Now we are in the carridges heading back home from the event. It was really exhausting with the constant number of people greeting and congratulating me. I was a bit sad that I was leaving my friends so we all went out and picked out nice parting gifts for them all. I spent my last moments with them reminiscing about our time and we all exchanged our addresses to have letters sent to each other on occasion and in case we visit each other etc.
As I am lost in my own thoughts, father calls me.He clears his throat.
"So Harith I thought we would let you in on what's been going on."He started.
"What happened?"I exclaim fearing what had affflicted us.
"Nothing bad."He assures with a grin as I take a deep breath while also feeling a bit awkward.
Father and mother look at each other and nod.
'What is going on?'I wonder.
"We have found a wife whi we believe will be good for you and have arranged a marriage meet between you."He said.
"Wait,what?"I say with a vein of rage in my voice.
"Yes dear."Mother intervenes, holding my hand.
"What your father was trying to say is that we want whats best for you. You would have noticed yourself that there are changes going on in your body. These could be yhings like voice breaks, sudden growth, persistent lethargy all over your body and you know your..."She went quote and came close"...wet dreams." She smiles.
"Mother,Why would you mention that!" I flush.
"My point is that these changes are proof that you have changed and now have different needs. You have become more conscious of yourself and the presence of women than before." She mentions.
I sit silent in awe of just how true this revelation is to me although I hadn't noticed.
"These all show that to as you grange your body increases in needs hence out of your own best interest, we did this for you. Please don't be angry at your father. We only didn't tell you so as to not add more burden to you on top of your studies so far from home."
She falls silent and let's go of my hands.
I calm down. How can I be mad at that?
"I'm still a bit angry at you for not informing me sooner but I understand your concen so I will back down."
They sigh.
"So, please inform me about this prospective spouse?"I inquire.
"Right, Her name is Haneefah Shazad. She is 2 years junior to you in age but is a wonderful woman. She is well versed in the kitchen despite being a noble, which shows you how pure and kind she is. She hasn't had any formal education apart from the basic manners and etiquette but she seems nice. Her are parents are well off too with a big estate foe you to inherit so that would be good for you too!"Father informs.
'I don't really care for the inheritance but if she is a good person at heart that's all I really care for.'
"If you both approve, then surely she must be lovely and I can't wait to meet her."
"When is the meet arranged for anyway?" I enquire.
"Tommorow."They respond.
I sigh.