Early Bird (Erkenci Kus)(Part 3)

76. That could work!

Sanem is so in thought and nervous about what she just did on her way back into Fikri Harika that she doesn't see Can entering behind her.

Seeing that her mind was miles away, Can follows her for a bit and then grabs her around the waist.

"Eee!" she squeaks at the surprising contact and turns in his arms.

"Caught you," he chuckles.

"Oh my God you scared me."

"Where is your head hm? You were so focused on the front you didn't even see me coming from the back. I could have been a robber."

"Who would rob me inside the building?" she asks, staring at him then around them.

He shrugs and then stands back. "And you're red in the face too. You look like JJ that time he tested the blush."

Dang, my anxiety is too obvious... Sanem opens her mouth and shuts it again, frowning then as she thinks of some excuse. "I...I ran," she says and he nods, squinting. "To make it back in time. I was late already today so that's why I look...like this." She clears her throat. "And you? Did you go to the gym like you wanted?"

"I did. Had a great time too. I needed it. Lots of stress lately."

Can was the only person she knew that would take time off during work just to go to the gym. But she couldn't blame him - along with adding to his already gorgeous and fit body, he was working off some excess anger about his mother. "Right."

They start walking again, his arm still around her middle.

She had just put her hand on his, glad she was able to distract him, when his name is called from behind and he stops to look. Sanem turns as well and huffs, rolling her eyes at Ceyda walking towards them. Again?!

"Ceyda? Hello."

"Hello," Ceyda smiles and gives him a hug while Sanem flips her hair over her shoulder in irritation, pulling her lips in and waiting for Ceyda to get off her boyfriend.

When she finally does, Sanem gives her a sweet smile. "Hello. So nice to see you." She steps forward and gives Ceyda an airkiss next to each cheek.

"Hello Sanem." Ceyda looks from her to Can. "I have some news for Can. I thought I'd tell him myself."

Did I ask why you were here? Sanem wonders but nods. "That's nice of you." They start walking again and Sanem points around, not being done. "Perhaps you should pick an office? I mean, you're here all the time anyway and I'm sure we have one overlooking the city that's not taken yet."

Can sighs inwardly and shakes his head at her sarcasm. He looks at Ceyda who doesn't look at all amused and gives her a small shrug. "Shall we go to my office?"

Ceyda nods and Sanem lags back to glare at Ceyda's head before she follows.

Can leads Ceyda through to his office and exhales, walking to his desk. "So, what's this news? Must be urgent if you came all the way."

Sanem closes the door, taking off her jacket and coming to stand next to him at the side of the desk.

"Can," Ceyda starts as he takes off his gloves. "There's a rumour that Fabbri is releasing a new perfume."

Sanem's eyes snap to Ceyda, her stomach clenching behind the navel. Already? "How so?"

"Max and I were just returning from a meeting and someone phoned him. Apparently Max had this person spying on Fabbri for him?" Ceyda shrugs and shakes her head.

"A spy?" Sanem asks and looks at Can. He had just taken his coat off and she takes it from him, walking to the coatstand. Oh no! What if someone saw me?!