“Let's go catch a show then," he suggested. But he noticed that she was staring at the elephants. It was an eager look, like a starving person had seen food.

Amused, he smiled. ‘She doesn't tell me what she really wants.’

Taking her by the wrist, he started to lead her towards the elephants.

“Sheffield, where are you taking me?" she asked nervously.

He turned back and said, “I never knew my name was so musical." He loved it when she said his name.

"You didn't answer my question," she said.

“Where do you think? You're going to ride an elephant."

“Um...no, I'm not." She refused to go any farther.

“What are you afraid of? I'll be with you."

Evelyn felt embarrassed, but she refused to admit her fear.

“I'm not afraid. I'm just not interested in riding elephants," she denied.

Sheffield coaxed her, "But I'm afraid. You look brave. I need you so I don't lose my nerve at the last minute.”

Evelyn shook her head again.

“I'll wait for you here."

Sheffield didn't give up.

“Where did you come from?"

“The same as you," she replied. ‘Why did he want to know?' she wondered.

"She's also from Alorith?' He was excited by her answer.

"We traveled around a thousand km to get here. Are you seriously going to tell me you're turning down a ride on the elephant? Wow...just...wow. Evelina, life's too short for regrets."

Evelyn found his words made sense. She agreed.

With the staff's help, she got on a ladder and silently climbed onto the elephant. As soon as she was seated, she looked back. She was glad to see that Sheffield had gotten on the same elephant and sat behind her.

Sheffield wrapped his arms around Evelyn's waist, and their bodies pressed against each other.

“Evelina, have no fear. I'm right behind you."

Biting her Lower lip nervously, Evelyn nodded.

"Miss, mister! Would you like for me to take a picture of you two together? Only twenty bucks for one," aman shouted to them, standing by the elephant and pointing to his camera.