Love will find a way

Approval

She returned home exhausted from work. Deniz's New York trip was in a week and they needed to iron out all the issues before that.

"Welcome home wifey" He pulled her into a hug, and it was enough to relax her tense form. He guided her to the sofa and made her sit next to him.

"Tough day" He asked as he pressed his forehead against hers.

"Ahhh how do you translate the ideas on someone's head to paper without them even specifying it properly? Leave that I don't even want to think about it. How was your day? You're home early?" She asked, noticing him in his casual clothes.

"Well, I sensed you might need a proper meal so decided to come home early and cook dinner" He played with her hair.

"Ferit..." She just gave him a mocking smile.

Understanding she was in no mood for his jokes he gave up.

"Didn't have much to do, so decided to come home before I got swamped with work again." It was unusual for him to have some free time, so he decided to come home and rest.

"Good... Engin and Fatos back home? I miss them already." She asked as they took an afternoon flight that day.

"Yes, Engin called on their way home from the airport. They miss you too..." He was glad that they got along.

"I'll probably ring Fatos tomorrow... I'm so hungry. What's for dinner?" She asked him excitedly as he was trying to nuzzle her cheeks.

"I'm sure you'd trade me for food someday" He faked anger crossing his arms.

"How can I?" She held his face and made him look into her eyes and whispered with her lips on his ear "Who'll cook for me then?"

As he processed what she said, he let go of her and threw a cushion at her.

"Seriously Ferit" She pushed him back on the sofa and sat on his lap.

"Who can look after me like you do? Who can love me like you do?" He closed his eyes and was enjoying all the attention she was giving him.

"Most importantly who can make risotto for me like you do? Can we go and eat it now? The aroma as soon as I came in..." She held her laugh as he opened his eyes.

"Ok fine." He sulked knowing she was deliberately playing him.

"Seriously who can understand me even before I say it? I wouldn't trade you for anything ever." She pressed her forehand against his and they were about to kiss when they heard a voice.

"Oops... sorry I'm just heading out. Please continue." Asuman said, covering her eyes as she made her way to the front door.

"Wait... Where are you off to? On your own?" Her motherly instincts kicked in.

"Talk to eniste... enjoy your dinner" Asuman shut the door and ran away before her sister could ask any more questions or stop her.

Nazli looked at Ferit in askance.

"What? Asuman said she wanted to go on some night bus tour and since we both will be tired from work, she asked Deniz." He answered.

"And Deniz wouldn't be tired from work? You fell for that?" She asked, crossing her arms.

He guided her to the dining table, and she could see a lavish spread laid out on the table.

"Not before I got some help." He winked at her. He knew it was a ploy to go out with Deniz, but he didn't want to disappoint them. After making Asuman his sous chef to help cook for his wife, he finally agreed.

"Don't worry I spoke to Deniz. He'll drop her and stay for the night as there's spare room now." He said, pulling out the chair for her.

"Fine... since you've planned it all out, can we enjoy our dinner?" Nazli sat down.

They enjoyed the food and talked a bit more about their siblings and work. After clearing the dishes and loading the dishwasher, they crashed on the sofa to catch up on some telly.

He lay on the sofa with his head in her lap while she was busy browsing through the channel guide.

"Have you decided where to go on holiday?" He asked casually browsing on his mobile.

"I don't think we can think about a big holiday, but I was thinking maybe we can do a quick weekend trip somewhere close. There's a long weekend soon. How about " She said.

"Italy?" They both said at the same time.

"Cool... let me look for hotels in Rome then" Nazli excitedly pulled out her mobile.

"Sure...actually there's something else I'm interested in but I'm not sure if you would want to do it." He asked unsure of how she'll take his interests.

"What is it?" His expressions seemed to scare her a bit.

"Camping" He blurted out slowly.

"I haven't camped in a while. What do you think?" He excitedly explained his plans, showing her pictures in his mobile.

"No" She declined instantly.

"It'll be fun Nazli to be under the stars with no craziness around... just you and me." He looked at her dreamily and when he explained her that way it seemed to convince her, but she snapped out of it.

"Never" She dismissed it in an instant.

"Never say never... you don't know maybe I'll convince you" He winked at her.

They heard the door open and two excited people standing in front of them.

"We know you've figured out by now, but we want to tell you... We're serious about each other and want to date" Deniz and Asuman looked at them nervously.

"And what if I don't approve?" Nazli crossed her arms with a straight face making them even more nervous.

"Abla" Asuman looked at her disappointed.

"Nazli... She's just riling you up" Ferit smiled at them pulling Deniz in a hug.

"Ferit you should've let me tease them a bit" Nazli complained and nudged him on the arm.

"Abla, do you really approve?" Asuman held her hand and looked at her expectantly.

Nazli nodded and hugged her little sister. Though she was little apprehensive in the beginning, their happy faces convinced her.

"I might be your cousin but remember you'd have to face my wrath if you hurt her ever." Ferit poked Deniz.

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Thanks for all your votes and comments on this one... Didn't expect so much love but the end seems to be in sight for this one...