''Ferit is a good person especially in the way he treats his workers. You must be special for him to bring you here''
''I feel flattered''
''How is Leyla and Adams? I heard they are married''
''Mm, they are married''
''What about you?''
''What?''
''Are you married or in a relationship?''
''I… no, I am not. You heard what happened to me. I am trying to get my life together. I don't have the luxury to be in a relationship right now''
''I am the director at Xiumin Hospital. You can come there. There will almost be a spot there for you any time. You can treat patients and also have your own working space, the way you want it. If you want, we can bring back the doctor with the deity's hands who died years ago''
''Senior… sorry, Hassan. I…''
''I know. I am not pressuring you. You can take your time and give me an answer when you are ready. I just want you to know that you still have me. Even if we are meeting for the first time again after five years''
''Thank you, Hassan''
''What are your plans for tonight? There is a festival going on at the town tonight. Join me!''
''I'm sorry, but we will be having a team dinner at that time'' Ferit walked over and said to Hassan.
''Mr. Almendez. Hi'' Hassan smiled as he shook hands with Ferit.
''Hi, Mr. Gilz. Trying to steal my employee?'' Ferit asked as he looked at Ozge who was holding a glass of wine. He took the glass from her saying, ''you shouldn't drink alcohol again''
''You…'' Ozge flushed and stopped when she noticed Hassan looking at them.
''I didn't know you two were close? Ozge already drunk from that glass?'' Hassan said and Ferit looked at the glass. He could make out a faint lipstick around the glass, exactly where he sipped from.
''I drunk from it. I won't drink it again'' Ozge said and snatched the glass, putting it on the table.
''You are the only two that came, right? What kind of team dinner will that be?'' Hassan asked. He didn't want to make Ozge feel uncomfortable.
''We are three. Demit inclusive''
''Your fiancée. Miss Demit. That will only make Ozge feel awkward around you. Ozge, you haven't had the chance to see the town, right? Our schoolmates will be joining me. Let's go together''
''Oo'', I will go with you''
Ferit's face changed slightly but he simply smiled and nodded, ''alright, since Ozge wants to go, then, you can go''
''Thank you for granting her your permission''
''I still have a few people that I need to meet. I will see you around'' Ferit turned an picked the glass of wine that Ozge had placed on the table and walked away as he sipped it.
Ozge looked at him and felt embarrassed. She turned to Hassan and smiled awkwardly.
''It seems your director has special feelings for you'' Hassan spoke.
''Huh? No, that is not true. He is just… ''
''I understand. Let's not talk about it if you are not comfortable. Tell me, what have you been up to? It's working at Almendez Hospital making you happy?''
Ferit constantly looked behind him at Ozge as he chatted with the group of doctors. He felt uncomfortable watching Ozge and Hassan chatting.
….
After the seminar ended, Ozge gave her number to Hassan and took his. She chatted with him as they exited the conference hall.
All that while, Demit was still following Ferit wherever he went. It was as if she was afraid that he would disappear that moment she let her eyes off him.
When they got into the car, Ozge's phone started ringing and she looked at it before answering, ''Leyla. Mm, I'm fine. How about you?''
''Tell me, did you make any progress with Director Ferit? You should use this chance to rekindle your love with him'' Leyla said into the phone.
''What are you talking about? Hey! There was nothing to begin with. I'm in the car, let's talk when I get to the hotel. Mm, me too, bye!''
Ozge hung up and her phone buzzed, this time a message came in. She smiled and looked at the message from Hassan. He had sent a dancing panda meme to her WeChat. Ozge looked at the meme and laughed. This was like a ritual back then. Whenever someone fail or lost a game, he or she would have to do the panda dance.
It has been a while since she was reminded of it. It made her laughed. She sent a message to Hassan.
''This really makes me miss medical school''
''Are you in the car? Call me when your reach your hotel''
''Okay, Hassan'' Ozge replied and logged out. She opened her bag and kept the phone inside.
''Director Hassan Gilz is a handsome bachelor that a lot of the women at the Xiumin Hospital. He is quite a good catch. Even though he falls a little short in looks when it comes to Ferit, but he is a good man. Has a good position and a stable salary. I hate to admit it but he is better than Logan. He won't cheat on you and there won't be the need to try to kill him because he is the loyal type. You should give him a shot''
''Demit, mind your own business'' Ferit said to Demit.
''What? Did I say something wrong? I was only letting Ozge know that Hassan was interested in her. It was so obvious, I bet she knew it too''
''Miss Demit, I will appreciate it if you didn't poke your nose into my affairs so much. Hassan is my senior and I respect him. I hope you don't cross the line with me. We are not friends, after all''
''Whoa! I've being trying to remain civil but don't you think you are being rude to me? Since a while ago, you have being rude to me''
''That is because you were rude to me first. I give back what I receive. If you want respect, treat me with respect and I will give it back to you. Driver, pull over there. I will get down here''
''Ozge, where are you going?''
''If I stay in this car for another few minutes, I might really go to jail for murder, Director Ferit. Tell your fiancée to mind her own business. I am not so kind with my words and I don't want to say anything bad to her''
''Haven't you said some bad and rude things already?''
''I will get down here first'' Ozge opened the door when the driver pulled over. She got down from the car and started walking away.
''Driver, send Miss Demit back to the hotel first'' Ferit said and got down from the car.
''Where are you going, Ferit?'' Demit yelled as the driver drove away. The driver didn't intend to stop. Hw locked both sides of the door from his side. And drew the curtains over the backseat.
Ferit ran after Ozge and caught up with her. ''Hey, wait!'' he held her hand.
''What? Shouldn't you be making sure that your fiancée is alright?'' Ozge asked.
''First, she is not my fiancée. I broke off engagement a few years ago. Second, I can't leave the mother of my child out alone and thirdly which is the most important thing…''
''What is that?'' Ozge blushed when Ferit stepped closer to her.
''Don't you think we need to talk about last night?''
''Last night?'' Ozge's heart started beating. She stepped away and asked, ''last night? What happened last night? I can barely remember what happened''
''Really? But when you saw me this morning, your face became red. Why was that? Was that not because you were reminded of last night?''
''No! I don't remember anything at all''
''Then, I shall remind you of what you did to me last night''
''Ah! I'm thirsty. I didn't drink water the whole time. I should get a bottle of water over there'' Ozge said and took off towards the store.
''You remember it after all'' Ferit muttered and went after all. He waited in front of the store and after a while she came out sipping a bottle of water.
Ozge walked away and pretended not to have seen him. Ferit smirked and followed her.
''Aye, last night. I thought I was doing a good deed. Who knew I was going to get sexually harassed by my own employee who had a weird drunken habit?''
Ozge choked and coughed. She turned with look at Ferit with a reddened face.
''What? Did I say something wrong?''
''Alright, you win. I remember what happened. Happy?''
''No''
''What do you want? Let me tell you, I was drunk and didn't know what I was doing. You can't hold me accountable for what happened''
''What I want is for you to take responsibility for your actions''
''Huh? What do you mean?''
''You owe me a kiss. I will ask for it when I need it''
''You…''
''Or… you could spend the rest of the day with me in exchange for the kiss''
Both of them turned when they felt drops of rain on them. It had suddenly started raining.
''Oh, it's raining''
Ferit chuckled and held her hand saying, "come with me''