Our Love....After Forgiveness

Chapter Thirteen

Sanem woke with an uneasy feeling, she knew it was the aftermath of Polen's visit. Her brother Yigit had definitely made her squirm, just at his touch. He might have been a nice guy, but just knowing he was her brother was enough to turn her off.  She wondered why they had shown up, all of a sudden. Was it really because of the new client, or was that just an excuse. Sanem's thoughts were running wild, " Well, with Polen you never know, she has her own agenda. That's the way it is with crazy people. " she reasoned.  As she dressed for work, Can sent his morning text, " Good morning my love, will be at your door in 30 minutes." I missed you "  Sanem smiled and sent one back, " Me too my love, see you then."

Can had decided not to tell Sanem about his late night visitor. She would become to upset, and she didn't need to be with all of her upcoming events. She needed to be as stress free as possible. He would handle Polen. He wondered how she could possibly think that his career was in her hands. He had a great relationship with all of the commissions he had worked with, his talent spoke for itself. It was nothing more than empty threats. 

They chatted as her drove them to work, about everything but what was foremost in their minds, Polen...Can was laying the ground work for an excuse to be out of the office for a while that afternoon. That was the only way he would be able to talk to Nihat without her. An unexpected meeting with the agency's lawyer would award him the time to go back to the neighborhood and talk to her dad. It was just a little white lie....But a very important one. He wanted to make this engagement official, and as soon as possible.  

Polen and Yigit were looking at an office space for his new publishing venture. The perfect one,,and it was just a few doors down the street from Fikri Harika. Yigit had welcomed the plan that his sister had. It might work, but he thought it worth a try. She was definite about her plot, all in the name of love..Polen was sure that Yigit had an interest in Sanem, be it personal or professional, she really didn't care. Just anything to discredit her in Can's eyes. A little doubt of her faithfulness is all he would need. 

The morning was busy. Sanem tried to help where ever she could. She always had ideas, most were worth listening to. Can took her to lunch, it was a quick lunch, he had that imaginary meeting with the lawyer, and he didn't want to be late..Can dropped her off at the agency, she would work with Deren  on the wardrobe for the cosmetic shoot. It would require several changes, in different settings, so everything had to be just right. Can hurried to her neighborhood, going straight to their family grocery store. Nihat and Mevkibe both sat in front of the store, visiting with the neighbors. They were surprised to see Can pull up, but he was welcomed with joy. He was nervous, he had never done anything like this before. In his memory there had been only a few times that he had even asked a girl out on a date, let alone ask for her hand in marriage. They could see his apprehension and they knew immediately what had brought him there. Can started with how much he cared for Sanem, she meant the world to him. He would always love and protect her, for the rest of his life. Mevkibe smiled, looking at her husband, remembering that day in their own lives, and how her father forbid to give her to Nihat.  She knew how Nihat felt about Can, this wouldn't be the case for them. They would be overjoyed to have Can as a son. After Can's long and agonizing speech, Nihat stood and smiled, extended his hand to the man that would be his daughters husband, confirming his approval. 

Can couldn't wipe the smile from his face as he drove back to the office. They had agreed on an engagement date of the next night. Can would come with flowers and candy, to ask for her hand. Mevkibe would be the one to inform Sanem that Can was coming to affirm their union, and they would prepare their things together. Her mother was happy beyond belief, for her child. She had the person that was designed for her, heart and soul, to blend together as one. There's nothing better in life than seeing your children succeed. 

Yigit took the lease on the offices down the street from the agency, all and all, it had been a profitable day. Now to find out what publishing house was working with Sanem, It wouldn't be hard, then find out everything about her schedule he could. Polen was itching to hear from Can, she knew he would be angry at first but he would come around. He always came back to her, they had a special bond. If Yigit could take care of Sanem, Can would coming running back to her. She intended to let him stew about It for now and then she would go to see him In a couple of days. She had all the time in the world, she could wait. She had taken a leave of absence from her lab in London, so there was no need to hurry the process. She would take this time to help Yigit find out all the particulars about Sanem's new book. 

Can returned to the office, his heart as happy as it could be. The check list was getting smaller, he just might pull this off to spite the arrival of Polen and all the trouble she was bringing them. There was one thing he had in his mind to do and that was to talk to Victor, and see if he had any information about Polen that he should know. He knew they were old friends but it wouldn't hurt to ask. There had to be something that Can could use against her. With her using his career as a bargaining chip just wasn't going to cut it with him. He had worked far to hard to develop his talent and he wouldn't let her tear it down over this. 

With the day over and both Sanem and Can eager to spend some time together, he knew he needed to take Sanem home so her mother could tell her about the engagement date for the following night. There was certain preparations that would handle before the party. He didn't want any mistakes....Can reluctantly drove her home with her pouting all the way, he had lied and told her had a prior appointment with a couple of old friends, to watch a sporting event at a local sports bar. He would text or call her when he got home. They said their good nights and he was on his way. 

Sanem was met by her mother, at the door. " Sanem we must hurry," she exclaimed, " There's many things to get ready" Sanem had no idea what she was talking about. " Ready for what mom, " she asked

" Well for tomorrow night, of course...Can will call on us to ask for your hand"...and we must be ready

" Can? " Tomorrow night? Here. Oh my god, he's really going to do it"......