Ep 5: Phoenix and Albatross - The tale of two wings

As the taxi pulled up to Sanam's home, Aslin couldn't help but feel a little worried about her friend's sudden change in mood. Sanam sat in silence, her face etched with shock and disbelief, as if she had just seen the end of the world. Aslin paid the driver and followed Sanam inside, where they were greeted by her cheerful father, Akif Jaydin.

Akif was a lively man, always in good spirits, and deeply loved and cared for his daughter. He was a partner in a local export company "Fibri Trading " and their livelihood relied on it. However, upon seeing her father, Sanam barely managed a fleeting smile and quickly went to her room. Sensing something was wrong, Aslin managed to distract Akif and went to check on Sanam.

Finally, Sanam found her voice and opened up to Aslin about what had happened. As she told her story, Aslin erupted into laughter, teasing Sanam and trying to lighten the mood. "Don't worry about it, we'll probably never see him again," Aslin reassured her friend. "And even if we do, who cares? Everyone has their own opinions. Your thoughts on the painting are valid and you should never be ashamed of them."

Aslin's words were a comfort to Sanam, who finally started to relax. She realized that the situation wasn't as bad as she had initially thought. As Aslin said goodbye and headed home, Sanam sank into her bed, reflecting on the day's events. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret for missing the opportunity to get to know Jan better. She was certain that she had feelings for him, but now she was haunted by the thought that her comments about the painting had ruined any chance of a romantic relationship. Despite this, she still held out hope that if they ever met again, maybe Jan wouldn't remember what had happened and she could have a second chance.

Meanwhile, outside the gallery, Emir was still waiting for a taxi. As he watched Jan leave in his luxury car, a strange feeling of hatred towards the man overtook him for no apparent reason.

As the night went on, Sanam couldn't shake the feeling that fate had a hand in bringing her and Jan together. She whispered to herself that she was sure the universe would eventually align in her favor and that she would get her chance to be with Jan after all. Who knows, maybe they'll meet again in a romantic café over a latte, with Jan apologizing for not understanding the beauty in her unique perspective, and the two of them laughing and sharing their time. Sanam drifted off to sleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of a future with Jan.

Jan arrived at his home, refreshed himself with a warm shower, but his mind was preoccupied with the Phoenix bird he saw earlier in the day. He couldn't shake the wonder of who she might be and where she could be from as he drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, his personal assistant, Gwen, called to remind him of his appointment with the Fandom event planners and organizers. The meeting had been planned for some time and was an important event for Jan.

Meanwhile, Sanam was abruptly awoken by her phone buzzing with a reminder from her workplace about her upcoming meeting. It was a reminder about her scheduled meeting. Sanam had been looking forward to this opportunity as a chance to climb up in her career, and she quickly checked her calendar and preparations to ensure she was ready for the meeting.