What a foolish thing to doā
His mind was buzzing with prideful post-inebriated reasons why he had chosen to do such a thing. As for the moment, he couldn't quite formulate a proper response. Perhaps it was his pounding post-drug induced headache that kept him from rationalizing the bits of memories from the week before.
Perhaps it was because he was a prideful man. He always got what he wantedā and in fact, he came to find out early in life that there wasn't anything on this Earth that did not come with a price. Even people.
He was used to lavish lifestyles. Prizes of his persuits of war and pillagingāAdnan, whose name in itself meant settler, was nothing less than vain when it came to his treasures. He was no stranger to harams, gold, jewels, special smoke sessions, and specialties from around the world. His newest asset; however, had a name. An Egyptian he had barganed (and fought) very intently for the little desert lilly, whose eyes in themselves were as gold.
He quickly learned on that his new consort was not very keen on being kept. Deciding not to pressure the boy into anything, he retired for the evening and enjoyed a little smoke. Regardless, the Turk decided he would try wooing his new prize. Perhaps the company of men wasn't as welcomed in those parts of the desert. Adnan had chosen a bride who wasn't pleased with the notion. He made a bet with himself that he'd certainly change that opinion. He always got what he wanted. And if he wanted his new fascination to willingly wed him, he'd have to keep up his smooth talk.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā "You know, acting like a little shit isn't going to make this easier."
He set the golden platter on the mess of pillows where his new beloved lay, the tray matted with various nuts and fruitsā even a freshly baked sweet for the morning meal. It was almost time for morning Salatā he nearly wanted to invite the Egyptian with him. Too bad he was smarter than that.