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The Marigold Scripture Part 6
Jumpstart July — Day 14
Mrs Devlin looked up and smiled as she heard the jingle of the small bell above the door as it opened, but that smile promptly turned into a frown when she noticed Antonio sauntering in after Mara. The frown was there for a second before her smile flashed again. No sense in having any rash thoughts. She knew Mara would open up to her when she was ready.
“What would you both like, dears?”
Mara smiled at Mrs Devlin, grateful she hadn’t asked her why Antonio was trailing behind her like a lost boy. “An espresso and a slice of your tiramisu to wake me up should do the trick, Mrs Devlin. Could you get the same for Antonio please?”
“Of course. The both of you have a seat wherever you like. I’ll bring it over in a few moments.”
Antonio looked around at the interior of the cafe. It felt like home away from home. The smell of the baking, the warmth coming from the kitchen, the gentle murmur of an elderly couple sitting and talking near the window, looking out onto the ocean. He could see why Mara had fallen in love with this place and its charm. It was a small and beautiful village situated in a place where she could relax and get some peace. And while he felt guilty that he knew he would be taking her away from this, he still couldn’t help but feel a little happy at the fact…
