Meghan: taps fingers Seen my sister?
I look around No I haven't but I can have someone find her for you
sighs Do that. And I don't want to be here any longer than necessary. looks around the room, feeling suffocated by the crowd and pretending to be interested in a nearby flower arrangement
I whisper in her ear relax they are on their way
leans back, slightly startled You scared me for a second.
looks around I hope they get here soon, I can’t stand this awkwardness much longer.
Not yet. But I did notice that the main course hasn't been served yet. Maybe she's in the kitchen getting an early start on dessert.
raises an eyebrow Hmm... You might be right. She can't stay away from sweets for too long.
stands up and starts walking towards the kitchen I'll go check on her.
Whispers over there talking to our parents.
looks over and sees her sister talking to your parents
Oh good, she's doing fine.
She continues tapping her fingers, lost in thought.
I look around. "No, not yet."
Meghan lets out a frustrated sigh
"Great, just great..." she mutters under her breath, tapping her foot impatiently
"I can't believe we have to sit through this entire wedding reception before I can even see her."
Not yet, but I’ll find her. You stay here. I go look for her
nods Alright.
Meghan takes another sip of wine, her gaze darting around the room, looking for any sign of her sister. She couldn't help but feel a pang of worry, hoping her sister wasn't being pulled into this mess as well.
No, not yet. But I'm sure she's around here somewhere. glances across the room
Meghan follows his gaze, trying to spot her sister
How long do we have to stay here? I hate these parties.
looks around No, not yet. Is something wrong?
sighs I haven't seen her all day. She's supposed to be here, but it's getting late and she still hasn't shown up.
taps fingers again She's not the type to be late, either...
Pulls out her phone and shows her a picture of him and his sister That’s her right?
her eyes widen in surprise Y-yes! Where did you get that?
I look around for her no not yet but I did bring you something
looks slightly surprised, eyebrows raised You did?
Not yet, but I'm sure she's around here somewhere. Glances across the room, then back at Meghan. Do you know where she might've gone?
Meghan frowns, frustrated by the lack of her sister's presence
No idea, she's usually not this late.
She glances around the room, her eyes darting across the various guests, hoping to catch a glimpse of her sister
Not yet, but I’m sure she’s around here somewhere. glances around the room Do you know how long we’re supposed to stay here for?
Meghan rolls her eyes, clearly annoyed by the idea of staying longer than necessary
I have no idea, and I really don't care. I just hope we can leave soon. This whole thing is such a waste of time.
No. But I have something that might calm your nerves. pulls out a small bottle of whiskey
raises an eyebrow Whiskey? You really think alcohol will calm me down?
He points at the door "I think that's her."
looks over
Ah, there she is. Thanks.
Meghan excuses herself from her seat and walks over to her sister, wrapping her arms around her in a warm embrace.
Not yet, but I'll keep an eye out for her. You okay, Megs?
Meghan scoffs, rolling her eyes
“Yeah, just peachy. I can’t believe our parents did this to us.”
She glances around the room, trying to spot her sister amidst the sea of unfamiliar faces.