Can still had another week before he could make his plans to go home. There was turning in the finished work to the publishers office, then there would be a dinner party and a showing. This was the protocol, he couldn't say he particularly fond of that part of the business, but that's just the way it was. The humanitarian group had really done a lot of good work in the villages they visited. And Can captured it all for the world to see. He hoped Sanem would call or text him before she left again to go to Switzerland. His memory was well improved, which left his heart begging to see her, but he knew she would need time. Remembering about his fathers sickness had been hard, possibly even harder than the first time.. IT would be so good to be home and be able to talk to Emre and Leila about what had been going on with his memory. He had missed his brother, which had never been the case before, this was a whole new characteristic for him and he had to admit, he kinda liked it. Finding her bandana was definitely the turning point for him. The party was dull and boring, with his mind dwelling on the past, but it was raising awareness and that's what they wanted. The thought of Sanem and his return home was all that had gotten him through this final segment of his journey.
After the day of touring the city of Paris, she was past exhausted, and ready to call it a day. She wanted to order room service, curl up in her PJ's and read. She had morning flight, but it wasn't to early. She would be back in her little apartment, in her nice little neighborhood by nightfall. The food and the curling up part, she did, but reading, that didn't happen. She was out by 7:30. With her good nights sleep, she was up, packed and ready to go an hour early. She so wanted to get home, she just felt out of sorts being away from home that long. Not wanting to admit it, even to herself, it made her feel closer to Can when she was home..
Her flight was calm, she was able to read and take a nap. They landed and she took a taxi home. Maya had opened up her apartment for her, stocking her fridge with some staples and making sure she had her tea...What would She do without her friend. She texted her thanking her and telling her she would call her tomorrow. She unpacked, thinking how she would be doing this again in a few days, was she ready for that..she was steadily beginning to realize, that she wasn't the jet setting type. She called her sister informing her she was home, if even for a little while. Then her mom, promising her she would come to visit in a day or two. The coziness of her home recharged her, lifted her spirits, it allowed her to be her. The woman doing all the interviews and posing for all the pictures, that wasn't really her. An imposter had invaded her body, and faked their way through all of that.
The time home was so short. She was to fly out again in two days. She had visited her parents the day before, so this morning she was going to the agency. She knew that Can wasn't there, so she could take the time to see her old friends. Leila and Emre wanted to know every detail of her trip, especially Leila, it had always been her dream to go to France. Emre told Sanem that Can had been getting some of his memory back and was desperate to see her. She told him she would be texting him when she left for Switzerland. They were excited to learn all about the trip to Geneva. She gave them a quick rundown of her itinerary, saying she would be there about two weeks. Emre was excited to know when she planned on getting together with Can to talk. Sanem was vague, she didn't want to expect to much to soon. She said, " We really don't know what state he's in right now, so we really shouldn't push him." Emre disagreed, " He is so excited, I think he remembers a lot more than what he's letting on." Sanem tried to defuse the subject, saying she would get in touch with him before she left, and they would go from there. She had a long visit with her friends and she went to eat with Leila, Emre and CeyCey, before saying her goodbyes.
Can maneuvered the around the room, Stopping on occasion to explain a certain photo or take a picture. This stuff could really get old, he thought. He could be anywhere else in the world and it would be better than here, but preferably Istanbul. He was getting nervous that she hadn't text or called. " She better not blow me off." He thought, " Or I will have to take drastic measures." He wouldn't be home for another 3 or 4 days. And from what he understood she would be leaving tomorrow. They had to make a plan to see each other.
Sanem took her bags down to the taxi, locking the door to her apartment, she knew she couldn't put off texting Can any longer......" Can I'm heading to the airport. Text me when you get home and maybe we can set a time to talk.....Send
The ping of his phone startled him, as he sat on the balcony of his hotel room. ...It's Sanem"......Finally,...Ok, she still wants to talk, that's good....
He replies: "I will definitely do that. I really need to talk to you..Have a safe trip, and good luck...
Sanem smiles at his reply, and sends " Thanks, and I'm going to need it.......Send
Sanem texts again....."Oh Can, how's your memory.........Send
Can answers....."We'll talk about that when we meet, ok.......Send
Geneva, was again a beautiful city, the hotel was spectacular and the VIP treatment was unsurpassed. All the events that where planned had been beautiful the response to her books had taken her by surprise. This would have been a perfect experience,.....if only...
Can rushed home from the airport, anxious to see Emre and Leila. They sat and listened to Can tell his incredible story about finding her bandana, and the effect that It had on him. All the memories started invading my mind, he explained. " It was almost like a sci-fi movie, it was mind blowing. The happiness flowed out of him, and the three laughed and rejoiced together. Emre quickly asked, " When do you plan to see Sanem?" Why don't you go to Switzerland." That would be great." Can said, " I don't know where she's staying or anything" Or believe me I would....Leila screamed, " Can we have all her information, " You just book a flight and we'll get everything down for you. " Can quickly booked a flight out for early the next morning, he would be there in time for the closing party.....
He was taking a big risk, but their love was worth it.......
Leila book him a room, while he unpacked and repacked, He grabbed his tux and a few casual clothes. He took a nap, but was to excited to sleep, was up and to the airport by 7 am.
He arrived at his hotel with 3 hours to spare before the party. He tried to relax, but was again, to excited. He showered, groomed his beard, it had grown a bit shaggy while he was gone, and headed to the gala room of her hotel. The hotel was only two blocks but he took a taxi. When he arrived....people were still filing in, it looked like a huge event. His feelings for her beamed like a light, so bright he was sure he would blind everyone. He stood in the back my the door, waiting for her to take the stage. "THERE SHE WAS, " So poised and in command. Beautiful...
She took the stage to say a few words, she fumbled through the papers on the podium. She smiled, looking around, she said, " Well it seems I've misplaced my speech, " Forgive me while I try to remember what I was going to say" Everyone laughed and applauded. She delivered a flawless and heartfelt speech and everyone was captivated by her... She walked into the crowd to shake some hands and except their well wishes.
As she mingled through the crowd a familiar feeling came over her,......She knew he was there, she felt him, his eyes, spreading a warmth over her. But how, she wondered, how did he find her, as the field of butterflies fluttered through her body. She trembled as the unforgettable aroma of his scent wrap around her. She turned, slowly, almost afraid it was going to be a dream. But it wasn't, HE was there. His dark eyes glistened, so full of love, they blinded her, she waved her hand in front of her face, as if to swipe him away, but he was still there, smiling at her. He took her hand, and whispered, " Sanem, you were magnificent. " She smiled. She quickly introduced him to the group around her. Can proceeded to tell them, " He had once witnessed a beautiful and talented young woman give an exceptional speech such as the one he had just heard. And, it also, was from the heart. She smiled knowing he was remembering the Compass Sports speech. One of the gentlemen ask if he had know Ms. Aydin long.
Can replied with love, as his eyes held her captive, "Forever" I have memories to last a lifetime
Her eyes rimmed with tears....he was back, the love of her life....
"Her Albatross"....
Thank you everyone for reading and commenting on this story. Writing this story was emotional, but I got it done. I will post a conversation about my next story, and when to look for it. I will probably take a day or two off from writing. But will keep checking and replying to all your comments. You all have been so kind. Thank you
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MEMORIES....SOME LAST A LIFETIME
RomanceCan has lost all memory of Sanem and the love they had. He longs for his old life. It seems that Sanem doesn't fit in his life now..The struggle of moving on when her heart wants to stay.
