Bondita's eyes fluttered open the next morning. Her head throbbed, a dull ache from the night before, but her heart felt strangely light. She looked around the room, expecting to see him, but the bed beside her was empty. A small sigh escaped her lips, a mix of disappointment and relief.
She got up and went to the wardrobe, taking out a simple, red saree. After a quick bath, she began to get ready, adorning herself with her gold and diamond jewelry. Her fingers trembled slightly as she filled her hairline with vermilion. She looked at her engagement ring, a symbol of their complicated bond, and kissed it, a silent prayer on her lips.


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