MEMORIES....SOME LAST A LIFETIME

Chapter Eleven

Her day was starting off great. Her spirits were high, she had decided to meet with Can. It felt  good.  The coffee shop was busier than usual, a lot of new customers coming by to deliver their congratulations for the upcoming book.  She took time on her first break to text Can, " Hi, how are you,  thought we would meet at Caffe Nero not far from the agency, about 12:00. Do you know the place? That is if  you still want to meet....Send.....

Can quickly answered,  " Yes, I know just where it is,  12:00 is great and I definitely still want to meet..see you then......Send

She smiled, "Good, I hope this is for the best." she thought.  At the end of her shift Maya confirmed the plans for the night. Selim would be a little late getting there, due to a prior invitations, but would be there before the fun got started. He said.  They agreed to meet at the club at 8:00pm. She hurried home from the coffee shop, took some time to put her feet up for a bit. She read for a while and then fixed her some dinner,  she knew she needed to eat before she went out as not to drink on an empty stomach.  Taking her time to get ready, she was out the door by 7:30 and on her way.  It was a beautiful evening, a little balmy, she loved it..

Maya was waiting for her at he door,  they made their way in and found their table.  Some of the crowd knew them and voiced their "hellos".   Sanem only drank wine so they both order a glass each and a glass of water.  Maya was busy telling everybody about Sanem's book, bringing a crowd over to congratulate her.  It was getting busy and loud..a typical Friday night.

Can was making his way home, all the while, thinking about the meeting with Sanem the next day....His phone rang, looking he could see it was Aicha, " Oh damn,I forgot about having drinks with them tonight." He answered,  " Hello Aicha,  whats up. "  She quickly said, " You didn't forget did you, drinks tonight. "  He scoffed to himself,  " No of course not. " I'm just going home to change, will meet you there. "  Looking at the time, he knew it would be at least an hour before he would get there.  He took a quick shower, dressed and headed back out the door.  Checking the address she had sent, he knew the general vicinity.  He arrived at 8:45, Aicha was waiting at the door. He parked and sprinted across the street, " Hi, where are the guys," Are they running late. "  Aicha smiled. " No, it's just us tonight. " You're ok with that , aren't you. "  She slid her arm around his arm as they walked into the club. It took him by surprise,  they had always been out together with the other guys in the climbing group, he wasn't sure if he felt comfortable.  He went along with the plan, thinking, I'll just have a drink and then excuse myself quickly, no big deal.. The place was a little busy but they found a table not far from the door.  The music was loud and really not the music he cared for but, he could endure anything for a little while.  They sat, trying to get accustom to the lighting, the waitress made her way over taking their drink orders..Aicha looked around, beaming, " This is a great place, vibrant.  She said.  " Do you like it? "  Can nodded with a smile, but thinking, " No not so much."   He fidgets with his phone, wishing he told someone to call him and rescue him from this situation..

Maya was making a big deal out of Sanem and her book, making Sanem a little uncomfortable.  Several people had crowded around their table to talk to Sanem, she thanked them all and a couple of the guys had sent her a drink. Maya was having a blast, she was always the life of the party. She loved it when they were at the center of attention,  finally the crowd dispersed and Sanem could breath.  She was embarrassed with all this attention, but didn't want to hurt Maya's feelings. They were just enjoying the music and Maya was telling her some elaborate story when she stopped in mid sentence, " Whoa, Whoa, Whoa,  Don't look now but there's a gorgeous guy shooting  fire at you. " She blurted..Sanem looked at her saying, " Where, where is he? " she started to look around. Maya slapped her on the arm saying, " Stop jerking around, he's to your right, the table against the wall."  She turned, it was like slow motion, she found his face, his eyes staring deep into her's.  It was like being in a tunnel, she couldn't see anything around him, just him. It had fell dead silent to her ears.  His eyes were like magnets to her, she was dizzy and felt clammy.  Then she noticed who was sitting at the table with him. Maya kept slapping her on the arm, " Sanem, Sanem," are you ok? "  What's wrong.  She jerked and looked at Maya, " I'm sorry I really have to go, I'm not feeling well.  Sorry."  She jumped up and started for the door, but Can caught her just before she reached it.  " Sanem, wait, wait don't go. Sanem stop." He grabbed her arm. "What are you doing, just stop."  She stopped and reeled around, "What Can, why should I stop, what could you possibly want from me."  She yelled.  He looked at her begging with his eyes,  " Just don't go, you always run away from me. " She looked past him at Aicha, she had stood and was walking towards Can, beckoning him back to the table.  Locking her eyes with Can's, she stated,  " You always give me a reason to runaway."    

She bolted out the door,  grabbing the taxi that was waiting outside the door.  Can was right behind her yelling,  " Sanem, wait I can explain, It's not what you think...

The ride to her apartment was short, she made her way inside before she broke down.....

"Well Sanem, you let your heart open for just a minute and look what happened"..She sobbed, as she threw herself on her bed. I knew it was to soon.  Stay with your plan,  think for yourself,  your life depends on you....

Memories, I guess that's all I'll have........but will that be enough