ECHOES OF REBORN CARTEL

THE UNVEILING OF GENTLE KING

The next morning Ecem decided to go to college because she missed so many lectures because of all these accidents. Although her bullet wound had not fully healed yet her courage and willpower remained unbroken.

Her aunty worriedly advised her to take care , and Ecem left with her friends.

At the exact same time inside the mafia mansion

Alp was engaged in intensely aggressive martial art session. Sweat poured down his body as he unleashed his inner frustration and retless energy onto a heavy punching bag .

Ever since he ordered the elite fruit basket to

Be left outside her house the previous night.

His mind had been completely out of his control. With every punch he threw , Ecem's face flashed before his eyes along with her

Haunting question : " do I know you ???do we have any relationship?? Even though his physical body was reaching it absolute limit from grueling practice, his mind remained trapped in thoughts of her .

By the time afternoon arrived , Alp had to leave the headquarters for an important meeting and long -standing personal commitment. Choosing to drive himself

without his usual heavy security convoy,he

headed out into the city. He stopped his car near a mart to buy some toy cars, plastic dolls, chocholates, cookies, stationery items,etc for the children. Suddenly the heavy gate opened and Alp's dark SUV pulled in .

Ecem was already at the orphanage courtyard , sitting with group of small children and handing out the books she brought. Ecem stood in shock as Alp stepped out vehicle . For a moment , their eyes locked. Alp froze, utterly stunned to see the girl who had been dominating his thoughts right there ....

Alp came close to Ecem ...hello Ecem!! Alp said in calm voice ....

Ecem replied," hello.. I am surprised to see you here . A ruthless mafia boss can also have heart. I am amazed. "

Alp smiled heart ....!!!! By the way what are you doing here??? I think you need to take rest ..

Ecem replied," I am here to give cookies,

Candies,nuts ,buns,oreos and handmade burgers to these children."

Alp replied," you made all these burgers

yourself. I am amazed."

Ecem replied," No my aunty made them "

Alp replied," Alright ...

Suddenly a torrential downpour began to flood the courtyard. The orphanage staff quickly gathered the shouting children and rushed them safely inside the building . But Alp and Ecem remained standing in the middle of the courtyard , completely frozen as heavy sheet of rain soaked them within seconds.

Ecem's hair was completely soaked , water droplets completely running down her face

Highlighting her striking resembalance of Luna.

Alp stood a few step away and noticing Ecem how she was fixing her hair, which got ruined due to the rain. The rain was cold but, the intense gaze between them was burning hot. Any ordinary person in city would have trembled with fear finding themselves

Completely isolated in heavy Storm face to face with ruthless mafia leader. But Ecem is different. Deep inside she lived an fearless women .she doesn't have any fear on her face. She took a step closer to him through heavy rain.

Her voice was steady sharp Fierce against the loud sound of thunder.

Ecem siad ,"Why you are always following me , Alp?? " I told you before I am not petrified by you at all...Even you know this better then me Alp...If you think you can scre me , control me where I go , then you are completely wrong. ,,,Mr Mafia....

A slow chilling yet a very cute smile touched

Alp 's tight jawline. For the first time Alp felt a deep sense of joy in his inner soul...

He repeated her word to himself what Ecem said ,"Mr Mafia"....

Few seconds later Alp stepped closer to Ecem

And shielding her from the sheet of wind.

"I didn't follow you here,Ecem ",Alp replied in calm voice. But Ecem it seems like our souls keep dragging us to the exact same spot,Whether you heart wants to admit it or not.

Alp didn't argue with her and moved towards his car and ordered his men to bring the things for children...Ecem stood in rain , frozen in utter shock as she watched him .The Man who held entire city's Underworld in grip of terror was patiently carrying toys,food for the orphanage childern in the middle of Storm .

When the children looked out of the window

And happily cheered ," Alp brother...Alp brother" . He waved back at them with a genuine gentle smile.

Watching him get completey drenched while

Ensuring the children's boxes stayed safe

Under the car awning. Ecem felt the same

Warm sensation bloom in her chest. Ecem realized behind this ruthless dangerous mafia and terrifying exterior lay a hidden soul capable of immense warmth and quite

care .

The rain turned even more fierce. Alp and Ecem were completely drenched rain...So they move inside near the fire place. The children immediately surrounded by Alp because Alp used came here in a month. For the next couples of hour the dark ruthless king of Reborn cartel completely vanished.

Alp sat down on the floor with little boys and girls helping them assemble the toys , telling stories.etc. While Ecem was preparing sandwiches and served the burger that she brought from her home.

For next two hours , Alp would look up across the room ,his pitch- black eyes softening as he watched Ecem laughing, playing, eating with the kids.

The way her hair was still damp from the rain and the genuine kindness radiating from her face , sent a sharp ache through his chest. Ecem found herself secretly watching him, seeing

This mafia boss gently holding a toddler and speaking in a soft reassuring voice made that strange warm sensation in her chest grow even deeper .

By late afternoon , the sky grew darker and the rain showed absolutely no sign of stopping. Ecem looked out of the window and worried about her aunty as she wanted to go back home as soon as possible. So she packed her things and say goodbye to children.....