SADIE

“Nah. I’m not a fan of raw seafood.” I shook my head as I watched him in surprise. “Anything raw. I just don’t like it, except for fruits and vegetables. I don’t like fish in the Sushi, and I don’t like that one you’re eating.”

“Who doesn’t like oysters?” He looked amused.

I raised my hand. “Me?”

“Why didn’t you say so?”

“This dinner is not just all about me, Cenric.”

“I guess this is a part of knowing each other.”

“Exactly.”

“I like any kinds of shellfish, especially clams. I love one in particular. Can’t get over it,” he whispered the last sentence to me.

I squeezed my...