Part of His Game

Chapter 8 ~ Safiya

*Safiya*

The remainder of the day went by surprisingly well. It was almost like a dream. Husani and I were getting along swimmingly now. We'd constantly talk about our families, his crush, and many embarrassing stories while still locked up in his room. It's almost as if the fight we had hours ago never even happened.  I remember dreaming about having a perfect marriage where we'd settle our differences and not hold grudges as Husani and I just did. Of course he wasn't exactly the man in my dreams, but then again, who does dream about marrying the Prince of Egypt?

"You're definitely something, " Husani chuckles after our long conversation was at an end. He was currently crawling into bed as I did the same. "I'm glad I kept you around. "

"Like you had a choice, " I roll my eyes.

"True, but you're lucky that I treat you as respectfully as I do now. With my dad and all, it's a miracle I turned out this way," he sneered. 

These words hit me like a stone wall. "I suppose so," I solemnly answer.  He's right. I expected him to be a very nasty and perverted man like pharaoh. Husani is a kind boy and I always forget to treat him with the respect he deserves, putting aside the fact that he is a prince who so rightfully demands it. I've been taking advantage of his kindness for all of the time I've been here. I don't know why I've been so blind. Starting now, I'll try my best to become the dutiful fiance he needs. I  say this and yet knowing me this is far from reality. I'll at least put effort into it. That's a start.

We were now under the covers and I turned to face the balcony, away from him. I couldn't bear to expose how embarrassed I was when I spilled my emotions. I've always despised revealing my true emotions since I've always felt vulnerable to the person on the receiving end."Thanks Husani... for everything," I blushed with the utmost sincerity I could muster. Husani responded in silence and I  felt the mattress shift underneath his weight. His lack of a response was very out of character. I was about to turn and face him when his soft lips kissed my temple.

"Anything for you Safiya," he gently responded before laying down next to me. My face grew hot and my stomach fluttered. I don't understand why I feel so happy and yet embarrassed at the same time. I guess it made sense. This was the first time he has kissed me after all and I was caught completely off guard. That explains everything.

Not wanting to sound like an awestruck idiot I hastily bid him good night while my voice cracked. Ra, what's wrong with me? It took several hours before my body released its built up tension and allowed me to peacefully drift off to sleep.

<the next day>

I woke up to the sun barely peeking above the horizon. The open balcony captured an amazing view of the sun's rays peeking through the clouds while casting a various array of purples, pinks, and oranges dancing across the sky.

I admired the spectacle for a few minutes before I heard rustling coming from Husani's side of the bed. I adjusted myself to face him and expected to be met with his peaceful sleeping form, but was instead greeted with butt naked Husani standing next to the bed. I caught a really detailed glimpse of his bare body from the back before retreating from embarrassment and hiding under the covers. I can't believe that of all possible times in the day I happen to turn around while he's changing!

"Safiya!" he called out while I heard him scrambling to get dressed. He must have heard my rapid movement and figured that I saw him."Oh Ra, I'm so sorry I thought you were asleep!"

"I was," I squeaked while pulling the sheets even further above my head. These covers were not moving an inch away from my face. There is no way I'm allowing him see how red and flustered I am.