CHAPTER 1
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MAYA'S POV
I'm 17 yrs studying in A.m.m.s college of business management. I'm little intelligent as I skipped 5,6 and 7 grade, that's why i'm in college now and I also get full scholarship for my studies. While the class was going on I was called to go to principal's office.I went there to see my father in the office
my father(Raju) said" honey let's go home, its urgent"
M-"what happened daddy"
R-"I tell in the home, come faster"
M- kk.
Rest of the ride was silent,when we reached home our home was filled with relatives that I don't recognize. I said namaste to all and silently went to my room to get fresh by the time I was refresh my mom(viji) came to my room and forced me to wear a saree and come down.
After wearing saree I went down to see everyone staring at me, it was very awkward.I was silently standing in the corner while everyone were murmuring something looking towards me . I was very confused looking at the things happening in my home. after 2hours later they left home,I asked mom what is happening .
M-mom why are they here.
V(Viji)- they are here to arrange your marriage with their son and it is fixed your wedding is next month on 15 I have so much work to do .
I was stunned with what's happening in home.
M-are planning on telling after marriage.
V- don't be sarcastic.
M- when did it got decided.
V- just now, you know your grandfather gave word to them ,when they came to know you have gotten our periods(coming of age in India) they came to arrange the wedding.
M- but i've just turned 17 2 weeks ago and I can't marry until i'm 18
V- are you telling me what to do.
M- no mom i'm just asking you whether it is right or wrong and telling about the guy i'm so called marring
V- hold the tone honey, his name is KRISHAN he belongs to lower middleclass , he works as a driver for hourly wages and he is 32 yrs.
M- what?....
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