yā Laylā
i saw You dancing one day
and i was never the same again
i knew my father would not approve
You are not important to his business
his culture
his family
his empire
but i didn’t care
because i loved You
the kind of love that keeps one up late at night, burning for connection
and so when push came to shove
we were married
in a ceremony unattended by those from my world
and we had to go far away from where i came from so we could discover deeper levels of our love and commitment to each other
because i chose You
and i would do it all over again
and rededicate my life once more to making You happy
because i can never forget You dancing in Chandni Chowk
for You were the most beautiful
and always will be
A Mercy Case 
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