Short Story

Truth always triumphs.Honesty pays.
The girl nextdoor was married to a widower.On their first night , husband confessed he still loved his wife.Her memories he would always cherish.

She also dared to be truthful and honest.
Disclosed that she refused to marry the boy she loved because for him dowry was primary, love was secondary.

But not everybody can assimilate truth.She was sent back to her parents house.Divorce awaited her.Better than dowry death? I wonder.She paid, for her honesty.

- Apah