Meeting Room

My lips blossomed into a smile

Our cousin is here! Then life at palace shall now be very entertaining. Nigar only tries to please and be informed with the ladies why has something happened in harem

I looked at my albi with curious eyes

I placed a hand on my brothers arm

Abli what is the problem! If she is pregnant then you will have another heir to your throne

Something was not right about this I could sense it but what

Ok we are close we tell each other what is on our minds i'll go first: We have a very young child in the Harem I would like to take her into my care she is called Nadia her name before coming here I don't like to interfere with your Harem but she is young like Mustafa. Now how do you really feel about this whole Nora situation I can not act on your words but I have two ears which can listen to you

I smiled

I would like for you to meet her as for Nora you should ask Nigar as she knows everything. Albi I do not think I tell you how much I love you sometimes

Yes well can we change the name to something turkish perhaps

I was happy that my albi had some way of relaxing from the stresses of being a king.

Then I am happy that you have heard from her and may it give you peace of mind about her now and if she is pregnant then I shall accept that child as my niece or nephew no one can replace Mustafa oh I would love a niece.

I hoped Mahidervan had yet to find out she had an icy temper that could split the ground in two.

Their marriage would never last if me and my sister had to be messengers between them this made me feel sad

How can you expect a marriage to survive if you need me and Şah to help you. Your wife needs you she is pregnant why would you be so cruel and spiteful towards her when she is carrying you're child you need not to mention the possible pregnancy of Nora to her.

This made me cry men could be cruel in not taking care of their wives feelings

With your permission I can take Mahidervan to another palace then her being as you so horribly put it 'unuseful' will no longer be a burden for you whilst you are enjoying your concubines. May I leave now

I shook my head in disagreement with him

No it is you that complicate things you constantly choose concubines over your lawful wife and your family and one day we will all be turned against each other and the closeness that we now have will be gone maybe you should remember that when picking them because if they over step their rank with me even if they are your favourite I shall remind them that I am the daughter of Selim rightful princess! Mahidervan obeys you and does right by you and you make her feel less important like she is a ant because you have your head in the clouds constantly filled with the Harem

I could feel my chest pounding in anger

How could he wish such a fate on his only son now it was my turn with the harsh and cruel words

You would dare to use a phrase of death to your only son only son! Mahidevran lost your child and wishes that your soul roams in the depths of hell for an eternity. Go back to your concubines and indulge yourself in unjustly matters of the body. You should not say such things about Mustafa never! And I am a woman so of course I shall never rule an empire do not call me your sister anymore.

I looked at him with fuming eyes if all he cared about was his concubines I saw no point in Mahidervan giving him her love he doesn't deserve it

I was reading a book when the eunuch entered my chambers and informed me that my Mother wished to see me, it felt like a life time since I had last seen her.

I threw my book down and hurried along the corridors till we came to the meeting room, as soon as the door is open I do not wait to be announced "Mother" I cry as I embrace her months of not being allowed to see her had made their impact on me, I step back and bow "My Sultan"

Tears of happiness were forming and I had to fight them back to know that my daughter was safe within the palace gave me great secruity. You look so well it is a great feeling is it not to have some secruity here. I did not want to worry my daughter with the troubles I had with my husband but she was clever and bright and knew what he was like. Have you told anyone about you're farthers behaviour towards me! It is ok if you have but for now I wish to keep it from my brother.

"I have mentioned that he spoke badly towards you to Aunt Hatice, I promise Mother if you wish my lips to stay sealed then they will" I smile knowing that I was safe with my family and would do whatever was needed to protect my sweet Mother

"I have not yet seen Uncle but I feel more secure knowing he is around" I move closer and whisper in my Mother's ear "I will admit that I am a little frightened of him for it has been so long since we last met"

My mother's voice soothes my fears away, in her arms I feel wrapped in her love and care "I love Uncle with all my heart but he is the Sultan.....he has the power to send people away if they do wrong" I bite my lip trying to stay strong "I do not want to leave you again but I fear I will displease Uncle as I have been away too long and it feels as if I have forgotten all I had learned" I pause unsure of how to speak about the rumours I had heard about my Uncle "Some people say he acts cruelly to women but that is not the Uncle or Sultan that I know off"

"Mother, I fear I have listened and heard too much rumour and ill talk about my Uncle" I hang my head ashamed and tears pool in my eyes "I love him dearly and wish to see him" I look up at my Mother knowing the fear is because of what I saw occur between her and my Father and I had began to believe all men could be like that

"My cousin is here too" I smile happy to hear news of more family "I will look out for her and be a strong friend"

"No Mother, Uncle had always been loving and kind to me when I was a girl" I looked into my Mother's face so she could see that my fears had passed "May we see Uncle together and then I will go and see Nuriye"