The Decision Was Yours.....

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Next day....
Anamika woke up early the whole room echoed with the sound of her bangles and her anklets.

Arjun was feeling irritated because of the sound, he closed his ears with the pillow still he was not able to sleep comfortably.

He woke up and threw the duvet away from his body and stood up. He saw Anamika in light blue Rajasthani lehenga. She was busy putting the vermillion on her partitioned hair when she turned around she saw him standing too close to her.
She was startled when he suddenly grabbed her by her waist and pulled her closer.
She collided with his broad and hard chest and winced in pain.

"I swear if you wear those anklets again...."
Before he could continue she placed both her hands on his bare chest and saw directly in his eyes and pushed him away.

"Rana sa you can't order me what to wear and what not to and by the way I love them"

She tapped her feet on the ground to tease him more and went away smiling victoriously.

Arjun was left fuming.

"You will pay for it Kuwar ranisa " he muttered gritting his teeth.

Anamika adjusted her veil covering her head and went downstairs. She prayed infront of the temple and took the blessings of elders. When she came out she saw her kuwar sa standing there with a mysterious smile.

"Anamika you are a kuwar ranisa of prathabhgarh now and you have responsibilities with that post"

" today your task is to prepare lunch for 200 prist , I know it's not easy so you can take help from the helpers"

Ranisa ordered her

"And I might remind , you are not allowed to eat anything before they are served to the priest "

Anamika timidly nodded her head and was about to leave when Arjun came near her and whispered in her ears
"Best of luck Kuwar ranisa " he said in a mocking tone and left.

Anamika went to the kitchen and started preparing lunch for them.
She was new to the place and was not much familiar with where the things are kept.
She turned around and noticed not a single helper was present she was disappointed when she saw a maid passing by, she asked her
" Where are all the helpers?"

"Chhama Kuwar ranisa, kuwarsa ne hume aapki sahayta krne se mna kiya hai"

[Forgive us kuwar ranisa, kuwarsa has forbidden us from helping you]

Anamika's blood was boiling with anger, she dismissed her and started cooking all alone without any help.

By the time she was done it was already noon. She was tired, she felt her throat has dried ,lips were parched and she felt a bit dizzy but still she served them alone without any help.

Her hands were bruised with a bit burns while cooking but she was unfazed by it and was more determined.

Everyone appreciated her for the food she prepared. She smiled politely and took blessings from them.