He had a lot of questions in his head. How did this man get his wife's phone number?
Omer: He's asking for trouble.
He sighed and looked at Kıvılcım. He thought for a moment and deleted the message so she wouldn't see it.
It was late afternoon. Ali woke up and started calling his parents. Kıvılcım and Omer got up and went to their son. Omer grabbed his back. Sleeping in a sitting position caused him pain.
Kıvılcım: And you what?
Omer: I fell asleep sitting on the couch.
Kıvılcım: Ah, Omer. You should have woken me up.
Omer: No, it's nothing. The pain will soon pass. I didn't want to wake you.
Kıvılcım: You're thinking about me and our son, and you're forgetting yourself.
Omer: I'm fine. Really.
Kıvıclım: Fine.
Ali: Mom, dad.
Omer: Good morning, son. How are you?
Ali: Good.
Kıvılcım: Nothing hurts you?
Ali: No.
Kıvılcım: That's good.
Doctor came.
Doctor: Hello everyone.
Omer: Hello.
Doctor: How is our little patient?
Ali: Not small. Big.
They laughed.
Doctor: Forgive me.
Kıvılcım: Can we go home?
Doctor: Yes. The fever is gone. The drugs we administered worked very quickly.
Omer: Great.
Doctor: I'll prepare a discharge from the hospital in a minute.
Kıvılcım: Thank You.
The doctor left the room. Kıvılcım and Omer hugged their son tightly.
Omer: Come on, son. We're going home.
Ali: Hurray!
Kıvılcım: Put a sweater on him.
Omer: Okay.
Kıvılcım Kıvılcım looks around the room.
Omer: Are you looking for something?
Kıvılcım: Have you seen my phone? I can't find him.
Omer looked at her.
Omer: Ehm ... I have it in my pocket. You dropped it while you were sleeping. I took it so you wouldn't forget it.
Kıvılcım: Okay. Thank You.
Omer: If that's all, let's go.
...
Abdullah was sitting in his office. He was going through the documents. His assistant Yusuf knocked on the door.
Abdullah: Come in.
Yusuf: Mr. Abdullah, you have a guest.
Abdullah: Who's that?
Yusuf: Mehmet Yılmaz.
Abdullah: Mehmet. Of course, let him in.
Yusuf opened the door and let Mehmet in.
Mehmet: Mr. Abdullah, I'm very glad to see you.
Abdullah: Hello, Mehmet. How is your father?
Mehmet: Very good. He sends his regards to you.
Abdullah: Thank You. Give him my regards.
Mehmet: Of course. [he smiled]
Abdullah: Sit down. Do you want something to drink?
Mehmet: Coffee, please.
Abdullah: What is the purpose of your visit?
Mehmet: I hear you are planning to build a hotel near Izmir.
Abdullah: That's true. We are looking for an architect to help us create a building design.
Mehmet: And that's why I'm coming to you. I want to help. I can take care of it, if you will agree.
Abdullah: Really? It would be great.
Mehmet: No problem.
Abdullah: I need to discuss this with my brother.
Mehmet: You're the boss of the company, and you have the final word.
Abdullah: That's right. In that case, I agree.
Mehmet: Wonderful.
Abdullah: I'll notify Omer of the decision. You will have to report to the company administration to provide your data needed to draw up the contract.
Mehmet: Good. Who should I go to?
Abdullah: Kıvılcım Ünal.
Mehmet smiled.
Mehmet: Of course.
Abdullah: Thank you very much.
Mehmet: Pleasure's all mine.
Abdullah: If you have any questions, please e-mail or call Omer. He's in charge of this project.
Mehmet: I understand. Thank you for your trust. Goodbye.
Abdullah: Goodbye.
Mehmet left the office. He wouldn't stop smiling. From now on, he'll be able to see his old love, Kıvılcım more often. He pulled the phone out of his jacket pocket and checked to see if he got the message, but he got nothing. He left the building and went home.
...
Omer and Kıvılcım returned home with Ali. He was tired, so Kıvılcım carried him to his room and put him to sleep.
Sonmez: Son. Where have you been? Metehan told me you ran out of the house early this morning.
Omer: Ali had a fever last night. It got worse overnight. We decided to go to the hospital because the meds we gave him weren't working.
Sonmez: Is it okay now?
Omer: Yes. It's better now.
Metehan: That's good.
Cimen: Was it just a fever?
Omer: Luckily yes.
Kıvılcım: He fell asleep.
