Not the A-hole.
You had every right to say no. You agreed to help out as a favor, not as a job, and you don’t have to do makeup for someone who reminds your husband of painful memories. You can still feel bad about helping someone who used to make his life miserable, even if he has moved on.
It’s not your fault that Kelly feels stuck. It’s Laura’s fault for being rude to people in the past, and the original MUA’s fault for not showing up. You were polite, made your point clear, and didn’t make a scene. Setting a limit isn’t small-minded; it’s about loyalty and self-respect.
AITA for refusing to do makeup for my friend’s friend after learning she used to bully my husband?
