Zara was waiting for the weekend as Deniz's birthday was coming. So, she decided to plan his birthday party along with Alina. Zara bought a gift and necessary things to decorate the house. Alina also helped her with shopping and buying Deniz's favourite things. Even she suggested Zara to make a birthday cake for him. But Zara wanted to make his birthday so special, so she decided to customize it from the best baker of the city. She invited few of Deniz celebrity friends as well. She even sent invitations to his friends Daniel and Louis who live in Le-Havre.
She was so excited as it was her first time celebrating his birthday. So, Zara was arranging every tiny thing perfectly. She listed his favourite dishes, snacks, drinks as well as sweets and sent the list to the chef to make. As Alina had suggested to give a theme to the party and she arranged a dress code as well. Finally, by the end of the Friday, she had completed all the arrangements without a mistake.
Party venue was the farm house of Arnauds' which was a bit far from the city. So, without giving a single hint of the party to Deniz, Zara and Alina organized it to be the best.
Birthday was sunny but a bit gloomy. Since, it was the 3rd Sunday of the month, Deniz had no special meetings nor appointments. He woke up by the sound of Zara's hair dryer. When he saw her wet slender body from the mirror behind, he couldn't close his eyes again for another nap.
"Good morning!" Zara heard his voice.
"Good morning! You got up early."
"Your dryer didn't allow me to sleep."
"Oh! Sorry." Zara said and left the room quickly. She didn't want to make him realize her plans. But it was her idea to dry her hair closer to him to wake him up. Unless otherwise he would sleep until twelve.
'Today is my birthday, but she didn't even wish me.' He self-expressed. 'She can't remember her husband's birthday at least. What a wife!'
Deniz got down from the bed and went to the bathroom. Zara was looking at him hiding behind the room's door.
'My poor baby. He will probably love the surprise tonight. But be patient Deniz.'
Deniz got many calls from his fans and friends. In his social media accounts, he had received millions of birth day wishes. Deniz was glad seeing his fans' love for him. So, he uploaded a video giving gratitude to his fans.
When he went down for the breakfast, Zara was waiting for him in the dining table.
"You're late Deniz." She told casually. "Look at you, you're still clinging into the phone. Put it on the table and have breakfast first."
But Deniz couldn't hear her and was stuck on his phone.
"Deniz, let's eat." She spoke again. "What are you looking at?"
"You'll see if you look. Did you check your notifications today?" Deniz asked.
"No. It's not very important to do early in the morning. I have to do enough work. And there aren't any important things to check. May be few messages, birthday or anniversary reminders of others. That's it. Boring stuff." She said in a foolish manner.
"Great." He didn't say further and started gobbling his meal. Zara looked at his childish face and smiled silently.
"Deniz, shall we go somewhere today? Actually, my dad's one of friends wants to meet us. He couldn't come to the wedding because he is invalidity like my dad."
"No Zara. I don't want to.." Deniz rejected at once. He had plans to spend his birthday with her, so he didn't need any other.
Zara could understand his feelings. But it was needy to bring him to their farm house. So, she fooled him with a fake story.
"Actually, his last wish is to see you Deniz. He's your big fan and tomorrow he's undergoing a surgery which has a small survival rate."
"Oh! You should have told me that. I hope, he will recover soon. Ok then let's visit him before dinner."
Zara's acting was good enough that even Deniz couldn't object.
'I'm sorry uncle for this lie. You should live longer.' She murmured to herself.
Poor Deniz. He put his plan aside for that sick person.
Alina got Zara's text message with latest update. She felt happy and laughed anticipating Deniz's mood.
"Why are you laughing alone?" Deon asked.
"I need to join you. Can I?" He asked while selecting matching outfit for the birthday party.
"Thought of your lovely brother. He'll be the most surprised guy tonight."
"Don't you give me one?" Deon was so dear. He took Alina's hand and kissed it lovingly.
"I love you. And that's the best surprise for you." She said.
Everyone in the party was waiting for Deniz and Zara's arrival. But they were still getting ready in home being busy selecting matching shoes.
