Locked in the memory

Chapter 20: The drama unfolds part 2

Hayat POV:

"SHE DID WHAT NOW?" I practically screamed into the phone. "Yes fine. I will go get him."  "No don't worry he will stay with me. I have a spare bedroom for him to use." Asli was looking at me while I was on the phone. I gave her a brief overview of what happened at Sarte. She was equally furious. "Hayat please drop me to the hospital on your way. We will meet at Sarte at 4pm." She requested and I agreed.

I dropped her off and went to pick Murat up. I saw him sitting on the stairs. I remember the time how he used to be the equivalent of 'King' of Sarte and now he looks like a homeless poor. "Don't worry Derya. You are messing with the wrong person. Have your fun. I'll avenge you for each of your strikes on my people. And I will do it so professionally that you will not be able to breathe the free air again. Wait and watch." I thought to myself. I picked him up and the first thing I told him was "Get a copy of that agreement now" The security guard informed Derya and she said he can have it when he comes to pick up his stuff. 

I drive him down to the Mansion and we head straight to his room. He sits on his bed and sobs. I did not try to pacify him. I wanted him to cry it out. Instead I packed his stuff. Everything. And checked the room twice to make sure I didn't miss anything. To my surprise he still had our photographs framed. I took down them as well and packed it. While we were leaving, Derya handed a copy of the official documents he signed and the DNA reports.

He requests that I drop him off at some hotel where he can stay, but I turn a deaf ear. I was taking him home. It was well past the lunch time and I was very hungry. So we stopped by at the nearest restaurant for lunch. The last time we were here was when I professed my love for him in front of everyone. I guess even he remembered that as I could see him smile a little. I didn't bring it up. We had our lunch discussing 'what he wants to do next given his circumstances'. It was almost 3'O clock. I dropped him home and showed him his room. "I'll get a repairman to fix the shower. If you want to have a shower, use mine. That's my room. I've to head to Sarte for Ipek's dress trial. Okay?" I asked to make sure he registered everything I said. "Okay... Listen can you do me a favor?" he asked. "Yes" I answered. "When you go to Sarte, first head over to my cabin, the same as before. I have things, mostly photo frames and a black file there, could you please get it for me?" "Yes sure. Also feel at home. You can explore the house. If you can't find anything, just call me." I took his phone and saved my current +90 number. 

If only I knew another disaster was waiting to happen at Sarte. I picked up Asli from the hospital and called Ipek when we reached Sarte. She was running late and hence asked us to go inside and wait for her at Tuval's floor. Asli got a call from Doruk. To give her space to talk, I told Asli I had to visit Murat's old office to grab some stuff and I would meet her at Tuval's floor directly.

I had no time to relive the memories in the elevator and the office, so I began looking for the black file as my phone rang. "Hey Serkan!" I greeted. "Where are you?" He asked. "I'm at Sarte. Why?" I said "I'm coming to Sarte. It's important." I could sense the urgency in his voice. "Okay. At the front desk, ask them the direction for Tuval's floor. I will be there" I said and hung up. I found the file. Gathered the photo frames in his office and left for Tuval's floor.

Asli POV:

My phone rang. The caller was Doruk. To give me privacy, Hayat headed in and asked me to join her at Tuval's floor. "What is it Doruk?" I asked irritated. "I want to meet you. It is important. Please. Just once hear me out." he pleaded. "Fine. I am outside Sarte right now. I'm reaching Tuval's floor in 2 mins.  Meet you there" and I cut the call. While heading for elevator I ran into Giçik. "What are you doing here?" I asked her. "Shouldn't I ask you that?" she answered back. "I do not have to tell you why I am here." I stated. "Okay. But listen I have to give you a piece of advice. Stay away from Doruk." She said. "You are the one to say? He's my boyfriend! Here is the promise ring he gave! He gave it to me in presence of the family." I shouted "Oh he didn't tell you it seems. Doruk and I are getting married. Forget about the promise ring. We had a small engagement ceremony yesterday." She showed off her ring. That broke me down. It's over. Our relationship is really over. I marched off in anger to Tuval's floor. There he was waiting for me. The first thing I did was grab his hand. Lo and behold, there was his engagement ring. 

"So it's true huh? You are marrying Giçik?" My statement shocked Tuval and Hayat the only two people on the floor apart from us. "Let me explain Asli! I had to do this." he said. "You had to? Why were you so helpless that the only option was to get engaged to her?" I demanded furiously. "My mum. I had to. She wanted me to marry her. And threatened to hurt herself if I didn't comply." He admitted. "What about me? Am I not hurt? Or do you not love me?" I asked. Nothing made sense anymore. "I do. Asli you do know me. You do know how much I love you." He confessed. "So you do love me. Then marry me. You know what, let's get married right now. Come on." I tried grabbing his hand and dragging him. "You know I can't" he said squeezing his hand free of my hold. "Oh so you love me. But you want to marry that Giçik. You know what? Two can play this game Mr. Doruk Sarsilmaz" I said furiously. "What do you mean?"  He asked confused. "I love you Doruk. But I will not marry you. I will marry some other guy." I said. Honestly, even I don't know what I was saying. "You won't. Asli you won't. You can't" He stated. That made me want to do it all the more and what came out of my mouth shocked me. "I will. In fact, the first guy to walk on this floor, I will propose him. And if he says yes, I will marry him. At the court house. Tomorrow." Hayat, Tuval and Doruk were equally shocked. No one spoke for a minute. And we heard footsteps approaching. 

Serkan POV:

I had called one of my men for some information. Before disconnecting the call he congratulated me. Confused I asked him "What?" He told me that he had seen Hayat at the store while he was waiting and heard the conversation between her and the cashier. The way she talked about her boyfriend made him think that there is a high chance she is pregnant. What the HELLL. Not only did Hayat hid her boyfriend but there is a possibility that she is pregnant? I have to talk to her at the earliest. I called her and she asked me to meet her at Tuval's floor in Sarte. I drive there and get the directions from the front desk. 

As I am about to reach, I hear no noise. Why is this so silent? As soon as I enter I see crying Asli, angry Doruk and astonished Hayat and Tuval. Before I can ask anyone why everyone was looking at me Asli says, "Serkan, I am Asli. We met at Hayat's house on Friday remember?" "Yes, yes I do." I reply. How can I forget her? I have had a huge crush on her! What she asked next, shook me to the core "Serkan, if you are single, will you marry me? Tomorrow at the court house?" 

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