Second General Dev, carefully escorted Seetha to the village. All through the way Seetha had a confused look on her face. The att.i.tude of the bunch towards Seetha, turned three sixty degrees. They were all courteous of her and dare not speak ill about her.When they finally reached the village Seetha was once again surprised. The last time Seetha was here, this village was very small that one could see what was happening clearly from a little distance. But now the village has turned a new leaf and it looked very lively and active. It seems like they expanded and there were a lot of families
Second General Dev explained calmly looking at the astonished expression on Seetha"s face, "As you can see we have expanded the village and thanks to you saving us, we were able to rescue and help a lot of our people. Since the enemy knows our location we are preparing to shift to a lot more secure place and this is also the reason we have tightened the security around the village. Due to the effort and intelligence of our prince we were able to grow within a span of just one month."
Hearing to him explaining things, Seetha got a clear picture of what she was seeing now. Seetha was p.r.i.c.ked with the words "One Month". So she asked, "Has it been one month since that day? And can you please stop calling me G.o.ddess...."
"Yes.... It has indeed been a month since then. Ok then how do we address you?" He nodded.
Seetha spoke, "Then please call me Ira." This moment Seetha addressed herself her "Ira", because according to the prophecy, she was named as Ira and to protect her, her family changed her name to Seetha.
When they reached the vicinity of the village the Second General ordered for the gates to open. The moment they entered, all the people surrounded them, seeing they brought a girl dressed in weird clothing along.
"Second General Dev, who is this weird girl? Is she a spy that you caught?" One villager questioned with a serious look on his face.
"Do not be rude to this person. She is the one who saved us when we were about to be killed. If it was not for Lady Ira none of us would be spared! Treat her with high honor and give her proper respect!" Said the Second General Dev with a serious tone and expression on his face.
Everyone immediately understood what they have to do. They all knelt before her thanked her for her help and few women approached her, "Lady Ira, let me introduce myself I am Sanjana. I used to be the court lady in the palace. Please let me tend to your needs."
Ira looked at the woman before her. She was a beauty. She looked very mature and gave an aura of warmth. No one could tell she was above her forties, she had a fair skin and a long wavy black hair. Her eyes looked sharp though when speaking to her, she found a mix of gentleness and warmth in her eyes.
Ira understood what is meant by a court lady. But she was not surprised as she was now somewhere in the past, like another world. So she din"t fret.
Ira smiled gently and said, "Please don"t be so formal with me. You can call me Ira."
The woman was surprised at her magnanimity and said, "No can do my lady. How can I be so rude to our G.o.ddess and saviour!"
Ira didn"t know what else to say so she just nodded.
They served her well and tend to her needs cautiously. Ira was impressed with their hospitality and because of that she was able to settle well.
They allowed her to stay in the main house of the village where the so called prince stays. The house was built with fine wood unlike the buildings back home. Living in this was something new for Ira. The main house was indeed huge compared to the other houses in the village. It was vast and s.p.a.cious. The house was decorated with all kinds of beautiful flowers and leaves like some wall hanging.
They escorted her to her room. Her room was the second biggest to the room that the prince has. Her room was well decorated with beautiful wall hangings and designed with minute carvings which made her gasp. They indeed put in their all for building this house that too within a month.
While she was speaking with the Court Lady Sanjana, Second General Dev knocked on her door, "Our Prince is currently away on an secret mission. He would be honored to be in your presence My Lady."
"Well I don"t plan on leaving anytime soon.... So I will trouble you take care of me throughout my stay." Ira said calmly and smiled at him.
"I... I would be most honored to do so! Please do not worry about anything My Lady!" He sounded so firm and his eyes were determined.