The noises were blaring like thunder and my headache was pulsating along with the DJ's techno, house, rap, hip hop, whatever nonsense was playing. I couldn't understand how people could actually tolerate being in these annoying events. Swarms of hyperactive people in fashionable attire, jumping like crazy everywhere, dripping and smelling of sweat, probably alcohol as well. It was like sensory overload. A fusion of loud noises, pungent smells, flashing lights, and of course the food! Some people just came for the free food. Who wouldn't?

I sit in the farthest corner from the crowds, trying to look smaller and hopefully become invisible via will power. It usually works in more normal sittings, but not in a huge wedding party where you were obligated to attend or else a whole bunch of people would swear to never see your face again. Yeah, it can be that bad. Social events are essential in here. Oh! And you better not refuse other offers during the event. Like.....

"Hey, why are you sitting here like an old aunty, come dance with us!"

"Um! Excuse me?"

"Get up and walk to the dance floor. The couple will be upset if you didn't. "

"I'm sorry, I don't dance."

"Haha. You're kidding."

"No kidding. And I don't like embarrassing myself."

"Ha!" Disdainful look. "whatever. Suit yourself."

I clasp my fingers tightly on the white clothed table and sigh in relief, "thanks"

Five minutes later...

An unknown girl with a raucous laugh clicked her heels toward me, grinning like a ravenous rhinoceros. "hi."

"Uh, hello."

"Is the buffet open?"

" I don't know."

She sits opposite me, showing off her teeth and her blaring red dress with too much glitter on it to last a school of kindergartners. "I thought you're hungry."

"No I'm not."

But she clearly is... some people came for the food , remember?

She twirls her dyed curls. "Are you married? Engaged?"

"Well... it's complicated. " I cross my arms defensively, looking around for someone to rescue me. The colorful lights and thunderous tunes never ceased. My head was throbbing.

"Oh look! They'll cut the cake!" She sprang up and darted towards the couple and the enthusiastic crowds.

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Ok I know this one is terrible LOL. Sorry. I was supposed to follow a prompt this time and write for 30 minutes. The prompt was called "Out Of Place"... So I wrote about a place where I felt uncomfortable/awkward. I'm definitely NOT a party person!! 🙃🙃