Today, I’m opening my heart about our two-week European honeymoon – the first time I lived 24/7 as Rani, Priya’s devoted Indian wife. No hiding, no switching back to Rohan. Just silk, sarees, soft steps, and pure love under foreign skies. Arrival in Paris – The First Full Day as Rani Our flight from Delhi was long but exciting. I travelled in a comfortable cream anarkali suit with a light dupatta, minimal makeup, and my wig styled neatly. Airport security was nerve-wracking – the male name on my passport made me anxious – but Priya held my hand the whole time and whispered encouragement. “You’re my beautiful wife. Own it.” Landing in Paris felt like a dream. In our charming Airbnb near Montmartre, I unpacked and transformed. For our first evening, I chose the navy blue silk saree we had bought in Chandni Chowk. Priya helped drape it, adjusting the pleats and pinning the pallu securely over my shoulder. She loved the way the zari border shimmered. We walked hand-in-hand along the Seine at sunset. My payals were replaced with elegant flats, but the soft sway of the saree made me feel graceful. Priya couldn’t stop taking photos – me posing in front of the Eiffel Tower, the wind gently lifting my dupatta, a red bindi glowing on my forehead. “You look like a Bollywood heroine who stepped out of a dream,” she said, kissing my cheek openly. In Europe, no one stared strangely. Two women in love? Perfectly normal. That night, I cooked a simple Indian meal in the kitchen wearing a floral kurti and leggings – dal, rice, and aloo sabzi. Priya hugged me from behind as I stirred the pot, calling me her “perfect desi wife.” We ended the evening cuddling under a blanket, her fingers tracing the mangalsutra around my neck. Venice – Romance in a Saree on the Canals Venice was pure magic. I wore the soft cream saree with golden zari for our gondola ride. The boatman smiled warmly as Priya helped me step in carefully, the heavy skirt gathered in my lap. Floating through the narrow canals, I rested my head on her shoulder, feeling the gentle rock of the water and the weight of my bangles. We fed each other gelato and took a thousand selfies. One afternoon, while exploring St. Mark’s Square, a light drizzle started. Priya wrapped her shawl around both of us, pulling me close. In that moment, all the years of hiding in India disappeared. I was fully her wife – soft, protected, and cherished. Later, back at our canal-side apartment, I changed into a flowing maxi dress she had chosen for me. We danced slowly to Indian music playing on her phone, laughing when my steps got tangled in the fabric. Challenges came too. Walking long distances in slightly heeled shoes tested my endurance. My voice still needed practice in public (I kept it soft and let Priya do most of the talking). Once, a shopkeeper in a boutique politely asked if I needed the men’s or women’s section while I browsed scarves – my height sometimes gave clues. But Priya’s confidence and quick thinking always smoothed things over. “She’s with me,” she’d say proudly. Swiss Alps – Peaceful Days as Her Homemaker Wife In the Swiss Alps, we stayed in a cozy chalet. This was where I embraced daily wife rituals the most. Every morning I woke early, did my makeup lightly, wore a warm salwar kameez or a sweater over a blouse, and prepared breakfast – omelettes, toast, and masala chai. Priya would come to the kitchen, hug me, and say, “My Rani makes the best chai in the world.” We took scenic train rides and walks in the mountains. I layered pashminas over my Indian tops, feeling both traditional and adventurous. Evenings were for intimacy and stories – me sitting at her feet sometimes, massaging her legs after long days, or her helping me remove my makeup and jewelry with gentle hands. The freedom of wearing only feminine clothes for two weeks healed something deep inside me. No more secret stashing of clothes. No more shame. Just joy in pleating a saree, choosing the right bindi for the day, and coming home to my wife. Coming Back to Reality Returning to India was bittersweet. At the airport, I changed back into “Rohan” clothes with a heavy heart. But the memories – and the photos we kept safely on a private drive – stayed with us. The trip strengthened our bond. Priya now calls me Rani even at home most days, and we’ve started planning more private getaways. This honeymoon proved that love can create its own world, even when Indian society isn’t ready. For anyone reading who longs for such freedom: it’s possible, step by step, with the right person by your side.
CD Stories is a multilingual open platform. Stories published are generated by writers. The platform has not reviewed, modified, or validated contents and holds no liability regarding content quality or copyright infringements.
Discussion (0)
No comments shared yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Discussion (0)