Kosem's gift, a lovely necklace, is delivered in a green gift box with an elaborate gold bow. There is a card attached that reads: "Happy Christmas, dear Sultana. Perhaps I could assist you in wearing this trinket and only this trinket. - J"
[She's overwhelmed. Not only is it similar to her tastes, it is her favorite color. The only regret she has is it reminds her of the earrings Ahmed had given her before his death. Only briefly does she think how well it would go with the earrings.
She'd reflect over that later, focusing more on the invitation.]
delivery; backdated to 12/25
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She'd reflect over that later, focusing more on the invitation.]
I will be waiting and happy to oblige.