Unscripted love

21. Canakkale

Can

It's after 11 pm when the end clap frees us.

We are exhausted, almost unable to speak as we have had to turn continuously so as not to have to stay too long on the outside set. Part of the team, including us, is coming back tomorrow, the others are going back to shoot in Istanbul.

After the make-up removal, I send a text message to Demet.

"There is a taxi waiting for you near the back entrance of the site . Take it, the driver knows about it. I have a surprise for you. Can't wait to meet you."

In just a few seconds I get her reply.

"I can't wait! "

We are expected the next day at 6.30 am. So the night is going to be short.

I grab my bag, and have them drop me off at the meeting point. Barely 10 minutes later, I see the taxi that stops at my level. The door opens and Demet's radiant face welcomes me inside. I greet the driver and signal that we can start. Normally it should take us no more than fifteen minutes.

"Can, tell me what you're up to!"

"Out of the question it's a surprise!"

Full of excitement, she tries to sulk, she makes me laugh too much when she takes her capricious little girl's face...and it never lasts long. She should begin to know that with me it doesn't have the desired effect.

"Don't worry, you'll know soon enough..."

Without saying a word, she hugs me, puts her head on my shoulder and lets out a deep sigh. I take her in my arms and caress her hair, feeling her calm down. I can't see her face but I think she fell asleep almost instantly.

At this time of the day there is very little traffic, we arrive quickly at our destination. I gently pull away, caress Demet's cheek with my hand and whisper in his ear that we have arrived. She stretches out and blindly follows me, still in the fumes of her disturbed sleep.

We find ourselves in front of a small country house. We are near Canakkale which is none other than the most famous city of Troy in antiquity. Unfortunately, the dark night does not allow us to admire the surroundings. At this time of the year this place is a small paradise. Away from the hustle and bustle of Cannakale but close to the sea, enjoying its refreshing sea spray when the summer heat becomes stifling elsewhere.

I go to the small stone staircase and grab the keys, hidden in the place provided.

"Can, where are we?"

« It's a country house that belongs to the Burak family. I knew that we were close to it, I asked him for the keys so that we could spend some quiet time?"

She smiled at me.

"It's a very nice surprise Can."

"I know we are both very tired but I couldn't stand it anymore that we didn't even have a moment to share..."

"You read my mind."

I tie my fingers to her and drag her in my wake by the little wooden door. We enter the house, I turn off the alarm and flood the room with a soft light.

"This place is absolutely beautiful Can!"

"Yes I have already been here many times with Burak...it's a pity we don't have time but I would have shown you around, it's breathtaking."

She approaches and takes me in her arms. I savor this gentle touch and press her even harder against me. Despite the exhaustion, the already late hour, all my senses are awakened.