Then he asked for the blouse catalog. Daddy quickly flipped pages which had typical old fashioned designs and stopped at the page with the latest trends… He put his finger on a blouse which was literally a bralette and looked at me.
I looked away embarrassed, daddy said “why? What is wrong with this design Usha… it is the present fashion trend and will look great on you”. I shyly replied “daddy you know I have never worn anything like this. This is too aggressive and exposing”.
Daddy said “so what Usha, now is a good time to try it”. Now even before I could say anything, dad looked at Laal. He said “please make two of these matching that black and beige sarees”.
I shrieked “no daddy, please no” and flipped the pages to designs similar to what I wear. I said “daddy please go with this”. He flipped one page to designs which were in between my selection and his.
He said “Usha your choice is very out of date. I am willing to settle for this alternative or what I chose earlier, only… You decide between these two”. Now thinking about his first choice, the second option seemed better despite the exposure.
The back was just a string on top to keep it together and the bottom was just a thin strip of cloth to cover the bra straps. I tried my luck by saying “I don’t know how Daya will take this daddy”.
Dad replied “ohh you don’t have to worry about him”. Dad told Laal to make all the blouses with this new design. I was told to go with the female assistant to my room for the measurements.
Dad told them to deliver two blouses of the colors of my choosing asap for my existing sarees, then they left. I served lunch and sat with dad. Surprisingly today dad seemed to be in a mood to help.
He worked with me in the kitchen getting the food ready which he has never done before. Every now and then he placed his palms on my waist feeling it on the silliest of excuse.
Honestly I was so used to this now and it felt very good, so I kept quiet. While serving lunch, my father in law was openly staring down my cleavage because we were alone.
I had already tried to cover my chest as good as I could with my saree pallu but while bending forward it would naturally hang loose. I decided to let go and continued with lunch.
To be continued….
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