As the oldest daughter of her father’s first wife, she had enjoyed a position of privilege in Basil al-Zafir’s house. Among her sisters, she was B...sil’s favorite. He called on her service when he entertained merchants and leaders from other clans. She moved silently among the reclining men, keeping their glasses filled with sweet drink as they discussed business and treaties with her father. She listened the whole time and the men would talk freely. After all, she was a Muslim woman. She was. Mainy kaha keh “bhaie yeh insect ka nishan to boha hee gahra hay ap koee oint ment naheen laga rahay” Bhaie nay kaha keh khud hee theek hojayga. Mainay phir kaha keh ap bhabee say kahain keh kam as kam issay hathon say sehlain takeh jald normal hojay. Bhaie nay kaha keh theek hay aj to tumharee bhabee maikay (parents home) gayee huwee hain. Main bohat hee garam horahee thee aur dil bhee taizee say dharak raha thaa. Main bad per say uthee aur khud hee kaha keh laiay main sehla daithee hoon. Main. "It takesa lot to get a model out of her bed this early..." How about that model's sexy photographer boyfriend in just a pair ofswimming shorts?" Paul responds with a smirk. Curious, I pull on a lightdressing gown and pad into the guest bedroom for a better view of ouroutdoor pool. Sure enough, Paul's stretched out on one of the sunloungers with only a pair of sunglasses and a pair of multi-colouredshorts to preserve his dignity. I can't help but giggle as he waves atme."Charlotte demanded I. There is a lesson that needs to be taught."It ended up that I walked back to the dueling circle for the second time that morning. This time I wouldn't have to nearly kill my opponent.I knelt at the circle's edge and offered a quick prayer of guidance before hopping up and entering it. Postulant Chandra knelt by rote and did the same. My sword was drawn and I had time for one more taunt. "Come, girl, I don't have all day. I just lost my boot-girl and you have been volunteered to take her place,.