Mary's POV

After the dance, I headed straight for the date with Alphonsus at the recreation arena for those who attended the Ball, making sure I kept close contact with Kate who also came for the date, it's not good to lose trace of someone you came with, it's not safe leaving her alone with a complete stranger, my case is a bit better because Alphonsus is not a stranger to us, we have met before and sat down to talk but the man Kate is having a conversation with have never surfaced in her life before, neither have I seen him before.

"I'm glad you are here with me,...