With Forgiveness...Comes Happiness

Chapter Eighteen

As their family arrived, Sanem was almost as nervous as she had been the day she had to confess to her mother that she and Can were in love. With everyone there and seated Can stood, " I'm sure that you all know that Sanem and I have been looking for our home, and so far the search wasn't gone well. Mevkibe had been looking at the few pictures that were placed on the table, as she listened to what Can was saying, and her heart already knew what he was leading up to. Can continued, " The wedding of Luca and Thea was beautiful, and it took place on a beautiful remote island off of Crete. Well. Sanem and I fell in love with the place." Sanem scanned the table looking at each person to see their reaction, but she stopped at her mother, as he saw the tears that were already rolling down her face. " Well to make a long story short," Can spoke, " Sanem and I have purchased a small little island just off the coast of Antikythera Island and will be moving there very shortly." Aziz couldn't help but gasp, but he was so happy for his son and his wife. " Son, what made you decide to move to an island, is this it." He asked holding up the picture. Sanem smiled, "Yes, and it's beautiful, just a perfect place or us." She replied looking at her mother. 

Sanem's heart was heavy, knowing her mother would object to their decision. She hoped that the news of Leila and Emre's baby would help her mother except the decision that her and Can had made. After all they had been through, this was their choice and their lives so she hoped her family would be happy for them, as she searched the face of her beloved mother, waiting for her reply. Mevkibe smiled at her daughter, " So many years ago, I had this same talk with my family, but their reaction was not favorable. And that caused a riff in our life that has lasted to this day. I know the kind of love that you two have for each other, it's the same as I have for your father. Your happiness is more important to me than your presence, so I support your move to wherever your lives will be happy." 

The visit with Polen was strange, she seemed her old self but she had lost that strong, confident demeanor. Her father had insisted on being there as they visited, for which Can was thankful. According to Polen, there was nothing more she had done to destroy his career, and apologized for everything she had done to the both of them. " Can, I have accepted the way things are, I think I knew all along that our relationship was always on borrowed time, and your feelings for me were never the same as mine were for you and whatever we had was over a long time ago. I hope that Sanem can forgive me for all that I have done." She took a deep breath, " What I put her through was unacceptable, and I'm truly sorry." She spoke glancing nervously at her father. Can accepted her apology, " Yes Polen it was, but I thank you for admitting your faults. Even with all the heartache you have caused Sanem, she has found it within her heart to forgive you.  So, you have nothing more to worry about other than getting well. You also deserve to be happy." 

A week later they stood in the airport waiting for their flight, with all the things that meant the most to them packed away in their bags. They had said their goodbyes to their friends at the agency and now to the most important people in their lives, their family. Emre and Leila we're already scheduling their visit in a few months, giving them time to get settled. They wanted to make the trip to the island before the pregnancy made it unable for Leila to travel. Mevkibe and Nihat promised to come as well, wishing them a safe trip and a happy life. As the plane lifted and carried them away to their new home, a part of them would always be there....In Istanbul.

One Year Later.....

" Can the flowers in the garden are just beautiful, I think I'll cut some to decorate the table." Sanem spoke as they lounged by the pier. Their home had turned out to be a showcase of beauty, and they couldn't have been happier. After about 3 months of hard work and lots of love, their house had turned into a home. The interior was undated and remodeled to Sanems taste and the one acre yard was lined with luscious flowers and fruit trees. 

Their life had taken on a role of contentment, it was full of solitude and harmony, as they lived each day more in love with each other than the day before...Sanem was writing, Can had his photography and all was right with the world. The fear of what other people could do to them had been erased from their memory, as the news that Polen had began that transition back to herself and her new life. 

This was how they were meant to be....

As the boat docked, Thea waved, " Well we made it, the place looks gorgeous." She announced as Luca helped her from the boat. " I see your fruit trees are bearing, they look delicious." Sanem smiled, " How are you feeling, are you about ready for this to be over, I know I am." they both laughed as they rubbed their belly, anticipating the arrival of their babies. 

Sanem wasn't sure what would have happened if Polen hadn't offered Can that job in the Balkan Mountains a few years before, but she only knew in some weird way Polen was responsible for their life as it was now. 

So she would forgive, because.......With Forgiveness...Comes Happiness.....and their happiness grows love..

This would begin the life of the Divit's and their children. The happiest life that you could imagine...one they were destined to share with friends that were more like family. As their children all grew up together.....on this island that was filled with love.....

Thank you for reading this special love story of Can and Sanem Divit. Nothing soothes the heart more than to find the love of your life, and live the life of your dreams......                                                 

This will end this story in the Forgiveness series. I hope to continue on with a Part 4 of the series in the near future, following them as they live their lives with their children on "Divit Island." 

I will be working on my next story soon, not sure which series I will return to just yet but I will keep you informed before I post.  Thank you for your continued support of my stories.....