Our Memories......The Second Time Around

Chapter Six

He slipped the ring on her finger, she looked into his eyes, " This looks like my necklace, the amber one, Can I love it so much." She threw her arms around his neck, and showered him with kisses on his cheek. No kissing on the lips in front of her father, just another tradition that was way out dated and unnecessary. Can smiled, quite pleased with himself for the ring selection, it looked like he was getting everything right for a change. Everybody came over to look at the exquisite yellow diamond ring, a lot of, oooohs and ahhhhs, from the women and a thumbs up from Emre. And now to set the date for the wedding, Can was anxious to finally have it set, then it would feel like it was really going to happen. They wanted it in one month, but her mother wasn't sure if that was enough time. Sanem stepped in and said, " Mom, we don't need a  big elaborate wedding, just something simple and beautiful." I would like it at the farm, if Mihriban is ok with it. Her mother agreed, already feeling the effects of planning a wedding in a month.

The party lasted for hours, with several of the neighbors joining in. Can and Sanem couldn't have been more happy, this was their dream, and it was coming true. It was late when everyone started to leave, Emre and Leila left to go home leaving Mihriban to ride home with Can. Him and  Sanem said their goodbyes, hating to leave each other. He promised to pick her up and take her to the agency with him the next day. She all but floated upstairs to her room, dressed for bed and settled down in her bed. Can called as soon as he arrived home, " Hi, my love, I miss you so much." This has been quite a night, hasn't it." His voice low and full of desire. " I really not sure if I can wait a month, but I'll try," he teased. She talked to him about having the wedding there at the farm, outside with all flowers and trees. It would be wonderful, she told him and he agreed. He would ask Mihriban for her approval, which he was pretty sure he would have. They both were living in their fantasy world, so happy and content. 

As the next few days went by, they spent their days shopping for furniture, and all the little touches for the house that would make it their home. Her and her mother along with Leila, took a  trip in to the city to find her wedding dress. It was an all day affair, but they had the most fun, she felt like a queen holding court. After trying several beautiful dresses, one of the ladies brought over a dress for her to try. It was lace with lots of beading, and sequins dotted the bodice making it sparkle, it was an off the shoulder style, it fit close to the body then flowed out with a fabulous long train that was covered in sequins. With every move she made the dress illuminated, like a dress full of flashing light bulbs. She couldn't believe how perfect the dress was, she chose not to wear a veil, just flowers would weave through her hair. She had found her dress. Now for the accessories, just a necklace but a brilliant one. She found just the one at a little boutique down the street from the bridal shop. It fit like a choker style with a long pendant hanging from it, covered in diamonds and as dazzling as her dress. Everyone loved the selection she had made. The dress would be ready in a few days, with the alterations that were needed. Two weeks and counting, and her life would be as she had always wanted. Happy and married to the man she loved more than life itself. 

In the days to follow, the house was transformed into the home they had envisioned. Ready for her to move in and for them to start their family. She had packed all of her personal belongings and he was moving it over to the new house, with the wedding the next day, the farm was buzzing with activities. Her mother and her sister had turned the garden into a fantasy land of flowers and lights. With the ceremony being in the evening, they made sure it was glowing like the brightest moon ever. She was in awe of the beauty they had created in this already magical place. Mihriban had opened her whole world to them, welcoming them into her life, loving Can as if he was her own child. She missed Aziz with all of her heart and she hoped he would return to her one day and see the happiness of his son had found. All of this, was to keep the two most precious people in her life, near to her.

Can chose to wear the tuxedo he had worn the first night he met her, actually when he first met her smell and tasted her lips the first time. That night that turned his world upside down, changing him forever, and bringing him to this time in his life of pure and everlasting happiness. His father had been overjoyed to learn that he had regained his memory, and he had rejoined the love of his life. The had told his son he wasn't sure if he could make the wedding, but he knew he wouldn't miss it  for the world. He would surprise him and arrive in time to watch his lion of a son conquer his challenges of life and reign again as the king of his heart. But he too was anxious to see the lovely woman that still remained in his heart, his travels hadn't erased her memory from him, so maybe it was time to follow his sons lead, except his fate and love her fully and without reservations. That is if she would have him.

Sanem's room was full of excited women, giggling and hurrying about to get her ready. She was breathtakingly beautiful in her dress of twinkling specks of light. She felt wonderful and special, and so ready for what was next. Deren came bounding in the room, " Sanem, guess who just came in, Azizbey, he came." You should have seen the look on Can's face.". Sanem was so shocked but happy for Can, she knew he wanted him there so much. There was a knock on at the door, " Sanem, May I come in, " She recognized the voice as Can's fathers, " I would love to see you before the ceremony."  She threw open the door and welcomed him with open arms. Sanem hugged him with love, trying not to cry and ruin her makeup. " I'm so happy you came Azizbey,"  Her heart beaming with happiness, " I know, Can was excited and surprised." He stepped back, " Sanem I'm  no longer Azizbey, I'm your dad so please feel comfortable enough with that." She smiled, " Absolutely, you're right, daddyAziz."  He smiled, she was a vision of beauty and he was so proud of them both. He congratulated her, kissed her proudly on both cheeks and left to take his seat for the ceremony......It was time, she heard there music, her dad appeared and took her arm. They glided out and down the hall to the open door, the first sight of the garden took her breath, the lights hung high in the trees with just enough light for them to barely see. With an arbor wrapped in light that lit the area where the Union table had been placed and they would pledge their love in front of god. It truly was a magical place.  

Then her eyes met with his....he was a wonderful and handsome man. Looking at only her, with his eyes full of tears. Everything and everyone disappeared, it was just them, with their hearts wrapped up in their deepest love for each other...........