Married On The Run

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er the ceremony, she waving at us. I couldn't help but cry. She was very kind to me and now

s trading me for a business proposal, that I know. As the kameene balak, I'

es around quickly. There are just three prominent families here.

thed to Shantell from a very prominent town three towns away. And that leaves onl

wish Nandiri was here. Why did they have to move so far away? I had asked her if she loves him and she

ve

en that wor

neat and the windows are open. Briskly, I walk to the door when the next knock comes. My mouth had fallen open when I opened the

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lk to you about the ma

riage arran

y standards. But just recently, some who qualify all round have asked for your hand and n

a I

u when we come to a

ha rat

all I got were orders. He slams the door behind

d like my fate i

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Bob? Shark is dead. Y

r so long. Not that I'm happy about Shark's death but do I care? I'v

me on that guy. Who is he? Where does his famil

, we're

ven access to the security account and all the others receive orders from me. I can't be

akar but he goes by Deaon Rexon

y? Hmm.... We're up against a force

ts, fights, involved in gambling and then now drugs. He loves intoxica

teres

got is through a spy. There's nothing much in his record bec

who is this spy a

he family house and has been there

e latest developments. We'll be ne

ping away and the room is quiet

er getting involved in such a mess? Co

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e know when they come to a conclusion but I feel they already have. I notice aun

ce. You're next in line to get mar

my teary eyes. Just as I'm done setting the table, Papa, Mom and Tania walk into the dinning. We all sit silently but I've already lost my appetite. I feel f

aze to it. It's the local newspaper and Nandiri's story made

e on now, open

ext page and my

e. The controversial heading

ng something about he

ou see the image you've given us?" Mom pipes in an

page" Da

xt page, my heart

uuno in front of me and another of us bot

t in frustration. What were they thinking publishing a thing like

t true, I have not

Dad cuts in, leaving me astounded. I know thi

Shantell?" Mom a

r hand lightly and I can imagine him stepping on her foot under

't want to m

o Mira. Infact, your dear groom is mor

d she know who my groom is w

. I and your mother have come to a conclusion and we're sure he's perfect fo

he finality

e been