Bridesmaid can't make it

"One of the girls who couldn't make it," said John. "Don't ask me why. They said they hoped they could find a replacement."

Petra smirked, "Ah that is too bad. She must be pretty distraught.

"Yeah the bride is pretty upset."

"Oh, you miss understand me, my dear. I meant the bridesmaid must be upset. Missing such a beautiful event taking place."

John nodded with a bit of unease and confusion.