Dvesas
Lakshmi
A melodious voice rang out from the small temple inside the female ward. It appears that Gayatri is worshiping Lord Shiva.
“I came to visit my daughter-in-law. Mahadewa bless you” said Gayatri's mother-in-law after Gayatri and her two servants performed a cult.
“Greetings mom” Gayatri approaching while carrying the tray of her devotee.
Lakshita, Gayatri's mother-in-law wearing a Tikka on the forehead of her son-in-law, Gayatri was about to set her mother-in-law's feet on but was immediately restrained by Lakshita.
“I hope you feel at home in Astapura, I can't visit you often. Enjoy your days, Siddarth will be back in two days” said Lakshita.
Gayatri and her mother-in-law talked for a while. Not long after, Lakshita left and returned to the palace.
After Lakshita, Gayatri and her two servants left for the women's ward kitchen.
“There is something you need Mr. Puteri” asked Sanjana after giving his greetings and introducing himself.
“I will learn to cook Hindustan food, and use this kitchen” Gayatri said.
“What does this Princess do, are not the nobles forbidden to touch the kitchen?” whispered one of the servants.
“Do not worry that dirty hands can be washed”, Gayatri said in response to the whispers.
“Princesses by government rules, only the waiter can use the kitchen. You are not allowed to cook in this kitchen” Sanjana said.
“I too am a servant who serves my husband. If you still do not allow me to use this kitchen, then I will use the palace” kitchen said Gayatri calmly.
Sanjana's face was pale. He was unable to speak any more, other than allowing Gayatri to use the ladies' ward kitchen.
“I want to try making snacks, do you guys have any ideas?” ask Gayatri
“How about Dokla” suggestion Rupika.
Gayatri thought for a moment, Dokla steamed cake with a mixture of coconut, yogurt, and green chili. Gayatri has eaten vegetarian dishes several times.
“How about you?” gayatri asked Gunjana.
“Golgappa” said Gunjana briefly.
“Alright, we will try both” Gayatri said.
The three of them started cooking.
Rupika is very active in explaining to Gayatri how to cook the two foods, while Gunjana is more silent while following Rupika's instructions.
After trying several times, finally both foods managed to make with a portion that is quite a lot.
“Help me take her” said Gayatri lifting the tray containing Dokla. Rupika carries the Golgappa tray while Gunjana carries a jug filled with sour sauce as Golgappa stuffing.
The two servants were shocked, as Gayatri said her greetings at the place she was referring to.
The dancers' quarters.
“Please enter Mr. Puteri” said one of the dancers invited Gayatri in.
“Let me take him”, Gayatri said as the dancer asked for the tray.
Gayatri stepped inside the place. Gayatri admired the interior of the room, which was very well designed.
The main room of the dance consists of
the court beside him stood firm pillars. On the roof
there is a string of glass in a certain angle.
Around the floor there is a comfortable seat.
“Today I learned to cook with my butler. You will be the first to try my cooking” said Gayatri put the food he carried.
“Thank you princess, this is the first time a woman has come to visit”, said the dancer.
“What's your name? ask Gayatri.
“My name is Rishi, I am in charge of guarding the dancers” said Rishi who turns out to be a man who dresses like a woman.
“Eatlah” said Gayatri ssambil researching one by one dancers who took the food.
In addition to the interior of the room is good, the dancers are also good at taking care of themselves. Gayatri could see their smooth skin exposed behind the saree they were wearing.
Their makeup is not excessive, clothes
what they wear is no better than what Gayatri wears, but
why did a sense of inferiority fill his heart.
“Which Laksmi” whispered Gayatri on Gunjana.
Gunjana whispered the features of the woman, without pointing at her directly. Occasionally, Gunjana's eyes glanced at Laksmi who was eating.
Gayatri's eyes were fixed on the girl wearing a green saree, sitting hidden among the dancers.
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