The Young Sultan visits the Harem
As it happens (to
@Barbaria1 at least, more often than not), Barb was out shopping in Minneapolis. She stepped out of the ladies wear shop onto the street, and suddenly felt strong arms grab her around the torso, and a cloth was pressed to her face. There was a funny smell and she fell into unconsciousness. When she awoke, it was morning and quite warm. She discovered that she was naked, and in a palatial room, lying on a soft pallet. She looked into the face of another similarly naked girl. The girl spoke rudimentary English and suggested that a morning swim might be nice.
"Where is this?" Barb asked, as the girl helped her up and led her outside to a pool.
"This is the harem of the Sultan Suleiman ibn Wrahaggi, Ruler of the World," said the girl.
"A harem?" asked Barb. "Ruler of the world? He doesn't rule in Minnesota! Where is this?"
"You were brought here last night," said the girl. "You were found by the Sultan's agents and they brought you. Many girls arrive like this."
She helped barb into the water which was beautiful and cool.
Barb looked around. The palace was impressive, but pink trees were not normal. Perhaps it was all a dream?
"It is quite safe," said the girl, as two other girls joined them. "Only women are permitted in the harem."
The door opened, and a woman in a veil and sheer pantaloons entered, followed by a young man.
"There she is," said the woman in the pantaloons. "She is already recovered from her journey."
"I thought you said only women..."
"That is the daughter of the Valide Sultan who rules the harem," said the girl. "She has brought her brother, the Sultan. Doubtless he has come to see you are well. If you are fortunate, he will choose you to please him tonight."
"If I'm fortunate," said Barb. "What if I'm not fortunate?"
"You must be optimistic," said the other girl, smiling encouragingly.
The Sultan was eyeing her appreciatively as she waded in the water. She was still not waking up from the dream.
"Oh shit," said Barb.
