TRUST

chapter 60

Everything had been planned and put into place over the weekend, Emre had invited Pierre and Paulina to dinner that Monday night and Can had Deren call Fabri to schedule a meeting with him and Aylin.  The plan was to have Fabri and Aylin come in and Can and Sanem were to act as if they had more questions about Huma and her plans, then right as Pierre and Paulina arrived the meeting would end, and they could see how the two couples reacted to seeing each other.

Monday afternoon

Sanem was nervous, they had every detailed planned, but anything could go wrong but happened with Paulina was late or Fabri and Aylin decided they had enough of the interrogation from Can about Huma.

Everyone was in Can's office when the receptionist called up that Fabri and Aylin had arrived. Deren stood and went to greet the two and take them to the conference room. It had been decided that only Can and Sanem would attend this meeting. When the others arrive, Emre and Leyla would greet them and walk them up to Can's office, making sure that the four people seen each other.

Fabri and Aylin were sitting in the conference room, Aylin looking bored. 

Can opened the door "Sorry, you had to wait so long, I had a conference call." The two just nodded at Can.

Fabri spoke up "Can, I am not sure we have any more to tell you. I think we told you everything we know."

"I just had a couple of questions about the other woman Huma was meeting with." He remained calm, knowing the two were liars "I was hoping there was something more you could remember about her."

"What do you mean?" ask Aylin. "We only saw her one time as we were leaving."

"Oh, I just thought you might remember more about her appearance, you know, was she an older woman, young, blonde, brunette. How was she dressed? Did Huma seem surprised to see her."

"Well!" stated Aylin "Her dress was impeccable. She was probably in her middle to late forties. Probably closer to middle. Dark hair, I believe she had sunglasses on so I can't really tell you any facial features or eye color."

 "Wow!" stated Sanem "you remember a lot about her for just seeing her for a few seconds."

"Well, I noticed women who are dressed to impress, and she definitely was that." Aylin answered.

"Sorry, I do remember thinking she was a stunning woman in appearance" added Fabri "She was noticeable but like Aylin said she had on sunglasses."

Sanem's phone pinged "Sorry, I need to take this." She stepped out of the room and when she came back into the room she nodded at Can.

"I was hoping that maybe you heard something she said, anything to Huma>" asked Can.

"No, they didn't speak until we left." answered Fabri.

Can stood "Well, thanks for coming, I appreciate your help." He held out his hand to shake Fabri's then motion toward the door "Let me walk you out."

He walked over and opened the door and the foursome walked out. Emre and Leyla were just walking toward Emre's office when they neared. Emre held his office door open, as they were about to enter, Can's group passed by. Aylin looked at Emre but none of the four seemed to pay any attention to each other. 

When they were seated, Paulina asked "Who was that man?"

"Ah, that is Senor Fabri, we had dealing with him that nearly cost us the agency." answered Emre. " Why do you know him?"

"No, he just seemed familiar, like I have seen him before." she answered.

Pierre looked back at the other group as they were walking away "You are right, I feel like I have seen him before." Emre motioned for them to have a seat while they waited for Can and Sanem.

"We made reservations at Neolokal's." said Leyla "I have been wanting to go there for a while but couldn't seem to make it happen."

The door opened and the other two walked in, Pierre stood and shook Can's hand and hugged Sanem, Paulina hugging both. 

"If you are ready, we can head to the restaurant." said Emre. They all nodded, stood and walked out the door. 

They arrived at Neolokal's and after they were seated, Can ordered cocktails for everyone. The woman all talking about the fashion they planned on attending.

Paulina smiled "I was hoping that I could ask a favor Sanem?"

"Of course." she responded.

Paulina's smile became bigger "Well, I already spoke to Metin and he is agreeable if you are."

Sanem's eye grew large "Agreeable with what?"

Paulina laughed "I want the two of you to walk in my fashion show. You are the faces of my campaign and I feel that with you modeling the suit." she stopped "Well, I just feel like every woman would want one." 

Sanem was startled "You want me to walk on the runway?"

Can laughed "Ah, Sanem! You would look amazing, but I am not sure I want a bunch of men hawking at my wife."

They talked about this for a little while longer, Leyla saying she thought it would be a great idea. They had dinner and then ordered an after-dinner drink.

Can had noticed that Pierre had been very quiet the whole evening "Pierre, is everything ok?" he asked.

"Evet! I just keep thinking about that man and woman in your office today. Paulina thought he looked familiar, and I agree but I have not been able to place him." 

"Maybe he just has one of those faces." answered Can.

"Maybe but usually, it wouldn't bother me that much." he said "Maybe, because Emre said he caused your agency trouble that is why I keep thinking about him."

Can took care of the bill and they all said their goodbyes. Sanem promising Paulina she would think about doing the fashion show. Ther were just pulling into the estate when Can's phone rang, he pushed the speaker button and answered.

"Hello." he said, as Sanem listened on.

"Can, I hope it's not too late, this is Pierre."

"No, we are just arriving home. Is everything ok?"

"Evet, I just remember where I knew Senor Fabri from and wanted to let you know."

Can looked over at Sanem "Ok."

"He was at a party thrown by my Aunt Arielle about four months ago."

"What?" Can answered stunned.

"Evet, she is my mother's sister. About four months ago I attended a get together at her home in Paris. I didn't like the man, he seemed very shady and after what Emre said about your business dealings with him I am concerned."

"Pierre, have you told anyone else about Fabri."

"No, it is too late to call my aunt, but I planned on calling her in the morning to warn about him."

Sanem shook her head no "Pierre, can we meet before you do that, there are some things I think you need to know."

Pierre didn't answer right away "Can, is this important?"

"Evet. I prefer not to go into it over the phone, can you please meet me at my office in the morning? I want Emre to be there also."

"Yes, I can be there around nine."

"Thanks, and Pierre please don't tell anyone about Fabri just yet."

"As you wish." The two hung up and Can looked over at Sanem.