7870miles Stories

Riya: Riya - a Muslim 13 year old who lives in NYC - had an arranged marriage already fixed for her before she was even born. Her mom and her second cousin's dad decided that it would be an awesome choice to bring their four hands together. All may not agree to this decision, but as the obedient daughter that Riya is she agrees to all the terms and conditions. Since birth she has always been told "There's no need for debating. There's always a prince waiting". She repeated this her whole life, hoping one day to find a happy, married life with who to better with than her mother's chosen son. Ayaan: On the other hand Ayaan - a Muslim 18 year old who lives in Bangladesh - never in his life had been told about his arranged marriage. His parents always had thought he was "too young to know". Ayaan spent most of his teenage life on edge of the road with his friends. Although Riya feels this way. Does Ayaan feel the same? Will this arranged marriage break two bonding families apart or will it bring them closer than 7,870 miles apart.