16 One Mystery Unveiled (2/2)

But to his surprise, at the mention of dance Jayne had transformed into an entirely different person. She was thoroughly enjoying the dancing and merry-making. Ronnie also felt happy on seeing her happy.

The feasting lasted for the following day and night.

The actual marriage is observed by putting a mark of b.u.t.ter on the forehead of the bride and groom. Da Nuru and the bride were smeared with the b.u.t.ter on the forehead. Both of them were smiling shyly to themselves. They didn't talk much except laugh around.

The bride was given a dowry by her family and friends. It consisted of rugs, woolen carpets, yak-wool mats and a cattle.

Everyone looked happy.

Then, the party returned home along with the bride.

It was Da Nuru's wedding night.  So everybody left the couple and went back to their respective houses.

Even Jayne and Ronnie got back to their house. On reaching home, Ronnie took the b.u.t.ter kept near the altar and applied it on Jayne's forehead. His eyes burned amidst the light of the lamp in the dark.

Even Jayne took some b.u.t.ter and smeared it on Ronnie's forehead.

They didn't speak a word. Their eyes lit up in the darkness of the room.

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