TRUST

Chapter thirty two

Can was sitting at his desk, waiting for Gamze to arrive. He had to admit he was surprised that Sanem had agreed to a meeting, a meeting he knew would have to be strictly professional. Yes, Gamze had been one of his best friends girlfriend and they had become close because of his actions. But, today, today she would just be another client.

He looked up when he heard a knock on the door, everyone walked in, Gamze headed toward Can's desk, he held his hand out to shake hers. He could tell she was surprised and a little hurt by this action, but again, he told himself until after this meeting, or if it happened, until after this campaign it would be professional only. He would explain that to her after this initial meeting.

They had just sat down when another knock was at the door, CeyCey walked in with coffee and tea and then took a seat at the end of the table where he could watch everyone. 

Can was silent for a few seconds then he finally spoke, nodding his head at Sanem "You are only here for this meeting today because of my wife. She thought it best if we meet with you and go over any questions we might have before giving an answer as to whether or not we want to take on this campaign."

"I understand, believe me, I was not in agreement with the way Ceyda acted during our first campaign." Gamze said and looked at Sanem "Congratulations by the way."

Can and Sanem both spoke "Thank you."

"Well, Sanem, since you are the one who wanted this meeting, you should start but let me say this, we are all concerned about working with Compass sports again."

Gamze merely nodded. 

"You should know that we have conditions that would be put into place if we accept. First, of all, Ceyda will not be allowed or welcomed at the agency or any areas that we choose to work, such as, shootings for the campaign."

Again Gamze only nodded.

"Who's idea was it to offer us this campaign?" asked Sanem

"Well, actually when we were talking with Omar, Ceyda suggested the agency."

Deren sat up "I was told on the phone that you would be in charge of this campaign and you wanted the agency."

"I will be. And I do want the agency but to be honest, Ceyda suggested you before I had the chance."

Sanem frowned, she was not happy about that answer, and by the look on Can's face neither was he.

"I told her that she would probably not be welcomed at the agency and she suggested that Omar and I work together, I am the lead on the account."

"But, you cannot guarantee that Ceyda will not attempt to make contact with Can?"

"Contacting Can is not the same as coming to the agency or any shoots. We all know her well enough to know she doesn't like to be told she can't do or have something." answered Gamze.

Can stood and turned he back on the group, looking at CeyCey. The other man was sitting staring at Gamze, Can wished he could read his mind and know what he was thinking.

CeyCey spoke "I am glad you chose to answer that question honestly but, Ceyda was not a nice person to those of us who worked here especially Sanem. How will we trust you will keep her away?"

"I, again, can only agree to your commands, Ceyda on the other hand will do what she wants." she stopped and looked right at Sanem "Look I really want to work with you again, you have this way of coming up with ideas that are fresh and new and that is what we need. But, then, I understand your mistrust. I can only tell you that if Ceyda comes around then it is on her, I have told her I want no interference from her on this campaign but I also don't trust her."

"If, and that is a big if, we will have to sign a contract, one that Metin prepares, and if she does not keep that agreement we will be allowed to terminate at any point during the campaign and you will not be allowed to use any of the ideas we have come up with" Sanem stated.

"I agree and I will present that information to Ceyda." Gamze answered sure she would not get to work with Can and Sanem again. They discussed several other items about the campaign and she answered their questions as best as she could.

"When do you need to know?"

"If possible by the end of the week, I know you have been out of town so this was presented to Deren two weeks ago and Omar wants to get started."

Can watched as Sanem looked at CeyCey, who barely nodded his head but he seen the smile on his wife's face.

"Then we will let you know by then." She simply stated. Everyone stood and shook hands and started to leave.

"Gamze, do you have a few minutes?" Can asked, Sanem looked at him with questions in his eyes. Ganze nodded her head yes "Sanem, please stay."

After everyone else left, they sat back down "I want you to know that you only had this meeting because of my wife. She wanted to talk to you before we decided, but me, well, I had told Deren no."

Sanem looked up at him, she didn't know this piece of information.

"My wife is a very forgiving woman, I am not. Even though you didn't have anything to do with what Ceyda did last time, you knew what she was doing. This time, well, I am more aware of what type of woman she is" he said then continued "She is like my mother, she doesn't care who she uses or hurts to get what she wants. So, while I have my doubts I will leave this up to my wife. You should also know, that we will work through the campaign professionally, our friendship will have to be place aside until we are finished."

"Can, I am sorry about the last time, I did tell Ceyda to stop but she wouldn't listen to me."

"Well, when you go back to your company, you let her know, you will be very adamant about the fact there is to be no contact of any type from her, neither me, Sanem or anyone at this agency. She is not only not allowed here, she is not to call, text, write or  attempt to contact any of us in any way. If she doesn't agree to that and keep that agreement then you can find yourself another agency."

"I understand." Gamze answered then stood. Sanem walked over and hugged the woman and looked at Can

"Gamze, you have been Can's friend for a long time, please don't let anyone ruin that friendship." whispered Sanem.

Can also walked over and hugged his friend. "Let us know her reaction and response so that we can decide what we need to do."

Gamze smiled and left, waving as she walked out the door.

Sanem stood in thought "I hate that Ceyda could  keep her from advancing her career."

Can smiled at his wife, she was such a compassionate person, he hugged her tight. 

"I need to get to work." She said and walked out.