A Trilogy "Against the Odds" Book 2

A Photo Shoot

Can helped Sanem get Deniz and Ates down for the night. He went downstairs to fix himself a glass of whiskey while Sanem took a shower. He decided to take it outside and sit on the grass to look at the stars and think how he was going to talk to Sanem. After the nice day they had together talking and making up in a beautiful way from the argument. It was the last thing he wanted to do to upset her again. But, he had no other choice since he had a deadline to make. He said goodnight to both parents and slowly made his way up to the bedroom. Sanem was sitting up in bed on her laptop looking at furniture for the house. Can stripped down to only his briefs and crawled in beside her. She show him a bedroom set for their bedroom along with Livingroom furniture. The both agree and ordered it. She then put it on the nightstand and layed on Can's chest after she turned of the lamp. The moon light was shining in from the sliding glass doors. "Sanem, I need to talk to you about something."......."OK, I'm listening"........"Last night, I got an offer for a huge photo shoot with the Photography Magazine that I work for part-time. They gave me a deadline to answer. Unfortunately,  I have a contract with them and I have to at least do a photo shoot as well as an article for the magazine"........"That's good, you said you would make this your full time job now that you aren't working for the task force. That's one of the reasons why I wanted to build you your own Photography Studio"......."I know, but there is one small detail"......."What is that?"......... "I have to travel to Sicily to photograph models for a new swimwear line and then go on a hiking trip for a new line of gear as well as taking scenic photos"......."Wow! When would you have to go and how long will you be gone?"......."I would be gone for two, more like three weeks" Sanem didn't say a word as she layed there in the dark thinking about all that was going on here at home with the final things being finished up on both of their businesses as well as moving possibly in their new home. Then on top of that she was planning the twins first birthday. And now a boat course thrown in there. She was begin to feel overwhelmed but, not letting Can know. "When do they want you to go?"......."Monday"......."Damn! That's just five days away. This sucks, the timing is bad with all that's going on here"........"I know. I'm really sorry Sanem. My hands are tied and I really can't get out of this" Sanem climbs out of bed and walks out on the terrace very frustrated at this point. She stood at the railing as tears stated to fill in her eyes. Can got out of bed and went out sitting down on the chaise lounge. Sanem kept her back facing him. Below the parents were sitting out on the patio enjoying the beautiful evening of a full moon shining on the sea and a sky full of bright stars. They heard Sanem begin to talk and was just as surprised when they heard her talking to Can. "Can, I am not upset with you about this photo shoot. It's just the timing of it. Do you not realize what still has to be done to get ready for our Grand Opening. I need you here."........"Can't we postpone it?"........"NO, We can't. The Hotel has blocked a whole floor of rooms for the guest. The Catering Company has begun to make the preparations, a huge tent is rented and all the invitations have been sent out. You know this is about your Studio opening too Can, not just mine. Your Dad, Emre and Leyla are working on a big advertising campaign for us. Can't you postpone it until after the Grand Opening. I will sacrifice us moving over to the Island just so we can open up"........ "I can't Sanem"........."I am sick and tired of all these road blocks. When will they stop? If it's not one thing its another. Fuck it I give up" Sanem goes storming off and heads downstairs only to see both parents sitting there. "Guess you heard all of this" she said walking down toward the beach. Can put on a pair of shorts and goes down to fix himself a glass of whiskey. He goes outside seeing both parents watching Sanem walk down to the beach. "Son, what is going on?" Aziz asked. He sits down on a stool at the bar and begins to tell them what was going on.
"Let me ask you this Son, will you be able to make it for the Grand Opening?"........ "It depends on if it stays on schedule. That's why I asked Sanem to postpone it just in case"........"OK Son! This is what we are going to do and your fucking ass better be at the Grand Opening. If you have to fly home for one night you will be here for Sanem's night to shine and of course your Studio. We will help her get everything in order and it will go on either way with or with out you. She has sacrificed enough. And we will make it one hell of a evening. You need to understand that it cannot be change to make it convenient for you. The Catering Company, Hotel, Reporter's, The Press and any other things that she has booked are busy with other bookings and she had to take what was available or otherwise it would be months before she could open up. So go and do what you must and be here for her. Do you understand me Son?"........"Yes Dad"......"Good, tomorrow the six of us will sit down and discuss everything. Don't let us down Son. You fucking better be here no matter what and dressed up like the rest of us" Can looked down at Sanem that was now sitting down on the beach "Should I go to her?"........"No, leave her be. My daughter needs to think. She will come back with a plan and we will listen to her." Nihat said "I hope so. She said she wanted to give up."........"We all know she will fight for it being the spit fire she is" added Mevkibe

A half an hour later here comes Sanem walking up from the beach. Mihriban had poured her a glass of wine, jestured to her as she approached to sit down and drink it. After drinking the whole glass in one gulp she looked at her Husband and said "Can go! but, I will not put off my Grand Opening any longer. It will happen whether you are here or not. You can do your own Opening when you get back" she then looks at both sets of parents and asked "Will you four please help me. I need all the help I can get" The four of them nodded yes. "GOOD, Thank you! I am going to bed and we will talk about the plan in the morning." She gets up looks at Can and heads off to bed. He knew it was best to stay put and not go after her. "Good night son, sleep well. I want to have a nice long talk with you alone. See you in the morning" The parents left him sitting there with his glass of whiskey and went to bed.