MIHRIŞAH SULTAN ✔️

5th Chapters

- Aleks, why are you so happy? - Vika asked me which returned me to reality.

- Nothing, nothing... - I said to her as I tried to act normally like nothing happened, but God, Murad was in my head whole time.

How could that stranger mean to me so much even if I know him only for few days. His presence makes me feel like I've never felt before in my life.

- Are you going to accept Murad Bey's offer? - Vika asked me smilingly. She knew me well enough to know what is the reason of my happiness.

- I don't know if I could trust him. - I said to her and sighed. I didn't know if that would be smart move. What if he is lying to me?

- He seems like really good man, Aleks. You must decide the best for yourself. - she said to me and smiled.

- I am going to talk with him tonight again, because as you know, tommorow in this time we will be in Istanbul. - I said to her.

- And that's where we will separate. You will go with Murad Bey, and I will must go to the Palace. - Vika said and sighed.

I tried to comfort her as it was possible. Seeing my younger sister being sad in those moments really hurted me.

I couldn’t wait for the night to fall because I really wanted to see Murad again. I couldn’t believe how little is needed for a person to fell in love.

I knew nothing about him and I fell in love with him. I knew I shouldn't so fast, but this time I listened to my heart, not to my brain. Because this is the first time that I have feelings towards someone.

When Vika fell asleep, I went upstairs on ship deck to find Murad. He was standing at the same place as he did yesterday.

I walked closer to him and he welcomed me with a smile. I was really happy to see him.

- I must tell you something, Aleks. - he said to me seriously. I felt afraid when he said this to me.

- What is it? Did something bad happen? - I asked him afraid of what happened.

- They already bought you in Palace, but don't worry, I have a plan. - he said to me. At those words I've already felt sad as I thought I will have to go to the Palace, but I decided to listen to his plan.

- I know a man who works in Palace, his name is Haci - aga and he is main ennuch. When he takes you to Harem, you will tell to him that you need to find Murad. He will understand what you mean, and he will send you out of Palace. Then you will come to me, and I will marry to you. - he said to me and that made me smile a lot. I really hoped that his plan would work.

- Are you sure this is going to work? - I asked him curiously because I didn't know how safe is this plan.

- It will, trust me. - he said to me and came closer to me. He was close to me the same way as he was yesterday.

He was really close to my face and I could feel his breath on me. I really wanted to kiss him at that moment, but I knew that would be inappropriate.

- I can't describe you how I felt some energy when I saw you first time. I've felt passion for you. - he said as he putted his hands on the fence, enclosing me so I can’t get away from him.

- You want to say you like me? - I looked at him provocatively giving him a smile. I could read people like a book, and I felt that in him. I felt a strong passion that drew me to him at first.

- I think my acts show you that better than any words could. - He said and came closer to me and kissed me gently. The kiss was so tender that I was overwhelmed by the feeling of love. I wanted this moment to last as long as possible.

- Do you promise to me that you will search for me? What if you like Sultan more than me? - he said and raised his eyebrow at me. I was still impressed by that kiss that I wanted to last an eternity.

I didn't say a word, but I unbuttoned my mother's necklace from the neck and gave it to him. I putted it in his hands.

- This is only thing that remained to me from my mother. This is only what I have from her. With this, I guarantee you that I will return to you, and will give my everything to find you. - I said to him with a smile.

After that, I went to sleep. I checked on Vika which was sleeping like an angel.

Tommorow in the morning, janissaries woke us up. We've left the boat and came into Istanbul, capital city of Ottoman Empire.

From the first look, it amazed me. It was million times bigger and more beautiful than Odessa. I was fascinated by its beauty.

I was looking around to see if I will catch Murad once again, but he wasnt here. Janissaries led us to the main square, where the carriage awaited for us.

- This will send you to Imperial Palace. There they will give you all the information you need to know. - one of the janissaries told to us.

We went to the carriage, I turned around once again to see if I can maybe catch my brother Dima, but all janissaries were dressed the same so I couldn't find it.

The carriage took us to the Topkapi Palace, Palace where Sultan lived with his family. It was very big and very beautiful. I was fascinated by its beauty.

At the main doors, old man awaited for us. I had no idea who this was, but only thing I knew is that I had to find Haci-aga.