Goal of my life | Kenan Yildiz

New goal

Two and a half months later

I accepted Dad's offer, took over his newly opened gallery in Turin. I made this decision because I finally admitted to myself that Amsterdam was suffocating me. Even my major at university was not to my taste and interest. Art was what I wanted to do and now I was one step further towards achieving that goal. Unfortunately, Erica returned to Amsterdam, but promised to visit me often.

I rented an apartment almost in the city centre, on a very narrow and quiet street. I dare say I feel wonderful. I am starting my life afresh and this time I am in the right direction.

Friday night

Today we are organizing an event at the gallery and I am very happy that I quickly found a partner - Leo. He is young, ambitious and very gallant. Thanks to him I didn't collapse from nervousness tonight. I wore a simple and elegant black dress, with my hair up and minimalistic black heels.

-Is everything ready? The catering's all set, isn't it? - I rolled my eyes in all directions, biting my lower lip.
-'Take a drink and calm down,' Leo said calmly, handing me a glass of white wine, 'he smiled at me.
-'Thank you. You're so kind. - I smiled at him too. He always managed to bring me down to earth with his deep brown eyes.

The gallery started to fill up with people and I tried to walk through to thank them all. My apprehension slowly began to pass. But it wasn't for long.
Through the door walked the man I hadn't thought about in at least a month. I'd just started to turn him into a distant memory, but fate seemed to know its business. So I found myself in a situation I had hoped to miss. Our eyes found each other immediately, even though we were at a distance and there were so many other people around us.
-"I can't believe it!" shouted Leo quietly beside me, "The Juventus footballer has accepted the invitation. This is going to be great for the news. - He nudged me gently.
At that moment, I noticed Kenan's look become even more serious seeing Leo next to me touching me.I wasn't prepared for this meeting since the guest list was entirely Leo's responsibility. Next time I'll check just in case.
I smiled slightly at Leo, "Will you excuse me for a moment. - I made my way to the bathroom to get some privacy and calm my racing heart.I looked in the mirror and saw that I had blushed. I took a deep breath and put on some lip gloss. I opened the door and standing in front of me was none other than Mr. Yildiz. I nodded my head at him and smiled.
-Belle, I didn't know you were here in Turin. - He muttered.
-'You wouldn't know, you haven't looked for me since the last time we met at the hotel. - I said quietly
-What are you doing here? - he asked.
-I manage the gallery. - I answered him in a monotone.
-So you live here? - I shook my head in a yes sign. Suddenly I heard a familiar voice -Leo. Again, saving me from a situation - how could I not be grateful to him.
-Belle, I've been looking all over for you. - He came up beside me and put his hands on my shoulders. - A journalist wants to ask a few questions.
I saw Kenan's pupils dilate when he saw Leo's hand on me.
-'Mr Yildiz, thank you very much for honouring our invitation. - Leo smiled and pulled me to walk faster towards the journalist.

The evening passed by imperceptibly. I talked to so many journalists that my mouth went dry. My legs ached and I dreamed of the moment I would go home and fall asleep on the spot.The guests left and it was just me and Leo. We did a pretty good job together. We locked up and were out front.
-Belle, let me drive you home. - He smiled at me and walked over.
-No need, I'll call a cab. You should go home to rest. Thank you very much.
-Belle, I really like you, you know? - he said suddenly.
-Leo, I like you too, but as a colleague and a friend. - I smiled slightly.He grabbed my chin and lifted it to look him in the eye. I blushed. I was worried he was going to kiss me. I didn't want to.
-Belle, get in my car. - I heard a familiar voice call out.

Leo and I both turned to see Kenen leaning against his Porsche.