Suhani still remembered the previous night's party—the one where she'd worn a sari to the office for the first time. The cream-colored, light silk sari draped over her body as if it had been crafted just for her. The boys and girls in the office couldn't stop praising her. Some said, "Gorgeous," others, "Royal." But amid the noise and conversation, she couldn't take a good look at herself.

Today, she had a day off from work. She decided to wear the same sari again—for herself, to take a look at herself. Slowly, she took off the sari, put on her blouse, styled her hair in the same sleek bun, applied the same light pink lipstick, drew a sharp line of kajal, and placed a small bindi on her forehead. Everything was the same as last night.