Zara was taken to the Deniz's room by Alina. It was large as Zara's house. Zara looked around amazingly.
"Have a rest. Let's chat more later." Alina left leaving Zara alone.
Zara couldn't believe her eyes seeing that huge room. It was like a luxury apartment. There were a dressing room, bathroom, separate music room and a small salle. Zara lost in her thoughts. She had never imagined having a life like that. She proceeded towards the largest window next to the music room. She could see the half of the garden through it. Zara liked the scene there, so she rested while lying to the window bar. Deniz came out from the music room and bumped into Zara who was standing there.
Both got nervous seeing each other. Zara was afraid that she could get earful from him. But he didn't utter a word and walked to the dressing room. She became curious seeing his muteness.
Deniz came out wearing a blue denim and a black jacket, "I'm going out and don't let my parents to know that." he left saying to Zara. She nodded her head unwillingly.
She was looking him leaving in his car from the window. Even she wanted to go to the hospital to visit her father, it was late hour and Zara didn't have enough money for a taxi.
After sometime, room door was knocked few times and Alina came in.
"Zara come down for dinner. Grand pa personally invited you to have dinner together."
"Sure.. it's great." By the time Zara was starving so her became delighted.
"Where's our playboy?" Alina inquired about Deniz.
"He..he is inside the music room." Zara lied without an option.
"Oh.. grand pa will feel bad. Let me call him." Alina was about to visit Deniz but Zara got into her way.
"Actually, he asked me not to disturb. He won't like it." Zara said out of fear to get exposed.
"Ok then, his wife has the rights for him." Alina smiled at her. "Let's go." Zara obeyed and followed her to the dining room. It looked like a dinner table from an English movie. Zara was staring with open mouth.
Everyone was there except Deniz. They looked happy seeing Zara.
"Sit beside me." Camillie showed a chair.
Zara sat in between Camillie and Alina greeting everyone.
"Good to see you Zara. How was the trip?" Albert asked willingly.
"I love the beach and sunset."
"Ha..ha..ha… Deniz would say the same thing." Albert laughed. "But where's he?"
"He's writing a song." Zara gave a fake reply. Albert looked upset about Deniz's negligence.
"But he should come down and join us. Doesn't he know this is a family dinner." Albert asked from David.
"I'll go and bring him." David replied and got up.
"No need David. We'll dine together. He's not someone who obeys anyway. He and his music." Albert sounded worried.
But Zara felt thankful for not getting exposed. She dined without a sound. Albert was observing her innocent attitude. He felt glad having such a naive girl for his grandson. Dining with them made Zara feel wonderful. She had never received such a lovely dinner. So, she enjoyed all the dishes happily.
Deniz was in his friend, Claude's home. Claude was a music director as well as a good guitarist. Deniz and Claude studied music together in college. Since then, they were keeping a good friendship. On that day it was Claude's birthday as well. So, beside Deniz there were few other friends too. Deniz knew that Esmee would come there. That was the reason for his attendance despite ignoring his own family. Claude came with snacks.
"Have some. Laura made them specially for you."
Deniz didn't have any appetite to have them. His only hope was to meet Esmee and solve the problems between them.
"I'm not hungry Claude. I'm waiting for Esmee. Did you really invite her?" Deniz was curious.
"Of-course Deniz. Why would I skip?"
"Ok then, let's wait." Deniz was full of hope.
His eyes were eagerly waiting for her. But she didn't arrive. Finally, he decided to leave the party and went to Esmee. Deniz left the Claude's house despite his entreaty and came to the car. Suddenly, a blue car arrived to the place and parked next to Deniz's.
Deniz was astonished seeing Esmee getting down with a handsome guy. Both had come together like a lovely couple. Deniz didn't expect to meet her in that manner. So, he became numb and mute. Esmee put her hand around that man's waist even without considering Deniz. Deniz turned his head aside until they left the park.
Deniz was full of wrath. He didn't expect her to be like this. His grievance could easily see from the sparking eyes. He managed himself hard being wretched. Claude came to him at that moment.
"Deniz, I'm sorry dude. I shouldn't have invited her."
"I don't care. It is better, I left the party before." Deniz told him without facing to Claude. Claude could understand his feelings being betrayed by Esmee. "I'll leave. Bye." Deniz hurried and drove away. Claude was watching him leaving.
