Sam POV
The dinner was awkward. Really awkward. I could feel nervous heartbeats when I sat there in between Candy and one of the cashiers. I was the last to come in as I thought I could sit at the end. Apparently, they saved the space for me.
“How long have you been here in the town?”
“Where were you from?”
“How old are you?”
“Why did you choose to settle down here in Hillwoods?”
All the questions erupted at the same time. Candy had to put up her hands to silence them.
“Hey, it’s my birthday. Why are all your attention on Sam? Give the guy a break, will you? I should be the star tonight. Ask me about my age, not his.” She was laughing, but I could feel her annoyance. She placed her hands on her lap and I saw her curve them into a fist.
Was she annoyed at losing that attention from
