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A bird I was, that woke up, got dressed and took off

WITH KWAME AND ZANE…

A bird I was, that had been to many places

BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF EDUCATION CERTIFICATE OF HONOR

A bird I was, that strived and succeeded

And had strolled around in many places

ZAMBIA 2003 THE FIRST EDUCATION FUND

A bird I was, that touched the angels

A bird I was, that flew all around the world

Broken yet succeeded

Got far and succeeded

I made it

MY FIRST DAY IN MOZAMBIQUE

I made it I got tired of flying around

I settled down, I settled down

HARIKA BAL.

Hey, hey…

Hello.

I'm Sertab.

Sertab Bal.

My sister, Harika. I know you are blinded by her glow.

I think my parents named her on purpose.

She is a great person as her name suggests.

And what does my name mean? Sertab!

Rebellious, stubborn, obstinate.

Obstinate?

Anyway, we're not talking about her. We're talking about me.

Actually, I did my MBA in England.

And then, I wanted to open a bar.

It was my dream.

But since this decision wasn't supported by my mother…

I was forced to come back to İstanbul.

I'm living in my sister's house now.

I'm looking for the right thing for me.

This is it.

I'm sure I'll figure it out pretty soon.

-Happy birthday, Harika. -So soon?

-Happy birthday, Harika. -Wait, wait… No.

Wait a second, what kind of a celebration is this?

We didn't decorate the place at all.

It's okay.

I know you felt the lack but I, of course, thought of something.

-No. -I have an excellent surprise.

You know I love surprises.

Something's on its way.

Alas!

It's okay.

What's this?

I brought this from England for this celebration.

Sertab, are you sure we can do this at home?

Yes! I brought it from England.

Aha! Come on.

Happy birthday, Harika.

I made it, I made it

I made it I got broken of flying around

I settled down, I settled down

So what now?

Well…

The charm of a hardworking man is always attractive.

Girl, is he for real?

Excuse me?

I'm talking about the one on the left.

Praise be.

What the hell are you talking about?!

You burned down my house! My house!

Do you know how hard I hard to work for that house?!

But why would you?!

When have you ever thought of anyone else but yourself?!

Never, of course.

Do you know what my dad says?

“Let her be, don't give her a hard time. Maybe her potential is limited.”

Maybe this is truly the limit of your potential, eh?!

Alright, then.

From now on, you won't get a free ride, Ms. Sertab!

You will bear the consequences of your actions.

You are on your on from now on.

Now that you are back in İstanbul, learn to live on your own.

Harika, that's enough. You're exaggerating.

I've had enough!

-Girls! -Drop it for God's sake!

She'll never amount to anything!

I wish I could save the day, oh, how I wish

LOOKING FOR ME

I think working for a gum company is very important.

For one thing, chewing gum helps you blow off steam.

And it keeps your mouth busy.

And it reduces hunger.

I really care about working for a gum company.

It's a bit tough.

Plates, of course, have an important place…

in our lives.

I mean, without plates we'd die.

You know, because we wouldn't be able to eat.

Actually, I'm familiar with the defense industry.

I don't see that on your resume.

No, it's not on there.

I had to quit after three lessons. My wrists were too delicate.

I'm sorry?

I don't mean the defense industry as much as the art of self-defense.

Ms. Sertab, we are a well-established chophouse.

My grandfather Ekmelettin founded this place about 60 years ago.

And we're trying to carry on his legacy as best as we can.

But of course, times have changed, things have changed

We need to keep up with the times.

I, personally, care a lot about personnel management.

Regarding that, what can you bring to the table?

Joy.

Sorry?

Perception management is key.

When people dine here…

they should feel privileged.

The place should fill with laughter.

People should have their best memories here.

Families, lovers, and best friends…

they should all come here for all their celebrations, for example.

This place should become their lucky, happy place.

This place should be like one of them.

Right?

Congratulations.

Really?

Yes.

Really, Sertab, congratulations.

To find a house and a job in such a short time.

I mean, you really showed me.

Let's burn some sage…

to ward off the evil eye.

Oh yes, ward it off you too.

Sertab, really, what will you do at that meat place?

What do you mean?

I'm the marketing manager, Masal.

At Ekmelettin?

