Chapter 6 Part I

The owner of the small, slender figure lowered herself down to sit beside him. Her skin was smooth and radiant, complementing the ancient gold jewelry and the traditional sarong. The small smile that appeared at the corners of her lips when the photographer signaled her made the young man smile as well. The small, sharp teeth that peeked out from behind her delicate lips made her even more attractive.

‘You have the most beautiful smile of any woman in the world,’ the young man told her in his mind.

Sakunthara was directed by the photographer and the organizing staff to sit in different positions for the photographs. After the photographs had been taken and she was seated properly, the young woman gave her full attention to the formal steps of the ceremony. She did not turn to look at the young man again because she already despised him enough.