Dis-Arranged Marriage

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It was Ratan's marriage. He was very excited. His mother had shown the girl's photograph to him and he had immediately accepted. The girl was beautiful. At least much better looking than what he had expected to get. His parents had insisted that he should go and see for himself, but he wasn't interested. He was actually not so social. He wasn't especially comfortable in front of unknown girls. He was afraid that if he had gone to see, the girl might have rejected him because of his shyness.

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Dis-Arranged Marriage - 2

Dis-Arranged Marriage - Part 2The wedding rituals began in full swing soon after Ratan reached back. The whole courtyard glowing with light and laughter. The band outside was playing a loud, cheerful tune, and the relatives from both sides were happily gossiping, unaware that the groom had almost eloped with the bride a few minutes ago.Ratan tried to keep a straight face as he walked back into the mandap. His mother caught sight of him and frowned. “Where were you, beta? Everyone was looking for you. You don’t even care about your own marriage?”“Just outside, Ma… headache,” Ratan replied ...Read More