"Iris, you look so dazzling. If I hadn't been there, I wouldn't believe that you passed out only a few hours ago. If that were the case, it would mean that Iris needed to rest more.
"You need to take some time off work to rest. The only medicine for stress is to rest and sleep, Iris." The three ladies laughed at Clarissa's declaration, as Iris read her thoughts. 'You really should rest, Iris. Life is only one, and we need to live it to the fullest.'
Even though her thoughts were occupied with what to tell Iris to make her accept to rest, she only released a deep sigh and remained silent. She only recently became close to Iris, and wouldn't wish to overstep her bounds.
"I promise, I'd rest. That's why Cyrina is here. Rest assured, I won't stress myself." Iris squeezed the hands of the two ladies and promised to follow her 'doctor's instruction' to rest. While she reassured them of her resolve, Clarissa suddenly squealed in excitement.
"Aaaaaaahhhh!!!"