Azize (Unfinished)

Seni Seviyorum, Kartal.

Kartal had found an apartment deep in Istanbul with the help of Yaman. The idea of leaving Istanbul did cross his mind; however, it felt impossible for any of them to leave their roots altogether. He tells Yaman to prepare the apartment for them & is filled with excitement. Azize enters the living room and stands in front of Kartal. Kartal is standing in the middle of the room with a big smile on his face.

Azize: "What is it? I've never seen you like this."

Kartal: "You are not going to believe this, but I found an apartment for us."

Azize: "Really?! You did?"

Azize is ecstatic hearing this news. Kartal takes her hands and places them on his face. He kisses the palm of her hand & looks deeply into Azize's dark brown eyes.

Kartal: "I did. I did it for us."

Azize feels warm on the inside; the word "us" held heavier meaning that it never did before. It defined their relationship that she so desperately wanted to divulge into her feelings. Kartal is her other half; her person. The one that completes the space that was left empty for so many years. There were times she wanted to profess her love and affirm those emotions towards him. But she avoided it in fear. The fear that Kartal may not love her back caused her to keep a distance. Asya was still able to keep them apart whether she was present or not. There was no confirmed separation between Kartal & Asya, which begs the question as to whether Asya still believes Kartal is still involved with her. The answer to that is likely yes. However, surely Asya knows about his affairs with Azize, and is not a fan of it.
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Azize: "Kartal, I want to talk about something."

Kartal: "Go ahead, I'm listening."

Azize: "What happened outside of the mansion... why did you want me to shoot you?"

Kartal: "I gave you the opportunity to take your revenge, and you didn't."

Azize: "Is that all? ...

Kartal: "I don't know. Is it?"

Azize is uncertain about revealing this truth, as she is afraid of Kartal's reaction. Kartal has a smirk on his face as he's acting playfully.

Azize: "I'm not talking about the shooting attempt... I am talking about the moment we had."

Kartal: "Really?"

Azize takes a slight pause. She desperately wants to express her feelings for Kartal.

Azize: "....I love you, Kartal Alpan."

Kartal's eyes widen, as he is pleasantly surprised with what Azize just confessed. He had these feelings for her that he kept within himself, and could not put it into words. One's love for another can run so deep, that words cannot express the emotions & thoughts about a person.
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Kartal: "Azize.. I love you too."

Azize is relieved to know that her feelings were reciprocated. The love was mutual, & not one-sided as Kartal's relationship with Asya.

Kartal smiles & holds onto Azize's chin, pulling her close to kiss her. Azize wraps her arms around his neck, while blushing after receiving confirmation from him. A minute after, Yigit calls out for Azize; which resulted in Azize breaking the kiss to check up on him. Kartal rests his head against her forehead, sighing at the intimate moment that was interrupted between them. Kartal eventually steps back & allows her to depart from him. As she briskly walks away, he is mind blown over the fact that Azize feels the same way. The only thing is in order for them to be together, he must end all contact with Asya & his family to be with her. Along with that, gain the approval of Yigit, which will surely be difficult.
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Azize approaches Yigit's room:

Azize: "Yigit, my darling are you okay?"

Yigit: "I am, I think I have a headache... I've been having nightmares from before.."

Azize touches his forehead to check for a fever. Yigit sighs & lets her know that he isn't ill, but having a slight menacing headache.

Yigit: "Sister I'm not sick, just having bad dreams."

Azize: "Darling, it is still important to me. You were in a coma for so long; therefore anything you see or think about, you tell me. Ok?"

Yigit nods his head in agreement.

Yigit: "Sister.... are we stuck here?"

Azize: "No dear brother, I actually have to tell you something... Kartal found an apartment for us."

Yigit is not pleased hearing this. He has no regard for any of the Alpan's. Nor any deeds that originate from them.

Yigit: "Sister I am glad really, but I just don't trust him."

Azize is torn on the inside. She can't force Yigit to accept her lover; especially because of his involvement in the past. In order for the three of them to live together peacefully, some compromise needs to be made. However, this will be difficult to accomplish. This places a mental barrier for Azize, limiting her ability to be vulnerable with her brother.

Azize: "I understand, really. But darling, we need to start over. We can't keep living in the past. You have finally awaken, and all we have is each other now. Please understand."

Azize's eyes begin to water as she realizes the true meaning behind those words. Knowing now that no other family members were around them, did not put such weight until now.

Yigit notices his sister getting emotional & begins to understand the reasoning behind it all.

Yigit: "Ok sister, do not worry. I will try and deal with it."

Azize: "Thank you, darling."

Azize kisses Yigit on the forehead & tells him to rest. Yigit closes his eyes beginning to fall asleep, while Azize quietly exits & closes the door. She approaches the living room once again, finding Kartal on the couch. She takes a seat right next to him, limiting the amount of physical space.

Kartal is awaiting for Azize's next sentence.

Azize: "I told Yigit, and he seemed to have taken the news well. However, I would give him some time to get use to 'us'.... I am not ready to tell him yet."

Kartal: "I understand, especially after everything you both have been through... take the time you need. But, my darling, I want you to tell him eventually. Because, one day I want to call you my wife, & I want to have a brother in law."

Azize smiles widely at the way Kartal discusses their future. Her love for him became stronger knowing that he desires a brotherly relationship with Yigit.
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Azize: "Ok my love, it shall be."

Kartal grins & kisses Azize's forehead. Azize rests her head on his shoulder, as it is a place that provides such comfort. The two of them lay on the couch, falling asleep in each other's arms.

—end of chapter—