What If!?

What If He'd Say Don't Go!?

Note: this is a work of fiction and is based on the Turkish hit series Sen Cal Kapimi

----remember me when I'm gone-----

Art Life Building.....

Serkan didn't sleep well the night before. Every time he closes his eyes he see a blurry figure of a woman in blue saying " The game is over Serkan Bolat. I am never coming back. Farewell."

He can't explain it, but he felt off after that. Just like when Eda said it the night before she left the café. "Farewell Serkan Bolat" he picks up his phone and called Eda. She didn't answer. For the third time this week. She wasn't in the office. It was almost noon but she's not around. Maybe she has some client meeting outside the office. "Leyla!" he called. Leyla came in running. "Yes, Serkan bay?" "Does Eda have any meeting today?" he ask his assistant.

"No Sir. She came here early this morning to talk to Pyril and said farewell to the guys. She's leaving for Italy today and she asked me to hand this over to you." she handed over a piece of envelope. "What? Why would she go to Italy?" he asked snatching the envelope from Leyla. "She didn't say much. She was in a hurry, her flight leaves in less than 2 hours." Leyla said looking at her watch. "Do you need anything else Serkan bay?" she politely asked. "No, Leyla. You may go." he run his hand through his hair and ripped the envelope open.

Serkan,

I am probably out of Turkey once you've read this. I am leaving for Italy to finally follow my dreams. I am going to finish the rest of the school year there. Finally. I have given Pyril a Special Power of Attorney on my shares. She temporarily owns 45% shares and is allowed to make decisions on my behalf. If any problem occurs, she can consult me directly and Ceren.

I'm sorry I was not able to say goodbye to you personally. I just don't trust myself these days. Every time I see you all I want is to wrap my arms around you and feel your warmth, but that's not the case. You are with Selin now. When you were gone for two months. I have always known you would come back. Come back to me and have a life with me. You did. Only you came back with Selin.

I hope one day I'll be able to look at you without expectations, one day I hope I'll be able to say I am happy, even without you. Our love was great. It was the best thing that has ever happened to me. You were the one I was with at my happiest. And I will forever cherish that. Next time we see each other I promise to smile.

I hope you live a happy life with Selin.

Always,

Peri Kiz

He was still in shock when Selin came in. "Serkan?"  she stopped by the door. 

"Uhmm.. Selin." he sits straight and folded the paper and put it in one of his pockets.  

"What's wrong my love?"  Selin asked pulling a chair. 

"Nothing, I have to meet someone for lunch." he lied. 

"Do you want me to go with you?" she said

Serkan shake his head saying, "No, its about the project in Sile. I'll be back soon."  he stands up and squeezed Selin's shoulder. 

"Leyla, my car." he get into Engin's office. 

"What?"Engin asked. 

"I lied to Selin." he said in a hush tone. 

"What do you mean?" Engin looked at him, confused. 

"I'll tell you later. I need to talk to Pyril." he goes up to Pyril's office. 

She was studying some sketches, mostly landscape. 

"Are those Eda's design?" He asked, pacing the room. 

"Yes, she's leaving for Italy today. I have the documents to prove I have full access to her shares." she hands him a folder. 

"That's not why I came here." 

"Then why are you here? You rarely come to my office to talk about personal stuff with me." 

"Pyril, why did Eda suddenly decide to leave?" he asked. 

"Serkan, the woman is hurting. What else do you need to know?" 

"She said that? Did Denis hurt her?" 

"No, she's leaving because of you. She can't stand it seeing you with Selin. Selin is my friend too, but I don't always agree with her. You and Eda were supposed to get married, and you came back, not remembering her. You didn't even gave her a chance.  The thought of you being happy with someone else hurt her. How do you think she'd feel is she see you with Selin everyday."  Pyril put the documents down and said. "I know you feel something Serkan, but you're too scared to admit it. Just...." she didn't finish. Leyla came calling. "Serkan bay, your car is ready." "Thank you, Leyla." he went down the lobby and straight to his car. He's got time. He was about to turn on the road to the airport when his phone rang. "Anne?" "Serkancim, where are you?" "I'm in my car, why?"

"Eda was just here, she's leaving Serkan. Why would she leave?" Aydan said frantically. 

"Anne, Eda is an adult. She can make her own decisions." he tried to say calmly but inside it was as if he was going to explode.  "I'll call you later Anne." ends the call and stepped on the accelerator.  Dialed Eda's phone three times but no answer. "Why isn't she answering her phone?" he drove pass through two cars and finally made it to the airport. Phone in one hand still trying to call Eda.

      Flight to Rome is in 45 minutes. He was standing near the Departure area when he saw a familiar dark wavy hair.  "That's her." she was wearing jeans and a loose jacket. "Eda!" he calls her name, but to no avail. "Eda!?"he call again, trying to get closer. He was 5 meters away when Eda finally heard him.  "Serkan?"  she was about to pass through the gates.  "Eda, Don't go. Don't go." he said trying to catch his breath. 

"Don't go, Eda. Don't Go".....

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