ith joy at her presence, throwing her a grand wel

s she stepped inside, feeling as though sh

's mom greeted her warmly, ushering her to the dining table full of mouthwat

onne replied with a bright smile, "yes, sir! I just got

to the U.S.?" Yvonne explained how she wanted to pursue her

a text from her mom: "Honey, where are you?" She quick

red her that she was always welcome, making her feel like part of the family. Yvonn

ms around him for an embrace that felt deeper and more

bed in, she turned back to wave at Clark, her heart

la calling him. He answered with a warm "Hello, Ma! How can

ut it. Bella explained that she had overheard t

s actually great." Bella, feeling a b

gether after school the next day, bu

, she confided in Kim about her plans with Clark, and Kim's curiosity piqued. However, Bella herself was at a

y even knew each other since Clark had n

nne decided to take matters into her own hands. She left her class and approached him in

t with her. "What's up? Why did you sneak out

portant. I need to know what y

through his hair, and said, "I'm sorry I did

y keep it a secret from me and your family?" She e

ol friend; it's no big deal." When he asked how she found out, Yv

errupted, calling, "Hey buddy, you're missing

nd returned to his meeting. Yvonne went ba

ooking at me like that?" Kim replied teasingly, "Maybe she thinks you took som

atch up later and made her way to meet Clark. She spotted Yvonne

Clark declined, saying he needed to go to t

f something happens to you? Just order it online!" Frustrate

sked where they were headed. "It's a surprise," he repli

ck by the beautiful restaurant. "Wow, t

la's smile widened. They ordered their meals, and Bella, filled with

d, "It's more than just that." The waitress brought their meals, and Bella felt like a pr

d, "Bella, would you be my girlfriend?" She hesitated for a moment, her heart racing. "Um... yes, of cour

stened with understanding, assuring him she didn't mind. Grateful for her empathy,

was a wonderful day, and Bella felt excitement bubbling inside he