Clara instinctively covered her mouth, realizing too late that everyone was now looking at her. Her scream had already slipped out, but at least it made Zevko stop in his tracks. He froze where he stood.Emma, Melly, John, and their two friends all jumped. Around them, the rest of the restaurant turned to stare."What's wrong, Cla?" Emma asked, looking shocked. "Look, everyone is staring at us."Clara sighed, stood up, and moved her chair a bit farther from John. "It's nothing, Emma. I was just surprised, that's all.""Surprised? Surprised by what, Cla? John was just giving you a gift. Why did you have to scream like that?""Of course I'm surprised, Em. There's nothing special about today. Why would he go through all this trouble to give me a present?""Maybe John wants to congratulate you on your engagement, Cla," Melly chimed in."What? You're engaged, Cla?" John asked, his face suddenly tense."Yes," Clara replied, showing the diamond ring on her finger. "I'm engaged now, so don't
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