Early Bird (Erkenci Kus)(Part 3)

43. Can and Ceyda on camera

Can is already busy setting the table in the kitchen the next morning with breakfast ready when Emre comes in.

"Good morning."

"Good morning."

"Wow, you're busy early."

"I asked Sanem to come before the others so we can have breakfast."

"Cool," Emre nods, and pats Can's shoulder, grabbing a cherry tomato. "I have to run. You two enjoy."

Can gives him a two finger salute and then goes to get some tea.

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At the same time that morning, Sanem is eating breakfast with Leyla, and trying not to fill up too much. She was also going to be late if she didn't leave soon. She winks at Leyla and stands up after checking over her shoulder. Mevkhibe was wiping down counters in the back luckily.

"Thank you for breakfast mom. We have to get going."

"I'm glad you enjoyed it," Mevkhibe says and stops when she sees them standing. "Wait just a minute." She turns to face them. "What did we agree on? You know the rules. You agreed to them, yes?"

"Yes. Be careful," Sanem nods.

"Come home from work immediately," Leyla adds.

"Very good. You leave here on time, you come back here on time. Very good." She turns to Sanem and stops smiling. "And tell Mr Can to take the scooter back too. It's just standing in the back anyway. What was he thinking giving it to you?"

"How is my scooter connected? I got it as a reward, it wasn't a personal gift."

"She's right mom. She came up with the winning slogan. If someone else came up with it, Mr Can would have given them the scooter instead. I don't think she should give it back."

"Oh, really?" Mevkhibe narrows her eyes. "You two don't seem to understand. What did we say? Don't make people talk badly about this family anymore. It's not necessary to have a scooter to whip down the street with. Tell Mr Can to take it back."

"Mom," Sanem whines.

"Now go on, don't be late for work." Mevkhive waves the dustcloth at the door.

"Mom, but my scooter," Sanem stomps her foot.

"Clear up your plates and wash them, don't make me angry," Mevkhibe warns and walks out of the kitchen.

Sanem growls and glares after her. "My scooter has nothing to do with this," she groans and pouts when it's just her and Leyla.

"Don't worry, it will pass. You'll see," Leyla hugs her.

"Why are you going? Mr Can said you can work where you want."

"Sanem, Mr Emre and I are going to have lunch later, I can't be home, she'll never let me go. I'm going to work at a cafe near the restaurant."

"Oh, okay." Sanem picks up the plates. "Let's do this fast. Maybe I can still get Can alone."

When they're done, they get ready and leave the house, taking their umbrellas with them.

"...most interesting. Have you seen it Shykran?"

They pause hearing Melihat talking next door.

"It's too early for this," Sanem breathes. "It's not even seven thirty."

"Aunt Melihat is really taking it too far." Leyla glances around. "How long can it go on honestly?"

They walk by as quick as they can, not looking left or right and hoping not to be seen.