The Arrangement by Sonali Mishra

Author:Sonali Mishra
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harbor Lane Books, LLC

The rest of the conversation was relatively tame, with each family member asking Arjun a few questions and him answering while trying to appear as marriageable as possible. Arjun made sure to include Simran in the conversation, though he and Sarita were vastly outnumbered, and his questions to her rarely deviated from Sarita’s meticulous script.

Finally, Dhanya suggested that the family meeting end. “This is about the kids, after all,” she said. “Why don’t you two go off and get to know one another better? Arjun, do you have anything planned?”

He nodded, stood, and bade farewell to Simran’s family; Sarita would entertain them for a while before they left.

Simran followed him to the entryway. She did not say anything—only cast sidelong glances, perhaps hoping that he would initiate conversation. “That was something, wasn’t it?” Arjun asked in a hushed voice as he slipped on his shoes.

She smiled. “I’m sorry about the third degree. My parents—my father especially—are very protective.”

They stepped outside. “So, where are you taking me?” she asked.

“Where do you usually go?” said Arjun.

“A coffee shop,” she said with a laugh. She had a nice laugh, the kind that Arjun knew he’d enjoy hearing for the rest of his life. “One guy took me to the library once.”

He chuckled. “We’re not going to the library,” he said. “Do you have a change of clothes?”

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