Chapter 91 - First Ceremony

***

Writer's POV:

The next day, the palace people were up early for the last preparations. The birthday and engagement ceremony were going to take place by evening, as from Six PM. But the dowry was that afternoon, at one.

The sultanate was already prepared. Those invited were adding final touches to their chosen outfits, and some choosing theirs that same day. Everyone had chosen their outfits for the first and second ceremonies to hold that day.

~

Asahd was awakened by his mother. She entered his room and opened the huge curtains so some daylight would shine into the dark room.

"Maa..." Asahd groaned sleepily, "Close them, please."

"Get up. You don't you want to get engaged?" the Queen teased knowingly.

Asahd smiled in his half sleep.

"I sure want to." he mumbled, forcing himself to sit up.

"Happy 23rd Birthday my love." his mother said happily, coming over to kiss his forehead.