After we arrived at the rented apartment, I settled onto the sofa and gazed into the distance. I patiently awaited the delivery of the food I had ordered from Grab, a food delivery app.
It was only then that I noticed Lucinda sitting next to me. She was sporting a smile as she handed me the paper bag that Ivan had given me.
"Why?" I inquired, crossing my arms.
"Open it, I'm excited."
"Why don't you open it?" I suggested. I wasn't particularly eager to open it; she had been the one making all the noise earlier, and now my plan had been disrupted.
"Are you sure?" I didn't respond. Lucinda, unable to resist her curiosity, opened the paper bag and revealed a moderately sized jewelry box.
Lucinda gasped, but my expression remained devoid of enthusiasm.
"A set of diamond jewelry!"
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