Holding On To A Promise

Chapter Six

Can parked in his usual spot in the parking garage, purely out of habit, and headed into the building. He was met by his dearest friend CeyCey, with Gulize not far behind. "Mr. Can, I'm so glad to see you. We didn't have much time to talk at the wedding." He spoke, throwing his arms around him. Can smiled, " Hi CeyCey, good to see you." He replied as he patted him on the back. Within seconds Deren appeared, her smile lighting up her face. "Oh Can, welcome. Come let's go to my office." She gushed as she linked her through his. Can nodded, and headed to her office, " How are things Deren, isn't he agency holding up ok. I feel really bad for just disappearing like that, but".... Can hung his head, looking at the floor. Deren quickly interrupted, " All is good now, so don't worry about anything. You're back and things will get back on track." She announced, as she laid her hand on his.

Deren had always had feelings for Can, that dynamic and confident man that would blow into Istanbul a few times a year and knock the breath out of her. She had always dreamed of a life with him, she would try and imagine what that life would be like. But there was always that woman from London, Polen. He hardly ever brought her there, but when he did Mr. Aziz would make a huge deal out of it, parading her around like she was some sort of celebrity. But when Can took over the agency for his father, Deren thought for sure she would have that chance to make him see her. But then the unthinkable happened, a beautiful young woman named Sanem came to work there. Though not at all Cans type, she thought, she could see how he was drawn to her. And once again Deren was left with an unrequited love for Can and she was forced to watch as Sanem entered Cans life and took everything she had dreamed of. Over time she surrendered to the inevitable and accepted that Can and Sanem would be together. But then all the things that Sanem did to help Can and the agency blew up in her face and Can left her. In her heart, deep down she was glad, an snow he was back and she would have another chance to make him want her.

The unexpected touch from Deren took him by surprises and he quickly moved his hand away. He smiled, "I'm not sure if I'm coming back to the agency or not, but if you need my help while Emre and Leyla are gone I'll be had to help out. Derek looked surprised, " Oh, I guess I misunderstood then, I just assumed you had returned for good and were taking over again."  Can nodded, " You're right about returning for good, but I'm just not sure about coming back to work yet. Sanem and I have a lot of catching up to do and I want to concentrate on that right now." He stated, his eyes sending out that sparkle that only the mention of her name would give. Those words hit Deren hard, and she made a gasping sound that she hadn't intended to make, but it came out before she could stop it. " Sanem, you and Sanem...you have reconciled?" She stuttered, her eyes open wide. Can smiled broadly across his face, " Yes, well kind of, we are working on it, but if I could have my way we would already be standing at the union table." He announced with that Can Divit confidence that made him even more attractive. The earth fell from underneath Deren and she felt flushed, " So, I'm sorry but I thought Sanem was involved with some doctor, I'm sure that is what Leyla and Emre had told us. We haven't seen her since the accident, so we had no idea." She spoke, her voice sounding shaky. Can lost that smile that had invaded his face and he turned to Deren, " Yes, but not anymore. You know Deren, things aren't always as they seem from the outside, I only know what Sanem has told me, that they see only close friends and now he's has gone to work in another hospital. Sanem and I both are ready to get back what we had, and I believe we will do just that." He stated looking a bit irritated by all her personal questions.

Sanem once again glanced at the clock, wishing the hands on the clock would turn a bit faster. Metin swung open the door, " Well I'm here, did I miss anything. Good morning Sanem, you look exceptionally beautiful this morning." His replied, his face full of surprise. She smiled and gave him a smirk, " Ok, you're just making fun now, and it's hardly morning now. And you have a 12:30 lunch meeting with Mr. Aksoy from the Cetin Foundation, then your court date for the TurkCell Co. briefing is at 2:00. Then there's nothing after that." She reported, in her most official voice....Metin smiled, " I don't know what I would do without you, you make me look good. And why are you looking so good today, is Omer picking you up for dinner." He asked, with a bit of sarcasm in his voice. Metin had never cared much for Omer, in face he didn't like him at all. He always felt like he was trying to keep Sanem away from all her friends, as of he was hiding her away just for him. She looked a bit shocked, " No, Omer is gone, he took a position in a hospital in Kayseri, he left right after the wedding." She explained.

Metin hadn't expected that kind of news today, so did that mean that Sanem would be available again, maybe he would have his shot this time. He shook his head, " No, I didn't know that. It seems a little sudden though, did you know about it?" She looked as she explained, " Well, to be honest Omer proposed to me and asked me to go with him to Kayseri, but I couldn't. He knew I couldn't, I just didn't love him." Sanem looked at Metin, dreading to tell him that her and Can were going to give it another try, " Metin, Can and I are back together, well in a way. We are starting slow and letting ourselves get to know each other again." She could see the doubt in Metins eyes. " Metin he really wants this, he's changed, and I love him. If I'm with him or not, I will always love him." She replied, her voice cracking with emotion.

Metin turned away, he wouldn't allow her to see the disappointment in his eyes. " Well Sanem you know best you know your heart, and you also know Can, we both know Can. If he wants something, he's not going to stop until he gets it, and that includes anything. I wouldn't be your friend if I didn't give you a few words of advice, be careful, don't let him drag you down. I know he doesn't intend to, but Can has a way of making people lose themselves. I think it's because he's so easy to love." Metin smiled, letting that smile coverup his heart that was breaking.

Sanem could tell that the words he was saying to her had come from his heart and she appreciated him so much.

What she felt for Can would never be erased, and if that meant losing a piece of herself, than so be it.....He was the only person to make her happy...