Seductive Tales of Romance
"Tie the mangalsutra and make me your patni (wife)."
"Yes, Ma," I said with a voice filled with affection.
As I delicately wound the mangalsutra thread around her neck, my hands quivered with awe at the delicate texture of her flesh.
He retreated once it was finished. A look of sadness crossed his mother's face.
My question was filled with affection and genuine concern: "Ma, are you okay?"
With a nod, she accepted the garlands. "I am. I am so happy, darling.".
As I put sindoor (red vermillion powder) on Maa's forehead, she drew out a little, intricate container containing the powder and trembled.