Deniz reached home but he didn't want to go in. He lied in the car thinking about Esmee's alteration. Their togetherness was the most beloved part of his life. They had dated for two years. And they were friends since college. So he felt like crying thinking about her.
Deniz was asleep when David called him out. He woke up with the knocking sound behind. He had slept in the car whole night even without knowing. He got down from the car while David was staring at him angrily.
"Very good Deniz. You've become insane." His words were angrier than his look. Deniz didn't wish to argue. Even he didn't have proper answer after appearing like that.
"Where did you disappear last night?" David questioned him.
"I was in the room dad. I felt tired. So, I didn't come for dinner. Didn't Zara tell you?"
"Zara? Now you're using her too. What a shame Deniz! She's from a middle-class family and still she has lots of good qualities than you. She lied for you and you thought I could believe that."
"Dad please. Let me handle my life. I have done what you had asked for." Deniz was untoward too.
"Ok sure, handle your life with Zara. You're going to live with her. Grand pa arranged our outer villa for you two." David said straight. Deniz was amazed to hear his words. He didn't need Zara in his life. Furthermore, that would be going to irritate for both of them since they didn't like each other.
"What? I can't do that dad, please talk with grand pa."
David didn't seem to be heeding him, so he replied, "You and Esmee wanted to go there after marriage, right? Now, what's the issue? Get ready to move on tomorrow."
Deniz went inside fuming.
Zara was unpacking her stuff when Deniz came to the room. He frowned at her throwing his jacket to the bed.
"Don't unpack them. You don't live here." He said.
Zara started to put them into her baggage again following his order. Deniz got even more upset with her silence. He went to Zara and booted her luggage. All her clothes were spread over the carpet.
"What did I do?" Zara asked with teary eyes. Her sound was sorrowful too.
"Don't show your face. I hate it the most." Deniz said in a fiery manner.
Zara couldn't understand his words, she decided to stay away from his anger and walked towards the door.
"Where are you going? To complain mom?" He wasn't enough of his drama.
Zara didn't know how to react with his attitude. Every time, he had problems with her behavior. He had become unjustifiable baselessly ever since Zara entered his life.
"Why are you thinking like that Mr. Deniz. I didn't…." Zara couldn't complete her sentence further. Her lips were usurped by Deniz by then. Zara tried to push him away but his sturdiness was rather powerful. So, she had to get stuck between the wall and his bare chest. Deniz's lusty arms were crushing her slender body allaying his desires. Few minutes had passed but he didn't want to let her go. "…hm…" Zara was paining. Small tear drops were flowing on her cheeks. But, neither he was aware nor cautious about Zara's feelings. He was chewing her lips like a beast.
"Don't argue with me ever. Now go and pack my stuff too." Deniz said after redeeming Zara. Her lips had turned purple and eyes were red. Zara stayed benumbed for a while breathing highly. Deniz glimpsed at her and then went to the music room. And he looked back again while shutting the door. Poor Zara! She looked pathetic.
After getting into some sense Zara started packing their clothes. Deniz was playing the guitar. It was his childhood habit to play it when his mood was bad. While playing, he remembered Zara's abject face and his nasty conduct. He went mad thinking about her. Even his finger got a cut by a string. Afterwards, he came out of the music room and call out Zara loudly. She wasn't in the room at that time. Instead Zara Camillie came in.
"Deniz, what happened baby?" She asked lovingly.
"Mom where's Zara? I need a plaster." Deniz was confused.
"She's with Alina. Let me help you." Camillie took out the first-aid box from the cupboard and dressed his small wound.
"Mom I don't want to live in the villa. I want to be with you." Deniz requested.
"I'll miss you the most Deniz. But you know, because of your hastiness I'm helpless too."
"But mom.."
"Deniz, it is you who makes things worst. Grand pa thinks you both don't get along well. Look at Zara. She's very afraid of you. The famous singer in Europe who has won hearts of people, is that really my son, Deniz?" Camillie sadly expressed her feelings. "I was a happy mother but not now Deniz. I know the situation is bad, you're suffering, but think clearly, Zara is facing the similar things like you. She's not our employee but your wife. Call her with compassion." She proceeded her talk.
"I'm giving penalties without doing any sin mom. Esmee is changing too." Deniz said while lying on Camillie's shoulder.
"You must change too my baby. Ask Zara to call you, Deniz hereafter." Camillies caressed him and went away after some time.
