"And I Mean It"

India, July 30th 1801

4:31 PM

Lukas and the girls were still in Aarya's room, sitting in a circle, chatting. They had spent the little time that Lukas had left in there doing not only that, but also playing a few silly games.

Soon, however, a knock on the door could be heard.

Aarya then sighed. "What can it be? Nobody ever knocks on my door," she said.

Lukas then waved his hand dismissively. "It's okay, I'm going there," he said with a smile before standing up and heading to the door.

When Lukas opened the door, he immediately saw Lakshmi standing there with a worried face, however, when she saw Lukas, she seemed to be thoroughly relieved.

Lakshmi then sighed, obviously in relief. "Luka! Bo- Girl! What do you think you are doing? Didn't you know that you should leave around this time?" she asked.