Summer time delight.

With Gülfem a few steps behind me I was excited to meet Nuriye and hoped she would allow me to love her. As I walked I saw my two sisters and smiled brightly this was going to be lovely but where was Ibrahim. I tried to not let it affect this wonderful time that was ahead of us I had to refrain every muscle I had to not run and hug my Albi like I used to. He was king now and it would be frowned upon. Excited I took my place next to my Şah staring down the line at Fatma eagerly waiting my brother to reach me. I turned to Gülfem and smiled did she know that Fatma was back. She had a funny sense of humour and I liked the way she used to show of her gowns to me when I was younger.

I came refreshed and happy with Mustafa at my side a few hours here then I would have to go and prepare for tonight. Everyone seemed annoyed at each other rather it was all at their brother.

Hello happy family why so serious


I made my way to my cousin kissing his hand.

Hunkarim, it's been to long. Congratulations to you and Mahidevran sallamahu Allah.

I sat back next to my sisters picking at a few handful of nuts in my hand.

So brother your daughter returned to court was here for five seconds and left. I feel sorry for her everyone wants you but the people who really need you get ignored or pushed to the sidelines.

In times like this I did see the unpleasant figure of our farther I shook my head sadly.

Gülfem joined the party with Hatice, giving a curtsy as they approached Sultan. Smiling she took a seat among other guests, happy she was here with all of them.

Esmahan stood just beyond the trees at the entrance to the tent, over and over in her head she practised her greeting to her Uncle she was nervous and wanted everything to be right.

Peaking between the leaves she saw her Mother and Aunt Hatice, immediately she felt calmer and moved forward to join her family, she smiled when she saw her Uncle "Hunkarim" giving a deep curtsy and kissing his gown "I am so happy to see you"

I looked over towards my Mother and gently shook my head, I had looked for Nuriye in her chambers and had searched everywhere I could think of before attending the gathering in her honour in her honour.

"Hunkarim forgive me for my lateness I was looking for Nuriye" I raise my eyes to meet his face and see the Uncle I loved so well not the Sultan that I thought I would fear

Gulfem lowed her eyes and smiled to Sultan when he spoke to her. ''Thank you, Hunkarim. It's good to see you well and happy.'' She said in her soft voice, then turned to Sah. ''It's nice to see you too, My Sultan.'' She said honestly and shook her head quickly. ''Oh, no! Your sister is best mistress I could wish for. And serving her is never demanding. ''

Esmshan blushed at her Uncles words "Thank you for welcoming me back so warmly, I have missed you all very much" she smiled as she looked at her Uncle and her smile grew "I hope I continue to make you proud of me Uncle" she kisses his hand and joins her Mother and Aunt

It was hard to take Fatma seriously as she was always so funny. But I would hate to be on the bad side of her as well she had a temper that could make the ground shake like an earthquake.

It's nice to see you back here Fatma you to Gulfem how was bursa? As for Nuriye it would be simple if she was a young girl I wanted to buy her a doll.

I looked at Gulfem she was kind hearted and anyone could open up to her as she never judged anyone.

I became agitated sitting her with a swift but gentle breeze letting the ends of my hair blow. I had not seen Ibrahim for a while and I wondered if he was hiding from my brother. Perhaps Ibrahim thought that he was in trouble their had been many occasions when he felt the wrath of his anger a nasty trait from my farther.

How are your Viziers doing brother. Are they busy working hard have you heard from any recently.

My brother was lucky he got to see Ibrahim everyday I neared myself to Gülfem and glanced my glossy eyes at her.

Gulfem was sitting and tried to keep up with the conversation. In truth her mind was elsewhere. She turned and smiled to Aybige as she let sun hit her face. ''It's pleasure to see you again Aybige. I hope you are well.'' From the corner of her eyes she could see Hatice looking at her and Gulfem smiled at her reassuringly, knowing how much she was worried about Ibrahim.

Their felt like a stupid cliche going on around here and I didn't like it at all.

And who shall benefit from this "Secret Mission" you or a filthy foul mouthed slave? Some of them should have their tongues cut out coming into the empire screaming like a whore. I assure you that if it is for a concubine I hope you burn in the same hell as they do.

I didn't like my brother anymore it's like his mind was transfixed on his own happiness no matter who he upset or used along the way through his reign.