"Come on in," the woman says. "I'll go get her."
Leaving you in the main room, she heads to the back.
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A stern looking woman opens the door to the tailor's shop and looks at Toska, Escaline and Auric. "I guess you're here for Toni?"
"But not too good," Priya adds
Priya smiles at the newlyweds. "You are welcome."
"Quite sure," Priya responds. "I'll get Toni to give me a hand after she's done talking with Dillon."
Priya comes up to Elena and Kama as the guests begin to leave. "Why don't you two run off so Asha and I can get this place back in order?"
Priya leads Kama and Elena through the back door. "Alright, you two. Go get changed and then join everyone at the large table. I'll tell Asha to start serving food and drinks."
Priya escorts the arriving guests inside, while keeping an eye out for Elena and Kama. She gestures to the large tables which have replaced the racks of clothes usually in the store area.
Priya smiles. "That may well be true." She looks up to see Yulia and Drago approaching. "You'd best hurry. The ceremony is about to start."
"Tonight, Kama, you shall become my niece," Priya says, turning toward the hijra. "Any last thoughts before you leave the single life behind?"
Priya leads Kama to the temple with a sort of determination befitting a royal guard. She steps up to Asha. "Ready?"
"I think it's all clear," Priya says after a moment. She finishes adorning Kama's hair with intricate gold jewelry. "Let's get you married off."
Priya lets out a small sigh. "Ah, to be young. Let me finish up your hair and then get going. I want to make sure that the three hanging around in the living room leave before we do."
Priya cocks her head for a moment, listening to something beyond the room she and Kama were in. She lets out a little 'hmph' before finishing up Kama's adjustments. "Alright, I think that'll hold for a while. Try not to get too excited...I've not sewn for an hijra before. Breasts and buttocks I can adjust for..."
"Quit fussing, Kama," Priya says as she tightens the hijra's dress. "The wedding starts in an hour and you're barely dressed. Do you think Elena wants you running into the temple half-naked?"
Priya shakes her head while serving Juhi and Rajni some eggs and rice. "I'm sorry. I don't always say things the way I mean to say them. If it was actual sickness, I think Kama would have been out the door already...if it's a pregnancy symptom, then she'll be alright for a little bit."
Priya sighs. "I just meant that you should eat before you go out. I know you're concerned about Elena, especially today, but someone has to look out for you."
"Sit down, Rajni," Priya says. "Breakfast is hot and Elena can wait a few minutes before you go running off. I'll not make that request again."
Priya nods. "I'll get started on some eggs and bread."
"I haven't seen them yet," Priya says. "Would you two like some breakfast?"
Priya shakes her head. "She's already busy with final preparations for today."
Priya smirks. "On an important day, 'early' is always an hour before you wake up."
Priya sits in the kitchen, sipping on some tea. "Well, good morning, sleepyheads."
"No, dear, I'm done," Priya says. "I guess I have some time to catch up on some projects."
Priya shakes her head. "I haven't seen them. Asha, Juhi and I ate breakfast not too long ago. I volunteered to clean up."
Priya looks up as Rajni enters the kitchen. "Have you been out?"
Priya shakes her head. "I'm stuffed."
Priya scrunches her nose. "Don't you all start with me. None of you are too big for a paddling."
Priya shrugs. "I have yet to find a man that would make me reconsider the way I live my life."
"Oh no, dear sister," Priya says with a grin. "I wouldn't dare rob you of your parental joys. Besides, I'm quite content with being a spinster."
"Because you have too many children," Priya jokes.
Priya brings drinks for everyone. "I got you some Nimbu Pani, dear sister."
Priya nods. "What does everyone want to drink?"
Priya smiles. "Of course. I haven't seen Elena or Kama recently, by the way."
Priya walks into the kitchen. "I thought I smelled curry." |