7 months later…
The sun was not yet out that morning but Shantala was up and wide awake already with a wince plastered all over her face. Her back was aching and even though she just got up from bed, she already felt like she did a day full of workouts. Her body just felt sore and fatigued.
Still, she went downstairs and decided to spend her time in the kitchen before she went out and had some time to walk towards the nearby river as part of her daily routine.
On the other hand, her helper, Melanie, came out from her room yawning and saw her preparing breakfast. She immediately rushed to her side and tried to take her place.
"Let me do it... you just go there and sit," she said but Shantala slapped her hand away and glared at her.
"At least, let me do this much. I know having to tak
