Samika's POV "Hey," I smile and extend my hand for a handshake but Paxton surprises me by giving me a hug. I don't know why but that hug felt so comforting. Like he has no hidden agenda involved. It was a pure heartfelt hug that came from a friend. "Where were you?" He asks me as he pulls away and I take the chair before him. "Huh?" I ask, grabbing the menu before me, looking through the options. "Your father told us all that you went on a vacation but what kind of vacation lasts for four months?" He asks me and I chuckle a little. I don't answer that and Paxton doesn't ask me either. He still looks the same. Cherry red hair. Kind smile. A very well built body. And the looks that pulled the eyes of almost all the girls in this cafe. We both gave our orders and he looked at me

