Erkenci Kuş: Broken Promises

Part 27: Can

Song: Ay Tenli Kadin by Ufuk Beydemir

Senin derinlerinde bir yerde buldum

Sımsıkı sarılacak, karışacak köklerimi

Görmek, beraber olmak seninle çok güzel belki ama

Düşlemek bambaşka

Tenin almış beyazlığını aydan

Saçlarının rengi geceden

Bundan geceye sevdam

Sen örterken benimle kalbini

Al aklım gibi hissimi

Al çünkü özlüyorum

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Can and Sanem walked hand in hand through the park in the centre of Istanbul, enjoying the crisp autumn air as they strolled along the winding cobblestone streets. The scent of chestnuts roasting on the open fire filled their nostrils, making their mouths water. They stopped at a street vendor's cart and bought a bag of hot chestnuts to share.

Happiness spread through him like a warm light; he couldn't believe the nightmare was finally over. He and Sanem could move forward without the worry of Fabri or Ceyda coming after them.

As they walked, he couldn't help but steal glances at Sanem. As they walked, he couldn't help but steal glances at Sanem. The late afternoon sunlight hit her just right, highlighting her smiling eyes and giving her skin a dewy glow. She had been through so much in the last few months, but she looked more beautiful than ever. He would never let anything or anyone separate him from this woman again.

His eyes drank in the sight of her, his senses intoxicated by her presence. He wanted to preserve this moment forever, but he was alive and burning with a feverish desire for something more. He wanted to keep her in his arms and never let go. He couldn't wait to see her smile and hear her laughter every day, to hold her and tell her how much he loved her. The brief separation had been excruciating, but that was all in the past now. They had each other again, and nothing would ever separate them again.

They continued their walk, enjoying each other's company and the beauty of Istanbul. They stopped at a café and sat outside, sipping on çay and watching the world go by. A feverish excitement engulfed Can as he recalled the daring idea that had come to him as soon as he was released from jail. An electrifying energy buzzed through his veins as he conjured up plans to make it a reality.

"I'm so glad you're here, Can. I was so worried about you," Sanem said, giving his hand a gentle squeeze.

"I'm glad to be here, Sanem. I was worried sick about you too," Can replied, leaning over to kiss her forehead.

Their time together was short-lived though, as it wasn't long before the press soon caught wind of the news of Ceyda and Fabri's arrest and of Can's exoneration, and went wild.  The café was surrounded by reporters and paparazzi desperate for sensational titbits.

They left the café, trying to ignore the media as muchas possible and keep walking, but the paparazzi was relentless. They lurked around behind trees, waiting to catch a glimpse of Can and Sanem, snapping pictures and shouting questions. Can shielded Sanem from the flashes of the cameras and held her close as they quickly made their way to his truck.

Once they reached it, Can opened the door and made sure she was seated before jogging to the other side and getting in. He noticed the tension in her shoulders and reached over to gently rub them. Are you okay?"