Aslan MurabakI knew things were going to be difficult, but I didn't imagine how difficult. Right now, my wife who I loved so much and her father are at my father's house, waiting for me. My phone rang as soon as I got into the car.'We need to talk, Aslan Murabak, you as a head of state only embarrass your people."What are you talking about my father?", I wondered what it was."You will know when you get to the palace.""I'm not going to the palace, I'm going to my house, we'll talk tomorrow.""No," he was very direct. "I want you here and now, we have to talk about some things. I heard you left the airport. I'm waiting for you," and then he hung up the phone.My father and I are very similar, when we want something, we are direct. As a head of state we have to be like that and decide what is going to be done quickly and intelligently. I called one of my allies at the palace, who informed me that Faruk and Berna had been staying at the palace for a few days and were probably already
Diana RodriguesI was in a palace when, in my life, I could imagine living this. Everything glittered; gold took over the decoration of every part of the place. And I kept wondering how rich Aslan and his family were. Would I be able to adapt to being among these people? And who were they?I went into a room with the women. Unlike my culture, where we mix, here it is customary to have this separation. The men were in another room, discussing someone's future, while the women were in a different place, drinking tea, looking at each other's faces and talking about the future of their children.Aisha had warned me not to accept the tea, just pretend I'm drinking it, because here they have a custom of putting something in the tea of those they don't like or who they think might cause some problem for them. I didn't like that part, but what can I do? I am just an actress, playing the role of a wife. I sat down on the sofa where Aisha pointed, she sat next to me, and I watched Aslan's mothe
Aslan MurabakMy mother was pressuring me and she knew how to do it very well, I knew her tricks. She knows she can't do anything now that I am married to Diana. The only alternative left is for my wife to give up this clause in the contract and then I will be free to marry Bern. One can see the anger on my mother's face for marrying a foreigner. She always thought that I would marry Bern and that I loved her and when the marriage was forced, everyone would accept and we would live happily, the way mother always dreamed.Her favouritism for Bern was always very visible, since we were children she was very fond of our friendship and probably must have encouraged the girl to create hopes and expectations with me. I don't deny that I also created a fantasy world, which was destroyed by her. The words of that man will never leave my mind. I am disgusted to look at Bern and know everything she has ever done and it would not be an option to marry her.I have often wondered if her father was
DianaI hadn't locked the bathroom door, it was something surreal all that luxury. Not even the hotel bathroom had all those things. When I looked in the mirror I saw a new woman, not the same Diana who worked at the hotel. I took off my dress and the lingerie I was wearing made me look sexy, like the dancing Diana.And the man who was taking my mind off me was in the room. How I wished he was here. Without even thinking, I brought my hand to my breast and caressed it, memories of what we experienced on the plane came to my mind like lightning. Everything he had done made me still desirous, I needed to calm my body. I took off the clothes that still remained and went into the shower, I needed a bath.I had no idea how to open that shower, I tried one of the valves and a jet of cold water came over me startling me. I let out a scream. Aslan immediately opened the door that I hadn't locked."Diana, what...," his eyes went straight to my naked body.The attraction we had for each other,
Diana RodriguesMy heart clenches at the thought of Zyan. I am inside a hurricane and being thrown everywhere. The message made me very sad and Aslan understood."Is something wrong, Diana?""No, everything is fine."A lot of food was on the table waiting for us, a mix of foods from Brazil and from Kudsi. He was very thoughtful to take care of it. Everything was very tasty. After dinner we went to bed, he took a clean sheet and put it on the bed. I was red with embarrassment, but we didn't touch the subject for the moment. We watched a movie, actually I did, because he was on the computer working and read so many pages that I was dizzy just looking at them.I ended up sleeping and I don't know what time he fell asleep, in the middle of the night I opened my eyes and he was hugging me close to my body, and I snuggled in, I wanted to keep that day in my mind. I know that even though I was married to Aslan, I could not create expectations, and I should live one day at a time and not fall
