Mom and I enter the house. I see Bobby watching TV. She gives me a look and smiles like I am meeting her for the first time. I was seriously hoping that at least Bobby would recognize me in this entire world but my hopes are flushed.
She looks at me for another 5 seconds and jumps from the sofa. She launches herself on me. I startled for a second but before I could react, she hugs me very tight that I feel trouble in breathing.
Hey, what are you doing? I can't breathe. L-le-leave me. She gets away realizing what she was doing. I say, "Do you welcome everyone who comes to your home?"
She replies with a big smile from her ear to ear, "Not everyone, just my new beautiful sister."
My mouth left open at her comment, "You recognize me?"
Bobby, "Not at the very first look but yes after a couple of seconds, I found that it's you. By the way, you look so beautiful. I didn't expect this much beauty if I truly say."
I, "Why is everybody complimenting me today only? Haven't I looked good as a boy?"
Mom, "Yes you do but not as much as you do now."
I, "I guess I need to get used to of these compliments."
Dad, "What took so long to you come back this late?"
I, "Hello! Just look at these bags you carried in the house and look at me then you will get your answer."
Dad, "ok, stupid question. Agni you were not carrying any bank cards. How you paid for all this. It looks too much to spend."
Mom, "Don't worry, it is all from Amayra's earning and she needs them all, not to mention."
Dad, "You two must be tired. Bobby help Ashu carry all this to his room."
Bobby, "You mean Amayra."
Dad, "Come on! No more teasing. Let him relax and then we all can play this 'practice practice for movie'."
Bobby's smile fades and she nods in agreement. I look at dad giving him a look saying thank you. He smiles back and gestures me to go to my room. Mom texts school that I won't be able to come tomorrow as well.
Yes, we can text school anytime and they read all of them during assembly. As soon as I lay my back on the bed, I fall asleep within instances. It was a very very long and tiring day.
Wednesday, 6th January 2017
I wake up around 7 a.m. and I look at myself. To my surprise, I am wearing a nightgown. I seriously don't remember changing my clothes. Next instance, mom enters my room and wishes me, "Good morning sweetheart."
I murmur in half-sleep, "Goood Moorniing Mmoom."
I continue, "When did I change into this?"
Mom reply, "No, you didn't. Yesterday, you fell asleep as soon as you hit the bed. I tried to wake you up but you didn't wake. So, I changed your clothes."
I, "Yeah, I was really tired. Thanks, mom."
She smiles, "Sweetie, get up and get some clothes for your bath. Now that you are living life of a girl, so you can't run from bathroom to your room in just a towel."
I nod and look for the shopping bags but I found none.
I say, "Mom, where are all the bags gone?"
Mom, "Just look in your wardrobe, Amayra."
Seriously, I don't like being called Amayra but I choose it so nothing can be done now. Way to success is not easy at all and it's just a start.
I open my wardrobe and see none of my male clothes are there. It is completely changed into a girl's wardrobe now which, I guess, I am now.
I, "Mom, will you please help me please."
Mom, "Sure dear. Since it's your first day officially as a girl. I think we should start simple."
She hands me a pair of a white and blue bra and panty then a yellow top and a hot pant to wear.
She continues, "You don't know walking in heals and I won't like it see you tripping everywhere. So, you should wear your yellow flat sandals. Now, go take the bath and change into it. We need something important to discuss before you leave for the practice."
I nod and pick everything to the bathroom. After bath, I dry myself and look in the mirror at my new body, thanks to Mr. Rajan. Standing nude in front of a mirror, looking at myself but feeling like I am looking at someone else.
I instantly turn around thinking that I am looking at a nude girl but soon realize that she is none other than me. Mr. Rajan did such a great job turning me into a girl that even I am in doubt now. No one would believe me if I tell them I am not a girl.
I pull myself out of the thoughts and dress up in my new clothes. Thanks to mom that she didn't pick something catchy for me to wear. I call my mom that I am ready and she comes to me.
Mom, "Did you use my body wash as I said?"
I nod and she leads me to her room and says, "Since we didn't have time to set up your makeup in your room, so we will do it here today."
I, "Mom, is it necessary to wear all this makeup?"
Mom, "No dear, girls your age don't use all of this but a little touch is important."
She applies a light pink colored lipstick to my lips, yellow nail polish matching my top, some mascara in my eyes, and some whitening cream on my face. She says, "This should work for now."
Then she braids my new long hair in two ponytails, one on each side and places the small hairs using some clips so they won't come to my face and disturb me.
Then we move to the living room where I see my dad watching me and waiting for us to come.