"Let's go Zara. We're not going for a party."
"Wait a minute. I just want to be the perfect match for you. Then, no one can come in between." She said while removing her third pair.
"I think we should go to a shop first Deniz. This one is smaller. I can't wear it."
"Zara, then try another. I have a dinner plan for myself. We should go and return back soon. And look at this, this one will be the best for you." He made her wear dark red pair forcefully. Zara looked at his confusing face and smiled but followed his order.
"Let's go." She bagged his left hand and stepped down with him.
David was angry as Deniz was late as usual. He started walking here and there looking at the entrance door.
"Look at your husband. He's jogging in this late hour." Albert said to Camillie.
"Short-tempered like Deniz. I should get an award for handling these two for more than twenty years." Camillie replied while laughing at her husband.
"Did Zara call you?" She asked from Alina.
"Yes mom. I got a text message. They are on the way. Just give them a couple of minutes." Alina said.
"I can wait but your father in law can't."
Deniz didn't realize about Zara's surprise party until they reached the farm house. Since the house was full of decors, he could get the Zara's plan soon after they arrived the place.
"You Zara…" He hugged her and kissed her cheek. "I was quite sad since morning because you didn't wish me. I thought, you.."
"You thought, I could forget it?"
"Ya.. Even Esmee wished me early in the morning."
"Oh! Happy birthday sweetheart! I love you."
"I love you too…" They cuddled for a moment.
"Let's go in. Real surprise is there." Zara walked in with him.
Camillie came to Deniz and embraced him dearly as soon as they entered to the hall.
"It is hard to find you after your marriage. Happy birthday my baby. Mom loves you." She kissed his forehead.
Party was majestic as it was like Arnauds' anniversary party. Deniz loved it the most. Media was clicking their beautiful photos flashing the whole area. Albert looked at his son, David and said,
"I remember your 25th Birthday. You were overwhelmed on that day as same as Deniz".
"I'm getting old dad. It was like yesterday but not really."
"Do you remember what I told you that day?" Albert asked.
"David, live your life following your heart. But don't break others." David expressed it like Albert did years ago. Both of them laughed and embraced each other. Camillie observed them with teary eyes.
"Cake time. Ladies and gentlemen, please come and let's join for the cake cutting." Alina addressed the gathering. Deniz was with Louis and Daniel when he was taken by Deon to the cake table. Zara was waiting at the place for his dashing birthday boy.
'HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU..'
The song was played amidst the wishes and blessings.
While everyone was enjoying the cakes and snacks, Alice ran to them yelling.
"Fire.. Fire.. Fire.. Fire is spreading outside." Alice screamed.
After hearing the news everyone started running here and there like bees. All were discomposed and confused with fire."
Deon called to the fire brigade and tried to solve the matter. Deniz and Zara arranged a safe place for the gathering and brought them there.
"Where did this come?" Zara asked from Deniz while keeping his hand with her.
"Don't worry baby. Fire crackers were there. I think, they caused this." He safely kept Zara with his mother and Alina and went to support Deon. With the help of the stewards Deon was trying to control fire. But it wasn't adequate to stop flaring flames. Whole area was red and hot. Media was capturing the incident when Lisa tried to stop them. David phoned to his colleague and requested full support to stop that havoc. Since that house their hereditary property he didn't wish it to ruin like this.
Deon went towards the office room up stair carrying a water pump. Deniz ran behind him with few of their servants.
"We should stop fire before going to the office room." Deon said to Deniz.
"But fire is already here. Is there any important document? At least we can take them out." He said while trying to enter to that room.
"No Deniz. CCTV footages are there. We should catch the person behind this mishap."
"You mean someone did this purposely?" Deniz asked amazingly.
"They are coming sir." Peter said loudly hearing sirens of fire vehicles.
"Ofcourse. Can't you smell Kerosene? We don't keep Kerosene even in our backyard." Deon responded while going towards firemen. Deniz followed him.
Leaving Deon and Deniz in the farm house, others left the venue after some time. It took four hours to control the flames but Deon and Deniz waited until the work done. So, even after the firemen departed, Deon and Deniz went to the office room. When they reached there, they found their system was destroyed even before the fire started.
