Chapter 35: Preparing the Corporate Order

The next morning, Poornima got ready early.

She kissed Thoshini and Rudraksha on their foreheads before coming downstairs.

Rukmini was already playing with the twins while Devraj read the newspaper nearby.

Poornima: "Maa... Papa..."

"I have to prepare Mr. Arnav Qureshi's corporate order today."

Rukmini smiled.

Rukmini: "Don't worry, beta."

"We'll take care of the babies."

Devraj looked up from his newspaper.

Devraj: "Go peacefully."

"Your children are with us."

Poornima smiled gratefully.

Poornima: "Thank you."

She kissed the babies once more.

Poornima: "Mumma will be back soon."

The twins smiled as if they understood.

Poornima left for Poornima's Oven.

At the Bakery

As soon as she entered, her staff greeted her.

Staff: "Good morning, ma'am."

Poornima: "Good morning, everyone."

"Today's corporate order is very important."

"Let's begin."

The entire bakery became busy.

Fresh butter and flour were measured carefully.

The aroma of baking filled the kitchen.

Poornima personally supervised every item.

The tea cakes were baked until they turned perfectly golden, then cooled before being sliced neatly.

Next came the macarons.

Rows of colorful shells were piped carefully onto baking trays.

After baking, they were filled with smooth buttercream and matched perfectly into delicate pairs.

Then came the brownies.

Rich chocolate batter was poured into trays and baked until the tops developed a delicate crackle.

Once cooled, Poornima cut them into even squares.

Finally, the cupcakes.

She prepared soft vanilla cupcakes, topped with creamy vanilla frosting.

Then strawberry cupcakes, decorated with pink strawberry buttercream.

Lastly, chocolate cupcakes, finished with rich chocolate frosting.

She inspected every dessert herself.

Poornima: "No imperfections."

"Every piece should look exactly the same."

Her staff nodded.

Staff: "Yes, ma'am."

Packing

The packaging began.

Each tea cake was placed into its own elegant bakery box and sealed carefully.

Every pair of macarons was arranged neatly inside transparent gift boxes so the colorful assortment could be seen.

Each brownie was placed in an individual box lined with butter paper.

The vanilla cupcakes, strawberry cupcakes, and chocolate cupcakes were each packed separately in sturdy individual cupcake boxes to protect the frosting.

Every box received a bakery label and was sealed neatly.

The individual boxes were then arranged carefully inside larger cartons with protective padding so nothing would move during transport.

Poornima walked around inspecting every carton.

She checked the labels.

She checked the counts.

She checked the seals.

Satisfied, she smiled.

Poornima: "Perfect."

"Let's dispatch the order."

The staff carefully loaded the cartons into the delivery vehicle.

As the van drove away with the corporate order, Poornima watched from the bakery entrance with quiet satisfaction.

Another large order had left her bakery—not just carrying desserts, but also the reputation she had built through years of hard work.