Previous stories have described how Debbie fell in love and became a concubine of Rashi, the Prince of a Sultanate in the Far East. After many adventures she is beginning to question her commitment as the Prince becomes pre-occupied elsewhere. Nevertheless, there are still enough excitements in the Royal Palace to keep her deliciously entertained.
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The afternoon in the Banos with Jafari was the highlight of Debbie's day. Following warm soakings and hot and cold plunges, Jafari would be called to give her a relaxing massage before making love to her. Tea would follow and they would talk. He was so gentle and attentive and she was very taken with him. He could make her laugh or even cry when he talked of the exile from his family in Africa. He seemed to understand her -- he knew what she wanted and he was able to satisfy emotionally as well as physically.
Could she love two men at the same time? As the weeks passed, she saw less of Rashi and, although she still loved him, she sensed a change in both her and him. He seemed to be encouraging her to meet with Jafari and was very aware that she was now fucking him. He was clearly not possessive of her and they still made wonderful love but the nights when he was absent were growing more frequent.
As the summer temperatures rose it was time for the Prince's entourage to decamp as usual to the Summer Palace in the mountains. Debbie was sad to leave Jafari but Rashi promised he would move him to the mountains once she was settled.
On that last memorable evening before departure Rashi returned early and was very disturbed. Over dinner barely a word was spoken and they retired early to make love. She was able to calm him and she took the initiative - first acting the mother to soothe and then using her skills to arouse him and take her pleasure. He needed the most extreme of stimulations but Debbie got him there in the end. There was clearly a problem.
When all was done, he began to talk:
"My love, I have a special favour to ask of you -- you can perform a great service for me."
Debbie was receptive:
"My Prince -- please -- how can I help. I hate it when you are upset -- tell me what troubles you?"
The Prince hesitatingly began:
"The Sultan, my father, prides himself on the beauty and proficiency of the young women of the Royal House -- and of course the women are virgin and chaste when they marry. As you know, the men of the Royal House are given more freedom in our culture and the Royal women know this and accept it.
However, within the palace walls, passions can develop and adultery is possible. For the man this is not a problem but for the woman it is terrible if discovered. The woman is shamed, divorced and cast out as a harlot or worse.
My lovely cousin Nadira married my uncle -- the youngest brother of the Sultan -- several years ago and is very unhappy. He is brutish and I hate him..."
The Prince, deeply moved, clenched both fists in impotent rage.
"I grew up with Nadira and she is a lovely, sweet woman ..."
There were tears in the Prince's eyes.
"Princess Nadira has been tragically condemned as an adulteress by my Mother and last night she foolishly attempted to flee the palace. She was caught by our security people and now awaits the return of my uncle from a hunt in the mountains. He is scheduled to arrive tonight to re-claim her and God knows what he will do to her. There is scandalous talk in my family that he will force her to become his whore."
Tears were running down the Prince's cheeks. He could not control himself.
"I can do nothing. I have no influence with my Father who is very traditional.
My Mother dominates him!!
I will save the Princess -- I must save her. I will get her out -- do you believe me? -- yes - I will rescue her."
He regained his composure:
"Now, my love, you must listen carefully.
Before Nadira's marriage, Mina was her maid and I know they were truly intimate -- you understand, I am sure?"
Debbie understood very well.
The Prince continued:
"When she married, these comforts were denied her which was very unfortunate -- my uncle regarded it as a slight on his manhood that his wife would seek solace with another woman. For Nadira to be complete she needs to share her bed with both men and women but my Uncle does not understand this.
So as a gesture of my friendship and respect for Nadira, who I love dearly, I would like you and Mina to go to her to prepare her for her ordeal. Otherwise, I am afraid she will be damaged beyond saving.
I know she will not suffer him willingly and she needs to be ready mentally and physically to receive him.
Please say you will help -- please my love..."
Debbie, of course, agreed.
"Now please go -- please go with Mina -- save her -- go - go."
The Prince's personal bodyguard was called and Debbie and Mina were cloaked and hooded. Debbie instructed Mina to collect all her medication and her ointments before leaving.
The bodyguard took them through the servant's passages -- a labyrinth Debbie had never seen. After walking briskly for some time, they entered a narrow corridor which led to a small cell. There were no attendants. Clearly secret arrangements had been made to gain access to the Princess.
When they entered, they saw the back of a female figure standing proudly and facing away from them wearing a black hooded cloak -- the sign of an adulteress. Debbie noticed that her calves and feet were bare. She did not turn as they entered.
"Princess Nadira do you understand English?"
An arrogant face turned and stared at Debbie in fear and loathing. The eyes were piercing and brown, cheekbones high and proud, skin olive, mouth sensual with purple lippy and eyes heavily made-up -- dark and exotic. Long raven black hair cascading from her hood. Debbie guessed she was about 40 years old.
"Who the hell are you!!"
The Princess suddenly collapsed onto a couch and began to sob.
Debbie sat next to her and hesitantly placed her arm around her shoulder to comfort her.
"Don't touch me you whore -- I know you."
Yes - Debbie recognised the proud but inquisitive eyes - she was at the obeisance ceremony - she was the one who couldn't take her eyes from her. Debbie guessed by the lilt of her upper-class English accent that she was high end English Public School -- Roedean perhaps.
Debbie was conciliatory:
"The Prince has sent us to help you."
She turned away.
"Princess, there is nothing you, I or anybody can do about your predicament but we can help to make it easier for you. Please allow us to help you."
The sobbing continued but she eventually acquiesced.
The hood was gaping open now and Nadira was clearly naked below her cloak -- already her maids had been dismissed and she had been prepared by the Sultana's own women for her husband's return.
Debbie took control:
"Mina -- give me my medication -- all of it.
Nadira clutched her hands to her face.
"First you must take these tablets and liquids -- they will make it easier for you. I know you would never be aroused in such a situation but you will dread it less -- your senses will be dulled. The medication will enable you to endure and ease your body afterwards."
Nadira turned to Debbie in her realisation that here was a woman who was more sophisticated and intelligent than she had been led to expect and she nodded her agreement.
Mina prepared everything and the medication was taken.
"Now we need to prepare your body. You will need to remove your cloak."
The cloak was removed by Mina and Nadira was naked. Her blemish free olive skin glistened and her full breasts with their large dark brown areola quivered in her fear. Her thighs were tight shut.
"Princess we need to prepare your vagina and your anus otherwise you may be torn and you may need to be stitched."
There was a pause before Nadira signalled her agreement. She held out her arms to Mina and they both hugged each-other close. Debbie saw the tenderness in Mina's eyes and shed a tear.