We rode through day and night with little rest to arrive at our destination. With my remaining men and Ali's troops we rushed to the city. When we arrived the city was in high alert, thankfully Ali's messenger arrived much more earlier than us and notified the cities garrison. They were also informed that I will lead the cities defense until their Sultan has arrived.

Somehow I remember the siege of Cordoba by the reconquista but now it's those damnable Aztecs are doing it and much more earlier on top of that. With the Cities High-walls it will make the besiegers experience a bit of hardship before they can climb through the walls. The problems is that Cordoba is a Town City not a Castle City which means that it only has 2 walls to defend it self.

The outer wall and the inner wall which separates the commoners from the nobles. The outer wall maybe strong but if that is breached then the inner wall which is much more less in height might experience some multiple breaches via ladders. Good thing is that the southern part of the city is blocked by the river which means that only the northern, eastern, and western walls a re to be defended. But i'll still post some sentries in the southern wall as precaution though.

Ahhh... this is insanity. I just wanted to live a peaceful life but why is it that im thrown to one war and another? While resting someone knocked on my door and when I opened it I saw the most beautiful desert flower...

Aayesah: Pardon me for the intrusion honorable sir is it alright for me to disturb your rest for a bit?

Alberto: No its alright please come in

Aayesah: I would prefer if we walk outside for a bit though sir if you dont take offense on it?

Alberto: I take no offense on that milady and in fact i'll be glad to accompany you outside....

I fixed myself then went out with her. I was curious as to why she requested to meet me this late at night though thats why I accepted her offer. When we got out my world falls into the river of love. Her beautiful features further beautified by the moonlight of the sky surrounded by flowers i thought i was being accompanied by the queen of the night. She's wearing a white silk tunic, her face was still covered by a golden silk cloth. I also slightly noticed that under her tunic was a loose golden colored pants.

She wore a dazzling jewel necklace while in her hand was a golden colored bracelet. Her long black hair was let down and while walking it further exudes her otherworldly beauty. Slowly time was moving on but for me I slowly admired the beauty of the desert flower.

We went to the gardens and there I noticed that some food was prepared in the center of the garden. She looked at me and smiled for a bit and said

Aayesah: Pardon for the surprise but I prepared ourselves a little meal for I though our conversations might take long and that it will cause you hunger

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I just nodded and forgot to respond to her. She might have took my silence as an affirmation and slowly walked to where the table is. I was further confused by this setup, why did she do this? what is her intention? This questions keeps revolving on my head when suddenly she started the conversation

Aayesah: I know this might be rude but I just wanted to say that... Thank you. Because of you the city might be saved and hundred or thousands of lives maybe saved and also thank you for making my father happy. After father had met you he lived a somewhat fulfilled life and because of that he started to drem that maybe someday our two religions and cultures might make peace in the near future... and also thank you for being here with me for entertaining me and for everything.

Ahhh... I'm so foolish. I kept on thinking things to the point of uselessness. Thinking that this simple woman might be scheming something but alas she just wants to say thanks as a daughter, a woman, and a princess of her people.

I'm such a disgrace, im not even worthy of her and I still dared to make her mine. Such innocent being. I was embarrassed of my actions which led my face to turn red.

Alberto: I'm not worthy of your thanks milady i'm just a poor and disgraceful man

Aayesah: What are you saying sir?

Alberto: Sorry forget about that... Is that all you want to tell me milady?

Aayesah: Honestly that is all milord

Ahahaha I laughed hard when i heard it. She prepared all of this just for saying thank you to me? I was amused at the same time touched of her sincerity.

Aayesah: Milord please stop laughing your making me embarrassed

Alberto: I'm sorry please forgive me I was just touched by your sincerity and did not mean to laugh

Aayesah: Lord Alberto! Hmph!

Alberto: Please forgive this lowly one for laughing milady

Aayesah: Alright I forgive you but if you laugh at me again then hmph!

Alberto: Yes milady I wont do it again

Aayesah: Sir is the city going to be alright?

Alberto: I'm sorry milady I cant determine the absolutes but I can promise you that I will strive my utmost in the defending your home

Aayesah: Sir is my father alright?

Alberto: Milady when I arrived your father was hale and hearty so Im quite sure his alright. You also have your brothers watching him so no need to worry

Aayesah: thank you for reassuring me sir. Sir do you know how to play any instruments?

Alberto: Milady where did this question come from?

Aayesah: i was just curious, no need to answer if you dont want to

Alberto: I know how to play a flute

Aayesah: Could I request to hear you perform sir?

Alberto: Gladly milady

With that I took out my flute. In my previous life I was quite accomplish with playing instruments so im boastful on that. I took out my custom made flute and decided to play Bachs Es-dur Sonata. The night was filled with the melody of the flute. Aayesah was listening with her eyes closed silently feeling the sadness and the desolate atmosphere of the piece.

The sound of my music traveled far. The guards was surprised by the sound at first but slowly they let themselves immerse from the beauty of the music. The servants were aroused by the sound and went to the garden. They were enraptured by the beautiful music and decided to listen.

Aayesah allowed them to when she saw them. Slowly more servants went to the garden to listen to the music. When I opened my eyes and saw whats happening I was dumbfounded. To satisfy their craving and to further entertain Aayesah I decided to play another piece which is the Taktakishvili: Sonata for Flute and Piano / 2. Aria: Moderato con moto. Even though it only has the flute part i guess its still going to be good to listen to.

The night was filled with wonderful but sorrowful music. With the heavens in the sky as witness I promise to protect her home.