Early Bird (Erkenci Kus)(Part 4)

6. Newcomer makes waves

"Aunt Mevkhibe," Muzaffer puffs, coming out of the shop with a filled basket and a bag. "I'm going."

"Where to?"

"I took some samples. I'm going to take them to the agency. We have to have them test these so we can enter the advertising sector."

"But they're already helping us?"

"Yes, but they can help more if they know what they're helping for right? We have to go outside the neighborhood too."

"Son, I think you should leave it." Aysun and Ihsan have been bringing around clients like clockwork and she could see Muzaffer's eyes shine every time. It was a little disturbing. Plus, her daughters were there and so was Can, she didn't want to bother them. And knowing the situation, it wasn't a good idea to get involved. "Can is there, and so is Sanem and Leyla. We don't want to embarrass them."

"Oh come on, we're adults and they're a business. Besides, I'm not going to bother them. I'm going to see Cengiz. Maybe I'll even run into Guliz," he grins.

Mevkhibe smiles knowingly. Ah, there's the actual reason.

"She had some good ideas the other day, maybe she has more...her and her cute dimple and her shortness, she's adorable...I like the odds." He winks.

"Well alright, but I'm going with you. I don't know what you're taking or what you're going to say so I'm coming with you." She steps past him to go inside for her handbag and to lock up.

**

"Can we start shooting?! Will you clear the set please?!" the director calls as Osman is getting his last outfit checkup.

Leyla smiles, watching him endure the prodding patiently. He'd invited her before lunch time and here she was.

As they start, Emre and Deren pull up and park. He looks at Osman in dismay and groans under his breath when he sees Leyla. He didn't want to see Leyla make googoo eyes at her fiancé.

"What am I doing here Deren?"

"Emre, I know you like the office but this is a very important client. We have to show interest. Can didn't want to come, what was I supposed to do?"

"3, 2, action!"

"Take 1!"

"From now on, all your banking transactions can be on your phone. Wireless internet transations at the tip your fingers. Make your life easier."

"Cut! Take a five minute break guys! I need to take this call."

"Smile Emre," Deren urges. "Please, this is an outing." He turns to her moving his entire upper body and looks at her blankly. "Motivation is important," she shrugs and then fixes her bangs, smiling and waving at Osman when he sees them.

"Oh thank you," Leyla takes the cup of coffee held out to her on a tray and Emre tilts his head, removing his sunglasses and watching the wind blowing through her hair as she moves over to Osman to chat.

"Come on, let's go say hi."

Emre hangs back a second before following.

"Osman, you look very handsome," Deren gushes.

"Thank you Miss Deren."

"Hello," Leyla smiles and looks from Deren to Emre with his lips pressed tightly. "Mr Emre," she nods.

"Leyla."

"Do you want some coffee? I can go and get for you?" She looks between them again.

"Oh, yes - "