Desires

part one

Sanem was feeling strange.

Since the situation occurred, the days at the agency were strange. The way that Can had defended her, paying millions for Fabbri not to disturb her didn't go unnoticed by the other employees. She could hear people whispering and the wide eyes when Can asked her to bring his tea. Sanem wasn't a woman who cared about the gossip about her but that attention was starting to bother her.

After Can signed the check, Sanem could not think much. All she saw was Can in front of her saying that her perfume belonged only to him. All the rage of him, the fact that he gave all that money without even thinking, just so Fabbri didn't have her perfume. Messed with her in every way.. She couldn't get away from those eyes that looked at her so intensely. Sanem had understood. A shiver ran down her spine and the words stuck in her throat. She managed to nod in response wanting to apologize for the whole situation but he soon told her not to worry, that it was all under control.

The scene could make it clear that something was happening between them if it wasn't for a desperate Deren screaming that it was the end of the company and catching everyone's attention. Their bubble was broken when a very calm Can, went out to talk to Deren and explain the situation, saying that the Compass project would cover a good part of the money and that there was no reason to freak out.

A week had passed since that, Compass's campaign was going well. Sanem had worked hard on it and was going all right. Where did that anxiety come from? She tried to convince herself as she watched Can work. 

She spent the whole day at Can's side resolving the issues, planning and doing photoshoots. What was supposed to be a tiring week left Sanem electric. Each look and touch that they shared took a deep breath of her. She constantly caught him looking, holding his breath when she was close.

"I also find you very beautiful and there is nothing to be embarrassed about."

GOD

If he knew that those words did not only cause shame on her, he wouldn't say such a thing.

And now she was here, at Can's house,  celebrating with all the others the success of the Compass project. She was very proud, everyone had worked hard, it was time to celebrate. But she knew the night would be long.

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Can was feeling strange. 

All week was torture. The situation with Fabbri left him on the limits. In all senses. How dare he bother Sanem to sign that contract? Wanting her to give him her scent. 

THE SCENT THAT ONLY BELONGS TO HIM. The audacity.

Seeing Fabbri was taking advantage of the situation left Can blind with anger. And he would do the impossible to never see the face of that Italian again. And he did.

Without worrying about the money he signed the check. He would do anything for Sanem without a second thought, there were no limits when it came to her.

The whole situation left Can tense. He knew that Sanem was feeling it too. A look or a simple touch was like burning him inside. Working next to her was like walking in thin line about to fall at any moment. Each meeting was a different sigh, each photoshoot a patience test. He didn't understand why the models needed of so much attention from her. 

"Who do you find handsome then?"

"you"

And that was it.

She had the ability to make him forget everything with a simple word.

Seeing her rosy cheeks of shame when he told her that she is beautiful left his heart full, he wanted to show how she was in his eyes, how beautiful she was until there was no doubt.

But he couldn't say anything now. Not with her in a black dress with a neckline that made Can crazy. Her red lips moving while she talks with Cey Cey. It was just too much.

He couldn't control himself any more.

"Are you ok Can bey?" Güliz asked

"Uh, what? Evet, evet.. i'm .." he replied without really paying attention.

"Okay, then we're leaving. The party and the result of the campaign was great . Congratulations Can bey. "

Can, who was paying attention now said "We all work hard, get some rest now. Good night Güliz"

He looked again and Sanem had disappeared. He tried to find her in the middle of the people leaving but failed. Did she leave without saying goodbye? 

After many handshakes and congratulations, Can was alone. Walking back into the house and cleaning the little bit of the mess,  he bumped into someone who almost fell if he had not taken the time. "What..."

"ooof, Can? I'm sorry..  I didn't saw you..." Sanem said with wide eyes.

"Sanem? What you doing here? I thought you had gone with the others" And not said goodbye to me. Can added mentally.

"Uh, I ... I don't ..." Sanem coughed, realizing how close they were. "I mean... I messed my dress with food and then I went to clean ... but I'm going now, don't worry.."

"No!" He said too quickly scaring both. "I mean... you can stay if you want... no problem." And realizing the situation, he reluctantly let out Sanem. "I was just cleaning up the mess".

Sanem who pretended to fix her dress quickly volunteered to help clean along with him. Soon she realized it was a mistake. 

Working together where there were more people to distract was one thing but being together, inside a house, alone ....

oh god ... she didn't know if she would survive that accumulated tension.

"Sanem? Are you listening?" Can, who had just kept the last glass, noticed that she was looking directly at him.
"Uh?" Ashamed to be caught, Sanem pretended to look at her nails said, "What did you say?"

"I said that you can stay if you want, the rain does not seem to go away ..."  He said pointing to the window.

"RAIN?"

Sanem was so distracted that she hadn't noticed a storm coming from outside, she hadn't choice but to stay.

She didn't want to leave anyway.

The whole scene was like a deja vu to Can, who gave a nervous laugh "Well, you've slept here, you know the rules, if you need anything, just call me". And he gave one of his shirts to her. " Good Night, Sanem."

Sanem let out a frustrated sigh. "Good Night Can." What's wrong with her?

It was after 2 am and she couldn't sleep. She had already turned around, counted sheep, sang a song and nothing. It was as if the bed had thorns. She couldn't help thinking, that she was in that same room a while ago, with Can hugging her, with his breath on her face, hot....

STOP SANEM

Ugh. Why this feeling won't go away?

With another sigh she decided to act. Would he let her sleep with him without her having a nightmare?

"Okay Sanem, just ask, there's no problem. You're just friends..." Sanem laughed.

FRIENDS

Walking as quietly as possible, she went through her door and tiptoed toward his room. What if he's asleep?

She didn't know where all this courage came from, but she would take advantage of it.. Did he feel that way too? a restlessness bubbling in his stomach?

Sanem didn't take long to find out, because even before she knocked the door, a very determined Can was looking at her.