Phoenix
Part 4: The Silence That Said More Than Any Words
Location: Istanbul, phone call from Sanem
Phoenix (answers the phone, excitedly):
“Hello?”
Sanem:
“Hi, Phoenix! I’m calling with great news… you’ve been hired! You can start at the company tomorrow.”
Phoenix (happily):
“Really? That’s amazing! Thank you!”
Sanem:
“Congratulations! It’s worth celebrating a little tonight, don’t you think?”
Phoenix (inner thought):
This… has come true. Tomorrow a new chapter begins.
Phoenix:
“You’re right, we’ll celebrate! Thank you again.”
Phoenix and Emma arrived at the nightclub, where the lights danced across the walls and every movement came alive to the rhythm of the music.
Emma:
“Are you ready? Tonight is yours!”
Phoenix:
“Yes… but I’m a little nervous. I don’t know what to expect.”
Emma:
“Just let go, dance, enjoy the moment.”
Phoenix nodded and followed Emma toward the dance floor, lost in the moment beneath the lights and music.
Albatross at the Club
Albatross stood near the bar, dressed in simple elegance, invisible to the crowd. He didn’t know that Phoenix was there too.
As Phoenix moved across the dance floor, she accidentally bumped into Albatross and almost fell, but he caught her quickly.
Phoenix (embarrassed):
“Oh…!”
Albatross (inner thought):
That scent… that look… special.
Because of their closeness, they could almost feel each other’s breath, their lips nearly touching.
Phoenix (embarrassed):
“I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to.”
Albatross (softly, gently):
“Maybe fate wanted it this way… this week I’ve already saved your life twice.”
Phoenix (firmly, blushing):
“Thank you, but I can save myself… I don’t need help. Have a nice evening, Albatross.”
Albatross slowly let Phoenix go, but his gaze lingered on her for a moment longer.
Albatross (inner thought):
Still distant… and that’s exactly why she’s so special. There is something about this girl that is completely different from anyone else.
During the dancing, Emma joined other friends, while Phoenix stopped by the bar for a moment. Albatross watched her from a distance.
Emma (smiling):
“See? Everyone is enjoying the evening!”
Phoenix:
“Yes… the atmosphere really is good.”
Albatross noticed Phoenix’s glance but didn’t approach her; he only watched as he slowly stepped back behind the bar.
Albatross (inner thought):
I see every movement she makes… and I don’t know why, but she draws me in like nothing else in the world.
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