Chapter 15

"Have you seen Cheel, Ritian?" Sari's mother asked him when she became idle later that day. Ritian breathe heavily behind her, lagging for a moment before jumping with the heavy load on his back. Sure, old people thought he's a magnificent camel. It was a satisfying job. Ritian snorted. "He's a newly wedded guy. It's strange to ask that. He's spending time with his bride for sure!"

The aunt eyed him with weirded expression. "I saw him slip out of their backdoor awhile ago. I expected him to be back by this time. Why is he still not here?"

Ritian put his hands up. Totally nonchalant about the groom. The reception venue looks especially good. Since it was approaching afternoon, the reception is expected to end in the evening. The women set out lanterns in every corner. They will light it out once it darkens.

A commotion occured not too far from them both. Ritian snap his head towards the noise and saw one of the hunters back with a gloomy face.

"Papa won a big black pig!" A delighted sc