Dis-Arranged Marriage - Part 2The wedding rituals began in full swing soon after Ratan reached back. The whole courtyard was glowing with light and laughter. The band outside was playing a loud, cheerful tune, and the relatives from both sides were happily gossiping, unaware that the groom had almost eloped with the bride a few minutes ago.Ratan tried to keep a straight face as he walked back into the mandap. His mother caught sight of him and frowned. “Where were you, beta? Everyone was looking for you. You don’t even care about your own marriage?”“Just outside, Ma… headache,” Ratan replied