Episode 5

In the upcoming week's classes, Thessaly remains quiet, even though Can addresses her directly several times.

Thessaly's parents, Miguel and Clara, have a conversation with their daughter about her apparent worry over them throughout the week.

Clara - Truly, sweetheart, we're alright. Your father and I even worked during the week.

Thessaly sighs - Okay, but are you really alright?

Miguel - We're great, my love. So, go to the party that Dani invited you to. Don't worry about us.

Thessaly smiles and agrees, then goes upstairs to get ready.

Later, she drives to the bar and meets up with Daniele. They head straight for the counter, and soon Daniele is off dancing with other friends. Thessaly leans against the counter, enjoying a sweet drink. Her thoughts are interrupted by a familiar voice ordering a drink. Thessaly shudders and refuses to look to the side, but seconds later, she turns to find Can turning towards her at the same time.

He looks her up and down, openly startled by her beauty. Her long loose hair, in contrast with the red lipstick on her striking lips, renders him immobile.

At this moment, Ilker approaches, talking to his friend - Hey, Can, so I'm gonna... Thessaly?

Ilker looks at her excitedly, smiling, and before Thessaly can reply, Can quickly says - You two know each other?

Ilker - We met here at the bar the other day, right Tess?

Thessaly smiles and nods, and soon Daniele approaches. Seeing Dani, Ilker grins and kisses her on the cheek. Ilker - Ah, this is my friend, Can.

Daniele smiles sardonically - Yeah, I know, he's our teacher.

Ilker - Wow, what a coincidence.

Thessaly gives a weak smile and then beckons Daniele to go to the restroom with her.

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Can asks Ilker if something happened with either of the two girls, and his friend laughs - With Dani, yeah, everything happened.

They both laugh about it, and soon Can says - Come on, let's toast to our newest partner.

Ilker - Pity he doesn't come to these parties, huh?

Can laughs - The guy is an old man. Married, doesn't enjoy this stuff. God forbid all that.

They laugh and then Ilker continues - He's not on social media, doesn't show off his family, even though he's filthy rich. I heard he has a daughter.

Can - I've only seen pictures of her from when she was a child.

Ilker - Well, regardless, we'll see her tomorrow since we're having lunch there.

Can dismissively responds - I couldn't care less, probably one of these frivolous girls who just want to have fun.

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The next day, Clara and Miguel are eager to welcome the new partner and discuss with Thessaly.

- And that's it\, daughter\, we've made a new deal\, merged our office with that of a new partner. We've mentioned this possibility to you before\, haven't we\, sweetheart?

Thessaly nods - Yes, daddy.

Clara - So, daughter, but now it's happening. Today we will sign the papers, and then our partners will come to have lunch with us.

Thessaly smiles - That's great.

Miguel - We'll soon be the largest network of offices, haha.

Clara also smiles - True, my love. Daughter, since you're also home, I'm counting on you to join us for lunch today, huh?

Thessaly agrees, and soon the doorbell rings. Thessaly checks her phone, and when she puts it aside to get up and greet the guests, she finds herself face-to-face with Can staring at her.

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