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Ava: I am going to look like the back of a school bus.

Shanti: This is hilarious. But we have other things to discuss. Tell her already, Katja.

Katja: Fine. I was just joking.

Ava: I don’t have to wear the dress? Thank fuck for that. You’re lucky you’re not home right now. Or I would tickle the crap outof you.

Katja: I hate being tickled.

Ava: That’s kind of the point.

Martha: Lulu has left the chat again.

Nicole: I don’t know why you keep adding her. She does it every time. We’re all cringe according to her.

Shanti: LOL

Joyce: Martha keeps adding her because she’s a mean old woman who thinks it’s funny to annoy her grandchild. But the language in here is not suitable for a child her age.

Noor: Pfft. It’s not like she hasn’t heard it all before. And community is good for children.

Denise: The wedding is in a week. Don’t we have important things to discuss? I thought that was the point of this chat group.

Me: You’re absolutely right, Denise.

Martha: Suck up.

Martha: I am bringing a pack of cards to the reception. Just in case it gets boring. Nothing like a hand of poker to liven up a party.

Me: Whatever makes you happy. Just please don’t fleece my mother of all she’s worth.

Martha: Spoilsport.

Me: We’ve got the park at the point booked for the ceremony and the Lighthouse Bar and Grill sorted for the reception. I have a dress, we’veordered flowers, and Nicole is kindly doing the music. Connor and Stu have got their suits. Is there anything I am forgetting?

Nicole: You’re going to like my choice of songs. Thought we’d start with some Rick Rolling and go from there.

Me: I LOVE IT

Shanti: Martha is right. Riley is a total suck up these days.

Noor: She’s happy and in love.

Joyce: Yes she is. Leave her be. Her and Connor make such a cute couple. Did I tell you I saw them dancing in the fruit and vegetable section at the grocers the other day?

Ava: Gag.

Noor: Shush, young lady. We all know you’re just as silly with Katja when no one can see.

Harold: You tell ’em, ladies. Love is a beautiful thing.

Shanti: Harold? What the fuck are you doing in here?

Harold: I was invited. Thank you very much.

Me: He’s head fisherperson. Every wedding party needs one.

Harold: That’s right. I bought new waders for the event and everything.

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