Eighteen

            ~Avery~

I walked right into her room as I found the door open, her roommates and her were accessing dresses for tonight’s event and I could not help but feel sad because I was not invited to my mate’s coronation.

‘’She is here.’’ Mira, the mermaid told her and they all turned to look at me.

‘’Hi, Avery!’’ The other greeted and I flashed them a weak smile.

‘’Ree, why are you standing there, looking? Come and join us to pick your gown for tonight, we do not want to run late.’’ She pointed out.

I did not move an inch at all from where I was, in fact, I wanted to turn back and leave but I thought about the cons of such action, so, I decided to change the topic.

I cleared my throat before speaking, ‘’You have fully recovered, I see.’’ 

Her face instantly lit up, ‘’Yes, I have