Ayisha, Amina & Meher wake refreshed and rejuvenated the next morning. After showering together, Ayisha dresses in the Harem uniform she used to wear before being made a favourite. Around her waist is an elegantly draped gold link chain. From the central part of the chain, front and rear is draped between her legs a beautiful, sheer, baby pink fabric reaching almost to floor level. The curtain-like folds in the sheer fabric almost, but not quite, hide her charms. She isn't wearing any underwear or footwear. She also wears a bra of matching sheer fabric in a double layer but edged in gold, without the folds in the fabric her areola and nipples are visible through the fabric. She feels cool, which is the main point, but also very sexy. Amina is wearing the same outfit but in royal blue and Meher wears it in emerald green. Their beaming smiles add brilliance to their beauty.
After they take breakfast, Ayisha asks Meher to summon Le Maître. When he arrives he pays the proper respect but recognising the outfits worn by the lowest of concubines looks confused. Ayisha explains that the heat of the previous afternoon was almost unbearable, particularly for Amina and herself who are used to a much cooler climate. She goes on to explain that she wishes to ask her dear mother to see their mode of dress and decide whether they may wear it in the Royal Harem when it is so hot for them. She would not presume to ask the Emira to call upon her to inspect their clothing and asks if the corridor may be closed in order for them to visit her apartments unseen. Le Maître says that he understands the situation and applauds both her modesty and consideration for the Royal Family. With that he asks permission to wait upon the Emira. It is granted and he leaves.
It seems no time at all before Le Maître returns and Amina admits him. Ayisha feels a little apprehensive and hopes the Emira doesn't think her reckless or ill-considered. After kneeling to kiss the hem of her covering, she asks him to stand. As he stands she can see him smiling, which he wasn't when he came into the room. She asks how her message was received and he cannot contain himself any further: "My Princess, it is my great pleasure to inform you of the Emira's joy at receiving your message. She requests the pleasure of your company in her apartments at your earliest convenience, dressed exactly as you are now, no shielding of eyes, or looking away is necessary in her Harem. She asks initially that you come alone with me, your Companions will be asked to join you there later, i.e. I will come to collect them". The Sisters look to each other smiling hopefully and Ayisha asks him to lead the way.
As Ayisha enters the Emira's apartments, Ummi rises and comes to greet her arms open in welcome: "Welcome my beautiful and wise daughter". Ayisha goes to her flustered at not observing protocol by bowing first and Ummi wraps her arms around her. She feels one arm moving behind her and a moment later the door closes with a click. They are alone and taking her hand, Ummi leads her to sit beside her on the long seat under the window, she chuckles: "I don't know really where to start, so let's try the beginning! First I want to apologise for not realising how uncomfortable it would be for someone from a temperate climate in our afternoon heat. I have a lasting remedy to suggest shortly but I am bursting to tell you how proud I am at the novel way in which you have ensured a peaceful calm endures in your apartments. I refer of course to the worries we both had regarding Amina and the arrival of Meher and to your imaginative creation of a sorority named The Sisters of the Ring. Congratulations, that was pure inspiration and wisdom".
She takes Ayisha in her arms and kisses her on the lips. She takes Ayisha by surprise when she slips to her knees, opens Ayisha's legs then kisses her intimately. Ayisha gasps and responds by gently caressing Ummi's hair as she licks between her labia and kisses her pearl. She looks up to Ayisha with a beaming smile: "I absolutely love the outfit you are wearing and that you like to wear it. Any of us is constantly available to our men and the lucky ones such as you and I, make ourselves available to carefully selected ladies within the Royal Harem". She rejoins Ayisha on the seat who kisses her on the lips, thinking it would be rude not to show appreciation for her intimacy.
Ummi continues: "One day, you will be in charge of the Royal Harem. The Emir and I have no doubts about your suitability. You care about people but understand hierarchy and authority as well. Your message about dress and the sensitive way you raised the subject says so much about you. The Emir has therefore agreed my proposal that you be appointed my deputy as of now, so that when the time comes you will have experience and everyone in the Royal Harem will know and respect you, if not love you. It is the reason Meher was placed in your service, she will have responsibility for the performing arts. At your suggestion, over time you might appoint a person to have responsibility for attire and jewellery, all to be produced right here in the Royal Harem. Well, that is a lot to consider. May I ask your initial reactions?"
