NATALIE.
I notice that Beta Josh is leading Alpha George to the high table. I'm still standing still, microphone in my hand, but I say nothing. The crowd thinks that I am waiting for the newcomer to be settled but there's more to it than they think, I'm thinking of what to say. James receives Alpha George and the two greet each other happily like long lost buddies, then George is shown into an empty seat at the high table.
He is definitely dressed for the occasion, with designer casual wear and expensive looking pieces of jewelry are on his neck, wrist and fingers. On his feet is a pair of loafers that has no doubt been imported from abroad. He sits next to James' parents who have just come in too.
“Our invited guests, ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you to express my gratitude to
