Might I suggest this: perhaps you are my date, and for some dastardly reason, only my name was not recorded amongst the listing? Why, the young man at my side won't leave me, will he? We are meant to enjoy this party together.

[ if it weren't obvious, mona fancies the first option. she's quite skilled in fussiness. ]

I'll be sorely disappointed if I cannot join the festivities. A mistake like this one ought be corrected or... I may just tantrum.

[ hehe ]