[•Ferit's P.O.V•]
I was straightening my tie, looking at myself in the mirror. The house was silent so the both of them were still asleep, I slowly went to Idris' room and peeped in, they both were cuddled together. I went and sat on the stool near the bed and watched them for some time.
I have never seen Idris this happy with someone outside the family, she sure was a special girl. She was hugging Idris like she hugged my arm. I couldn't help smiling, thinking how I caught her at the pool, what clumsiness!
At that time, she opened her eyes, and rubbed them, even Idris stirred, but didn't open his eyes and cuddled his blanket. Nuri looked at me and then at Idris and the room. She slowly got out of the bed so as not to wake him up, even I got up and went out the room and she followed me.
"Did you sleep alright?" I asked when we came out, she nodded, "We talked for a long time, then Idris fell asleep" she said and smiled. "Okay, then I will go to the company now" I said "Have a good day, Ferit bey" She said, I nodded smiling and headed downstairs.
[•Nuri's P.O.V•]
Ferit bey left and Idris was having breakfast at the kitchen. "From where did you catch a cold?" I asked him, "I don't have a clue, everybody is sick nowadays" "It's winter right? being ill is common" I said, "Nuri, when is New Year?" "The day after tomorrow, why?" I asked wondering.
"My birthday is exactly five days from new year... January 6th" He said happily, "Really? So the big guy will be even bigger then?" he laughed, "I am not yet big, I will just be 8. When I am older I will be like my Abi, strong and handsome!" I laughed, "I like this cute face better" I said tickling him.
At that time, a lady came walking into the yard, "Aygün hanım buraya böyle yürüyemezsin!" said Malik, following her. I went out to the yard wondering what was happening, the lady stopped in front of me, She looked very similar to someone, She turned to Malik.
"Malik, Buraya bak, bu ev oğluma ait ve istediğim zaman buraya gelebilirim!" she said coldly. I obviously didn't understand anything, except the fact that she was not welcome. "Malik, is there something wrong?" I asked, "Miss Nuri, Ferit bey has asked me not to let her in here" he said, "Uh... Who are you?" I asked the lady, she was old and her face was wrinkled, but still she had a layer of makeup over it.
"Are you his new girlfriend?" asked the lady looking up and down at me and smiled. "What? I work here miss, who are you?" I asked again getting kinda mad. "Hmm... I see. I am Aygün, Ferit's mother" she said and held out her hand, I wondered wether I should kiss it but I just shook it.
Then Idris, came into the yard, "Grandma?" he asked standing near me, "Idris my dear!" she cried and went towards him to kiss his forehead. He didn't resist nor did he seem happy about it, he wiped the lipstick stain off of his forehead which made me giggle.
"Miss Aygün, please, don't get me fired" repeated Malik, "Malik, I won't leave, at least let me talk with Idris" she said. "Also can you bring me a cup of coffee?" She asked turning to me. "Okay, would you like something else?" "No, thank you dear" she said and went to the living room.
I wanted to use the coffee machine but exactly at that time, the power went off, so I had to make it myself. She was sitting in the living room and was talking with Idris. I took the cup and tray to the living room, "Idris, didn't you go to school?" "It's closed" he said, "Why is it closed?" "It's winter now, they will open after a few months" he replied.
"Grandma, why did you come here?" Asked Idris, "I wanted to meet your grandfather also your birthday is coming up right?" "You remember?" He asked, she laughed and rubbed his hair. "How can I ever forget?" She asked.
"I need to drink water" he said and went to the kitchen. "Miss Aygün, did you drink your coffee?" I asked her, "What work is it that you do here?" she asked back, "I am the cook and I take care of Idris while Ferit bey is at the company" I said.
"A cook? How long have you been here?" she asked, at that time Idris called me from the kitchen, "Nuri, let's play with the jigsaw puzzle outside, come on!" said Idris from the kitchen. "Can I play too?" She asked me, getting up. I was surprised, "Umm... Sure" I replied.
