“You should take care, dear.” Mom is shaking her head.
“Sister-in-law: How will she come with us now?” Aunty spoke, looking at the Sanya with pity.
“Don’t worry, I will arrange everything according to her comfort, and our estate is also just an hour away from here. So don’t worry,” Father said.
Brother the roads are not in good condition here. I don’t think we should take the risk of taking her there.” Uncle replies to Father.
I am feeling bad for my Sanya. She came here to take care of me, and I looked at her, all injured.
“Mom, if you want, Sister can stay here with me.” At least I can do this much for her, I thought.
Before Mom can answer anything, Aunty says, “That would be wonderful.” Everyone looked at Auntie.
“Princess, I guess this would be good, and Sister-in-law, you don’t worry about her. I will stay with her to take care of her. You know, she is just like my daughter, whom I never had. I will be restless if I am not with her. Please, Sister-in-law.” Aunt’s request melts Mom’s heart.
Mom smiles, looking at the love she has for Sanya. Mom looks at Azar for his view. “Mom, you don’t have to look at me. It is Ara’s house. That means your house, and she can stay here as long as she wants to. And I will make sure she stays comfortably here, so don’t worry.” He says it respectfully.
“Thank you, son, thank you so much.” Mom says, feeling proud.
We took a break for some time and came back to the palace.
Grandpa and my parents stayed one more day to check on Sanya’s health and left the next day.
I also stayed with the Sanya in case she needed anything. She was in so much pain after taking a painkiller as well. I chose to stay by her side till she slept, but I slept before her in her bed.
The next day, I woke up and went to my chamber, and Azar was sleeping peacefully. I went straight to my chamber to get ready for the day.
I wore a nice dress and came to Azar’s chamber to wake him up. I know he is also an early riser, and it is time for his gym.
“My King.” I bent a little toward him and spoke, caressing his hair.
He opens his eyes, looking at me. “Good morning, my love,” he says, packing on my lips.
“Where were you last night? I was waiting for you,” he complained, knowing very well where I was.
“I am sorry, My King. I was with Sanya; she was in pain, and I was waiting for her to go to sleep, but I don’t know when I fell asleep.” I pout.
“Never mind, but you have to bear the punishment for this,” he and his punishments gosh.
“And what will be that?” I ask playfully.
“I would have punished you right now, but because I have an important meeting, I will show you in the night.” He said he got up and went to the bathroom. And I know better what kind of punishment it will be, and now I am a little scared and a little excited.
I kept his clothes on the bed and left to see other things, as today is my first time in the kitchen, so I have to make something for everyone.
I first dropped by Sanya, who is sleeping peacefully, and I knew she would not get up soon, so I went down and met with Aunt Nina, who took me to the kitchen and asked me to make whatever I liked.
“Dear, today there will be a few people for breakfast who are important to the estate. Our priest will also join, so do everything accordingly. Do not exhaust yourself. Just make one thing rest chief manage. Then change into a nice dress. Yes, one more thing: do not forget to take their blessing. I know you are Queen, but they are all older than you.” Aunt Nina spoke.
“Yes, Aunt Nina”, I nod in understanding. I know Azar likes kheer (an Indian dish made with milk and rice). Being an Indian lady in the family my great grandmother, we always stay connected to Indian culture and the food. And same goes to Azar’s family as well. So first I started on that because that takes the most time, and then I made some other stuff for the breakfast.
Everything was ready in two hours. I checked the time. It is already 9 a. m., and everyone might be coming anytime soon. I asked the housekeeper to set the table, and I went to change quickly.
Once I come back, I notice everyone is sitting at the table, and Grandfather and Azar came almost at the same time, behind Aunty and Aunt Nina.
I took blessings from everyone, started serving food to our guests, and stood by Azar.
“My Queen, you have made delicious food.” Priest and others praise my food.
“Thank you, Priest.” Saying, I look down. I am not good at taking compliments.
Aunt Nina smiles and says, “Priest is not only good at food, but she is also good at everything.” Now it is too much. All the praise is making me blush.
Azar looks at me like he is asking me if I have made all these things, and I just shrug like it is not a big deal for me. And, indeed, it is no big deal.
“Thank you for kheer, which is my favourite.” He whispers.
“I know. The only reason it is on the menu today” I whisper back, looking down.
Azar says nothing and eats his food. After finishing the food, the guests left after giving their blessings to us.
Grandfather called me, and I sat next to him. He gifted me a beautiful diamond set of Grandmom Sire’s, and Aunt Nina gifted me gold bangles. Aunty and give me a cover of cash, and Azar might have given me his blessing to make his favourite food because he left saying nothing.