A Trilogy "Against the Odds" Book 2

Something Still Missing

Sanem was up the next morning before Can. Wrapping herself up in a blanket she quietly went outside sat on the balcony and began to draw in her sketch pad. The waterfalls began to change but, even though things had a  turning point with her and Can she still felt something was missing in her life. She had what alot of people don't have, a business of her own, two babies that struggled to survive at birth now fully recovered active as can be, a beautiful home and she has healed from the scars that had haunted her for so long. Than last night she began to let Can back into her heart. It will still be some hard work on both of their part but, she trusted him enough to reconnect with him as one. He was the gentle Can again that made love to her the very first time on the Island sometime ago. She just couldn't help feel that a piece was still missing from her heart and on her next therapy session hopefully the therapist would help her so she could figure it out. Sanem quitely went back in the room. Can was laying in bed awake now watching her lay the pad on the small table. "Sanem are you alright?" She turned around and said "Good Morning, yes I am ok. We need to get moving. I'll take a shower now and pack so we can check out before the brief meeting with the instructor"........."OK, I'll let you have your space. When you finish I'll get in" He watched her gather her things and go into the bathroom closing the door behind her. He layed there for a few minutes and just couldn't help but see in Sanem's eyes that something still was not quite right with her. So he got up from the bed and started to pack his bag and hers to. Taking the charger and things off the table he saw the pad. He paused for a moment than flipped the pages to the last drawing. He look at the date and saw it was today with the words underneath it "The missing piece" he looked at the waterfall and noticed that it came together at the top and half way down it had split into two not being fully connected. He spoke out loud but softly to himself "Baby, I truly hope you find this missing piece?" Just as he put it back on the table Sanem opened the door all ready "It's all yours Can! I'll get the rest of the things packed."........"OK, would you like me to drive you to meet Ozgur? Maybe we can get something to eat on the way"........"Sure. That would be nice."

Everyone checked out and Can took his and Sanem's luggage to his truck. The group met just outside the front entrance on the patch of grass off to the side. "I want to Thank You all for coming. There are a few things that I want you to do. I asked you to bring your workbooks with you this morning. I want you to switch yours with your partner. When you have time alone open it and read what they wrote in it. You maybe surprised of what was written. Than make time with your partner sometime in your day to sit down and discuss it with each other. Take one section at a time you can do it once a week how ever it works for you both. This way you can continue to work on your concerns, desires and dreams together. In the next few weeks I will be sending you information on another Seminar with the date. It will be held here. I highly recommend that you come. This Seminar is only for this group and it is based on Couple’s Meditation. Learning to meditate as a couple will help you be fully present and engaged in whatever you are doing. This will deepen your connection, increase communication, and help you read your spouse in a way you never could before. Meditating is a fantastic way to strengthen your relationship. One of the reasons it’s such a great tool for couples is because meditation is extremely varied. So please look for this information that will be emailed to each of you. And besides I will be looking forward to hearing and SEEING how you are doing? " As Can stood behind Sanem listening to the instructors final words he  softly place a kiss or two on her shoulder. She turned to look back at him asking what he wanted and shook his head like it was nothing. The instructor added "Some of you looked at me when I said SEEING. Well, I was quite obvious this morning when I saw you. Don't be a bit surprised if some of you are pregnant. It happens when a milestone is reached between you and your partner. So with that being said. Good Luck and hope to see you in a few months. Have a safe trip home and now you may leave" Everyone shook hands hugged and left the property.

When Can and Sanem reached the airport waiting for Ozgur to land. They sat in the truck as Sanem layed her head on his shoulder. "Are you going to be in the shop all week".........."Yes, I have creams to make. I gave Ayhan a few days off since she covered for me while I was at the Seminar. Besides I must be there tomorrow because when I turned on my phone she had sent me a text saying that a businessman and his wife came in on Friday and asked for me. She said they will stop by before they head home on Tuesday and really wanted to talk to me about something."......."I wonder what they want?"........"I don't know guess I will find out tomorrow. I will be staying with your Dad and Mihriban while you are gone. It's much easier for me getting ready and not have to worry about getting Deniz and Ates up and out the door to take them over since they babysit for us. And besides I don't like being home alone at our house when you are not there."......."How about when I come home on Friday, I'll take Deniz and Ates home and you can just come straight there. I'll be home for two weeks. Have some photos session set up at the studio. Dad said he would go to the Agency a few day to check on things there.".......Ozgur had finally arrived. Can took Sanem's luggage and handed it to Ozgur  and told him what time to pick him up on Friday. Can turned to Sanem and said "Let me know when you get to Dad's I want to call and video chat with Deniz and Ates before you put them down for the night. Please take care of yourself and I will see you on Friday. Sanem, I Love You, you are my world please don't ever forget that"......."I do Love You Can. Please just be a little bit more patient with me. I still feel a piece to a puzzle is missing and I hope I will figure out what it is. I do know it is not a missing piece pertaining to you. It something else"........"That nice to hear it's not me. You'll figure it out. Now get going I'll talk to you tonight." They both kiss goodbye. He stood at his truck to watch them take off and left when the plane as out of his sight.