Moonlight 💫

~Chapter 24~

''Feraye you are not walking out that door' Yaman shouted not letting Feraye leave for work.

''Stop acting like a child, Yaman,I'm going to work whether you like it or not '' Feraye retorted, her voice trembling with a mix of frustration and fear. The room's atmosphere thickened with unspoken resentment, each moment stretching the tension between them to a breaking point.

"Yaman, you've been like this ever since you found out I'd be working at the company with Ates as a financial designer," Feraye continued, her eyes blazing with defiance. The dim light from the single lamp cast long shadows on the walls, mirroring the dark cloud hanging over their relationship.

"Every time his name comes up, you turn into this possessive, unreasonable person. That's why we're always arguing and it's tearing us apart."

''I don't care about him Feraye but as your husband I don't want you anywhere near him let alone working with him''

''That man ,is your brother Yaman why are you talking about him like he's some kind of dangerous person ,what did he ever do to you to be treating him like this '' Feraye asked feeling sorry for Ates because all he does is love and care for his brothers only for Yman to be treating him like a complete stranger . Feraye's heart ached with a mix of sorrow and frustration as she grappled with Yaman's possessiveness. She loved him deeply, but his irrational jealousy was suffocating her, making her feel like a prisoner in their marriage. The constant battles over Ates were draining her spirit, and she couldn't understand why Yaman refused to see reason.

''As my husband, the only thing I need from you is your trust,'' she said, her voice barely above a whisper, yet carrying the weight of her despair. 

 "I can't keep living like this, constantly feeling like I'm under surveillance, like my every move is a potential betrayal in your eyes. It's breaking my heart, Yaman, and I don't know how much longer I can endure this without losing myself completely."

''Feraye can't you see that all Ates wants is to be near you,to take you away from me ?,that's all he wants that's why he's acting so nice with you ''

Feraye recoiled as if struck, her eyes widening in disbelief at Yaman's accusation. "How can you say that?" she whispered, her voice shaking.

"Ates has never given me any reason to doubt his intentions; it's your insecurity that's driving this wedge between us." she said as she walked out the door.

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 As Feraye stormed out, the scene shifted to a quiet, sunlit garden where Bade sat with Feraye's father, Muhsin. The gentle rustling of the leaves provided a stark contrast to the tumultuous emotions that had been brewing.

"Muhsin Bey, I came to talk to you about Ates and Feraye, I'm pretty sure you know what I'm talking about " Bade began, her voice filled with earnestness. Muhsin nodded, a wistful smile playing on his lips.

"Indeed, I do, Ates has always been a good boy. And I know he loves Feraye and she loves him too even though she might not admit it I know her ,she fell in love with him a long time ago I don't even think she remembers but I do ,I know that she feels like she owes Yaman that's why she decided to marry him . What saddens me is seeing how Yaman's manipulations have trapped my daughter in this suffocating marriage." He sighed deeply, his eyes reflecting years of concern.

"I always imagined Feraye and Ates together, happy and free, not bound by jealousy and control. Seeing them together is my biggest wish in this life. '' Bade felt a wave of empathy wash over her as she listened to Muhsin's heartfelt words. Bade felt a lump form in her throat as she processed Muhsin's confession, her eyes welling up with unshed tears. She reached out to gently squeeze his hand, offering a silent promise of support.