Chasing Stars

Guests for the Stars

Laura stood in front of Antonio's restaurant. One year ago, the restaurant was abandoned. From the outside, the restaurant looks the same. The red glass door that became the entrance of Antonio's restaurant seemed to ask him to enter. Laura opened the door and the clanking of bells rang out from inside the room. He noticed there were some changes to the decoration of the table and chairs. It is brighter, more efficient, and makes the room look more spacious.

There were several servants concentrating on cleaning the table and chairs. They did not see Laura who was already in the room. Laura smile. Maya exits the waiter room and is stunned. Laura hugged him.

"Laura!" Maya exclaimed with a big smile. "when did you come back? Why didn't you tell me?"

Laura smiled broadly. "Consecret. I want to surprise you."

Maya's reaction resuscitated the other maids who eventually swarmed over to Laura and took turns hugging her. "Welcome back" they said.

"I'm glad to be here again." Laura smiled looking at her co-workers.

"No!No!No!" a voice shouted from the kitchen. "You're fired!"

A young man came out of the kitchen in annoyance, and directly slammed the restaurant's exit.

"He never changed" Laura commented.

Maya smiled wryly. "Only you've managed to last long with him."

Laura sees one of the servants collecting money from her friends. The waiter smiled triumphantly.

"Two weeks. I told you he wouldn't last more than two weeks."

Laura understands now. He turned to Maya. "Bak's in the bet too?" tanyanya.

Maya nodded while handing the money to the winner. "I bet one month."

Laura could not help her laughter.

"May!" antonio shouted from the kitchen. "Let me find a new assistant."

Maya smiles and then screams back. "I found it! I'm sure you won't fire him this time."

"That's what you said before, too..." Antonio came out of the kitchen upset. "You said.." his voice stopped. He looked at Laura with surprise.

"Buona sera (good night), Antonio". Laura approached her boss and hugged him. "It's good to see you back. You haven't changed."

Antonio is happy not to play. "When did you arrive? Why didn't you say something?"

Laura let go of her embrace. "I just arrived this morning. I want to surprise you."

Laura smile. "Had he tried to match me with his grandson.”

Antonio grumbling. "Based on a sly old man. He can't take my assistant without a fight. If you're still in Italy next month, I was gonna pick you up."

"I'm here now" said Laura. "So..want me to cook something?"

Antonio looked at Laura sharply. "You want to prove your skills?"

"I'm pretty sure this time you'll like it" Laura said confidently.

"You chefs" Maya said, shaking her head. "Not even ten minutes, you want to go to the kitchen again."

Laura looked at Maya with a laugh. "sorry. I'll cook for all of you, not just for Antonio."

"Quite the bases" said Antonio impatiently. "I can't wait to taste your cooking."

Laura walked into the kitchen. He took one of the white aprons that were covered and put it on. His hand picked up the pot and began to boil the water. A little while later Laura finished making two dishes. He took each one of his meals to give to Antonio.

"Spaghetti ala carbonara and tagliatelle with tomato sauce and ricotta. Please enjoy." Laura thrust the two plates in front of her at Antonio.

Antonio enjoyed the first dish and was amazed. "You're really making great progress."

While tasting the dishes on the second plate, Antonio tried not to shed tears. "I don't know what to say. Cuisine's perfect. Alberto has really taught you well."

Antonio grabbed Laura's hand and held it. "You're a pasta chef now. I'm proud of you."

Laura held Antonio's hand back. "Thank you." Their eyes meet. Laura managed to become a pasta chef thanks to the opportunity Antonio gave her. He will never forget it in his entire life. Antonio and Laura have something in common. They share the same teacher.Alberto.

"I wouldn't have made it without your help" Laura said again as she looked at Antonio in seriousness.

"You succeed because you have talent and courage. Two rights that I admire about you" Antonio replied. Then look at his men. "You don't just shut up. Come on, taste Laura's cooking."

Without being told twice, the servants scrambled to retrieve the spaghetti cooked by Laura.

Laura was happy. The food was eaten by those closest to him. And they like it.