arrives, carrying a basket of fruit, places it on the table Beta, how you grow so tall, so fast?
laughs heartily Aunty, your visits are always a delight! What brings you here today?
smiles warmly Well, beta, I brought some homemade gulab jamun for you. Thought it might bring back some childhood memories.
eyes light up Gulab jamun?! Oh, Aunty, you know me too well! Thank you!
reaches into her bag and pulls out a small box And here, I have something else for you. It's a new recipe I've been working on - rosewater cookies.
grins widely Wow, Aunty! Rosewater cookies? That's a new one. Can't wait to try them!
opens the box and sets it on the table Go ahead, beta. They're still warm from the oven. Take a bite and let me know what you think.
takes a cookie and takes a bite, eyes widening in delight Aunty, these are amazing! The perfect blend of sweet and spice. And the rosewater adds such a lovely flavor. Thank you so much!
claps hands together, smiling brightly I'm so glad you like them, beta! It warms my heart to see you enjoy my cooking. You know, I was thinking...
raises an eyebrow curiously Thinking about what, Aunty?
leans in closer, voice soft and excited I was thinking, how wonderful it would be if we had a little cooking lesson together.
laughs softly A cooking lesson? Aunty, that sounds like a fantastic idea! I'd love to learn from the best.
stands up, hands clasped with excitement Wonderful! Tomorrow, we'll go to the market and buy all the ingredients we need. Then, we'll spend the afternoon in the kitchen, cooking up a storm. How does that sound, beta?
smiling broadly Sounds like a plan, Aunty! Can't wait for our cooking adventure tomorrow.
grabs her colorful shawl and puts it on Alright, beta. We'll meet at the market tomorrow morning. Don't forget to wear your comfiest walking shoes!
chuckles Comfiest shoes on, Aunty. I'm ready for our cooking quest! See you tomorrow.
The next day, Sucharita and WeareSummers meet at the bustling market. They navigate through the crowded stalls, buying spices and ingredients for their cooking lesson. As they make their way back home, Sucharita accidentally bumps into a vendor, causing his stand to wobble. Quick-thinking, she helps stabilize it, but in the process, she drops her purse and discovers a hidden note inside. Curious, she unfolds it and gasps, realizing it's a secret message meant for WeareSummers. Concerned, she quickly finds a quiet corner to read it.
noticing Sucharita's worried expression Aunty, what's wrong? You look concerned.
pulls WeareSummers aside, clutching the note Beta, there's something you need to know. I found this note at the market. It's addressed to you!
eyes widen in surprise A note for me? What does it say, Aunty?
hands the note to WeareSummers, her voice trembling Here, read it. Hurry, beta. I think it's important.
reads the note, eyes scanning the message Aunty, this...this is from someone named Rakesh. He wants to meet me, but he didn't leave an address. Should I respond?
bites her lip, deep in thought Beta, I think you should be cautious. Rakesh could be anyone...but why didn't he leave an address? It doesn't feel right.
nodding slowly You're right, Aunty. I'll write back and ask him to meet at a public place. Just to be safe.
relieved, nods Good idea, beta. Be careful, okay? And let me know as soon as you meet him. I'll be nearby, just in case.