Engaged

"Ahem, ahem!" Jackson cleared his throat in front of everyone after calling for their attention. 

Confusion was plastered not just on their few guests, but also on Fil's family. The guests looked at each other and then looked at Jackson with disdain. It was clear as day that Fil's new friends disliked him with passion. If not for Fil, they wouldn't come even if the venue was in a luxury hotel or an exclusive island. Jackson wasn't worth the trouble. Hence, explained their expressions. 

"I know it's Eli's birthday today, but since you're all Fil's friends, I want to save herself the trouble of calling you all one by one after tonight." Jackson's smug face warranted an unpleasant look from everyone — except her family. He smacked his lips and held Fil's arm, guiding it up to show them the ring around her finger. 

"She said yes," he announced, grinning from ear to ear.