Shwetha S Chetty

The Guinea Pig on the Wheel Shwetha S Chetty

Were you ever asked to settle down in life? Did the pressures of society get to you? Your friends telling you to get married on and off? The announcing of newborns or wedding dates adding to the weight? Would you really go down that path if you had a choice?

Kaira thought she was independent from all this too, until age caught up. Suddenly, the whole wardrobe of social media had ramp walks of pregnant friends, photo shoots of newly-weds and wedding bling shining bright in her face.

Hmm. This actually does seem enticing, she thought to herself. Is this what I really want though? Maybe it's because my hair is only going to stay black for a few more years! Oh no, what if I don't have any hair on my head (She touches the hair on her head) by the time I am 30? Will I die alone? (Her eyes grow wide and her heart pounds louder) What if I am buried alone too?

Do the greys matter or not?

Let's find out...