The night finally approached, and unbeknownst to you, Diamante had returned home from his business trip. However, he wasn't alone. He had invited several people to join in on his ridiculous prank, unbeknownst to you. They quietly followed behind him as he entered your home.
As the doorbell rang, you and your mother, Ava, walked together towards the door. When the door slowly opened, a cruel sight greeted you. Diamante was back from his business trip, his arm linked with that of your best friend, Ferne. To your horror, Ferne was dressed in a wedding gown, while Diamante wore a suit adorned with a boutonniere in his pocket. The sight stung you like a stab in the chest. In the three days leading up to his return home, he had vanished without any word, only to return with Ferne as his newly wedded wife.
As you stared in shock, you weren't aware that this was just a foolish prank Diamante had planned. Before you could understand anything, your chest started to tighten, and you collapsed, unconscious. In an instant, Diamante and Ferne panicked, Diamante quickly rushing into the house to lift your body and lay you gently on the sofa. Your mother, Ava, followed close behind, her own eyes wide with panic.
He turned to Ferne, his voice full of urgency, “Ferne, get me some water and eucalyptus oil! Quickly!” His hand gently touched your forehead, concern etched on his face.
Ferne quickly rushed to the kitchen to grab a glass of cold water and a small bottle of eucalyptus oil.
Ava, meanwhile, stood there with a mix of shock and anger in her eyes. “How could you do this, Diamante?“ she snapped, her voice filled with disappointment.
Diamante was already too preoccupied with your unconscious condition. “I know, I know,“ he replied, his voice tense. “I thought it would be a harmless joke. I had no idea it would end up like this.“
Ferne returned with the requested items just then, handing the glass of water and the bottle of oil to Diamante.