LONG LOST (A Sungurtekin Bey Fanfiction)

7.

Nuray went to Selcan's tent again after the sun had set. Selcan was not there again. She sighed and came out.

I should tell Sungurtekin about this. She thought and went towards the marquee. When she stepped up the stairs she was stopped by Gunkut.

"Nuray hatun?"

"Inform Hayme ana that I have come to talk to Sungurtekin bey." She said. Gunkut nodded and went inside. Everybody including the Dodurgas were sitting there around the table for dinner. Gunkut placed his hand on the chest,

"Hayme ana, Nuray hatun is here to talk to Sungurtekin bey." He said. Sungurtekin's hand stopped in it's way from the plate to his mouth. Gundogdu smiled at him but he ignored. He was watching that everbody on the table was very happy and joyfull because of the announcement of Gundogdu and Goncagul's wedding to be held soon. They were discussing the plans. But Halime was not. She had pulled a long face all the while. Nobody is even noticing her! Now this Nuray Hatun! Inshallah everything will be fine! He thought..

"Never let her wait outside again, Gunkut! She is the part of this marquee from now!" He said. Hayme stared at him while Gündoğdu coughed. Halime stood up from beside him and went to fill the pitcher with water from the bigger one placed in the corner of the marquee. Sungurtekin looked around and went after her.

"Halime Sultan, you pull a long face! What is happening?" He asked in a low voice as to not gain any attention fron others. Just then Nuray entered the marquee.

"I am sorry Hayme ana! I did not want to disturb your meal but this was really important." She said with worry.

"You are my daughter, I was waiting for you at the table. But you didn't come." Hayme smiled.

"I didn't know!" Nuray replied, bewildered at the protocol given to her.

"Tell me Nuray hatun. What you have to say! I am listening." Sungurtekin said.

"Will you come with me, Sungurtekin?" She asked. Everybody exchanged glances at the way she had spoken to him. No title of bey. They are frank! Gundogdu thought. Sungurtekin looked at Halime and asked.

"You tell me first, what is it that is bothering you?"

"I have not seen Selcan Hatun all day long. It worries me. Beyim!" She said. Sungurtekin nodded.

"I will see where she is. Alright? You just stay calm." Halime nodded. Sungurtekin turned to Nuray and gestered her to follow him inside the tent. Hayme looked at Gundogdu as if asking him what was going on between these two! Gundogdu shook his head telling her that he knew nothing. Halime came and sat down on her seat.

Once they were inside, Sungurtekin turned to her.

"What is it?" He asked.

"Selcan Hatun!" She said.

"What about Selcan Hatun?" Sungurtekin asked quickly.

"I think she is not in the tribe, Sungurtekin." She said. Her breath was shaky due to the raise in her emotion.

"Come here," Sungurtekin said and let her sit beside him. "First, you should stop calling me by my name, you are raising suspicions about us in the tribe and I don't want this until the right time comes. Secondly, are you out of your senses? How can Selcan Hatun be not in the tribe?" He asked.

"Sungurtekin!" She said immediately. He raised his brow. Nuray sighed and stopped. "Sungurtekin bey! She is not in her tent nor in any other. I have not seen her all the day!" She said.