Samantha wakes up the next morning, feeling a bit better after a good night's sleep.
She reflects on the previous day's events and the pressure from her parents to marry Samuel. She decides to take a walk to clear her mind and think about what she wants in life.
As she walks, she chooses to take a stand for herself. She doesn't want to be forced into a marriage just to please her parents. She wants to find love on her own terms, and not have it arranged for her.
She decides to have a conversation with her parents about how she feels, but she knows it won't be easy. She takes a deep breath and heads back home, mentally preparing herself for the discussion.
When she arrives home, she finds her parents in the living room. They ask her how she's feeling and if she's ready to talk about the dinner from the previous night.
Samantha takes a deep breath and gathers her thoughts before telling her parents that she doesn't want to be pushed into an arranged marriage.
Her parents are taken aback by her statement, and there's an awkward silence in the room. Samantha explains that she wants to find love on her own terms and doesn't want to feel pressured into anything.
There's a moment of tension between Samantha and her parents, but eventually, they agree to listen to her and understand her perspective. They tell her that they only want what's best for her and apologize for making her feel pressured.
Samantha feels relieved that she was able to express herself, but also knows that there's still a long road ahead in terms of finding her own path in life. She heads back to her room, feeling grateful for the opportunity to have an open conversation with her parents.
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Unexpected Love: The Arranged Marriage
RomanceSamantha Taji and Samuel Mshindi who come from different worlds find themselves bound by their families' expectations and an arranged marriage. When the Samuel returns home from South Africa after 8 years at the request of his parents, he meets a su...
