The next morning a maid brought a set of clothes and some matching accessories to Alisha who just woke up after a terrible nightmare and was very disturbed .
"My name is Sara. If you need anything at all please inform me prior . These are a change of clothes for you ma'am . "
"Sara ..." She looked at the maid who was pretty and simple. Her hair were tied into a bun . Alisha was convinced through her looks that she was older to her . Perhaps five to six years elder. Her eyes dropped to observe the clothes sent to her kept neatly folded in a trolley .
"These... These are so heavily embroidered and looks so lustrous . I don't wear such garments normally ."
"They are looking heavy because they have to be. After all its for your wedding reception ma'am . " Alisha widened her eyes in surprise.
"Wedding ? When... I ... Don't understand "
"It's all been planned . In fact the preparations are going on as we speak . I was told to inform you and dress you for the same "
"But ... "
"There is no room for second thought , the guests have already arrived . You better behave yourself . " A strong voice echoed . The woman was in her fifties . Sara bowed as she entered .
"Who are you ? "
"It's a shame you don't know me . Not that I can blame you . I'm Sarasha. Shu's mother and you are going to be my daughter in law . I expect you to mingle with our family and get accustomed to our cultures and traditions as early as possible . " She just nodded . She thought it was yet another nightmare. Thought it was an illusion . She thought she was mentally sick and wasn't able to understand what situation she was in . A few months ago she came to Isla to marry someone and now she was yet in another strange land to marry a completely unknown person . She wished to die that very moment but then remembered someone's words . Those words gave her the necessary strength to bear her agony . To accept her circumstances . To complete the ordeal. all she could was do their bidding . Nothing good could be expected by defying them so she simply abided.