No lies

Truth - episode 7

Episode 7 Can invites the creative team and Sanem to discuss the chicken campaign, Sanem feels pressured to talk about her feelings and seats by the pool away from the others during a break.

No connection between one shots.

Sanem sat on the side wall, her feet hanging above the pool. Can was looking at her from the lounge they had put together to work outside. She was so beautiful, she also looked so fragile and small, yet he knew all the extraordinary things she was capable of. Everyone walked away for a drink, a smoke or a quick phone call; he went straight for her and sat on the wall a meter from her. She looked up, almost frightened.

C: ''don't worry, I'll keep my distance...''

S: ''why are you saying this?'' she asked, totally lost for words. She was exhausted from the sleepless night before and her confusion at the strong feelings she was experiencing for the first time.

C: ''you tell me... why are you avoiding me?''

She rolled her eyes and let out a sigh, ''I am not avoiding you, I am here aren't I?''

C: ''you look like you'd rather break a leg than be here though?'' he smiled to make sure she knew he was joking.

She shifted uncomfortably on herself, ''no no I'm fine.''

C: ''do you want some tea or water? Something to eat?''

She looked up, a slight smile on her face, ''no thank you, I just had a tea.''

Since she was looking at him, he immediately kept eye contact and asked: ''Sanem... when you came the other day after the camp, what did you want to say? Please tell me...''

Sanem had changed her mind about admitting to her feelings since she had realized he was ready to leave Istanbul when he lost his licence. He clearly had no interest in her; and everyone had been quite clear in showing her she was a nobody compared to him. Why was he torturing her so much now, forcing her into revealing something she wanted to forget?

She was getting mad, at herself for her feelings, at himself for his insistence, and the others for being here... her eyes went black and she remained silent still looking at him. His eyes were begging her, there was no more sarcasm in his expression, but patience and... tenderness she guessed...

She moved closer to him, looking at her feet; his heart started beating faster, he figured she had finally decided to talk again... he saw her look at their colleagues. She settled next to him and whispered: ''not with them around...''

C: ''stay here'' he told her.

Can jumped on his feet, ''my friends, it is getting late, let's regroup tomorrow. He helped them pack up and walked them toward the front door.''

''Sanem! Are you coming or what?'' Deren, as usual, was shouting at her employee.

C: ''Deren, why don't you calm down please?'' she blushed at the order her boss gave her, ''I'll drive Sanem home, that's the least I can do after she helped me with my licence.'' Deren was visibly upset and jealous but walked out.

Can walked back outside and noticed Sanem wasn't seating by the pool any more, he half panicked, looking around for her. She was picking up her bag next to the cushions.

He slowly approached her, she could feel his presence behind her and was overwhelmed, what was she doing? Tears formed in her eyes. He gently caught her arm, ''Sanem...'' she turned around and he noticed her watery eyes. He lifted a hand to frame her face and caressed her cheek with his thumb, ''Sanem, talk to me, please don't be afraid.'' He spoke softly, trying to reassure her like a little kitten.