Three days after the punishment of Rustem and Hurrem.

I haven't seen Bayazid for those three days. It has been hard time for him. He locked himself in his chambers and didn't want to see anyone. I felt his pain. However bad things she did, it still hurted. She was the one who gave him life, the one who raised him.

Sultan Suleyman and Mihrimah Sultana were also in bad condition. They also locked themselves in their chambers and didnt want to see anyone.

I decided I want to visit Bayezid. As much as it was bad, I wanted to be with him when he is bad. I wanted to be his support. I went to the doors and chief keeper of the doors stood there.

- Şehzade Bayezid said he doesnt want to see anyone. He forbid me from letting anyone inside. - he said and looked at the ground.

- Hasodabasa, please. I want to check up on him. I need to see how is he. Please. - I said to him hoping he would let me in.

- Okay, but only you, Sultana. I hope Şehzade doesnt get angry. - he said and opened Bayezid's doors to me.

I went inside the chambers where all windows were closed and it looked so dark there. I didnt see Bayezid anywhere in the chambers, so I went to the terrace to see if he is there.
I saw him sitting on his sofa in tears. He looked so sad. I could hear him crying out loud.

I started walking towards him, but he spoke when he heard my footsteps.

- I told hasodabasa not to let anyone inside. I need my time alone. - he said while he was crying, not even turning around to see who came in.

I didn't want to leave him alone, so I walked towards him and hugged him from back.

- My Bayezid, I can't leave you alone. - I said to him while I kissed his cheeks. He took my hand gently and turned to me. I could see his eyes filled with tears and seeing him being so sad was breaking my heart.

I sat next to him on sofa and hugged him so he could put his head on my chest. I was touching him gently, trying to comfort him as much as possible as I could.

- No matter how many bad things she did, I can't but cry. She was my mother. - he barely could say from tears. I've never have seen him so sax as hs was now.

- It's normal that you are crying and separating yourself from everyone, of course you need time to get over it. She may have done bad things, but I understand your love for her was greater than that. - I said to him as I was touching his hair softly.

- But no matter what she deserved it because what she has done to you. - he said and sit up. He started removing his tears from his face.

He took my hand and stood up.

- Where are you going? - I asked him as I was really surprised as his mood changed in few seconds.

- Come with me. - he said to me and waited for me to stand up.

I walked with him in his chambers until we came to his working desk. He took a box and gave me it.

- This is the wedding ring that is finally yours and only yours. No other woman than you will wear it. It only belongs to you. - he said to me as he gave me the box.

I opened it and I could see emerald ring because of which Hurrem Sultana kidnapped me. I finally putted it on my hand. It was finally mine.

Bayezid took my hand and kissed it. He took me by the waist and pulled me closer to him. I could feel his breathing on my face. I felt like I was with him for the first time. I felt passion and chemistry like never before.

Even though we have spent seven beautiful years together, now, for the first time after seven years I've felt the chemistry I've felt for the first time I was with him.

I woke up next morning in Bayezid's bed. He was still sleeping so I decided I won't wake him up. I dressed up so I could notice Hasodabasa to tell to make breakfast for us.

When I stood up I saw a letter on Bayezid's desk. It seemed like it is from someone important, because it had seal on it.

I turned around to see if he is looking at me, and I could see he is sleeping still. I really didnt want to mind into his private things, but when I saw this letter I had a feeling I must read it.

I checked again around to see if he is really asleep, and when I was sure he still sleeps, I gently opened the letter so he later couldn't realise I have read it.

Your Majesty Şehzade Bayezid,
I am writing you after a long time. I have not seen you for years since I was expelled from Kutahya. You know that I am always there as Your support and as a counselor if you ever need anything. In Egypt, the people are upset, they are angry at Sultan Suleyman. They want to remove him from the throne as soon as possible and place you. This is the perfect opportunity for you. Only with your command, the revolt can begin, and you can become the Sultan of this great Ottoman Empire. I hope you will think about it, as you did when you sent me your last letter.
Sincerly,
your Lala

- What are you doing, Aslihan? - I heard angry voice from someone who was standing behind me. I heard it's Bayezid.

I felt as if the sword had cut me at that moment. I knew I shouldn’t have read this letter. I knew I could expect his tumultuous reaction now.

I just sighed deeply and turned to him holding the letter in my hands. I saw him tired, sleepless, and already furious this early in the morning. I saw a dose of anger in his eyes.

- I know I shouldn’t have read this... - I started talking to him but he immediately interrupted me in an angry tone.

- You know very well that you didn't and yet you took it in your hands and read. Why are you doing that? Don't you trust me? Why are you interested in state affairs? - Bayezid started yelling at me in anger. I hadn’t seen him this angry in a long time and I was already tired of his frequent mood swings.

- Maybe it's better that I have read this because I had no idea that you would wish to do something like that. I can't believe after everything that happened that you wish to do rebellion against your father who always helped you and was by your side. Just to do it to get to the Throne which is already excepting you one day and is safe for you. - I tried to tell him as calmer as possible because I knew there is no point in fighting with him at this moment.

- You shouldn't mix into my private things, I love you but this is too much. - Bayezid said and turned his head on another side so he wouldn't look at me.

I started walking closer towards him as I couldn't believe how is he behaving. I couldn't even imagine he is ready to start rebellion against his own father. He didnt even look at me when I came closer to him.

- Your Lala was expelled because he had bad impact on you. I don't know the whole story because I wasnt there then, but I know you shouldn't work with him. - I said to him but it seemed like he doesnt even care about my words.

- Leave my chambers, Aslihan. - he said and turned his back to me, excepting I would leave his chambers.

- You don't risk just your life with this, you risk life of all of your children then. You know Sultan will punish you if he finds out about this. If you don't love your life and want to behave like this, at least think of your children who don't deserve to suffer. - I said to him and left this chambers hurt.