When We Were Perfect

You were like a thought that persisted.

As constant as a heartbeat

Like time standing still, impossible 

Yet simultaneously real.

Previously, 

"Next time if you want to take Ozan somewhere, inform me at least!"

Daniel said in a monotone voice, tucking Ozan back in his blanket before walking towards the attached bathroom without much of giving a glance at her.

Amy smiled sadly looking at her sleeping son.

"Looks like mommy has a lot to improve and work for!"

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"He hasn't improved much, doctor!" Daniel said tapping his foot on the floor, giving the doctor an unrelenting look.. 

"Mr Saritas, you are again being impatient here. It's only been a few days since his treatment started and so far I am observing significant stability in his health. His stomach is not rejecting the milk he is being fed nor does he vomit. The infection will take time to wipe out completely!" The doctor stated, shrugging his lab coat off. He was tired of explaining the same thing to him many times, he couldn't believe that a man as reasonable and strong-willed could be this impatient.

"Have you seen how weak he still is? I can literally lift him with my one hand." Daniel urged.

"If you want to see your son healthy again, I would suggest you start seeing positive things in every little aspect. I can only say that Ozan is not in a danger zone right now. The medicines are working on him and breastfeeding is also helping a lot. That's all, now if you please excuse me!" The doctor said giving a genuine small smile walking back into his office before this man gets angry and literally make him jobless because of his own impatience and excessive thinking.

He could understand where he was coming from but Daniel Saritas was still a lot to handle when he was in an unpleasant mood.

Daniel sighed, 

'Maybe I am really becoming a bit impatient but how can I keep myself calm in such a situation!' He thought, leaving the corridor and entering Ozan's room.

His gaze immediately shifted to Ozan who was pouting and huffing while Amy on the other hand was sitting in front of him with a pleading expression on her face. 

"Ozan! please drink this juice. Look it's your favourite Apple one!" Amy pleaded in a soft, gentle tone or more like in a motherly way.

But Ozan shook his head scooting back towards the pillow, his rainbow pyjamas looked a bit big on him, he was still weak and pale. The doctor advised to give him some light fresh juices in a small quantity.

"Look I made it myself and it's so yummy!" Amy made a dazing face pretending to sip the juice from his animal-themed sipper. This seemed to buy his interest as he stared curiously at the sipper.

"Umhhh, it's so delicious!" She moaned. Even an adult would get an idea that the juice was really tasty. Ozan weakly reached her lap, touching the sipper.

Amy smiled before settling him in her lap and giving him the sipper and eventually he sipped.

At first, he made an unpleasing face but then it suited his taste buds as he started to drink more slowly.

"You liked it!" Amy said in a genial tone.

Ozan only bobbed his head up and down in a cute way while still drinking his juice.

"Awwwww, that's like a good boy!" Amy cooed, planting a kiss on his nose.

All this seemed to surprise Daniel a lot with how quickly she was getting in her role and how easily Ozan was accepting her. Even with whatever happened in the past, he had to admit that Amy was genuinely trying to fulfil her role, slowly yet steadily.

Amy felt a presence behind her and turned a bit to see that Daniel was gazing at them. She gave him a small warm smile, seeing both of them around her all she wanted was to feel that everyone was good and promising but then Ozan's weak posture, dark circles and lost weight proved that no! Everything was still at risk. Daniel's stern gaze and not so pleasing behaviour also said the same thing.

"How's my little boy!" Daniel said walking towards the bed.

Ozan stopped sipping and smiled at his father. This always intrigued Amy that whatever the situation was, Ozan would always smile at Daniel like a kid when he got candy at the festival.

"Daddy! Appy juice!" Ozan said in a weak yet happy voice racing his sipper.

"You do like Appy juice a lot!" Daniel said, ruffling his hair and sitting beside him on the bed, his knee brushing against Amy's but he completely ignored her presence.

Amy felt sudden warmness in her stomach because of how close he was sitting to her. Why was she feeling like that, she had been close to him like this several times, she even cuddled with him a few times while having movie nights with him in the past. 

Daniel rubbed Ozan's head as he continued to drink his juice little by little, content having his father rub his head while sitting in her mother's lap.

Daniel lifted his gaze only to realize that he wasn't alone, Amy was looking at him deep in thought and before he could comprehend his cell phone rang. Amy came out of her daze looking around thankful to the person who called him. Why was she feeling like this all of a sudden?

"Ozan! You finish your juice. Daddy will be back soon. Okay!" He kissed his head leaving the room.

After having a brief talk with Ashton who talked about some files and projects and Daniel asking him to bring the files to the hospital that needed his signatures, he disconnected the call. Although Silas was still handling the projects in his business, some things needed his attention and approval but to him, Ozan was more important than his million dollars.

Just as he was about to return back to the room, he was surprised to see Vahide mom walking out of Ozan's room wiping her eyes. Signs of ageing were present on her face, she was dressed in a sophisticated evening dress.

Through the last year, she only called him thrice to ask about his and Ozan's well-being, nothing more or less. Even during those short phone calls, Daniel couldn't miss how awkwardly she talked to him. 

"Vahide Mom!" Daniel called out, catching her attention. She looked up at him before giving a small smile walking closer.

Daniel instantly embraced her, he had truly missed her and her wise thoughts.

"How are you!" Daniel asked with a smile pulling away from the hug.

"I should be asking that!" Vahide said, pursing her lips.

"You can say still alive Vahide mom, Ozan's health has really drained a part of life from me!" Daniel replied smiling sadly. Vahide looked with a pitiful expression, the one he hated the most.

"I just met him. He is a lovely child and he will be fine soon, healthy again. You will see him growing up and living a happy life along with you!" Vahide said in a motherly tone he missed the most, kissing his head.

"God Willing Vahide mom!" Daniel said with a slight smile but he couldn't help but notice a little remorse and shame on her face.

"I am sorry Daniel!" Vahide mumbled ducking her head down, 

"For what Vahide mom and why are you acting ashamed!" Daniel responded taking her hands in his.

"I am also to be blamed for what you both suffered from!" Her lips quivered.

"Vahide mom, I don't blame anyone. What happened in the past was maybe written in that way. Please don't do this to yourself, don't act ashamed. I would never want to see you like that!" Daniel said, kissing her hands.

Vahide started sobbing, 

"I should have noticed how she wasn't acting herself, how you always called to ask about baby things and she never. How she was hot one moment and cold the next. I wish I could have raised her in a better way so that she wouldn't be that stubborn and inconsiderate!"

"Vahide mom listen!" Daniel said in a raspy tone, wiping her tears away.

"You did raise both of your daughters in the best way possible and stop blaming yourself anymore. What happened in the past happened, no one can deny that but we all need to move forward and that's what we are doing!" Daniel urged.

"If you don't want me to cry in front of the entire hospital then, please stop crying yourself!" 

Vahide smiled a bit, wiping her tears and sniffing.

"Thanks for giving her a chance. I hope she works on that!" Vahide said in a vague tone.

"It's for Ozan, Vahide mom. Let's just hope everything goes well!" Daniel sighed,

"Stop worrying, go home and rest. It's getting late. I would drop you myself" He said smiling at her but she could see his tired self.

"No, I came with the driver. No need to worry about me, take care of yourself and Ozan!" Vahide said in a bit reprimanding tone.

"I will, I just want to be happy after all this but fairytales aren't for everyone!" Daniel smiled sadly, placing a peck on her wrinkled forehead.

Vahide patted her shoulder.

"We all live a fairytale Daniel, it's just that sometimes the road to happily ever after is a bit longer than the others!"