The jewelry ceremony was held during the henna night. Some of Melike's relatives couldn't attend the wedding, so they wanted to give the jewelry then. My mother-in-law seized on this, wanting everyone to see how much jewelry we gave. God forbid the bride's side might miss it. After a while, Melike started to get tired. It was the first time I saw a bride at a jewelry ceremony wishing for it to end. The more jewelry she received, the more she was adorned. As Melike looked at Alaz with a helpless expression, Alaz was literally holding her by the waist to support her. After all, his brother, known as Ağa, was getting married. Everyone was being generous.
Botan handed me the set he had bought to present to the bride. Botan and I stood side by side. Botan gave a watch to the groom.
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