A week has passed since Gevherhan Sultana died. The whole court suffered for her. The Sultana was the only honest and pure-hearted man in this court. She was the complete opposite of her mother and her sister, Atike. It was hard for me to watch it all. Murad was badly affected by his sister's death, but he was more than angry on his Valide. He locked himself in his room and wouldn't let anyone get into them for a week. It was hard for me to explain to Huricihan what happened when she wanted to visit her favourite aunt. Atike Sultana moved into her new palace with Silahtar, her husband. But Silahtar loved Gevherhan. He was hard hit by her death. He was disappointed in his marriage to Atike.

That day I sat in my chambers looking out for my triplets. At that moment, Lalezar Kalfa entered my room.

- Hoşyar Sultan, Kosem Sultana calls you to her room. - She told me. I was shocked by that call, since Kosem didn't love me. I was wondering what kind of plot she was planning to do now. I went straight to Kosem, and I left Gulcicek to look after my children.

I went in where Kosem was sitting on her couch.
- Sultana. - I told her and I bowed.
- Come on, Hosyar. - she told me insensitive and showed me to sit right next to her.

- There is no place in this court for two powerful Sultans. There can only be one. - she told me looking me in the eye. I didn't understand why he was telling me this at this point.

- Ayse is too weak to be a powerful Sultan, and Fatma doesn't have that potential. The only one who can be a strong Sultana is you. - She told me to give me a cold smile.

At that point, she looked at her emerald ring, which she had on her arm.

- This was the ring of Hurrem Sultan. He passed himself from generation to generation only to the powerful Sultans. After Hurrem, Nurbanu had him, then Safiye. And then I got it. - she said holding hands.
- It's the greatest fortune the Sultana can inherit. Not every Sultana can get him. Only one who can gain it with her power. - She said throwing me a smile.

- I lost my kids. Murad has caused me so much pain. First I lost Mehmed, then Osman. Murad took the life of Kasim and then Ibrahim. My Gevherhan committed suicide. Murad has caused me so much pain. All I have left is Atike, who will manage her own life. - she said in a very sad voice.
- I don't understand what you want from me. - I told her confusedly because I didn't understand the point of this talk.

- It's too late for us. But you, you will one day be the mighty Sultana. - she said and looked at the moment that was standing on the table.
- I've already delivered my verdict. Now, I'm giving this to you. - she said she took her emerald ring off her hand and gave it to me. I couldn't believe it.

- My life ended with drinking this glass. - she said and looked at the glass that was standing empty on her desk. That's when it became clear to me, Kosem Sultana had poison. At one point, she started choking. I immediately called the agas and kalfas to come help. The doctor came very quickly, but there was no more help for Kosem. Her lifeless body lay on the couch in her chambers.

I couldn't believe what happened. Kosem Sultana drank poison to kill herself. She was the most powerful Sultana in this Empire. I couldn't believe this is her end. I couldn't believe she would do something bad for herself.

Murad arranged her a magnificent funeral as it belongs to such a magnificent Sultana. This was the third funeral in three weeks. First Ibrahim, then Gevherhan, then Hair. It was one of the saddest periods in the palace I've ever lived through.

It's been a month since Kosem's funeral. The harem manager's seat was left vacant. The only Sultanas in the palace that had enough years to manage Harem were Ayse, Fatma and me. Murad brought us together in his quarters to tell us the decision on who would run the harem. I was hoping he'd pick me, because he was closest to me. He had the most trust in me and our love was the greatest.

Murad was sitting on the terrace and we were standing in front of him.
- I've gathered you here to tell you who's going to run the harem. It's been too long since there's been a harem manager and harem jobs can't wait any longer. - he said cold and looked at all three of us. Inside me was the hope that they would pick me. What's more, I was sure he'd do it.

- I'll respect tradition and accordingly, Ayse becomes harem manager. I grant you a seal and authority. - said he gave you the seal of Ayse. It cut me off in that moment. I couldn't believe he chosed Ayse.

Ayse approached to kiss his shthos, his hand and kissed her three times.
- Thank you very much, Hunkarim. - she told him all happy.
- You can go back to your rooms. - he said. Ayse and Fatma were on their way, but I stayed. When they came out, I tried to get close to him.

- What is it, Hoşyar? - he asked me insensitive.
- I wanted to talk to you. - I told him in a sad voice. Murad's been ignoring me lately. I knew he was suffering, but I didn't think it was a worthwhile excuse not to see me. And I had something important to tell him.

- If you're going to complain about how I chose Ayse, I don't want to talk about the subject. - he said the thread looking at me. I sat next to him and I grabbed his hand. I put my other hand on his hair, which I started stroking.

- Murad, I don't want to interfere with your decisions. I respect them. I want to know why you've been ignoring me lately? Don't you love me anymore? - I asked him sadly.

He looked at me and put his hands on my cheeks.
- Don't ever think again I don't love you. You're the most precious thing I've got. I've been very shaken up by everything that's happened lately. - he told me looking me in the eye.

- Murad, I've wanted to tell you something for a long time, but I can't get to your room. - I told him.
- What's that? - he asked me with curiosity. I just gave him a slight smile and grabbed his hand.
- Looks like we're having another baby. - I told him I put my other hand on my belly.

Murad had an ear-to-ear smile. He kissed me on the forehead happily.
- My Hoşyar. You don't know how happy you are now. - he said very happy while he was hugging me.
- But there's one more thing. - I told him a little more serious this time.
- Which one? - he asked me.

- I don't want you to think I'm complaining, but. Murad, my quarters are small. I can't be in there with seven kids. There's no room. - I told him acting like sadness. I wanted them to give me new ones.

- If that's the case, I'll give you new suits right away. - he said with a smile. - Are you serious? - I asked him all happy.
- Yes , you'll get the biggest room in the harem. - he told me very happy.
- What's that? - I asked him.
- Valide Sultan's room. - he told me he kissed me. I was so happy.

At that moment I didn't care about Ayse rulling the harem. I got Valide Sultan's chambers. I knew she is going to explode from jealous. I got what I wanted, very easily.

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