At Ekmelettin! What's wrong?

Would it be cooler if it was an American gum company instead?

At the end of the day their goal is to sell gum and mine is to sell Bessie.

What's the difference?

Aren't we all just pawns of the capitalist system anyway?

Right?

She can't admit she couldn't find a job.

I did, though.

At least let me buy you a bed.

Never!

I'll take care of everything myself bit by bit

And I got you a housewarming present, my friend".

You can put it wherever you want.

I was going to get you a bonsai, but I decided against it.

You'd kill in two days.

You're right, smart move. Thank you.

Well done, girl.

Look at what you've accomplished in two weeks.

Congrats, my friend.

Alright! Job? Check.

House? Check.

So what's left?

Love.

Let's set you up with the bank's golden boy.

I'm serious.

Huh, there she is. Ms. Gamze.

I'm sorry.

My dear home.

Both our lives are just beginning.

Everything will be super great.

Have you walked? Have you moved forward?

Have you also passed through sorrows?

Have you gotten tired? Have you gotten depressed?

Ms. Sertab! Ms. Sertab!

Mr. Muzaffer, what is it?

If you'd just wait for a minute I'll give you the receipt for your dues.

If I miss the 07.52 bus I'll also miss the 08.07 dolmus.

Leave it at the door.

Have you also passed through sorrows?

Have you gotten tired? Have you gotten depressed?

Have you also chosen beautiful ones?

May it be easy.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Brother Haydar, what do you think about the new name?

What?

I'm talking about the new name, isn't it great?

Ekmelettin Steak Lounge.

What difference does it make?

What do you mean?

The cooler you present yourself, the cooler you'll look.

This is how these things work.

Yes, Gamze?

I'm picking you up at 10 p.m.

It's non-negotiable. I'm introducing you to the bank's golden boy.

Gamze, don't drag me into this. I'm really tired.

Girl, this guy checks all the boxes on your list.

Really?

I swear.

Alright, then.

Okay then, see you tonight.

Brother Haydar, I'll be back after I change my clothes.

Are your eyes hazel or green? I can't see clearly.

Green.

LIGHT EYES

-Green. -Yes.

Do you dance?

I prefer to sway in place.

SHOULDN'T DANCE

I'm getting a beer, do you want one?

Yes, but only if I can pay for the next round.

Deal.

SHOULDN'T ALWAYS PAY FOR EVERYTHING

Gamze, God made my check list into a man.

And you found him, brought him to me. Well done.

Hold on, easy.

Look here, don't change your attitude.

Don't scare him off. Don't drink too much.

-I'm not. -Good.

Welcome, what would you like to have?

Hello, I'll have a meatball sandwich, please.

Of course.

I'll have lentil soup.

I'd also like to have lentil soup.

I really love meatball sandwiches, I've never had one here.

Even though you had a lot to drink you seem fine.

Well, let's just say I know my limit.

SHOULDN'T GET WASTED

Thank you very much.

Enjoy your meal. Your meatball sub is coming right away.

Thank you.

What's wrong? Where's she going?

I don't know. She'll come back, probably.

-She got in a taxi. -Let me see.

Let's eat meatballs.

Nevermind the soup, let's not drink it.

And you shouldn't have soup in public. What kind of a way to…

Can we have two meatball sandwiches?

SHOULDN'T SLURP

Ma'am shall I follow the coast or go through Levent?

No, no, we're going to the far Arnavutkoy.

The far Arnavutkoy is outside the city…

so we add 20 liras what's on the meter.

That's the rule. I didn't come up with it.

If you live there, you should know, anyway.

Can you give me a receipt?

Oh, so you'll make your boss pay for it, eh?

Yes, I can give you the receipt.

Can you turn the radio to Firm FM?

Yes, ma'am.

Everyone is out of fun

There is a storm in Istanbul

My one and a half love

My one and a half love

Oh, God, is it a serial killer?

There are no serial killers in Turkey, though.

Anyway, it's best if I go home.

Is it a thief, a psychopath or something?

Not a serial killer but he could be the father of your kids.

Oh, God, what a guy!

Enis, don't be ridiculous!

Let me go home.

I've never seen anyone like him. Turn around and take a look!

Are you telling me the truth?

I swear.

