“So, would you like to grab a coffee tomorrow?”, asked Arjun on the day of their engagement.
“Sure. I will tell Dad”, Mira blushed.
Ha! The perks of an arranged marriage, Arjun was quick to roll his eyes.
Next morning Mira wore a simple yellow salwar suit and headed to Barista. Arjun was nowhere to be seen. She found a place for them. Fifteen minutes later when he entered the coffee shop, she stood up and waved at him.
“Hi! Sorry. Got held up in traffic.”, Arjun beamed. “After you”, and he pulled out her chair.
Whoa! After all chivalry is not dead! Mira was clearly impressed. “Thanks. It’s good to see you.”
“What will you have?”, Arjun smiled and pointed to the counter displaying the menu.
He looked at Mira as she let her fingers run over the six little diamonds on her new platinum ring. Her midnight-black hair had streaks of brown and flowed over her shoulders. Her kohl eyes were irresistibly charming.
Oh boy! This is the girl I’m going to marry in a few months time. But does she like me? Will we get along? What should I ask her? I know I have to say something. But how can I, when my mind is so enraptured?
As if she’d heard his thoughts, Mira started to turn. Her cheek first, then her lips and then the crease of her brow. Her ocean eyes met his gaze.
“Mira.. I would really like to know you”, was all he could manage to say.
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Wow! I really liked the wordplay in the below two lines :). Brought the story to life. Must say you write romance beautifully :).
Oh boy! This is the girl I’m going to marry in a few months time. But does she like me? Will we get along? What should I ask her? I know I have to say something. But how can I, when my mind is so enraptured?
As if she’d heard his thoughts, Mira started to turn. Her cheek first, then her lips and then the crease of her brow. Her ocean eyes met his gaze.
Nice beginning 🙂
awww thy seem like a really cute couple 😀 i would love to read where this goes 😀
So…. this is how I would be seeing myself after some time 🙂 😛
he he 🙂
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Aww… I wanna know more! Arranged marriage sure has its own perks! Loved the way you brought it up!
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Awwwww! How adorable is the start to this story! Can’t wait for the next installment. 🙂
Thanks very much, Shinjni 🙂
Why do I get a feeling that this inspired from real life!! :)) Such a beautiful and a romantic beginning, Shalini!
😀 Yes, it was Thanks, Shilpa.
This is so romantic..loved it..can’t wait for the next one 🙂
Thanks very much, Deepa 🙂
Awww…I so love such mush! And, is Mira based on this kohl-eyed writer whose blog I am visiting? 🙂 <3
Hiii… yes.. Kind of 😛 Thanks, Shipa 🙂
Yes, I would like to know her too. Infact, one of my friend is getting married this year end, arranged and these guys dont meet other inspite of staying in the same city!!!! Insane!
Ha! Tell me about it! Been there! But it is sweet 😛 Thanks, Tina for dropping by.
Wow wow
Tuned for this one …
Love in arrange marriage is very cute ❤
Thanks, Dixu 🙂
In fact, it is! 🙂 Thanks for dropping by.
Ah! I loved this sweet little romantic tale 🙂 Beautifully penned! 🙂
Thank you, Saumy 🙂
Awww.. This is so cute ?? Why am wondering that Mira is none other than You shalzzz ? ?
Hihi, Kind of 🙂
Thanks for dropping by, Shalini 🙂
Anytime shalzzz. Looking forward to new part in this series 🙂
The next part is live! Check when free 🙂
Definitely 🙂
sweet! i’m sure it’s going to be a fantastic piece like you always do 🙂
I hope it is.. .Thanks very much, Parul 🙂
Ah nice! 🙂
Thank you 🙂
My!!! This is really refreshing and well written Shalzz. Loved it – reminds me of my many first dates 😉
Aahaan 😛 Thanks for dropping by, Shalini 🙂
That is such a beautiful one Shalini and an awesome description for Kohleyed (the picture). How did you create it, I am wondering ??? 🙂
Thank you. 🙂
I used some free websites. You should try making them too.
Ah! What a beautiful and romantic tale this is! Love happens at the most unexpected times. Doesn’t it?
Yes, it does. Thanks Ramya for all your encouragement <3