Uma said “yes mummy, I am very happy here too. Krishna sir has also enrolled me for correspondence studies to I can complete my education also. So with so much love and affection that you all have given me how can I ever think of leaving”.
Mom took out an expensive maroon coloured silk saree that she got as a gift for attending the function, she gave it to Uma and asked “please see if you like this and if you will wear it”?
Uma checked the saree and exclaimed “mummy this is a very expensive saree, I cannot wear this”. Mom asked “why you don’t like it or you do not wear sarees”?
Uma replied “no mummy, I love it and I do wear sarees. But this is too expensive to give to your maid”. Mom hugged her and said “never again use that word, we consider you an important part of our family. So never call yourself a maid or let anyone else call you that. Understood”?
Uma looked at mom with moist eyes and touched her feet (showing respect). She said “thank you mummy, your love and kindness has made me forget who I was and where I came from. Thank you”.
Mom playfully slapped her and said “now stop being overly sentimental about it. Promise me whenever I meet you next time, will you wear this saree for me”?
Uma looking very happily and with gratitude replied “yes mummy, I surely will wear it for you”. Mom said “well err you can wear it for Krishna too. I know how much you like him.. don’t you”?
Now unsure about mom’s comment, Uma politely said “there is nothing like that mummy. Krishna sir is a very nice man with a big heart, he is the very reason I am here. He has given me a second chance at life and I will do anything for him”.
Mom giggled and said “that is not what I meant, I am only saying there is surely more chemistry between both of you than meets the eye. I don’t have a problem whatever it is between you two”.
Uma blushed and sat quietly. Just then dad called “Uma can you make me another peg”? Mom also hit the bed now and Uma left from there lost in thought about what mom said because it could mean anything.
Uma came to the hall carrying the saree mom had gifted her and went to the kitchen with dad’s glass. I remembered Uma’s hint to go to bed so I got up and said “good night dad, I will see you tomorrow” and left.
I saw a twinkle in dad’s eyes when he saw me leave. I already knew the reason behind that expression.
In Uma’s words from here…
I came back with a peg for papa and a fresh pint for you. I saw you were not there. I looked at papa while serving him, papa said “Krishna has gone to bed, now please sit with me and give me company.
Papa was sitting on a single seat sofa, so I said “papa there is no place for another person to sit, please sit here” pointing to the 3 seater where you were sitting earlier.
Papa got up and came while I went to the kitchen to put your pint back in the fridge. When I came back papa was seated in the centre, he pointed to the space by his left side and I sat there.
His arm instantly went around my exposed waist stirring erotic feelings in my body. Since I was prepared for what is coming next I remained calm. Pulling me closer he said “I want to have some snacks with my drink”.