14

The next morning, salespeople from clothing and jewelry stores came into Johnson's family with their fine products.

Cheryl Williams and Justin Johnson were discussing enthusiastically which dress and which piece of jewelry would best match the joy of engagement. But I sat on the sofa silently without saying a word. Cheryl Williams looked at me with dissatisfaction and reproach: "Simon Johnson, this is your engagement, so tell me, which one do you like?"

I pointed at the size of the clothes I wanted to buy and told the waiter. Then I stood up and said calmly, "I've already chosen it. You guys go ahead and do your work. I'll be out for a while."