- 2 - On Sunday, Rani woke up a little earlier than her routine. The sky was clear. The weather was pleasant. Mild coolness was energising the body and mind. The eagerness to meet Alok was evident from her springy gait and expressions. If someone had been around, the joy in Rani’s heart would not have remained hidden from him her. She could not have conversation to her heart’s content with Alok during the wedding ceremony, but today she was going to get an opportunity to spend uninterrupted time with him. After getting free from her morning routine, she