Sonmez: You too go to bed.
Kıvılcım: No. We slept in the hospital.
Sonmez: Okay. I'll make you some tea. Sit down in the living room, I'll bring it to you.
Omer: Okay.
Metehan: Dad, I have a question.
Omer: Hm?
Metehan: Can you help me with the sketch of the building? I don't know how to do one thing.
Omer: I'll help. But later, because now I don't have the strength.
Metehan: Of course. It could be tomorrow. I have to give it back in a week.
Omer: Fine.
Metehan: When I'm done, we can start building a playground for Ali in the garden.
Omer: How do you know about that?
Metehan: Kerem told me.
Omer: Aha.
Metehan: Do you have a plan?
Omer: I have. I will show you later.
Sonmez brought tea for everyone and sat next to Cimen.
Omer: Thank You.
His phone started ringing. He looked at the caller, got up and went to his office. Answered the phone.
Omer: Hello, brother.
Abdullah: Hello, Omer.
Omer: What's up?
Abdullah: I found an architect who will help us design the hotel.
Omer: Great. Who's that?
Abdullah: He's an architect with a lot of experience.
Omer: It's good he has experience, but can you tell me who he is?
Abdullah: Mehmet Yılmaz.
Omer got angry.
Omer: Are you kidding?
Abdullah: No. Why would I joke?
Omer: Do you know who this man is?
Abdullah: Yes. I know his father. Mehmet is a good man.
He laughed.
Omer: Hm, we will see.
Abdullah: The decision has been made. I called to let you know.
Omer: But it's my idea.
Abdullah: I don't know why you're acting like this, but you have to accept my decision. From today, Mehmet is working with you.
Omer: As you want. I have to finish. Bye!
Abdullah: Bye!
He finished the conversation. He put the phone on the desk and hit the wall with his hand. It hurt him. They all looked at the door to Omer's office.
Omer: Damn it. You want me to work with him?
After a few minutes he left the room and went to the rest of the family.
Metehan: Dad, are you okay? Some strange sound came out of the room.
Omer: Yes. I just got a little nervous after the conversation.
Metehan: Work?
Omer: Yes.
Kıvılcım: Something serious?
Omer: We will talk later.
Kıvılcım: Okay.
Sonmez: In that case, as part of a break from work and this morning's events, we'll watch a movie.
Cimen: Yes!
Omer: Great!
Metehan: But I choose the film.
Kıvılcım: Fine.
They watched the movie and everyone went to their room. Sonmez decided to stay the night because it was late. Kıvılcım went to check on Ali. She went into his room and walked over to the crib. Ali was asleep. She touched his forehead with her hand to see if his forehead was warm. Omer approached them and hugged her from behind, putting his hands on her stomach. Kıvılcım smiled.
Omer: No fever?
Kıvılcım: No.
Omer: That's good.
Kıvılcım: It's the first time he's slept so long.
Omer: He's still weakened, that's why.
Kıvılcım: Maybe.
Omer: And how are you feeling?
Kıvılcım: Good. Although I'm a little tired.
Omer: Go lie down. I'll stay with him a little longer and come to you. We need to talk.
Kıvılcım: Okay.
Kıvılcım took a shower and put on her grey pajamas. She came out of the bathroom and went to bed. A few minutes later, Omer came into the room and sat next to her.
Kıvılcım: What do you want to talk about?
Omer: It's about work.
Kıvılcım: I'm listening.
Omer: Hotel in Izmir. My brother found an architect to help me design the building.
Kıvılcım: I think that's good news. Or not?
Omer: Hm...
Kıvılcım: Darling?
Omer: It's Mehmet Yılmaz.
Kıvılcım: WHAT?!?! What are you saying?
He was surprised by her reaction.
Omer: Why did you react like that?
Kıvılcım: I'm in shock. He appeared so suddenly.
Omer: I understand. I'm shocked too, but there's nothing we can do. The decision has been made.
Kıvılcım: Why him?
Omer: Brother has known him and his father for a long time.
Kıvılcım: Ehhh.
Omer: I wanted to tell you so you'd know.
Kıvılcım: I understand.
Omer: He is coming to the company tomorrow.
Kıvılcım did not answer, just nodded her head.
Omer hugged her and they both fell asleep.
...
Kıvılcım came to the company. She went into her office and sat down at her desk. Yusuf knocked on the door.
Kıvılcım: Yes?
