Love Bersemi In Turkey
Vian Go to Turkey

I looked at that photo. He wears box gloves and his bright brown eyes look very sweet. I smiled and took the photo, then put it in my pocket. I looked around to find another photo, but nothing else. Instead of getting tired of waiting, I decided to go to the kitchen, to make tea.

Then I thought about making dinner for all of us, it looks like me and Vian will be staying here. It's almost evening. I started to prepare food, in the refrigerator there was chicken that had not been cooked. I'll pick it up right away. I also have to cook rice. I wonder why my mother-in-law has not come home? And, what was Vian and his father talking about?

Ah, rather than me thinking that, I better continue cooking. I didn't know where the spices were, but I finally managed to find them.

As I sliced cucumbers for the salad, I felt a pair of coiled hands on my waist. I don't have to turn around to see who it is. I already knew that it was my 'big lion. He put his head on my shoulder.

"What's wrong?" said lazy. I just picked up a slice of cucumber, I immediately pointed it at his mouth. He immediately opened his mouth. I swear this guy eats like a bear, it's not normal. Just before putting cucumber slices into his mouth, I teased him. I didn't put it in her mouth and she tried to grab it. I laughed out loud and she grabbed it with her mouth, then kissed my cheek right after.

"What do you want to say?" I asked him. He groaned before putting his head around my neck.

"Umm ..." murmured. I loved it when she touched me all of a sudden, like this. I feel comfortable and .. I don't know how I can express it in words.

"I'll tell you later, at home," he said, letting go and then leaving. I felt cold right away.

***

I put some dishes on the dining table when my father-in-law came to the dining room. I nodded my head at him and lowered my gaze in his honor. My father-in-law approached me and rubbed my head slowly.

"Thank you" he said. I looked at him confused. Why is he thanking me?

"... What's for?" I asked slowly, still not understanding what he was going to say.

"After losing Liza, she got lost. But you helped him. He looks happier. Thank you," he said. My eyes widened. That statement was not something I expected. Why do I have to go back to remembering Liza?

"Oh no, I didn't do anything, I-" I haven't had time to finish my words, Vian suddenly came. I looked up to see it. I cleared my throat and he just sat down, not knowing what had happened. I went back to the kitchen to get food.

"Where's mom?" Vian asked his father. That's something I want to ask you too.

"Your mother is still at your aunt's house, Saliha," replied the father-in-law.

"How many brothers do you have?" I asked my father-in-law.

Vian looked at me strangely. I don't know why. Did I ask you something inappropriate?

"I have two brothers Mahmud and Yakup, and one sister Saliha. All of them live in Turkey, except Saliha. He got married here" he said.

He seemed very happy to talk about his family, so I decided to ask more questions.

"So my father is actually from Turkey. That's so cool! I mean, that's very good. I've been there once and it's beautiful" I said happily.

Vian looked at me with wide eyes. Then I woke up. This will make him remember with Sevda, and Vian does not want that. I was silent, not continuing my words.

"Yes, have you seen my daughter Sevda? And grandchildren? They're good, aren't they? It is painful to see families living far apart. I mean, all my brothers are there and I only have a sister here. One of my children was there, alone. But everything happens for a reason. I believe in God" he said. Vian and I both heard it.

I turned towards Vian and he shook his head while saying 'what the fuck is this?'

It's strange that parents don't want to talk to their children. But, after all, they are still taking care of their children. I have never experienced anything like it, but I can see it now. This man loves his daughter unconditionally. Whatever happens.

***

"So, what are you talking about with your father?" I asked Vian when we got home.

"I have to go to Turkey" he said, turning away.

"What's the reason?" I asked him. I mean, what was so important that he went to Turkey?

"You know I'm gonna take over the family business six months later. But something happened to the business there and Dad wanted me to handle it to see if I could actually do it, and I also had to solve the problem of the fire" Vian said.

Kevin's! He did that too. He burned the house down. I will never forgive him for that. I don't care about myself, but there's a kid in that house. No one can hurt children, no one has the right to.

"And .. for how long?" askaku. He just sighed.

"Two weeks" he answered.

"I'll come with you" I said steadily. He shook his head.

"No, you have to stay here. Turkey is a very dangerous country if no one is with you. And I'll be out all day. I'll ask Hamzah if his wife can stay with you, so you won't be alone" he said.

Wh who? What if he doesn't like me. I was a little tense and Vian saw me. He came up to me and hugged me.

"It's going to be fine, just two weeks baby" he said.

What did he just say? Baby I loosened my arms to see his face. He looked at me deeply. It made me want to kiss her nose, and that's what I did, too. He just laughed a little.

"What's wrong with you, why kiss my nose?" tanyakanya. This time he kissed my nose. I just giggled and she rolled her eyes.

"You're too sweet. I stole this really cute picture of you when you were a kid. The photo hanging in the mirror" I said, pinching her cheek. I grabbed her cheek and played it. He breathed, then I let go.

"You really are like a child" he said, shaking his head and giggling before he let me go and I took a shower.

***

“Come on Sadiya, this is only for two weeks,” he said but I did not release her from my arms. You know, you know how long that was?!

My arms wrapped around his neck. "Look, I know that you're going through a lot right now and I'm sorry that I can't be here with you. But I really have to go now" he said, and I relaxed my hand.

"Hamza's wife is coming soon too" he said, and I just sighed.

He said goodbye before he left the house. I felt really bad, so I opened the door immediately. Vian turned around and looked at me, he rolled his eyeballs lazily. But he kept his arms open for me. I ran towards him and hugged his neck. He just laughed a little and, I swear, that was the best sound I've ever heard.

"You're really crazy" he said with a smile. After a while he let me go and I threw my face away.

"Go before I'll hug you again" I said, making him giggle.

We said goodbye, again, and he saw me coming into the house. Then I saw him leave the window. When he was invisible, I breathed.

I turned around and looked at the house. It really needs to be cleaned before Hamza's wife comes. After I finished, I went to the sofa and let myself fall on it.

I was too tired and almost closed my eyes when I heard the doorbell. I rushed to open the door. Once the door opened, I saw a woman standing there, smiling at me. She was wearing a black abaya and she was wearing a black scarf on her head. She's very pretty.

"Greetings, I'm Masara. You're Sadiya, right? Nice to meet you" he said as he walked in and hugged me.