Azize (Unfinished)

Ruler of the Underworld

Kartal & Azize may have escaped Balkan's grasp, but the nightmare was far from over. Living their new lives together as a couple is their dream that has yet to become their reality; that is because of the preexisting stressors. As they remain in their safe house, Kuzey has not returned to the Alpan mansion, and likely never will. The Alpan name was only that, it did not signify a unity. By this point it was merely one that represented dysfunction.

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The sun begins to rise again, and Azize is still asleep on the couch. Kartal woke up very early however, already drinking his second cup of coffee. As he fills his glass with more black coffee, he sets the pot down & looks at the image in front of him. One he feels so lucky to view. He leaves the kitchen, sets his cup on the table and kneels down next to Azize. Seeing her like this was peaceful to him, feeling that waking her up would be ruining that peace.

Azize finally opens her eyes, & the first thing she sees is Kartal. She gives a slight smile.

Azize: "Good morning"

Kartal: "Good morning beautiful"

Kartal kisses Azize on the forehead.

Kartal: "How did you sleep, dear?"

Azize: "Fine, and you?"

Kartal: "Ok... I woke up really early. I keep thinking about Balkan and Kuzey... I don't know what to do."

Azize sits up and places her hands on Kartal's face to comfort him.

Azize: "We will figure it out, together. Ok?"

Kartal nods in response.

Kartal: "Balkan won't stop. I know my brother, I know what he wants. He is short tempered."

Azize: "I know, but we will make a plan to stop him. Whatever it takes."

Kartal takes Azize's hands and kisses them.

Kartal: "What could I ever do without you?... Let's go and have breakfast."

Azize: "Ok I'm coming."

Kartal gets up and returns to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Azize comes from behind and wraps her arms around Kartal.

Kartal: "Canim how can I make breakfast when you're doing that?"

Azize: "Sorry but I can't help it, I just love you. I always want to be next to you."

Kartal turns around and fully embraces her.

Kartal whispers,

"I am with you, always."

Azize smiles to herself, and gives Kartal a kiss on the cheek.

She lets go and reaches for a pot to prepare some coffee.

Azize: "I'll make some coffee for us."

Kartal: "Ok perfect, I'll have mine dark with some sugar."

Azize: "Alright, it will be ready. Let's sit outside."

Kartal: "Lets do it."

Kartal and Azize living in complete serenity within themselves, enjoying the perception of their life together as long as possible. They may have to face Balkan, but one way or another, they will always be together.

—end of chapter—