A Step To You

Twenty seven

Yukti's pov

"Aaaahhh Yukku betaa, Gulks Mera bachcha !"

Aunt Archana greeted us with open arms as we enter the house. She gave us each two kisses.

"I missed you both. Ooh you did the grocery shopping?" Aunt Archana took the bags from her daughter and looked at her fervently. I can already hear what she's going to say next so told her I'd bring the bags I have to the kitchen.

"I'll come with you, Yukku!" She said and went to the kitchen first.

I looked at Gulki who just watched her mom then went upstairs. I sighed.

"Yukku ! Are you going to bake?" Aunt Archana said as I laid the ingredients on the table.

"Yes Auntie. I'm going to give cookies to my club members. They've been working really hard these past few days."

"Oh, how sweet of you! When will the performance be?"

"Second week of December."

"That's great.. but a bit sad. Your mom wanted to attend but she's not coming back til the last week."

I nodded, "Mom told me that. It's fine. I can let my friends take a video." I took the eggs from the basket.

"No, no, no. I'll attend of course!"

"Really Auntie? You're going to watch Gulki perform?"

"No, I'm going to watch you--- wait, beta, who would perform?" she asked in shock.

"Gulki. She joined the club." I smiled.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!"

I was surprised at Auntie's sudden shout that I accidentally let go of the eggs I'm holding.

Gulki appeared out of nowhere, "What happened?"

Aunt Archana looked at her daughter while clasping her two hands. When Gulki approached us, she held both of her cheeks. "Betu! You have joined the music club?"

Gulki sighed and glanced at me. I bit my lip and held out a peace sign.(⁠─⁠.⁠─⁠|⁠|⁠）

"Mom---"

"Why didn't you told me? Ahihi! I'm going to buy a new video camera--no! I'll rent a videographer to take a video of your performance hihi! I'm going to contact your Director uncle  if he could recommend a good one."

"Shouldn't you take a rest?" Gulki asked h mother who just waved her hand and left giggling.

Gulki looked at me like I did something.

"Sorry I didn't know Auntie doesn't---"

"What happened to the eggs?"

"I--I let go of them in shock when Auntie screamed," I laughed a bit.

"What are you going to bake?"

"Uhm... Just... Some cookies."

"I'll go and buy new eggs. You can put these on tupperware so we can still cook them," she went out.

I followed her with my eyes. She's extra kind today? What could have happened?

I shook my head. Nevermind that Yukti Kapoor. At least there's a development between you two. (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)

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Maa told me that if you put your heart into cooking, the result would be great. She's not a professional like Auntie Archana but she makes super delectable dishes that I can be proud of.