So, Julia hired a wedding planner, found a venue, and organized a caterer. She even chose a wedding dress, a process that was incredibly difficult, as she faced it all alone. The shop attendant eyed her with a worried expression, asking where her supportive friends and family were. Mortified, Julia fabricated a story, telling the woman she wanted to keep the dress a surprise for everyone.
Taken aback, the woman accepted Julia’s explanation. Julia wished her story were true, but in reality, no one wanted to accompany her. Her mother was her first choice, but she was so ashamed that she didn’t want to see Julia anymore. She chastised Julia, stating that Harold was even older than her own father. Her friends no longer answered their phones, and when she tried reaching out to them in their group chat, silence was her only reply. Soon enough, everyone had left the chat, and Julia concluded that they’d started a new one without her.