On Vosporous

Part 5 Aquamarine*

Cem looked at the girl in front of him in surprise. She was the one she met outside the elevator the day before. Ibrahim called her Miss Hatzi. What has that got to do with that woman, the great love of his grandfather?

"Now that you are all here, I think we can start by reading the will," the lawyer interrupted Cem's thoughts. Ibrahim sat in his chair, put on his glasses and opened the leather envelope in front of him.
"Istanbul 1st of October and year 2020 ..." Ibrahim read aloud and clearly.

" Wait... "Cem interrupted him.
"What date did you just say?" he asked in surprise.
"October 1, 2020 .. The day I made the will with your grandfather" Ibrahim answered indifferently.
Cem suddenly lost his color. Kerem and Yusuf looked at him anxiously. Onur drafted his will the same day he had this fight with Cem.
"Well .. Where had I stayed?" Ibrahim asked.
"One minute," Cem interrupted him and walked over to Emy.
"Do you have this energy stone with you ?" he asked her.
"Yes," she admitted shyly.
"Could I borrow it for a while?"

Amy took the energy stone out of her bag and gave it to Cem . He squeezed the stone in his hand.
"You can go on." he told to the lawyer and Ibrahim  fixing his glasses on his nose, returned to his papers.
"I, Onur Emiroglou  son of Murat and Leila, a resident of Istanbul, fully conscious and in complete sobriety and peace of mind, without accepting threats or pressure from anyone, I want to determine to whom my property (immovable or movable) will fall after my death. With this will I settle and name my heirs ...."
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Almost an hour had passed, the lawyer had already reported all the family members and what each one had received. The only one who wasn't mentioned was Cem, who came and went in the office anxiously.

"To Eumorfia [Emy] Hatzi, resident of Athens, citizen of Greece, I concede 10% of my shares and the permanent position of the Production / Creative Department of my company. I was lucky enough to meet her recently and watch her work closely. Excellent skills and people like her are essential for our company.
I also give her a 450 sqm apartment in Nisantasi which is close enough to the company for her convenience. "

Everyone looked at Amy with a question look on their faces that  makes her felt like an insect   under a magnifying glass.

"Finally, I give 30% of my shares to my grandson Cem Emiroglou. I have deposited the amount of 100,000,000,000 Turkish pounds in his name in the account of the bank of Turkey. I also appoint him President of our company "  Treasure of the Bosphorus "... "
Cem sighed in relief but the lawyer added:
"All this will come into possession together with the position of President on the condition that he marries Eumorfia [Emy] Hatzi, daughter of our collaborator Apostolos Hatzis from Greece and that he stays married with her for at least a year ..."
Listening to the last words  Cem  stand socked. The stone fell from his hand and rolled to the feet of  confused Emy.
Kerem burst out laughing, thinking that Ibrahim was joking, but the laughter froze in his face as soon as he noticed the lawyer's serious expression.

Ibrahim, after coughing to clear his throat, he finished reading:
"If my grandson doesn't accept my terms, the percentage of shares and the position of President will be given to  our partner Giovanni Silvery  resident of Rome and citizen of Italy. The amount of 100,000,000,000 pounds will be allocated to various institutions in the country. I wish my grandson to fulfill my wish. I want him to understand that I love him very much and that whatever I did  is for his own benefit. Also last year I bought the plot next to my paternal home in Bebek which I decided to expand. At the end of the year I hope that the villa that I am preparing will be ready.
Ibrahim will hand it over to you and your wife. Although I will not be near you Cem I will be proud of you from above when you played with your children in the garden and I will be happy. "
Cem walked silently to the open window.  He  closed his eyes and took deep breaths. As soon as he felt better he opened his eyes and looked at the clear sky.

"Cem .. I know you're shocked but I have to let you know .." the lawyer said but Cem turned sharply towards him.
"What? Wasn't everything I heard enough?"He burst out.
"Cem, today because of my long friendship with Onur I somehow broke the law. I had to inform Mr. Silvery to attend the opening of the will. But I wanted to give you time to think ..." Ibrahim took off his glasses. He rubbed his forehead and looked at Cem.

If you don't  accept your grandfather's condition you will remain unemployed and homeless and Silvery , who already owns 15% of the shares  with your 30% becomes the main shareholder of the company and has the ability to control and decide for it . "
Cem desperately rubbed the back of his neck. "I want to get out of here." he finally said and hurried out of the office.

"Cem, Cem" His Mother Seida tried to stop him, while Kerem ran to catch him.

Esra, who had risen  from her position, noticed the small stone at Emy's feet, which she watched in amazement. She bent down and grabbed the stone and then showed it to Emy .
"I think it's yours"
"Thank you," Emy replied numbly and took the stone from Ezra's hands.
"I am Ezra" she introduced herself
reaching out for a handshake.
"Nice to meet you Esra. I'm Emy "
The girl replied, reciprocating the gesture.
"Would you like to follow us  to our home? Maybe We could drink a Coffee or tea  and talk calmly." Ezra asked.
With everything that happened, Emy felt uncomfortable.
"I don't know..." she replied hesitantly. "Of course she'll come with us, after all we have a lot to talk about.." Seida interrupted her.
"Okay ..." Emy agreed and Esra, smiling, grabbed her arm.
"Ah !! How nice .. We will become sisters" she said excitedly as they left the office.

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Aquamarine * Protects innocence, purity, family and can ensure its owner a happy marriage.