I used to think she intentionally showed off her and Gerry Donaldson's love. However, Gerry had never cared about perfume, on the other hand, Shane ran a perfume lab.
"Baby, today’s our anniversary. I prepared a special surprise for you!"
Like a magician, he pulled out a small velvet box. His eyes were brimming with anticipation.
Earlier that afternoon, when I failed to find him, I ran into his secretary instead. She smirked knowingly. She said with a teasing tone, "Future Mrs. President! Everyone knows today is your anniversary! The boss even picked out a ring early on. It’s the couple’s ring he had you to design!"
I thought that when I received the ring, I would be full of happiness and let Shane put it on me, but at the moment, my heart was a little apprehensive.
"Go on, open it, Baby!" he urged excitedly.
With trembling fingers, I slowly lifted the lit. Inside the box lay a pair of heart-shaped diamond earrings.
My heart plummeted and bitterness spread in my mouth.
"Do you like them? I spent a long time choosing them. They suit you perfectly!"
Just minutes before he returned, Clara had posted something on her Instagram Reels. She even told me to see it.
I clicked on the image. On the photo the ring that I had been expecting to receive, had circled on her finger.
Clara even put a caption. [A happy ring that had been given to me by the one who loves me. I know I’ll always be happy!
I pressed both my cracked lips tightly then I said with a slightly croaked voice, "I thought the ring I designed wasn’t supposed to be available for sale? How did it end up on Clara’s finger?"
His eyelashes fluttered slightly, a flicker of panic flashing in his eyes. His palm, holding mine, was damp with sweat.
"We recently signed her as our brand ambassador. It's normal for her to try on the ring," he said.
"Samantha." He then rebuked me, "Clara is still your sister. After all, you both are family. Don't be so petty."
Initially, Clara's father was my family's driver. One day, he got into an accident while driving our car under the influence and passed away. My mother, feeling sorry for Clara's mother, allowed her to work as a housekeeper in our home.