"Who is that?" Deniz angrily threw a chair.
"We can't find solutions aggressively Deniz. Calm down. We'll definitely catch him."
"I think that is Ferab. He was my only enemy. Even he couldn't release his last song because my 'Happy Girl' song was trending."
"Let's find out first. Conclusions are not enough to catch the culprit. We need proofs. But until we find a solid proof, don't share this with family."
"Ya.. that's fine. I don't want them to be upset." Deniz said and went out the room sadly.
Zara was waiting for Deniz at the doorstep. She neither felt sleepy nor tired. Camillie called her in.
"Zara, come and go upstairs. Deniz will come soon with Deon."
"But mom, why are they late? I hope, they are fine."
"Of-course they are. You go to your room up stair. I'll ask Deniz to sleep here tonight."
Camillie accompanied her to Deniz's room and came down quickly. In the salle, everyone was waiting for Deniz and Deon. Their faces were dull and confused.
"I'm getting calls repeatedly." David said to Albert. "I asked Alice to block some numbers for a while. This is not a small thing to forget. We should cover the news dad. I don't need any drama on our next year budget meeting." He looked distressed.
"Life is all about ups and downs David. Let Deon and Deniz to solve this matter. You should better take a rest. Camillie bring him to the room. All should go to bed early today. No need to overthink." Albert proceeded his talk looking at Camillie and Alina then went to his room.
David followed him. Camillie and Alina are left in the hall alone.
"Deon phoned me and said they would be late."
"You go to your room then Alina."
"No mom. I don't feel sleepy. What about Zara?"
"She's in a shock. She blames herself."
"No one is responsible for this. Fire crackers are such." Alina said.
Camillie didn't reply. She just nodded her head and fell into a deep thought.
Time was twelve when Deniz and Deon drove to Julius's place. Julius was a detective and a lawyer as well as a college friend of Deon. Soon after Deon described the incident, he said,
"Your suspicion is correct Deon. This must be someone's doing. Did you report to the police?"
"No, we didn't. You know Julius. If this news reaches media, it won't be good for us. Deniz's career and our company. We should think about both. That's why I directly came to you." Deon said.
"Yes Julius, I feel like someone is doing this to ruin my career." Deniz joined to chat.
"Let's see. Shall we go to your farm house now?" Both brothers were surprised to hear that.
"Why?" Julius asked.
"It's far from here." Deniz said.
"I know Deniz. I have been there few times with Deon. Do you remember man?" Julius responded while putting his jacket on.
On the way to farm house, Deon got few calls from Lisa. Even though they had tried to stop media, some channels were reporting the incident. But fortunately, media couldn't figure out the real reason behind the fire. Since there was a fire work show in the party, their attention had been directed to fire crackers.
"Damn it." Deniz switched off the TV.
"Don't worry Deniz. I'll catch the culprit very soon." Julius patted Deniz on his shoulder in an attempt to comfort him.
"Definitely you should catch him Julius. More than taking legal actions it's very essential to know our enemy." Deon said.
"And this should be kept between you and us. Even we don't share this case with our family."
"Ok Deniz. No worries. Even I don't share my professional life with anyone. Not even with my wife."
Zara couldn't sleep. She was waiting in the room thinking about the incident. She was hurt and sad. As she had planned many surprises for Deniz for his birthday. But all the plans got ruined with the fire. She felt as it was her mistake. Since it was her idea to arrange a fire show as Deniz liked them a lot. But finally, the party was blasted instead of crackers.
The main topic of the town was the fire incident too. So, the media was telecasting breaking news repeatedly. Even Zara got calls from unknown numbers in that late hour. But she didn't have any answers for their questions. She just disconnected the calls with random reasons.
Zara wanted an update too so she phoned Deniz few times. But he hung up saying different stories.
The situation was difficult than other fire accidents. Julius started collecting few of items lying on the ground. He took some photographs of foot prints too.
"Pray for the best. I think, we'll catch him soon." Julius informed Arnaud brothers who were tired and sad.