Rida gripped the cup tightly to prevent its departure from her hands.

She tried to focus back on Mrs. Jalil as she was boasting how she always got Brazilian wax done in her favorite salon "La Belle".

"I never go anywhere else, girls, it's the place to be if you need to mow the lawn down there". Mrs. Jalil added while chuckling.

Rida was not a conservative person, in fact, she prided over the fact that she was quite modern, despite her secluded upbringing, she has managed to learn the dos and don'ts of life of the wife of a wealthy software engineer.

They might not be super-rich but they were doing much better since Jibran got a promotion last year.

So although she never bats an eyelid on most shocking discoveries this recent news made her eyes go as big as saucers.

She tried to imagine 50 years old Mrs. Jalil laying all bare to get herself, hair-free.

Rida was glad for the cover she got by pretending to take a sip from her cup. She managed to regain her composure as she daintily placed the teacup back on the saucer.

Shehla was speaking now, "Of course, Mrs. Jalil. I always get it done from Dabs. Their services are impeccable."

Rida absorbed this fresh piece of information. The gears in her mind were turning rapidly as she realized she wasn't aware of this mandatory practice of her carefully selected social circle. 

All six of them were enjoying Hi-Tea arranged by Naila at her home. This circle was the most convenient one for Rida, as none of the women were filthy rich but rather moderately well off like herself. Naila, Shehla, Zoonia, Mawra, Mrs. Jalil and herself, made this substantial group.

She had taken months to carefully ease herself in their inner circle. She even spent almost all of her savings on buying them expensive gifts. They were an added expenditure that month but still, at least she managed to get the almost perfect social life for herself.

Rida thought about the Bikini Wax dilemma as she drove back to her luxurious condo.

Last year Jibran had managed to buy a new apartment for them. He wanted to give their children the best neighborhood he could afford. Rida couldn't be more delighted with this. She had supported Jibran's decision with all her heart and soon they moved to this beautiful two-story condo.

Her thoughts drifted towards Jibran and she loved the warm feeling that crept up from her toes to her stomach whenever she thought about him. A bikini wax didn't sound like a bad idea after all. Rida hummed serenely as she parked the car in her driveway.