Holding On To A Promise

Chapter Nineteen

Sanem had been busy all morning with the file for Metin to take to court that afternoon. But the thoughts of Can and their decision to be open about the relationship had her a little preoccupied. She wondered if he had called her Mom yet and set a time to talk to them. That feeling of dread washed over her as she prayed they would understand the love they had for each other. The ringing of her phone brought her out of her daydream. " Hello Metin, how was that meeting this morning. Did you get it settled," She asked. Metin gave her all the details, and telling her he was on his way to the office.  As she noticed the time, her excitement grew. It was almost lunch time and Can would pick her up to go to the agency. 

Sanem was busy in Metins office arranging the files on his desk when she heard the door open. She assumed it was Metin and called out to him, telling him she was in his office. " Hello Metin, I'm in here." She spoke, as she focused on her job. She didn't look up to see who had walked in, but the feel of someone's arms  around her made her jump. She squealed, as Can wrapped her up tightly with his arms and buried his face in her neck, giving her a thousand kisses. " Can, you scared me, I thought you were Metin." She wiggled around to face him and draped her arms  around his neck, " You seem to be in a good mood, and you're early." She teased, returning those  thousand kisses on his cheek. He laughed, " Metin better not be doing this to you." He replied, covering her welcoming lips with his. The kiss started slow, and gentle, but quickly turned into a more demanding and ravishing kiss, making her feel weak. When they finally parted, he rested his forehead on hers, trying to catch his breath. " No Metin never does anything like that my love." Sanem whispered as she fought to regain control. He smiled, holding her tightly against his body, drawing in the intoxicating smell of hers. " I hope not, or I might just have to do something about that." He whispered, his lips brushing against hers.

" Do something about what, Can." Metin voiced. Both Sanem and Can jumped looking around to see Metin standing there. Sanem pushed away from Can, " Oh Metin I'm sorry, we didn't hear you come in." She spoke her face turning every shade of red possible. Metins eyes caught Can's, " How are you Can, I wasn't aware that you would be here today or I would have made sure to be here to welcome you." He spoke, his words digging at Can. Sanem quickly interrupted, " I'm sorry Metin, but Can and I have a lunch date and he was a bit early. But everything is here for your court date this afternoon, so if you  don't need anything else I'm going to take my lunch now." She replied nervously. She noticed that Metin hadn't taken his eyes off of Can since he walked in and she wondered why he had that look of dislike on his face. Had she missed something, had the two of them had words again, she hoped not. She had been so hopeful that they would be able to put that time behind them and mend their relationship.

Metin smiled at Sanem, " Of course, take as long as you like, do you have special plans." He asked,  directing his question to Can. Can nodded, " No, just a lunch, maybe a visit to the agency, that's all." Sanem looked at him and could how uneasy the two were. She took Cans hand, "Let's go, I'm starving, Metin thank you, I'll be back soon." She smiled at him trying to calm  the waters, but she didn't think he even saw her. Can finally turned to look at her, " Yes, ok let's get some lunch." Glancing back  at Metin as they walked out if his office. Metin let out a heavy breath, rubbing his face with his hands. He heard the office door shut as they left, his heart pounding hard. Things seemed to be going pretty fast with them, he thought as he stared out the window to the street below. He watched as they walked down the street to Cans truck, and could see how Can held on to Sanem, how he kept her close to him, and the way that  Sanem looked at him. It was clear that this relationship had taken a turn. Sanem had told him that she wanted to take things slowly, but at what he had just seen, he knew that Can must have changed her mind. This was typical Can Divit behavior, he always had to be the winner, he always had to get the prize, know matter the consequences..

Sanem insisted on the deli down the street, " They have a delicious pizza, homemade right in front of you." She explained, her eyes big and excited. He smiled, " Ok, sounds great. Let's eat at the park, then we can go to the agency, is that Ok?" Can asked, as he helped her out of the truck. " Yes, that would been great, did you tell anyone we were coming." She asked. Can shook his head, " No, it will be a total surprise." He replied, smiling that smile of confidence. She giggled, "Yes about like the surprise we got a few minutes ago when Metin walked in on us. That was embarrassing." She laughed, hiding her face in her hands. Can took her hand as they walked, "Why was it embarrassing, we weren't doing anything wrong. You care to much about what Metin thinks." He barked, his words sharp and short. Sanem stopped, " Can, what is wrong between you and Metin, I thought you were going to mend this relationship, but it seems it had gotten worse. He is my boss, and I do need to keep a good open relationship with him." Can took a deep breath, " You are right, I'm sorry. I guess the past may be a bit to hard to forget, but I will work it out with him, I promise." He said, taking his finger and moving a small piece of hair that had fallen down across her face. He looked into her eyes as he did so, that feeling of touching her had always filled him with desire. She felt it too, as she soaked in that intense look from those eyes at could see straight into her heart. All of a sudden lunch just doesn't seem important, all she wanted was for him to touch her, hold her, make her feel like she was the only woman in earth. He was the only man that could make her fell that way....

" Sanem." Can whispered, " I would do anything for you, so if making peace with Metin is what you want, then that's what will happen."  His eyes relaying all his feelings. She smiled, " I do, I want  you both to make peace." She spoke. " But first I would love it if you made peace with my parents." Can stepped back, " Oh? Well I was leaving that as a surprise for tonight, but I guess I have to tell you now. I have just came from your house. Your parents and I had a very long and informative talk. And it seems that if you have accepted my apology and have forgiven me, then so would they.....

The tears came immediately, filling her eyes, " You did, you have already talked with them, and they are ok with us. Oh Can I am so happy." She shouted, throwing her arms around his neck..

This had to be the best feeling ever.....she thought

Well maybe there could one more feeling that would be better...and she hoped that it would come soon....