Chapter Two: The Preparation

135 11 3
                                    

"Ozge, let's go. Come on!"

Sidika grabbed Ozge and led her inside the hotel, leaving Tolga in the parking lot.

"What, Sidika? Are you really just gonna let that guy insult you like that?" Ozge asked, taking her arm from Sidika.

"Ozge, that guy is our boss! You wanna get fired on the first day?" Sidika said, then she grinned. "He's very handsome, isn't he?"

"Ah, Sidika, I can't believe you," Ozge said, looking at her best friend in disgust.

Sidika laughed. "Come on, we're gonna be late for the orientation."

They all went down the hall leading to the conference room of the hotel.

***

"I can't believe this."

Tolga muttered as he tried to go to the driver's seat through the front seat, his long legs getting in the way. He managed to squeeze himself through, however, exhaling sharply. He put his keys on the ignition and drove off.

Tolga put on his wireless earphones, took his phone, and called.

"Umit Catli," Tolga grinned. "Where are you, my dude? I just got back."

"Super!" Umit said through the phone. "We're at the mall right now."

"Who's with you?"

"Esana and Damla, who's very excited to see you," Umit grinned teasingly.

"Damla's there?" Tolga frowned.

"Come on, dude. Give her a chance," Umit said.

"Fine. I have something important to tell you anyway," Tolga said, turning to the corner.

"Tolga, happy birthday," Umit said. "The party's still on for tonight, right?"

"Thank you, bro. Of course, of course. Have you invited everyone?" Tolga said.

"Every single one, dude," Umit laughed.

"Alright, alright," Tolga said. "I'm hanging up. I just arrived at Mall of Istanbul. Usual cafe?"

***

"Tolga's coming," Umit said, putting his phone back in his pocket.

They sat at a table in Kahve Dunyasi in Mall of Istanbul. Umit Levni, Tolga's best friend, Esana Ozcan, Tolga's friend since kindergarten, and Damla Can, Tolga's childhood friend and ex girlfriend.

"Ah, super," Damla beamed, tucking strands of her blonde hair behind her ear. "Maybe tonight, Tolga and I can start anew."

"Damla, when are you gonna move on from Tolga? The guy's been telling you he doesn't love you like that ever since you two broke up 2 years ago," Esana said, shaking her head.

"Esana, what's with the negative attitude in the morning?" Damla said, drinking her cold brew. "Tolga just doesn't know who I am yet. I know he'll fall in love with me once we get to spend some time alone together."

Umit chuckled, turning to Esana, who rolled her eyes and shrugged.

***

The staff of Ilkbahar Hotel organized Tolga's party in the pool area, putting balloons, getting the bar ready, tables, confetti, and the photo booth. The head organizer called Ozge and Sidika over.

"Yes, Miss Meryem?" they both said.

"Ozge and Sidika, are you two willing to work the night shift tonight? I'll pay you double your salary," the head organizer said.

Aşk Ve Mutluluk (Love And Happiness) (Tolga & Ozge)Where stories live. Discover now