Onam ... readiness

Uma, while chatting yesterday, asked me "....are you ready with your Onam stuff ?". I said ".... yeah...but ... I depend on others for all that ... you know ..."
She coolly told me "that's OK ... atleast you have someone to take care of your interests ... "
And suddenly she asked me " did you invite Ionia ? "
I was not really surprised. However, I didn't tell her all that happened on Saturday.
On Saturday, I'd been to my Office. Pai reminded me of going to BEVCO. I told him to manage the 'liquid gold' from BEVCO during any gap in the office hours. He did it in the morning hours. But , 'liquid gold' was not available, nor the 'green label'. At about 11.30, I got a call from him and asked whether 8PM is ok, in the absence of others. I had no other choice and so I had to consent to it. Pai collected enough stock for the season, duly accounting guests too.

Later in the afternoon, I called Ionia. She was too happy to come to me, that she was actually running down to my room. After the usual office queries and chat, I asked her what her Onam plans are. She said , with a smile.." I am waiting for the "Onam bonus... " Then only I can plan anything. That clicked me about paying my people well in advance. Our usual system is an 'Onam gift" just before the Onam holidays. But, Ionia's words made me think to pay the gift much early. Immediately I called Pillachettan, and asked him to plan payment on Monday, and to collect the money positively on Monday morning (that's today) for payment of gifts. Ionia was a witness to my arrangements. She looked very thrilled.
The I asked Ionia "I am inviting you to my place for Onam.. will you come to me for a couple of days .."
"yes ... sure... but I'll ask Mummy ..." was her reply. I asked to talk to her immediately and confirm.
She went out, and came an hour later. She had a smile on her face when she came in.
"Mummy says.. you are alone ... and she said both of us would come to you. Otherwise Mummy would be alone .. !..."
I was a bit down (frankly), but I agreed. Ok... let both of them be there. On further chat, ionia agreed to come down to my place on 30th Sunday (after the visit to their Church). And they would be with me for two days.

Today evening, I'll give an extra gift to Ionia, for purchasing two Jeans and top sets. And she knows what kind I would prefer.
Today morning ( a few minutes ago ) I told her of this plan. She would leave off earlier from office, and would come down to me in the evening. Just to show me how the new stuff fits her.

May be, I'll tell you tomorrow how the new jeans and other stuff fits her.