Chapter 37: Can We Be Friends?
"Hello, I’m here for the reservation made by Mr. Ethan Reyes," Cammy said to the receptionist upon arriving at a fine-dining Japanese restaurant, booked earlier by Ethan’s secretary.
"Good evening, Ma’am. Please follow me, I’ll show you to your room."
"Room?" Cammy asked, curious as they walked through the restaurant.
"Yes, Ma’am. We offer private dining rooms here, as well as an event hall that can host up to two hundred guests."
"Wow, this place is huge and so elegant. I bet the food is amazing."
"I can assure you, our menu is among the finest in the city." The receptionist led her to one of the private rooms and opened the door. "Here we are. Mr. Reyes has already placed the order. Shall we serve it now, or would you prefer to wait for him?"
"I’ll wait. I’d rather not have the food cool down before he arrives," Cammy replied.
"Understood. We’ll bring you some tea while you wait. If you need anything, there’s a button at the end of the table to call a server. You can leave your shoes here," the receptionist said, gesturing for her to enter the room.
Cammy’s eyes wandered around the room, taking in every detail. The authenticity of the decor made her feel as though she’d been transported to Japan. At the center stood a table, large enough to seat six to eight people.
It was a traditional low table, where guests sit on the floor, but with a recessed space beneath it so they could comfortably extend their legs instead of sitting cross-legged.
"This is lovely. It feels like dining in another country," Cammy murmured, just as her phone began to ring.