Courtyard

I looked at her in surprise,I didn't expect this kind of question.

''One day I will surely have a child which will bring happiness in my life,but for now I am happy like this.''

am happy to hear that, look at her and smiles

I smiled to her sweetly.

''I hope everything is well in harem''

yes me as well, darling

I nodded to her.

''Would you like to sit? I think that I am little tired from the walk.''

yes think we will

I smiled and walk towards the bench.

''it is lovely day today.Don't you think?''

I asked as I sat down.

Isabella had been cooped up too long and the night was a beautiful one, she didn't want to waste it indoors. She walked slowly around the courtyard, her rosary hidden in her clasped hands, the mother of pearl beads were warmed from her touch, from the heat of her hiding them. It has been insinuated that she should convert but she was a Catholic only, and would never stray from her true faith. She also knew she was envied by some at the palace, some who wished to do her harm. She prayed for protection and for guidance.

as i take my morning walks i walk out side to the court yard seeing the court gets more people every day i smile knowing my son is doing a grand task of being king

My carriage had finally arrived outside the Topkapi palace I had never been here before my farther moved into this palace shortly after my grandfarther Selim I sadly passed. I remember nothing of this family I only knew my farther was young like my mother when they had me. I was nervous I didn't want to get mixed up in their world of scheming it was even more cruel if you were a slave. I pulled back the curtain of my carriage seeing a great amount of rose bushes and shut it again. I shall not change once I have entered that palace. I said inside my head so nobody could hear me. I will not let it drown be to the bottom of the black sea and was me ashore like so many others. I sat as the nerves were still around I had no idea who was to meet me here and I felt even more alone.

It was one of those days where life at court was boring me. I was annoyed that the interesting concubine whom I liked to annoy seemed to of vanished out of thin air. Lazily I started to ponder around the place deciding that in fact the courtyard would indeed be best as it was traders day for the cook and I loved making people feel on edge with my rank it was one of its perks and Mustafa was with me which was double bonus. I took one of the pears from the basket full and sat on a cart placing Mustafa next to me both of us happily munching away when I saw that familiar face again. He was back at the palace! I could feel my cheeks burn now things would really be interesting but how to get his attention over this way I thought. Sitting back eating my pear I unravelled the plums flinging one in his direction looking away quickly encouraging little Mustafa to do the same.

Malkoçoglu was taking a refreshing walk in the cortyard.Striding slowly lookng down the ground and lost in thoughts a flying plum crossed his gaze.He quickly looked around to see where the plum siege took place.Surprisingly he saw the beautiful Aybige sitting on a cart in the company of the little Mustafa.Malkoçoglu felt glad and excited to see them both and he quickly approached them saying with a smile on his face "Aren't fruits meant to be eaten"

I felt flustered as he made his way over he normally had such a serious expression on his face which is why I loved to tease him. It would be dangerous to try my flirting antics with him with Mustafa around I kept things neutral for now.

Yes that is true but what is a plum between friends. I am happy that you have been called back to your duties here. I was starting to get bored without....

Without You I wanted to say but I couldn't not with tiny people around. I turned my eyes above his head and got down from the cart. He was tall, taller than any other men here but my favourite part of him was when he smiled and his moustache curved around his lips.

Did you miss us I meant Mustafa he misses someone to play swords with. And I did miss having someone to annoy.

I started to walk letting little Mustafa run ahead. Smoothly I brushed my hand against his letting my little one link with his. I sighed as I felt peace had been restored to me.

Malkoçoglu noticed that Aybige was getting more and more beautiful as time was passing by.Also he noticed that the little Mustafa was growing so fast.He just couldn't take his eyes off hers feeling like he could get lost diving into them.Malkoçoglu could unriddle her thoughts and her secret desires through her body language.
"Well you have to be happy then,because here I am and you can do whatever it has to be done to annoy me,if this is the only way you want to ..." he suddenly stopped and when he felt asured that no one is around he came very close to her and whispered "I have to have you...as soon as possible"

I kept my eye's fixed on a small pair of birds. I could feel every single one of his words land on my skin warming me inside and out. I had to keep him at the palace before my cousin had plans to send him of again. That thought made me angry and even more determined to be alone with my bodyguard.

Look how free the birds are I love it when they fly up the terrace outside my window especially when they come at night.

He would be clever enough to know exactly what I was hinting at.

Tonight I shall leave my terrace doors open in a chance that they might come. They make me incredibly happy more than they know I think I shall show them.

I started to count down the hours in my head such sweet torture to have to stare at those lips which I could not touch.

Malkoçoglu could easily see which was the message behind her words.He tried to look contained and to hide the emotions welling up inside. "A person should always keep his door open for the presence of birds just to hear their voice." he said and smield to her gently. "You have the luck to hear them now and to feel the freedom they contain in ther souls"

I caught his face enough to know that he knew exactly what I meant. Biting my lip I had to contain my excitement it was hard to not kiss him right now. His words did strike a cord about their souls being free that was as close as me and him could get right now daydreaming of freedom whilst in the arms of each other.

The little birds like my blue flowers. I think that maybe their is a chance I can keep my little bird then it is worth a try. Did I mention Sultan Suleyman has given his blessing for Hatice to marry Ibrahim.

"I am very happy for them both.They seem to be truly inlove.Birds have a strong influence on people and their souls.A bird always finds its nest no matter if it's a thounsands miles away from it.It only takes time and when the time comes the bird finally feels like home.The bird finally feels loved." he said with a desire burning inside him,an internal flame.

And have you ever experienced a love before.

I removed my hair from my neck lacing my fingers around it before letting my curls spring free. I caught a look at his face he was impatient too. I placed a hand to my head faking a headache.

Bali Bey I have a headache and my limbs hurt to move escort me to my chamber.

I didn't have a headache and I could move all this was an act for on lookers I was impatient to be alone with him.

Malkoçoglu was wondering what to do,because he was afraid that she's feeling too bad.He urged to stop thinking about it and to be helpful as much as it was possible."If the lady feels uncomfortable then I should take her to her chambers." he said without wasting too much time he took her hand and asked "Would the lady mind if I carry her in my arms."

My little ploy to be close to him again seemed to be working. If anyone asked why he was carrying me it was simply because I felt ill.

Yes I would love that.

I said with a smile that would not fade not even if the skies turned grey.

He gently took her in his arms and with slow paces he carried Aybige to her room. "I hope I am not causing any pain while I am trying to help the lady" He said while thinking he carries the most beautiful creature.Aybige was just as heavy as a feather.

Very happily I closed my eye's enjoying the last ray off sun upon my face. If it felt this good to just beheld in his arms. What else would it feel like to... Kiss him just thinking of his moustache made me giggle.

Not at all you really do have the most softest hand.

My head rested gently against his chest as I looked up into his brown eye's.

Could you stay with me awhile this evening?

Malkoçoglu was glad to hear the lady's demands."It would be pleasure to spend some time with the lady as she wishes..." he said gently but his soul was burning with fire. "...as I sincerely hope I won't disturb or intrude."