''Oo'' Ozge said softy. She stepped farther back when she heard the door opening. Her face had turned red and her heartbeat increased. She was nervous and a little afraid. Not because of what Ferit might do to her but of what she might do to him. Her head had been a mess and she was trying to figure a lot of things out.
''The towel is here'' Ferit said after putting the towel by the door. He turned to go and the whole place turned black. This was the whole city blackout.
''Ferit, what's that?'' Ozge asked as she touched the wall, trying to figure out where the door was.
''It seems the whole city is blackout. Something must be wrong with the electricity connection. Are you alright?''
''No! I can't see anything. I can't find the door and I feel lost''
''Relax. I will bring a lamp and you can help yourself with it. Just remain calm and wait for me''
''Wait! I… I'm scared''
''What did you do when your apartment went black?''
''I… I had my phone with me so it felt less scary. The whole place is dark, I can't see anything''
''Ozge, relax. I am not going far. Just count from 0 to 5 and I will be back''
''Really?''
''Yes. I won't keep long''
''Alright, go. I'm going to start counting''
''Mm''
''5, 4…'' Ozge started walking slowly, searching for the door. She didn't want to be doing nothing. ''3, 2…''
A bright light came through just when she found the door. She saw Ferit at the bedroom door holding the bright lamp and she chuckled happily.
Ferit suddenly turned his back against her and coughed. His face became red as he spoke, ''Ozge, you should take the towel and cover up first''
''Huh?'' Ozge came back to her senses and looked at the body. She screamed and picked the towel at once.
''Why are you telling me that now? You were looking at me, you pervert'' Ozge continued to yell as she tightened the towel around her body.
''I didn't see anything''
''Shut up. Leave already''
''Okay'' Ferit placed the lamp on the floor and went out.
Ozge felt like hitting her head against a stone. She felt really stupid. She went and picked the pyjamas from the bed as she muttered.
''What is wrong with you, Ozge? How many times does he have to see you naked?''
….
Ozge picked the lamp and came out of the room after dressing up. She saw lit candles in the hall and Ferit sitting on the sofa. He was sipping the tea he brewed earlier on before the light went off.
Ozge turned off the lamp and went to sit across him. She looked around and asked, ''where is Amanda?''
''She is in her room''
''Is she not afraid of the dark?''
''No. She has her battery fully charged and a rechargeable Solar bulb in her room. She has light even when the whole place is dark''
''I see''
''I… I'm sorry about earlier on. I really didn't see anything''
''Let's not talk about it again. Consider it never happened''
''Right. Drink some tea. I brewed it before the light went out''
''Thank you'' Ozge picked the cup and sipped the tea a little. She felt recharged after taking a sip. The tea was top quality brand.
''I am not getting married. Demit was the one who sent out the invitation. I called off our engagement a long time ago. She just doesn't want to give up but I'm done compromising with her''
''Why are you telling me this?''
''You were mad at me this morning and I figured it had to do with the wedding''
''I…''
''I didn't take advantage of you only to leave you in the dark. I am not that kind of man. I take my relationships seriously. I wouldn't have kissed you if I didn't have feelings for you. I don't regret it and I will do it again if I get the chance. Maybe, I might even go further if I get the chance''
Ozge coughed and blushed. She looked away and muttered, ''hooligan''
''I'm serious. I am attracted to you, physically, emotionally and mentally. I like how you make me feel but you seem to have a lot of reservations when it comes to me so, Ozge. When you are ready to meet me halfway, wear those shoes and meet me'' Ferit looked at her with a deep gaze. It was felt with warmth and affection.
Ozge's hands clenched around the mug and her fingers quivered. She lowered her gaze and bit her lips.
…..
Next day…
Almendez Hospital.
Paediatric Eye Department.
Dr. Zeyes Office.
''What do you of her condition, Dr. Zeyes?'' Ozge asked the Paediatric doctor as they watched the screen of a patient with an eye defect.
''How old is she?'' Dr. Zeyes asked.
''She is 5 years old this year''
''What were the initial diagnosis that you made''
''Poor vision in the affected eye, high intraocular pressure and new vessels on the iris. I thought it was ordinary retinal diseases but when she came today, I realized it had spread to almost all parts of the eye''
''Trachoma could be the possible illness but we will run a couple of tests to determine it''
''Then, can I arrange for her to be transferred to your department?''
''Yes, you can do that''
''Thank you, Dr. Zeyes. I will go and get the transfer papers ready for you to sign''
''Alright. Ozge, it's good to have you back''
''Thank you, Dr. Zeyes''
''When you have time, accompany this old man for dinner''
''Mm, I will do that'' Ozge smiled and walked out.
Dr. Zeyes was Dr. Den's friend. He was the chief of the Pediatric Department. He had a good relationship with Ozge.
Ozge put her hands inside her scrub outfit as she walked towards the elevator. She slowed her strides when she saw Logan walking towards the elevator with another surgeon whom Ozge was familiar with too. She turned to go back and the lady called.
''Dr. Ozge, are you not going to the ER? You should join us. Dr. Sher and I are going to check on a patient suffering from Schizophrenia. Dr. Patricia called us''
''I see…'' Ozge entered and stepped to the back, leaving Logan and Dr. Jenny in front of her.
Logan turned and looked at her and asked, ''how was the seminar? Did you learn a lot?''
''Mm''
''What were some of the topics that were discussed?'' Logan asked again. He was trying to strike up a conversation with Ozge.
''Just normal topics''
''Will you die if you give details?'' Logan lost his temper and asked in an angry tone. He felt that Ozge was getting out of his hands slowly. He had thought that, when she returned from prison, they could mend their relationship but with Ferit in the picture, he was starting to get anxious.
Sensing the tension, Dr. Jenny tried to mediate. ''Dr. Logan, you should be patient with Dr. Ozge. She is a woman of few words''
''I will take my leave first'' Ozge said when the elevator stopped at the second floor. She got out and turned towards the door leading to the stairs. Logan walked out and went after her.
Ozge opened the door and Logan followed her. He stopped her at the stairs and held her hand.
''Ozge….''
''Logan, what do you want?''
''Why are you drifting away from me?'' Logan asked, sounding desperate.
''I am drifting away from you? Logan, when was I ever close to you?''
''Ozge, I still love you''
''How dare you? How dare you say those words so lightly? I don't want to have this discussion with you again. You got the restraining order against me for a reason. I… I don't have anything to lose so I don't care anymore. You should stay out of my business''
''Is it because I suddenly called off the wedding? That must be the reason. You tried to hurt me not because I cheated but because I called off the wedding, Ozge, there is a reason for what I did. You give me a chance to explain…''
Paah!
Ozge slapped Logan but she felt the pain even more. She looked at him with tears in her eyes as she spoke, ''don't you ever mention that time to me again. I… I do not want to ever go back to the past with you. Do you have any idea what I went through in that relationship? You will never understand the pain I felt back then and now''
''Ozge….''
''Excuse me!'' Ozge turned to go and saw Ferit at the down watching them. She sighed and walked down towards him.
Logan looked at them and walked away angrily.
''Ozge…'' Ferit held Ozge's hand when she got to him.
''I…'' Ozge couldn't control the tears that rushed out. Ferit pulled her into a hug.
''It's alright, I'm here. Everything will be alright'' Ferit patted her back.