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“Şah Sultan has sent some concubines to entertain you tonight.” Sumbul agha said and my soul left my body. That illiterate witch.

I look up at Mehmed who was staring hard at Sumbul agha and smirked mentally. I trust you, Mehmed. Don't break my trust.

“Didn't I told you last time that I want no one else. Do I always need to remind you Sumbul agha?” Mehmed gritted out as he tightened his grip on me and I left out a sigh of relief. If he choose those concubines, I could have killed him myself and returned home.

“Şehzadem–”

“ENOUGH. Leave us alone.” He roared at Sumbul agha who nodded and bowed before running out.

“Well well well, don't you want those concubines Mehmed?” I asked and he snapped his head towards with a hard look.

“Halime I gave you my word and I'm a man of my words. I love you and want you and only you.” He said as he leaned in dangerously close to my lips and I smirked. I cupped his right cheek with my palm.

He crashed his lips on mine but this time it wasn't slow but it was passionate and promising.

“Never forget this Halime. . . . You belong to me. . . and I belong to . . . you. I don't want any one in between.” He said in between kisses and I smiled before wrapping my arms around his neck pulling him closer to me.

“Good. That way, I don't have to kill you and save my tears.” I replied making him chuckled. He put his arms under my legs and lift me up in bridal style and I giggled.

He made love to me passionately the whole night and the moon was the witness of our love making. He worshipped my body like I was some kind of a goddesses.

“I love you, Halime and I intend to hold your hand till the last day of my life.” He whispered before placing a kiss on my forehead. “Sleep.” And I was out as light.

The next morning, I woke up to see Mehmed still sleeping with his arms around me. I smiled and peaked his lips when suddenly he flipped us with me under him.

He ran his nose along the my neck placing wet kisses here and there and I release small moans making him groan before crashing his lips on mine.

After some more rounds of our sweet loving making, we took bath together and had our breakfast and got ready for our day.

He went to do his work but not before dropping me off in the Harem where Hümaşah Sultan, Sadika Hatun and the Ottoman witches were having their tea party.

I bowed to no one in individual before sitting down on the couch beside Hümaşah Sultan as she insisted.

“So you are staying in the same room with Şehzade Mehmed?” Şah Sultan asked. Here we go.

“Yes, Sultanam.” I answered.

“Don't worry, I'll assign Firuze Hatun to get you your chamber ready.” She said and Gülfem who was sitting beside her in the pillow smirked at me.

“Oh that won't be need.” I threw her a fake smile making her frown. “I don't think Şehzade Mehmed will appreciate that.”

“Why?”

“Because, I'm his wife. I belong beside him.” I replied simply making her more angry.

“Halime, I think you don't know the rules properly. Don't worry, I'll assign some concubines to teach you that.” She gritted out. The tension in the air was so thin that I could've cut it with a knife.

“Don't bother about it Sultanam. Even if you forcefully shift me to another chamber, Şehzade Mehmed will bring me back in his chamber.” I replied confidently.

“My nephew will never choose a woman over his aunt.” She replied before standing up and storming out with Gülfem, Gülbahar Hatun and Beyhan Sultan running after her.

Everyone went back to their own work like nothing happened and I appreciate it.

“I received a letter from Manisa.” Hümaşah Sultan said and I could see Sadika Hatun's shoulder stiffen.

“Manisa? Who send, Sultanam?” I asked.

“The Kalfa of Selim’s Harem.” She answered. “Defne Hatun will arrive any time now.”

“Defne Hatun?”

She nodded before smiling at me. “Şehzade Selim’s concubine and soon to be the mother of his child.” She said and we glance at Sadika Hatun who was shifting in her place uncomfortably.

“Sultanam, I'll like to return to my chamber with your permission.” Sadika Hatun said and Hümaşah nodded and Sadika bowed to us before walking away. I felt bad for her. I know how sad and hurt she must be feeling.

“This is the bitter truth Halime. I feel bad for Sadika Hatun too. I know how painful it is for her to see other woman carrying the child of Şehzade Selim. But this is what it is. We can't do anything.” She said sadly.

I gulped as I took in her word. What if Mehmed decides to take other woman after he become the Sultan?

“Ahhh. It hurts.” Gülbahar Hatun cried out as some maids helped her walk inside. “Şehzade, my Şehzade is coming. Quick, do something.” She yelled and I rolled my eyes before standing up along with Hümaşah Sultan.

“Quick take her to her chamber.” Hümaşah Sultan shouted and followed after them and I followed her. We stood outside her chamber waiting for the the news I already knew.

“Will she give birth to a Şehzade? What do you think.” I could hear the concubines talk.

“I think so.” The other one replied.

“If she give birth to a Şehzade, will she become more powerful than Halime Sultan?” Another voice asked.

“Of course not. Halime Sultan is the legal wife of Şehzade Mehmed while Gülbahar Hatun is a just a mere concubine. No matter how many Şehzades she give birth to, she will always be below Halime Sultan.” Other one scolded and I smirked and flipped my hair mentally.

Hafsa Sultan along with her two daughters and Şah and Beyhan Sultan came but I didn't bother to bow to them and they didn't seem to notice that.

Just then we heard a cry and everyone waited patiently for the mid wives to tell them the news.

“Let it be a Şehzade.” Hafsa Sultan prayed and I mentally roll my eyes. She is so going to be disappointed.

“It will be a Şehzade.” Şah Sultan replied as she eyed me with an evil smirk.

“Inshallah.” The others said in sync.

The midwife opened the door and Hafsa Sultan and Şah Sultan fired questions at her. “Is it a Şehzade or a Sultana?”

“How is our little Şehzade?” Şah Sultan asked and I smirked.

“Congratulations, it is a Sultana.” The mid wife announced and their face dropped just than another maid came running.

“Sultanam.” She acknowledged our presence before turning towards Hümaşah Sultan. “Defne Hatun has arrived and is in the labour.” She said.

“Two good news in one day. Mashallah.” Hümaşah Sultan said smiling at me and I smiled back. We went inside and saw a grumpy Gülbahar Hatun with a sour face.

“Congratulations Gülbahar Hatun.” Hümaşah and I congratulated her and waited for Hafsa Sultan to name her but she just walked away.

Şah Sultan decided to name her as Hafsa Sultan went away. She picked up the baby and kissed her forehead before whispering prayers in her ears.

“Your name will be Gevherhan.” She repeated three times and we prayed together.

Hümaşah Sultan put an amulet on the new born Sultana’s pillow while I put a broach on the baby's cloth.

Sumbul agha came in and bowed his head at us before congratulating Gülbahar Hatun then he turn to Hümaşah Sultan. “Congratulations Hümaşah Sultan, Defne Hatun gave birth to a beautiful Sultana.” He announced and from the corner of my eyes I could see others let out a sigh of relief.

“Well time for double celebration. Distribute lokma and Sherbat immediately.” She ordered and Sumbul agha nodded. “And tell the chefs to cook for everyone. We will celebrate it with everyone in the Harem.”

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A/n : here we go. Double update!!