“Are you feeling alright?”
Immerline was pulled out of her thought when she heard someone speak. When she turned to her right and saw a man, smiling at her, she initially pulled away, cowering away from the unknown person in front of her.
Noticing what was happening, Bubbles flew towards Immerline’s hand.
‘Don’t be scared. He is Oona’s husband, her pair!’ Bubbles chirped.
Immerline looked at the bird.
‘What?’
‘That man, his name is Alfonse, and he is Oona’s pair,’ Bubbles told her.
Immerline looked at Alfonse, who was smiling at her.
“I’m sorry if I seem to startle you. My name is Alfonse, Oona’s husband. Nice to meet you, Immerline,” Alfonse spoke, holding his hand out.
Immerline looked at his hand, not sure what to do with it.
‘He meant for you to hold his hand and shake it. It
