Chapter 10. Marriage

I chuckled in nervousness, “Oh, haha, yep.” Why am I acting nervous? I should feel happy that I managed to get closer to Arson, an autistic kid.

“Looks like you’re already close to Arson…no, he likes you.” Theon nodded, looking at the child, “Do you like her, Arson?”

Arson nodded, his hand hugging me.

Theon halted, looking like he had seen this nothing before.

“Why? Why are you acting strange?” I asked in a panic.

His eyes darted back to me, “Saphira, do you have any experience handling kids?”

I nodded, “Uhm.. yes? I had an experience at my volunteer work at my father’s orphanage.”

“You know he’s autistic, right?”

“Yes.” I nodded.”

“You’re not afraid of him?”

“Why would I be? This is a child…right Arson?” I smiled at Arson, patting his head as I knew I gained his trust. I could pat him now. Another achievement.

“Do you know how autistic kids behave right?”

I nodded again, looking at him like he was crazy. What’s