Our Love....After Forgiveness

Chapter Sixteen

Ahmet had arrived just an hour before the forum was to start. Apologizing for being late, the flight had a slight delay in taking off. She had already made her way to the Conference Centre. It was a beautiful place. Being only a 6 min. walk from her hotel, it  couldn't have been any better. She wanted to get there early to get the feel of the place. Ahmet met her there, eager to get started, he led Sanem around, introducing her to some of the other writers. He had been to this forum a few times and had made several friends, along with some important contacts. Sanem blended in just as he thought she would. She had the confidence of a world famous author, and everyone was taking notice. 

Can had already spoke to Sanem earlier that morning, but was dying to call her again. He rang her phone, " Can my love, hello." Is everything ok?" She asked. He whispered, " My love, I miss you so much, I had to call again, am I disturbing you." Sanem's heart fluttered, so hard it almost made her jerk. " Of course not Can, I was just thinking about you." She stated. They chatted a minute then Ahmet came over with a young girl for her to meet, they said their goodbyes again and hung up. She was always glad to meet her fellow writers, the girl was a big fan and wanted her autograph. She still couldn't get use to that, someone wanting her autograph, that was just crazy....They first session ran about two hours long, it was wonderful listening to all the people speak, and give their advice and expertise. There was a break before the next round of classes, giving her time to visit the restroom and freshen up. She rushed out of the restroom and started back to the auditorium, to take her seat. She would have a 30 min. Q&A session on her style of writing what they resumed, she was very excited. As she turned to go into the room she saw Yigit standing across the way, talking to a young man. She froze thinking, is Polen here too, she looked around in a panic. Her thoughts were running wild, she was terrified, and needed to call Can, but what could he do, he was in Istanbul and she was here. She knew there was no hiding, because she had to take the stage. She took her seat at the table, scanning the room looking for Ahmet, then she met Yigits eyes. He was staring at her, he nodded his head in recognition, and smiled. Her eyes darted away and she thought, "  What a creep, " Whats he doing here anyway." 

Can was working but it didn't have his full attention. He was worrying about her and how she was doing. He knew she would call on her lunch break, but he was anxious. He was busy trying to find that perfect model for the cosmetic ad, it wasn't going to be easy replacing Sanem. Leila pecked on his door and came in saying, " Have you talked to Sanem, is she doing ok."  I'm so excited for her I can hardly stand it."  Can smiled, " Yes we talked twice this morning and now I'm waiting for her to call on her lunch break. "  She seems to be doing great." He reported. The phone ringing broke their conversation, Can waved at Leila as she went out the door. He quickly answered the phone ready to hear Sanem's voice. " Hello my one and only, I miss you." He growled. " Can, Yigit's here,...Why would he be here? " she spouted. His blood ran cold, " What, Yigit is there, at the same forum." He exclaimed. " Sanem, is Ahmet there?" Stay with him and please don't leave his side. Has Yigit tried to talk to you? He questioned. She told him he hadn't, and she would find Ahmet and tell him what was going on. Can would check on the next available flight out to Athens, and he would be on it. Sanem hated to have him drop everything, and run to protect her. The new clients needed his attention, she begged him to hold off for a bit and see what would happen. She told him, Polen's not here, so that means she there In Istanbul, so be careful. He insisted she stick to Ahmet like glue until he got there. 

Sanem couldn't locate Ahmet, so she gathered her food from the buffet and found a table in the atrium. Her nerves were on edge and she was just a little jumpy. She tried not to make eye contact with anyone, but the feeling of someone standing behind her made her skin crawl.    "Hello my friend, I was hoping to see you here." Her mind knew the voice, she swung around looking into the face of Luca. She sprung to her feet, and wrapped her arms around his neck. Never had she been so glad to she anyone in her life. " Oh My God, Luca, what are you doing here." She screamed. They sat at her table to catch up on the last few months. Her happiness was overflowing, they laughed and she filled him in on all the events of her life since they had last seen each other. He noticed the ring, and expressed how truly happy he was for her and Can. He also had found someone that he could share his future with. She was excited he had allowed himself to open up and love again. In all the excitement, she never noticed Yigit catching the reunion of her old friend on his phone. This was terrific he thought, she had made it so easy for him. The pictures of the two together would be hard to deny, Polen might have her weapon after all. After their meal, and the visit, they made their way back to the auditorium. Just another two hour session and they were done for the day. Luca invited her for dinner in the evening, and of course she accepted. Luca's fiancé was arriving the next day and he was dying to introduce them. The last two hours was more hands on, with readings and in-depth analysts of the writings. Finally the day was over. She headed to her hotel, without anymore sightings of Yigit she was more comfortable. 

The first few pictures came in on Polen's phone, and she couldn't believe it. She didn't know it would be this easy, what the luck. She texted Yigit, telling him to keep following her and sending more pictures. She would get the next flight out to Athens. Making the arrangements, her flight was leaving in two hours. She grabbed a bag and made her way to the airport. She needed to be there for the downfall of Sanem, and to claim Can once again as her own. 

Can was anxious to talk to Sanem, waiting for her to call after the forum was over. As she walked back to her hotel, she called Can. He was delighted to hear she hadn't seen Yigit anymore, but let her know he had a flight out early in the morning. She tried to persuade him not to come but he wouldn't hear of it. They needed to be together, and he would be there. She happily told him that Luca was there and they were having dinner together that evening. Can knew the relationship between the two was strictly a friendship, just like the one with CeyCey. Just knowing he was there with her, put Can's mind at ease. Luca had been totally honest with him in Chania, and he had the upmost respect for him. They said their good nights and Can told her he would see her first thing in the morning.....

Can's phone pinged with the alert of a message...

" What is this, " he thought,....pictures...

Ah Polen, what are you doing........