We Found the Real Thing....Our LovePart 2 of " Is This the Real Thing"

Chapter Nine

Before she even realized what was happening, she was in a taxi running away from all the words that were screaming In her head. She could see Adin's face in her mind, angry and hostile, saying just anything to hurt her. Why did she look at that picture, now she had a face for the name, and the image of how they looked together burned into her mind. She fell for it, Adin set her up and she fell for it. But,...what was he doing with a woman like her, when he could clearly have anyone in the world he wanted. The taxi stopped in front of a long driveway, she paid and got out. She walked the winding driveway to the deserted white mansion at the end, her sanctuary as a kid, where she came to write and dream. The birds had lived there at one time, but they had all disappeared over the years. It still held such a deep meaning for her, she had dreamed of living in a house like that, somewhere far off, maybe on the sea where she would write about the albatross that had recused her from her boring life in her neighborhood. The house made her feel like she did when she was a kid, unsure and out of place. 

She went from room to room, reliving the times there, how she dreamed of her future and how it would be. Nothing like it is now, full of doubt and fear. She had given her heart to Can, but had he really given his. Was he telling her the truth about Polen, or was he taking advantage of her. All these questions made her dizzy, and not feel well, so she curled up in the corner of one of the bedrooms and closed her eyes. This was something she used to do when she came there, pretend it was her room, full of books and beautiful furniture, but this time it was full of heartache. She must have dozed off,  the dreams of the past were filling her mind, making her forget the problems of the present.

Can was wondering where Sanem was, he hadn't seen her in a while. He thought she might have brought him tea, but it was almost lunch time and she hadn't. He wanted to take her to lunch so he stepped out to find her. Looking at the coffee bar and in the office area, he stopped by Deren's office, " Excuse me Deren, have you seen Sanem, I'm ready to go to lunch and I can't find her." He said, noticing the look of annoyance on her face. " No Can, she hasn't been around in a while,  but that's not unusual for her." She spouted. He moved on, ignoring the look, asking Gulize if she had seen her, " Yes, a while ago, that friend of hers, Adin came by, but she left shortly after that." She told him. " You said Adin was here, why didn't someone come and get me." What did he say to her." He asked, raising his voice. Gulize was a bit surprised at his tone, " Sorry Canbey, I had no idea there would be a problem, isn't he a friend of hers? She asked.. But Can had already left heading towards Leila's office. He burst through the door, " Leila, have you seen Sanem, I can't find her." He demanded. Leila told him she hadn't seen her since the morning meeting, she was asking him what was wrong, but he had already bolted out her door toward the front door.

Adin was quite proud of himself, as he drove back to the warehouse. He waited until he was in his office before making the call. " Hello, Ms. Polen, yes it all went as I thought it would.," Thank you for sending the picture, it did the trick."  Polen replied, " Your more than welcome Mr. Adin, glad to be able to help."  But like I said, I don't care to have him back, I just want to make sure he suffers a little, like he made me suffer."  I still can't believe he left me for a silly little girl from the backstreets of Istanbul." She sputtered, with disgust. The words stung at Adin, knowing they both came from the same neighborhood. " Wow, this woman is a real bitch," he thought, " But, he didn't care what she thought of him, as long as she helped him break them up. " Oh, don't forget, that picture didn't come from me, that's our little secret, right." Polen added, with the tone of  a threat.  " Sure, I understand." He said, ready to end the phone call. 

Can had no idea where to look for her, but he did drive to the pier, she had told him that was one of her favorite places to go. He parked and walked the pier, searching for her, but she wasn't there. " Where could she be." He thought, his mind in panic, as he drove back to the office hoping she had returned. Leila was worried as well, but didn't know where to start to look. When she found out that Adin had been there, she felt a since of urgency to find her. A phone call to her mother would be a necessity, but she had to careful not to alarm her, " Mom, how is your day," Leila asked, " It is so busy, I can hardly look up," she replied, " We will have Canbey over for dinner soon and I'm nervous about the recipes." She spouted. Leila asked if Sanem had come home for lunch," No, she's not here, is everything alright." She asked. Leila told her mom Sanem had left to run some errands, and she thought she might have come home for lunch. Saying her goodbyes, she hung up, she shook her head at Can, telling him she wasn't there either. His fear was growing more and more as the day went by. 

Leila had decided to leave early to drop by Adins office at the warehouse. She needed to know what they had talked about when he came to the agency. She promised she would call Can as soon as she found out anything. Adin was surprised to see Leila, but greeted her as if nothing had happened. " Leila, come in, good to see you." What can I do for you." He asked, smiling that smug smile, he motioned for her to sit. Leila didn't sit, but came right to the point. " I need to know what you talked to Sanem about today when you visited the agency, and I need the truth." She snarled, glaring at him. Adin stood, " Well, it is a bit of a personal matter, I'm not comfortable discussing our personal problems with you." He said, not backing down from her stare. " I wasn't aware that you still a personal relationship with my sister, but whatever you said to her, you can say to me." She demanded. " She left work shortly after you visited her, and hasn't been seen since, so if you know anything about where she is, you had better tell me now." His eyes darted about, trying to avoid the accusation, but Leila knew he was holding back something.

"Adin, you know our neighborhood, we protect our own. Are you sure you want to answer to our neighbors if something were to happen to her." She said, leaning across his desk......

His face was flushed and hot, he knew she was saying the truth. " Leila, I'm sorry but I don't know where Sanem is, she was there when I left. And our conversation had nothing to do with you."  He stammered, trying to hide his nervousness. 

Leila turned to leave, " For your sake, I hope she turns up soon Adin......

" if not...you will have Can Divit to answer to"..........