One Chance

2. Royalty

"Halime Hatun! Suleyman Şah would like to see you in the bey marquee." The alp told Halime.

It alarmed Halime, the way they said that. She knew why he is calling her in the main tent. Aykiz who just entered a few moments ago told Halime how a bunch of Selcuk alps have entered the tribe and made a stop infront of Bey tent in such morning.

Selcuk alps, Suleyman Şah's tent and then calling her in there. She knew where this is going. It was revelation time. It was time to tell her real identity.

Why do she have to do this? Why can't she just live in peace without anyone knowing who she actually is? Why can't she just be 'Halime' nothing more, nothing less.

"A.. ahh!! What happened? Is something serious?" Aykiz asked the alp whereas Halime stepped to clasp her sword on the hooks of her belt.

"Some Selcuk alps are here! They brought Sultan's command related to her that's why Suleyman Şah is calling her." The alp explained.

Halime clenched the table hard. Her identity, her reality was going to come infront of everyone and nothing will remain the same.

Maybe Ertugrul's trust too will not remain the same and the thought of it was haunting her. He was the one who saved her and welcomed her in tribe. Saved her from awkward looks and questions. She really doesn't cared much about anyone thinking anything about her but Ertugrul was different.

Different in a sense that he was a stranger but still so close and so caring. He was the shine of the tribe. He was like a perfect man in a shinning armour. A strong and honest man. She couldn't stop dreaming about him but at the same time Selcuk alps woke her up from dream.

The last thing Halime wanted was to go away from Ertugrul or break his heart and trust. She knew they both had something different between them. Something special that he don't feel with Gokçe. Some special feelings. Feelings that he can only share with her and she can with him.

"Halime! What is happening?" Aykiz question made Halime drew back from her running thoughts and she turned back to face her.

"I will tell you everything later Aykiz! Let me go and see everything else first." Halime answered and left the tent followed by the Kayi alps.

As she walked towards the tent, she felt all eyes on her. Maybe that was just her grace. It was normal. They always looked at her as if she is made of glass. According to Aykiz, her eyes speak love, her tongue speak sweetness and her appearance speak royalty.

Royalty! She was Royalty!

Well another thing is that according to Aykiz, Halime's perfect man in shinning armour Ertugrul Bey don't like anyone looking at her like that especially men. Possessive! If we would say in short.

Halime passed Selcuk alps and definitely recognized some of the faces whereas the alps lowered their heads for the......

Royalty!

As Halime stood at the entrance of the bey tent she took a deep breath.

Nothing is going to remain the same after entering this tent! Breathe Halime. Breathe. You can't run now! Just face it. Just go in!

Ready Halime? Face the reality and reveal your royal identity.

"Do I have permission to enter?" She asked. Voice almost dried in her throat but still body straight and confident.

"Come in!" Suleyman Şah told her and Halime stepped in plastering a smile.

As Halime walked towards Suleyman Şah her gaze went on the tent atmosphere. She noticed Selcan and Gokçe's smirks, the Selcuk alps and Emir heads bowed down in respect and Ertugrul looking at her with his full of questions face.