Chapter 7 / Part Three Cakir wrinkles his face but says nothing in front of me, I have seen them argue many times before and I am sure he does not want to make it a habit, there is a lot of money between the two of us and we both know it. Hazar leaves to look for his daughter, Cakir apologizes and leaves, but not before inviting me to go to one of the living rooms, to wait for my girl. Twenty minutes go by when finally, my eyes meet Melek's. "I hear you want to take me on a date, are you serious?" she asks with excitement shining in her eyes. "Yes, it's completely true, shall we go? They're waiting for us." She turns to look at her father expectantly, waiting for the go-ahead. "Go quietly, my daughter, it's me who is giving you the permission to go, don't worry about anything." "Thank you, Father." She gives him a huge hug and then turns to me, I hold out my hand and she accepts it, I think it's the first time we hold hands, after the commitment ceremony. "Have fun," Hazar says
Chapter 8 / Part OneHabbabThe rest of the day goes on without any major problems, we go to lunch at a nice restaurant inside the museum and then we return to his house. As we do so I notice that the ankle brace I have given her is not on her ankle, and neither is the bracelet. I suspect that something has to do with Çakir Erdoğan and I hope to get an answer out of it."Melek, where are the gifts I bought you?" I inquire carefully not to alert her."My grandfather, he decided to keep them, he says it is not in good taste, for me to display the jewelry that a man gave me.""They were a gift, Melek, besides I'm not just any man, I'm your fiancé." I cling tighter to the steering wheel of my car. I hate the Erdoğan family, all they cause is pain and sorrow. "I'm going to have a chat with your grandfather, he'll see what it means to mess with Habbab Arslan.""Excuse me, isn't your last name Argent?"I blink in disbelief, I just made a huge mistake, it's what happens when you start to trus
Chapter 8 / Part TwoI leave the Erdoğan mansion and head for my car, open the door and someone slams it too violently. I turn around to yell at my assailant to fuck off and I find Esat Erdoğan, Melek's cousin."What the fuck is wrong with you?" I yell at him, stepping back to face him."What's wrong with me is that you're going to ruin this family. You think by putting my grandfather on an edge you're going to protect Melek? I should be the one asking you, what the fuck is wrong with you, Argent?""I don't have to explain myself to a spoiled brat like you. Now, get out of my way, you good for nothing.""You don't have to explain yourself to me? Do you have the slightest idea what Melek lives in this house? My grandfather beats her every day since you came into our lives." He shoved me by the shoulder and I laughed sarcastically."Don't ever touch me again. Next time you do, you'll lose the hand you touch me with." He shakes his head, from one side to another, looking indignant at m
Two Years LatterAs I drove through the city where I was born, but didn't see me grow up, I remembered the first time my grandmother made me swear to her that I would carry out our revenge...."From the Merciless, vice will rise." She said in a theatrical voice. "Say the words I taught you, the ones you had to remember."I was eleven, and there I was, learning a ridiculous oath my grandmother forced me to memorize for a whole year."I, Habbab Arslan, first son of Anush Arslan, do solemnly swear to ruthlessly protect our family name, our business and our way of life, no matter the cost to me or anyone else. I will show no mercy, I will offer no forgiveness, there will be no peace for those who stand against me. I will live for my family. I will kill for my family. I will marry for my family. All for my family.""That's Habbab." My grandmother gave me the biggest smile, I had never seen her so happy, not since before my parents died. "Always remember your oath, carry it in your heart, n
Chapter 9 / Part OneHabbabThe first rays of the sun came to my eyes and that's when I woke up, today would be my wedding day and I was not very happy about it, just like the first wedding I had with Enise. At least this time it is my decision, not for love, but for a stronger feeling than that. The doors to my room opened and my grandmother came in, as always with her serious and royal way of walking. She sat on my bed, right next to me, she was smiling, just like that day when I swore I would take revenge."Finally, the day has come dear grandson." Her hands caressed my face "Today is the day we will get the justice we have fought so hard for."Yes, Grandma. "I gave her a weak smile trying to keep the feelings of guilt aside. "Grandma, do you think after everything is over, the revenge is taken, we can help Melek? Get her out of the country maybe?"She grimaced at my request. "You are the same eleven year old boy who so long ago vowed to seek justice for his family, you had a noble
Chapter 9 / Part TwoI said goodbye to her, we boarded the car and drove towards the Erdoğan's mansion, the plan had to continue, there was no other option; my mother deserved justice, because of Hazar I only shared eight years of my life with her, it was time for that damned family to start paying.We arrived at the mansion, where there were some guests gathered outside, tradition dictated that I had to wait for them to open the door for me, although I hadn't closed it yet, so I could see the commotion inside."Everything is about to begin" Erdem, who had arrived earlier, came out from between the doors and informed me that Melek was coming. "Your grandmother has been a bit worried, maybe I'll stop by the house for a few minutes to calm her nerves.""Don't worry, I wish this would all be over for good and that it would already be tomorrow. "Again I felt that discontent in my chest, telling me that I was making a big mistake. "I will fulfill my part of the plan, without backing out."
Chapter 9 / Part ThreeWe looked at each other and I gave her a kiss on the forehead, then looked at those present as I vowed to myself that I would achieve my task, whatever it took, I was going to avenge my mother's dishonor, what they did to my family. We had rented a mansion for the party and civil ceremony, we arrived and shared our personal vows in front of everyone."You look beautiful, I swear in front of everyone present that you will always remember this day and also me, in every second of your life, I will be present.""I will look for you in all my lives" She kissed my hands lovingly. "Each one of them you are going to have me there, loving you with the same intensity or maybe not, every day this feeling grows in my chest to a point that it is not going to be enough for just one life."Melek was a very beautiful woman with a good soul, I thought so at the time, but then I remembered my goal and I knew well that I could not fail my grandmother. My goal was always to make Me
Chapter 10 / Part One Habbab The room was ready for the two of us, Melek walked in front of me and her skin was illuminated by the light from the fireplace in this place. My hands slid down her body and I hugged her from behind. "Come here." I took her hand and walked to her side. "I want you Melek, more than you know; this feeling is going to die the day there is not a single star in the whole firmament." My lips took possession of hers, I could feel her heart racing and so was mine. I loved this woman and there was no doubt about it, she was the only one who made me feel this way, a single touch of hers was capable of awakening the most unknown feelings I possessed inside me. Even if that went against my principles, against the expectations of my grandmother and family. Me? In love with an Erdoğan, my grandmother was going to kill me. "Habbab." She twitched when I kissed her neck and let go of a silly giggle. "What are you doing?" "Easy." I looked at her and she was blushing,