Living a normal life was now impossible to Lily after being kidnapped by the tatters. She was stolen off of the boat that was supposed to take her to England to study from the White Sea after visiting her family that lived in Egypt because of her fa...
"Have you found out who is the woman?" I asked looking between Hundi Kalfa and Zeynep who both shook their heads.
"Hilal agha is still watching the hunting lodge, he was able to persuade one of the maids to find out and tell him" Hundi explained. I sighed facepalming, I wanted to see if this woman was any danger to me or Hurrem, as much as I hated to admit it but I and Hurrem barely tolerate being both lovers of the Sultan and we both can't handle another one joining in.
"Tell him to find out soon, I can't wait any longer" I ordered just as the doors opened and a harem agha walked in bowing to me.
"His majesty has been invited to dinner at Hatice Sultan's palace and wishes for you, Hurrem Sultan, and the Valide Sultan to accompany him," He said. I turned to Hundi who shooed him out so I can get ready.
"He invited everyone but Mahidevran, weird if it's a family affair he makes her join us" I pointed out waddling over to the couch and sat down with difficulty due to my swollen stomach.
A couple of minutes later the doors opened and Suleiman walked in. I jumped up and bowed along with Hundi and Zeynep.
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"I came to escort you to the carriage, I know it's been difficult lately for you with the birth nearing," He said sweetly making my heart flutter. He offered me his arm which I took using to help myself walk out of my room and out of the palace to the carriages. I got into one of the carriages and Suleiman followed.
Suleiman and I conversed the entire way to Hatice Sultan's palace where we were greeted by many maids and aghas. We walked into the main room where Hatice, Ibrahim, and Gulfem were with another woman dressed in weird clothes, she must be from another country.
"Princess, I would like to introduce my mother Ayse Hafsa Valide Sultan" Suleiman started pointing at his mother and the princess of wherever bowed to the Valide.
"This is my wife Qamar Haseki Sultan" He then placed his hand behind my back. I placed a fake smile on my face and nodded at her. She smiled back and gave a small bow.
"This is Hurrem Hatun" He finished pointing at Hurrem who gave a sarcastic smile. I nudged her reminding her we were not alone and the entire imperial family was around us.
Suleiman took his place at the head of the table the Valide Sultan hated so much. Valide Sultan sat to Suleiman's left and I to his right with Hurrem beside me. Beside the Valide sat Hatice Sultan facing Hurrem and beside her the princess facing Ibrahim who was sat beside Hurrem.
"Your majesty, I wanted to thank you for the table you sent to me," The princess said in broken Turkish. I could feel Hurrem tense up beside me, I was always better than her at hiding my jealousy, and right now even for me it was getting hard to hide it, I'm more used to Hurrem and I didn't fear the girls at the harem, Suleiman hasn't looked at one in a long time, since Victoria.
"We always make sure our guests are comfortable" Suleiman answered barely looking up from his food. I could see the Valide and Hatice glance at each other, oh no they having something up their sleeve. The princess opened her mouth to say something but before she could Hurrem nudged me hard the ribs making me let out a loud groan and turn to her confused as everyone turned to look at us and that's when it dawned on me what she meant.
"Qamar, are you okay?" Suleiman asked earning my attention. I faked another groan rubbing my stomach, Hurrem and I did this to make the princess shut up and maybe convince the Sultan to take us back to the Topkapi Palace.
"I'm fine, it happens at the end of a pregnancy your majesty," I said trying to reassure him smiling softly at him. I could see the Valide eyeing me suspiciously.
"Maybe I should go back home and rest" I suggested innocently. Suleiman seemed worried enough as is.
"I'll accompany her, your majesty" Hurrem suggested. I could see the princess eyeing us annoyed and shocked at the same time, she was shocked that I and Hurrem weren't at each other's throats and so was the Valide. When I saw Suleiman hesitate I faked another groan and bent over a little too squeezing my stomach a little.
"Come on, I'll take you" Suleiman helped me up and out of the room after we said goodbye to all of the others and Hurrem followed us smirking at the princess who glared at us. Suleiman helped me into the carriage before getting on his horse that they bought from the palace for him when we got here, he felt like riding back and so he will.
"Nice acting in there" Hurrem complimented as she got into the carriage and sat opposite me. I was about to say something when I was hit with a real wave of pain making me groan loudly.
"Qamar, no one is here to see you so stop," Hurrem said. She thought I was still acting. I took a deep breath trying to compose myself.
"It's real Hurrem, the child is coming," I said making her eyes widen and panic overwhelmed her senses.
"Oh Allah, go faster Qamar Sultan is having her child" Hurrem yelled at the man driving who told Suleiman, and in seconds the carriage was going at full speed and so were the contractions. Usually, they would be less painful before picking up but it seems this child was impatient.
"Come on, Qamar" Hurrem helped me down the steps to where Suleiman was waiting for us. He picked me up and sped down the harem and to my room. As we walked away I could see a flash of hurt in Hurrem's eyes which made me feel sorry for her for a second but it went away as another wave of pain struck.
"Everything will be okay" Suleiman reassured me as he placed me down on my bed. I nodded breathing in and out as doctors always told me to. Suleiman pushed my hair out of my face that fell out of its original style and kissed my forehead before leaving per the doctor's orders.
"The head is already out Sultanim, we need you to push," The doctor said looking up at me. I nodded pushing with all of my might. With a couple of pushes, the sound of a loud cry filled the room making me sigh in relief.
"Masha'Allah, we were blessed with a Sultana" Hundi said as the doctor wrapped up the baby and handed the newborn to me. I smiled down at my crying daughter, she slowly calmed down falling into a deep slumber as I swayed her.
"You don't seem sad" Hundi pointed out making me look up from my precious child and smile softly at her.
"I already have three sons but one daughter, Mihrimah and Ayse need a new playmate now or later on," I said making her chuckle before taking my daughter to get her and me cleaning.
"You're not sad, are you?" I asked softly as Suleiman held our newborn daughter in between his arms. We were alone in the room waiting for the Valide to come back to the palace for the naming of the new Sultana. Suleiman was stood at the foot of the bed with our daughter in his arms snuggled up in a pink blanket.
"Of course not, Allah already blessed me with Mustafa, Mehmed, Osman, Selim, Abdullah, Murad, and Beyazid " Suleiman smiled brightly at me. I felt my heart flutter and a grin took over my features. The doors opened and the Valide walked in followed by the others pouring in. The only person who irritated me was Mahidevran and her stupid grin.
"A beautiful girl, do not be sad Qamar, Allah will bless you someday with more sons," The Valide said. The good thing about the Valide is she doesn't strike you to your face but she speaks behind your back and now it was helpful, I could imagine that her words were genuine for a moment and all of the rivalries were left out of the room for now.
"With your advise I will never be sad Valide, you always guide us down the right path" And for me, I was only being nice because Suleiman was here watching and listening to everything. Zeynep handed me my headscarf before stepping to the side. I watched as Suleiman stepped beside the bed before starting.
"Your name will be Kaya-Ismihan"
"Your name will be Kaya-Ismihan"
"Your name will be Kaya-Ismihan"
Suleiman handed her back to me after he finished. We prayed for her health before the others left us three alone. Suleiman laid on one side of the bed and I on the other with Kaya-Ismihan in between us and all three of us fell into a deep sleep. And so the lie became reality.
