Our Love....After Forgiveness

Chapter Nine

Can woke with a new sense of calm. He hoped he could convince Sanem, she would be perfect for the job. The clients had been impressed with her anyway, even if it was because of her book. He got ready for work, texted Sanem that he was on his way to pick her up, with her breakfast. She was glad to hear from him, it seemed like forever since she had seen him. She always had such a empty feeling when they didn't spend the evening together. But she did get to dream about the new adventure that this book would be taking her on. She was proud of herself, her books were a testament of what you can do with your life when you put your mind to it. 

She was dressed and waiting for Can. He arrived as the dad was going out the door to the family grocery store. Can quickly got out of the car, hurried around to the front of the car to shake his hand. Nihat was especially fond of Can Divit, he was a good man and he knew he loved his daughter. With all the problems and trials that had shaped their relationship, Can was still there,  standing firm beside Sanem. He couldn't ask for anyone better for his youngest child. They greeted each other with admiration, and Can wished he could take the time to talk to him then, but Sanem was out the door right behind her dad. She wrapped her arms around Can, giving him a hug, a demure display of affection in front of her father. So he knew this wouldn't be the right place or the right time, but it would be soon. He opened the door and helped her in his truck, with her dad watching, pleased with what he saw. 

Sanem and Can both devoured the bagel and tea he had picked up for them. She was talking nonstop, he knew she was nervous about something. Arriving at the office, they settled in for the day. She was happy to report to him that she sent the final transcript to Ahmet, so it would be just a matter of days before the date would be set for the beginnings of the promotion. He was so happy for her, but on the other hand, it made him sad. If he didn't have this agency to take care of, he would pack up and travel with her, being her personal bodyguard, spending every minute of every day with her. That was his purpose in life....

The agency's problems met him early, as they were still talking about the book tour. Emre quickly made his way into Cans office, wanting to find a solution to the dilemma. Can hadn't had a chance to talk to Sanem about his idea yet, so he ushered Emre out of the office so he could talk. Can explained the reason for the concern of the agency, and the idea he had to save the campaign, and that would give them the time they needed to acquire a new modeling agency. Sanem was hesitant, but she knew he needed her help or he wouldn't had presented her with this idea. She felt so uncomfortable in front of the camera, put he had always made her look so good, and feel so at ease, she couldn't deny him. He was ecstatic, this would be perfect. The cosmetic line was just right for her. She loved the whole concept of the line and was ready to help launch the product and help their agency gain a valuable customer.

They discussed the timeline, with her book and the looming possibility of the engagement, she wanted to be able to make her first signing of her book. Can assured her they would be very cautious about the dates. He too was thinking about the talk he wanted to have with her dad, and the decisions they had made about their future. He informed Emre and Deren about the solution he had come up with, they were both in agreement, praising him for his good idea. Immediately Deren got busy, confirming a location for the shoot, and the Can got busy on the layout of the campaign. This would be a perfect pitch for the new clients, he had never been so in tuned for a presentation. He knew it would be exceptional. 

As Can and the team quickly put the whole thing into motion, she was waiting for a call from Ahmet, letting her know they had received her transcript. It was late in the morning when he called. His excitement was evident as he raved about her work, telling her the literature world would be waiting anxiously for the release. He had a new development in her promotional program. She had been invited to take part in a writers forum in Athens, Greece. It would take place the week before the release of the book. They had put a rush on the release so they could coincide both appearances. She was in shock, how would she be able to get all these things done, she had already promised Can the photo shoot, now this.  But what an opportunity, it wasn't everyday you were invited to something of this magnitude. 

Can had taken Deren with him to select the site for the shoot. The possibilities were endless, but they needed a natural, organic place. Someplace where Sanem and the surroundings came into one, allowing her to showcase the product as only she could. His excitement for this shoot was extreme, he loved to photograph her. She moved him so deeply, as with each time she effortlessly showed the camera her natural beauty. By the end of the day, they had narrowed it down to two selections. The beautiful botanical garden across town or the bright and airy open park at the broad walk along the coast. The decision would be made along with Sanem, he valued her opinion. 

As Can and Deren arrived back at the office, she was bursting to tell him the news. But first he wanted her to help select the destination for the shoot. They couldn't make the decision, so they would use both, a few photos at each place and then piece them together with the campaign slogan. It would be a shoot like non other, and Sanem would put it over the top. 

He could tell she was dying to tell him something, so they went into his office, she closed the door, and told him the exciting news. He was happy of course, but he wasn't ready, not ready to share her with the world just yet. He needed his time with her. But , with enthusiasm, he meet her expectations. They would have to prepare immediately for the shoot and make the presentation of a life time. But what about the engagement and talking to Uncle Nihat, and the ring. They had a hectic next few days coming and he would need Emre's help. It's time, he thought, go right now and shop for that ring. Think of some excuse to get out of the office without her and find the perfect ring. 

He had to involve Emre, they came up with the excuse of an appointment with their lawyer and quickly made their exit. As they drove to the jewelry store they pasted an antique store, And the urge to visit the store struck him. They parked and walked into the store. He was pulled to this place and he didn't quite know why. They shopped and looked at all the selection and then he saw it. The ring....A beautiful antique ring. Made of the highly sought after Abalone stone. The stone was said to enhance the feeling of peace, love and compassion. The ring itself had a warm and gentle vibration. As he held the ring the soothing and calming spirit of the stone invaded him. This was the ring, he felt it deep inside. It was gorgeous, the beautiful stone was delicately outlined with small diamonds, on an antiques finished band. He fell in love with it. It was a one of a kind, just like his Sanem. The purchase was made, with both brothers happy and proud of themselves at the find. 

They hurried back to the office, both pleased. All the decisions had been made and the schedule was set. He one week to talk to her dad and get the ball rolling. He never felt so much pressure, it all had to be right. As they walked towards his office, he could see Sanem pacing the hall. She looked frazzled, not at all herself.  They hurried down the hall to her asking what was wrong...

" You have a visitor Can, in fact two visitors."  She spewed, shooting daggers at him. 

He was shocked and said, "  What, who is it? " he asked.

" Well none other than Polen and her brother Yigit, I didn't even know she had a brother. " She shouted. 

Can sighed, " Now what, "  He looked at Emre, almost in defeat, " I can't have this now."............