Phoenix
Part 6: Desires of Love
Location: Istanbul, the company headquarters, end of the day
The day slowly descended over the city, the modern glass walls reflecting the golden light. Phoenix was working in the cosmetician’s room, checking the makeup while the crew prepared for the photo shoot.
Phoenix (inner thought):
Everything has to be perfect. Focus… every movement matters.
Albatross watched the girl from the background, his gaze never wavering.
Albatross (inner thought):
She… every movement of hers is special. My breath stops at every small gesture… I can’t escape this attraction.
Throughout the day, Albatross discreetly followed Phoenix’s movements several times, stronger and stronger emotions stirring in his heart.
Announcement of the Project
Sanem (smiling):
“We have a very important project starting in two days. The photo series will be shot by the seaside, the entire crew will be there. Phoenix, you’ll be joining us as well.”
Phoenix (surprised):
“The seaside… that will be exciting!”
Albatross (inner thought):
Now we’ll have more time together… I’ll watch every movement she makes.
As the crew packed up at the end of the day, one of Albatross’s friends, Can, approached Phoenix, trying to get closer.
Can:
“Hi, Phoenix… would you like to go somewhere together tonight?”
Phoenix (firmly):
“Thank you, but no… I’m very tired right now. Tomorrow, however, if you’d like, we could go to the opera, because I really love it.”
Can (happily):
“That’s a great idea! Alright, then tomorrow we’ll go to the opera.”
Albatross watched the scene from a distance, jealousy and restrained anger swirling in his heart.
Albatross (inner thought):
I don’t understand how someone can get close to someone else when she is here… but I won’t allow anyone to hurt her.
Phoenix turned away, trying to process the events of the day, then headed home.
Phoenix arrived home and took out the small notebook her grandmother had given her. She opened it, and on the first pages she read this:
“My dear granddaughter!
Write all your feelings here, tell your emotional burdens, and be happy.
Find true love, just as your grandfather and I did.
With love, Grandma.”
Phoenix (inner thought):
Now all my feelings will go here… happiness, excitement, confusion… everything connected to Albatross.
Phoenix picked up a pen and slowly, thoughtfully began writing the events of the day and her feelings into the notebook.
Phoenix (inner thought, written):
Albatross… there is something mysterious and attractive about him… I can’t ignore anything I saw today… but I know men like this, who would only cause pain to my heart, tear me apart, and I wouldn’t be able to stand up again, so I try to stay as far away from him as possible.
Albatross’s Thoughts
While Phoenix was writing, Albatross watched her from afar, in secret.
Albatross (inner thought):
This girl… she captivates me with every single movement. I don’t know how long I can keep this a secret, but something tells me that our fate is far from over.
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