"Mrs. Gong!" Zoe gasped, her dainty fingers grazed on her parted lips. She could not believe how she reacted upon seeing her valued treasure.
Her confused head was likewise grounded on the floor as she sobbed out, "Your Highness!"
Fortunately, the travelers in the boat were gawking at Koby. He was describing the bird and marine lives surrounding the Ball's Pyramid. He was also portraying the history of the neighboring islands.
As he delivers them, he uses his voice and his hands in animated movements. The passengers gazed at him, flabbergasted. They were like children listening to a new bedtime fairy tale for the first time.
They were so engrossed with them. They were oblivious of the extraordinary meeting that was happening in their midst.
"Mrs. Gong, what are you doing?" Zoe knelt in worry about the elderly woman. She had just recovered from getting drowned. But she was now flat on the floor just because of her necklace.