Virginity:A burden of traditions
Pankaj-Are you fine, Prerna?
Prerna said yes wiping her tears.
Pankaj was trying to calm Prerna who was newly married to him.
Prerna was heading towards her new home (Pankaj's house) after marriage.
She was sobbing profoundly as she was separated from her parents.
As soon as they reached Pankaj’s house. Pankaj’s family welcomed the new bride in a very grand and pompous way. All the rituals and customs were performed with ecstasy and perfection. Everyone was very happy.
But no one knew what was going in Prerna’s mind. She was a smart, independent working woman. She was sad, as she had to leave her parent's house after marriage. She was happy because she is going to start a beautiful phase of life that every girl dreams of.
The reason for her anxiety is confusing. She was anxious thinking about her first night as she was a virgin. Prerna was curious to explore a new experience, but was shy also.
A girl needs time to open up to anyone. As it was an arranged marriage Prerna and Pankaj had met only twice after their engagement.
After all the hectic rituals and tradition completion, Prerna’s sisters in law took her to the room. They asked her to stay there and take rest.
Prerna was having a very strange feeling. She was in her dreamland thinking about her...