Ottoman Empire

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It was morning.Maria opened her eyes slowly.She wished that all of this was just a dream,that she is now in her warm bed in France.But she was far away.From her Country,Her father,her mother,her brothers.She went on a dangerous journey.Journey to become someone else.She stood up and saw that her nanny is already awaken .
"Lucy what are you doing "
"Ooh princess just packing something "
"Why are we there"
"Yes princess "
"That fast?"Maria asked .
"Well princess we are already one month floating "
"ONE MONTH?!"Maria asked terrified.
"Yes princess"
"It felt like one night"
"Princess you should get dressed we will ship soon"
Maria took her white dress with colorful flowers.It was her favorite one.
"So princess how would you like me to do your hair "
"Something simple"
When Lusy finished her hair they boarded.
"Princess I guess we are here"
Maria was excited and terrified.
She put on her coat and with Lucy got out and touched the ground of Istanbul.They saw one servant . That servant came to them.
"Princess,my name is Huzur ağa I will follow you to the Topkapi palace "
Maria looked at him confused.
"What was your name again?"
"Huzur ağa princess "
"So you are taking us to the palace "
"Yes and why us "
"Oh nanny Lusy is coming with me!You think I will go by myself "
"Of course not"
"Than?Common Lucy "
Huzur ağa called one carriage.They put all princesses package and went to palace.
When they arrived Maria was impressed with the palace.
"It is so big"Maria said.
"Princess this is now our new home "
"It looks marvelous "
They entered the palace and went to harem.
"So this is harem"Maria said.
It was large room with girls who giggled and it had beds in two sides.
"Destur Pranses Maria" Huzur ağa said.
Maria entered the harem and every single girl bowed to her.She could hear their whispers "Who is she?" "She is really pretty " "Will she be our sultans wife" .
When Maria was at the end of the room she asked Huzur ağa where is her bedroom.
"Princess your bedroom isn't here "
"Well where is it then"
Huzur ağa went in front of her to show her chambers.
"So princess here we are"
"Thank you Huzur "
She entered the room with Lucy.They give her Marble pavilion.It was a beautiful room.
"Princess do you like this room?"Lucy asked.
"Yes very much"
In the room one girl entered.
"Who are you " Maria asked.
"I am Dzanfeda kalfa.I will be on your service"
"I have one question for you "
"Yes princess"
"When will I see Sultan Mustafa"
"When he calls you"
"When will that be"
"I can't know that.When sultan gives me the orders than I come to you and prepare you for Halvet"
"Halvet?! What is Halvet?"Maria asked.
"Princess Halvet is when a women spends night with our Sultan"
"I thought that I will only speak to Sultan not sleeping with him"
"Well princess that are rules "
"And the wedding "
"Wedding will be organized when our Sultan gives such orders "
"So I will not see today Sultan"
"No,but you will see his mother.Valide Halime Sultan"
"His mother"
"Yes,you can go right now if you want"
Maria looked to Lucy.Lucy nodded her head to approve that everything will be alright.
Maria followed Dzanfeda kalfa.
"We are here "
Maria was looking at big doors.Dzanfeda opened the doors and Maria entered first . She saw beautiful chamber .When she entered she saw how a woman with dark black hair wrapped in a bow was sitting there.She wore red dress and had a golden crown on her head.Nex to her was another woman more like a girl.She had a brown hair and soft locks who were falling down her shoulders.She wore dark pink dress and the matching color crown.She was very pretty. Maria bowed down.
"It is a pleasure meting you Maria"Halime sultan said.
"Pleasure is all mine"Maria said.
"This is my daughter Dilruba sultan"Halime sultan showed with her hand to a woman right to her.
Dilruba only nodded in sign of meeting.Maria nodded back.
"Well seat with us don't stand "Halime add.
Maria seat to one of chairs there.
"So princess Maria how do you know our language "Dilruba asked.
"I have learned when I was young"
"I hope that you are feeling comfortable here princess?"Halime asked.
"Ooh yes it is really nice.Im trying still to catch up with all rules "
"Well you should know the most important rule.If you give our Sultan a child you could become a Sultana who rules the world.Of course it is really important that the first child should be a boy.If you prevent a child and more better a boy no one could step your way."
"And of course if you please our Sultan"Dilruba add.
Maria just listened and tried to act normal.
"Valide sultan I'm tired can I go now to rest"Maria asked.
"Of course you can"Halime said.
Maria stood up and with Dzanfeda got out and leaved hthe room.
Dilruba looked to her mother.
"What do you think mother"
"I think she is smart as she is beautiful,and that she can please my son"
"Yes but will she be a treat"
"We will see that with the time,but we can of course expect everything "
"Yes validem "

"Can you believe Lucy,they were speaking to me like a was an object,a slave .If you can please our sultan..how can they talk to me like that?!Im an princess for god sake!"
"Princess please calm down they were trying to show you the rules "
"Yes but I feel awkward "
"Well they are like that"
Maria was already in her night gown.She went to sleep,but all she could think about was "the night with Sultan" how would it look like and why is he hiding.

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