As soon as Colin finished talking and placed the microphone on the table, I was ambushed with people saying hello and hugging me. I didn’t know what to do or how to act so I was polite and thanked them for coming.
Clayton kept his word and stayed by my side the whole time. When some of the gentleman were hugging me for a little to long, Clayton would pull me slightly to his side to warn them off. I noticed that not many of the women had made there way over to where we were standing, which I found strange.
“Aria, dear. Let me introduce you to your grandfather. He’s not as able bodied as he once was so let’s go over to his table” Colin said taking my hand in his.
I let him lead me across the hall with Clayton by my side, a few head nods and hand shakes were given on the way past and it d
