TRUST

Chapter 44

Groggy from staying out to late and drinking too much. The sound of the rain beating on the roof, made for an easy excuse to stay in bed, the only problem was the insistent ringing of the phone on the night stand, maybe if it was just ignored. Finally silence and then phone started again, whoever it was was persistent, covering her head with her pillow, she tried again to ignore the phone but then thoughts that something could be wrong made her reach over and pick up the phone, the clock on the bedside table said it was nine in the morning

She looked at the screen and didn't recognize the number but push the button to accept the call.

"Hello" she said quietly.

An angry voice came across the line "It is about time you answered the phone. You need to get back to Istanbul as quick as possible."

She shook her head, no, this was not happening, not now, not when she had finally came to terms with everything that had happened and that she been part of. She was silent, not saying a word.

"Hello! Did you hear me? I need you in Istanbul."

She sharply answered "No, not this time. I have finally gotten my life back together, I have recovered my self esteem and dignity and I will not allow you to use me again. I have to respect myself above all and last time not only did I lose my self respect I nearly lost everything. 

She heard a sharp intake of breath "You listen to me Polen, You will do what I want or else I will make Can think you still trying to break them apart."

"Not this time, Huma." she answered and hung up the phone. She quickly took a shower and fixed her some coffee. It was almost Noon in Istanbul by the time she was done. She quickly dialed Can's number, this time she would warn him, this time Huma would not win. She heard his phone ring, the whole time, wondering how Huma was attempting to hurt him while she was in prison.

"Hello" she heard Can's deep voice.

"Can, It's Polen. Please don't hang up I need to tell you something, something you need to hear."

She could hear him take a deep breath, then heard him tell someone it was her, she assumed it was Sanem.

The silence was almost deafening then she heard his voice again "I am going to place you on speaker, Emre is here with me and I want a witness to what you have to say"

"I understand." 

"Hello, Polen." Emre said

"Gunaydin. Listen I wouldn't have bothered you but I want you to know that I am not part of any more evil plans against you and Sanem. I received a phone call from someone I no longer want or need  in my life."

"Alright, we will listen to what you have to say."

"I received a phone call from Huma this morning." she paused and heard both men curse.

"What did she want?" Can finally asked.

"She wanted me to return to Istanbul and do more dirty work for her. I told her no and hung up the phone." she paused again "I have finally gotten my life back together, I don't need or want anything else to do with her. She told me I would regret not helping her but I can't be apart of her plans, I just want to live my life. I am trying to start over and I don't need any of her evil touching me anymore. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't warn you."

"I appreciate that you did. If she calls you again please let Emre or I know right away." He said goodbye and hung up the phone, looking over at Emre who was shaking his head.

"Does that woman never stop?" he asked looking at his brother. "I never realized how truly evil she was, and I was so like her, I am sorry for every bad thing I caused Sanem and you"

"That is over, you are with us now. I thought she would give up since she is in prison but I guess she will never change." he sit in deep thought "I am now afraid since Polen will not help her she may contact Ceyda."

"I was thinking the same thing, she may have already contacted her since Ceyda was part of the last scheme trying to work with you." 

"We have to be on our toes here, I am going to call dad and Remide Teyze and have them come to the agency and come up with a plan." he looked over at his brother "I hate to have to tell Sanem this."

Emre shook his head in agreement. "She has to know so she can be prepared. We all know Huma has no boundaries. I will call Leyla to pick up Sanem and meet us here."

Both brothers went to work contacting the people they loved and knew would be there beside them.