[•Nuri's POV•]
"What! I thought you might stay here and help me prepare" I said, hating her idea of going to Konya. "Dear, I told you I have a workshop. It is my dream job, Alright? Also, my friends said a special guest was coming. Moreover, if you can quit your job just because you need more time to prepare for your demonstration then why can't I go and take this workshop? Huh?" I fell silent at Yeşim's words, I didn't have the courage to tell her that 'Your role model is the biggest jerk in the world', so I cooked up the excuse of my demonstration tomorrow. I also realized everybody in that family was a jerk because it's been three days and no sign of anybody, not even Ferit bey, well I couldn't care less.
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"See you, dear, I love you, okay?" She said kissing my cheek and took her suitcase and left, even Deren went with her as she had school. I was left alone and it was pretty early in the day too. I made myself tea and relaxed on the sofa with the TV on. It was too early to start preparing and I was very lazy, after a long time, there was nowhere I had to be.
But then I jumped when I heard the doorbell, Yeşim surely must have forgotten something and when I got up from the couch, something fell in my eye and while rubbing it I opened the door, even my hair interfered while rubbing so I didn't really look at her, I opened the door and spoke, "Yeşim, take what you forgot and leave. Something just went in my eye and you are going to your beloved Konya and leaving me here all alone" I complained, exaggerating most of it as I made my way to the washroom to wash my eye.
I heard the door close but there was no reply, "Are you silent because you are guilty? Yup, I knew it!" I called from the restroom. After washing, I took the towel and was drying my eyes with it and walked to the hall, there still was no reply, "Yeşim? Girl, at least say bye if you have left and wh-" I hit myself on something hard, "I remember no wall being here" I mumbled to myself and moved the towel from my face and the first thing I saw was a suit, I jumped back an yelled, "Ah!" "Nuri, calm down" said Ferit bey, startled.
"Ferit bey... What are you doing here? Do you think it is really fun to startle someone like this? You took half my life, I really thought you were a pillar made of concrete, don't ever do that!" I yelled at him, "Okay... Fine... Calm down. I am just here because of Idris" he said, then I paused, "One minute, Did Idris ask you to come here?" "He wouldn't let me eat or think or do anything. He keeps on telling me to try convincing you, he even said he won't eat anything but food made by you" he said.
The poor sweet boy and I was about to change my mind about the resignation but suddenly I came back to my senses. "So Ferit bey, are you here to convince me?" "No... I am here to decorate the house" he said with those cold eyes, with the only intention to annoy. "Very funny" I said and went to my room to place back the towel.
He seemed to follow me and when I turned to go back to the living room, his huge size stopped me. "Ferit bey, can you try staying in one place? You make the house smaller" I said with the only intention to annoy him back. He nodded and gave me a pitiful look and went to sit on the couch.
"I meant you have to leave" I said strictly, "I can't go home as long as I have convinced you" "Well I will repeat it a 100 more times, your brother is a jerk and I don't want a job that has anything to do with him" I said and went to the kitchen. He got up and stood near the kitchen door.
"Nuri, you don't work for him, you work for me. I will make sure he stays away from you, I will give you job security and in return, you can give me peace of mind..." he said and sighed, I chuckled and thought about Idris constantly talking, but I took a potato and started to remove its peel with a knife. "... Moreover, Özgür didn't even kiss you, then why are you so upset, he-" I raised my knife and pointed it at Ferit bey, he took a step back and raised his hand in mid-air, surrendering,
"Look here Ferit bey, if he did or didn't isn't the topic of discussion and even if-" "Can you put the knife down and speak, I don't want any more accidents" he said. I slammed the knife down on the table, "As I was saying, even if he did or did not I won't come to work for you" "Why? Haven't you been kissed before?" I took the knife back in my hand and spoke, "Ferit bey, I swear you will make me a murderer!" I said and returned to my potatoes.
"Nuri, listen, look at me" I faced him annoyed, "Özgür has left for Konya and he won't be back for over a week" "Even him?" I asked, "What do you mean 'even him'?" "Even Yeşim left long before for some workshop" "Who's Yeşim?" He asked, "Well Yeşim is my roo-, hold on why should I tell you that?" I said and returned to my potatoes.
"Nuri, listen, at least stay for one more week till Özgür comes back. After he comes you can leave if you want to" he said, the offer was generous but I won't accept it that easily. "What do I get in return?" "Money, what more do you want?" He asked, "Let's make a deal, I cook for one week and..." "And?" He was impatient and asked frowning. "You will help me prepare for tomorrow's demonstration" I said and smiled.
