Chapter 17

The atmosphere is suffocating with tension and awkwardness only for me I guess because everyone seemed relaxed. "No problem dear," Mr colt says with a smile that is so unusual coming from him. We ate in silence. Well, I ate in silence feeling out of place being here, the food passing through my throat felt like stones almost bringing tears into my eyes, but I forced myself in taking every bite of the food even with my appetite gone. Everyone shared dialogue with ease around me while putting in short words when needed. This went on for a few minutes before Mr colt clears his voice gaining our attention with a smile full of pride on his lips" Chance and Sam's engagement party would be one week from now" he announces glancing at Chance and Sam with the same smile filled with pride glowing on his countenance. "I feel the need to notify you, his friends since you all are like family to Chance," he says staring at everyone before his eyes lock with mine for