Us elder sisters have to stick together, so, to honor you both, I called up my younger brother who has always been supportive of me, stood by me during good times and bad, and loved me unconditionally for the entire time I've known him. I then told him to f**k off and never come in front of me again. He was confused, but, what the hell, I feel such a bond with you, I had to do it.
Payal my love, -I have less experience in being a jiji to a girl, but I think you are doing a BANG up job of upholding sisterhood! Now, as far as that little bitch Khushi is concerned. I think you should try your best to put that good for nothing orphan right in her place, which, if you recall, was supposed to be as the mistress of the tenant-style lawyer who infested your Buaji's house. She knew how important it was for you to get the Mamiji-vote, look how much ass-licking you've started off with from day one! And still she comes to aarti, for prayer? Damn these pushy orphans who just got disowned last night!
I think you struck the right note, denying her prasad in front of a mandir while you fed that psychotic creep with your own lily whtie hands. Teach her her place, which, since you are now Raizada Bou Number Two, is, unfortunately, AHEAD of you. My heart bleeds. Younger sisters can be such bitches.
Now, onto you, Anjali dear. I understand the horror you feel Anjali, to have the little servant girl be the new mistress of RM house which your brother actually owns. What if she wakes up tomorrow and realizes it? Good god, what if she demands her place at the dinner table, and not below it, like the good little pet she used to be!!! Some quick thinking sister, deny her BEFORE it occurs to anyone that, hey, you aren't in a position to give or take anyone's rights away!!
I understand how much better it would have been if she had been grateful and bowing and scraping as you went over to her house, all rich bitch style, in your car, with shagun and an attendant meanie to spout insults. If things had been done the PROPER way, Mamiji would have used several smart little lines, you would have blushed, but kept quiet, and Khushi would be reminded not so subtly how she is being elevated, and how beneath you guys she really is.
This way, you dont get to remind that Khushi how mahan and democratic the Raizadas are, without having to actually SAY it. That younger brother sure took that wind out of your sails, and you cant let go of those final symbols of power, the kangans to the woman who used to wash your dishes. I get that. Younger brothers can be such bas***ds.
Love,
A fellow older sister
PS: My brother's calling, asking what the hell. I've decided to ignore him until Anjali gives me a clear lead on which direction to go tomorrow. Kisses!
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