Claudia nodded, her tone warm. "Okay. Be carefu Zaria waved at her friend and then returned to the auditorium, her steps light with happiness.

Once Zaria was out of sight, Joann's curiosity got the better of her.

“What happened?"

Claudia's face turned a shade of pink, and she answered, "Don't mention it. She insisted on giving me a dress!"

“It's not a big deal. How much can a dress cost anyway?" Joann shrugged.