Kashi Vishwanath: Two Eclipsed Hearts 💕

CHAPTER 53 : "A ROYAL BREAKFAST & ANJALI'S UNKNOWN FEAR "

After their morning heartfelt moments filled with love, Vishwanath and Kashi descended the stairs together, hands in hand, their footsteps echoing softly on the marble. The golden morning sunlight poured in through the grand windows, casting a warm glow on the richly carved dining table where the rest of the family was already seated.

Kashi's eyes scanned the room with a slight crease on her forehead. Her mother wasn't there.

Noticing the worry on her daughter-in-law's face, Shalini gently smiled and said, "Kashi beta (daughter) Anjali ji wasn't feeling too well today. So i sent the breakfast to her room earlier. She's resting now. Don't worry, you can meet her after you finish your breakfast."

Kashi gave a soft nod, though her concern didn't completely fade.

Soon, the royal servers arrived, dressed in crisp uniforms, carrying ornate brass containers etched with the Singhania crest. With practiced grace, they began removing the lids, revealing a classic Indian breakfast: karele ki sabzi (bitter gourd vegetable curry), paneer bhurji (spicy scrambled paneer), multigrain rotis, and fresh curd.

At once, Rudra's dramatic voice rang through the air. "Maa! Can I please get something else instead? Karela (bitter gourd) in the morning? I'm too young for this trauma!"

Shalini gave him the familiar stern-yet-affectionate glance. "Rudra, karele ki sabzi (bitter gourd vegetable curry) is made just once a week. And still, you do this drama every single time! Green vegetables are important for your body's nutrition. Your fancy English breakfasts won't always do the job."

"But maa!" Rudra cried out, half whining. "Karela (Bitter gourd) in the morning is like....punishment on an empty stomach."

"You have to eat it, Rudra," Shalini replied firmly as the server placed the karela sabzi (Bitter gourd vegetable curry) on his plate. "Don't make me scold you like a child. Eat it."

Rudra huffed and made a grumpy face, while Rajendra, Vishwanath, and Raghavendra chuckled. They were all too used to Rudra's weekly karela (bitter gourd) crisis.

Shalini, in her signature calm-yet-authoritative tone, said,
"Everyone will finish what's been served, especially the karela sabzi (bitter gourd vegetable). It's excellent for your liver and digestion.

Rudra made a face but, clearly defeated, began eating with a grumpy expression.

Infact everyone began eating except one person on that table who silently dreaded her plate, Kashi.

She stared at the green sabzi (vegetable) with wide eyes. The paneer bhurji was delightful, but karela (bitter gourd) was a different beast entirely, a bitter menace on her plate. She wasn't a picky eater. In fact, life had never allowed her that luxury.

But Karela (bitter gourd?) It had always been her sworn enemy. She avoided buying this vegetable at all costs, keeping it as far away from her as possible.

Still, she didn't want to appear ungrateful or disrespectful. She knew how hard life could be, she never left food on her plate. But now? The karela (bitter gourd) stared back at her like it wanted a fight.

Shalini noticed Kashi silently staring at her plate. She gently asked, "What happened, Kashi beta? Why aren't you eating?"

At her words, the entire table's attention shifted to Kashi, curious eyes now fixed on her.

Kashi was caught off guard but then, she hesitated before softly asking, "Maa....is it okay if I just eat the paneer bhurji? (Spicy scrambled paneer). I really don't like the Karela (bitter gourd) at all."

Shalini's eyes softened, though her tone remained gently firm, "Beta, you will only get the full benefit if your nutrition is complete. It's really good for your health, you should definitely have some."