It happened suddenly!

Chapter 1: Emptiness

Emir was sitting in the boardroom, idle! With zero interest in the discussion which was being carried out there. He was staring at nothing particular while thinking nothing, completely lost, lost in emptiness!

Zafer glanced over him from the corner of his eyes. He was observing him from the time she left him, in the emptiness! He nudged him a little at the end of the meeting and Emir came to his senses. He smiled to the client and extended his hand for a handshake.

Emir: (smilingly) Your presentation was really good! Tarhun industries would love to work with the people who is wonderful in ideas and creativity!

He said while shaking his hand with the young entrepreneur.

Zafer: Congratulations Mr. Akhan! The deal is yours.

The young entrepreneur's team squealed in happiness and they went out. After they left, Emir put on his glares and was about to go out when Zafer cleared his throat.

Zafer: (slowly) I thought... you were lost! I mean, I thought.... you were again thinking about... (clearing his throat) I mean... about h...er...

Emir: (Emotionlessly) I have enough errands to do than thinking about her!

He replied and without listening to Zafer again, he left while Zafer kept on staring at his retreating figure. He rolled his eyes so that he can prevent the tears which were threatening to flow out.

Zafer: (sadly) No matter how much I tried to respect you for changing Emir for good Reyhan, I can't forget the betrayal and emptiness you gave him in the last. Your one decision cost him his whole life. And for this, I will never ever forgive you.

Emir was driving the car on the way back to home when he notices a small girl with some pamphlets in her hand. She was distributing it among the passersby and beside her he saw an old woman was sitting on a wheel chair. He slowed down the car as he neared her. The little girl smiled widely and came running to him.

Girl: (offering him her pamphlet, smilingly) My grandfather makes very tasty cakes at his bakery, do visit him at the mentioned address.

She said smiling widely. Emir nodded yes with a smile and asked her about the lady. The little girl smiled

Girl: (smilingly) She is my grandmother, she is diagnosed with stage 3 cancer and my grandfather make cakes after returning from work so that he can collect money in less time for her treatment. I help him in expanding his business.

Emir smiled and admired her for her efforts. He asked the girl to sit in the car alongwith her grandmother and went to her grandfather's bakery. He was very touched by their love for the old lady. As he was waiting for his huge order to get packed, he heard little girl's grandfather calling her "REYHAN" That's it!

That particular name was enough to bring hatred in his eyes. He cleared the bills, collected the order and fed it to the nearby stray dogs. The little girl who came running after him, for thanking him for the handsome amount he paid for the cakes, was shocked to see that.

Girl: (Confusingly, little shocked) Why did you fed it all to the dogs?

Emir: (turning towards her sharply) Because your name is Reyhan!