Inevitable

Chapter (31)

Galip decided to hold a big party celebrating Poyraz's join in the family. Zeynep and her family were invited but of course her family refused to attend. They didn't want to have any relationship with the Kozcuolglus. Also they were busy preparing for Kemal and Nihan's wedding which is something that put them all on edge.

Zeynep didn't talk to Emir much in the past few days. There was still some unresolved tension between the two after their mind blowing kiss.

Zeynep finshed getting ready for the party and was practically running after Poyraz to dress him. He was so difficult some times. Just like his father. She thought.
Mehmet was waiting for her outside her family house to take them to Galip's house.

The party was really big. Galip out done himself. He invited every rich business man in the area also a lot of journalists and reporters were present. Emir didn't like it. He didn't want to pressure Zeynep and his son with all this crowd.

Zeynep arrived with Poyraz. The entrance was crowded with reporters but Emir's men manged to let her in through a side entrance. She was carrying Poyraz, holding him tightly. He was hiding his head in his neck. As soon as they reached the hall Zeynep put him down and held his hand tightly. She went inside and when the reporters saw them they started taking pictures nonstop.

Poyraz hid himself behind Zeynep's legs. Emir saw them and was stunned. Zeynep wore a wight dress that hugged her body perfectly. With her hair styled elegantly. And dark red lips she looked fabulous. Emir took fast steps towards them smiling.
Poyraz saw him and run to him yelling (daddy). Emir's steps halted for a second not believing that his called him daddy for the first time. Emir reached him fast and held him, lifting him into the air then hugging him. Zeynep walked to them and stood near them having tears in her eyes. Emir looked at her with gratitude still holding Poyraz.

"Thank you for coming..and.. you look stunning"

"Thank you" Zeynep replied and thier eyes connected for a minute. Both not paying attention to the frenzy and crazy yells of the reporters and Galip's knowing look.

Emir introduced Zeynep and Poyraz to most of guests. Zeynep was a nervous wreck all the time. She wasn't used to this attention. If it wasn't for Emir's hand on the small of her back she would've probably take her son and run. But this is her reality now. She has to tolerate it for Poyraz.

After a while Poyraz felt tired and sleepy so Emir took them upstairs to a guest room. Zeynep really appreciated it. It gave her some space to breath. They put Poyraz to bed and sat on each side of him.

"Emir. I wanted to talk to you about something" Zeynep said suddenly feeling very nervous.

"What is it?"

"I... I have to go to Budrom"

"What? Why? You're leaving istanbul? What about me.. I mean what about Poyraz?...."

"Emir.. calm down please. I'm not planning to leave for good. But I need to move back here. You know I have a house there, the cafe and Poyraz's school. I had a life and I have to go for a few days to arrange our moving and work and stuff"

Emir stood up and went towards the window. It was hard for him to accept that they will be miles away from him. He turned and looked at her.

"You don't need to go.. I'll send someone to resolve everything don't worry"

Zeynep stood too and went to him.
"Emir. Look. I don't want to fight with you over this. I'm not leaving for good. I just need a few days..I have to do this myself"

"Why don't you just accept my help?"

"It's not about that Emir. Maybe I just need some time alone. Me and Poyraz. A lot happened in the past few weeks I just need time to process it all away from everything"

"A way from me you mean?"

"No" Zeynep took a step towards him and put her hand on his chest.

"If you want you can come with us"
Emir was surprised by her offer. She's just invited him to her life. Maybe it was a good idea. He was curious about her life there too.

"Um.. I'll think about it" Emir replied to her in a low voice. Their faces were so close to each other. Suddenly Zeynep pulled away.

He cleared his voice and said "I'll go downstairs to say goodbye to my father and the quests and then I'll take you and Poyraz home"

"Okay"

Emir left and she took a deep breath.. Her and Emir are like gasoline and fire right now. She have to control herself more.