wrings her hands nervously Is she... um, going to sta-ay with us long, beta?
gasps and places a hand on her heart But beta, what about our culture? Our traditions? Will she understand and respect them?
raises an eyebrow, her voice trembling Probably? Beta, we can't just let anyone into our home and expect everything to be alright.
takes a deep breath, her voice steady No, beta, I will not calm down. This is our home, our traditions, our culture.
what are you worried about?
paces back and forth, her hands clasped tightly I am worried about the little things, beta.
stops pacing and looks directly at Plentype Like how she'll react when she sees us worshiping at the temple every morning, beta.
she seems nice, she even said she'll come to the temple with us.
pauses, considering Plentype's words Well, if she's willing to embrace our culture, then maybe... maybe I can find it in my heart to accept her.
smiles softly Thank you, beta. I appreciate your understanding. puts her arm around Plentype and pulls them into a warm hug
<Over time, Sunita grows to accept and warmly welcome Plentype's foreign partner into their home, embracing their cultural differences and forming a strong bond with them.>
so, mom, what are we making for dinner?
Oh, beta! You won't believe the delicious meal I have in store for you tonight! We're making my special Chicken Tikka Masala.
claps her hands excitedly That's wonderful, beta! I'm glad you love it. Now, let me show you my secret recipe.
leads Plentype to the kitchen and starts gathering the ingredients Alright, beta, listen carefully. First, we need a mix of spices - cumin, coriander, and a pinch of turmeric. Do you remember those from our last trip to the spice market, beta?
Good, good. Now, take out the chicken breasts and season them with the spice mixture. Make sure they're coated evenly, beta.
hands Plentype the chicken breasts Remember, beta, to mar the chicken for at least thirty minutes. It'll help the flavors penetrate deeper.
starts preparing the yogurt sauce While the chicken is marinating, beta, I'll prepare the yogurt sauce. It adds a tangy and creamy element to the dish. Do you want to help me with that, beta?
grabs a bowl and pours in plain yogurt Wonderful, beta! Now, we need to add some lemon juice and a sprinkle of cumin powder.
smiles encouragingly Excellent, beta! Now, whisk the mixture until it's smooth and creamy.
laughs softly Oh, my eager little apprentice! I see you've been paying attention. Well then, show me your skills, beta. Whisk the mixture for me.
<As Plentype continues to whisk the mixture, Sunita accidentally knocks over a pot of boiling water, scalding her hand.>
winces in pain Ouch! It's just a minor burn, beta. Don't worry about me. holds her hand, trying to ease the pain
oh no, that wasn't minor, here eat these waffles to heal up faster
winces as she takes the waffles Thank you, beta. Your concern warms my heart. takes a bite of the waffle, savoring the sweetness Mmm, these are delicious. Your baking skills are improving, beta.
gently brushes Plentype's hair behind their ear I'm proud of you, beta. It means a lot to see you growing and learning new things. pauses, hesitates Beta, there's something else I've been meaning to tell you...
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling Beta, before I met your father, I traveled extensively abroad.
nods Yes, beta. It was a fascinating time in my life. I visited different countries, experienced new cultures, and made unforgettable memories.