The Business Trip Part 2

Emre

As another month passes by, Murat is getting ready for the showing, he has barely slept, working late nights, making changes, adding finishing touches to the designs. The line turns out much better than Murat's expectations and there was something else he had secretly been working on, a surprise showstopper. All the clothes were very trendy and wearable and in line with Emir's image of being practical and at the same time fashionable at the workplace. He had everything figured, the models, the background, the music, but the only thing that he was unsure of was the showstopper, in keeping up with Emir's motto of designing for women of all sizes and shapes and different stages in their lives, Murat had designed a beautiful line for pregnant women, and he hoped that Hayat would be his showstopper, she would be perfect in it. All along he had her in mind while designing the line. but there were quite a few hurdles in executing that plan - Cagla for one, she was used to being the showstopper, she would not settle for anything less, secondly, would Emir agree to Hayat, a complete novice, to be his showstopper? But Emir was known for his progressive attitude, he liked taking risks, surely, he would be open to Murat's ideas. Hayat's looks could challenge even the best models in the industry, Cagla didn't even come close to Hayat's poise and beauty, so Murat definitely did not see that as an issue. The only problem was to convince Hayat, would she agree? If there was anyone who could convince her, then that was Murat himself. He had a zoom meeting with Emir the next day and he would get everything cleared with him before he would approach Hayat with the proposal.

Meanwhile Hayat is busy with Emre's creations. Emre's designs for the first time, had also been accepted as a wild card at the Paris Fashion Week, under the fresh talent category. He was ecstatic and wanted to go fully prepared, he calls Hayat and lets her know about the development, Emre knows that Hayat is an extremely hard worker and will make sure that no stone is left unturned to make the showing a success. He wants Hayat to go with him to the show but is not sure how to convince her. He relies quite a bit on her for the logistics and overall functioning of his company. He had to find a way. After lunch he walks up to her cabin and decides to just lay it straight on the table instead of beating around the bush. "Hayat, would you be able to come to Paris with me for the showing, it's at the end of this month and only for a couple of days, and this could be a game changer for Emre's Creations." Hayat is taken aback at the invitation. ''Hmmm, well thanks Emre, but to be quite honest, I'm not sure, as you can see, I'm going to be starting my seventh month and I don't think it is a good idea for me to take on so much and also the travel, although it would be a dream come true to go to Paris."

"Well, it would mean a lot to me if you did go, but I'll leave it up to you", he finishes and heads out of her cabin, leaving Hayat in a dilemma.

Emre slowly walks back into his cabin. Although he had settled into a comfortable work relationship with Hayat, he still could not get over her, even with her now protruding belly, she looked stunning, just as the first time she had bumped into him at Sarte. The pregnancy suited her and there was a glow on her face that could light up the room. Emre couldn't deny it, pregnant or not, Hayat was the most beautiful woman he had ever laid his eyes on. He was really hoping that she would agree. As he is walking into his cabin, his secretary lets him know that he has a visitor waiting in his office, curious to find out who it is, as he is not really expecting anyone, he sees a familiar face sitting at his desk - Cagla!