Kate's POV When we arrived at the office, I felt stronger and ready to face the day. Erlan helped me get out of the car and we walked together towards the entrance. I could feel the curious eyes of the employees, but I didn't care. What's important is that I'm not alone. Erlan was by my side. When we got into the elevator, Erlan was still holding my hand. "So, what are your plans for today?" he asked in a light tone. I smiled, feeling calmer. "I have to attend some meetings and review some reports. Today will be very busy." Erlan nodded. "Okay. If you need help or just want to take a break, don't hesitate to call me. I'll be here." I felt warmth in his words. "Thank you, Erlan. I will remember that." The elevator arrived at my office floor and we exited together. I feel stronger and better prepared to face whatever comes. With Erlan by my side, I know that I can get through all these obstacles. That day, I worked with enthusiasm. I know that there are many things I have
Kate's POV After a few minutes of driving, we arrived at one of the busiest restaurants in town. I was surprised how we could possibly get a place at this restaurant without having to wait long. "How can we get a table here? I heard this place is always full," I asked, looking at Erlan questioningly. Erlan just smiled mysteriously. "I have a special connection. Come on, let's go in." When we entered, the waiter immediately greeted us and took us to the reserved table. I still feel surprised and impressed by Erlan's ability to create this pleasant surprise. We sat at a table tucked away in a cozy corner, giving us privacy but still being able to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the restaurant. "This is truly amazing, Erlan. Thank you for planning this," I said sincerely, feeling very appreciated. Erlan smiled warmly. "I just want you to feel special, Kate. You deserve the best." We ordered food and started making small talk about various things, from work to past memories. T
Kate's POV "Thank you for tonight, Kate. I really enjoyed our time together," he said softly. "Me too, Erlan. Thank you for making tonight so special," I answered, reluctant to part. Erlan smiled and nodded. "See you tomorrow, Kate. Rest well." "Erlan, how about you come in and dry your clothes here? I can give you dry clothes temporarily," I offered when I realized his clothes were still soaking wet. Erlan looked embarrassed. "I don't want to bother you, Kate." "It's not a hassle at all. Come on, I won't let you go home wet like this," I insisted with a confident smile. After a moment of hesitation, Erlan finally nodded. "Okay, thanks, Kate." We went into my apartment, and I gave Erlan a towel and dry clothes. "You can change clothes in the bathroom," I said, pointing in the direction. After a few minutes, Erlan came out of the bathroom wearing the clothes I gave him. We sat in front of the TV with a cup of hot tea that I made. At first, we were silent for a long time
Kayra's POV I sat on the living room sofa, staring at the wall clock which showed two in the morning. My eyes felt heavy, but the thought of Darwis not yet coming home made it difficult for me to sleep. Since the last few days, Darwis' behavior has become increasingly strange and difficult to understand. He often came home late at night, and when he came home, his mind seemed to be somewhere else. My cell phone was lying on the table, with the last message from Darwis which read.[I'm still at the office. I'll be home later.] I took a deep breath, feeling annoyed and anxious at the same time. What really happened to Darwis? Why did he suddenly become so distant and difficult to reach? I decided to wait for Darwis in the living room, hoping he would come home soon. My head was full of various thoughts, especially about our unpleasant meeting at the restaurant some time ago. At that time, we met Kate, Darwis' ex-wife, and since then Darwis' behavior has become increasingly s
Kayra's POV I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself, but the emotions raging in my heart were difficult to suppress. I looked at Darwis with eyes full of worry and confusion. "Darwis, I need more than just promises. I need real action," I said in a voice that was starting to rise. "I told you, I will try, Kayra," he answered in a firmer tone. "But you also have to give me time." "Time? How much longer? I've been waiting and being patient, but every time there's a problem, you always come back to thinking about Kate!" I started to feel hopeless and frustrated. "What really happened, Darwis? Why can't you let go of your past?" Darwis sighed and looked at me with a look that was difficult to interpret. "It's not about me not being able to let go of the past. It's about me trying to keep everything under control." "Controlled? What about us? Do you feel that we are insignificant?" I became increasingly angry, feeling that all my feelings and efforts were not appreciated.
