Author's POV The environment was filled with laughter, chatter, and the sweet scent of henna. The women and children were dressed in colourful attire, applying it on each other’s hands, sharing stories that brought beautiful smiles across their faces. They were all gathered around the bride, who was sitting gracefully on the decorative chair. Henna was spread on both her hands as designer work, showing the new path the bride had chosen for herself, the new beginning of her life. At the big function, one girl was sitting in a corner. Her slender figure was draped in a saree, and the soft fabric hugged her curves. Her petite frame and the saree’s colour were a mesmerizing blend of turquoise and silver, reminiscent of a moonlit night sky. Her light brown-coloured gaze sparkled with a co

