Valeria felt like the wide couch should just swallow her. All eyes were on her and she felt uncomfortable, Everand leaned at a corner brewing with anger as he stared at the ground while Hubert sat opposite her, gazing at her. Mr and Mrs Ferdinard had a calm expression and Kareen stood close to her chair. For the first time Phoebe looked worried as she stared at Valeria.
"It seems like you have two soulmates Valeria, what's going to be your decision now?"
Mr Ferdinard said tenderly, trying to ease the tension between Everand and Hubert.
"I-i...am...wow."
"Take your time Valeria, we will wait." Kareen soothed her. Breathing in and out Valeria cleared her mind by being honest.
"Am already in love with Hubert...and..." She darted her eyes from one person to another until her eyes landed on Everand's face who had a heartbroken expression as he stared back at her. She continued.
"And...we are already bonded for life..." Hubert let out a heavy sigh at her statement.