Yusuf: Hello, Mrs. Kıvılcım. Mr. Mehmet Yılmaz came.
Kıvılcım: Eeee, let him in.
Mehmet entered her office.
Kıvılcım: Welcome Mr. Mehmet.
Mehmet: Hello Kıvılcım. [he smiled] Why so formally? We know each other.
Kıvılcım: You cooperate with our company.
Mehmet: Hm. As you want.
Kıvılcım: What can I help you with?
Mehmet: I brought the necessary documents and data for the contract.
Kıvılcım: I understand. Thank you.
Mehmet: You didn't answer my message.
Kıvılcım: What message?
Mehmet: Ah, Kıvılcım. Don't pretend.
Kıvılcım: I'm not pretending. I didn't get a message from you. Besides, how did you get my phone number?
Mehmet: Where I got it, that's my secret. But you sure you didn't get the message?
Kıvılcım: No. If that's all, you can leave.
Mehmet: You're kicking your guest out?
Kıvılcım: I have everything I need for a deal.
Mehmet: Okayyy.
He went up to her and put his hand on her shoulder. At that moment, Omer entered the room.
Omer: Kıv...
He stood still and looked at them. Kıvılcım turned towards him and walked away from Mehmet. Omer was furious, but did not want to show his emotions in front of his wife.
Kıvılcım: Omer
Omer: Hello, Mehmet.
Mehmet: Hello, Omer. Nice to see you.
Omer: Are you leaving?
Mehmet: I was just leaving. Thanks again very much for the meeting. Goodbye!
Kıvılcım: Goodbye.
Omer: Bye!
Mehmet left the room. Omer stood in front of his wife.
Omer: What happened here?
Kıvılcım: He brought the documents needed for the contract.
Omer: Okay. And?
Kıvılcım: Nothing happened between us. He came up to me and touched me and ...
Omer: Okay, okay. Don't explain yourself. I know nothing happened. But watch out for him.
Kıvılcım: I understand.
Omer: I talked to my brother. There's a charity ball in three days. We're invited. If you want, we can go, but if you don't, we will stay at home.
Kıvılcım: We will go.
Omer: Sure? You have to take care of yourself. I don't want you to overwork yourself.
Kıvılcım: Sure.
She smiled and kissed him on the lips.
Omer: I understand. [he smiled]
Kıvılcım: All right, that's enough. Get out. I still have to work.
Omer: Just a moment.
Kıvılcım: Omer!
Omer: Fine. What time do you get off work?
Kıvılcım: I've got a few deals to make. I think in four hours.
Omer: I'll be waiting for you. We'll go buy a dress together. My wife needs to shine.
She laughed.
Kıvılcım: As you want.
...
It's evening. Kıvılcım and Omer are getting ready for a charity ball. She wore a long, red dress. She had one leg uncovered.
Omer: You look beautiful, darling!
She smiled.
Kıvılcım: Thank You. You look elegant too.
Omer: Well, what to do when you have such a handsome husband.
Kıvılcım: Look at him.
They laughed.
They went to the hotel where the ball is taking place. They stopped in front of the entrance and got out. Omer gave the car keys to the person who parks the cars. They went inside and greeted the event organizers and the other guests. There were many well-known businessmen, politicians and people from the architectural industry. One of the guests was of course Mehmet Yılmaz.
Omer looked at him. He nodded his head in greeting. Mehmet did the same. He smiled at Kıvılcım, but she did not react. Between the tables there was a waiter with champagne. Since Kıvılcım is pregnant, he asked him for water. After a while the waiter came with a glass of water and handed it to her.
Kıvılcım: Thank You.
Waiter: You're welcome.
Kıvılcım: No need.
Omer: You can't drink alcohol, at least drink water.
Kıvılcım: Hahaha
Omer: It's a little boring here.
Kıvılcım: We just got here.
Omer: We'll bid on something in a minute and then we'll go home.
Kıvılcım: Omer.
Omer: Oh, my love. Fine.
Kıvılcım: I'll be right back.
Omer: Where are you going?
Kıvılcım: To the toilet.
Omer: I'll wait here for you.
Kıvılcım went to the toilet. Mehmet saw her leave the hall. He followed her. When she came out of the bathroom, she ran into Mehmet.
Kıvılcım: What are you doing here?
Mehmet: We need to talk.
Kıvılcım: We have nothing to talk about.
Mehmet: Kıvılcım, since we met again, I can't stop thinking about you.
