Priya got down from the bus after a tired day at work and walked towards a private practice of a physician. She was asked by her prospective in-laws, especially her mother in law, to undergo a medical examination before the wedding. It was her in-laws' family physician and her mom in-law and sister in-law were already there waiting for Priya. Priya was still clad in her saree she wore to the office entered the clinic.
Her mom in-law greeted Priya with a gentle nod as her prospective sister in law but with a smile., in the waiting area.
Her name was called and Priya followed the nurse into the examination room, followed by her inlaws as well. The room was well lit and had an examination table in yue middle.
"Please remove your footwear" instructed Priya the nurse as the in-laws watched on.
She slowly fumbled with the straps and undid the sandals leaving her barefoot exposed against the cold tile floor.
"Let's begin with the basics" said the doctor who guided Priya to the examination table.
Priya sat down amidst the gaze of her in-laws as the doctor started examining her ears. Then she asked Priya to open her mouth and checked inside followed by a quick check on her eyes. Priya tried to keep an eye contact with the doctor in order to avoid the same with her in-laws.
"Now remove your saree please" instructed the doctor.
Priya claimed down from the table with a tinge of uneasiness and blush in regard to the prospect of having to undress. She took a deep breath and unpinned her pallu, letting it fall as she took off the pleats which fell around her on the floor.