Okay, but I'm only looking so you'll shut up.

For your sake.

Enis, start the song.

They will eat you, eat you

These flirts will ingest you

Walk without swinging

Or the sin would left us

Eat, eat, eat

Crunchy

Thank you. I'm sorry, I forgot my keycard.

I'm harmless, don't worry. I'm in number 37.

My name is Soner.

What about yours?

I don't have one, I'm single

Not that, I meant your name.

I'm Sertab.

Nice to meet you, Sertab.

You too.

Do you work nearby?

Sort of. Do you?

No.

I work far away.

But I like being in nature, the outskirts of the city.

I need to ask.

Don't you…

recognize me at all?

No.

But isn't that the issue with these residential complexes?

Where are those apartments of the past? You don't even get to know your neighbors.

This happens sometimes, since it's new.

Yes, sometimes.

And well, when I insisted on opening a bar in London…

my parents forced me to come back here.

Actually, it wasn't an unreasonable idea.

You don't look for reason when you're dreaming.

Would you like some?

It looks like we're stuck in here.

-Is that a meatball sandwich? -Yes.

I got a whiff the moment we got in the elevator but…

-So you like it. -I love it.

Well actually they make the best ones at Karpooz Diner.

That's… The Rhyme, The Rhyme Bar.

You're talking about the Karpooz Diner next to it, right?

You know it too?

It's so good. There's no competition. It's so good.

There you go, ma'am.

Getting drunk and wasted?

I'll be honest, I do drink, but I don't get wasted.

Jealousy?

Lack of self-confidence. Next.

What about always paying?

A man's attempt at establishing his superiority over a thriving woman.

Whoa, you sound just like me.

Anyway.

Do you dance?

Tarkan, he's good at it. Let him dance, I don't.

Okay.

Well, I saw here in practice that you don't slurp, either.

You… well, congrats. You've won the grand prize!

What's my award?

What?

Well…

the award for being the best partner to be stuck in an elevator with.

Was that bad?

No.

It'll do.

Too bad…

So what now? Shall we get up?

Let's get up.

Thank you.

By the way, it was truly nice to meet you.

I agree.

See you, then.

Who eats a meatball sandwich without onions? Silly.

Good morning, Sertab!

Sertab, good morning!

What's with all this pep so early in the morning?

It means you want to wake up like this in the morning.

How?

You know that I'm actually you, right?

So it means you want to wake up like this in the morning.

And to find that energy in you, you imagine me like this.

Makes sense.

Wasn't last night great?

But I wish we'd the way I always saw in my dreams.

I thought you had only dreamed of me?

Are you upset?

Nope.

Do you have a dream meet-cute?

Of course.

That's so lame.

This girl loves me

This girl kills me

This girl makes me dream nice things

I can't afford a satin dress. It's a bust even from the wardrobe.

But of course, it could have also gone like this…

This girl holds me

And pulls me to herself

A room, a bed and a library is enough for this girl and me

Guys, I'm waiting for the executive summary of the reports

whose deadlines are next month.

Do you realize that?

Is that what you covet?

When you talk like that do you become cool?

No!

I'm talking about looking like an important person before the guy.

So you're saying, you should be a white-collar worker…

who speaks half English half Turkish…

so when a man hears you talking he'll be taken with you.

Am I mistaken?

When you put it like that, it doesn't sound great.

That's no good, forget about it. Erase it.

Guys, I have important news.

First of all, I'm very proud.

The changes I made have finally paid off.

I just spoke with the producer of "My Father's Story"

Are you ready? It's coming.

They are celebrating their 50th episode here, tonight.

What is “My Father's Story?

It's a television series, don't you watch it?

No.

I don't own a television. It's a matter of choice.

Everyone, get to work. I don't want any mistakes today.

I'll call the tabloids, then.

But they're coming in the wrong season.

Okay, brother Haydar, calm down.

Welcome, sir.

This way.

Hello, good evening.

Mr. Soner, will we see you in new projects?

This way Mr. Soner.

We'll talk after.

-Ms. Merve! Ms. Merve! -Merve, come.

Eser, isn't he very handsome?

Isn't his name Soner?

Sertab… His character's name is Eser.

Merve is here as well.

She is even more beautiful in real life.

Welcome.

