My Turkish Heart

Chapter 52: Who helps when we really are in need?

"Emma! Are you crazy?!" Serkan yelled through gritted teeth.

He had arrived at the location and saw Izzy unconscious, tied up in a chair in the middle of the room, with tape over her mouth and a blindfold on. Upset by the sight, he grabbed Emma into the next room and yelled at her for doing things her way.

"Get a grip of yourself! You're such a big talker, but when it comes to action you back down. I knew you would not succeed, that's why I took matters into my own hands. I'm about to ask Burak for the ransom and then she can leave unscathed when the money arrives" Emma said.

"Do you really think Burak is such a pushover?! He definitely won't just give money away like this. At the most he would ensure this place is surrounded with his people to catch the kidnapper. Then what happens? Are you going to confess to kidnapping your own sister?! You so impulsive and that's what I hate!" Serkan said pissed off at the situation.

"I have a plan! If you are not going to help then please leave and pretend you know of nothing. In any case it's Izzy's fault for acting arrogant with her rich boyfriend! "

"When was she arrogant ? I've been around her enough to know that she is cheeky, sometimes moody, but never arrogant. Why do you hate her so much? Why don't you find you a rich man too?! Then you can let her go"

"Ha! I knew you were too soft for this! If I could bag a rich man of course I would have not cared about her affairs, but now things are different and I am in need of money!"

"What about your ex? He was a rich man and could have solved your money issues for the rest of your life. Why did you break up with him?" Serkan asked.

"I see someone has been digging in my personal affairs. Yes! He was a wealthy man and if it was so easy I would have definitely not be in this mess, but have things changed!" Emma said bitterly.

"Like what?"

"Not that it's any of your business, but he wasn't planning to keep me. I'm not referring to marriage, as I am not interested in that either. Just a piece of paper to say you're together legally and then you put on a circus show for everyone to see. That old hermit promised to fund my lifestyle for the rest of my life, but then went back on his word!"

"Why did he do that?"

"Because his a greedy scumbag! I knew he was fooling around, everyone in the capital knows he keeps plenty of women outside. The problem I had was that he saw my family picture once amongst my things and found out I had two younger sisters. He loved shiny, young dolls from time to time. After he saw my family picture he had an interest in Izzy and wanted me to lure her back to stay with us. I knew he wanted her to be his new hostess and possibly kick me out. He kept hassling me about it , when I refused then he found girls outside that carried a resemblance to Izzy. Do you know how sickening it is to see different versions of Izzy coming in and out the villa? Every one of them looking younger by the day and treating me like trash because I'm outdated in their eyes! Do you know how that feels, huh?! Izzy isn't even a looker, she's a pretentious prude! What's so great about her?! She's an adopted witch!" Emma said crazily.

"Izzy's adopted?!" Serkan asked wide eyed.

"Yes! So what?! She doesn't even know"

Serkan could see that the hate for Izzy ran deeper than he thought and that Emma might be a real danger to Izzy in this state. He thought about how he could defuse the situation so that things didn't get out of hand, as he worried that Emma's unstable emotions would make things worse.

Outside the run-down b&b, Kyle was surrounding some of the exits with his private security team. He had overheard Serkan and Emma's conversation and had the same worry, that Emma was emotionally unstable and might harm Izzy. Before he could make the next move, his phone vibrated in his pocket. He cursed it for ringing at this moment and then retreated secretly to a bush that hid him from the b&b.

"What is it now?!" he whispered angrily.

"I..I need your help.." Burak's meek voice said.

"Are you kidding me?! You had so much to say earlier and now you coming to me for help? Ha!"

"Offf... I know! I know I was wrong to speak to you in that manner especially because you seem to have Izzy's best interest at heart..." he trailed off.

"Glad you admit it! Make it quick, I can't speak for long" Kyle whispered.

Burak gave him the run down in terms of the issues he had found out about his relation to Serkan. Also briefly explained that his parents and Miss Aydin might have a hand in this too. After he finished, Kyle told him briefly about what he overheard between Emma and Serkan just now.

"So Emma is in on this too? I knew that she couldn't be trusted! Wait.. you mentioned that Serkan seemed doubtful about the whole situation...?"

"Yeah.. I think his a bit taken aback at how deep Emma's hate for Izzy is and although he might be in on it, I don't think he wants to harm Izzy.."

"I'll let Yildez find out more about Emma's affairs abroad. Do you think you can handle this alone? With my funds being frozen my hands are tied in getting additional people" Burak said sadly.

"Yeah! I got this! Go sort your business out and I'll take care of keeping Izzy safe" Kyle said.

There was a brief silence on the call after Kyle said that, as Burak felt uncomfortable that things came to this. He had to accept reality that at the moment, he wasn't the best choice for Izzy, nor could he guarantee her safety.

"...Thanks..." was all Burak could muster to say.

Not long after his call with Kyle, he got the ransom call from Emma. He laughed in his head, as she was using a voice changing device to conceal her real voice. If he hadn't spoken to Kyle he wouldn't have known that she was one of the masterminds behind it.

"How do I know Izzy is safe and will be kept safe until the money arrives?" Burak asked, stalling for time.

"She will be kept safe, you have my word. So prepare the funds and then I will release her unharmed"

"Fine! Give me some time to prepare the large amount you are asking for.."

The call ended and Burak kicked the chair's leg infront of him out of frustration. He knew he could not deliver to give Emma the money and in his moment of need, he could only rely on Kyle saving Izzy.