Last Saturday, I went to an old friend's wedding reception. We're not close or anything, but since she invited me personally and I was free on that weekend, I decided to attend the wedding. I took a bus from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur and drove straight to Subang Jaya.
The wedding was ok. Though the mother seemed somewhat snobbish or tired when I congratulated her on her daughter's marriage. Lack of enthusiasm, but I let it passed me and concluded that she may be tired. The Hall was rather empty even though it's nearly 2pm and I kinda feel a tad sorry for her. Mental note to myself: Have a small wedding!
The empty hall was decorated minimally. Nothing grand. I don't really mind, in fact I respected her for not caught up in the Bridezilla Madness (spending more than you can afford+wonderful reception= unhappy debt++). The theme was white and pink. I went to congratulate my friend and her husband at the stage and thanked them for inviting me. After that, I marched over to the buffet table happily. I scanned the hall and there was no one I know from school. My friends can't make themselves free due to work or unavoidable circumstances. I scanned for any other potential tables that I may have any connection with, but none. So I sat and ate alone on a table for ten. I thought the wedding was ok but only one mistake was made. I went alone. I felt awkward.
The newlyweds came and accompanied me for a while, the bride said, "Hey, I kinda feel pity to see you eating alone here." Urgh! Go away!
I swallowed and smiled, "Well, it's not like my schoolfriend gets married everyday, I have to come and see your Big Day, right?" (Genius comeback har-har)
"Where's your boyfriend?" she asked again. Urgh! I know she's trying to be nice and keeping the conversation going but must she asked me that?
"Never had any."
"OMG! No Waaaaayy! Are you serious?" as if she had found a unicorn. Sheesh!
"Yeah, big mystery huh?" I replied.
She didn't know how to react so she smoothly excused herself. Then the awkwardness starts kicking in. I finish eating up and bid my farewell to the newlyweds and the parents. Thanking them again for the invitation. I rushed to my car and decided to go on a shopping spree in Amcorp Mall. I bought a heart-shaped necklace. The heart-shaped pendant was made from metal and it was empty inside. Irony, just like my heart.
As I drove back to Bukit Jalil, I realized since when attending to a wedding alone is a pity? So what if I'm alone, I'm a free independent woman. What's wrong with that? Heck, even I don't understand.
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