Chapter 24 / Part One

Chapter 24

Habbab

I try to look away, turn and leave Melek behind. But I can't help but hope that she turns to look at me. She walked away from me just like that and I'm hurt by her indifference, I deserve it, it's true, but that doesn't mean I don't feel hurt. I sigh resigned, she's not coming back, and maybe it's for the best, my mother needs revenge, I need to fulfill my grandmother and my family.

No matter what Hazar said, I don't trust him, he's a liar, his words can't change my mind, nor cloud my judgment. I am going to take revenge on his whole family, their suffering is not over.

I am about to turn around and go back to the house, when I hear several cars coming up the hill.

"Erdem, they have found us!" I shout as I jump the fence and get my men ready, Çakir won't leave without a good fight.

In the distance I watch as Hazar and Melek hide behind a tiny wall that used to be a house, now there is nothing but ruins.

"Don't be ridiculous, there you go to see them." I shout at them