Ayisha smiles nodding: "It certainly is a lot to consider Ummi. First let me express my thanks to the Emir and yourself. You have adopted me, accepted me into your family and shown me such love. I dedicate myself to the service of my husband, my new family and the Royal Harem. I would be proud to serve as your deputy in the Royal Harem, I want to broaden my horizons and learn as much as I can from many Royal Harem inhabitants as soon as possible". Ummi claps her hands: "Well said my precious daughter".
The door is opened, admitting Le Maître accompanied by Meher and Amina. Ummi tells the girls how pretty they look. Then announces Ayisha's appointment, endorsed by the Emir, as her deputy Head of the Royal Harem. She is to be addressed as the Crown Princess. Everyone is delighted at the news and congratulates Ayisha. Ummi says the Le Maître will now take them all downstairs into the heart of the Royal Harem. He leads them out of the Emira's apartments, followed by the Emira and Ayisha, then Meher and Amina then two armed eunuchs completing the retinue.
Downstairs in the great hall, all the Royal Harem inhabitants, both concubines and eunuchs are gathered in two separate groups. Le Maître leads Ummi and Ayisha onto the stage. Everyone shows their respect by bowing deeply. When the two ladies are seated, their audience kneels on a cushion they have brought with them. Le Maître stands back and the Emira announces: "I have decided and the Emir has endorsed my decision, to appoint our beloved daughter the Crown Princess Ayisha as my Deputy Head of the Royal Harem". There is a buzz of whispering which ceases quickly. The Emir and I have no doubts about her suitability. She speaks in all things on my behalf and therefore on behalf of the Emir. Failure to obey her immediately with proper respect will carry the same penalty, death by strangulation for a concubine or beheading for a eunuch. However, you will quickly learn that she is an intelligent lady who cares about the Royal Harem and the people that live in it, all of you. I call upon the Crown Princess Ayisha to make her first decree. Listen carefully and you will learn much".
Ayisha smiles warmly: "I embrace you all as fellow inhabitants of the Royal Harem. This will be short and sweet because I learned of my appointment less than an hour ago. I introduce to everyone my Official Companions Meher and Amina, please stand ladies so everyone can see who you are. You will notice that they and I are wearing the same outfit. Yesterday afternoon was so hot for Amina and myself, that after discussion with my beloved mother, the Emira, we have decided to ensure there is a range of outfits available to suit everyone, no matter what climate they come from. In addition we will set up, within the Royal Harem, a workshop where Royal Harem clothing and jewellery will be produced and a shop to display the produce. The workshop and shop will be staffed entirely by inhabitants of the Royal Harem. I will be coming to chat informally with you, in small groups, and promise to listen to your ideas".
Ayisha says that her first decree is that her Official Companion Meher is appointed the Royal Harem's Head of Performing Arts. Amina and herself have attended and enjoyed the first two lessons of her excellent Belly Dancing course. The first lesson will be held in this hall at 3 p.m. this afternoon and the second at 3 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. Amina and herself look forward to joining the course, as your fellow students, from the third class onwards. Attendance is not compulsory but we can tell you that it is a lot of fun and in addition helps us move more sensually and gracefully which enhances our desirabilty. For the avoidance of any doubt, Le Maître will continue as Head Eunuch in charge of Security and Catering. In closing, be assured that if you continue to act in the best interests of the Royal Harem and it's inhabitants, as well as strive to bring honour and pleasure to the Royal Family, then your interests are our interests too. Thank you for listening".
The enthusiastic applause takes Ayisha by surprise, even more so when she notices both Ummi and Le Maître smiling and clapping. When Ummi and her retinue leave to return to the Emira's apartments, the sound of applause is fading in the distance. The whole party is still smiling as they take coffee and biscuits with Ummi in the part of her lounge reserved for family and VIPs. The ladies review their visit downstairs and are very well pleased. Ummi looks forward to hearing what the concubines have to say on the matter of dress, then laughing suggests they might want to be naked in the hot weather, after all the outfits wouldn't cost anything! Ayisha and her companions join her laughing and each decide individually that they prefer the magic and sexual attraction of retaining some covering however sheer it might be. Ummi says that the more she sees their outfits, the more she likes them. Ayisha asks if she would like to model one and she says with a smile that she would indeed enjoy it. Ayisha offers to undress in the bedroom and wrap a herself in a bath sheet so Ummi can model her outfit. Meher and Amina smile to each other knowingly and sit closer together to await their return.