My "Best Woman" Speech

Good evening everyone!

My name is Tris and I am Tobias's best woman. To be honest, I wasn't much surprised that he would ask me to do something absolutely weird on his wedding day. After all, this is the man I've known my entire life. Annoying, vain and grumpy.

I want to wish you good luck, Myra. You'll need it. Ha-ha.

Today, all the wonderful titles of 'best woman', 'best friend' belong to Myra. I'm glad Tobias chose someone as wonderful and sweet as her.

But, there is something which doesn't belong to her. A lifetime of memories of Tobias as a kindergartener, as a teenager and as a young adult. I'm pretty sure there are things he would like to forget but, I'm going to fill you all in on them.

I met Tobias in playschool. The teacher made us sit next to each other. He had crazy hair, red nose and an annoyed expression on his face. I was no different. Swollen eyes, runny nose and a half and hour late. He wouldn't look at me or talk to me. All he did to communicate with me was kick me in the shins. I hated this little boy.

We sat beside each other for the next twelve years, moaning about school, girlfriends and boyfriends and boring classes, wishing we were wiser and older and out of school.

Now, Tobias has that life and I am proud of him. I am extremely happy that he found his best friend, woman and wife in Myra.

Let's all raise our glasses to congratulate this beautiful couple. I wish them all happiness and luck in the future.

To Tobias and Myra!


To Tris,

Greeting from Bali!

I don't know how to say this but, you were the life of the party. You made my wedding day ten times more fun than I thought it would turn out to be. Don't worry, I don't think anyone noticed that you were drunk except during the speech. It was really funny though. Everybody loved you, Tris. However, I don't think the priest liked you when you hiccupped when I was about to say 'I do'.

I can't remember a single detail about the bachelor party. All my friends are saying that it couldn't have been done any better. I knew you would throw me a hell of a party. Also, I know it was you, who dyed my teeth blue. I had an awesome smile. Myra didn't like it though. I guessed my blue mouth ruined the wedding photographs. She made me take all the pictures with my mouth closed.

You looked wonderful that day. I can't remember the last time I saw you in a dress. Maybe, it was the time I failed to go to Prom with you. Look at me, reminiscing memories as if I am a ninety-year old man. All jokes aside, you did look beautiful. Leah looked amazing in her flower girl dress, too. It was a coincidence my tux matched your dress, my old neighbour thought I was marrying you. What are the odds! My parents also went on and on about how beautiful you looked. It was as if you were the bride!

My mom got teary-eyed when she saw you and Leah. She thinks Leah is your carbon copy. She looks just like you. Mom was pretty emotional watching Leah dance with me. I guess she thought of her as little you and me as little me.

When I told you were going to be my best woman, except dad, no one liked the idea. They said it was non-traditional. Well, what can I say, you and me, we've always done things the other way around.

I'm glad you came. The day before the wedding, I began to get nervous and thought I'd lose my mind at the time of the ceremony. But, you made everything so much easier and fun. I can't remember not laughing in every single picture we took. It is going to be a hard time finding a picture where both of our faces aren't distorted with laughter.

Talking about the speech, every single one of my friends loved it. They adore you. And no, you can't have their numbers. Everyone was in awe of your brilliant speech. Myra's parents absolutely love you. I heard you made her dad knock back a shot of tequila, is it true?

I have been married for fifteen days now. Had around ten fights. I guess that is pretty healthy for a happy couple. The weather is perfect in Bali. We've been spending our days on the beach, snorkelling, scuba diving, and what not. Myra doesn't let me spend any second without doing something crazy. I bet the last thing we'll do is jump off a cliff to swim in the ocean. I'll have to explain to her my fear of heights before she goes too far with her adventurous spirit.

I have bought you and Leah some presents. They should reach with this letter. I know you've always loved the ocean. I have sent you a necklace made of shells. They represent good fortune.

I'm going to have to end this letter here. Myra is dragging me somewhere.

Lots of love,

Tobias

P.S: I miss you


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Tris: Mar, check your e-mail. Myra wrote this letter to Leah.

Dear Leah,

Thank you for being the flower girl at my wedding. Everybody said you looked like a real princess.

Myself and Tobias are enjoying our honeymoon in a place called Bali. Tobias told me that this is where your mummy wants to live. I've send you a picture of me and Tobias, laying on the beach, so you can show your mom how it looks like. We are both very much happy and in love.

I've enclosed a picture of you, me and Tobias at our wedding. You can frame it and put it up in your house. I hope you like it.

Love,

Myra

Marlene: Sounds like she is trying to mark her territory.

Tris: I can tell she is crazy if she is sending letters, declaring her mark on Tobias, to my daughter.

Marlene: She knows it would end up in your hands some way or the other. It's cruel, alright. Did Leah say anything?

Tris: She barely understood what she wrote.

Marlene: Did you do anything to piss her off?

Tris: No

Marlene: Really, nothing? Think about it.

Tris: Okay, maybe, she is pissed off about the fact me and Tobias had more fun at the wedding than her.

Marlene: Bingo!

Tris: That's the way we are, Mar. We laugh our asses off around each other. It's not flirting or anything romantic that she needs to be jealous of. It is just plain old happiness. She didn't crack a smile the entire day. Just kept sucking her cheekbones in and pout at everyone.\

Marlene: I believe you but millions wouldn't. So, leave it and don't rise up to her.

Tris: Not planning on it. The fact that she tried to pass on her insecurities to my innocent child irritates me.

Marlene: Don't worry. Leah is smart, just like her mother.


Dear Myra,

Thank you for the pictures. I'm glad you liked my dress, but if I were you, I would've worn a pretty dress like my mom on my wedding day. Everyone said that her dress matched Tobias's tux really well. They make an amazing couple, don't you think?

I showed your picture to Park, my best friend, the one where you and Tobias are on the beach. He said he hopes your sunburn gets better. It looks awfully red and sore.

Anyway, this is all for now. I have to go. Mum's new boyfriend is coming over. Tell Tobias, me, mum and Park said hi.

Love,

Leah


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