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Aashi, once known as Arjun, sat before the wide hotel mirror, her reflection catching the warm glint of the room’s dim lights. Riya stood behind her, hands resting on her shoulders with a reassuring strength that sent shivers down Aashi’s spine. Tonight, like many others, Riya would help Aashi in her journey—a journey marked by discovery, acceptance, and layers of secrecy they shared together.
Aashi felt a thrill of anticipation as Riya carefully opened the small case of jewelry and laid out the elements: thin, delicate bangles, a slender kamarband, and glistening payals that Aashi’s skin ached to feel. Tonight, Riya had brought along a deep-blue saree, adorned with shimmering silver thread. She had chosen it, she said, to celebrate Aashi’s bravery, to mark a small step in her self-acceptance.
As Aashi slipped into the blouse and petticoat, her hands trembled slightly. Riya sensed it immediately, brushing her fingers across Aashi’s bare shoulder. “Take a deep breath,” she whispered, her tone gentle, reassuring. “You’re beautiful.”
Piece by piece, Riya helped Aashi transform. She adjusted the pleats of the saree, letting her fingers linger for a moment against Aashi’s waist, then fastened the kamarband delicately over her hip. Each touch was deliberate and filled with a kind of care that made Aashi feel both vulnerable and powerful at once. When Riya finished placing the payals on her ankles, she paused, looking at Aashi’s reflection in the mirror with pride. “You’re glowing,” she murmured. Aashi felt the truth of it as her cheeks flushed pink.
Protective Love
Outside of their private moments, Riya always watched over Aashi, especially on campus. At their Master of Arts college, where classmates like Dhriti, Poonam, Payal, and Rutuja often cast curious glances, Riya was fiercely protective of Aashi’s privacy and dignity. If anyone made an offhand comment about Aashi’s subtle changes—her softer voice, her growing hair—Riya was quick to redirect the conversation or offer a gentle, assertive correction.
Once, when Dhriti mentioned in passing how delicate Aashi’s skin was looking, Aashi flushed, feeling the warmth of both pride and nervousness. Later that day, Rutuja, whose own personality was outspoken and direct, asked Riya privately, “Does Aashi ever push back? Ever question this transformation?”
Riya’s face turned expressionless and blank for a milisecond. How will Riya respond? Is she in some other thoughts after hearing Rutuja’s question? Does Aashi never push back or is Riya hiding something?
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