The mention of the gold ring made Lucy feel a slight sense of discomfort. She was wearing the ring on her finger and was not mindful enough to have taken it out before she got home. But then, Jennifer already saw it. She had to play along.

"Oh yes, he did," she continued with her lie.

"That's so cute," Jennifer said with a lovely smile on her face. "But you could have told me, you know. We are best friends."

Lucy gave her a false smile. "I'm so sorry. Don't worry you will get to meet with him soon."

A cute smile crossed the face of Jennifer. Little did she...