The Price of Vanity

Everyone around the table gasped, their eyes wide with envy. "We haven't even touched our plates yet, and it already feels like we're drowning in jealousy!"

Valerie chimed in, teasingly, "When are you going to bring your boyfriend around for us to meet? A guy like that is a rare find."

Clara chuckled, her cheeks flushing a bit. "Okay. I'll definitely introduce him when I get the chance."

As Clara