"He got you a ring as a surprise too?" asks Maya as they get inside the house after sending off Rowan and Carter.
"Yes, it was so unexpected and sweet!"
"Lovely, dear. Did he like the one you gave him?"
"Yes, he seemed to. It fit him perfectly!"
"I told you so. I'm so happy you both did this. It shows how much you like each other."
"Right…" trails off Liya.
"Is there a problem, honey?"
"Ma, we're still not ready for this."
Maya looks surprised. "You aren't? What is with gifting rings then?"
"That's different, ma. We are just going along with whatever has been happening. We just bought that as a token of love and nothing else. But this engagement; he's going to become my fiancé–I don't know if I can see him like that."
"You're scaring me, Liya. I thought you were ok with the marriage."
"Really, ma? After all that I've told you about it and my relationship with Ashton?"
"Well… I know, I understand all that. I actually don't know what to say, Liya. I'm sorry."