The Magic of Full moon

A New Hope

Ferit POV

All those times that I have been angry and hurt doesn't matter anymore. The world without Nazli has no meaning. My life has no meaning. How will I continue living if something happens to her? How will I face Bulut? I feel numb and the feeling of despair engulfs me. I close my eyes and pray from the depths of my being.

I don't know how long I have been standing there , when the doctor comes out of the room. We immediately flock towards him. " The patient is stable now. We hope that she will regain consciousness soon. The worst is over."I almost lose my balance in exhaustion if not for Engin's support.  I let go of my breadth that I was holding for so long. For the first time in so many hours I feel hopeful and relief washes over me. If there is an Almighty power somewhere, I thank him from the bottom of my heart and I make a promise to myself ,   'I will correct all the mistakes I have committed'.

Nazli POV

I  pry my eyes open, even though they feel heavy. Slowly, as I become more aware of myself, I look around and take stock of where I am . I am warm and comfortable now and no longer feel the stinging cold as before when I lost my consciousness. I get a feeling of warmth in my hand. This is when I realize I am not alone in the room. Ferit is sitting on the adjoining chair and his right hand is firmly clasping my left. His eyes are closed and his head is resting on the wall behind. He is looking a little disheveled, unlike his impeccable style. I try to gently move my hand along with his. He immediately sits upright and looks at me. I can see the relief wash over his face and a hint of a smile when he says " You are awake Nazli!" I nod and smile back. He kisses my hand and says "Let me inform the doctor".

"How are you feeling Ms. Nazli?" The doctor asks examining me. "Any uneasiness or discomfort anywhere?". " I feel fine doctor. Thank you. when can I go home?" I ask. " We will do a few tests and once everything is fine we can discharge you in the evening". He says smiling. "You need to take rest and you should be fine" Saying that the doctor leaves and I see my sister followed by Fatosh and Deniz entering.  Both my sister and my best friend rush towards me and start hugging and crying. "I am fine " I try to console them. "We thought we are going to lose you Nazli" Fatosh says wiping her tears. " I am sorry.. I am sorry" Assuma keeps on repeating and is unable to stop crying. I cup her face and wipe off the tears and tell her " I love you a lot dear and Am sorry too. Now stop crying".

Ferit and Engin also enter the room and everyone is settled and look much calmer than before. I start speaking " I am really sorry guys.. I know its my fault. I shouldn't have gone there. I don't know what really happened. I was checking the fishes in the containers and when I was about to go, I found the door is closed and I couldn't get out. It was a stupid mistake" I really feel ashamed and look down fidgeting my hands. "Don't blame yourself Nazli, you just rest. ok ?" Fatosh says. "I think I lost 10 years of my life Nazli" She says smiling. " I think we all need to go home and rest " Ferit interjects. " Yeah, you guys go home, I am much better. Anyway the doctor said I will be released soon. So no need to wait here." I tell them earnestly. "I can stay here and take you home Nazli. Let the others go home and rest" Deniz tells me holding my hands. "You can go home Deniz and take Assuma and Fatosh with you. I will be here". Ferit says ,  a bit too forcefully and with an air of authority in his voice. I can tell no one is going to say anything against his commands. 

Its just Ferit and I in the room now that  everyone has left. He saunters towards me and sits near me. He holds my hand and asks very gently " How are you feeling Nazli?" I feel a little embarrassed and nod my head silently. " Don't ever scare me like that again" He says with some unnamed emotions in his eyes and pulls me in his embrace. I melt in his arms and I know , this is where I want to be.

Ferit POV

"How did you find me?" Nazli asks quietly. I am still holding her tightly in my embrace. I release my hold and lean back to look at her. " I felt you were in danger" I tell her honestly. " I was really scared Ferit. I thought I will never see you again" her voice falters. I cup her face and put a gentle kiss on her forehead and say " I will not let anything happen to you Nazli".  She blinks back and rests her head on my chest. It feels so right and I feel warmth spread thought me. I feel this overwhelming need to protect her from everything unpleasant. "Ferit, we were supposed to be getting married. Now with this accident, all the plans have failed. What are we going to do?" She asks. I don't tell her that I am not convinced that this was just an accident and only say " You don't need to worry about all these now. I will sort everything out". "I will not let you out of my sight from now on, do you understand ?" I say smiling but think to myself 'I will find out who tried to harm Nazli and make sure that person is in living hell for daring to touch my angel'. But for now, I just want to revel in her presence and let all my thoughts obliviate.