Early Bird (Erkenci Kus)(Part 4)

2. Common courtesy

"Sanem?"

"Leyla!"

Emre and Leyla walk into the room to see a relieved looking Sanem and Can facing off with a man they didn't know.

"Sanem, oh my God, are you okay?"

"You're right on time," Sanem clutches Leyla's arm desperately. "I'm fine, I just wasn't looking where I was going, don't worry."

"Sanem, are you alright?" Emre asks as well, despite her just answering her sister.

"Yes, thank you."

Emre's nods and then his eyes go to the stranger. "Who's this?"

"Oh, allow me to make the introductions," Can says helpfully. "You, my dear brother are looking at the man who tried to kill Sanem with his car, Mr Reckless." The stranger scoffs and shakes his head. "And this, Mr Reckless, is Emre, my brother."

Leyla looks between Can, the stranger and Sanem, who was staring at Can's introduction blinkling slowly.

Can turns to her when she makes a small noise, as Emre narrows his eyes. "It's become a bit crowded. Do you need some air? I can open a window? Or will you be cold?"

"No, I won't be cold."

-

Can nods and then goes to the window and comes back while Emre's phone rings and he takes it out. He excuses himself, walking down the hall to the hospital lobby. 

"Hello Emre?"

"Yes mom?"

"I'm worried about Sanem. You left in such a hurry and everyone is in a panic. I only know she's in the hospital."

"She's fine. Nothing too bad."

"Oh thank heavens. Tell her I wish her a speedy recovery, okay?"

"I will. Will you tell everyone there not to worry please?"

"Of course darling."

"Thank you. See you later." He hangs up and then turns to go back to the room.

-

"I'm so glad you're okay after that." Leyla kisses Sanem's hand. She'd just finished telling her what happened.

Sanem turns her head to Can sitting next to her and smiling, looking her over again like he couldn't get enough.

In truth, Can couldn't. He was relieved that she wasn't badly hurt and he felt like making sure every few seconds.

"It was probably very hard on you too, Mr Yigit?" Leyla says. Sanem had mentioned him while explaining. "You must have had such a fright. Accidents are pretty nerve wracking."

"I don't matter, as long as Sanem is fine, I'm fine."

Can rolls his eyes and clenches his jaw, turning back to Sanem giving Yigit a tired smile in thanks.

The door to the room opens again and Emre comes back inside, stopping next to Leyla. "I told everyone at the agency not to worry. They're a bit frazzled."

"Thank you."

"Yes thank you Mr Emre."

Emre smiles down at Leyla and nods before looking at the figure pacing the length of the window behind Can.

A Can who was trying hard to ignore him. It was like he could feel him hovering over Sanem and it was pissing him off. "I think you can go already," Can says and turns, "you've helped enough up to this point. Thank you but you don't have to stay anymore. Goodbye."