Chapter 6. Unexpected

Noelle’s POV

The next day I meet Julias at the entrance of the gardens at 10 o’clock. I have seen the coral and flower gardens, but Julias told me that the water gardens are a bit of a walk.

Maya said that they are a famous sight of the Sea Realm, so I am eager to see them.

“Hi, are you ready for a walk?” Julias asks me.

I smile at him, “It would be great to stretch my legs for a bit and now that I am stuck in this city, I better make the best of it right?”

Julias puts his arm through mine, and we begin to walk.

“I like your positive approach,” he says, “So, I am curious to know more about Noelle, tell me about yourself.”

“There is not that much to tell I’m afraid,” I continue, “I was left at the doorstep of an orphanage when I was a baby and I have lived there till my 18th birthday. Then I planned to go explore the world and have adventures, but I ended up here instead.”

Julias replies, “It’s maybe not the adventure you wanted