I was sleeping with a blanket over me when I suddenly heard the sound of uninvited guests at home. I thought it was okay, as my mum was there to attend to them, so I relaxed and went back to sleep.
However, to my surprise, they were actually there to inquire about me. They had come to see me for their nephew. It was a big shock, as I was unprepared and hadn't taken a bath or changed out of my nightdress. They didn't give me a chance to prepare myself.
My mum was also taken aback when the guests asked to see me. She urgently called for me to come quickly. I hastened to get ready, tidying my hair and spritzing some perfume to eliminate any evidence of not having taken a bath.
When I went to meet the guests, I politely offered them water and tea, even though I'm not a fan of the latter.
In India, it's customary to offer tea to guests, so I made an effort to make it, despite having not made tea for several years.
The meeting went well, despite a humorous start. My arranged marriage matchmakers arrived and saw me dressed in a nightgown instead of looking my best.
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