Part 3
Mr.Walia looked at this girl and he didn't know what was happening to him. He thought that she was the most beautiful girl he has ever seen in life. Then he remembered that he was Mr. Jai Walia and he doesn't fall in love with anyone ever. He than realized that Bani, had her hand out to shake his and he was lost somewhere else. He shook her hand and told her of how nice the decorations were. Jai then introduced Bani to his masi and dadi. Bani being the perfect girl in values touched both of the elder's feet for blessings. Masi was already impressed. There was 30 minutes more till the pooja started and Jigyassa comes running out of the kitchen in an angry huff.
Jigyassa:"Jai Bhaiya, the cooks just quit the job as I told them there was too much salt in one of the vegetables. He screamed and said you always question my cooking and he walked out. No where are we to get food we can't order any as it's a pooja and food should be hoe cooked. Everyone is going to be here in 30 minutes. "
Jai:"Jigyassa why do you always taunt the cooks because of you we don't have any food to give to the guests, now what to do."
Bani was still standing there when she remembered the parsandam she had made in the morning to bring but left it at home as Pia was bugging her so she forgot. She then called Pia on her phone and told her to get ready and to bring the parsandam. She then told Tarun to go pick up Pia from her house.
Bani: "Mr.Walia, I heard your problem and I don't mind cooking a few items for you. I had made a lot of parsandam in the house this morning and I just send Tarun to go receive it. If you would show me your kitchen I could make some vegetables till then."
Jai: "Bani that is very sweet of you but I can't let you cook so much food by yourself and these are very important delegates coming for pooja and everything should be very rich and fancy."
Bani was thinking that this Mr.Walia guy was telling her that she was middle classed and couldn't cook; this was very depressing to her. She then rung up Pia and told her to bring the whole gang and she told her about the problem. Pia being Pia listened to Bani but always wondered why she helps everyone so much.
Bani:"You don't have a choice now, please show me the kitchen and I will start. My friend, Pia is bringing some people and we will cook together."
Bani started cooking the food; she wrapped her hair in a loose bun again and tucked her dupatta into her sari. She began cooking and she put her heart into every single item of food. Jai was walking around feeling very bad for this and Masi was admiring Bani even more. Pia then walked in with her friends and they began cooking and chopping the food. Ten Minutes before the guests were supposed to arrive all the food was prepared and it looked as if the finest chiefs in India cooked these dishes. Bani and Pia then quickly cleaned up everything in the kitchen and fixed their hair and make up again. The gang and Pia were leaving so Bani herself decided to leave to as the pooja looked as if for only fancy people. As she was leaving, Jai stopped her and told her that she must stay to receive credit for this wonderful pooja. Bani stayed and everyone enjoyed the decorations in the house. Tarun was very impressed with Bani, just like he always was. It was time for lunch and everyone walked into the dining area and sat down. Everyone was filling their plates with seconds of food and they were enjoying it a lot. Jai who by some chance had gotten to sit right next to Bani stared and Bani's plate after noticing she didn't take anything. Masi noticed this and asked Bani why she was not eating.
Masi: "Bani why are you not eating, you made this delicious food and you yourself are not eating."
Bani:"Ji, Masi. I have kept a fast today as it is Krishna's birthday and can only drink water."
Jai's face dropped as her realized that this girl who he barely knew helped a stranger like him and on top of that she was keeping a fast on this day and made lots and lots of food in front and still didn't stop helping him. Bani then got up and shook Mr. Walia's hand and thanked him for inviting her to the Pooja. She also thanked him for the wonderful compliments. She was then leaving when Tarun said that he would give her a ride. Bani said no and took a taxi home. She was sitting in her house when she remembered that she and Tarun were supposed to finish the presentation. She grabs her bag and heads to the office.
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