[ WP ] You 've been invited to a dead man 's party .

The invitation had arrived in a sleek, metallic black envelope that I was reluctant to open, wary for reasons unknown. It was left forgotten for a week until I was cleaning my counter top off and I decided to open it. 
 
 My pocket knife was slipped out of my pocket and the tip of the blade delicately separated the adhesive that kept it closed. I dumped the contents of the card out surprised to see a tissue like card embroidered 
 gleaming with silver. 
 
 The writing, written in silver also, said: 
 
 Dear Mr. Nicholas William Susick of North Jameswood, Virginia, 
 
 We formally invite you to the party of Mr. Jonathan Thomas Susick of South Jameswood, Virigina. Please arrive in formal attire at 5 pm on Tuesday, October 11th, 2016. We ask that you do not bring a guest. 
 
 Sincerely, 
 
 Mr and Mrs. Jonathan Thomas Susick of South Jamesford, Virginia 
 
 My hands shook. Mr and Mrs. Jonathan Thomas Susick was my brother and sister-in-law that passed 4 years ago. 
 
 I dropped the card, my thoughts racing. I picked up the card and checked the postage stamp. Stamped just over a week ago, September 4th, 2016. 
 
 My knees gave out and my mind froze. 
 
 I came to only one conclusion. I had to go to this party. My brother had been extremely opulent whereas I was down to earth and did n't see the point in buying new things. A new fitted tux was definitely on my list to buy along with a gift. 
 
 I was very certain that this note was in poor taste, but I had to know the reason behind it. 
 
 Edit: Fixed mistakes.
