Chapter 9: You’d Be Surprised

They turned with smiles on their faces. She guessed they immediately recognized his voice. “Oh! Seth, dear, how are you, recently?” Mrs. Martini greeted him enthusiastically, pulling his head down to kiss him on both cheeks. She smiled softly at sight. “And who might this beautiful young lady be?” she said sweetly as she smiled warmly at her. She immediately smiled back, warming at her affection. “This is my wife, Evonne Cohen. Evonne, darling, these are my grandfather’s dearest friends, Peter Martini and Mary Martini.” He looked at her affectionately as he pushed her forward. Mrs. Martini immediately pulled her towards herself and gave her a big hug. “Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mrs. Martini,” she muttered politely in her ear. She pulled her back and looked deep into her eyes, “No need for such formality, darling, we’re a family now.” She stepped back and let her husband give her a brief handshake. “You got yourself quite the catch, my boy.” He muttered as he patted Seth’s sho