Early Bird (Erkenci Kus)(Part 3)

17. Osman loses control

Osman and Ayhan sat in their living room that night - she was on her laptop and he was watching TV. The doorbell rings just as one team is about to score and Ayhan speaks without looking up.

"Can you get that?"

He looks at her and back at the TV. "You go."

"It's your turn, you never open the door," Ayhan looks up at him. "Once won't kill you you know?"

"Ayhan, I don't feel like arguing. You're going to lose anyway so go." He nods at the door, pointing the remote.

"Ugh, oh my God," she groans, putting the laptop on the coffeetable and getting up. The bell keeps ringing as she walks over. "Yeah I'm coming! If you break it you're buying a new one!" Osman grins at her back. "Who the heck is it this late?" she mutters and opens the door.

"Why thank you," Muzaffer steps in and hurries past her as she glares at him.

"First of all, Muzo, once is enough. You don't have to sleep on the bell!" She shuts the door and follows him back into the living room.

"Now's not the time for silly chit chat Ayhan," he says over his shoulder. "Osman, you owe me big time buddy!" He sits down on the couch beside Osman excitedly. "I have very good news. It's been an amazing afternoon, I swear to God."

"Why? What happened?"

"Switch off the TV before asking me what happened," Muzaffer takes the remote and switches off the TV, "you have to focus...I received a message from the agency during dinner. They're testing for a part tomorrow."

Osman grins and pats Muzaffer's knee. "Congratulations!"

Muzaffer stares at him. "What are you congratulating me for you idiot? Who needs me and for what? Look at this face, who in their right mind would want this on screen?"

Ayhan shrugs to herself. Got a point...

"They want you, Osman!"

"That's great," Ayhan beams at a stunned looking Osman.

"No one called me though?" Osman looks from Ayhan to Muzaffer. "Why did they contact you if it's for me?"

"I gave me email and details for the both of us. I figured that way I'll know what's going on and in case someone does want me you know? Maybe the next message will be mine...but this time it's Osman, they want only him, no one else."

"Muzo, what are you even talking about?" Ayhan rolls her eyes.

"You'll see, it was a smart idea. There's still time for them to wake up. Besides, if Osman doesn't want to do it, I can go in his place, am I right?"

Osman snorts and turns to Ayhan who just stares at Muzaffer blankly.

"I can be his body double or his understudy, someone who can back him up. We have the same build."

No you don't! "Oh good Lord...You are crazy! You look nothing like him and they chose my brother Muzo, not you! You can't go and take his place. Have you lost your mind?" He lifts a finger sheepishly and she turns to Osman. "Whatever, shut up you, come here big brother!" She squeals and giggles, holding open her arms.

Osman hugs her, standing to do so.

"This is so sweet," Muzaffer smiles at them. "Picture perfect moment...and I don't want to spoil it or anything, but can I come in for a hug? Please? I'm way over here all alone." He stretches his arms out.

"Yes you can, come on," Osman grabs his arm and pulls him into the new hug.

"A circle of love," Muzaffer gushes and Ayhan looks at a grinning Osman over his shoulder, who just shakes his head and they keep hugging.