Chapter 15: Reflections Of The Past (Part II)
The preteen boy was sad. Since the incident which had taken place years before, he had become afraid to wander far from his home. While this kept him safe from harm, he became lonely. One day, feeling he was in desperate need of social interaction, his parents forced him to attend a ball that was held by one of their neighbors. Reluctantly, he went.
He did not speak to many guests for the first hour or so, simply watching from the side as the happy attendees danced with their partners. That’s when he saw her. She was around his age, sitting alone, watching from the sidelines as well. Though he was greatly nervous, he eventually gathered the courage to approach her. She introduced herself as Vera. After some light conversation, the two agreed that ballroom dancing wasn’t their cup of tea. They spent the rest of the party talking and laughing. The preteen boy found friendship.