I Never Thought I Needed You

Chapter 9 (Can)

As I stared at the glass of whiskey in my hand someone slid into the seat beside me, I turned expecting to see Metin or Akif. "Where were you-oh"but it was a pretty blonde with brown eyes. Brown eyes that reminded me of Sanem. 

"Can I get a picture?" she asked, holding out her phone. I didn't want to come across as impolite to a fan but I wanted to enjoy some quiet time. It's a good thing that the bar is pretty empty because I can't deal with fans right now. Before I could say no thanks, she quickly kisses my cheek and snaps a picture of us. 

Caught off guard, I begin to protest "hey—" 

"No pictures right now, please." Metin my life-long friend, interjected gently pulling the blonde away from me. He was spewing a bunch of legal terms at her. I already know that there isn't much that can be done because it's a free space, that picture is going to be all over the internet later today. Seeing the commotion the restaurant owner moves us to a more secluded section at the back of the bar.

Akif now joins us sitting down beside me "I leave you alone for one second..." Akif is protective and I can't help but chuckle because he is short and peaceful. We start the night drinking and talking about sports and catching up on life. 

"Something is off with you..." Akif points out as he drinks his beer. 

"You looked like you haven't had pussy... what's going on?" Metin jokes. I set my glass down the table and ran my a hand over my jaw.

"Who is she?" Akif asked, always the intuitive friend. 

"She... she is beautiful, smart, and has completely captivated my senses."

"Yeah she is" Metin wiggles his eyebrows. 

"So, what's the issue?" Akif asked seriously, a stark contrast to Metin's playful demeanor. I proceeded to recount how I met Sanem, the progression of our relationship, our intoxicated night together that ended with us having sex, her avoiding me for a month, and how we have now become friends. I haven't told them about the baby yet. 

"So you guys fucked and now she just wants to keep it cool because of who you are. Sounds like you finally met a woman who won't fall for your charm, Can Divit. I like her already." Metin says as he slaps my shoulder. 

"You really like her Can?" Akif says as he analyzes me. 

"I do," I admitted. As I got to know Sanem better, my desire for her grew stronger. She was unique, unlike anyone I had ever met before. She managed to affect me in a way that was completely unfamiliar. Taking a deep breath, and with Sanem's approval, we decided to only share the news with our most trusted confidants who were not our parents. "We are having a baby. Sanem is pregnant."

I waited for my friends to call me an idiot but they both went quiet and after a moment of silence, Metin talks "how?"

Irritated, I retorted, "Do I need to give you 'the talk'?" 

Akif simply responded with a surprised "wow." Continuing, I explained, "It was unexpected, she fell ill and fainted so I took her to the hospital. That's when we both found out. Once I heard the heartbeat I felt calm, I can't quite explain it... I feel a strong connection to Sanem and I want to keep this baby." 

Metin, playing the devil's advocate, "are you certain it's yours? As your friend and lawyer, I have to ask. I've witnessed women deceive men in similar situations. You are famous." 

"No doubts. It's mine" I snap at Metin. 

"So you're both keeping it." Akif still shocked replied. 

"Yeah. I'm about to be a father." 

"What about your career? I hate to bring this up, but weren't you the guy who in an interview said that you didn't see yourself having kids anytime soon and that settling down wasn't part of your plans?" Metin continued.