I woke up a few days ago and found out that I will be getting married to a man I haven't even met. I was petrified! I thought about running away to a place where nobody knows me, not even my name. The image of my mom being so heartbroken crept into my frightened mind so I decided to write her a note, just in case...
Dear Mama,
By the time you read this, I will be long gone. And I am very sorry. I couldn't even begin to imagine the heartache this will cause you, and I'm so sad thinking about what it might do to you, but I just cannot do it. Mom, I'm very sorry, I hope you and Dad will understand.
Please be healthy and happy with dad. And don't worry about me, I will call you soonest. I will be safe, I promise...
I love you both,
Diane
My mom is amazing and she's one of the best. Even though she doesn't agree with this kind of arrangement, our culture calls for it and she cannot do anything. Her marriage with Dad was arranged too, fortunately, it turned out alright. And she fervently hoped the same goes for me.
I have to make up my mind today. There is no escaping once everything is done tomorrow. There will be no chance at all. But how am I going to leave without making my very own mother cry?
That thought occupied my mind the whole of today and even the previous night that I feel so exhausted that I dozed off...
"Common now, darling. Snack time and you wouldn't wanna miss the blue sky!" I heard a voice so I opened my eyes. I was on the living room sofa for my usual afternoon nap.
He patiently waited for me to be fully awake, then he helped me get up, and teased me to dance and I playfully obliged as we laughed wiggling our hips left and right.
After which we walked out the porch where I couldn't contain my giggles when I saw something amusing he did on the fruits.
Paulo, my husband, has been a gentle soul since that fateful wedding day. It's been 30 years since and he still does the same things and more, just like when we were newly married. He never failed to surprise and make me laugh each day with all that he does --- making amusing faces; breakfast in bed; being a hands-on and caring Dad to our only son Patrick and spoiling us with lots of giggles throughout the day.
That man I was to run away from many years ago turned out to be the best man I could ever dream of.
[The FLASHBACK...]
After writing my note to Mom, I had fallen asleep and it was too late when I awoke the next morning. People have already gathered around our house and there was no way to escape. And just when I was frantically thinking about what to do, mom came to my bedroom. I saw from her eyes that she was worried but encouraged me to be strong, reassuringly said, "Everything will be okay, sweetheart..." as she guided me to the bath to freshen up and get dressed for my wedding day.
"If only I could just disappear from here" my thoughts screamed while I hesitantly walked on the carpeted aisle. The garden in our backyard was decorated beautifully which was at least close to my dream garden wedding.
Looking ahead and amidst the flashes of cameras around, I caught a glimpse of the man I am about to be wed with. He was standing right beside my old man. "It must be him," I thought to myself feeling nervous even more. He was smiling sheepishly but oh, he sure looked good!
At the corner of both my eyes, I saw the seats were filled with people, all eyes on me. "This can't be happening!" my mind screamed loudly as I walked faster towards my dear Mama. Her tears fell as she hugged and kissed me whispering, "You'll be okay, sweetheart..."
My dad hugged me without a word, then as he gave my hand to the man whom I am about to exchange vows with, he murmured "take good care of my baby," his voice so stern without an ounce of humor. "I promise sire!" the man confidently replied, bowing to my Dad.
Paulo made good on that promise and is doing so up until this very day. I realized over the years that even the wrong one can love me right. The journey with him has been joyful and amazing. And now, we are on to growing a lot older together as our only son Patrick is on to creating his own family too...
This is an original fiction inspired by how my mom and dad met and got married. The first edition which I wrote many months ago was a tale of Paulo and his wife, Diane on the early days of their marriage and this is sort of the continuation :)
Thank you and hope you enjoyed the story :) Cheers!
Beautiful job on the sourcing!!!
This post was obtained through Dreemport .That was a brilliant story @ifarmgirl, that sounds like a lot of customs around the world that still believe in that very thing. Hard for us to fathom, but I surmise is still true.
Many thanks, it is indeed hard to think the custom happened years ago and still exists in some to this day.
And thank you too for your correction on how to properly acknowledge sourced photos. I will remember that, and let me try and edit that out :)
@ifarmgirl this was a very interesting and well-written story.
I can't imagine the angst that would result in being married off to a complete stranger. Your story self was very lucky in being paired with a good man and falling in love. As were your parents in the story.
I'm here on behalf of @dreemport and it's very nice to meet you!
Oh wow, thank you @blueeyes8960 for coming over. My imagination also had me while writing it. It could really be frustrating in real life. I was tempted to make the girl run away but ended up with this one. Thanks again and pleasure to meet you too
Beautiful and so romantic, even though I don’t believe in arranged marriages. You write lovely, inspiring posts and I’m so glad I get the opportunity to read them everyday. You always put joy in my heart. 💕❤️
Haha, thank you @itsostylish :) I am glad you find it beautiful :) I am so honored for your very kind remarks, many thanks indeed!