Thank you.

We have a small surprise for you…

the dear cast of “My Father's Story”.

May you have many more episodes.

Soner!

What's it to you? Why didn't you let his fans jump in instead?

What's it to you?

Come in!

You've been talking about him all day. He is handsome this and that…

Why didn't you jump, then?

Were they laughing at me?

No.

Why would they?

You didn't do anything to be made fun of.

On the contrary, I came here to thank you.

Next time, I'll be the hero.

You're welcome, it was nothing.

Sertab…

By the way, you look beautiful even covered in tomato paste.

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Sorry, second.

Do you believe in love at first, or second?

Those things only happen in movies.

Since they don't have much time they rush through the emotions in 100 minutes.

So, drop it.

I'm really into this guy, though. I'm really into him.

Alright, be into him but there are cameras and modelesque women around him.

And, God, forgive me you're as tall as this, you know.

I don't want to get into any more details.

But doesn't it intimidate you?

No.

He isn't like that at all.

You saw him. Right?

Go for it, then.

If you have feelings, go for it.

So you're saying be like Enis Arikan when it comes to consistency.

Go, go. I'm telling you to go after that feeling.

I should, right?

Alright, I will.

What's the worst that could happen?

I wish you would appear before me, oh, how I wish

What to make of me

I wish you were mine, oh, how I wish

What to make of us

What happens if I act without thinking

Would the worst happen What troubles would find me

Will it be only bad days that find me

How can it always be bad Always be bad

Should I get used to it or bear with it

Or have a breakdown

Should I work to experience amazing moments

Ms. Sertab, let me grab those.

Oh, no.

Let me, please…

Mr. Muzaffer, I have a question.

I heard a celebrity was living in our building.

I heard people talking.

Do you mean brother Soner?

I guess.

He comes a couple of days a week to sleep because his set is close.

Let me take those.

Oh, how I wish What to make of me

This guy doesn't post anything, not even a story.

Only photos from shoots.

Are you aware that we're after one of the most famous men in Turkey?

Don't you also find that strange?

Well, I do.

Didn't you run into him in the building?

Oh, that's the best part.

Apparently his set is close to our building.

He comes and stays there from time to time.

Wow, unbelievable.

He's treating the place I can barely afford like a king size bed.

-Something of the kind. -Great.

Let's drink to that, then.

I've been meaning to ask you.

When are you going to Kenya to open the school?

I'm waiting for the fund to be approved. I'm expecting to hear from them soon.

And then, I'll go.

My friend, I'm so proud of you.

Having a friend who does such a thing…

You're getting emotional again.

I almost teared up but it's a beautiful night.

I don't want to ruin it. I won't ruin the night by being emotional.

How's your job going, then?

Pretty good, I'm happy.

At Ekmelettin?

At Ekmelettin, Masal.

Well, I don't care if it's Ekmelettin. I'm proud of you, Sertab.

You've come a long way after the fire.

It's not much, but you get by at the end of the day.

You're standing on your own two feet.

Well, I…

You can't help being clumsy, can you?

-Watch your hand. -Come on, let's go in.

Come on, we're going inside.

Life is short you're enough for me love

Take me home

Don't leave me to strangers

Let me love

I love real nicely

I'll be going shortly

I understand you have things to do

Shots, please.

Tequila.

-Tequila? -Not tequila.

No salt, no lemon.

No salt, no lemon.

Why do you always…

Cheers, cheers.

Have the next round ready…

Alright, guys?

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

You are sick in the head

How are you, Sertab?

Good, you?

Good. We ran into each other again.

I'd prefer the elevator, though.

-Mr. Soner, can we take a selfie? -Of course.

Okay?

-Thank you. -Bye bye.

You have it hard.

I didn't see you at the apartment?

The series is on break, so it's out of my way.

It a miracle there's a way there anyway.

Tell you what?

Do you want to go get meatball sandwiches?

Oh, no, I'm good here.

Fine.

Then I will eat alone.

Murat, let's leave.

Here, drink this. Drink this. Drink.

I thought he'd insist.

Why would he insist? Didn't you see how many girls came to take photos with him?

Who do you think you are for him to insist?

What happened?

He asked her out to get meatball sandwiches…

and she told him she was fine here.

