unveiling shadows

Baris found himself caught in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. His past had been a relentless descent into darkness, a world where he relished in causing pain to women. Yet, here he was, bewildered by his own actions as he had assured this lady, Joy, that he wouldn't harm her.

The very idea of protecting a woman had never crossed his mind before, but somehow, Joy's presence seemed to have a mysterious hold on him. It was as if she were not just controlling his body but also his mind, perhaps even his heart.

He gently raised her face to meet his, and their eyes locked in an intense gaze. In that moment, he saw the vulnerability and innocence in her eyes, and it stirred something deep within him.

"Don't be scared," he whispered, surprised by his own words. "I won't harm you."

Joy seemed to trust him, and her response was unexpected. She relaxed and hugged him, a sensation he had never allowed from a woman before. It was a comforting embrace, unlike anything he had experienced.

Then, she looked up and asked the question that left him speechless, "What do you want from me?"

Baris was caught off guard, struggling to find an answer. He had reasons for kidnapping her and bringing her here, but now, in her presence, he questioned if those motives still held true.

He mumbled, "Mmmh?" uncertain of how to respond, but Joy persisted, repeating her question, "What do you want from me?"

"I'll tell you after dinner," Baris finally replied, taking a step back from Joy, needing to regain his composure and think about what lay ahead.

someone will lead you to the dinning room when dinner is served". Baris told her .

"Ok" she nodded obediently.

"What is your name?" Baris realized that he had only focused on other things but he doesn't remember her name or maybe he actually never knew her name .

"Joy" she whispered. "Joy, what a beautiful name "he said with a smile. "I will see you at dinner." Then he left.

Joy stood there, her heart racing with curiosity about the enigmatic Baris and the secrets he harbored. As Baris walked away, his mind raced back to the very beginning of this unusual predicament, a situation that seemed as though it had been ripped straight from a dramatic novel.

Six months prior, Baris's world had been shaken when his grandfather, the formidable Mr. Coj, had issued a stern ultimatum. The elderly man had threatened to halt his life-saving medication and disinherit him in favor of charities and orphanages if he didn't find a bride within exactly six months. Baris had initially dismissed it as just another one of his grandfather's empty threats, having endured similar proclamations for the past six years.

However, destiny had other plans, and the impending doom became a stark reality. A call from the hospital urgently summoned him to his grandfather's bedside. He was met with the grim news that his grandfather had ceased taking his medication, plunging him into a critical condition. Furthermore, the family lawyer had just left, having overseen the signing of a new will. Baris had realized with a heavy heart that his grandpa was not bluffing this time.

The day had been spent by the old man's bedside, tears of anguish and realization streaming down Baris's face. It was not the impending wealth or properties that concerned him, but the loss of his only family, the one person who loved him unconditionally in this harsh world. When his grandfather finally regained consciousness, he questioned Baris about his plans.

"Mr. Coj, since when did you start playing poker? I am a businessman, and I keep my word. I told you I would marry after six months, and I have plans, a girlfriend."

The mention of a girlfriend had brought a surprising change to his grandfather's demeanor. "Wow, you have a girlfriend? Why haven't you brought her to me?"

Baris, in a moment of panic and hoping for rejection, had blurted out, "Because I am not sure if you will approve. She is black."

To his astonishment, his grandfather's eyes had lit up with enthusiasm. "Bring her to me. I want to see her this weekend."

Baris couldn't believe that his grandfather had accepted the idea of him dating a black girl, and he now had only two days to find one. In desperation, he had sent his men all over the country to search for the perfect candidate. Just thirty minutes after the call, his assistant, who was away on business in Diyarbakir, had come to his rescue, claiming to have already located a woman who matched the description. With no time to woo her, he had resorted to kidnapping her.

Now, as Joy longed to uncover the truth that Baris kept hidden, the weight of his deceit loomed heavily on his conscience. He needed an excuse to gather his thoughts, to decide how much of the tangled web he could unravel without revealing the dark secret behind Joy's presence. With a gentle smile, he said, "See you at dinner, Joy."