"Ah... Why are you standing here?" Chahna was surprised to find the woman who just called her out to be standing near the door.
"Follow me. I shall take you there." Her words were a little cold as she looked at Chahna as if she was a piece of dirt.
Chahna and that woman didn't get along quite well. Lately it looked like she hated her more than she used to. Chahna couldn't figure out the reason for the hatred directed towards her.
"I know where the court lady's room is. I can go by myself."
The woman glared at her as she spoke in an annoyed tone, "Will you just shut up and follow me?"
The woman ignored the girl as she led her the way.
Chahna cleared her throat to grab her attention.
"This... is not the way to her room... Where are you taking me?" Chahna sounded a little doubtful towards the woman. The woman didn't bother to respond as she continued to walk.
'Isn't this the main hall... Why is this woman taking me here?'
When the door to the main hall was opened, Shiv who was leaning against the window swiftly turned around and faced Chahna.
Chahna was a little surprised to know it was actually the prince who called for her. The woman who brought her here was no where to be found the moment she completed her mission....
Chahna immediately went on her knees and greeted the prince.
"Your highness, I didn't know it was you who called for me."
"Enough with the greetings. Get up. I wish to ask you something."
Chahna immediately stood up as she continued to keep her head low as a form of respect.
"I wish to ask about Lady Ira..."
That single sentence was enough to startle her.
"How is she doing these days... Well, what I mean is, is she feeling sad or depressed....." Shiv who was usually a man of few words, didn't know how to start a conversation like this. He was a little frustrated that he couldn't go and check up on her directly like he used to due to his commitments.
Chahna was trying her hardest to not grin at the man before her. Even though he was busy with his schedule, he didn't forget to check on Ira.
Chahna tried hard to surpress the grin as she truthfully answered him.
"Lady Ira is not sad or depressed... It's more like she has a lot on her head.... I mean she is constantly thinking about something, that she appears to be absent minded...."
'I see... So that thing which I told her is bothering her afterall.....' Shiv thought to himself as he pinched the space between his brows.
"Okay... If you find anything suspicious about her, report to me directly! You may go now."
"Yes, your highness." Chahna took a quick bow and left the room.
....
"Say... If there is truly another being inside me... Would you please help me by answering my questions...." Ira stared at the mirror long and hard.
The moment she finished uttering those words her reflection on the mirror disappeared as another new blurry image formed.
Ira rubbed her eyes, unable to comprehend the happenings in front of her.
"Hey kid, we meet again!" A girl who looked just like Ira spoke through the mirror. The only difference between them was the girl in the mirror had white hair and blue eyes.
Ira was a little stunned as she just stared at her with her mouth half open.
"What? Surprised? We already met once while you were sleeping... Don't remember?"
"That.... I thought it was just a random dream...."
"Don't stare too hard. This is your original appearance. I'm just a being that is currently hiding your strong presence. What do you want to ask?"
Ira was baffled. She was still having a hard time comprehending the situation.
"If you are not going to talk, then I shall go back to sleep."
Ira jolted immediately the moment she told those words.
"Don't leave yet. Sorry, I am still a little surprised... Well... the thing is, you know Abhinav right, is he really my brother?"
"What don't tell me you didn't trust his words..."
Ira cut her off in the middle...
"It's not like I don't trust him... I'm truly happy that I have a family here but still I just wanted to make sure of it. Here we don't have and way to check our DNA... So I want you to tell me... No wait, what if we were both misunderstood... Thinking about it again, I don't want you to tell me. Just answer me another ques..."
"He is truly your brother! Is that all you wanted to ask?"
Ira was so thrilled after confirming their relationship. She was so happy that she nearly jumped from joy!
"I also wanted to know about my so called powers that you are talking about."
"That's nothing! Just like now call out to me when you want to use your powers. I will loosen my hold on you. If that is all, I will go back to sleep!"
"Wait! How will I know when to call you?"
"That depends on your instincts! Now, I will go back to sleep see you!"
"Wait... wait! I still have a lot to talk about!" Her own reflection appeared in the mirror.
"She really left.... Wait a minute, what if that place is surrounded by some kind of a barrier... I should go and meet Shiv!"
"Woah! Ira! Where are you running off to. You nearly ran into me!" Chahna was a little surprised when she saw Ira dashing on her way.
"Chahna, I don't have much time, I need to meet Shiv immediately!"
"Oh... The prince is in the main hall... But wait, are you going to meet him like that? Ira, wait!"
Chahna's wails fell on the deaf ears, the moment she told her where Shiv was Ira ran like a wind to find him.
She was afraid she would miss him as he was quite busy with the case on the missing people.
"Shiv! here you are..." Ira was panting heavily as she called out to him.
Her hair was undone, her face was free of any kind of make up. But still, she looked plainly breathtaking!