Chapter 81

It’s awkward.

Well, to be honest with you Aiden didn't even seem to be paying attention to the conversation. I kept stealing glances at the other two, who both seemed just as uncertain of what to do or say. There was an awkward silence that hung in the air like a fog and none of us seemed able to clear it away. I could tell they wanted desperately for someone else to take charge and break this stalemate.

“Leilani! Let’s go here!”

Oh, wait, except for Alicia who seems to be the only happy person today. Aiden and Adam are the ones who aren't exchanging any words.

Alicia grabbed my hand and tugged me along cheerfully towards the large fish pond. We silently stepped into the still, shallow water, feeling the fish quickly swarming around our feet. I could feel their delicate scales brushing against my skin, and it was a truly unique sensation that I had never experienced before. She grinned at me with an infectious joy as she watched me squirm from surprise but also delight.

Deciding to go