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Chapter 54. Friends and Relatives in the community
One Sunday morning, after church service, Mayor Santi and Ari met at the church entrance.
Hey Ari, long time no see! Congratulations on a job well done. I am sad you're retiring, but happy because you found the one.
Hello Savannah! Santi chuckles.
Thank you, Mayor Santi. Ari responded.
Hi Mayor Santi, it's been a while since we bumped into each other here in the church. Savannah said.
Yes, we changed our time to attend mass because of our toddler. We had to wait for her nanny in the morning.
By the way, Ari, I would like to host a dinner for you and Savannah a week before you leave. I will invite our friends to the community. Mayor Santi said.
It is not necessary. I would like to downplay my retirement and personal life. I don't want a repeat of what happened to Sav. I would say a private dinner will do.
If you wish, let me know your availability, so I can plan it. An exclusive dinner for close-knit friends. My wife and I are s
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