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“What do you know about love?” Gia asked with a slight sneer.
I thought about it carefully, wondering why she was asking. If she thought I wasn’t one for relationships, she’d be right. “I can like it for other people.”
I wasn’t sure if it was the right thing to say, but she nodded. I looked around at the dining room. “This place looks great.”
Leo clasped my shoulder. “Thanks for helping us. We couldn’t have done it without you.”
“You asked Silas for business help? Why didn’t you come to me?” Gia asked.
“You don’t own a restaurant,” Leo pointed out.
“I own a business.”
I couldn’t help sparring with Gia. “It’s different.”
Leo sighed heavily, clearly wanting to avoid a confrontation, and asked me, “Do you want a tour?”
I waved him off, needing time alone with Gia. “I can walk around while you enjoy time with your fiancée.”
“Silas, it’s so good to see you again.” Harper appeared at Leo’s side.
I was happy for my friend, but I didn’t want the same thing. I was confident Gia and I could have something enjoyable while it lasted.
When Leo put his arm around Harper, murmuring in her ear, I asked Gia, “Are you my tour guide?”
Gia spun on her heel and moved away without waiting for me to follow.
“Where are you going so fast?” I asked her when I caught up.
“I’m trying to lose you.”
I touched her elbow, spinning her around to face me. “Are you sure about that? I kind of want a repeat.”
She crossed her arms over her chest. “Of course you do.”
I decided to try a different tactic. “You look beautiful tonight, and the party is amazing.”
She huffed. “You’ve been here for five minutes.”
I grinned. “And someone’s already gotten engaged. It has the making of an epic party.”
Gia’s lips twitched. “Are you always this charming?”
I nodded, confident that was the case. “Always. You’ve never given me a chance before.”
“Mmm,” she murmured, fighting the pull of her answering smile.
“How about that tour?” I asked, eager to get her alone.
“I would think you’ve already seen everything if you’ve been advising my brothers.”
I shook my head. “It’s mainly been phone calls and messages. I haven’t seen the place in person.”
“Fine.” She sighed and led me around the dining room, pointing out the differences between this new restaurant and the original.
The furnishings were meant to be welcoming and comfortable. The colors chosen were classic pizzeria, yet tasteful. But it was the black-and-white photographs I couldn’t help but notice. “Are these of your family?”
Gia moved closer so I could see them. “There are a few where we posed with customers at the other location.”
