Evren and Ece

"Do not apologize!"

****Thank you for following this story, and I apologize for the delay in updating the chapters, I hope to have more time to write in the next few days! Forgive me if there are any translation errors, English is not my main language, so there may be some errors. Thank you for your support!****

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When they finish dinner, the rain is still pouring down outside.  They get up and start organizing the kitchen.  Silence was their company.

- Did you talk to your parents that you weren't going to come home?  - Evren asks, trying to break the tension.

- Yes, I spoke with my mother, she said that I would spend the night here because of the rain!  - Answer Ece.

- So... There won't be any problems for you tomorrow?

- Not!  No problem!  - Ece looks confused, but doesn't ask anything either.
She thinks that maybe Evren never had such complicity with his parents, and for him it could be strange, she spoke so naturally that she would sleep at a friend's house, but the trust and complicity of her family made this type of situation natural between them.

- Ece!  How about now if you were to take a shower?  It's late and you must be tired!  I finish everything here!  -Evren talks to her, taking her thoughts away.

- Fine!  I really need it, today was a long day!

- Then come.  I'll get you a towel and clean clothes!  - Evren speaks, lightly placing his hand on her back to indicate the way.

Ece wanted to shower in the guest bathroom, but Evren insisted she use his bathroom so she would feel more comfortable.  After struggling a bit, she knew she was going to lose and accepted the condition.
  Before he went downstairs he left two towels, and clean clothes for her to wear.

Ece closed the bedroom door, and went to the bathroom.  It was all very beautiful, even though Evren was a young man who lived alone, he was very organized.

Even feeling guilty, she decided to snoop around a bit, she opened the top drawer of the sink, there were hygiene products, all separated, organized and divided into acrylic boxes, she thought "my mother would love this".
In the drawer next to it were 4 or 5 watches, all of which looked very expensive.  4 or 5 bottles of perfume too, she took one, opened it and put it to her nose, involuntarily she closed her eyes, and took a deep breath, taking a while to release the air again.
  She thought of the moment when she hugged him in the parking lot a few hours ago, and that was exactly what she smelled, a small smile crept onto her lips.
 
     She entered the shower, the warm water fell on her body, relaxing more and more, wetting her hair, she sighed loudly, thought about how her life had changed since she arrived in Istanbul.  Before long, she had a lot of stories to tell, some of them not so good, but she was enjoying the process.

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Downstairs, Evren finished organizing everything when he missed his kitten.

- Ufaklik?  Ufaklik?  - He hears a low meow coming from under the stairs.

He takes the poor kitten out of there, startled by the sound of the rain.

- Hey little buddy!  Do not be afraid!  - He kisses your head - Don't be afraid!  I'm here with you!
Come on, I'll get you some food.

Evren goes to the cupboard and puts out food and water for the kitten.

At that moment Ece, goes downstairs, wearing the clothes that Evren gave her.

- I did the best I could, considering that two of me fit in your clothes!  -Ece pretends to be angry, while she shows the shirt with a slight knot at the end and the pants with the hem folded several times.

Evren gives a light laugh and gets up from the ground, heading towards her.

He gently brushes a few strands of wet hair from Ece's face, and she takes it all in with her eyes.

- Do not worry!  You look beautiful either way!  -He speaks so close to her face, that Ece feels the vibration of her voice, on her cheek.
"Two can play this game" she thought.

- You think so, Evren?!  - She said in a lower tone, looking directly at his lips.

- For sure!  Ufaklık!!  - He speaks lower, before kissing her.

Ece's hands find her favorite spot, the back of Evren's neck.  Gently caressing her hair.
Evren on the other hand, hugs her tightly, bringing her closer and closer to him.
  He uses all his self-control not to pick her up and take her to the bedroom, and only leave when the sun is shining in the sky.  But he knows things should be different, he wants to make everything different with her.

Ece puts her hand on his chest, and he freezes for a second before breaking the kiss so he can breathe.  Evren gently places his forehead on hers, and with his eyes still closed gives a shy smile.

- Excuse me...
- Don't apologize for kissing me Evren!  Never apologize for it!  - Ece says with confidence!  Giving him another quick, firm kiss.  This catches him off guard, but he doesn't complain.
At that moment they feel the kitten passing between their legs, asking for affection.  Ece bends down, picking him up in her arms.

- See who showed up!  Do you want a cuddle too Ufaklik?

Evren is embarrassed, he hadn't realized how needy he was, but Ece didn't let that go unnoticed.

- Come on, let's choose a movie!  - Evren tries to hide it.

A few minutes later they had already chosen the movie and were waiting for the popcorn to be ready.  When Evren arrives with the bucket of popcorn they curl up on the couch to watch the movie.

Evren pulled out the sofa to make himself more comfortable and Ece was beside him with the kitten lying across them on the coverlet.

Ece didn't stop talking for a minute during the film, until she wanted to fight with the protagonists.
"What do you mean you hear a noise from the basement of a 150-year-old house and go there and see what it is? You have to sell the house and move to Alaska!"

Evren was laughing her way, fighting with the characters and the next minute crying for them.

He felt that this was the way things were supposed to be.  He had never felt so at peace before.  But tonight, he felt something different, he wanted this to happen every night.  He wanted this to be routine in his life.
Get home, take a shower, eat something, and be like that with Ece, watch a movie or listen to music, or just lie on the couch and talk about silly things.

Ece lay beside her on the couch, her leg lightly over his, and leaning against his chest, her hand stroking gently as she listened to his heartbeat and slow breathing.  Evren was hugging her back with one hand.  She felt him tighten that embrace, and smiled in response.
She had never liked someone like that before, but she saw what her parents' relationship was like, and thought that she couldn't accept anything less than that, and Evren was showing her that she could be the man she wanted by her side.  Despite the armor he had, he was a kind, caring person who never received affection and attention from anyone, but who was willing to offer others what he himself never received.

While she was lost in her thoughts, she felt Evren's grip loosen a little, when she looked up at him she saw that she was already asleep.  Carefully she got up and pulled the blanket over him.  She turned off the lights and turned off the TV.  As soon as she lay down next to him, at the same moment, she felt him hug her again, passing his hand around her waist and resting his head on her neck.  Ece couldn't help but smile and melt at this.

- Good night Evren!  - She whispered
- Good night Ufaklik!!