The Business Trip Part 2

Dinner

Just as quickly as she had shown her discomfort at seeing Cagla, Hayat regains her composure, whereas a taut Murat makes no effort to hide his displeasure, ignoring her, he turns around to Hayat, asking her "Askim, you must be starving, come let's get a drink first and something to eat." He holds her elbow, planting a kiss on her head and directs her to where the manager was leading them to be seated. The snub doesn't go down well with Cagla, and she calls out behind them, "You look dashing as always Murat dear and Hayat, you are really getting big. Watch your weight or you may find your husband wandering yet again!"

An unsuspecting Emir lets out a laugh and says, much to Cagla's annoyance "you must be kidding Cagla, from my line of vision, I could never guess that Hayat is pregnant, she has an hourglass figure, its only when you see her from the front that you know she is going to have a baby. What a gorgeous couple they make!"

Both Hayat and Murat just want the evening to end, however Emir, oblivious to their predicament, tries to involve them all in a light conversation.

" Murat never mentioned that you were making an addition to your family. When is the baby arriving? " says Emir.

"Oh, Murat had no clue, this was a surprise for him too! I wouldn't have wanted to disturb him and take him away from his work." says Hayat cheekily.

"That's true" says Cagla, "Murat and I were so busy working on the designs that we had no time whatsoever for anyone else" she adds suggestively.

"Excuse me, but I have to use the rest room" says Hayat, wanting desperately an escape from Cagla's sly innuendos. " I'll accompany you" jumps in Murat. He guides her towards the restroom, not wanting to be left alone with Cagla, as soon as they are out of earshot, Hayat explodes, "Did you know she would be here?"

" What, are you crazy, do you think I would deliberately bring you here had I known she was coming, come on Hayat, I had no clue" he sounded genuine to Hayat. " So, let's get this done with, because I don't know how long my nerves can stand her." finishes Hayat.

When they return, Murat helps Hayat get back into her chair and deliberately plants a sensuous kiss on her neck, lingering a little too long, making Cagla uneasy and mad. Hayat is taken by surprise by the gesture as Murat awakens some suppressed emotions in her.

Wrong move Murat Sarsilmaz, thinks Cagla, you shouldn't flaunt your happiness in my face, especially when you are in a hole yourself. "Did I tell you; we had a great celebration after we found out Emir had given us the contract! I never knew Murat danced so well, Hayat." Cagla continued, "He sure has some great moves" she persisted making Hayat uncomfortable.

Sensing the tension, Emir jumps into the rescue, " Enough about you two, I really want to know more about what you do, Hayat."

"Well, I'm here as part of the Fashion Week as well, Emre's Creations is also presenting, and we have put in a great line of evening wear." she says.

" A working woman, I see. Well, I'm curious to see what you have to offer. But I'm sure you know your husband here is quite unbeatable. His designs are top notch and after today he is most likely going to be one of the most sought-after designers in town."

Hayat is very happy to hear all the praise being heaped on Murat, and only wishes him the best.

As the evening finally comes to an end, and as they are walking out towards their cars, Hayat realizes that she has left her purse behind, Murat offers to go inside to get it, which leaves Hayat alone with Cagla for a few minutes as Emir is busy talking to the maître d.

Cagla makes use of the opportunity provided to goad Hayat, " I would have thought the pictures would have put any wife to shame, but not you I guess, ha, Hayat? Looks like you are completely fine with your husbands philandering behavior. Did I tell you, he's a real good kisser, and even better in bed." she ends, leaving Hayat white faced, just as Murat is back with her purse.