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Part 13

The bar was warm and buzzing with low music, glasses clinking under the hum of conversations. Fatma had claimed a high table for them in the corner, insisting on ordering a spread of food since none of them had a decent meal today. Drinks arrived first wine for the women, beer for the men, and something sugary for Can that made him grin like a kid.

By the time Ömer and Kıvılcım joined them, the seats opposite Gamze and Metehan were the only ones open, so they slid into the corner together, close enough that her knee brushed against his under the table. Fatma was sitting on Kıvılcım's right and there was no one on Ömer's left.

Everyone was in deep conversation, Ömer started talking to Esma. Fatma and Kıvılcım was in conversation but theur attention was pulled when Gamze, animated and laughing, was telling Metehan about a disastrous cooking attempt last week, and Metehan, laughing with her, look smitten while she was talking.

Fatma: I think Gamze has stolen Metehan's heart.

Kıvılcım: It's odd Fatma. Metehan has never been in a relationship that I know off. I literally have never seen him like this. He almost never come home anymore. It's always, I'm staying over at Barış.

Both Fatma and Kıvılcım roll their eyes.

Fatma: Does he think you were born yesterday?

They laugh.

Kıvılcım: Wait... (she turns to Metehan and Gamze) Gamze... (Kıvılcım pulls both Metehan and Gamze out of their bubble) So how's it working at Ünal Holding.

Ömer immediately turns his head, hearing Ünal Holding wondering what's Kıvılcım's up to right now.

Fatma laughs knowing that Kıvılcım is going to interrogate the girl. She turns her attention to Can. Metehan's face flushed both out of fear of what his mother might say and embarrassment. Gamze is oblivious to what Kıvılcım is doing.

Gamze: I have been working with Ömer for about 3 years now and I enjoy his work etiquette very much.

Ömer clearly amused, smiles at Gamze's answer.

Kıvılcım: Are you from Istanbul?

Gamze: No, I'm from Antalya but decided to study in İstanbul. I knew after my studies that I wouldn't want to return to Antalya, so I decided to look for a job here. Through a very difficult procedure, Ömer bey chose me as his assistant.

Ömer: Greatest decision ever. She's been the best assistant.

Gamze: Thank you Ömer bey.

Kıvılcım: What's your plans forward?

Gamze starting to realize what's going on, Metehan wants to take Gamze out of this situation but doesn't know how too. Ömer, Barış and Esma is laughing under their breath.

Gamze: I will be Ömer bey's assistantant for 2 more years. At the end of my five years, Ömer will be appointing me as one of his investment banking analyst's. I am also busy with my honors degree now.

Kıvılcım: You're a smart girl and beautiful.

Gamze starts getting shy.

Gamze: You are just as beautiful and I have been admiring your work for a while now.

Metehan: Crazy enough, she has one of dad's paintings in her apartment. It was a gift from her father a few years back.

Kıvılcım is surprised.

Kıvılcım: That's a crazy coincidence.

Gamze: I didn't believe Metehan, it took him a few photos to convince me.