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Danika

I love this restaurant. The fist time we came here was when it opened. My dad is part owner so we come here for special occasions. The moment I step in the door, the owner stops his table rounds and comes straight to me for a hug. Mr Castano is an old family friend.

"Ah Danika! It's been too long. You look stunning. Andreas doesn't she look stunning? Of course you do! You always do! Let me get you a table, hmm!" Mr Castano grabs menus and walks us upstairs to his finest table which looks out over the city.

"How's your dad? I heard he's in Italy for business for a month. Did he leave you in that big house for a month? All alone? He should have said, you could come stay with me and Andreas, no? But I'm sure Dominic is staying in the house with you while your parents are away, yes? Please sit sit! I'll make you a chocolate milkshake and bring you up a lasagne, yes! Enjoy your evening Prinsessa!" He leans over to place a soft kiss on the top of