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Chapter-7

Five years later, on a random evening at the Divit house...

CAN

"Abi, what do you think about this new undertaking of our company in Antalya?" Emre asks, swirling the whiskey in his glass while we are enjoying the Sunday evening over the patio.

Not thinking even twice I reply, "More profits, further impressions and having a little peacetime at the countryside."

He snorts as he says, "How can you be so much confident about such a small industry which has not yet flourished that much to captivate other investors?"

"Yeah, you can say so but if you see things from my point of view, I hope, you would understand what I am trying to acquire."

"What is it?" He shrugs and I can not hold my laughter before I explain, "I am trying to make the deal before anyone can do it. When Osman suggested me the idea I was too reluctant to nod my head but when he fetched me the sample, it made me speechless. Trust my nerves, brother, this company, Bio Fruits, which deals with organic beauty products and toiletries has the potential. That's why I don't want to miss the opportunity and want to make a merger as soon as possible before anyone else can do it. You know to hold on to the global business, Firki Harika needs to reach every corner of this country. For this reason, I am determined to invest and buy some shares of Bio Fruits because I have faith in the hands of the makers."

"Curious! You have not met them yet. Still, you are sounding more than enthusiastic." He points out and I smile as some unknown warmth covers my chest.

"Yes, I do. And please don't ask me the reason." I ignore to meet his face.

"Why?" He bends to hear me closer.

"I don't know, Emre, but there is something abstract which I can not give words to make you understand."

"Really! That's really weird, Abi. Do you think you are alright?"

"Yes. Yes, brother, I am. Why won't I? I am glad for the merger of Bio Fruits and Firki Harika. They need money and tags to prosper while we require more fame and profitable opportunities. Dad is also happy about this new project. He wanted to visit there along with us but his health doesn't permit him to do so. Nonetheless, he is proud. What else do we need?"

"Umm..." He purses his lips to think a bit as he says, "you are quite right as always but I think we need a gorgeous gift before the morning flight."

"Gift! For what?" I question, frowning at him.

"Of course, for making an impression on Mrs Nazmiya Aydin, the head of Bio Fruits." He lets out jokingly.

"Really, Emre? Do you think so?" I say dubiously.

"Ouf!" He huffs before explaining to me, "How could you forget things so easily, Abi? Don't you remember there is another event we are expected to attend? It's Osman's wedding! Do you need any more push to clear your foggy head?"

"Oh, it just missed my mind. That's not an issue we can buy an expensive gift for the couple after we reach there in Antalya. Thanks for reminding me, Emre."

"That's not an issue. I love that boy. After all, without him, we couldn't get this contract."

"Na!" I oppose him as I say, "Without him, the Aydins could not reach us so early. Say it properly, brother."

He chortles shaking his head as he mumbles, "Yeah, Yeah! You are always right, Mr Divit. Who is gonna deny you?"

I smile while a silent note whispers inside me, "She...only she made it happen with her severe rejection."

Five years is a long time but not too long to erase every unwanted memory which embarrasses and haunts me in each of my lone moments. If only I could trace her.

After that night she vanished from this city and because of my battered ego and tattered pride I did not find any importance to enquire about her whereabouts. Still, shamelessly my desire for her remained unquenchable. If only someday she comes before my eyes... Even, I don't have any idea what she would make me do at that particular moment. Allah Allah! I wish we would never meet again.

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