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oh wow... heheh i loved this! I do know several people who were in arranged marriages - and most turned out very well!
Tell me - how does someone choose the person that the girl will marry?? Do the parents get to know the young man at all before all this?
Oh, it's good that you know some people in arranged marriages too and that theirs turned out great. It's amazing how relationships work at times :)
Regarding your question, I am sorry but I don't have any idea at all how the choice is done. My parents were quite different coz my Dad already knew my mom then and he liked her even before they formally met. He wanted to marry her so he sought the help of old folks back then to ask the hands of my mom for marriage, lol! Their old culture put that when a guy visits a girl and asks for her to marry him and the girl couldn't speak a word, then their wedding will be arranged. Apparently, that was what happened to my parents, lol!
oh that's good that they knew each other before!!! I love that heheheh
Sorry that your mom didn't have a say in it - but what a blessing that it worked out!
and yes - I know hmmm probably about 4 women who were in arranged marriages.
Even 2 marriages are here in the states :)
They said that they were very happy for their parents to choose for them. I was surprised when I heard this from the women! heheheh It's so unfamiliar in our American culture LOLOL
It's so neat to see our differences - especially when they work out well hehehehe
may I ask - was yours arranged also? (is that a personal question - i dont know hahahah)
I ask questions because I'm curious but sometimes I don' tknow if they're appropriate LOL
It's okay, hehe. Mom didn't know Dad at first, she only met him when he along with old folks arrived at their house the time they asked for her hands, lol!
It is amazing that some women let their parents choose for them. Just happy that those of whom you know turned out great :) It is definitely surprising especially when it happens in this 21st century :)
Haha, it's okay to ask. I don't mind at all. Mine wasn't arranged. I am glad that the old culture vanished and we didn't become part of it :D Otherwise, I would have run away, lol!
hahahahahahahaha well I agree - I think that the woman should know and trust and love the man she wants to marry!!! so i'm glad you didn't have to run away! LOLOL
Thanks to change I didn't have to do that, nor my siblings, LOL! I like your virtual laughter, they are very infectious that I found myself laughing alone, LOL!
hahahaha and whenever I'm laughing on here - i'm really laughing in real life too hahaha
if you want to see something funny with me laughing 🤣 go check out the post I just published hahaha
the video is only 2 minutes long - just skip to the last 45 seconds if you want to laugh with me hahahahaha
Beautiful, romantic and lots more. I enjoyed reading it.
I am glad you enjoyed the read :) Many thanks @deraaa :)
Wow, I wanted to say you are fortunate but permit me to say Mum is fortunate in that case. The world is better when a wrong one loves you right than when a right one treats you bad. Thank God the run away bride to be found happiness in the end
Thank you for your bright remarks :) And we don't like it when the right one treats us bad. Definitely not good if that happens.
Had to make it a happy ending :)
Yes, good to see it a happy ending. They are many sacrifices one make when in love. Love is not suppose to hurt. 😂 It should be enjoyed
I definitely agree with you 100%! Although sometimes, it hurts :)
Who would have thought love could happen from arranged marriages. 😍
It happens to a few I guess, but after they spent years together :)
I think we have commented on this before, and your parents like the couple in the story are very fortunate, things don't always work out in these arrangements. Luckily for your parents and with surely, some will things worked out well for them. But I would not have liked to see myself in that situation. ;)
Haha, yes sis! I wrote that story in Read. Made them old in this version, lol! I can't imagine myself getting into an arranged marriage either. It's just great that times changed, although in some countries, it still exists.
Times have changed, but yep, this is still done in many cultures. Fortunately, we aren't in one of them. ;)
I love the story, it felt like I was in the story, good piece you've got here @ifarmgirl.
Thank you :) I am glad you loved it :) Your kind remarks is very appreciated :)
That is one amazing love story, one for the ages... love reading it.
Happy new year... may God bless you and your family always!
Many thanks, @khoola for your really nice remarks and good wishes too. Sending you my warmest regards and Happy new year too :)
This was such a beautiful story, even though I am not a fan of arranged marriages I know that there are some that work out and that is amazing, after all, we find love in hopeless cases.
Many thanks :) Sometimes it amazes us when things unexpectedly happen :)
Exactly.
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Oh my, this is just enchanting and well written. I was so sure at the beginning that your main character will run away before the wedding ceremony started! Hehe. Nice.
Not all but some arranged marriages do work. Came here via @DreemPort. 🙂
Hehe, thank you kemmyb :) And you are right, a few ones work while most don't. Thank you for coming :)
Very beautiful story! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for your kind words :) Glad my post made it to dreemport :)