The young woman, who is still in disbelief, nods her head in agreement and hands the luggage to George.
Upon their arrival at home, they set their eyes on the grandmother, who is cooking dinner. As darkness descends, the grandmother and the young woman sleep inside the house.
As the cool breeze is blowing, George sleeps peacefully outside the house on the Paṭi. His peaceful sleep is interrupted when he feels like someone is whispering his name. He opens his eyes, scared, and is surprised to see that the young woman is the one who is calling him. Seeing the young woman made him ease his tension a bit, so he gets up and sits on the Paṭi.
While standing, the young woman requests, "Would you mind doing me a favor? Please don't feel obligated; you can say no without any worries. I'm not asking this of you simply because I saved your life. Indeed, you saved me earlier. I am aware it might be a little selfish of me to request another favor," in a pleading way.
George shows agreement with an astonished face.
The young woman sits alongside George and says, "Would you mind making the fabricated story you told this morning a reality?"
"You want to be my maid?" George questions.
"What I necessitate at the moment is a place where no one finds me, and I am thinking that being a maid to a British official is where no one suspects my identity. I will be your maid. You should be aware that I am not aware of domestic work. But I will learn and help you," asks the young woman pleadingly.
"I have no objections. Nevertheless, do you think it is wise to leave your grandmother here alone?" states George.
"I know I haven't stated this, but she is not my grandmother. One thing I can say about my relation with her is she saved my life. So, we can depart tomorrow after saying our goodbyes and whereabouts to the grandmother," the young woman said.
"Provided that she is not your grandmother and that you are on the run. Shouldn't you not reveal where we are heading to the grandmother?" George asks
"I know, if I want to be safe, I ought to not reveal where I am heading. I am scared that if someone finds out I was here, they will threaten or hurt Grandmother because of my identity. I cannot bear the thought of her getting hurt for the kindness she showed me just because she doesn't know where I headed. So, I want her to know where I am heading," answers the young woman.
"I couldn't agree more. You really are far-sighted. May I know what I can call you since we will be together from now on?" says George.
She raises her eye, and George corrects himself by saying, "I was implying we are going to live under one roof from now on."
"You can call me Nandhini," says the young woman.