BernThis time I would be able to tell someone what had happened to me. The moment I spoke to my brother, my father came to my side. And whispered:"If you say anything, to your brother, I will kill you, and you know I am capable of that. I'll make your life a living hell, you worthless piece of shit.""You already make my life hell, Daddy," my father held my arm tightly."I'm serious with you girl," this time he alters his voice and everyone looks at us."I'm not afraid of you anymore.""Stop it idiot girl. You know it was all for your own good.""Are you afraid daddy, afraid people will know, of what you did to me?" he holds my arm tighter, but I wait for my saviour to help me."Bern, my sister, is something happening?" Hassan appears from my side.Hassan knew him very well too. Papa knew that my brother would step into his shoes as ruler of our country, as his firstborn had to learn to be a man, a true male tyrant, just like him.My brother went at a young age to the army and never
Aslan MurabakThe two brothers entered the room and stayed there for quite a while, my father was meeting with Faruk, and probably the man was doing his head in, but my father already knew that he had nothing to do and that unfortunately Bern would have to go on with her life in another way. Despite everything, I felt sorry for her.My brother was also strange, I knew him very well and knew that something was happening or that he was hiding something from me. I was almost sure it was for the Brazilian girl and what was I going to tell him? Will she come back to you? Will she realize that she made the biggest mistake of her life and that she chose the wrong man? That she's the stupidest woman I've ever met for leaving a man like you and choosing any other? I wasn't going to tell him that, because I know he was already suffering.So I preferred to leave him in his world, with his thoughts, whatever they are. I was sitting in one of my favourite places in the house, a small room with a h
Hassan KaranI had come here for change. I had decided it was my turn to give my own life direction. When Bern calls me and tells me that our father was forcing a marriage on her with Aslan, I was very angry. I did not want this marriage to happen at all.We were children different from the others, many things I went through alone and didn't take my sister with me, the poor one was already suffering because we didn't have a mother. Actually, we did have a mother, but she simply did not care about us two, her children. We were at the mercy of that crazy man who did whatever he wanted with me and my sister. I saw horrible things inside that palace and now I find out that my sister, Bern, went through worse things.I was sent to the army, after I caught him making a girl of my age, concubine of some of the men who frequented our house. Days later, to my surprise I was suffering in the barracks horrible things, to become a real man. I still remember the words that were said to me when I s
Aisha MurabakEver since I was a little girl I knew my destiny. I know I will have to marry someone I probably won't choose, I don't like that, I just wanted to have the power to guide my life.When I went to college that I had my freedom, there I got to live as a girl from another country lives and it was a totally different experience. I won't deny that sometimes I went out without the veil, I put on jeans and a little shirt and let my hair down for a few hours. I felt strange at first I can't deny it but I was a free girl who could do what she wanted with her life.I keep a secret, just mine, something that few people know and I'm afraid of the consequences.I was in Diana's room, the conversation was so good. Knowing about their country and being able to talk freely is invigorating for me. Diana was a little bruised from the fall she had taken on the stairs, and we should thank Allah, that something worse didn't happen to her, because she could have been hurt more. When my two br
Aisha MurabakFinally, my first day of school. I had already mapped out a route and I would walk, the weather was cloudy, but I'll take my chances. I grabbed my stuff and went out, I tried to close my door and got a scare when my neighbour appeared, I let some things fall on the floor."You're pretty clumsy as well as distracted," he tells me."I just got scared," he ducked and so did I, our hands bumped and I was embarrassed as I didn't have much contact with men who weren't family."Are you going to college?", I confirmed.He took my things and we went downstairs. When we arrived at the door of the building, and I put my foot on the pavement, the water drops started to fall, I looked at the sky and took a deep breath."Come on I'll take you, I'm going to work" my strange neighbour finally spoke, "My name is John" he finally introduced himself."I am...""Aisha, I know," I looked at him strangely "I heard when you said yesterday."John was a strange guy. He came across as a serious m
Aisha Murabak"Hassan is the worst I have ever met. He came close and I really wanted to be kissed by him, my body was reacting to his. And he came really close to me.""Go take a shower and put some clothes on, that's no way to stand in front of a man."I was so angry with him, and the worst I waited for the kiss. Jose laughed at me and so did Diana."Who waited for the kiss, silly? That's normal Aisha" Jose tells me "And did John really leave? I was curious.""That day I went to the bathroom and took a shower, I was needing to actually calm my hormones. Hassan stayed in my room and since then, he became my shadow.""I wanted a hot shadow like that for myself" we laughed."He wouldn't leave me alone, and I hated him more and more. He was thick, rude and wouldn't let me talk to anyone. In college I had to stand with him on my side, the girls thought he was cute, they even talked to me. When I questioned my classmate who had called me to the party, he told her that she was not to appro
Aisha MurabakJoseph got up from the bed we were on and tap-danced. I was at a loss to understand all those movements."Girl, you slept with that wonderful man, I can't believe it," he put his hand on his forehead and faked a faint falling into the armchair in the bedroom. "Now you're going to have to tell us all the details, don't go doing like Diana who didn't say much," he looked at Diana and rolled his eyes at her who let out a dull smile."I will tell you, Jose. Like I said, Hassan messed with me in such a way, it was as if he commanded my body.""I know well what that's like, even though I don't want to, knowing I'm going to get screwed, Aslan has me so easily.""I wanted to stop and say no, I knew that would end my life and that it would have consequences, but I let myself be taken by him. Hassan's kisses made me feel alive, a feeling I had never felt before. His eyes, which before brought me fear or anger, this time lit by the yellow flame of the fire, were pure desire, and I'
Diana RodriguesPoor Aisha, we can't believe she was forced to marry that man. It was past midnight and Aslan still had not returned to his room, I only received a note from him apologizing because he could not come to dinner with me. Joseph had stayed with me all day and after much discussion went to his room because I was already feeling well.After a brief nap, I awoke to the rocking of the mattress that sank when Aslan sat up. His hand was on his face, he was haggard and looked very tired."How is Aisha?""Sad," he lowered his eyes "And knowing that all this is happening is my fault.""It's not your fault," little did he know that Aisha and Hassan already had a history."I ended my sister's life, Dad is undeterred and I can't do anything about it. If I asked Bern to marry me, he would still give my sister's hand to that man, I have no authority over her. And that son of a bitch is marrying her tomorrow, I would have no time to do anything. And my father as always said that a man's
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