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Friday's 55 words of fiction:
She nervously adjusted her sari, hoping no one noticed. So far, the night had gone flawlessly; she had made a good impression on everyone, she could just tell.
The older woman at the table noted how silk was tugged upwards. Taking a delicate sip of tea, she thought, “She’s not good enough for our family.”
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Today is Friday and that means that at some point in the next 21 hours, Im going to write 55 words which contain an entire story. Im not that big on memes but this one (55 Fiction Fridays) is precious to me, because it remin... [Read More]
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“She’s not good enough for our family."
Lucky you!
Posted by: Jacob Joseph | Monday, September 05, 2005 at 01:42 AM
do you ever leave comments that make sense? you do know this was fiction, right?
Posted by: sin nombre | Monday, September 05, 2005 at 05:48 AM
Yes, I am aware.
Posted by: Jacob Joseph | Monday, September 05, 2005 at 08:14 AM
why did she wear a sari in d first place? maybe a salwar might've been a safer option.
Posted by: George | Monday, September 05, 2005 at 06:06 PM
of course, if she wore a SALWAR a judmental future mother-in-law would have DEFINITELY been won over. it's always that easy. :p
beyond that, it's an author's perogative to dress her characters how they please. i'm amazed at what kinds of comments one not-so widespread meme inspires. it's an ultra short short. it's fine as is.
Posted by: anon | Monday, September 05, 2005 at 07:13 PM
Belly-laughed out loud!! This might be my favorite yet. Keep 'em coming :)
Posted by: DesiDancer | Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at 10:31 AM
Sari? Salwar?
Jeans would be better. Start off the marriage by showing the mother in law who the boss is, by winning over the guy. If he is not a wimp, that is. If he is, bump that.
Posted by: Charley | Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 08:37 AM
lol charley =)
with my luck, i'd wear the sari and as soon as i entered the house, i'd trip, fall, and as i'm falling knock over everyone standing around me.
Posted by: sunu | Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 12:35 PM
6.04.04 the inspiration for this...
Posted by: psychic | Thursday, September 08, 2005 at 12:08 PM
Sunu, :) Part of the fun. Carry some hot tea, and spread the love. Guaranteed that you will get to the next stage in the process.
I did go through the arranged marriage process myself, and met a couple of women who did NOT want to be there. Boy, did they take it out on me. I learnt pretty quickly not to pay home visits without talking to them on the phone first.
Hey, it worked for me. There was no awkward first meeting or saris/salwars with my future wife, and we 'dated' for a year before we married.
The URL on my first comment was messed up, I want to say by typepad, but I think it was me.
Posted by: Charley | Friday, September 09, 2005 at 10:18 AM
nice.
Posted by: hippy | Friday, September 30, 2005 at 05:20 PM
Oh the saree.....by definition 6mt of cloth that can't cover you properly...i can relate to the pain of wearing sarees not that i have to wear that to see my future mum in law...
Posted by: cymbal | Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 04:33 AM