Sultan Suleyman's Chambers

Firuze saw his gesture and declined.

No I am needed back in the Harem.

Without further word she ordered the guards to open the doors and left him laying their

Firuze could not sleep her mind was racing full of thoughts of the Sultan and his devilish smile she crept back into his chamber dropping once again her white cloak as she stepped back over to him what a peaceful sight relaxing back into his bed Firuze began humming into his ear they still needed to finish intimate liasons of this very night.

I shivered when he pronounced my name. I didn't even thought than he could know it. The very thought of it gives me creeps. The reflect of his green eyes sparkled in the shadow of the room... I blushed, intimidated by the tone of his voice, very deep... and sweet...

"Yes, My Lord. My real name is Victoria. To Tell You The Truth, I'm From Europe... From Noble Birth... I've been Married Once But a morning,  My husband eloped with my honor, my dot and my virginity... without saying a word... He never came back... Then I decided to travel, to live on my own, fed up to be manipulated by men... I was seeking a refuge with sweetness, love... I'm ready to cherish love again...  And Then, I landed here = My new heaven... People are so beautiful , this  local warmth in the air bewitches me... I introduced myself to your gracious valid.. She accepted me in one condition : Convert Myself to Islam.. . What I did... I embraced the religion [ That explains my new name "Sadika"] and I'm ready to serve and obey Allah and you... My new sovereign...

I'm attracted by you, your handsome appearance, your charisma... when you come in  court, your presence impresses me, Your strength that can be easily guessed under your clothes impresses me too... And I can't prevent myself to imagine this same strength touching my breast, my ... "

And Then I stopped, realizing how far I went... I was sweating, My heart was beating so fast, with desire..

I carried on : " Forgive me my lord... I'm not behaving like a humble Muslim woman. It's just that I wanted to show my immeasurable affection and devotion to you..."

" I want you to get to know me.. I want to become your friend... Like a confident... I want to be yours... Body and Soul"


I went tight-lipped... feeling apprehensive...

Mihirinnisa was helping out Nigar and Ayse Hatun they were
telling her about the history of the empire. Who was King and
Queen also the most important members of the Ottoman family.
Some concubine was rebelling so they quickly left Mihirinnisa
She started to walk and walk until she lost her way. It was like
A maze that just spiralled around. Every wall looked the same,
Every door looked the same. It was night as the guards had
Lightened the candles next to the doors. Mihirinnisa was
Dressed but her hair which was thick and naturally curly
Has yet to be put up. Unlike most dark hair girls Mihirinnisa
Eye's were of a pale green colour. Nobody could see her eyes
At the moment as her hair flung over it. She walked eyes cast
Down not caring where she was going when she bumped into
A man.

Slowly she lifted her hair from her eye's noticing the mans
Perfectly clean close and the jewels that covered his fingers.
Mihirinnisa did not bother to look up any further. She just wanted to get out of here. Better still she wanted to avenge her
Fathers death maybe this man could help her.

Hatun! Nobody else had called her a Hatun before.
She tucked her hair behind her ears. Raising her
Head to meet his glance. Mihirinnisa stood tall
And confident before this man. Gathering that
He was clearly of some importance here.

Their was a scuttle in the Harem so I told Nigar and Ayse that I would find my own way back to the Harem.Unfortunately I am lost and have yet to learn the ways of the Harem. I did not mean to cause you any disturbance.

Mihirinnisa said a little apologetic, not that apologetic
To find out who this man was. She didn't feel like
Sleeping and when this man went back to bed she
Would explore the rest of this castle.

When he touched her Mihirinnisa laughed.
No man had never touched her before.
She didn't laugh to be rude. It was purely
Because of the sensation she felt. Ticklish
Yes that was right. Mihirinnisa smiled her
Eyes adverting elsewhere so as not to
Look directly at him.

My name is Mihirinnisa I am.. I mean I was
a daughter of a pirate. This is the very first time in years
that I have been on dry land. I hope I have not upset you
Or disrespected your apparent authority.

Don't worry I am not scared just lost.


She glided into his bedchamber, her eyes like that of a
Magpie. Most of these luxurious items could feed a
Family for a good few months. So this man was a
Wealthy man and had no qualms in showing that
Off.

Some fruit juice would be nice thank you.
will I get told of for entering a man's bedchamber? I don't
want to draw any particular attention to myself. I'm just
keeping my head down until I can leave.

Mihirinnisa sat down feeling the silk beneath her fingers.
She pulled her hair up and into a plait. It was to unrueful
And wildly. The room was well lit and she could she the
Pearls of the whites of her eyes in a mirror. Taking her
Drink she switched it with his just in case.

I am sorry but I do not know of your name. Why don't you tell me yourself about who you are. It would be much better for me. I'll start orginally I came from Persia my mother died and as I grew up local children were taken as slaves. So my papa took me to sea, where we travelled took from the rich and gave to the poor. The only man I have spent time with is my papa until he got murdered right in front of me. I want to avenge his death. I am not like other girls here who will manipulate, lie and scheme just to get into your bed I pressume. I am a strong women and can handle anything. That is how I was brought up and would like to remain.

Mihirinnisa didn't like to speak of her virtue to anyone
It was a very private matter for any girl who respected
Themselves.

So why was I brought here? How can I trust you when you won't let me leave. I have seen most of the world and I certainly don't want to make this Harem all I have to live for. I don't think my life should end or I should stop trying to be my natural self to climb to the top.