"Nuri, I can't cook. If I could, I wouldn't have to hire you in the first place" he said, "As if I'll let you. You might poison me" I replied and he chuckled, "Then what am I supposed to do?" He asked sighing. "Not much, you just have to sit here" and I lead him into the living room. "And do what you are best at doing, criticizing people, but in this case, you will criticize my cooking. You will tell even the slightest fault, deal?" I asked and held out my hand.
"Nuri, I have a lot of things to do and a lot of meetings to attend" "That's fine too, you can leave now and never show your face around here? Okay?" I asked irritating him, he sighed, "Okay deal..." He said and I shook his hand. "So here's the remote and there's the tv, enjoy. You know you should be grateful that you get to eat it all for free" I said heading back to the kitchen, "Uh-huh, very..." He mumbled, I couldn't care less and started cooking.
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Ferit bey took his job too seriously, I gave him a caramel pudding, "Too sweet", vegetable soup - "Too much water", Potato fries - "Too dry, and burnt at the edges" I was so angry by now, but even after all those comments, he would lick the plate clean. "Ferit bey, don't take this that seriously" I said finally, "Don't misunderstand me Nuri, but I just want to help you prepare for your demonstration. Moreover, you did tell me to point out even the smallest mistake, and thankfully I won't have to eat lunch, keep the plates coming" he said and I could see him grinning secretly. I wanted to dump the plate of pasta I had in my hand on his head.
It was evening and I was still suffering because of my one-time decision. "I better leave now Nuri, Idris will reach home soon" Ha! Finally! He got up and took his coat and when he was about to leave, there was a knock on the door, "Who is it now?" I mumbled and went to open the door, "Nuri!" It was Idris.
He hugged me, I laughed, "What are you doing here big guy?" I asked hugging him back. At that time another guy came up the stairs, "It's Miss Nuri right?" "Yes" I nodded smiling, "I am uh... Ah, Ferit bey, we didn't expect to see you here" then Idris saw him too, "Abi? What are you doing here?" Asked Idris, "It's funny I should be asking you that young man" he said and frowned at Idris. He tried smiling but I covered him, "Shall we talk inside?" I asked and lead the party to the living room.
I was standing near Idris while Ferit bey interrogated him. Idris said that after the drawing class, when Bashir was gonna take him to the restaurant, he said he wanted to eat from here. So Bashir was forced to call Miss Nazmiya and get my address from her and they came here. Ferit bey even interrogated Bashir, the other man, who brought Idris here, I pitied them both.
When the interrogation ended, I asked, "So you both haven't eaten anything till now?" "Nope" said Idris, "Good, then there will be no leftovers. Come on, the three of you sit down at the table, I have more than enough for everybody, soon Deren will also come" I said and smiled.
Idris was the first to be at the table and I served for the three of them, "Ferit bey, Miss Nuri, I am very sorry to bother you all" said Bashir as he sat down. "No worries, a friend of Idris is a friend of mine" I said and smiled at him, and we shared a fist bump.
"Nuri, won't you sit down?" Asked Idris, "After Deren comes" I said, "Who's that?" "She's my friend" I said and smiled, "Okay, any friend of Nuri is a friend of mine!" He said copying me, I laughed. I noticed that Ferit bey didn't touch his meal, "Nuri, I can't eat anymore" said Ferit bey, seeing me stare. "Abi, did you eat anything else?" Asked Idris getting suspicious.
"Uh... No dear, Uh... I am not feeling that well" he said and I glared at him, he gave me a look which clearly asked me to shut up, I still kept staring at him. "Abi, what were you doing here" asked Idris, drinking water. "I came here to convince Nuri as you asked me to" "Did you?" Asked Idris expectantly, and looked at me, I smiled and nodded, "Yippee!" He exclaimed.
At that time, "I am home" I heard Deren's sound and went to check. "Welcome, we have guests- Ferit bey, Idris and their driver Bashir" "Your boss?" She whispered back, I nodded. She came to the living room and introduced herself and sat down near Idris and ate.
"Excuse me" said Ferit bey and got up to take a call and went to the balcony. When he came back he asked, "Idris, Çıhan is back early and waiting for us at home, let's leave?" "Okay" replied Idris and got up. Deren helped me clean the plates and when the three of them were about to leave, Idris asked me, "You will surely be there tomorrow morning right?" "I promise, let me kiss you" I said and kissed his head.
"Sorry for the inconvenience" said Ferit bey, and before leaving, smiled at me in that same different way. "I am also very sorry to disturb you" said Bashir. "Ferit bey, then I will go to the company and you will take Idris right?" Ferit bey nodded, "Have a good evening" said Bashir when he left. "Bye-bye Nuri, keep your promise!" Called Idris from the stairs, "I will! Good night" I replied and waved.