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Honor Bet
Honor Bet
Honor Bet
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Honor Bet

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A short story by women's fiction bestselling author Sonia Rumzi.

At the age of eight, she was promised to him, at the age of twelve, they married. But a family secret revealed could upset the happy life. What is the truth? A story of unfairness, oppression and final joy.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHeart Press
Release dateSep 12, 2011
ISBN9781937079208
Honor Bet
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Sonia Rumzi

Writer Sonia Rumzi, an English Literature major in college; turned to, Medical Technology, for practical purposes. Originally from Egypt, her knowledge base includes; cooking, knitting, oil painting, photography, travel and movies; and most importantly, raising her daughters. Sonia uses this rich background writing on the human condition.

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    Honor Bet - Sonia Rumzi

    Honor Bet

    by

    Sonia Rumzi

    Sausalito, California

    This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

    Copyright © 2011 Sonia Rumzi All rights reserved.

    Published by Heart Press at Smashwords

    Cover Art Copyright © 2011 istefano.com

    Layout and Design by Stefano

    All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. For information: Heart Press, Rights Department, 1001 Bridgeway, #161, Sausalito, CA 94965

    First Edition Sep 2011

    ISBN: 978-1-937079-20-8

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    Honor Bet

    Swinging from side to side in embarrassment when introduced to her betrothed for the first time, the girl blushed. Her father motioned her to approach and Amina moved into the room towards her smiling parent. At her age it was still permissible for a woman to enter a room where unfamiliar men visited their home.

    It seemed clear from the onset that the young man's interest in her was genuine as he reached into his white thawb, the traditional men's dress, bringing out a sweet which he handed the bride-to-be. This was all done, after permission looks were exchanged between the two men where her father allowed this exchange.

    Reaching for the toffee, his hand touched hers making the girl hesitate. But desire for the candy overcame shyness and the girl snatched it before the handsome man changed his mind.

    We have to be careful not to ruin your teeth Amina, said the young man to his fiance.

    Amina brushes her teeth two times a day or more. Don't you, my gem? asked her father.

    Amina did not brush her teeth twice a day and sometimes she forgot for two days. But, contradicting or correcting

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