In the evening Zara was getting ready to go to visit her father. She had prepared a bowl of soup and some fruit salads. Alina gave her some snacks too. She packed all the things into a cane bag and walked to the bus halt to grab a bus. After few minutes, Deniz's car stopped and horned. Zara stared widening her brown eyes. Deniz horned again even without looking at Zara and she got into the car just before Deniz created a scene there.
"I came on my mom's request. Don't overthink." He said while driving.
"Thank you, Mr. Deniz" She got relieved and happy.
"Skip that Mister part. I don't want complaints anymore." He told glancing at her.
They reached the hospital and Zara got down. She took her two bags from the rear door and shut.
"I'll stay with my dad tonight. I have informed mom. I'll come early tomorrow." Her voice was squeaky. Deniz harked silently.
"Thank you, Mr. Deniz. Oh sorry, I mean Deniz." Zara said in fear. Deniz was beholding her excited face. She blinked fast. But her eyes were more fortunate, because she could peep into that adorable eyes closer than everyone else. 'He's absolutely charming.' Zara's mind whispered her.
"I don't go home tonight too. I have a show." His voice came out through the shutting window. Zara waved her right hand. Deniz saw her in the side mirror.
Emmanuel was sleeping when Zara arrived. She arranged his room and folded his clothes neatly. Since her father was in a deep sleep, she didn't want to wake up him. So, she went to meet his doctor. As promised by Albert, her father's tumor had removed and that operation had become successful. His medical reports were fine too.
"Zara.." She heard her father's weak voice from the bed. Zara got happy seeing her father's smile after few months.
"Dad." Zara jumped into bed and hugged him happily.
"How are you my daughter?"
"I'm fine dad. I'm more than fine." Her cheerful voice was back. "I was afraid a lot. But thanks to grand pa you're safe." Zara said.
"Grand pa? who's that?" Emmanuel inquired curiously.
"Ahh…it's a long story. I'll tell you later, he's our godfather." She replied thinking about her wonderful story.
"But you can tell it shortly, right?" He was adamant.
"Dad I'll stay with you today. So, we can share lots of stories tonight. Now open your mouth." Zara took a spoonful of soup and fed him.
Deniz was in the London Heathrow airport waiting for his return flight to Paris. There was a small crowd around him requesting selfies. Deniz posed with them.
"Deniz how is the marriage life?" One asked.
"I just started, so I don't know much. But I'm happy with Zara." Deniz gave him a short reply. He didn't know that it was live on social media and Zara was watching with Emmanuel.
"My son in law?" He looked into Zara's happy face. Zara nodded her head.
"Are you really happy my child?" He questioned.
"Yes dad, all of them are good. They love me dearly."
Next day arrived soon after the night and, Zara was busy feeding her father. She left the hospital after giving him a sponge bath. She went to the bank, withdrew some money and went shopping. She wanted to make a cake and celebrate Emmanuel's recovery with Arnauds. She picked few snacks, apples, cheese, chocolate except cake items. Even she bought strawberries for Deniz. After buying all in her list, Zara took a taxi and returned home. Alina welcomed her in the kitchen.
"Zara! Good morning!"
"Very good morning Alina." "I'm planning to make a cake today. Can you help me? I want to find few more ingredients from the kitchen."
"Oh! I can see, you have gone for shopping. If you asked me, I would be joining too."
"Next time. Let's go together." Zara suggested.
"Sure, sure.." Alina replied.
"Alina, I'll have shower and come soon." Zara ran to her room. She wanted to arrange things before Deniz's arrival.
Zara showed her list to Alina and she helped finding them for her. She baked a chocolate cake frosting with cream cheese, added chopped strawberries on the top of the cake and put it to chill in the refrigerator. Then, prepared some apple pies and a sugar free cheese tart for Albert. Alina prepared potato snacks and a ginger-garlic sauce.
"Hmm.. nice fragrance." Camillie came to the kitchen.
"Yes mom, Zara is getting ready for the house warming." Alina said.
"House warming? I don't know that. Actually, doctor told me that dad's reports were good. So, I wanted to share it with you all."
"Oh! That's a great news Zara. Everything will be back to normal." Camillie said.
"Don't Deniz tell you about house warming?" Alina asked. Zara nodded 'no'.
"What should I do with this boy?" Camillie became bemused. "Ok let me tell you." She led Zara to the living room. Alina also followed them after ordering Paul to check the arrangements of outer villa.