The Brothers....Their Story Continues

Chapter Two

Kadir had stood in silence, while Efe and his parents discussed what his brother had proposed. Did he hear it right, Efe wanted to take a trip in the boat and be gone for a few months. The thought of it excited him, but he immediately thought of his studies, and his part time job at the newspaper as their photographer. Efe turned to him, " What do you say Abi, are you ready to go conquer the world" His eyes glistening with excitement. Kadir hesitated for a minute, " But Efe, I have my classes and my job, and they are my responsibility. I don't know if I can be gone that long." Efe threw his hands up in the air, "Come on Kadir, you have plenty of time for responsibilities later, right now let's just go have some fun." How do you know what might be waiting for us out there." Can and Sanem both looking at each other, they knew Kadir would be the one to think about school and his job, but in the end they knew he would go along with his brother. This brother that he worshiped, and adored and would do anything for..

Kadir thought for a minute, looking at his Dad, " What do you think Dad, should I take this time off." He always sought the advice of his Dad, and his approval. To him his father could do no wrong, but there had always been a small riff between Efe and his Dad. His mother said it was because they were so much alike. Can looked at his youngest son, " If you feel you need some time away, some fun time, as Efe puts it, then that what you should do." I'm sure your job will wait on you if you explain." Their Dad told him. Kadir smiled that electrified Divit smile, " Ok then, let's do this Efe." He gave his brother a high five and a big bear hug. Sanem watched as the agony of a mother raged inside her. She knew her men so well, they all seemed to be running after something,... adventure, their destiny and for that of the unknown. Whatever it was, she hoped they found it and returned home in one piece. She smiled, " Well it seems everyone has made their decision, so, when are you leaving." She asked, trying not to let her feeling show.

Efe wrapped his Mom up in his arms, " Thank you my dearest mother, I know this isn't easy for you, but you do know we will be fine. We both know how to handle the boat, and Kadir can cook so we won't starve." He joked, winking at Kadir. Her oldest son had the charm and dynamic personality of his father, so he always had her wrapped around his little finger. Sanem rolled her eyes at his gesture but at the same time welcomed the intent behind it. He knew how to work her. She pushed him away from her, " Ok, you may have won this battle, but I want an itinerary of every where you intend to go. I need to keep track of you both,....you know, just in case of a storm or something I'll know where you are." Her eyes tearing up at the thought. They both agreed, and Can watched on as she accepted the decision that both her sons had made. She turned to Kadir, " I want you to look after your older brother, you know how he can get into trouble."  She told him, placing her hands on his cheeks. This boy, that thought he was already a man, was perhaps the kindest person she knew. So thoughtful and respectful of his parents, always seeking what they had wanted in life. Sanem had a special bond with Kadir, a bond that they both shared. 

Can knew it was taking all his wife had inside her to accept their trip, but being the giving and passionate mother she was, he knew she would eventually send them off with her blessing. These boys were her world, and there wasn't anything she wouldn't do for them. Efe grabbed Kadir, giving him a little roughing up, " This one look after me, I think it will be the other way around, Mom." He laughed at the thought of it. Efe was a good bit taller than Kadir, but both of the men were muscular in stature. Sanem glanced at Can, seeing a glimmer of a tear in his eyes, she thought back to so many years ago of how this same boat had taken him away from her. But in the same thought, she remembered it had also brought him back, and she felt it would do the same with her boys. She had to believe that....

Immediately Efe and Kadir started charting their path of the sea. With the help of their Dad, they mapped out the best route to take to reach the island of Ibiza, and then from there, Sardinia. After that Efe wanted it to be an adventure in uncharted waters, but Can knew Sanem would have something different to say about that. They would take a couple of days to settle some things, with Kadir placing his classes on hold, and taking a leave from his job. Efe had only to ask for an extension on his job offer, and lastly,.....say goodbye to Paola, then they would stock the boat with supplies and be on their way. It all sounded so simple, they would just sail away without a care in the world. Kadir took care of responsibilities quickly, with his professors gladly extending his classes, and his boss at the newspaper assuring him he would have his job when he returned, but it was laced with a bit of jealousy. He had been an exceptional student at the university, at the top of his class, and the newspaper loved him and looked forward to the photos from his journey. 

As the next few days flew by, with all the preparations being made, Efe had yet to talk to Paola. He had sent all of her phone calls to voicemail, or declined the call all together, dreading the conversation he would eventually have to have with her. Their relationship was by far more important to her than to him. He had never promised her anything, but had let her assume this was a committed relationship. Probably not the most honorable thing to do, but he wasn't ready to settle for just one woman. He could have his pick from any single woman in Malaga, and probably from some that weren't. He had that Divit charm that had transferred to him from his father, with Efe taking taking full advantage of what he had been gifted, unlike that of his father. So the goodbye to Paola would more than likely turn into a drama scene, one which he wasn't looking forward to. There had already been a lot of turmoil between the two, due to the attention from other women, but she had always refused to part ways. This maybe the only way he could relinquish their relationship without completely devastating her. He had always valued her as a friend, but his feelings for her were not what she had wanted. 

Efe wasn't sure if he ever wanted a serious relationship with just one woman, he always seemed to want more....."So many fish in the sea".....he always thought.