It was just another Friday morning during the South Indian summer in Chennai where Maya, the HR manager arrived at her office in her crisp white cotton saree. Being just another Friday, however, it came with a lot of anticipation as it was the day marked for the annual nude day for the new recruits where they are welcomed by the HR in an uninhibited and unique manner.
This year, there were four new recruits who were about to undergo the ritual at the all female office and all four of them had arrived early, both nervous as well as excited. Maya offered them a gentle smile having seen them seated at the front of her office.
She adjusted her saree's pallu as she stepped inside her cabin and the new recruits were sitting in a row just outside her office.
Anika was the youngest of the four who had short and curly hair. She wore a bright pink cotton kurti paired with soft, white leggings and dupatta. Next to her was Divya who was tall and wore a deep blue cotton saree. Her hair was tied back in a bun but a few loose strands fell on her face. Next was Priya who wore round glasses and a light green silk blouse paired with a simple white cotton skirt. Finally it was Kavitha who was the oldest of the group and wore a pale yellow salwar kameez.
"Good morning, ladies," Maya greeted them as she walked out of her office.
"Today is not only a tradition but also it is about getting over the barriers that we may have with each other in a physical as well as emotional manner." she continued.
"Follow me," Maya instructed, and she led the way into her office.
She closed the door behind and turned to face the recruits.
"Now, ladies, as you know, today is special. A day to embrace vulnerability and to let go of inhibitions." She paused.
"Please, undress."
Anika was the first to start and her fingers fumbled as she untied the knot in her kurti. She slowly lifted it off her head revealing her simple cotton bra. Next a tug at the waistband of her leggings, and she stood in her matching cotton bra and panties.
Divya meanwhile let her elegant saree fall on the floor revealing a simple blouse and petticoat. Next she unhooked her blouse revealing her ample bosom intact inside her bra. Then in a single, fluid motion, the petticoat came down and she stood in her satin pair of underwear.
Priya was next as she went through the buttons of her blouse, revealing a simple bra. Next she slipped out of her skirt with her petite frame now bare in her bra and panties.
Kavitha was last as she untied the strings of her salwar followed by her kameez, revealing a simple cotton bra and panties.
Maya scanned the room, a hint of pleasure on her lips.
"Now, ladies, let us embrace this truly, go ahead."
