Book 1, Chapters 7 - 11 Summary

In Chapter 7, Sudha feels as if she is being completely ruled by her mother. She wants to go to Anju, but on the way she stops when she sees the silhouette of her mother in her room. Her mother is crying. At this point Sudha realizes the stories her mother told were the only way for her to cover the disappointment in her life. However, these stories are slowly coming apart. Sudha realizes she should not fight against her mother's decision. In Chapter 8, Anju is angry with Sudha's decision not to fight her mother's will. Sudha reminds Anju that what she has always wanted was a happy family. Getting married is a step in this direction. In Chapter 9, Sudha sees Ashok again. Although he has a letter for her, she is not able to take it.

In Chapter 10, the...