- 12 - Unless there is some compulsion, Alok tries to be punctual. On 25th January also, he reached Rani’s house and pressed the doorbell exactly at 11 am. Rani opened the door and welcomed him. After having tea, they headed towards the kitchen. Rani had already kept ready onion, garlic, tomato, ginger, coriander for seasoning. Which Subzi to cook, carrot-peas or peas-paneer, was to be decided according to Alok’s choice. Peas were already peeled. It was decided to cook carrot-peas. Rani quickly peeled and chopped the carrots. She took out the pan and placed it on the gas stove.