Aşk Ve Mutluluk (Love And Happiness) (Tolga & Ozge)

Chapter Twelve: The Client

"Do you have everything you need, Ozge?"

Sanaz asked as Ozge came downstairs carrying her suitcase. Ozge smiled as she hugged her mom.

"I do, Mom. Thank you," she said, grinning.

"You look happy today," Sanaz said, then she narrowed her eyes, staring at Ozge. "You're in love."

"What?" Ozge exclaimed. "What are you saying, Mom?"

"Ah, ah. Why are you so surprised, Ozge?" Sanaz laughed. "Isn't it normal for you to be in love with your fiance?"

Ozge's heart pounded. She calmed herself down and gave her mom a fake smile.

"Anyway, tell Tolga to not forget about our dinner, okay?" Sanaz said.

"Alright, Mom," Ozge said, kissing her mother on the cheek. "I'll see you and Grandma in a few days."

"Alright, daughter," Sanaz said.

***

Tolga looked at himself in the mirror as he put on his gold rolex, his mind drifting elsewhere. Yesterday, when he slowed danced with Ozge, to be exact. He smiled as he remembered how she calmed him down. How the lights shined in her eyes, how every moment seemed to slow down.

Then he stopped.

Get a grip of yourself, Tolga. You're losing it.

He checked his watch: 9:30 AM. They should leave by 10 AM and meet Gokberk by 12 at the hotel in Antalya. He went downstairs and saw Sevgi reading the newspaper in the living room.

"Good morning, Mr. Tolga," one of the maids said. "Your bags are all on the limo, Sir, and the driver is ready to take you to the airport to your private jet."

"Thank you, Eser," Tolga said, as he approached his grandma. "Good morning, Grandma."

Tolga sat across the table, smiling. Grandma Sevgi looked up from her reading and grinned.

"You look happy," Sevgi said.

"I do?" Tolga said. "I guess I'm just excited to go to Antalya."

"Or is it because of last night?" Sevgi chuckled, drinking her red tea. "You're in love, Tolga."

Tolga chuckled and sighed as he stood up.

"I have to go, Grandma. We'll be late for the meeting," Tolga said. "I'll see you in a few days."

"Alright, grandson," Sevgi laughed, shaking her head.

Tolga put on his sunglasses as he got on his car and drove, headed to the airport.

***

The breeze from the Mediterranean Sea greeted Tolga, Ozge, Umit, and Damla as they arrived in Delphin Diva Hotel, one of the most luxurious hotels in Antalya. The staff took care of their bags as they stepped inside, they were greeted by more people.

"Welcome to Delphin Diva, Mr. Tolga," a man in his forties, wearing a suit, who Ozge assumed was the manager of the hotel, said. "It's a pleasure to have you stay in our hotel."

"Thank you, Mr. Edric," Tolga said. "These are my friends, Umit and Damla, and my fiance, Ozge."

"Please follow me, Mr. Tolga, Miss Ozge, Miss Damla, and Mr. Umit," Edric said, leading us to the elevator. "I will take you to your suites."

***

Yaren read some documents in her office when she received a call. It was from her cousin, Gokberk Demirci. Yaren smiled as she took the call.

"Gokberk?" Yaren grinned. "It's been so long, cousin. How are you?"

"I'm doing fine, Yaren," Gokberk said, sipping his tea as he looked at the view from his suite in Delphin. "I'm gonna be having a meeting in a moment, I just thought I'd call you to say I'm going back to Istanbul for a few days, and I'm staying there for good."

Yaren's smile faded and she cleared her throat.

"That's great to hear, Gokberk," Yaren said. "What made you decide to go back to Istanbul after being in Antalya for so many years?"

"I need a change of pace, Yaren," Gokberk laughed. "Antalya is too familiar for me. Maybe Istanbul's fast life would be a good change for me. Besides, I wanna visit your family after so many years. Your father must miss his favorite nephew."

Yaren gave him a nervous laugh. "Well, we'll see you soon, Gokberk."

"See you," Gokberk grinned menacingly as he hung up and drank his tea.

***

"Looks like we're neighbors."

Umit said as he got out of his balcony that was also connected to Damla's suite. Damla sneered at his remark.

"Don't be too happy, Umit," Damla said. "I'm not here for you. I'm here for Tolga."

"I'm just glad I get to spend time with you, Damla," Umit said, putting his hands in his pockets. "I hope you know that."

Umit turned to go back to his room when Damla stopped him.

"Wait, Umit," Damla said. "Wanna go to the cinema? I heard they're playing some classic movies. I'll buy the popcorn."

Umit grinned. "Okay."

"I'll see you in five minutes outside?" Damla said.

Umit nodded and Damla went back inside her suite to get ready.

***

Tolga and Ozge went inside their Penthouse Suite that was like a visual tour de force of volumetric flourishes and crafted surfaces. The penthouse was as beautiful as Tolga's million dollar mansion, and Ozge immediately ran to the balcony and closed her eyes, feeling the breeze. Tolga smiled as he followed after her, staring as she felt the breeze. Ozge opened her eyes and looked at Tolga, who looked away almost immediately.

"We should go to the amusement park, Tolga," Ozge beamed. "I've always wanted to go on a Ferris wheel."

"We can't," Tolga said, pinching the bridge of his nose. "We have a meeting after ten minutes."

"Then we can go after," Ozge said. "Please?"

Tolga sat down, still pinching the bridge of his nose. He put his head back and closed his eyes for a short time, but the pounding headache and the burning in his throat only intensified.

"Are you okay?" Ozge asked, sitting next to him on the couch.

"I'm fine," Tolga said, his voice rough. "I just have a headache and a sore throat."

Ozge kissed his forehead and Tolga's eyes widened, his heart pounding even faster, despite the fever.

"What are you doing?" Tolga asked, moving away.

"Your fever is quite high," Ozge said. "Hold on, I'll prepare hot soup and some Ibuprofen."

"No need," Tolga said, getting up. "I'm fine. We have a meeting in a few minutes. I have to be there."

Tolga composed himself as the fever set in, making him feel as if he'd been sitting on a sauna for hours. The AC was on though, preventing him from sweating. He took one heavy step after another, desperate to get out of the room. Just then, his phone rang.

"Hello?" Tolga said.

"Tolga, you're late," Gokberk said, grinning. "It isn't like you."

Tolga exhaled sharply. "I'm on my way. I just had a bit of an inconvenience. Nothing I can't handle. I'll see you in a minute."

Tolga hung up and quickly left the room, as Ozge rolled her eyes and followed him.