The story was special. The legend was powerful.
There were moments or story lines I desperately wished for, and moments that at times seemed small but were so important to discover and delve into. This is a book of these moments that I wanted to ex...
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The car was filled with silence as Can and Sanem headed down the familiar streets to the Agency. It was still a strange feeling for Can knowing that Sanem would not be returning to the office but to the same building for someone else. He never got used to looking over at her desk and seeing someone else in it. She left when they were so broken where every ache in his chest he turned into anger and spite. So on those days that he missed her the most he would work outside, or he would work from the other side of his desk, facing away from his windows that looked out to the office cubicles.
Can looked over at Sanem wishing he didn't let his pride and anger take over his life. He wished he could take back all the hurtful things he had said to Sanem. He wished he could have been able to be happy for her. Can in this spiral of grief realized something; he never actually congratulated Sanem on her accomplishments. Sanem was on her way to her dream and he only berated her for how she got this opportunity. How many people did he know in his life that were given powerful jobs all because they were related to the owner. Here Sanem was given a job from her writing that Yigit read. Sure Can didn't trust Yigit, but that is separate from this achievement.
Can looked over at Sanem and saw she was once again lost in thought and he couldn't help but interrupt the silence.
"Sanem?"
"Hmm?" Sanem looked like she was woken from a trans.
"I didn't get a chance to say this before... mainly because I was a jerk... but congratulations on joining a publishing company." Can reached for Sanem's hand and gave it a squeeze, "I'm so proud of you."
Sanem returned the squeeze. Her lips parted ready to say something but instead her eyes glistened and her proud smile broadened, creating a glowing aura around her. She needed that congratulations. Especiallly from Can. He was the only person who believed in her... even when she didn't believe in herself.
After a few moments of being too emotional to speak, Sanem finally responded with her voice breaking, "I really needed to hear that."
Can smiled and brought her hand up for a kiss while he focused on the road.
"I'm sorry it took me so long for me to say it."
Sanem bit her lip trying to hold back the emotions she felt. Today will be a day of so many difficult conversations, and she needed that encouragement to get her through.
Can parked the car in the garage and turned off the engine.
Both he and Sanem just sat there, not ready to leave and go into the world they were able to leave behind for a couple of days.
" I know that you are making a lot of decisions today but I just want you to know I'm here to listen and to not judge- this is your life and I trust you."
Sanem wiped away a happy tear, "It's going to be hard to leave the bubble but if we are open and honest with each other, and support each other we will be fine even in the hard times."
"We will be more than fine," Can said encouragingly.
Sanem nodded gripping Can's hand tighter.
Can leaned in close and whispered, "So are we ready to go in?"
Sanem looked around the garage thinking about her plans for today. She needed to rip that Band-Aid off as the anticipation was terrifying.
"Yes," Sanem said with conviction, "I'm ready."
Can admired her confidence, "Great, let's go."
Sanem nodded and they both left the car and headed into the world that tried to destroy them. But this time they wouldn't let it.
Can and Sanem walked hand in hand through the sliding doors. Before Sanem walked down the stairs to her office, Can pulled Sanem aside.
"Sanem wait."
"What's wrong?"
"It's Yigit."
"What about Yigit?"
" if you ever feel uncomfortable around him- and I mean EVER. Please call or text me right away and I will come get you ok?"
"Ok, but I don't think anything will happen. I trust him."
"I know you do but I don't trust him. I only trust you and will respect your choices but I worry about your safety. I hope I am wrong about him... All I ask is that you be careful."
"I will. I promise."
Can nodded praying he would be wrong about his instincts.
Can tried to shake off his fear and drop it, moved Sanem's hair out of her face with an encouraging smile.
"Have a great day, Birtanem, I'll bring you home later."
"you too, Canim, " Sanem said with a loving stare. She had to hold herself back from kissing Can. Can noticed Sanem reached up on the tips of her toes to reach his face. The moment she closed the distance where her lips were equal to his she retreated. Can had a smug smile knowing she almost lost herself at the work place.
Can responded to the almost kiss with feigning shock, "Sanem Hanim, in the work place?"
Sanem's face felt flush as Can's smirk widened.
" I have no clue what you are talking about Can Bey."
Can gave a sarcastic yet playful nod, "Whatever you say."
"Anyway," Sanem tried to redirect the conversation, " What I was going to say is I can't come over tonight I need to talk with my parents."
Can chuckled, "Before when I said I would take you home? I actually meant dropping you off by your parents."
Sanem's blush deepened as she bit her lip, "Oh."
Can started to back away slowly with a grin he didn't think could ever leave his face, "But it's good to know where your head is at."
Can winked at Sanem and she laughed waving him off.
"I'll see you later tonight." Sanem said as she walked down the stairs ready but nervous for her meeting with Yigit.
