Eda moves to Italy and starts a new life, after Serkan gets engaged to Selin. This is an AU short story I've written based on the characters on Sen Çal Kapimi.
It appears that the late August weather knows that Serkan and Eda are getting married - finally. The glorious sun ensures that their nuptials will be celebrated on one of the most perfect summer days bestowed upon the blessed couple.
Serkan and Eda found their home in each other's arms and today marks the momentous day that they're sealing their lives to eternity. The love they have for each other is boundless, just like the ocean that surrounds this breathtaking city. Beautifully decorated white chairs with high sculpted backs have been assembled into a neat row, overlooking the turquoise ocean below. The gentle waves are glistening in the sun's golden rays, lapping in serenity. A sweet fragrance of wildflower permeates the air, as the flute and harp combo plays in beautiful tandem in the background.
Serkan sits at the ceremony table, patiently waiting the arrival of his beautiful bride, looking as smug as a cat who just swallowed a canary. He has to pinch himself to make sure that the day Eda is to be his wife is actually not a dream.
He scans the wedding guests, as the brightest smile spreads across his handsome face. He notices his mother, Ayfer, Efe, and the familiar faces of Eda's friends - Melo, Ceren, and Fifi, who were all flown in a day ago. Eda's grandmother, Engin, Peril and Ferit are also in attendance, to celebrate this eventful day.
Serkan hasn't laid eyes on his blushing bride, but there's little doubt that her radiant beauty will leave him flabbergasted and wonderstruck. Eda would've trumped all the models in a bridal magazine. She has her long cinnamon-coloured hair piled on top of her head in bountiful curls, with loose tendrils cascading around her flawless face. She's always appreciated the simple things in life - aligning with her belief that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, she opts for a simple strapless satin gown that caresses her slender body beautifully, accentuating her gentle curves to perfection. The blissful smile on Eda's face says it all - she's over the moon at the thought of becoming Serkan's wife.
Serkan never had any doubt that he wanted to marry Eda before his arrival in Italy. He committed to splitting his time between Istanbul and Italy, to ensure that he spends half his time with Eda. It was imperative for them to spend as much time as they could together, while work on rebuilding their relationship.
The unforgettable milestone moment when Serkan proposes to Eda in Positano, is tattooed in his memory for eternity.
"Where are you taking me?" Eda squeals in delight, tangled in anticipation.
Serkan leads her down the steep cobbled walkway from her villa, with a large picnic basket in one hand. Eda squeals in exaltation when they stop beside a pristine Irish Green 1967 Porsche Speedster.
"Happy birthday, my love," he croons seductively. A wide grin curls his lips from ear to ear, as he watches Eda spring into the driver's seat.
"Oh Serkan, I love it -- I love it so much, thank you!" Eda gasps, her eyes as round as saucers.
"The key is in the glove compartment..."
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Before Serkan can complete his sentence, another ear-piercing shriek punctures the peaceful Sunday afternoon. With trembling fingers, Eda retrieves the purple velvet box from the glove compartment, and flips open the lid. A dazzling cushion-cut diamond ring wedged in the center of the small box snatches Eda's breath and leaves her utterly speechless.
Serkan takes her hand, guides her to the passenger side and drops to one knee. Tears are streaming down Eda's blooming cheeks, as he's kissing her hand, eyes gleaming with love.
"Eda, you are hope. You are everything I desire in my life and everything I love. I am irrevocably in love with you. Will you marry me and be mine forever...?"
"Yes, yes, yes!" Eda blurts out before Serkan can finish.
She catapults into his arms, knocks him back onto the lawn, and climbs on top of him, crushing her mouth to his.
That glorious day marks a pivotal moment in both their lives. It's a prelude to the day they officially become man and wife. The rest, they say, is history.
When two people are destined to be together, nothing and no one can destroy what they have. They may get lost on their journey, but true love will always find its way. Others can only attempt to fill the void. No matter how much time has passed, the destined souls will eventually be reunited, against all odds.
For you see, this is the splendor of true love. You will always end up with the person you were always meant to be with, at the right moment.
