With Forgiveness...Comes Happiness

Chapter One

Authors note: 

Can had saved Sanem from the wrath of Polen and her brother. He didn't know how such an intelligent and successful woman could have turned into the person he had just watched being led away by her father. His heart was torn in so many directions, but mostly for the fear of what could have happened to Sanem. All he wanted was to whisk her away, take her somewhere safe and never let her go. After this book tour is over, he may do just that........

Thank you for continuing on with Can and Sanem as they  move on with their lives. They were bound in their love and determined to fulfill their destiny.......knowing in their hearts that.....

With Forgiveness...Comes Happiness

Chapter One..

Can watched Sanem as she talked, with every eye on her, listening, absorbing each word she said. How proud he was of her as she made her speech to the audience, explaining what writing meant to her, telling them to not be afraid to put themselves out there. He knew how true that was for her, she had been through a lot to bring her books to them to read. But this was her joy in life and he wasn't about to let her fail. 

The forum was over, as Sanem greeted and thanked everyone she kept her eye on Can. He was the most handsome man in the room, and she was thinking the most inappropriate thoughts as she glanced slightly his way. He smiled, as he watched her work the room with her charm. With the fear of what had happened with Polen still fresh in his mind, knowing Sanem was safe was the most important thing for him. He couldn't wait to get her all to himself and get on that plane back to Istanbul. She smiled at him from across the room, as she noticed how he followed her every step. It made her temperature rise, his eyes felt like a laser, heating her body down to her inner soul. This man may likely be the death of her if their wedding day didn't happen soon. 

Can felt someone behind him, then a slap on the back, " She's a natural when it comes to this kind of stuff." Luca smiled slightly, giving Can a look of relief. Can nodded, " Yes she is, and couldn't be more proud of her. But things could have been a lot different today if you hadn't been here, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart." Can reached out his hand to Luca, but Luca pushed it aside, giving Can a hug instead. Can smiled, and welcomed the gesture openly. Luca smiled, "I hear a wedding is on the horizon, I'm very happy for both of you." His look was sincere as he stared at Can. Can shook his head, " Yes, if this book forum hadn't come up, we would have already  been married, but it will happen as soon as we get back home. Hey, why don't you come, I know Sanem would love it." Can said slapping Luca on the shoulder. 

Before Luca had a chance to answer, Sanem walked over and wrapped her arm around Cans, " I think I'm officially done, and I'm starving." Luca smiled, " And when aren't you my dear." Sanem frowned, "Mr. Romanos, I haven't eaten yet today, and I need to keep up my strength, so you two just need to take me to lunch."  Luca laughed, but begged out of the invitation, explaining he had to pick up his fiancé at the airport. Sanem squealed, " Oh I forgot you're lady friend was coming, then let's meet for dinner, I'm dying to meet her." Can smiled slightly, thinking that's wasn't exactly what he had planned but he guessed it would wait. The plans were made and Luca hurried out to head to the airport. 

Sanem looked at the frown on Cans face, " What, did you not want to have dinner with Luca." Her eyes squinting at him. Can quickly turned his head, " No, I mean yes, but I really wanted to spend this evening alone with you." He whispered, leaning in closer to her, so he could breathe in her smell. She shuddered, completely and utterly under the spell of him, "Oh...I see,  but I don't think that dinner will last all night.....do you." Sanem replied, as she slid her hand inside his jacket to feel the firmness of his body. The move unnerved him, as he felt his muscles flex with excitement. He quickly encircled his arm around her, " Come on, let's get out of here, it's seems like everyone is staring at us." His statement full of frustration. 

In his anticipation to get the Athens in a hurry, he hadn't pack any clothes. So he would need to stop at a clothing store to pickup at least a change of clothes. Their plane home wouldn't leave until the morning so he would need something decent for dinner and then the trip home. By the time they made it back to the hotel, they hardly had any time to relax before the dinner with Luca. Since Luca was a bit more acquainted with the area he chose the restaurant, texting the address and time to her. Telling her it wasn't a formal dining restaurant, but a nice comfortable place, so no need to dress up. 

Just having Can so close to her, in the same hotel room was enough to knock her off her game. But she knew she really wanted to wait until they were married for that final display of their love for each other. She wanted it to be special, even more than special, momumental.....earth shattering, all those things she had heard and read about since she was a young girl. But she felt her defenses slowly slipping away as the feeling of him swept over her. She was going through her clothes, looking for the right outfit, when she felt his presence. That heart stopping feeling that you get went the world is getting ready to turn on it's axis, or your on the downhill drop from the tallest roller coaster in the world. His hands touched her shoulders, pulling her back against his chest. All she could do was hold her breath, as she felt his body heat penetrate through her clothes. He kissed her on top of the head, "Sanem, I know you want to wait until we are married, as do I, but I still need to feel you, touch you, breath in your smell. I love you more than you can imagine." She could feel his heart pounding as she rested against him. She sighed as that wave of anxiousness gripped her. She wanted nothing more than to be Mrs. Can Divit, but the fear of being just that lived wildly inside her.

Her turned her around to face him, his face so close to hers that his beard tickled her lips. Her eyes fluttered as he gently but intently searched her lips with his, sending every speck of willpower she had to the farthest corner of the universe. 

Why did they have to wait again, she was trying to remember. That feeling of falling, crumbling, dissolving into a pile of ashes had over taken her with just one kiss. She was almost ready to forget about waiting until the ring of her phone broke that magical spell they were both under. She pulled away from him to look at her phone, it was her Mom....

Can smiled, as she answered. He had just felt her open herself up to him, she was just as ready as he was......

"Mom, how are you...Yes, everything is fine." She replied with a slight  smile on her face, as she exchanged that look of desire with her future husband........