Esra paused at one of the stores, her eyes landing on a simple star necklace, and then sweeping back through the rest of the stall. Ozan immediately picked up on it and insisted on purchasing the necklace for her. It was nothing extravagant but it would always serve as a reminder of their special first date, and she knew she would treasure it forever.
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It was evening before they even knew how the time had passed. They took in the glorious sunset from a little private enclave on the beach, Esra seated between Ozan's legs, her back resting against his chest, his arms wrapped around her.
She turned her head to look at him, her eyes shining, the orange of the setting sun catching her hair, "Isn't it so beautiful, Ozan?"
His eyes swept her face with such devotion and desire, that she felt her breath hitch and her heart thud.
"Yes," he replied softly. "The most beautiful thing I have ever seen."
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They made their way to the restaurant for dinner, and somehow talked about everything and nothing at all over the three course meal.
Ozan's phone rang, and he looked at the number but didn't pick it up.
Ezra could tell from his face that it was important and her heart warmed that he was willing to set it aside for her. "You should pick it up," she insisted.
He agreed almost instantly, and she watched as he had an animated exchange with the person on the other end, before his face broke out into a wide smile.
"Teşekkür ederim, gerçekten!!" he said into the phone, " you won't regret it. I promise."
"That was a venture capital firm," he said excitedly, "I've been waiting to hear from them."
"About what?"
"I want to start my own company Esra. I needed the funding and I wanted to work with this company, I've only heard good things about them. They want to invest in the company and they just gave me the green light."
"Oh my God Ozan! That is so exciting! Why didn't you say anything before?"
"I don't know, I didn't want to jinx it. I didn't want to get my..your..hopes up. I have so many good ideas Esra. I can't wait to tell you all about it."
Esra clapped her hands in glee, "I'm so proud of you. I always knew you would do something big. So what will you call the company? Oztech? "
Ozan huffed out a laugh, "I'd rather call it Ezratech."
"Yaaa," she grinned shyly.
"Yaaa," he dimpled at her.
"I was thinking Millenium Soft actually," he said after a pause, like he was saying it out loud for the first time.
"That's perfect!"
"You know what would really make it perfect?" he countered, "if you would join me."
Esra's mouth fell open in surprise. "You want me to work in your company? Why!?? Because you love me and can't do without me?" she teased.
"No..."
"Oh," her lips turned downward in disappointment.
He laughed and grabbed her hand and kissed it sweetly. "I mean, yes I love you and I can't do without you but that's not why I want you to join me. I've seen how you think Esra, I've seen your ideas and presentations, I think it's exactly what the company needs."
"You're going to make me cry in the middle of a restaurant," Esra said dabbing at her eyes.
He pulled her to her feet, "Come on let's go to our room and you can cry in private," he replied jokingly.
"Oh are we staying the night?" she asked surprised.
"Do you not want to..?" His steps slowed.
"Where's the hotel?" She grinned up at him.
He breathed a sigh of relief, "It's right above the restaurant actually."
He guided her up the stairs as she swayed on her feet. She was such a lightweight he thought affectionately, a few celebratory drinks and she was on her way out.
He opened the door with one hand and guided her into the room with his other, but she stopped in her tracks and grabbed his face, her voice suddenly lucid, "This has been the most beautiful day of my life Ozan Korfali. I am a lucky woman."
He felt the tears behind his eyes and he blinked rapidly, his voice catching in his throat, "No, I'm the lucky one Esra Erten"...Korfali, he added under his breathe
Notes (2022-07-30)
I hope you imagined all the scenes on the island in ep23 as you read through this chapter. Just something short and sweet to celebrate their love. I hope you enjoy it <3
