A letter of apology: An engagement party You were supposed to attend a friend’s engagement party a few days ago, but, at the last minute, you weren’t able to go. Write to your friend and apologise for missing the party, explain why you didn’t attend and offer to do something to make up for missing such an important event. Hello Mike, I am terribly sorry for not writing to you sooner, but I have been very busy at the moment. I am really sorry that I was not able to come to your party. I had to go to Rome for work, and I knew it at last moment. You know I did not have a choice about it. It was an important meeting for the future of my company. Anyway, I hope you had great fun! I believe Anna was very excited, I would have wanted her face when you asked to her to get married. Next weekend there will be a fabulous hiking in Euganei hills. I have just found out that Mark and Bridget are going to go. Alice and I are thinking of going too, then I would like if Anna and you could come with us. It would be a wonderful news! I am really looking forward to hearing from you! Riccardo