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

Chapter Thirty Two

It was later than he thought when he arrived home, surprised to see his dad was still not home. He laughed to himself, l guess you never get old to find the love of your life. He poured a drink and went to the garden, he loved to set out there, alone and listen to the sounds of the night. He had done it for so long when he was on location, somewhere, anywhere it didn't matter, he would watch the stars and listen. His mind went to the next day, he couldn't wait to ask for her hand, he wanted to take her, possess her, own all the rights to her heart. But if they said no, what would she do, really, would she go against he parents, chose him over her family. He certainly hoped it didn't come to that. He heard a car pull up, " It must be dad." He thought, ready to tease him  a little. Aziz was tired, but not ready to go to bed yet, so he went to the garden, " Oh Can, I didn't think you were still up, how was your special dinner." He asked. " It was perfect." He said, his eyes glowing. " Good." I'm glad." He said, leaning back in his chair to look up at the stars. Can hadn't seen his dad like this before, so he wasn't sure how to approach him, " Dad, your date, how did it go." He asked, " Did they agree to your job offer." Can questioned. His dad answered, " Yes, she did, and I couldn't be happier, I have waited for years to have this opportunity again." I don't intend to lose her again." Aziz explained to his son.  " She will be in the office on Monday, ready to go. She is a very talented person, and she developed several campaigns when she worked in the agency before." He stated. Can hugged his dad, " I'm happy you found who you were looking for. I'm excited to meet her." Can said. Aziz stood look in his son in the eyes, " I hope you are, I know you will like her, she is the one person in my life I couldn't forget." He said, his eyes full of love. " It's not often you have a chance to love for the second time around, just remember that, take care of what you have." He told him, with tears starting you form in his eyes.

Try as he might, to sleep in, he was up at his normal early hour. He had hoped to sleep some of the day away so it would go faster. But instead, he would go to the gym and have a good workout, and take his time getting ready for his 6:00 party. They would pickup the flowers and the chocolates on the way to the Aydins home, and he had the ring his dad had given him, safely tucked away in his jacket pocket. After their traditional ceremony with the gold bands, signifying their engagement, he planned to present her with his grandmothers ring to go along with it, to show his deep love and devotion. By mid-afternoon, his nerves had almost taken over and he paced like a caged animal, eager to get things over with. His dad had left the house earlier in the day and hadn't said when he would return, so that was making him nervous. What if he forgot, he thought, or he losses track of time and gets home late, what then. They would be late and the Aydins would never forgive them, no, Sanem would never forgive him. By 4:30 Can was in a full blown panic. He had called his dads phone but no answer, his logic was to go on as planned without him. At exactly 4:40 his dad walked in with a smile on his face, " Dad, where have you been, I've been worried sick about you. We're going to be late." Can gushed, the veins sticking out on his forehead. His father laughed, " Son, we're not going to be late, let me change and we can be on our way." He stated, shaking his head at Can's display of hysteria. His dad methodically went about his routine, even taking the time to have a cup of tea. Can continued to pace back and forth, watching as his dad sipped his tea. At 5:15 his dad sat down his tea cup, and announced, " Well I think it's time to go, it takes about 30 minutes to get there, with a stop for the flowers and chocolates, we will be just on time." He said winking at Can. 

Sanem had asked her sister to help her with her hair, she wanted it to be perfect for the occasion. Leila also touched up her makeup, making sure it all looked right. Her dress was yellow and fitted, it hugged her in all the right places, and had thin straps at the shoulders. Mevkibe was just as nerves about things in the kitchen, she did have a reputation to uphold you know, with both Can and his dad loving her food, she didn't want to disappoint. The coffee would be left to Sanem to fix, after the pair had  arrived. At 6:00 promptly the doorbell rang, Sanem answered the door. The two men stared in disbelief at her, the Image had left them both speechless. She welcomed them in, as Can smiled, nodding his head. Nihat joined his daughter at the door, ushering Aziz to the living room to talk. Can followed, resembling a puppet on a string. With everyone assembled, the Aydins the families best friend and neighbor Melihat, Can and Aziz, Sanem went to make the coffee. She glanced at Can as she left the room, their eyes locked with a wonderful display of love. 

The coffee dispersed and everyone in their places, Azizbey spoke, " Nihat, as you know, my son Can and your daughter Sanem have fell in love. Their hearts have found each other and their souls have bound together." With your permission, we ask for her hand and heart to marry my son." Aziz acclaimed, with a smile. Nihat looked at Mevkibe for her thoughts, she smiled, letting him know her decision. The silence was long and everyone was holding their breath, but at last Nihat said, " My daughters happiness is foremost in my heart....Can, we haven't known you very long, but we do see the goodness that you possess. Our daughters judgement of you is a testament of the love she holds for you, and that is enough for us." You have our permission to marry and we welcome you to our family. Everyone sat in silence for a second, then erupted in laughter and cheers. The coffee was passed around, with Can drinking the salty coffee to symbolize his devotion to their family. When it all calmed down, and the presenting of the gold bands had been done, Can stood, " If I may, I would like to give my love a special ring. One that holds a a lot of importance in our family. It will be displayed along side the gold band of unity to complete our commitment to each other." Aziz smiled as Can pulled the ring from his jacket, he opened the old and worn ring box, displaying that beautiful ring. Sanem's eyes were big, never had she seen such an exquisite ring, but who's ring had it been, she wondered. Can took the ring from the box, " Sanem, this ring was my grandmothers, she was a woman much like you. Loving, caring, and with a heart as open as yours. I know she would be as proud as I am to have you wear this ring as the definition of our love" He said, looking at her with such admiration, it made her weak.

She looked at Azizbey, he smiled at her, nodding in agreement with what Can had said.

" I would be honored to wear this rIng".....Her eyes filling with tears.

" I accept it with love and will cherish it with all my heart, I love you Can.".......