You are a distilled idiot.

Isn't that how it goes, though?

What happened?

Weren't you listening to me, Gamze? I'm explaining it!

Gosh, fine! I'm taking the bottle.

-I want this to end. -Here, drink this too.

Hey, hey! Okay.

Girl, I'm sick of this!

Drink responsibly!

You can't get mad at me for having six drinks.

Don't shout!

Why did we stop?

-Look at me… -Soner!

You know me. Let me kiss you.

He didn't insist but he came for the meatballs.

Don't shout.

I'm not shouting.

Let's go inside calmly.

I'm calm. You're giving me a hard time right now.

It smells delicious.

Shut up for two minutes. Please.

I'm begging you.

Look at me, do I look really bad?

Really bad.

I mean the fluorescent light isn't helping but you're okay.

Damn these fluorescent lights.

Look…

fluorescent lights are the dumbest things ever made…

to keep two people from getting together.

She's drunk, she's drunk.

-Shut up. -He's coming, he's coming.

-The guy's coming here. -He's really coming.

He's really coming.

Shut up, please.

Hello, good evening.

Good evening.

-Bon appetit. -Thank you.

Can we take a photo?

I hope you get well soon.

How are you?

-Good, you? -Good.

I think we shouldn't leave our next meeting to chance.

Give me your number.

No, don't.

Give the wrong number.

She never does.

Don't make any plans for tomorrow.

We're doing something.

I'm sorry I disturbed you.

Oh, no, don't mention it.

-I hope she's okay. -Fingers crossed.

We love watching your series.

Keep watching.

God damn you.

Why are you taking it off?

What did you do?

Come on, let's go home. Why are we still here?

Ms. Sertab, Mr. Soner sent this. Enjoy.

So romantic.

I'll let you bite Soner's meatball first, and then I'll take a bite.

Why do you keep taking this off everywhere?

Hats for the twins!

Put it in your bag.

Get three for 1 million!

There's no signal in the kitchen.

That's good! Everyone's doing their job.

I wonder if he's a text guy or a call guy.

What does that mean?

Let me explain brother Haydar…

a text guy is, how should I put it? He's lax.

He has a lot of time in his hands.

He leaves things to fate.

But a call guy isn't like that.

He is clear. A call guy is solution-oriented.

I like call guys.

Ms. Sertab.

Yes?

This is a workplace.

And as you know, people work in a workplace.

I'm waiting for the social media reports.

When the girl in a movie gets in a relationship

everything else in her life stops.

But that's doesn't happen in real life.

No matter what I have to be at work by nine.

To be here at nine I have to get up at six.

I have to take four different buses.

What does that mean?

It means it's difficult, brother Haydar.

Harika, stop calling, don't keep my line busy.

Hi, I'm expecting you at my place at 6 p.m.

I'll prepare an amazing meal for you.

He's a text guy!

But I also leave things to fate, Enis.

You do.

This shirt with these pants…

or this dress?

How about you don't wear anything?

Whoa!

Hair?

Hair?

I'll decide what the wear first that I'll decide accordingly

How about curls?

No, it'd make me look too enthusiastic.

I'll do something that looks more natural.

Make up?

Make up?

I'm thinking of applying highlighter here, naturally.

Alright, good. Makes sense.

I shouldn't wear high heels, right? Or I'd look like I'm fixated on it.

Yeah, don't wear heels, you're tall as a tree, anyway

Gift? I can't go to his house empty-handed.

You'll buy something on the way.

Right, I will.

Alright, then.

Alrightie. This is good.

What's the worst that could happen, anyway?

The worst would be if I entered his house with no-show socks.

And if your feet were to stink! Oh, God!

How about this?

Not good at all.

Are you a high school girl?

You'll get a bad rep with that one, no.

Welcome.

Come in, I'm in the kitchen.

Actually, I bought a gift for your house but…

it won't suit this place at all.

I won't be offended if you don't use it.

Why do you say that?

Let me see.

I think it's pretty cute.

Look.

Yes, I think it brought color to the house.

I'll be reminded of you everytime I look at it.

You didn't have to go through all this trouble, we could have just eaten out.

I know this is going to sound like I'm full of myself but…

I couldn't even come to talk to you the other night…

because I was too busy taking photos with people.

