Gunay sat inside, her hands trembling slightly as her sisters adjusted her veil. When Tarlan’s mother entered, she held a small velvet box. Inside lay a simple gold band tied with a vibrant red ribbon. As is tradition, the elder of the family stepped forward. With a blessing for "sweetness and light," he placed the ring on Gunay’s finger and snipped the red ribbon.
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In a quiet village tucked between the green hills of Azerbaijan, Tarlan had been waiting for this day since the first time he saw Gunay by the old stone well. He wore his finest suit, his heart drumming a rhythm faster than any naghara (drum) could play. Behind him stood his entire family, carrying ornate trays— xoncha —filled with traditional sweets, mirrors, and dyed candles. Gunay sat inside, her hands trembling slightly as