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episode 9

" I have saved up enough for a a middle class family of 5 . For about 30 years. " Sümbul spoke to me as we tried to calculate our life and plan just how many children Inshallah we could have and such thing's. We somehow knew we wouldn't be able to work in the palace once we get married especially if we don't get our masters permission. " mashallah, I have enough for at last next 50 years with a family of 5 . " I said feeling shocked I really didn't know I had this much. " mashallah! As expected of the Melek hatun. Ayy " sümbul happily let out making me chuckle, him joining me shortly after.

A few days passed since the incident. Early in the morning Pargali Ibrahim called me for an investigation. He was a serious but I'd say not an evil man and I didn't hesitate to tell him everything that happened. Since I knew he was on Mahidevrans side. He went wild at the knowledge of everything I've told him and he tried to threaten me into silence. But I stood my ground. " Ibrahim agha, treats won't work on me. But if you want to buy my silence you can. " I said as I tried my luck once again. The man scoffed and rolled his eyes. Throwing a porch with golden coins inside at me. " you're wrong I don't need coins. "I said as I took the porch and put it on the table .

" I want you to help me get married to Sümbul. " his eyes widened and he exploded in wholehearted laughter. " you're kidding me!?! HAHAHA!?! You want to marry a eunuch?? " he asked me once again, it felt like he didn't even believe himself at the moment. When he saw how serious I was he sighed and shook his head. " it's a shame but okay, I will see what I can do. You can go Nürmelek kalfa. " with that I bowed and left.

To say I wasn't scared would be the biggest lie mankind has made. But everything for mine and Sümbuls love.

My main concern is that the Sultan keeps calling me several times a day to his chamber. It's so I can check on Hürrem but I couldn't help and notice how his eyes never leave me once I enter the room.

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"Kalfa." A deep voice stated out making me pause my actions. I was packing up and moving from the Sultans bed, as I was done taking care of pregnant hatun. Both me and the hatun looked at each other's eyes in surprise. I could see her jealousy fight with her reason. I swallowed my fear and abounded what I was doing, turning around and bowing to the Sultan. I could see him walk towards the balcony and I knew that was my cue to follow him. I gave a brief nod to Pargali Ibrahim that was there the whole time, monitoring the Sultanas treatment. As I went towards where the Sultan is I could see Ibrahim get closer towards Hürrem. That's interesting.

" Evet, majesty. " I said once I reached an appropriate distance from the Sultan, that was now leaned towards the balcony looking out towards the gardens.

" Your name is Nürmelek, correct? " the Sultan asked me and I carefully but quickly answered the question. " Evet, Valide Sultan gave me the name when I become Muslim. " " mashallah, that name truly suits you. The angel of light, of sun. " the Sultan said,turning around a big smile on his face. I didn't even notice that my eyes made it to his, but once realization struck me I averted my eyes towards the floor. I could hear footsteps and soon I felt fingers on my chin. Pulling my face up, so my eyes are starting straight into his. Allah please no, please save me. The words chanted in my head, fear taking over. His smile didn't leave his face.

"Look me in the eyes. You've saved two children of mine now. You have my deepest gratitude. Ask whatever you'd like, it shall be yours . " I did as the Sultan said,not daring to oppose the most powerful man in the world. " how could I, majesty. It was my duty and Allah gave me the power to fulfill it. " he smiled and shook his head. " kind, beautiful, decent and grateful. You really are the perfect hatun. " he complimented me, but all I could think about in the moment was one sentence... Sümbul my love please come save me.
" Your Majesty?" A male voice called out from the balcony  entrance.

" Ibrahim..! " the Sultan exclaimed, pulling away from me  and looking at his lifelong friend. The Sultan sort of looked disturbed but I chose to ignore that and focused on my savior.  " Sümbul agha come, he said that Nürmelek hatun has been summoned by the Valide Sultan. " The Sultan nodded and let out a hum in understanding.   " okay then, you're free to go, kalfa. " I bowed and quickly went inside the chamber. On the way there my eyes meet the aghas silently thanking him hoping that he'd understand.