A Doll for the Boss

I was leaving the room, apparently Serkan had gotten tired of waiting for me. To be honest, I didn't care much, his behavior confused me.

I went downstairs and walked straight to the office, knocking and waiting to be allowed in, which happened right away.

Good afternoon, Mr. Ferner - I said, looking at the grandfather, who smiled at me happily, while my husband had his typical sour face. Good afternoon, dear, please take a seat, we were waiting for you.

Tell me, what am I good for?

It is a pleasure for me to know that you are my grandson's wife, but I would like to know, why did you get married? Did my grandson force you to be with him to deceive me?

My face turned pale, I looked at Serkan, he acted like nothing was happening, he knew how to hide appearances, but our story was different, he didn't know how to lie, if he pressured me too much, I would tell the whole truth. Grandfather, you shouldn't have even asked that, Samantha is not just any woman. I know I was a promiscuous man, but the truth is that I love her with all my heart, so I don't understand the doubts. Shut up, I didn't ask you.

I'm sorry, Mr. Ferner, my husband shouldn't have spoken that way. No, Serkan didn't force me to marry him and he didn't deceive me. We love each other and decided to get married of our own free will, but I will tell you the whole truth. Then I am listening.

I looked into his eyes, and I could feel Serkan's body tensing.

Serkan and I met in a bar, I wanted to rebel against my father, my dream was to be a landscape architect but my father wouldn't let me. He made me sign a bunch of documents, I know he will use them against me tomorrow, but the truth is that thanks to that I met Serkan - I sighed deeply - I slept with him that night and well, now you can see the consequences.

He looked at my belly which was already showing a little more.

The grandfather looked at me with surprise and then turned his gaze to Serkan, who, without saying a word, let out a heavy sigh. There was no way to hide the truth now.

-I'm sorry, Grandfather Ferner, for not telling you this earlier. The truth is that Samantha and I got married because we are expecting a child together - Serkan said, taking my hand for support.

My husband was accepting and taking responsibility, something that surprised and deeply grateful me. The grandfather looked at us with a mix of surprise and relief in his wrinkled face.

-I understand - the grandfather replied, with a tender smile. Although this is not how I expected to hear this news, I'm glad to know that waiting for this baby brought you closer. I hope you will be happy together and that you can raise your child with love and dedication, it's clear that my grandson loves you. The truth is that I thought it was because of the Ferner fortune, he and his brother have been battling since they were children.

I felt relieved to hear those words of acceptance from Serkan's grandfather. It was an important step for Serkan if he wanted to be the heir. We knew it wouldn't be easy, but I was willing to help him. The truth was, I was falling in love with him. -Thank you, Mr. Ferner - I said sincerely. We promise to do everything possible to be a happy and united family, but I have a question, my dear husband rarely tells me things, I didn't know he had a brother. Samantha, I will explain it to you later.

No, you won't tell me anything, I prefer that your grandfather tells me the truth you are hiding.

Dear grandson, there's no need to hide your brother.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

That scum is not my brother- Serkan shouted, standing up in anger. He doesn't have my blood, it's not my fault that his mother slept with my father.

Serkan, enough! - the oldest of the Ferner siblings shouted.

The three of us fell into silence, the grandfather looked at us with sadness and disappointment in his tired eyes. It was evident that there was a deep and complicated family tension.

Dear Serkan, I understand that you have mixed feelings towards your brother, but you must not forget that he is also my grandson and part of our family - the grandfather said calmly. Whatever the story behind his birth, the blood ties that unite you cannot be denied.

Serkan clenched his fists and remained silent, not saying a word. I knew very little about his life, but it was clear that there was resentment and pain in his heart.

Grandfather, please, I don't want to talk about this now - Serkan said with a trembling voice, struggling to contain his emotions. Samantha and I have just started our life together and we are expecting a child. I want to focus on our future and be the best version of myself for her and for our family. You don't even know what your beloved grandson did, but I assure you, you will hate him as much as I do. The grandfather nodded sadly and sighed deeply.

-You're right, Serkan. This is not the time or place to discuss these things. The most important thing now is that you two are well and happy together. You have my support and my blessing, but I would be very happy if you really talked, if he did something wrong you can be sure he will be punished.

I don't want to know anything else about this, grandfather, and please don't insist. The truth is, I don't care what happens to him, you can give him your fortune, I am more than capable of sorting out my life, I think I have more capital than your company, grandfather. I am here because I respect and love you, but I will leave in a few days, Sam needs to attend her graduation ceremony, I am her husband, it's logical that I should be by her side.

I believe you are more than capable of being better, but in the end, you are a Ferner, whether you like it or not, my name will follow you for eternity.

The grandfather nodded with a warm look and wished us the best before leaving us alone in his office. I felt a weight lifted off my shoulders and approached Serkan to hug him tightly.

-We will overcome everything together - I whispered, feeling the warmth of his embraced returned.

We left the office, leaving behind the family tensions and the undisclosed secrets. I knew this conversation hadn't resolved everything, but it was a start. Together, Serkan and I would face any obstacles and build our own path towards happiness and love.