Topkai Fountain

Mahidevran decided to venture out into the palace gardens it had been a while since she last saw the concubine from Persia. Their was a kind spirit in her and Mahidevran wanted to make sure she was settling as well as can be she asked Nigar to fetch her and waiting by the fountain she was their. Her hair as wild as always Mahidevran was glad to see that nothing had changed in her.

Mihirinnisa came as soon as she was summoned. She was pleased that the Sultana wanted to see her and outside was her favorite place to be. She came out of the palace with a smile loving the feel of the sunlight on her face and the wind in her hair. As she neared the Sultana she bowed her head in respect then dropped to her knees to kiss her gown before she slowly rose up. "My Sultana, it is my great pleasure to see you again."

Mahidevran held out her hand and smiled they were both a like and Mahidevran didn't regard her as a concubine she was to intelligent and kind hearted she started to walk with her.

I have missed our conversations I hope life is a lot easier for you in the Harem it has been two months now. I have been thinking long about this I want to appoint you my personal lady the reason is this most of the concubines are the same and instead of gagging them and having them thrown into the border waters of Bosporus they get imprisoned and sometimes the Valide deals with them aswell. But this shan't happen to you I want you to have the chance of a good marriage.

Mahidevran gave her a reasuring glance the smell of the roses smelt odd and Mahidevran loved the smell of roses her husband Sultan Suleyman had named her after them and many saw Mahidevran as a beautiful rose.

I shall tell you something that no other concubine knows my name Mahidevran means rose of spring would you like me to tell you the meaning of your name.

I waited standing, for Hatice Sultan, staring at the red flowers.

Even though my brother knew of us I still had to sneak away when my mother wasn't looking. I was happy to see Ibrahim the last time I saw him was on the balcony I quickened my steps.

Ibrahim I am glad that you are here their is one thing I need to tell you my brother knows about us.

I hoped he would not be angry with me.

In side myself I felt confused and not right, I didn't know what is going to happen, what is he going to do to Hatice, to my beautiful Sultanim, and it wasn't the right moment for this to happen. How did he know about us, so many question in my head. But I didn't want this feelings to show to Hatice, so I smiled a dead smile, went near her and I caressed her hair.

"Come here, first let me tell you that I missed you very much my flower" I felt pain when I saw her face, I wanted her to be happy.

Mahidevran Haseki Sultan wrote:

Mahidevran held out her hand and smiled they were both a like and Mahidevran didn't regard her as a concubine she was to intelligent and kind hearted she started to walk with her.

I have missed our conversations I hope life is a lot easier for you in the Harem it has been two months now. I have been thinking long about this I want to appoint you my personal lady the reason is this most of the concubines are the same and instead of gagging them and having them thrown into the border waters of Bosporus they get imprisoned and sometimes the Valide deals with them aswell. But this shan't happen to you I want you to have the chance of a good marriage.

Mahidevran gave her a reasuring glance the smell of the roses smelt odd and Mahidevran loved the smell of roses her husband Sultan Suleyman had named her after them and many saw Mahidevran as a beautiful rose.

I shall tell you something that no other concubine knows my name Mahidevran means rose of spring would you like me to tell you the meaning of your name.

Mihirinnisa listened to her, "I thank you for looking out for me. I feel very protected and safe here. Here I am lucky, being treated fairly is not always available as a woman in this world." She looked at the roses then looked back at her. "Your name is lovely and the meaning is very perfect for you. You are like a rose but I have never wondered what my name means."

Mahidevran smiled and gently placed a hand on her arm.

When my son comes back to court I want you,Rumeysa and Nora to dance for him in the hall you must work together not against each other you all must capture his heart and keep in his favour can you pass this information on without Nigar knowing? I am not using you but only the best concubines for my Şehzade.

This was important for Mahidevran and she would accept no other for her son.

Your name means sun of women it can be spelt differently it is persian.

Mahidevran noticed that she had a certain sun like face it gloomed radiantly.

Mihirinnisa listened to her and then gasped a bit at what she was asking, "you want me and the other two to dance for your son? You wish for me to serve him as you serve the Sultan?" She looked down in awe as she knew what honor the Sultana wished for her in this. "I will pass the word on to them."

Mahidevran gave her a very harsh look making her raise her head up.

I am not appointing you to serve my Son he is of a free will I am Queen to the Sultan. I asked you to dance for him with two other concubines.

Mahidevran looked at her she hated her words being misunderstood.

The main Sultan you serve is my husband as he is King he rules this entire empire all the concubines are his.

Mihirinnisa said nothing but bowed her head waiting till the Sultana was done speaking. She nodded her head and waited to be dismissed.

Now Mahidevran felt bad a simple misunderstanding was all it was she led Mihirinnisa to the edge of the fountain and perched their.

Mihirinnisa I think that maybe you have misunderstood me which I do not want to happen you are the only concubine who can hold down an intelligent conversation. My son Mustafa is heir to the throne and I will fight with every fibre in my body for him it is what us women must do and for you to stay alive I need you to fight aswell because the walls of this harem will eat you up alive and I want you to have a chance.

Mahidevran did not need to be arguing with anyone Allah had blessed her with pregnancy again and she could not lose this child.

Mihirinnisa bowed her head as the Sultana spoke and nodded to her words. In true the more Mihirinnisa was here she was beginning to see what she spoke of and how dangerous this place could be. All the girls in the harems who were aching and fighting with each other for just a glance from the Sultan. She was not sure this was the place for her, was there nothing more to life than to wait to maybe be noticed?

"Please forgive me if I offended you Sultana."

No you have not offended me! I am only sorry that I cannot grant you you're freedom. Sometimes you need to take a breath and step back from it all.

Mahidevran glanced at her with soft eyes she liked this girl she understood Mahidevran.

Beauty can be found when you aren't looking for it and yes you can even find it in here.

I could hear throughout the palace that Mahidevran was in labour. I hope that it would be easy although it didn't sound like it. I searched and searched all over palace for my brother but couldn't find him. I grew worried my brother was normally reachable. Heading outside I found him not wanting to disturb him I stood quitely behind him for awhile.

I was brought out of my reverie by my brothers voice. I turned around hastily, noticing a shadow of our father in him.

When you stand like that you look like our father. Mostly you look like our mother but at times our father.

I wrapped my hands around him, not hesitating in seeking out his comforts too.

I feel so alone lately Albi. Perhaps it is the change of season. How is the queen doing.

I felt the most safest in my brothers arms. He seemed to restore everything that was wrong.

This is the most longest that Ibrahim has been gone though. What if something horrid has happened to him.

My eye's shone when he said he had another son.

Another son! I bet Mustafa is overjoyed to hear this news. I am very happy for you.

I left my brothers side going to the fountain to splash my face. I stared into the distance as I spoke.

When I have children I will have Gulfem rightly by my side. She is a blessing in disguise.

I playfully splashed my brother it felt so long since we were just simply brother and sister.

I hope my marriage to Ibrahim shall be different. Why do our sisters, apart from Fatma, have such horrid husbands.

Their were different kinds of love a person could receive in our lifes. Ibrahim's love for me was pure as none of it was planned. We didn't mean to fall in love with one another.

But yet you granted me permission to marry for love. Don't think me ungrateful brother but why me? I mean, surely it must of caused some negativity among our family.