CHAPTER EIGHTY

When she got back, Ruby couldn’t stop herself from telling Naomi right away about the proposal. Overflowing with excitement, she skipped her way to her friend with the shimmering ring on her finger, she held up her hands.

“Look, Naomi! Stephan proposed!” Ruby squealed, and her voice sounded really happy.

Naomi’s eyes flashed with delight as she looked at the ring. “I told you!” she exclaimed, unable to contain her joy.

David joined in the celebration, offering his congratulations to Stephan with a warm smile.

As the initial excitement began to die down, Naomi couldn’t help but tease Ruby gently. “You know, normal people usually meet first, date, and then get engaged,” she quipped, a playful smirk on her lips.

Ruby laughed, nodding in agreement. “That’s exactly what I said when he proposed” she replied, her laughter mingling with Naomi’s.

Naomi’s expression turned serious for a moment. “Well, I guess that makes me your maid of honour,” she declared with a grin.

Ruby’s eyes lit up with