She had never seen his face until the garland slipped from her hands. He didn’t know her name until it echoed through the wedding chants. They stood side by side—two complete strangers, bound not by love, but by tradition... not by choice, but by the faith of their families. She, a soft-spoken girl who still clung to childhood diaries and silent prayers. He, a man of few words, raised in discipline, trained to never show emotion. Around them, music played. Relatives smiled. The world celebrated. But inside, it was a quiet storm—a mix of confusion, nervousness, and silent hope Copyright 📌 policy