Kıvılcım: Can you hear yourself? I have a husband. And besides, it's in the past.
Mehmet: Not for me.
Kıvılcım: Have you gone crazy?
He got close to her. He leaned her against the wall so she couldn't move.
Kıvılcım: Leave me.
Mehmet: I can't.
Kıvılcım tried to move away from him, but failed.
Omer got worried. Kıvılcım didn't come back for a long time. He was afraid something had happened to her. He went to the bathroom.
Mehmet put his hand on her face and kissed her. That's when Omer saw them. Kıvılcım pushed Mehmet away.
Kıvılcım: How dare you! You're a maniac!
Mehmet: I'm crazy about you.
Omer: What's that supposed to mean?
Kıvılcım: Omer... he
Omer: You vile man.
He walked up to him and punched him in the face with all his might. She was shaking.
Kıvılcım: Darling, please. Stop!
Omer: Don't interfere.
Mehmet: Hahaha, Mr. Omer. What aggression on your part.
Omer: Don't piss me off any more. How dare you kiss my wife?
Mehmet: I love her, and she might love me. [he smiled]
Kıvılcım: WHAT KIND OF NONSENSE ARE YOU TALKING?
Omer: I swear I'll kill you!
Mehmet: Hm, we will see...
Omer hit him again. There was blood this time. Kıvılcım was terrified. She tried to stop her husband, but he attacked Mehmet all the time. Security guards came in. They separated them from each other. Omer left with Kıvılcım. Mehmet went to the bathroom to wash his face and contact with his man.
Mehmet: Did you record that?
Man: Yes. All.
Mehmet: Great. Send it to me.
Man: I'll send it right away.
...
Kıvılcım and Omer were sitting in the car together. They were going home. Omer was furious.
Kıvılcım: You beat a man. What if he files a complaint against you to the police?
Omer: Let him fold. Bastard. I knew it would end badly, but I didn't know it would go this far. He kissed you. AH!
He hit his hand on the steering wheel. Kıvılcım jumped on the seat.
Omer: You two really have nothing in common?
Kıvılcım: HOW CAN YOU ASK ME THAT? Of course not. Since the hotel opened, I've only seen him at the company, then when you came to my office.
Omer: Okay, calm down.
Kıvılcım: You calm down. You almost killed him.
Omer: He deserved it.
Kıvılcım: You know that I don't like violence.
Omer: I know, but I had no choice.
Kıvılcım: If he goes to the police and tells them what happened. You don't think Omer. [she put her hand on her stomach] What will happen to us? Our children?
He looked at her and at her stomach. He took her hand and kissed her.
Omer: There will be nothing like that. There is no evidence.
Kıvılcım: What about those security guards?
Omer: They won't say anything. They didn't see everything.
Kıvılcım: I'm gonna go crazy right now.
Omer: Please, calm down. You can't be nervous.
She put her hand on her stomach.
Kıvılcım: Aaaaa!
Omer: Honey, what's going on?
Kıvılcım: It's nothing. It's about to pass.
Omer: I'm worried.
Kıvılcım: ARE YOU WORRIED? NOW?
Omer: I ...
Kıvılcım: You should have thought of me before you hit him.
She opened the window and breathed deeply. Her heart was beating like crazy. She was trying to calm down.
Omer: Are you okay?
Kıvılcım: ...
Omer: Kıvılcım?
Kıvılcım: I feel bad.
Omer: What's wrong with you?
Kıvılcım: I feel dizzy.
Omer: We'll be home soon.
...
Kıvılcım went to the bedroom to lie down. She wanted to be alone after what happened at the charity ball. Omer, Metehan, Cimen, Ali and Sonmez were sitting in the living room watching TV. Someone rang the doorbell. Metehan went to see who it was. He opened the door.
Policeman: Good evening, is Mr. Omer Ünal here?
Metehan: What's it about?
Policeman: Somebody filed a complaint against him for beating.
Everyone was in shock. It got noisy at home. Kıvılcım heard this noise and went downstairs.
Kıvılcım: Mom, what's happening?
Sonmez: Daughter, the police have come after Omer.
Kıvılcım looked at her husband and tears began to flow from her eyes. He went up to her and hugged her.
Omer: Calm down. Everything will be fine.
Kıvılcım: Nothing is gonna be okay. I told you.
He kissed her on the lips and went to the door.
Omer: I'm Omer Ünal.
Policeman: You're coming with us to the police station.
End of the chapter