The Business Trip Part 2

Setting Things Straight

Meanwhile a disillusioned Murat is walking listlessly on the streets of Paris, not really knowing where he is going, all he could think of was that it was over, that his sleepless nights and hard work was all water down the drain, that he had lost the most important battle of his life, the reason for his existence - his Hayat! Nothing mattered any more, he decides to call the airline and tries to get them an early flight to Istanbul the next day, he realizes that one's actions speak louder than one's words, his stubborn behavior had cost him everything! Hayat's words keeps replaying in his ears, he had not realized how badly he had hurt her until he heard it straight from her, he was heartbroken that he had lost her trust and that she had mistaken his silence for betrayal.

His phone had been ringing constantly and he had not bothered to check who was trying to reach him, until it hits him that this was exactly what he needed to change, this behavior of blotting out everyone when he was in pain and not sharing his worries, wasn't that exactly why he was at this juncture in his life? Wasn't that exactly what he had done the last time? Run away, without giving any explanations, without trying to contact her, without hearing her out or putting her fears to rest? How long would he be a slave to his ego? Had he not lost everything? And here he was again, blowing away his hard work, letting down another person who had placed his trust in him, a stranger who was willing to risk his entire reputation trusting him - Emir!

Just like Hayat, Emir had relied on him, given him the opportunity of a lifetime, and this was how he was repaying him? Just repeating the same mistakes time and again. No! he comes to a decision, whatever happens, he will not give up, he will not let Emir down, neither would he let Hayat down - ever again, no matter what happens, he would show his face, even if it killed him, he would stop wallowing in self-pity, he would not give Cagla the satisfaction of seeing him defeated, he would not let her plans succeed! He had not realized how much time had gone by, it was nearing eight, he still had time, the show must have started but he could make it in time for his designs. Also, Hayat might be worried about his whereabouts, whatever they had been through, whatever he had put her through, one thing he was sure of, was her love for him, she would be worried not seeing him there and he was hoping somewhere deep down, that he would get another chance to set things right and that his love would prevail! With the sole intention of not letting Emir down and hoping that Hayat would at least acknowledge and appreciate what he created, he hails a cab and directs him to the hotel.

Cagla is confused, she had not heard anything from Emir or from Murat. Well, what the heck, she would just carry on as if nothing had changed, anyways once Didem would walk down the ramp, Emre would have already won all the accolades and awards, there was no other design in Murat's line that could stand up to it, it wouldn't matter what she herself was wearing, Murat would be doomed, she would be surprised if people would still stick around for the show to end. But there was one small detail that Cagla had overlooked, she had underestimated Murat this time around.

Emir is a nervous wreck, trying to trace Murat and making sure everything would roll as per plan. As he sees Cagla walk into the venue, he nods to his security team. An unsuspecting Cagla greets Emir and tells him that she can't wait to set the ramp on fire, Emir simply excuses himself and turns around and leaves as two people in civil clothes step in, "security" they tell her and maneuver her to the theater which is slowly filling up with the elite guests, the lights were being dimmed as the show is set to begin. A little baffled, but keeping her cool, she lets them know that she is a model and that she needs to be in the dressing room, however they firmly assure her that they have been instructed by Mr. Emir to escort her and have her watch the show along with the audience. Alarmed by the change of events but not wanting to create a scene, Cagla's evil mind starts to put it all together, she did not really care anymore about the show, and it was good that she herself would not be a part of a losing team, it will not hurt her reputation either! All she cared about was her revenge, she might as well sit in the audience and enjoy the show or to be more precise, the downfall of the proud Murat Sarsilmaz!

Meanwhile, Hayat quietly sneaks into the dressing room, Emir quickly whisks her off to one of the empty stalls at the back, away from the eyes of the other models, they all look at each other questioningly as they had never seen Hayat at the rehearsals and were curious to know how and where this very pregnant lady fit into the show. But one thing that even the other models notice and envy, is her stunning beauty, grace, and poise. Emir instructs the make up artist and the hair stylist and gives Hayat her cues. Although Hayat had never walked the ramp professionally, having worked at Sarte and now with Emre, she was aware of what went on stage and how to position herself. All she had to remember was her purpose and be confident and careful on the ramp and most importantly come through for her husband as this would most definitely make or break Murat!

Murat is frantically instructing the cab driver to go fast, they are stuck in a jam, time was running out, the show must have started, Emre's creations would be walking the ramp now. Finally, they are out of the traffic jam, and the cab speeds up, they arrive at the venue and Murat rushes in and quietly stands at the back unnoticed, just in time to hear the audience exclaim in awe as Didem walks the ramp in his creation!