It did not take Kelly long to find out what master was so upset about. Mistress came into master's sitting room a few days later. Master left her with Kelly.
"Kelly, we have a problem. Master may not be able to overcome it. It affects you. In our world, the oldest son is the heir to the father. The oldest son of master is Abraham, Bethra's son. He is three months older than my son, Mohmmad. When the oldest son turns 21, becomes an adult and a leader in our community. It is traditional that the father gives him a gift as a sign of his manhood. Abraham has asked for his gift. Master should not refuse the gift. However, the gift is you."
Kelly was stunned. She had heard about Abraham. He is a cruel, spoiled child. The story is he beat one of his servant girls to death because she dropped something he valued. It had been hushed up, but Kelly believed it probably was true.
"Master is searching for a way to refuse, but he doesn't believe he will find one. If he must give you to him, he believes Abraham will use your safety to extort his father. He wanted me to warn you to be careful. I wanted you to know I have spies in his home. If he threatens your safety, they will let me know. However, we may not be able to get there in time. I'm sorry." Mistress hugged her and left.
Master returned in a few minutes. He was very upset. "Kelly." That was the first time he had ever used her real name. "I am beside myself trying to think of a way to stop this. I don't think I will be able to if he insists. I will know before he turns 21 in a month."
He picked her up in his arms and carried her to his bed. He made kind love to her the entire night. It was a bittersweet experience for each of them.
The day of decision arrived. Master's maid came with a very beautiful outfit. Kelly put it on. Master came and led her out into the main building. There was a huge theater. It was full of people. Master led her down to the front and behind the curtain. He then went out onto the stage and sat down. In a few minutes, Abraham came onstage and sat down. Master got up and made a speech about Abraham arriving at his accountable age. In accordance with tradition, he was giving his son a gift of his request. He then pointed offstage, and Kelly came out. There were many hushed sounds, and whistles when she came out. Kelly stopped behind master. "I present to you the requested gift. May she bring you much happiness in your life." Master took Kelly's hand and gave it to Abraham. He took the hand, turned, and said to the crowd.