CHAPTER 1

"Some things in life aren't meant to be together". cotton and fire , petroleum and fire , the passion with which it burns is extreme but in the end one consumes the other and the one consumed will be in a position to sacrifice its life also.

"Be submissive " hearing this feels like a order. isn't it? But that's what the society wanted from her,"to be submissive ".Even before exploring what life is , she was driven to a different side of life. It was her final year in college, while everyone else was discussing what they are going to pursue after the degree,Ratna was indulged in the thoughts of how to run a family.

she was an energetic, enthusiastic and lively young girl, but a simple decision without her concern made her sit ideal for a long, very long time. Vasanth was a guy from a well off family, his parents asked for Ratna's hands even before she completing her degree.

"Haaa, the first proposal. don't you dare reject the first proposal, because you won't be able to find a better match if you reject this" all the superstitions of the neighbouring aunties started playing games in Ratna's life.

Ratna's parents also accepted the proposal without giving a second thought nor asking for her opinion about it. kudos to the typical arranged marriage system. With lifeless emotions, shattered dreams and broken heart ,she accept for the marriage. well No, she was forced to accept the marriage.

Well, you really don't know how many experts are there in the society until you prepare for a marriage. Every single aunt and uncle in our circle will share their expert opinions about the bride and the groom but no one will speak about asking the bride and the groom for their concerns regarding their marriage.

Isn't it their marriage?