Diana RodriguesThere wasn't a part of my body that wasn't hurting. When I woke up I was lying on the bed in Aslan's room when I woke up, I think I hit my head. In fact, it was hard to tell what I hadn't hit when I got off balance and fell down the stairs as I saw Zyan downstairs along with my husband."Zyan?", I put my hand to my head, "I think I'm having hallucinations.""You are not having hallucinations, I am here and so are you," Zyan tells me."Lemi where do you guys know each other from?", Aslan asks with a scowl on his face."Who is Lemi?", the knock must have affected my head."My brother, Lemi Zyan. And I wonder, where do you two know each other from?""Zyan, is he your brother?" I am incredulous."What is happening here my brother? Maybe you can explain better since Diana is confused" now my husband looks furious."I met Diana at the hotel" his eyes conveyed sadness "She was crying in the corridor, and I asked what happened.""After you humiliated me in your room.""She loo
Aslan MurabakAs soon as we left the room we headed for the office. Bern and her father were like a plague from Egypt, attached to my family. I know Faruk would not stop until he got what he wanted, his eyes on me all the time, as if to say I will win.Lemi was strange, my brother was in love. The Brazilian girl really got to him.Which makes me afraid because I have never seen my brother like this."My brother, are you okay?""Yes, I am.""Is it the Brazilian girl? What did she do to make you like this?""She chose to be with another man, my brother. Someone better than me. Someone who will be better for her.""How do you know that?""I saw her with him. And the two of them seem to get on very well, I hope she'll be happy.""She doesn't know what a wonderful man you are, or she would have chosen you," I put my hand on her shoulder "Sometimes it's not meant to happen, it has happened to me," I look at Bern, "I went to see it after a long time, that she wasn't for me.""That's not the
Aslan Murabak"My son, what will we do in this situation?", Papa finally understood my situation, "Faruk might try something against you, accuse you in an honour killing.""I don't know how we will do it, I am only sure that I will not marry that woman. I might pay someone to marry her or I might pay someone to leave here and never come back.""Things won't be easy, Faruk won't come out at a loss, of that you can be sure. Your marriage was a sure thing, since you were children. Bern is a princess, and this will bring problems for us.""Dad, I'm not getting married, I'm already married.""In a legal way, he can't marry Bern. His marriage to Diana," my brother takes a deep breath as he explains to Papa, "Their marriage, has a clause that nullifies, any other marriage for my brother, and we can't do anything about it.""You thought of everything didn't you, Aslan? You prepared so that nothing would happen to you, because you were going to know that I was going to force your marriage on B
Aslan MurabakI run desperately through the corridors of the palace, my mind filled with worry for Diana. My parents are already safe in the safe house, thanks to Said, my trusted man, who took them there. Now, my only goal is to find Diana and ensure her safety.As I climb the stairs, I see the damage caused by the fighting with the rebels trying to take over the palace. Broken glass and debris scattered everywhere show the violence that is ravaging the place. The state-of-the-art security we relied on seems ineffective against the relentless onslaught of the invaders.When I meet Said in the corridor, his tense face reveals the concern we share. He looks me in the eye and says."Aslan, I found Diana, and I took her to the safe house, but before she could go in, someone hit me and I fell unconscious and she wasn't there anymore.""We have to find my wife, Said. My son in her belly could harm us both."We advanced cautiously through the dark corridors, surprised by three men who inter
Diana Rodrigues"I thought it would be harder to catch you.""I knew you were behind all this, Aly.""Only my idiot cousin didn't realize it. And he left his princess and the bastard alone. I thought I'd have a harder time killing you.""You're a madman," I shout at him and try to hit him, but he holds me back."Stop it, girl," he grabs my arm and tries to pull me out of the room, but I don't let him and he pulls a gun out of his waistband "I think now you'll understand what I'm talking about, I really want to kill you, not now" I then stop trying to get away from him "I want to put on a show for my cousin, but if you don't obey me I'm going to finish you off right now, you understand," his gun pressed against my neck.As I walked through the palace, my heart was beating fast in my chest. I knew that Aly had no limits and would do anything to seize power. It was dangerous to be near him, but I needed to know what he was planning.I spotted some rebels bowing to Aly as he passed them.
