I was forced to remove my beard as I had given my word to my mom, that in the fullness of time I shall remove it.

Everything that was virtual was turning real that day.

We enjoyed our first conversation in person, while we were permitted to speak with each other privately and to give our reply to our parents.

Her uncle demanded that no picture should be taken of us both standing together, until we were formally engaged. Even a picture taken by my sister was deleted on demand.