The Price Of Marriage Novels & Stories

I closed my eyes that day, refusing to accept it. So cold. So thirsty. *** Peter was getting married. And a wedding meant big expenses—residence, car, a permanent move to the city. Housing prices were insane, but Peter had never settled for less. His fiancée, Lily, was just as demanding. They wanted a huge high-rise downtown, and they wanted it paid in full. No mortgage. No compromises. The price? Eight figures. When Peter finally came to me, eyes pleading, I hesitated. In all these years, it was the first time he had ever begged.

He paused, then turned around and held my shoulders, gazing at me with deep affection. "But you're the only one I love, Mia. Even if I have to go against my whole family, I'll still give you the formal, public recognition you deserve as my wife." It was only after he proposed that he told me his family had a tradition of husbands and wives living apart together. Thus, we only registered the marriage and didn't have a wedding. Our families never even met. I thought loving someone meant respecting them. So for six years, I bore everything alone. But he shouldn't have lied to me.

She didn't wait for a response. "Anyway, we're getting married in Dubai. Something small. Budget is about 40 billion US dollars." "Small?" Shelley repeated, already bristling. "Yeah, it's the least we can do, we didn't want to spend unnecessarily." Lisa replied with shrug. Beauty and Shelley exchanged glances. "You know," Lisa continued. "I handpicked everyone. My bridesmaids especially. They had to match the mood and vibe." She glanced at Beauty and quickly looked away, then turned to Shelley.

Now he’s kneeling in the middle of a crowded café, holding out a ring that sparkles under the lights like it’s mocking me. My chest tightens. This is my worst nightmare. Not wolves. Not ghosts. Not death. Attention. Dozens of eyes are glued to me. Curious. Excited. Judgmental. Some girls whisper, some giggle, others stare like I’m some kind of celebrity. But I’m not. I’m the girl who sits at the back of the classroom. The girl who eats alone. The girl who avoids eye contact. The girl with secrets. “Luna,” Ethan says again, his voice shaking. “Please. I love you. Marry me.”

“Straight from Austria, just for this wedding.” Emma turned the page and found the price tag. She nearly threw up. The crystals were stunning, but not for that price. She could buy several houses for what they paid to make their reception sparkle for just a few hours. “I think that’s a bit much for me,” Emma said, setting the binder down. Even though she was marrying a billionaire, she couldn’t justify that price. “Is anyone coming to help you with this?” Becca asked glancing at the door. “Usually there’s a mother or a mother in law.”

'' As our pact says one's wife other two's sister so I want them to have part in my marriage as my wife's brothers as well. Dad nodded and said ''That girl don't have parents only grandparents. Also her grandpa's old sickness again worked up today morning so her uncle will accompany her for marriage so he agreed that every rituals can be done by Veer and Saurya.'' I found it weird but I don't want to doubt my family's choice so I just nodded. Whole afternoon went in blink with wedding presentations.

The sooner you learn it, the better it gets. Eric was sure that both of them had learned their lesson that day. He shook his head out of the memory and focused on the present. "Why don't you tell me what you're looking for in this marriage?" "One hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Cash. Upfront and nothing more at the end of the year."

My eyes widened, lips parted, and my ears want to clap. One million dollars! I will never deny that I am in need of money right now and it sounded so good, but heck! I will never get married for just that amount of money! I will never give up my whole life just to get that amount! I crossed my arms and sarcastically laughed. "Ha! One million dollars to get married?" I shook my head. "I will not stoop that low, Uno. Giving up my whole life for that small amount will never be a wise decision!" I huffed in anger and pursed my lips.

I didn't wanna hear him repeating it that I couldn't do it without his permission. " Thank you, Rosemary! " I was relieved. She shook her head, lips in a thin red line, " Only Rose, until marriage. Then! Get used to mom. You deserve happiness." She smiled. I nodded. Becca, who was wondering after glancing at the prices. After hearing Rose, She rushed at the dresses and she carried Rose's task forward. Becca wasn't the only one shocked here. It was going to be a grand wedding. My head swayed staring at the price of my wedding gown. I could purchase a lot of expensive things in comparison to it. I could resell it too. But that wasn't happening. I wasn't buying it with my money.

she said and my husband's shoulder slumped in defeat. He knew that part of what she said was true, no one in the city would pass up such an opportunity, he knew it was a life changing opportunity for us, for Ava and for Genesis as well. "Tick tock, I don't have much time on my hands. This marriage needs to take place in less than two weeks, so think fast. It ain't like you have got an option, this is the only way you can pay me back" she said wickedly and I sighed in defeat.