New Horizons

Stella

As I step through the front doors of my restaurant, I’m met with the familiar, comforting sound of clinking tableware, voices, and soft music playing over the speakers. Tessa looks up from behind the bar, and her eyes widen as she sees me.

“Stella!” she exclaims as I walk over to her. She pulls me into a tight hug, grinning from ear to ear. “Show me the ring! Show me the ring!”

My cheeks fl