Diana RodriguesI sat on the edge of the bed, observing the empty room in which Aslan had left me. The day was strange, the atmosphere seemed heavy, as if the very air was charged with tension. That strange atmosphere hung over the entire palace, enveloping us all in a sense of apprehension.José, my friend and brother, was by my side, trying to calm my restless thoughts. Renata, our recently arrived friend, was also there, offering her support in the midst of this bewildering scenario. My family, my mother and brother were also seeking safety. But as the hours passed, the feeling of dread in my chest only grew.The rebels, those opposed to Aslan's rule, were approaching the palace. Their intentions were unknown, but the rumors circulating around the city were far from reassuring. They were planning to invade our lands, challenging the authority and peace that Aslan had established.As darkness began to engulf the sky, I watched through the bedroom windows. The lights of the fire shon
slan MurabakI took a quick shower and left Diana still in bed. I went down to the office to meet my brother. The matter seemed to be serious, as it has been for the last few weeks. In the hallway, I spotted my cousin Aly entering the room where Berna is staying."What has Aly been doing in Berna's room?"A feeling of curiosity dawned on me, and although I knew it wasn't right, I decided to approach the door and try to hear what they were talking about and why Aly was entering the room.Unfortunately, the voices were too muffled and I couldn't clearly make out the words exchanged between them. It was strange to see my cousin so close to Bern, especially considering that they hadn't had a particularly close relationship before. This sudden closeness left me intrigued and a little worried about Aly's intentions.Realizing that my attempt to eavesdrop on the conversation was proving fruitless, I decided to move away from the door. Perhaps it's best to keep an eye on these two and that's
I woke up next to Diana and immediately felt a wave of happiness invade my being. It was as if I were the richest man in the world, possessing the greatest treasure anyone could wish for: the love of this incredible woman. As my eyes opened to the new day, I realized that the world outside had disappeared. At that moment, there were only the two of us, and all the problems that had previously plagued me had dissipated. Diana smiled when she realized I was awake. Her eyes shone with a mixture of tenderness and love. "Good morning, my love," she said softly, and her tone of voice was music to my ears. I hugged her affectionately, feeling the warmth of her body next to mine. "Good morning, my princess," I replied, knowing that every word that left my lips was filled with truth and devotion.As we lost ourselves in that intimate and comforting atmosphere, Diana began to tell me about her dreams and desires. She expressed her desire to explore the world together, without fear of the unkn
Aslan MurabakI couldn't believe what Bern was doing. From the start, she had shown herself to be an ambiguous and fickle figure, incapable of inspiring genuine trust. Now, in the midst of the whirlwind of emotions that was sweeping over me, I was absolutely certain that the story of her supposed pregnancy was nothing more than a calculated lie.As I left the hospital, my heart squeezing, my eyes took in the bleak scenery. Kudsi, my country, was in a deplorable state. The rebels had consumed the structures of power, leaving the citizens helpless and hopeless.As I watched the decay around me, a mixture of anguish and determination came over me. I could no longer remain passive in the face of this destruction. The time had come to confront the men who were doing this to my country and bring justice to my people.As soon as I entered the palace, I was enveloped by an atmosphere of joy and celebration. Everyone was happy to see me there, and my heart was filled with gratitude for having
Diana RodriguesI couldn't hold back the tears that fell with such joy when I saw Aslan awake after so many days of uncertainty and worry. The hospital room was filled with a mixture of feelings, from joy to sadness, as the pregnancy was visible in my belly, which was growing every day.When I looked into Aslan's eyes, I immediately realized that something had changed in him. His eyes revealed a mixture of happiness and sadness, his expression was one of bewilderment and emotion. He focused on a point on my body, on my stomach..."Aslan, is it good to see you awake?" I asked, my voice trembling.He smiled tenderly and slowly nodded. The words seemed to escape me at that moment, but a wave of emotion flooded my heart. I couldn't believe he was there, conscious and present."You... you've been awake for how long?" I asked, trying to control my tear-streaked voice."It's only been a few hours," he replied, his voice sounding like a whisper. "I woke up and everything is still confused...
Diana RodriguesI was distraught, desperately waiting to hear from my friend Renata. I had asked Lemi to look for her in Brazil, but so far I hadn't received a single message. Every minute that passed increased my anxiety, and the uncertainty about Renata's fate consumed my thoughts.That morning, while I was impatiently waiting for news, we received word from Aslan's doctor. He reported that Aslan was beginning to wake up from his coma, but was still disoriented. This was to be expected, considering the time he had spent in an unconscious state. My heart filled with gratitude to know that Aslan was recovering, but I also worried about how he would react to me. Whether he would send me away or keep me here because of my son. Aslan is like a hurricane in my life.The lack of news about Renata was driving me to the brink of madness. I just wanted to know if she was safe, if the rescue had been successful. Every second that passed felt like an eternity, and the uncertainty was eating me
Lemi MurabakI walked cautiously through the luxurious corridors of the mansion, my gun in hand and my senses sharp. John followed at my side, his gaze also alert to any sign of danger. Adrenaline coursed through my veins, knowing that Renata's life depended on us.Suddenly, I heard a noise coming from one of the rooms. I signaled John to stay alert and we sneaked closer, trying not to make any sound that might alert the men who were keeping us there. With my muscles tense and my heart racing, I entered the room.The moment I opened the door, I was quickly attacked by a robust, well-trained man. With my reflexes sharp, I managed to dodge his punch and counterattack with a sharp kick to his leg. The guy fell to the ground, groggy, but soon got back on his feet and came at me again.I exchanged quick blows with him, using precise and efficient movements, trying to incapacitate him without killing him. Meanwhile, John was engaged in an intense fight with another man in the next room.The