Goal of my life | Kenan Yildiz

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A week later

I got out of his black Ferrari in front of my house, then leaned over slightly, smiled genuinely, and whispered, "Thank you."

He smiled back with warmth and sincerity, and it gave me hope that there were people around me I could truly count on. Then he started the engine and drove off, and I went inside. Inside I was greeted by Roscoe, who bounced around me tirelessly, and when I picked him up he wouldn't stop licking my face.I started laughing because he tickled me, and that motivated him even more.

After taking off and putting away my heels, I sat down on the couch and leaned my head back, closing my eyes. I started to think about my next step. My dinner with Charles, besides being friendly, was also quite business oriented. His connections in Monaco would help me get away from Engin without losing important business partners. He responded to my request the very moment I called him to see him. I could see he still loved me and that was one of the main drivers of seeing me. In the time we were together, however, I became convinced that he was a kind and sincere man who would always help his loved ones.

I grabbed my laptop from the small table next to the couch and started emailing Engin and his team inviting them to meet me for lunch the very next day. I know it's not the right thing to do, but this situation was stressing me out so much that I wanted to face him and be done with it as soon as possible. As soon as I sent the email I closed the laptop and sighed heavily. I couldn't wait for tomorrow to be over, and it hadn't even started yet. I could feel my stomach had clenched with worry. Right now, the most important thing was to focus on the end goal of being more independent in the business and having no obstacles to being with Kenan.

In the morning I heard my alarm and opened my eyes. The truth is, I was awake. I hadn't been able to sleep most of the night out of worry. I really didn't know how Engin was going to react and different scenarios kept changing in my head throughout the night. Enough is enough, this had to end. I got out of bed and with a brisk stride headed to the bathroom to get ready. I paired a brown knit tank with a brown leather skirt and knee-high boots. I let my hair fall free. I looked at myself a few times in the mirror and nodded to myself, as if I was trying to encourage myself. Roscoe also approved of my outfit and kept wagging his tail happily. I kissed him, leaving a trail of my lipstick. I grabbed my bag and walked out. I headed to the gallery where I needed to get some things done.

I shook hands with everyone, smiled at them and everyone went on their way. I went to the parking lot to get my car. I was surprised at how smoothly and calmly the conversation with Engin and his team went. He took it all surprisingly well, I wasn't expecting him to. I was so happy, I wanted to squeal with joy.

I got into my car and just before I turned the key there was a knock on my window. I was slightly startled, but I saw it was Engin. What did he want? I opened the window and waited for him to say whatever he had to say. I couldn't wait to get out of here.
-I know why you did it. - He said calmly.
-'I know you know. You were the one who wouldn't back down and I had to do this.
-'I won't stand in your way again. But remember one thing - one day you'll need me.
I decided not to answer him and just said 'Bye', then closed the window and drove home.

I was lying on my bed staring at my phone - looking at Kenan's number. Why couldn't I dial it so easily? I just stood there and watched. Maybe I was afraid he'd push me away again. Our last conversation hadn't been all that pleasant. What if he really didn't feel anything for me anymore and had moved on. I hadn't been right to seek him out, but I thought he was bound to know what he was getting himself into. Sighing, I dialed his number and closed my eyes, listening to the beep.
-"Belle? - He answered.
-Kenan. - I barely blurted out. I didn't know where to start. I couldn't believe he answered me.
-'Is everything all right? - He asked me worried. Maybe he sensed the tension in my voice. It made me shed a few tears.
-Yes, yes, everything is great. How are you?
-I'm fine. I'm driving home, I finished training.
-I want to talk, Kenan. Can you come?
-Belle, I don't know if that's a good idea. - He sighed.
-'Really, we'll just talk. It's important to me. - I assured him and bit my lip.
-'Okay, I'll be with you in 15 minutes. - He said and hung up the phone.
I bit my lips. I couldn't believe I was going to see him. I didn't know where to start, what to say to him. 

My doorbell rang. I got up from the couch, looked in the mirror to see if I looked okay. I fixed my hair and answered the door. Standing in front of me was Kenan, the most handsome man I'd ever seen. He was wearing a gray sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. His hair was shaggier, maybe because he'd showered after practice. The two of us stood and stared at each other for a while. After a bit I stepped back to let him in. Once inside, I closed the door. At that moment, Roscoe immediately ran over to greet him. He seemed to immediately like him and started playing with him. They were both very cute.

-Do you want something to drink? - I asked timidly.
-Just water. Thank you. - He smiled at me.
The situation was very strange. We acted like two strangers. It made me a little tense, but I tried not to show it
.-How is Aylin? - I asked as I handed him the water. I couldn't contain myself.He seemed to avoid my gaze and looked away to the window. -Don't tell me I came here to talk about her.
-Sorry, I was just trying to be polite. - I assured him and sat down in the chair next to him.-Kenan. I ended my business relationship with your father today.
-What? How? - I saw his pupils enlarge.
-Long story, but we no longer have any business relationship and I'm free to make the choices in my life.

Kenan was silent for a few seconds, perhaps forming his answer in his head.-'So what? Now you expect you and I to be together again? - He raised his eyebrows.
-Kenan...
-Yes, I know, I'm guilty of letting it get to this point. But that was a long time ago. There was something between us then...' He paused
-'There's nothing between us now? - I said quietly, barely holding back my tears. I put my hand on his.
-'Look, the situation is different now. I have a relationship. I can't dump Aylin just because you're single right now. It wouldn't be fair to her.
-Kenan, about Aylin...
-I don't want to listen. Please don't interfere in our relationship. - He said and got up from the chair, heading for the outer door.
-''Are you just going to leave? - I asked him.
-'I can't stay here any longer, Belle. You know I can't.
-Why? - I said, approaching him.
-'Because I'm going to do something I'll regret. I did it once.

I stood behind him, put my hand on his bicep. I didn't want him to leave, didn't want to be alone again.
-'Kenan...' I whispered and felt a few tears roll down my cheek and my voice break slightly.
He turned to me and cupped my face with his hands. He wiped away my tears with his thumbs.
-''Baby, please don't cry.
That made me cry even harder. That was the moment he hugged me tightly and I snuggled into him. I finally felt that warmth I had been longing for for so long. We stood like that for a few minutes. Then he picked me up in his arms and carried me upstairs to my bedroom, laying me on the bed.
-'Please stay. - I said.
-'I'm not going anywhere. - ' He assured me and lay down next to me, letting me snuggle into him again.
I felt him kiss my forehead. I began to calm down, thanks to the warmth of his body. The sleepless nights had their say and I began to drift off to sleep.

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