My Turkish Heart

Chapter 30: Mind Games Begin

Emma stands fiercely in the hospital corridors looking at her mother and Burak. She was a bit surprised at how close her mother seemed with Burak already, but thought that would work nicely in her favour. After she announced her arrival and saw the surprise on her mother's face, she decided to grab by the bull by the horns.
"You're Burak, right? My little sister's man" she sneered.
"I guess you could say so" Burak said.
Usually he would soften around Izzy's family or close friends, but Emma had a strange vibe around her that he wasn't comfortable with. He extended his hand to her, which she half heartedly received it and shook his hand coldly.
"This is my first born" her mother introduced.
"Why are you so skinny? What are you eating over there?" her mother fussed.
Emma got agitated and shook her mother's fussing hands off of her. She kept her eyes fixed on Burak. He didn't shy away either and kept a stern look on his face.
"Let's go see your father" her mother pulled her away, breaking her gaze.
She reluctantly walked away and Burak followed afterwards. As they reached the room, Burak's phone rang.
"You ladies go ahead, I'll take this first" he suggested.

They entered the room, Daisy and Izzy were surprised at Emma's arrival.
"You're finally here!" Daisy exclaimed.
Emma smiled, but the smile failed to reach the corner of her eyes even. Izzy noticed her insincere response and felt a bit despondent to hug her as freely like Daisy did. After Daisy let go, Emma looked at Izzy and she smiled timidly then hugged her briefly.
"I met your rich man you bagged, outside" Emma sneered.
"What nonsense are you spewing?!" her mother hushed her angrily.
Izzy was at a loss for words and Daisy seemed disappointed in Emma's words.
"Yes, his rich! What has that got to do with anything? Burak is a good man" Daisy defended.
"How do you know? You barely know him?" Emma snapped back.
Daisy and their mother got upset, but Izzy signalled for them to stand down on the defense.
"Yes, my partner is rich. However, his wealth has nothing to do with me" Izzy said matter of factly.
Emma scoffed then realised how tense the room became, then she stopped.
"You didn't even look at your dad yet" her mother tried to divert the conversation.
She walked closer to the bed then stared at him briefly.
"When does he wake up?" she asked.
"He needs surgery then special after care treatment" her mother said sadly.
"I see.." Emma uttered then went to take a seat on the couch by the door.
The room was tense since Emma's arrival and no one wanted to initiate the next conversation.
"Your dad needs to be wiped down on his face and hands" her mother mentioned.
"Where's the things?" Daisy asked.
"They in the bathroom room. I'll get them, but I forgot to bring the special oil that your dad loved the scent of.."
"What kind of oil, mom? I can go buy some" Izzy said.
Her mother told her the scent and brand and then she grabbed her wallet to leave.
"Emma go with your sister" their mother instructed.
She rolled her eyes then got up to go with.

As they opened the door, Burak was still on the phone. He looked pretty upset, as he seemed to be reasoning with the person on the other end. Izzy signalled to him that she was coming back now. He gave her a quick wink then continued his call.
"How did you meet?" Emma asked as they walked out the hospital.
Izzy was taken aback by Emma's interest in her relationship, so she just briefly told their story.
"Why are you so interested in my relationship?" Izzy asked.
"Just curious, not everyday my sister dates a billionaire businessman"
Izzy felt deflated by her reply, as she was in no mood to argue about trivial things.
She kept quiet till they got to the store, bought the oil and some more necessities, then headed back. Emma had such a arrogant behaviour, that Izzy thought being silent was best than provoking her.

On arrival at the hospital suite, they were about to enter when they overheard Daisy speaking.
"What?!! Burak! You are godsent!" she squealed.
Her mother told her to lower her excited voice. She felt embarrassed, then hugged Burak tightly. The three of them had a good laugh together.
"On a serious note, thank you for paying for Dad's treatment, we will repay you" Daisy said.
"Wow! Your boyfriend quite a show off!" Emma sneered at Izzy.
The door opened and Izzy stood wide eyed looking at how happy Burak was with her family. She wasn't sure what to feel, as she wasn't comfortable with Burak paying without informing her. Still hearing Emma's spiteful words ringing in her ears, she handed the bag of necessities over to her mother then ran out the room. Burak ran after her and everyone stood speechless looking after them.  
Emma shrugged then said; "Couple problems.."
Daisy was annoyed by her behavior but her mother held her back from reacting. With everyone in a tizz of emotions, Emma secretly was rejoicing. She sat down on the couch, then took out her phone.
The stage is set. Be ready to intervene soon...