They weren't threatening though. They actually attempted to put her at ease yesterday when her fear had risen to the point it threatened to get the best of her. For that she was grateful. And now because she knew no one else, they stepped forward to protect her as their society required. Providence didn't want to return their kindness by being a burden.
Providence said she wasn't a house keeper and yet what else could she really do? It's not like she had a job to go to, and she couldn't do nothing. She'd clean up after them, if that was the only way she could repay Dagaa and Madhava for taking her in. She wasn't above it.
The reality of how different her life was going to be started sinking in. She'd gone from having a purpose driven life, to being exactly what she feared, a burden. A female that these alien men felt had to be cared for and coddled. In a way it was true.
Back home she was capable, had a career that was satisfying and honorable, and was a productive member of society. Now, here on this alien planet, she didn't know her ass from a hole in the ground. Granted given time she would learn to be more than a burden, but it seemed women were good for one thing here, birthing and raising babies. Though Giselle had found a man, and was on the baby fast track, she too chaffed at the limited roles available for women. Providence didn't even serve that purpose. She wasn't mated and didn't see it happening. Though the two men on either side of her were sexy in an exotic way, they were fucking huge!
It was going to be hard trying to get up to speed and fit into Cadi society, but also not lose the spirited part of herself that refused to be relegated to the role of a living breathing decoration.
Providence took another giant drink to calm herself.
"So what now?" Providence asked as all these things swirled in her mind.
"You can do whatever you like. I bet Giselle would welcome your company." Dagaa said.
Providence doubted she could do whatever she liked.
"She doesn't like to remain idle. She seems to like helping the Toufik when Sabin is in school." Madhava added.
"Yes but she has been tired a lot lately." Dagaa noted with concern. "I think I might mention that to Kagan. She may need to see the medic."
Providence smiled at the worried look on Dagaa's face, and the crease in his brow. Such concern seemed so strange for these big harsh looking men. From her first impression she never would have guessed how fussy they could be over the women. Then again their society appeared to take that concern a bit too far.
"Don't be too worried, pregnant woman nap a lot." Providence patted Dagaa's arm.
"She is carrying young!" Dagaa sat up in surprise. "I am her Second. Why do I not know this?"
"Well she just told Kagan yesterday during the raid. I didn't know except I overheard Giselle tell Providence." Madhava stated.
"I can't believe her! She purposefully kept this a secret so she could go on that raid. I know it." Dagaa fumed. "I hope Kagan turns her over his knee the moment she is healed after having the young. If he doesn't I'll do it myself! That female!" Dagaa growled.
Providence's eyes widened. Giselle hadn't been joking when she said Kagan tried to spank her. Providence laughed as she recalled the ornery wink Giselle had given her.
"What is so funny? She could've been hurt. She might have put the young at risk."
"You just reminded me of something funny Giselle said. You know on my planet spanking is for children. If an adult man spanks an adult woman it's a little different." Providence shook her head trying not to laugh.
"How so?" Madhava asked looking curious.
Providence felt herself blush. She walked right into that one.
"Well a grown woman is not a child, she shouldn't be reprimanded as if she were." Providence spoke the truth but opted to leave out the fact that spanking had an altogether different connotation among consenting adults.
"So how does a woman reprimand a man if he is out of line?" Providence asked turning the tables though she was genuinely curious.
"A female need only go to her Second, if she has been wronged by her Prime." Madhava said as if it were obvious.
Providence wanted to shake her head but opted to take another swig of her beverage. Cadi society was going to take some getting used to. The thought of being swatted like a child was insulting.
Providence stretched with a groan, her calves cramping up. She was sitting cross legged on their couch since her feet didn't touch the floor, and the position was getting to her.
"Are you still in pain from what the Jurou Biljana did?" Dagaa asked, a slight growl in his voice.
"Yeah, my muscles have been cramping a lot."
"Here let me see your feet." Dagaa said.
He reached down and took her feet, removing the sandals Giselle had given her. He then started to massage her feet and calves as she leaned against Madhava. His hands were large and strong but gentle.