Ithu
I was in my room playing with my daughter when I heard my mom call me. Peer down at her from the first floor, I watch her pacing up and down the living room.
"What is it, amma?"
"Aadhi and his parents are coming home. Hurry up, drape a nice saree, and get Oviya ready as well.."
I wonder what is the big deal about Aadhi and his parents coming home. Being my uncle and aunt, it's not uncommon for them to visit us and I usually don't have to dress up for them. What's even more quizzical is Mom asking me to wear a saree. Before I can enquire her about it, she disappears out of my sight.
Not having the patience to go down and ask what was going on, I decided to do as instructed by my mom. I pick out a beige netted saree and take my time to wrap it around me. Using a clutcher, I pa
