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Everyone, even silly old me, was surprised that Barnaby Harrington was getting married but when Gabriella personally handed me the embossed invitation, the event, like his revered television show, became reality.<\/p>\n

My heart sank. What on earth would I wear?<\/p>\n

The press was bound to be there, clamouring for photographs, especially of his exes; the classier organs orgasmic over those in fancy frocks, whilst the gutter press would relish a glimpse of trendy \u201c\u2019nip\/wardrobe malfunctions\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe theme,\u201d Gabriella gushed, \u201cis roses.\u201d Indeed the invitation was splattered with tiny confetti rose bud petals. \u201cThe centrepiece on each table will be a single bloom and, after the speeches, each guest will ceremonially remove a petal and crush its perfume sap upon their wrists, symbolising a marriage sealed forever.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLike the Jewish tradition of breaking a wine glass?\u201d I said but Gabriella wasn\u2019t listening.<\/p>\n

That extravagant twee invitation riled me so I decided that my outfit will be scarlet, bright enough to overshadow her blasted blooms. I could sport a pill-box hat with a billowing dramatic black veil. That\u2019d get the tongues wagging.<\/p>\n

Alternatively I considered going for the dignified and demure look by wearing soft pink. Capitulating to Gabriella might be better than being an embarrassment. I pictured myself in a pale linen tunic skimming the knee and a simple single-breasted jacket; I\u2019d be a chunkier version of Audrey Hepburn in Dior. Was a clown\u2019s tear dribbling down one cheek upon my pallid make-up going too far, I wondered?<\/p>\n

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\u201cIsn\u2019t Gabriella fabulous?\u201d Barnaby said at a rare catch-up lunch the day after I had been given the invitation. Following the Hawaii honeymoon that Gabriella had insisted upon, Barnaby\u2019s office would move to the studio and I\u2019d hot-desk wherever needed. End of an era.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s wonderful, so imaginative! Please tell me you adore her.\u201d Barnaby continued to eulogise.<\/p>\n

I tried but failed to nod as I sipped my coffee which inspired me to go for something dark, and turn up sour-faced in layers of grey chiffon over a full black dirndl skirt.<\/p>\n

\u201cMother just adores her.\u201d Barnaby grinned.<\/p>\n

I imagined wearing black stockings with seams snaking towards my thighs.<\/p>\n

\u201cDid you know Gabriella\u2019s a Fairdrover? Got a stupendous trust fund so she doesn\u2019t need to work, but design is her passion.\u201d<\/p>\n

No, I\u2019d wear green.\u00a0\u00a0 A vivid satin puffball skirt and an emerald sequinned blouse with a shades-of-envy peacock feather fascinator.<\/p>\n

As the day for the nuptials approached I became more cowardly.<\/p>\n

I needn\u2019t go, need I? I asked myself, not daring to confide in any of our friends all of whom seemed as enamoured with Gabriella as Barnaby and his blasted mother who, I\u2019d heard, had chosen a floral two-piece with matching embroidered pumps that would be quite useless in a puddle. Though, would the gods dare defy Gabriella and rain on Barnaby\u2019s wedding day?<\/p>\n

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I felt drawn to a yellow (for cowardice) gown in a Mayfair boutique. The palest of primrose voile embossed with seventy tiny ochre butterflies. I counted them; counting is what I do. Amber beads, the death jewel, skittled around the belt and along the ankle-length hem.<\/p>\n

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On the day, despite all my flirts with colour, I went for tradition and floated down the aisle in white lace with a veil adorned with pearls. I carried the ruby red bouquet like a trophy of hope over indecisiveness. I\u2019d chosen the dress all by myself. Clever, vibrant, exclusive Gabriella \u2013 wedding planner to the stars \u2013 had understood that in order to control everything else, the bride should be permitted to choose her own dress.<\/p>\n

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Carolyn Eden\u2019s<\/strong> short stories \u201cFree White Towel\u201d and \u201cSome Carpets To Remain\u201d are published in Arachne Press anthologies \u201cLiberty Tales\u201d and \u201cWe\/She\u201d with \u201cMy Daddy\u201d being published in next year\u2019s \u201cDepartures\u201d. Carolyn has had several poems and sketches performed at SLAMinutes at both the Arcola and Pleasance theatres. Her stories have been performed at Liars League London and Hong Kong. \u201cLate Night\u201d appeared in .Cent Magazine in 2013.\u00a0\u00a0 In conjunction with her alter-ego, actress Carrie Cohen, she is developing a comic character, \u201cHilda Pimlico\u201d who teaches senior citizens how to be difficult.<\/p>\n

Twitter @carrielondon<\/p>\n

carolynedenwriter.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Katy Darby is the author of the novel\u00a0The Unpierced Heart<\/a>\u00a0(Penguin) and co-founder and director of Liars’ League (www.liarsleague.com<\/a>), the award-winning, internationally franchised live fiction event where actors read brand new short stories every other month. Their next event is\u00a0<\/span>Trick & Treat,<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>a selection of uncanny tales for Hallowe’en, on Tuesday 9th October at The Phoenix, Cavendish Square, London W1G 0PP..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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