Episode 4

Thessaly spends the morning with her parents, dining in an upscale restaurant, before proceeding to visit her friend.

Daniele's eyes widen - partners, what do you mean?

Thessaly raises her phone to display the screen again - can't you see it here, partner, they work together in the downtown office.

Dani laughs - impossible, Ilker treated me like a prince.

Thessaly stares at her - of course, with designs of taking you to bed.

Daniele shakes her head - true. And I foolishly fell for a few words.

Thessaly - it's alright, friend, what matters is we know his true colors now, you're aware, so if he calls you, it's your decision.

Daniele looks intently - we didn't even exchange numbers.

Thessaly's eyes pop - NO?

Daniele nods negatively - No. He took me to a flat, we had our time, and then he dropped me home.

Thessaly - I've told you about the fear of being with a guy on the first date?

Daniele - if you want to become a nun, that's entirely your issue.

Thessaly - I don't want to become a nun.

Daniele - who in the 21st century remains a virgin at 21?

Thessaly - is that a problem?

Daniele - not for me, I settled that issue long ago.

Thessaly takes a deep breath - better stop here.

Daniele - I think so too, I don't want to argue. But honestly, I can't believe Ilker is friends with that idiot. He was extremely kind, it felt like a soap opera.

Thessaly - and thank goodness his friend gave up on coming, can you imagine if that friend had been Can?

Daniele laughs - then the four of us would have gone out.

Thessaly laughs uproariously - in your dreams. Can doesn't even glance at me, nor I at him.

Daniele recomposes herself - it was just a joke.

Thessaly also laughs, and they continue talking.

The following morning, Thessaly arrives a few minutes late, and upon seeing her, Can offers a sarcastic smile.

She nods and turns to sit down, but he asks - where do you think you're going?

Thessaly feels a shiver run up her spine, sighs deeply, and says - to my seat, professor.

Can checks his watch - you're a couple of minutes late.

- I know\, I'm sorry.

Can - in court, there are no apologies.

- But we aren't in court.

- But you are studying to be there\, right? Or are you aiming to be one of those second-rate lawyers?

Tessaly's eyes fill with tears while the entire class watches.

Can - well, I was going to start discussing a well-known case. If you can tell me a little about it, maybe I'll let you stay. Otherwise, you can be on time next class.

Thessaly grabs the paper he shows on the case, looks around the room, and starts speaking. Luckily, she had recently read about the same case, so it wasn't too hard.

Can strokes his chin, scrutinizing her every word. At the end of her explanation, he offers a snide chuckle:

- Saved by the bell. But this is the first and last time\, understood? Don't think I'll make it easy for you again. Now go take your seat... And this goes for everyone. The first rule in a professional's life is responsibility\, punctuality.

Thessaly takes her seat, her mind wandering, while Daniele notices her friend is not alright.

As the man leaves the classroom and the other students do as well, Dani inquires what's wrong.

Thessaly lets a tear roll down - I had a scare this morning, well, actually at dawn.

Daniele - what happened?

Thessaly - remember my parents went to a business dinner in the neighboring city, right? So, they left almost at midnight, I asked them to return only in the morning, but my father didn't want to, and unfortunately, they... had an accident.

Daniele - what? How are they?

Thessaly dabs at her tears - alright, they were taken straight to the hospital, and released this morning. I wouldn't have come, but there's an exam next session. Perhaps I should've only come afterward.

Daniele - ohh, and why didn't you tell that insensible man what happened?

Thessaly laughs - because he'd say in court there are no excuses, and I don't want to argue. My parents are fine, they're at home, with just a few scratches. It was more the shock, really. I was late because I barely slept, I stayed at the hospital, and then had to rush home to change.

Daniele - why didn't you message me?

Thessaly - it was late, friend, and we would be seeing each other this morning anyway.

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