Mermaid's Kiss

Chapter 24

    Arthur POV

    

    “You don’t eat?” she asked.

    

    “Have eaten in the kitchen,” I said, “what’s your name?”

    

    “Isobel,” she said, “you are Jack Gordon, right?”

    

    “That’s my nickname.”

    

    “What’s your real name?” she asked.

    

    “Arthur.”

    

    She smiled. “You are as handsome as your name. You know that?”

    

    “Stop teasing me. I’m ugly.” I feel like smiling, but I hide it.

    

    “Stop pretending,” she said, “Vivian, is your wife right?”