TURHAN rushed me into the baths and helped me bathe, do my hair, and get dressed as she went on and on about how happy she was for me and Ibrahim — I was so nervous yet held excitement to finally be with Ibrahim in a safe place without the fear of being caught, each day my feelings for him grew stronger the move I spend times with him.

  "You have made our Sehzade so happy, it has been so long since I've seen him smile so much and I am grateful that you have arrived, " Turhan says as she finished putting my hair into a neat up-do.

A smile comes to my face, "Ibrahim makes me happy, I enjoy being around him, I feel safe when I am with him, " I say thinking of all the time I've spent with Ibrahim, all the smiles and laughter that has come from him only bring joy to my body.

Turhan chuckles, "well tonight many more memories will be made, I have finished with your hair and you are all set to go, " Turhan said with a smirk.

I feel my cheeks heat up, I felt nervous for the first time when it came to Ibrahim– this was to be the first time I'd be alone with him and it did scare me but I know my feelings for him have grown and I feel I am ready for anything as long as I have him.

 

  "I am ready Turhan, I just hope I won't disappoint our Ibrahim, " I say smiling as I stand from my seat turning to face Turhan.

Turhan's smile widens, "I have faith in you Sofia, Gevherhan Sultana, and I are rooting for you and the Sehzade don't disappoint us, " said Turhan.

I nervously nod my head turning to face the wooden door, I wish to please Ibrahim in every aspect and I hope tonight I will be able to do so.

Turhan soon comes over and opens the door for me leading me out of the room and down the secret hall that leads to Ibrahim's rooms.

AS WE walked down the dimly lit hall we soon reached Ibrahim's rooms, the guards who were supposed to be watching his door were nowhere to be seen which was good as they were most likely spies that Kosem Sultana sent to guard over Ibrahim's every move.

  As we took our final steps towards the door Turhan turned to me with a smirk on her face and without saying anything she quickly opened the doors to the room and pushed me inside making me trip over my gown and fall to my knees.

I hear the door shut behind me and I let out an annoyed groan before lifting myself up only to see him...

Dressed in blue and gold robes with rings on his fingers and a beautiful smile on his face, my Ibrahim, my savior, my love— He stood there looking me up and down with a spark in his eyes.

"My Sofia, " he says being the first one to break the silence— we lock eyes staring into one another's eyes with nothing but love.

"I've been waiting for this moment, I feel safe only around you, " I speak with a hint of nervousness in my voice making Ibrahim chuckle.

Taking a step closer to me so now her bodies were almost connected, he places a hand gently on my cheek, "I've never seen you like this Sofia, so nervous it is odd, " he said with a chuckle.

I let out a laugh letting my nervousness wash away, "Don't underestimate me, Ibrahim, you know how easily I can charm you, " I say with a slight smirk.

Ibrahim's smile widens as he takes my hands leading me to the edge of his bed.

"Show me then, " he boldly said with a grin making me let out a surprised gasp.

I chuckle placing one hand on his chest and the other on the back of his head playing with his curls.

"I think I love you, " I said softly watching as Ibrahim's smile widens.

He places a hand on both sides of my cheeks, "I know I love you Sofia, " he said confidently before crashing his lips onto mine...

A few minutes passed and we slowly break apart gasping for air— I grab ahold of his hand walked closer to his bed, as I lay down fully I pull him with me making him land on top of me.

For a second we stare into the eyes of each other before I gently kiss his lips letting the moment fall into place...

A/N!

slay.