When We Were Perfect

False accusations that we're thrown at my love….

Now-those false claims are covering it like a light coverlet

Oo my lover, how do I explain it to you?

I can't keep my eyes off you.

Previously, 

"I can understand what you were going through, you don't need to apologise or give thanks. It was our duty!" The doctor smiled at the couple.

"Are you sure, we can take him home!" Amy said in a low voice, wiping her tears.

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"Yes Mrs Saritas, I wouldn't be saying it without being convinced and positive but you have to bring him regularly for weekly check-ups. Just take good care of hygiene and in case of any guidance or trouble call me immediately!" The doctor announced stemming their brains with relief and happiness..

"We will Dr Bursin!"

Daniel said as he stood from his seat with a smile, shaking his hands with the doctor. Amy also stood from her seat doing the same.

"See you guys tomorrow for the discharge formalities!" Dr Burcin said, 

Both Amy and Daniel nodded, stepping out from his room, Daniel walking ahead with a grin on his face while was a little behind. She was so happy to see Ozan healthy but she was even happier to see Daniel smiling after a long time. He looked so relieved and happy, he would be, they both had seen the health scar of Ozan and it was enough to make them shudder every time they look back at the time. Amy wondered that if she was feeling this happy and then Daniel would be more, he surely had suffered and witnessed more pain.

Finally, Ozan was able to go home, she thought but that very thought made her halt in her steps.

'Home' she gasped wondering if Daniel would allow her to be in his house, she remembered calling that house a number of things and never paying attention to it. 

'He wouldn't throw you out,' her mind interrupted.

'But he wouldn't be welcoming either,'

She had to clarify things with him that she permanently wanted to be a part of their lives, not some on and off person. But she had to settle other things before taking a new step.

"Daniel!" Amy called out, striding towards him from behind. Daniel turned around to listen to her when they both bumped into one another causing  Amy to stumble and before she could fall, his tight grip encircled her waist making their fronts collided.

Amy held her breath from the warmth and tingles that spread through her body making her feel all giddy as she gazed at his face.

'When did he get so handsome!' Amy thought staring at his stubble that made him devilishly handsome and sculpted his features in a rough and more masculine way. She wanted to touch his face with her fingers.

'He was always handsome, you just started noticing now!' Her mind chided. 

Daniel also flinched from the intimate proximity of her body clasped to him, he noticed her staring at him or more like observing his face making him feel uneasy. It was a long time ago when he last hugged her or held her close. He instantly pulled away not before balancing her on her feet, slipping his hands away. Amy felt the loss of warmth rendering her cold.

'Why I am feeling this way. Why does everything feel different with him?' She thought, tucking her hair behind her ears.

Daniel cleared his throat.

"Be careful with your steps Amy!" Daniel said, keeping his poker face.

"Sorry, I am just overwhelmed!" Amy said awkwardly, not knowing what to say.

"It's okay! Let's go, Ozan must be waiting for us!" Daniel said with a little smile recalling the earlier moment with the doctor.

"Actually, you go-ahead. I have some stuff to sort out!" Amy replied remembering about what she was going to do before their little moment.

Daniel looked warily at her, was she going back to her old ways.

"Fine, try to sort them soon. Ozan might ask about you" He responded, tucking his hands in his pants pockets.

Amy noticed his wary look, 

"Don't worry I will be back in a few hours. Just this thing really needs my attention."

"Take your time!"

Daniel said in response, trudging towards the hallway. He understood that she also had work and not even for once in these two months he had seen her talking or rushing to her work. She would only once in a while leave the hospital to visit Vahide mom or get her clothes and other necessities. He appreciated her determination to fulfil her role as a mother she has previously missed out on.

Amy breathed out, abruptly pulling her phone out and dialling Talia's number.

It rang for a minute before she finally answered it.

"Amy!"

"Talia I will be at the office in a few minutes, be there with all the documents and files of our present cases!" Amy said in a rushed tone walking towards the elevator.

"Okay, I will be waiting for you!" Talia responded, clearly confused.

"Good!" Amy disconnected the call as the elevator begin to descend like her heart.

She sighed clutching her phone closer not knowing whether she was doing the right thing, it could have consequences in the future. But right now she didn't want to think about it, she had already made a lot of mistakes in the past and this time she needed to work in her present to correct those mistakes. 

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At Amy's office.

"Are you sure you want to do this!" Talia asked, taken aback by her decision. Amy Moretti who never missed a single case of her never withdrew from any, always made sure to move the whole office and world to win her cases and here she was telling her that she was taking an indefinite hiatus.

"Talia, please I have taken this decision with a lot of thinking and a heavy heart. Don't make me uncertain now!" Amy said, typing away her apology email before shutting her computer and sinking back in her chair.

"It's your decision Amy, I can't force you. You must have a valid reason for this!" Talia said in an unlikely tone.

"I have sent you the email with my apology, sent it to our recent clients along with returning their cheques. Also, you are to go on my behalf for the hearing of cases that are having their final trials and don't take any new cases until I come back!" Amy said scratching her face, hoping it wouldn't have much negative effect on her career or the firm would accept her decision without much trouble.

"Do you think I can handle the cases like you do Amy!" Talia said, shaking her head.

"You have been with me for quite a long time Talia, just have confidence in yourself and don't give up till the last moment!" Amy encouraged her.

"What about Ayla's case!" Talia voiced out the thought nagging her the most. No way in hell could she deal with that case alone.

Amy's eyes got misty as she exhaled a deep breath, rising from her chair and closing her laptop.

"Let Kevin and his team work on it Talia, I will stay in touch with both of you regarding this case and will be present at hearings," Amy responded, packing her things, blinking her eyes to get rid of the tears. The determination still there to avenge her sister's death.

Talia watched her packing her things somberly, the Amy she had always worked with was now changed. No longer she was the snapping and stubborn person like she became for quite a while.

"How long would you be gone!" Talia asked in curiosity.

"Talia, stop worrying, you can always visit me at home if you need any assistance. I am just going on a long term leave, not leaving this country!" Amy said, shaking her head.

"And to answer your question, I will be back in 3 to 5 months!" Amy replied although not very sure herself.

Talia moved a little closer to her, patting her shoulder a little.

"I will try my best to keep things going here, though no promises. You go and solve whatever is troubling you!" Talia said, giving an encouraging smile.

Amy nodded with a sad smile, 

"That's what I am planning to do Talia, I just never realized that solving others lives, I began to lose my own. I have disappointed a lot of people in selecting my career over my relationships. This time I want to just win everything that I have lost and come back as content and even more strengthened and I have realized that my strength lies within my family!" 

"Whoa, that is one of the most philosophical things I have heard coming out of your mouth!" Talia said genuinely surprised.

"That's life my dear, it keeps surprising you!" 

"You know the Amy I know will definitely win her own case. I can bet on that!" Talia said positively.

"Thanks, Talia, now go and send those emails !" Amy said, moving towards her desk.

"I am on it, Madam," She said, smiling at her one more time before walking out of the office.

Amy reached out of her desk drawer and pulled out the wedding ring that she hadn't worn in three years. She harshly threw it in the drawer after their wedding. The weight felt so alien on her finger as she wore it but this time she was adamant on winning Daniel Saritas back.