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She looked most beautiful of all the prospective brides. She was everything he wanted: submissive, fair-skinned, domesticated, orphaned and uneducated. Marrying her would satisfy his parents, keep his house spotless and his belly full while he continued his partying lifestyle. Some girls would do anything to get out of India!
He was found dead on their second anniversary. Alcohol poisoning said the post-mortem. But the booze perfectly hid remnants of the real poison.
As a permanent resident she was now free to continue her original plan. Use her law degree to help other migrant women.
***Inspired by the Write Tribe prompt for 100 words on Saturday and the Weekly Wednesday Prompt***
Until next time,
Cheers!!!
fatimabenel@gmail.com
31 January 2014 at 4:23 pmLov dis 😉
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31 January 2014 at 7:20 pmThanks Fatima! 🙂
Eloquent Mind
31 January 2014 at 4:28 pmOoooh, nice ! 🙂 What an innovative way to use 2 prompts… loved it !
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31 January 2014 at 7:21 pmThanks EM! 🙂 I wanted to get them both in because I might be having a busy weekend! 😛
Soumya
31 January 2014 at 5:19 pmOuchie wow! 🙂
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31 January 2014 at 7:22 pmHaha thanks Soumya! 🙂
vishalbheeroo
31 January 2014 at 7:34 pmLove it. It served him right and now, she is free. Must say, it’s the plight faced by many women.
Cheerz
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4 February 2014 at 7:25 pmThanks Vishal! That’s what I thought… 🙂
Trish
31 January 2014 at 9:12 pmNicely done,PB 🙂
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4 February 2014 at 7:25 pmThanks Trish! 🙂
Cathy Graham
31 January 2014 at 10:00 pmLoved your use of two prompts. It’s a sad thing that many women are resigned to a life like this, but I’m glad this woman got her revenge. Good for her!!
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4 February 2014 at 7:26 pmWelcome here Cathy! Thanks…sadly this occurrence is far more common than we realise…hence my optimistic take!
Titaxy
1 February 2014 at 2:00 amwow. loved it.
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4 February 2014 at 7:30 pmThanks T! 🙂
Viji Venu
1 February 2014 at 4:42 amWell thought!….Good one.
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4 February 2014 at 7:31 pmThank you Viji! 🙂
nibha gupta
1 February 2014 at 5:26 aman astonishing take at both the prompts!! liked the twist in the end!
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4 February 2014 at 7:32 pmThanks Nibha! Glad you liked it… 🙂
Shilpa Garg
1 February 2014 at 7:11 pmWow!! That’s a brilliant story!! And very smart of her 🙂
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4 February 2014 at 7:33 pmThank you Shilpa! 🙂
usha menon
1 February 2014 at 10:34 pmVery nicely you have integrated two prompts into one. Written brilliantly.
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4 February 2014 at 7:34 pmThank you Usha! Amazing what deadlines can do… 😛
Rainbow Hues
1 February 2014 at 11:14 pmTwo prompts wrapped in one…excellent !
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4 February 2014 at 7:35 pmThanks Kajal…amazing what the brain can do when you are running out of time! 😛
Talya Tate Boerner
2 February 2014 at 12:25 amWow. Very dark. Well done!
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4 February 2014 at 7:35 pmThank you Talya!
Gauri
2 February 2014 at 4:25 pmLovely take on the two prompts! And by the way I love the names of your two cats 🙂
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4 February 2014 at 7:36 pmWelcome here Gauri! And thank you…for the comment on the post and the kitties! 😀
Sreeja Praveen
2 February 2014 at 5:27 pmWow… the art of combining two prompts, and so beautifully and meaningfully 🙂 Good Story, and a smart protagonist !
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4 February 2014 at 7:46 pmWelcome here Sreeja! Thanks for the comment…it just fell into place with these two prompts. 🙂
nabanita
3 February 2014 at 12:40 amWonderful! Another interesting take on a prompt 🙂
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4 February 2014 at 7:47 pmThank you Nabanita! 🙂
Tinu menachery
3 February 2014 at 12:55 am*gulp* lolol … super loved ittt 🙂
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4 February 2014 at 7:48 pmWelcome here Tinu! Thank you… 🙂
dreamzandclouds
3 February 2014 at 8:39 pmI loved your take on the prompt…….a brilliant one! And I am glad that she had the last laugh 🙂
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4 February 2014 at 7:50 pmWelcome here Dreamzandclouds! Thanks for the comment…I am glad she got her revenge… 😀