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           My thoughts had been  about Mustafa, his face burning into the back of my mind where I couldn't think of anything else but him. I didn't like him, no. I wasn't at least allowing myself right now. I finished cleaning Mihimirah's room, and went onto her balcony just for a bit of fresh air, inhaling slowly and deeply before exhaling. Being alone, sometimes had its perks of satisfying me. I needed my own me time anyways. There was a knock at the door and I stepped back into the room, closing the doors before I laid my hands in front of me and waited to see who it was.

The doors opened and it was Mehmet himself, entering the room as his honey colored eyes met mine and I curtsied a bit. "Sultan."

"Nemiah. Have you seen Mihimirah? I haven't seen her in the palace yet, and neither have I seen Rustem Pasha either?" He asked quietly.

"Sorry, Sultan, but maybe she has gone for a walk or perhaps a ride with Pasha? Their wedding day grows near, and it won't be long before they are married. "I was curious however. "How is it, you haven't been married yet? I mean, considering you easily steal the hearts of many in the palace?" I smiled lightly.

Mehmet smiled back and walked a bit my way, with his hands behind his back." Well, due to being in the Ottoman Empire, we aren't allowed to marry. It would break tradition. "

I looked at him confused. "But..Mihimirah is getting married?"

"She is a Sultana, and by father's hand, she was set to be married off when she came of age to Rustem Pasha. "Mehmet tried to explain but It barely cleared up the mud in the water.

I didn't say anything more as I hummed and looked away, hoping he would leave, but I only heard his footsteps draw near and when I looked back, he stood near me and closer than he had ever originally gotten. "Sultan-"

"My brother fancies you--took notice of that when anyone speaks of you. "He said with a soft smile. "Its hard not to. You carry your own spirit, and I wish for you to not change..but do be careful in the palace. "He took my hand and lifted it to his lips. His eyes remained on mine, my heart racing, as he kissed my hand gently before setting it back down.

"I must go and find another. I hope you find Mihimirah, Sultan." I said slowly, as he kept a firm hold on my hand.

"I understand..you are a busy woman in this palace now..since everyone knows your name.."Mehmet leaned in and I was trying to comprehend what was happening.

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