HabbabWe arrived at Ahmet's secure house, an imposing Turkish-style structure surrounded by high walls and lush gardens. We cautiously surveyed the perimeter, observing some armed guards patrolling the entrance and surroundings. Fortunately, we came prepared to face any obstacles.Hazar, Erdem, and I gathered in a discreet location, away from the guards' sight. Tension filled the air as we assessed our options to enter and rescue Melek.Hazar examined the front of the house with a concentrated expression. "The main entrance is well-guarded; it will be challenging to reach Melek from there without alerting Ahmet and his henchmen," he whispered.Erdem nodded, adding, "But if we approach from the back, we might have a better chance. It seems that the wall on that side is not as heavily guarded."I contemplated the situation, thinking about the best strategy. "I think Erdem is right. We need to find a way to enter without being detected. Once inside, we'll have to act quickly and coordin
Chapter 50HabbabFinally, we managed to enter the room where they have Melek captive. I can't believe what my eyes see: there she is, the love of my life, alive and safe. It's as if an angel has descended from heaven, and the emotion in my chest is indescribable.Melek's eyes shine with joy as she sees us coming in, and at that moment, I think she'll run to me and embrace me. But my expectations fade away when Melek rushes into the arms of her father, Hazar. They hug and kiss each other with tears of happiness.I watch the scene with a lump in my throat. I'm genuinely happy for them, I really am. But there's also a tinge of jealousy in my heart. I wish I were the one Melek is hugging and kissing with such love and emotion.I swallow hard and decide to get her attention. I reach out my arms towards her, wanting her to feel that I'm here, that I love her too, and want to protect her. But when Melek looks at me, I see a glimmer of disdain in her eyes. In that instant, I understand that
The atmosphere in the car becomes tense as we drive down the road. Suddenly, I find the courage to speak up and decide to ask Melek about her pregnancy. I look at her expectantly, but instead of a kind response, I receive an angry and annoyed look."It's none of your business," she replies coldly. But I can't remain silent; I feel the need to clarify things."Of course, it is my business, Melek. That baby is mine too." A flurry of disturbing thoughts crosses my mind. What if the baby isn't mine? What if Ahmet did something to harm Melek? Anxiety grips me, and I feel compelled to ask, somewhat agitated, if Ahmet touched her. Melek is offended by my question and firmly responds:"No! That baby is yours, Habbab. But I don't want it to be. You're a married man, and I didn't know that when we slept together."I feel sorry for the pain I've caused Melek. I want to explain to her, to make her understand that things have changed, that I am no longer married to Enise, but it seems that the wor
Chapter 51HabbabWe arrived at the village of Hazar, a peaceful place far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Melek comments with a smile softened by relief, "I'm glad that my fake death was the reason you finally moved out of Çakir's house, Dad. Now we can all be together here."Hazar sighs and looks at me with gratitude. "Yes, Melek, I deeply regret not having taken you out of Çakir's clutches earlier. I thought he would change at some point, that he would love you as his own granddaughter, but I was wrong. Forgive me for not doing it faster."Melek gently squeezes her father's hand. "I don't want to dwell on the past anymore, Dad. We are together now, and that's what matters. Let's make this place our home and build a future together."Hazar smiles affectionately and nods. "You're right, my dear. I am very happy to have you back in my life, and I promise to protect and care for you always. Nothing and no one will separate us again."Taking her hand, Hazar leads Melek towa
I watch as Senay, Hazar, and Melek walk towards the house, leaving the beautiful garden behind them. In that moment, something wonderful happens. Gul, Melek's sweet little 9-year-old sister, comes running out of the house. Her eyes sparkle with excitement, and she jumps onto Melek, hugging her tightly. "I knew it! I knew in my heart that you'd come back!" Gul exclaims with a radiant smile.Melek looks at her affectionately and asks, "Did you really know, Gul?"The little girl nods excitedly, "Yes, everyone said you were gone, but I knew it was a lie. I always knew my sister was still alive.""It's true, Melek. Gul always refused to believe you were gone," says Senay, smiling at her two daughters. "I should have believed her, to know that she had a feeling you were okay.""Mom, don't worry, I'm here now." Melek responds and then embraces her little sister tenderly, "Thank you, Gul. I love you so much, and I promise I won't leave you again."Gul smiles widely and then notices my presenc
Chapter 52Derya ArslanI'm pacing around my room, eagerly waiting for news from Habbab and Ahmet. I feel helpless and very angry because my revenge plan didn't unfold as I wished. Everything has been ruined by that Melek, because Habbab fell in love with her. Now, I find myself a prisoner of my own grandson, Habbab, and I must hide from my other grandson, Ahmet, who wants to see me dead.The courage and determination that drove me to devise my revenge plan seem to fade in the face of this complicated situation I'm in now. I wonder how everything could have gone wrong, how Melek could have touched Habbab's heart and changed everything.It's hard to accept that my grandson, whom I raised and taught to be strong, is protecting the very person who ruined my plans. The daughter of our enemy. I should have known better; planning the fake marriage between Habbab and Melek wasn't the best decision I made. I should have come up with another plan to hurt Hazar and Çakir.It was also not a good
I call my men and ask them to prepare a special dinner. It will take place in five nights, right on the anniversary of Melek and Habbab's wedding. This will be an unforgettable occasion, not only to celebrate that union, which was a complete farce, but also to reveal the last secrets that have been hidden for too long. My heart beats with excitement as I meticulously plan every detail. This dinner will be more than just a gathering; it will be a feast of truth, where everyone will learn the complete story of Derya Arslan and Çakir Erdoğan. I will tell everyone why Derya decided to seek revenge and ruin the lives of the Erdoğan family. The truth will come to light, and everyone will know that her intentions were entirely personal; she never thought about the well-being of her family. Derya's revenge has left a trail of pain and destruction, and it's time for everyone to know. I can't allow her to continue manipulating others and escaping the consequences of her actions. Melek, Habbab
Chapter OneArmel “Timberville, Montana!” shouts the driver as the commercial truck comes to a stop.I sigh as I look at the old, worn sign with the town's name barely visible behind the peeling paint and faded old graffiti.Is this town going to be safe?I nod as I realize that no town is safe for me. Not when the greatest danger lurks inside my body. With a heavy breath, I rise from the large bags of rice I've slept on all night and jump off the back cabin of the truck. I jumped in the past night without the guy to notice.My grizzly bear growls inside me as I head into the forest.“Hey!” the drivers yells, “Get away from my truck! Damn hobo.”I don't turn around. For his protection, I lower my head and hurry to the colorful tree line. It's a beautiful fall day, but this is no time to admire the autumn leaves.My bear growls inside. He paces angrily. I know what's coming and I want no part of it. I'm sure the good people of Timberville, Montana, don't either.“Keep your cool.” I wh