Early Bird (Erkenci Kus)(Part 2)

42. Just like the 80's

Ayhan steps out first. She's in a blue jumpsuit, a belt around her waist, with yellow platforms, her hair curled, teased and tied on the side of her head. Her accessories vary in color from yellow, pink, blue and turquoise. It was the girliest she's ever looked. Her makeup was subtle but popping.

Aylin follows her, her black and gold two toned outfit accented with golden hoop earrings and bangles. Her short hair is curled up and sprayed. Her makeup had hints of silver and light pink.

Behind her was Deren, in a pair of wide, waist high mustard yellow pants, hot pink shoes and a colorful shirt tied with a blue ribbon. She also had hoop earrings with a pink and yellow bandana hanging over one shoulder, her hair teased on top of her head.

Can's face breaks out into a grin at Sanem's exit. He couldn't stop himself from doing so. She was a vision in a light purple jersey tucked into a skirt, dark purple leggings and white socks with white heels. Her hair permed and curled like a dark halo around her head.

Mevkhibe and Nihat stare at their daughter, and the others, then at each other.

"Perfection!" JJ says into the microphone. "Give our actresses their suitcases!"

Can snaps out of his daze when he hears JJ's voice and starts walking over. He needed to finish this ad because with Sanem looking like she did, he might make a mistake they couldn't afford. "Let's start! They're ready! Faster people!" he calls and
JJ jumps out of his chair, handing him the microphone. "Run! Run! Suitcases and places! Let's move!" He grins proudly at how it turned out and sits down.

The four girls all turn, suitcases in their right hands, with their left hands on their jutted out hips.

Mevkhibe and Nihat walk closer to watch, both smiling.

"Okay! 3, 2, 1...Action!" Can calls and the girls move. He watches in the monitors, his eyes mostly on Sanem but jumping between the others.

"It worked out really well, so much better than the broomsticks," JJ says and looks over to see Nihat glaring at him. "Er...okay..." He looks away, pulling at his collar.

The girls turn and walk around the car, which is the same one that Osman used for the day camp and pause at the doors after putting the suitcases in the trunk. Sanem smirks, looking around at 'her street' and opens the driver's side door and leaning on it.

Can hasn't said a word and JJ eyed him, wondering if he found it good or bad. Can wasn't saying anything because it was all perfect - all according to the storyboard.

Sanem starts the car once everone is inside and drives forward slowly, passing the camera and driving out of the shot. She stops next to Can and switches off the engine. He looks over and yells, "Cut! Good job! Next!"

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Mevkhibe and Nihat are standing in the middle of their garden two hours later, watching the crew and employees eating. They were looking for Sanem and Can, but they haven't seen either since Can called a break.

"They're not here," Nihat whispers.

"I see that."

He nods towards Melihat and she nods back, quickly rounding the table where she is chatting to Aylin.

"You come anytime. My pies are always fresh."

"Melihat," Mevkhibe nudges her side. "Where's Sanem?"

Melihat turns. "Oh, she said she was going for a walk down by the beach."

Mevkhibe and Nihat turn in that direction, their eyes widening.

"It's been a good day," Ayhan chews and looks at JJ next to her.

"It has. Very much so. Beautiful." Nihat narrows his eyes at him and JJ looks away.