Smooth Talkers

Amalia was standing next to Valerio in the fanciest restaurant she’d ever seen. Located in a hotel she knew where their cheapest room a night cost more than her monthly salary, she couldn’t stop staring at the gleaming floors and fancy chandeliers.

As they entered through to the private dining room, Valerio lifted her hand, and a collective cheer rose up in the room. She was feeling shy as there w