LOOSING HOPE

DENIZ GETS INTO A FIGHT

Three months later

It was 3 months later, and Sanem was popping out from her pregnancy. The morning sickness had stopped, but the tiredness has set in. She was exhausted. She was still going to the agency, but usually leaving before the day was over. She would come home and nap. The kids were in school now. The bus drops them off in front of the house. Sanem would stand on the porch and wait for her babies. So, here she was standing on the porch 3 months pregnant, waiting for her babies to get off the school bus. Finally, the bus pulled up and Deniz, Ates and Yildiz happily got off the bus. Sanem greeted each one with a hug and kiss. They all entered the house.

It wasn't but a short time later that Can pulled up. He entered the house and found Sanem in the kitchen starting dinner. He embraced her from behind, with both of his hands on her baby bump. Can asked how she was feeling today. Sanem smiled and said tired as usual. He kissed her cheek and told her he would give her a massage later. Sanem told him that sounded heavenly. She asked Can if he would see if the kids had homework while she finishes up dinner. Can told her absolutely. The only one who had homework was Deniz and she was already working on it when Can walked in her room. He asked his daughter how her day was today. Deniz said it was ok. Can knew there was something wrong, so he asked her if something happened. Deniz said no, nothing happened. She told her dad she was having a hard time making friends. Her friends from last year didn't seem to want to be friends with her this year. Can wanted to know if she asked them why. Deniz told him no, she just doesn't talk to them. Can told her sometimes things like this happen. He told her it takes time to make new friends. He told her to just be herself. Deniz smiled and said OK.

Can went out and told Sanem that Deniz was the only one with homework and she was working on it. Sanem said OK. She told Can dinner was almost done. Can kissed her and told her it smelled great. Can set the table and then called the kids for dinner. They all sat down and ate. Sanem asked them how school was today. Everyone said fine. Ates told them his friend ate a bug while they were on the playground. Sanem asked if it was Kamen. Ates said no, but him and Kamen watched him do it. Sanem said that was gross. Of course, Can said that was awesome. Sanem told him not to give Ates any ideas. Can said what? Every boy eats a bug at one time or another. Sanem told her husband he was gross. The girls just giggled. After dinner, the kids started to get their baths while Can helped Sanem clean up the kitchen. Once the kids were dressed for bed, Can and Sanem tucked them in for the night. Once they exited the bedrooms, Sanem headed to the living area, but Can stopped her. He told her massage time. Sanem smiled and said OK. They went into the bedroom. Sanem stripped off and climbed onto the bed. She laid on her stomach for as long as she could. It was hard for her, since she was pregnant. Can sat down beside her and started massaging her back. Sanem moaned because it felt so good. He worked his way down her legs. He squeezed and rubbed, paying close attention to her feet. When that was done, he started massaging her neck. He moved her hair out of the way and started kissing her neck. He inhaled her scent. Sanem was moaning again. Can flipped her over on her back. He then kissed her deeply. Sanem wrapped her arms around his neck and held on. When he lifted his head, she asked him how her massage ended up into a make out session. Can smiled his crooked smile and told her he couldn't help it that his wife was sexy as hell. He then kissed her again. Soon, he was naked and making love to his wife.

The next morning, Can and Sanem waited until the bus picked the kids up and then they headed to the agency. It was a pretty hectic day at the office. Sanem ran into Defne and asked how things were with her and Metin. Defne smiled and said things were going great between them. She said Kamen really liked Metin. Sanem told her she was so glad things were going well. She asked how Kamen liked school. Defne said he seemed to like it. Kamen was glad he gets to see Ates every day. Sanem told her Ates was also glad to see Kamen. Sanem said she would talk to her later and headed back to her office. Can was going through emails when she returned. She came up behind him and wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek. Can asked her what was that for. Sanem smiled and told him because she loved him. Can told her he loved her very much. Sanem sat down beside him and helped him go through his emails.

They had a meeting in a few minutes with a possible new client. Sanem asked what the product was. Can said a travel agency. Sanem said that sounded interesting. Can thought so too. Sanem, Can, Leyla, Emre and Deren headed into the meeting. The company's owner, Mr. Ferit had arrived with his son, Hakan. After everyone shook hands, they got down to business. Can kept seeing Hakan staring at Sanem. Can reached over and grabbed Sanem's hand and held it. He made sure Hakan saw this. Hakan just smiled at Can. After the meeting, Can told Mr. Ferit it would be a pleasure to work with his company. Can told him they would work on a presentation and get back with him. Mr. Ferit told Can thank you and turned to leave. Hakan shook Can's hand and then shook Sanem's hand but held on a little longer then needed. He told her it was a pleasure to have met her. Can was chomping at the bit. He asked Sanem didn't Hakan see him holding her hand. Didn't he see that she was pregnant with HIS baby? Sanem laughed and told him he was cute when he was jealous. Can said he was not jealous. He just didn't like it when other men looked at her.

Can ordered lunch for him and Sanem. Sanem went get some tea for them. When she returned, she gave Can his tea and then his cell phone rang. It was Deniz's school. They needed to pick her up because she had gotten in a fight with another girl. Can said they would be there shortly. He left money with Emre to pay for their food. He told Emre that him and Leyla could eat it, they had to go pick Deniz up from school. Emre said OK and he hoped everything was alright with Deniz. When they arrived at school, Deniz was in the principal's office. Her eye was already beginning to bruise. Sanem asked her what happened. She finally admitted that she was being bullied since school started by a girl, she was friends with last year. The girl followed her into the restroom and attacked her. Sanem looked at the principal and asked if that was what happened? The principal said he did not know. The girls had conflicting stories. The other girl said Deniz started it and Deniz said the other girl started it. Sanem asked the principal how the other girl looked. The principal admitted the other girl did not have a mark on her. But he had to follow policy and suspend both girls. Sanem said excuse me. Can knew his wife was about to explode, so he stayed quiet. Sanem said her daughter had a black eye....the other girl had no marks on her....and he wanted to suspend her daughter? Sanem told him he better think again.

The principal said it was policy. Sanem told him to screw his policies. If her daughter got suspended, then her attorney would be paying the board a nice visit. She mentioned Metin's name and the principal immediately turned white. Sanem told him to go ahead and suspend her, with a smile. The principal admitted he may have acted hastily. He told Sanem they would not suspend Deniz since the other girl did not have a mark on her. Sanem told the principal that her daughter was not be anywhere near this other girl. No classes....no lunchtime....no restroom breaks....no nothing. The principal said he understood. Can and Sanem took Deniz home. Can was trying hard not to laugh all the way home. He knew better then to piss his wife off, but he guessed the principal didn't...until now.