The chandelier dangled in the center of the hall. The people were scattered around, gossiping about their Luna, who had lost her husband a month ago.
Their eyes were fixed on me, giving me judgmental looks. I ignored their gazes, trying to be confident.
I was dressed in a plain white dress. It had long sleeves, and all the parts of my body were covered.
Today I came to a wedding. It was my closest friend Mia's wedding. She invited me a long time ago, when her marriage was set up with one of the wealthiest businessmen.
I smiled when I noticed her mother. "Aunt," I said, approaching her.
Mia's mother seemed surprised when she saw me. She bowed at me and asked, "What are you doing here, Luna?"
I was stunned. "I came to attend Mia's wedding. She invited me, so I thought—"
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