Paris in the Rain

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Can, what are you talking about? Paris? Mamut didn't tell me anything about a project in Paris, Roberto said, telling his girlfriend he'd be right back.

Abi, I'm sorry to disturb you on your time off but something just came up and I need your help. Once the arrangements are made, you can go back to your vacation. But I'll need Tahir. I'll call him myself, Can explained.

So what's the project? Roberto asked.

I'm going to propose to Sanem in Paris, Can said as he smiled from ear to ear.

Propose?! Can, you two just got back together. And her parents aren't even speaking to you. I don't know if this is a good idea. It's so soon, Roberto pleaded.

I thought so too but I talked to Mr. Aydin and all is well. In fact, I got his blessing to ask her. I was going to wait awhile but I accidentally walked in on Sanem and Frankie talking. It's been her dream to be proposed to at the Eiffel Tower. Well, more specifically, proposed to by me, he said, his smiling growing. And I'm ready. I'm so ready for this next step.

Laughing Roberto answered, Yeah, that dream was probably when she was just a fan of yours. Are you sure about this? What if she says no.

His smile disappeared and his heart did a flip flop. What if she does say no, abi? Can asked.

Rubbing his hand through his hair, Roberto answered, Well, Can. There's only one way to find out!

Nodding in agreement, Can said, You know what? You're absolutely right. We love each other in a way that most people only dream of. I feel certain she will say yes. The worst that could happen is that she wants a long engagement. Yeah! We're doing this!!

Oookaaay, I'll call the airlines and hotel and make all the arrangements. What's the plan to get her there? he asked, making a list.

I haven't figured that out yet but I'll fill you in once I do. Sanem has a performance on Saturday and then she's off for a few days. Since her health incident, her superiors at the dance company give her off a few days after a big event just to be on the safe side. They want to protect her even though she's assured them she's ok. So look to see what's available from Sunday to Tuesday please, Can said.

Ok Can, I'll get right on that, Roberto replied. I'm happy for you, abi.

Thank you so much. Oh and order a huge bouquet of wildflowers for me, please, Can answered. Have it waiting in her room when we arrive.

Got it. Anything else, abi? he asked, making more notes.

Hmm, oh yes. I need it to rain while we're there, Can said matter-of-factly.

Rain?? How am I supposed to do that, Can? Roberto roared.

Laughing, Can hung up. Surely whatever powers that be that have brought them together would let it rain for Sanem's dream to be complete, he thought.

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Mia, Sanem and Frankie were enjoying their girl's night out at their favorite restaurant a few days later.

So the performance is at the Old Opera House, Sanem? Are there tickets still available? Mia asked

It is! I love that theatre. It's so beautiful with the red plush seats and huge chandeliers. It looks like something out of a 1930s old black and white movie. Oh and yes, you all have your tickets arranged once you get there, Sanem said with a look of wonder.

I love that place, too, Frankie said. Isn't that where you saw your first ballet, Sanem?

It is! Oh how I love that memory. Look how full circle my life has come, she said with joy.

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