"Well, how do I look?" she said. You patiently awaited until Lara was done getting ready for Jonah's wedding ceremony. And you were astounded when she emerged from the bathroom. Her hair was braided to one side, with a flower at the start of the braid, and she wore a dress that was basic yet elegant.

Both Lara and you needed a date in order to attend the wedding. How coincidental. She decided to accompany you, despite the fact that you two were just friends. In any case, she didn't have many friends.