“I have something to talk to you about.” Your mum sat down next to you on the battered sofa, avoiding your curious gaze.

“What are your thoughts on marriage "

“Well, dearest mother, I can’t exactly say I have put much thought into the holy sanctimony of man and woman, but- “You see rai, there’s this man who’s interested in pursuing something with you. To be very honest, we’re running into a lot of trouble with money, so marry him & save our family. "