Kate's POVI woke up feeling warm and comfortable, realizing that I was still in Erlan's arms. We both fell asleep in my room, the blanket covering our bodies. Erlan was still fast asleep, his face looked peaceful. I stared at him for a moment, feeling incredible happiness at being this close to him. Erlan slowly opened his eyes and smiled when he saw me. "Good morning, Kate," he said in the hoarse voice of someone who had just woken up. "Good morning, Erlan," I answered with a shy smile. "Did you sleep well?" "Yes, very sound," he said, still holding me tightly. "You?" I nodded. "Very soundly too. I feel very comfortable." We both looked at each other lovingly, feeling a new warmth and closeness. After a while, we finally decided to get up and make the bed. As we straightened out the blankets and pillows, we joked and teased each other. "Erlan, you should stay here more often. I need help making the bed," I joked while throwing a pillow at him. Erlan laughed and caugh
Kate's POV Our conversation flowed easily, full of laughter and warm moments. The food arrived, and we ate while continuing to talk. It felt so good to be able to share time with Erlan, even if it was only for a short time in the midst of busy work. After lunch, we returned to our respective offices with new enthusiasm. I feel more energized and ready to face the rest of the day. Once I got to my room, I continued my work with greater focus and efficiency. A few hours later, I got a message from my secretary that there was a guest who wanted to meet. I frowned in surprise, not expecting guests at a time like this. "Who is the guest?" I asked over the intercom. "Mr. Darwis, ma'am," answered my secretary in a slightly doubtful voice. My heart beats. Why did Darwis come to my office? I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself. "Okay, tell him to come in." The door opened, and Darwis entered with steady steps. His face looked tense, and I could feel that there was so
Kayra's POV When I left Kate's room, I immediately walked quickly towards the office parking lot, where I saw Darwis who was about to get into his car. My anger peaked and without thinking, I ran after Darwis. "Darwis!" I shouted in a shrill voice, stopping Darwis who was already halfway into the car. Darwis turned his head in confusion, then frowned at the anger clearly displayed on my face. "What else is there, Kayra?" Darwis asked in a tired tone, but I didn't care. "What's wrong? You're actually asking what's wrong?" I approached quickly, closed Darwis' car door hard. "I know what you did in Kate's room earlier. You were trying to get back at her, right?" Darwis took a deep breath, trying to control his emotions. "Kayra, I just want to talk to Kate about something important. Nothing more than that." "Nonsense!" I shouted, the sound echoing in the empty parking lot. "I saw how you looked at her! You still love her, right?" Darwis looked at me sharply, his anger star
Kate’s POV Erlan nodded, a wide smile still on his face. "Yes, Kate. I have prepared everything. We will get married in a week, at the place we talked about before. I just need one more thing..." He looked at me deeply, his loving eyes making me feel like the luckiest person in the world. "What is it?" I asked softly, almost whispering, while my heart was full of hope and happiness. Erlan reached out his hand, held mine gently, and then asked, "Will you marry me, Kate?" Tears began to well up in my eyes, but this time they were tears of unstoppable happiness. I had never felt love this great before, and I knew that Erlan was the right person for me. "Of course I do, Erlan," I answered in a voice full of emotion. "I want to marry you, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you." Erlan smiled happily, and in an instant, he pulled me into his arms. I could feel his strong heartbeat, accompanying my own. We hugged each other tightly as if we didn't want to let go
Kate's POV I stepped out of the office, the cool night air touching my skin as I walked to the car. The thought of having dinner with my father tonight made my steps feel heavier. Over the past few months, our relationship has begun to improve after the previous tension. My father, who was initially so against my relationship with Erlan, had slowly begun to soften. However, for some reason, something felt different. My father, who used to be stiff and rarely showed his emotions, was now more attentive. He often invited me to dinner, talking about little things that had never been a topic of conversation before. Although I was happy with this change, there was still a little worry that was bothering me. Was this a sign that he had finally accepted my relationship with Erlan? Or maybe there was something else he was hiding? I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself before finally deciding to leave. The restaurant my father had chosen was located near his house, so I decided to stop
Kate’s POV I sat on my bed, letting the reality of this message sink in completely. All the loneliness, all the patience, it was all about to pay off. It felt like a dream come true, a dream I had been waiting for so long. In a rush of enthusiasm, I typed a reply quickly, trying to channel all the feelings that were pressing to come out. [I'm so happy to hear that, Erlan! I can't wait to see you. I miss you too, and I'll be waiting with great enthusiasm. See you in a week, honey.] After sending the message, I smiled widely. The thought of the coming week began to fill my mind—the thought of the two of us walking together, having a romantic dinner, and all the warm conversations I had missed. Just imagining it made me feel happy. I stared at the ceiling of my room while hugging my pillow tightly, imagining the moment when I could finally hug Erlan again, feeling his warmth and calmness that I had only been able to feel from afar. This happy feeling was like sunlight shining on my
Kate’s POV He was tall and dignified, wearing a formal suit that fit him well. From the way he approached me, I could feel the intensity behind his smile. "Kate," he called out in a familiar tone, even though I didn't know him. "I wanted to congratulate you on the success of your project. I've long admired your hard work." I nodded and smiled politely. "Thank you. It means a lot to me." "Not only is your hard work admirable, but also the way you deal with challenges," he continued. "I see you at events like this all the time, and you always seem so strong and independent. Do you always come alone?" The question sounded innocent, but there was something about the way he said it that made me feel a little uneasy. "Yeah, I usually come alone. But I'm not really alone," I answered cautiously. The man smiled wider, his eyes shining with obvious interest. "You know, Kate, I've been watching you for the past two years. And I've never seen you with anyone. I couldn't help but ask..
