An Arranged Marriage

“No, no, the black one.” Ritu was confused while purchasing a saree.

“Madam, I have shown you, every saree!” Salesman stared and left out a sigh.

“I feel like purchasing every saree here for my mom. But I am short of budget!”

“I have never seen a girl so confused about sarees. Haven't you ever worn a sari?” Ritu turned back to see a young man who had tousled, dark brown hair with chiseled features, in white shirt and black pants.

“Looks like you have researched much about girls and even worn sarees, is it?”

“Haha, no but I didn't take much time. I came here half an hour ago and have already purchased. Now, just wandering around.” He replied.

“Oh, wow! That was fast! Slow claps for you!”

“Shall I help you? You look gorgeous in this blue kurti. I guess, your mother might also look as beautiful as you. So why don't you select a saree of the same colour?”

“Are you a detective? I am amazed.” Ritu said.

“Actually I am from CIA, came here to see you, madam president! Of course, it is a guess. Don't you even have the common sense to understand that?” He smirked.

“Ughh…You are so annoying.”

“But she is more annoying than me, right? He pointed towards the salesman and asked.

The salesman was about to nod in agreement but didn't want to face the terror of an irritated customer, so he ignored the question. “I will take the black one”, she declared.

Ritu stormed out of the textile shop after paying, cursing herself for having the most irritating day.

“Mom, I have waited for 1 long hour in this restaurant for the guy whom father told me to meet. He didn't come.”

Ritu was talking to her mother on phone after waiting barely 5 minutes at the restaurant because she didn't have much interest in her marriage.

“We called him. He said that he already met you at some textile shop. Also, he said that he wanted to learn “how to wear a sari?', though I don't know what that meant.”

“But how might he have figured out my location? Oh my, I had told it to dad. Damn!” After collecting her shattered senses, she cut the phone and walked towards the bus stop.

“Haven't you ever worn a sari, my lady?” Ritu blushed as he whispered in her ears, while the pandit was carrying out their marriage ceremony.