Rain (The Quest Trilogy-Book Two) by Iram Dana

Author:Iram Dana
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2013-04-24T17:00:00+00:00

A tall, robust-looking man who appeared to be in his early thirties entered the hall and all of the guards bowed respectfully. The man acknowledged the guards with a curt nod and then came to stand in front of Rain. First, he spoke to the two sepoys who had brought Rain to him. Again, in the language that Rain couldn’t understand and then he turned to address him in impeccable English.

“Who are you and what brings you to our city?” he said sternly.

“My name is Rain, and I’ve … ah … come from Russia.” said Rain, wildly making things up because he didn’t know how much of his real story would be believed here. For all he knew, if he told them he was on a Quest to collect wisdoms, they would probably brand him on the forehead with a hot iron and then throw him into the dungeons.

“Are you a prince? Come to take part in the competition?”

“Er … yeah. I am prince Rainier from Russia.” bluffed Rain, not having any clue as to what this man was speaking about.

“Wherefrom in Russia?”

“I …uh, a small village called Rayva. Off to one side. No one’s really heard about.” said Rain nervously.

“A prince … from a village?” said the man, pronouncing each word slowly.

All the guards sensed a change in the man’s demeanor and went on alert. Rain swallowed. He knew he would be given only one more chance. Would they understand if he said he was on a Quest? Would they believe him? Rain could not bring himself disclose everything just yet.

“Actually, I don’t remember much. I was attacked in the woods and now my head is all fuzzy. Could I please rest in your city for a few days?”

The tall man stared at Rain for a few seconds, scrutinizing his face and words, and then let his shoulders relax.

“Welcome to the city of Marut. I am Saleh, the king’s closest, and most trusted, vizier.”

Rain allowed himself to breathe again. “Thank-you. Where can I find a place to stay?”

“You may stay here, in my mansion. I will send for the doctor. He will take care of your injuries.”

“That is so kind of you, sir vizier, but you don’t need to go through all this trouble for me.”

“It is no trouble. Besides, it will be easier for me to keep an eye on you if you are right under my nose.”

“Keep an eye on me?”

“Yes. So that we may talk … once you remember everything.”

The vizier sized Rain up once more. “Such peculiar clothing!” he commented, and then turned to give instructions to the two sepoys who had brought Rain in.

Rain projected his thoughts to his Geeya.

‘Sharp guy.’

‘He isn’t the king’s closest advisor for nothing. You would do well to speak the truth with him.’

‘You really think so?’

‘I do.’

*****

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