Your parents had discussed your engagement with Ijekiel. It was unexpected news that you were set to be engaged to him. After all, he had always been your childhood friend, and the two of you had no romantic feelings whatsoever. But since you knew him as a kind and friendly man, you didn't mind the engagement. You thought this was a purposeful engagement, and you didn't think it would lead to marriage.

Now you and Ijekiel were given some time alone to discuss your desires for this engagement. Ijekiel broke the silence, and he said, "Who would have thought we'd end up engaged? But I don't mind, because I know you well, having been friends since childhood. Do you think so too?" he asked with a friendly smile. You also acknowledged his good looks and charisma. He was very popular with the ladies. You could imagine many women were jealous of you being engaged to him, and that made you proud. But you wouldn't tell him about it.