Moonlight 💫

~Chapter 16~

" Feraye are you even listening to me?"

Jerking away from her daydreaming, Feraye adjusted her focus on her brunette friend, who had been talking for more than 30 minutes now 

"Sorry Hazal , I kind of drifted off for a second" she grimaced apologetically, hiding the smile teasing her lips as she thought about this morning by turning her head to the fabric of clothing she had in hand .

She was supposed to be working on her first ever  design piece  but she couldn't seem to focus .all her thoughts were consumed about what happened earlier between her and Ates , she had never not even once felt that way before , he made her feel things that she didn't even know she could feel ,he made her feel desirable. His gentle touch on her skin, the way he looked into her eyes with a mix of longing and admiration, and the whispered words of affection that escaped his lips all made her feel like the most beautiful and desired woman in the world. Every touch, every glance, every word he spoke seemed to ignite a fire within her. 

The way he held her hand as they walked, the way he brushed her hair behind her ear, the way he whispered sweet nothings in her ear - all of these moments made her feel not only desired, but truly cherished. Feeling desired in a relationship is significant because it validates one's worth and attractiveness. It fosters a sense of connection and intimacy, as it reassures individuals that they are deeply wanted and appreciated by their partner. When someone feels desired, it boosts their self-esteem, enhances their overall satisfaction in the relationship, and creates a stronger emotional bond between both partners.

''are thinking about yaman again?'' Her friend suddenly asked .That took her by surprise She was not expecting the question ,it made her realize the fact she had stopped thinking about him completely She felt guilty for not thinking of him. After all, they had been together for a long time and she was sure he would still care about her. She felt guilty and ashamed of not remembering him. But she also couldn't deny the fact that she had forgotten him. Yaman was now part of her past and that's all. She took a deep breath and decided to let go of the pain and move on. She knew that if she kept on dwelling on the past, she wouldn't be able to move on and find happiness. So she decided to just accept the situation and move on.

''no, I'm not'' she simply responded , she wasn't lying but she wasn't being honest with her friend. She might not have been thinking about Yaman but she was definitely thinking about his older brother.

''Then what is it ?, why are you always spacing out you didn't even hear a word i said '' her friend exclaimed.

''i'm sorry Hazal, I really am i just have a lot on my mind , now that i'm about to marry Ates i'm really nervous I don't know how Yaman will react what if he ruins everything?''

It's true that she was worried about what Yaman might do. He always had the habit of acting out of anger.

''don't worry Feraye , he can't do anything to you not anymore, I won't let that happen, Ates won't let anything happen to you, you know that'' 

Even though she was grateful to Hazal for attempting to comfort her, she couldn't help but feel uneasy. It seemed to her that the secrets she had worked so hard to keep hidden would be exposed, and she would lose everything she treasured. Feraye didn't want him to know—not yet, not now, not ever if she had the option—because she couldn't bear the idea that Ates would despise her.
He can't know yet!

She was deep in thought when she noticed a notification on her phone. Reaching for the phone from her desk, she saw that the first message was from Ates, and a smile spread across her face as she read it.
" I wanted to let you know that my family and I will be coming to ask for your hand later. I know I should have told you sooner, but I didn't know until ten minutes ago. Either way, get ready because I am coming to formally declare you mine. See you later, ''