I force a smile because I don’t want her to worry. It took the real world slipping into my life to see that’s not always the case. Our own parents are madly in love, and they too had an arranged marriage. It was easier to stay in the fantasy that whatever husband was picked for you would work out. She lets out a dreamy sigh, and I recognize that used to be my reaction as well. Some have standards for themselves and different ones they hold for their future bride.Īre you excited? My little sister Mara bounces on her heels, making the pigtails that I put in her hair this morning sway. Not all men are honorable or take marriage seriously. Not since I grew up and got a taste of the real world. I know the short list of men that my father will likely pick, and I don’t love any of them. I’m sure once I find out who has been chosen for me, I’ll know how I truly feel. It’s the last thing a girl should feel with an upcoming wedding. Right now, I’m more resigned than anything. I was born into this, and it was how I served and played my part. Then others, I thought it was the right thing to do. From birth it was known that one day a husband would be picked for me, and throughout my life I’ve had a wide range of emotions on the matter.Īt times I hated the idea and wanted nothing to do with it. Itake a calming breath because I know what’s coming.
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