That's why my house is my safe place.

Home is bae.

Your house is really beautiful.

What were you even doing at our building?…

I rented that place because it's close to set.

I'll move out when the series ends.

What do you think?

Well, I'm not too impressed.

I am impressed.

Turn up the volume!

I love this, it's my song.

What's your song?

I guess I don't have a song.

So you haven't come across the right moment-right song pair yet.

Well, I think men don't have songs.

Or we don't have moments like that.

What does this have anything to do with gender?

When you listen to the right song at the right moment…

no matter what's going on in your life, you let yourself go and dance.

Or maybe you haven't come across the right song yet.

I don't dance.

I know, you told me.

What I mean by dance is losing yourself in the music.

Maybe I just need more time.

Maybe I haven't heard that song yet.

Are you ready to eat the meal of your life?

Alright.

Come.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Let me help.

Oh, no, there's no need. It's okay.

What's with all the whiskey?

Those are worth ten years of my life.

Ten years?

Did you pay ten years' worth of money for them?

No, it took me ten years to collect them.

In any case, though, I probably spent that much money on them.

For example, look, this whiskey is said to be distilled in space.

I'm very serious.

Wow! Now I want to try it. Shall we take a shot?

A shot? You're supposed to drink whiskey slowly, without ice.

Yes.

Without ice and slowly.

Come on, let's pick a movie.

I shouldn't be the one to choose.

You won't be able to handle all my romantic comedies.

Why?

Give it a go. What can go wrong?

Well, if you leave it up to me, we'd start with “Destiny” and…

and go all the way to "Hadi Insallah". Your call.

What if I told you I don't know either of them?

Come on…

I was just about to surrender myself to rom-coms…

and look what happened.

If you'd seen any you'd know that being stuck

in an elevator, the lights going out…

They all have a meaning.

You would understand.

I think I do.

Brother Haydar…

which one?

That meat looks rare.

I don't know how to decide.

What if the person who sees the ad likes his meat well-done?

Wouldn't they decide not to eat here?

Sometimes I really miss that friend who works for the American gum company

Give them a call then.

I'm on my way to set, your song came up on the radio. It really suits you.

You're all I think about these days, honey. Welcome to my life.

What did you decide?

To get married.

LOOKING FOR: THE BRIDE ME

I am blind to love I'm knowingly falling in love with you

Oh the window is cracked I love everything about you

My love, where is your father from? Where did you get these good looks from?

What should I say to you? I should just eat you up

Oh, my dear God, he is too clever by half

What a bad boy to pay heart rent for

Oh, my dear God, he is too clever by half

What a bad boy to pay heart rent for

I hope that's what's destined for us

Thank God for creating your stature

I'm okay with all hardships, coyness and gossips that come with you

Do you know what I love about you the most?

What?

Your cooking skills.

Well, I have to hand it to myself on that…

…you can't find anyone who orders as fast as I do.

And they deliver pretty fast too.

I think we make a good team.

Joking aside, you still haven't cooked for me even for once, Ms. Sertab.

I'm sorry but I simply can't.

Not everyone has to cook, right?

Why should I cook while there's this option?

It is really good.

Oh! Enjoy it.

Alright.

Thank you so much.

Give me your ID card.

What?

Just give it to me.

My ID card?

Give it here, gosh.

What?

Nothing.

What is it?

-Don't look. -Okay. I won't.

Here. That was all.

What was that?

Your Istanbul-London flight has been confirmed.

What?

Everywhere you've been, the house you lived in, the bar you worked at…

I want to see it all.

I'll compensate for each moment…

I couldn't be with you in the past.

-I love you so much. -Me too.

Where is Harika?

She said she couldn't make it before dinner.

Something came up.

I left work early for once and I won't be able to see her.

Why can't you?

Soner and I are having dinner tonight at his home.

Isn't this so pretty?

Should I get it for Soner?

I love it, buy it.

Yes, buy it. Buy him a gift but…

I've been holding this in for a while…

Why are you and Soner always at his house?

They're going to London. Because they're going to London.

Look these sheets are pretty, should we get them?

Okay, they are going to London, but why don't they ever go out in Istanbul?

They're always home. It's ridiculous.

Well, we're comfortable at home.

