That moment of jealousy, the sudden decision to take her hand and drag her away from that party and that intrusive man, gave a completely unexpected course to my life and hers. I am Can Divit, a restless, possessive and impulsive albatross, who perhaps at that moment, when he dragged her away by the hand, had already chosen his life partner without yet knowing it.

An AU story spun from Erkenci Kus. ----- Sanem is used to living a life of luxury; she's the heiress to her father's estate; uber famous thanks to her socialite status, drop dead gorgeous and has a brilliant mind. Her father, Nihat, is determined to keep her safe as their wealth creates an onslaught of enemies and fanatics, so he hires a bodyguard for Sanem. Sanem is less than thrilled with the news of getting a bodyguard, she can handle herself just fine. The bodyguard is loathing another "pretentious brat" to babysit, until he realizes Sanem is not what he thinks she is and that's when things get interesting.

In the city of Denizli in Turkey, there is a society that follows traditional patterns, being led by an Ahrra of a Clan. These Ahrras are descendants of a Kurdish people, who in the past lived in very strict ways, accepting honor killing, which is still quite common in Turkey. Nowadays in Denizli, the people of this tribe are led by Ahrra Haydar Turgüt, who is a strict man, who does not allow his rules to be broken, but avoids bloodshed at all costs. Upon completing 30 years as Ahrra, Haydar decides to pass on his succession to his eldest son Dogan Turgüt. Dogan lives in Istanbul taking care of the family business, he has a jealous girlfriend, with whom he just has fun, constantly cheating on her with other women in his bed. Upon meeting the beautiful Kiraz, young Dogan will feel what he had never felt before, which is true love, which will change his life completely. Fearing the invasion of a Clan from another city, Haydar attempts an alliance with Kiraz's father, marrying Dogan to her. Kiraz at first rejects him, but will still have a "Forced Marriage with an Ahrra", with whom he will also fall madly in love.

These short stories are for Erkenci kus lovers, those to whom a single shot is enough to relive the myriad emotions that every scene of this wonderful series has given us. However, it is not enough for me just to remember and relive those moments, I want to think that they turned out differently, that Can and Sanem were able to express all their love beyond problems and misunderstandings.

Imagines and preferences for the Turkish show "Erkenci Kus" (2018-2019)

Their lives together on an Island that would be there home. They had put all the trouble of Polen, Fabri and Yigit far behind them. Now all that mattered was making a new start here on this beautiful Island and raising their children. But would their past troubles come back to haunt them.....

Book 3 of "Against the Odds"

Snippets of alternate outcomes in the lives and enduring love story of Can Divit and Sanem Aydin. When I started out with this story, I only intended to loosely base the 'short piece' on the events in Bolum (Episodes) 17 & 18 however, I got such positive feedback, I decided to stretch it out a bit. I'm still unsure how far I will stretch it but so far, I'm enjoying writing it and will keep going till I run out of steam. I can't think of any show/movie that I've watched in recent times to which I have reacted as I did when I watched Erkenci Kuş. The characters hooked their claws into me and wouldn't let go. I rooted for Sanem and Can; cried and laughed with them; railed at and cursed their detractors and finally rejoiced over their reunion. However, the ending was so rushed. After all the angst we were put through with their relationship, I felt robbed of an extended happily-ever-after. What we were given was too short. I hope to right that wrong, amongst others, with this story. Though I only watched the show in Jan/Feb 2023, I have since rewatched it countless times. There were certain parts of the plot which wound me up so much so this is me writing what I wished had happened. Enjoy!

Everything returns to normal after Can's memory returns and he proposes to Sanem. A beautiful and magical henna night takes place and the next morning Can and Sanem get married. The long-awaited honeymoon takes place on Can's boat, where Sanem becomes pregnant for the first time. As he promised and still without knowing that he is going to be a father, Can takes Sanem to visit the Galápagos, where they have many adventures. The trip around the world is interrupted as soon as Can learns of Sanem's pregnancy, returning with her to Istanbul, where everyone is happy with the news, except Ygit, Pole and Ceyda.