[•Ferit's P.O.V•]
"Ferit did you bring that other file, for the meeting in the evening?" asked Çihan, "No, I will go home now and get it, I also need to drop Idris at his drawing class, Bye" I said as I took my car keys and left the office. I got home quicker than I expected, but when I got out of the car, I saw Malik's face turn pale.
"Are you alright?" I asked him, "Ferit bey, I did ask her not to go up, but she didn't listen, Ferit bey she-" I cut him short and went up the stairs, was she here? Did that woman really have the guts to come here?
I was up the stairs and reached the yard and saw my worst nightmare, Aygün was sitting on the couch and Idris was near her, also why is Nuri handing her a glass of water, smiling? I was too mad to think.
I moved closer to the party with a cold face, "What are you doing here?" I asked her, "Ferit, welcome..." she said and got up to kiss me like a good mother. "Mom, what are you doing here?" I asked her again. "I came to see your father, and Idris" she said, I remember seeing her last at the funeral.
"Nuri, come to the kitchen" I asked her coldly, and went to the kitchen. She followed me silently. "Why did you let her in?" "Ferit bey, she just came suddenly and I couldn't say no" she replied. I paced up and down the room, "Did she come inside the house?" "She had coffee on the couch" said Nuri bravely.
"Why did you let her inside the house!?" I yelled at her. "Ferit bey, she is Idris' distant grandmother, and your mother, what was I supposed to do? Moreover she was so happy to see Idris" she replied. "She dosen't care about anybody but herself!"
"Ferit bey, I tell you that she was happy to see Idris but you don't listen. It is you who is selfish and only you who cares about himself!" she yelled back. "Nuri, leave this house, YOU ARE FIRED!" "I should have never come to work anyway" she said. At that time, Idris appeared at the door and he heard everything.
Nuri took her bag and then saw him. She went near him and stroked his head gently smiling, then she left. Idris was very frightened by the conversation, he ran back inside, to his room. I didn't follow him but went to the yard and Özgür also appeared.
He was surprised to see Aygün and Nuri, he seemed to be blocking her path so she pushed him away and went down the stairs. He gave me a stunned expression and I didn't have much to give him in return. He came and greeted his aunt.
She smiled at him, "I will go and check on Idris" he said and went inside, giving me a puzzled look. I turned to face Aygün, She got up, "Ferit, She was a nice girl, but leave that... I am really sorry for your father. I came as soon as I knew, to apologize. Also, the mansion near the rocks have not been used for a long time, I will stay there for some time" she said.
"What are you sorry for? Are you sorry for being with Umur?" I asked, rage overflowing inside me. "Son, I regret, I really do" she said and came closer to touch my face but I stepped back. She paused and didn't come nearer. "We will talk when you have calmed down, say bye to to the boys' for me" She said and left. I still can't believe how she had the courage to face me?
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I was sitting and drinking at the couch outside, Özgür joined me soon after. He poured a glass for himself, and spoke, "Her eyes were red" I frowned at him, "What you did was wrong, the girl had nothing to blame" he said, I sighed and drank my glass, "She let that women in here" I said.
"Do you think, even if she didn't let her in, she would go away. She is your mother, she is as stubborn as you are. Moreover why do you hate her so much?" he asked, I leaned forward, "You know exactly why" I said, "When my father left, she was too sad to stay with his memories, moreover she had an arranged marriage, she was sure to leave" he said in a heartless way, looking at the moon.
A thing that surprised me was, Özgür was never sad when he talked about his father, but I knew he was weeping deep inside. "Even Idris was sad when you yelled at her, he cried" said Özgür, my heart paused. I got up to go to his room and Özgür held me back.
"He's sleeping, if you want him to talk to you you have to bring back Nuri, he said" I looked at Ozgür disbelievingly. "Anyway, let's both get some sleep, it was a rough day. We will go to her house tomorrow" he said and placed his hand on my shoulder, I shook it off and went back to my room to sleep.
I guess I was angry at everything and everybody, but I felt I was angrier at myself for accusing Nuri. Özgür was right in a way, it was sure she would leave my father also I knew I got this stubborn nature from her. I couldn't blame Nuri, and for the first time in my life, I was guilty.