Kate’s POV It’s been two years since that painful goodbye at the airport. Back then, I never imagined how my days would change. But here I am, standing at the grand opening party of a project I’ve worked so hard on. I can feel the admiring gazes of the guests, some of whom are warmly congratulating me, and others even offering to work with me on my next project. The long black dress I’m wearing tonight makes me feel elegant and dignified. I stand tall, looking around the room filled with entrepreneurs, investors, and colleagues who have all come to celebrate this success. But beneath the glitter and the praise, there’s a deep sense of relief. Not just because the project went perfectly, but because I’ve proven something to myself—that I can do it, that I can stand tall even when the world seems to be falling apart. I remember the long nights of hard work, the times when exhaustion almost overwhelmed me. But now, it all feels worth it. I’ve accomplished something greater than I e
Kate’s POV I nodded with a heavy heart, trying to hold back tears. “I believe in you, Erlan. I will wait and support you from here. Farewell, and may everything go well for you there.” As the time for the plane to depart grew closer, we stood there, hugging each other tightly. I felt a deep emptiness and sadness as I watched him prepare to leave. Every second felt like time was ticking away, and it felt like all the happiness that had ever existed was shrinking into deep sadness. “What about the two of us?” I asked, trying to distract myself from my sadness. “What are our plans after you leave?” Erlan smiled softly, though his eyes were filled with pain. “We will continue to communicate well. I will try to come home whenever I have the chance. We will continue to support and encourage each other. I am sure we will get through this.” We talked about our plans and tried to cheer each other up. We tried to keep our spirits up even though we were feeling so heavy. Erlan kept wiping a
Kate’s POVI stared at him with wide eyes, trying to absorb what he had just said. “But, this is a big offer, Erlan. Are you sure you want to take the job? Doesn’t that mean we have to have a long-distance relationship?”Erlan nodded, seemingly undeterred by the challenges that might come. “Yes, I am. I know this is not an easy decision, and there will definitely be many challenges. But I believe that if I accept this offer and prove myself abroad, it will give us great advantages in the future.”“Do you really want to do this?” I asked, my voice shaking slightly with emotion. “Are you ready to face all those challenges?”Erlan smiled softly, then took my hand. “Kate, I don’t just want to prove myself to your father. I also want to prove to myself that I can do something big and significant. And I want to do it while still loving you and fighting for our relationship.”I fell silent, trying to comprehend the big decision that Erlan had ju
Kate’s POV “You look really tired, Kate,” Erlan said as he opened the car door for me.“I am,” I admitted as I got into the car. “I had a lot on my mind today.”Erlan stared at me for a moment, as if considering his next words, then said, “I’m glad you said yes to my invitation. Let’s make tonight a little lighter, okay?”I nodded, grateful for his kindness.We arrived at a restaurant we had been to a few times before. The place was small, warm, and had a calming atmosphere. The waiter greeted us with a smile, and we were quickly seated at our favorite table in the corner.“How about I order for the two of us?” Erlan asked after seeing me staring blankly at the menu.“Go ahead,” I said with a weak smile. I knew he would order something I liked.After the waiter took our orders, Erlan looked at me intently. “How was your day, Kate? It seemed like something was bothering you.”I took a breath, feeling l
Kate's POV My phone vibrated on the table as I was enjoying a cup of coffee on a quiet morning. A message came in from Darwis. "Can we meet this afternoon? There's something important I want to talk about." I stared at the message with a slightly raised eyebrow. Why did Darwis suddenly want to meet? We had agreed to meet the day after tomorrow. But no suspicion crossed my mind. After all, our relationship was much better now—no drama, no pain that used to be between us. I took another sip of coffee and decided to reply briefly, "Sure." That afternoon, I arrived at the cafe we used to frequent. This place held many memories, but it didn't feel like it used to. Now, I come here more often with Erlan. The owner of the cafe recognized us and was used to our presence. I entered and saw Darwis already sitting at the table we used to occupy. When I approached, he turned and smiled. There was somethi