Destiny For Unlikely Vows

Chapter 5: The Unchosen Path

Riya had just returned from Poland, feeling a mix of surprise and sadness about her upcoming marriage to a complete stranger. She couldn't shake the unsettling feeling of marrying someone she didn't know. Her grandfather was thrilled, believing she was marrying into a good family, while her grandmother, aunts, and younger siblings busied themselves with preparations. But all Riya could think about was how much she wished she could share this moment with her mother.

She smiled sadly, remembering the playful teasing she shared with her mother, Sunita. "One day, I'll find a foreign husband named Daniel or Michael!" she would joke, laughing as her mother would respond with mock outrage, "How could you shamelessly talk about your own marriage?" Riya had never imagined that she would lose her mother to cancer, and now, that memory felt like a bittersweet reminder of happier times.

Now, as she faced this marriage to a man she didn't know, fear crept in. Society weighed heavily on her, insisting that she needed a husband to support her, despite her independence. Her grandmother had assured her that her job would remain unaffected, but Riya couldn't shake the feeling of being trapped. She had always dreamed of falling in love and marrying someone special, convinced that her love story would be like a fairy tale. But now, she felt indifferent about finding out who this boy was. The thought of exploring a relationship with someone she hadn't chosen seemed daunting, and the excitement of romance felt like a distant fantasy.

The wedding lehenga, a beautiful blend of pinkish cream and lavender, had just arrived from her in-laws. It was stunning, yet it felt like just another reminder of a life she hadn't chosen. She took a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts. As the preparations continued around her, Riya braced herself for the new chapter of her life, uncertain yet determined to make the best of it.

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