We love being at home.

We feel comfortable.

Okay, then, call him and tell him we're having dinner together.

We'll get to meet him too. You haven't introduced us

Good God, didn't you already meet at Karpooz Diner?

Yes, we met there.

We should buy these sheets already.

You go buy those sheets?

We didn't meet, we ran into each other. Those are different things.

Okay, I don't care, it's your relationship.

I just think it's ridiculous to always be home, whatever.

Without going out in public.

We feel comfortable at home.

Every relationship is different. You go buy those sheets.

What the hell?!

Why are you storming off like a kid?

Why are you doing this to her?

Is that Soner ashamed of my friend?

Hello?

Soner, love, tell you what, we've been cooped up at the house for weeks…

there's this great new place, shall we go there this evening?

But you know they won't leave us alone.

Home is bae.

Love, let them bother us for once.

I don't want any objections. Let's go, okay?

Sertab, I guess you didn't understand, I don't want to go.

I understand you, Soner.

And I understand your intentions as well.

But I don't. What are you talking about?

You'll understand soon. I'm not coming tonight!

The all day has passed…

are you just coming to your senses?

Get in, Miss Tense.

Look, yesterday I couldn't properly tell you what my issue was.

-What's your issue? -You.

I'm happy with you.

I'm peaceful.

Everything is good when I'm with you.

But my life is complicated.

Well, you, celebrities…

you say you're just like everyone else, but…

your private lives are filled with secrets and complications.

If we were to go somewhere public,

everyone would talk about us, stare at us…

Does that sound nice?

I'm protecting you from all of that.

Why are you protecting me? Am I a damsel in distress?

Wow! What's all this?

Soner, where are we?

What's all this?

I can't believe this.

This is the best surprise anyone has ever prepared for me.

Wait, crazy girl, wait.

Thank you.

I'm glad you like it.

What are we watching?

Should we also watch--

Actually let's always watch movies here from now on.

Alright, let's.

What is it?

Well… Nothing.

I have a visual memory.

What I see triggers my feelings.

I'm saving this moment.

I don't ever want to forget this feeling.

I don't ever want us to forget this feeling.

Are you ready?

DESTINY

My stylist sent these but I want you to decide.

Is this for tonight?

A t-shirt won't do.

Let me see.

The suit is nice, would it bother you?

I don't know.

Very nice.

-On white. -Exactly.

-Alright. -Okay.

The suit it is, then.

I don't like talk shows at all.

Plus it will be live.

Aren't you used to that kind of stuff?

For one thing, you will look amazing.

-We're good, then. -We are.

Deal.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Girls, don't forget to watch "Gece Gece Show" tonight.

Soner will be there, you know. Bye.

Styled by me.

Hello to everyone from "Gece Gece". I'm Asli Kizmaz.

I won't begin without a round of applause.

We have a very important guest tonight.

He's talented, very handsome.

He's the talk of Turkey these days.

And I won't keep you waiting any longer.

Presenting Soner Guler.

Welcome.

Should we stay like this or what?

-No, I'll… -Cause I may fall.

-I'll take my seat over there. -Don't worry, I'll catch you.

What a gentleman.

-I'll sit here? -Yes, of course.

-Thank you. -And let me come over here.

Soner Guler, I don't beat around the bush.

80 million of us have banded together…

and we're waiting for an answer to one particular question.

Your marriage in the series is legendary.

Everyone's talking about this marriage.

So what's Soner Guler's thoughts on marriage?

Well, surely, there'll be people in my life, and there have been, but…

the thought of marriage is far off.

We've got no issue with marriage but…

let me move on to my actual question.

You two haven't discussed marriage yet so that's why he must've said that.

He wouldn't have said

that if she had asked whether he was in a relationship.

Is there someone in Soner Guler's life?

Asli, you should have nuked me instead.

Come on, Soner, say it. Seriously, isn't there anyone?

Umm…

He's taking his time.

There's no one in my life.

Seriously, I don't have a girlfriend.

Okay.

Guys, let me change the subject, then.

What do you mean you don't?! Liar!

What a total jerk!

Did you hear?

I don't exist. He's talking about me.

If I don't exist…

neither does this.

Nor this.

Sertab, calm down.

Neither do these!

If I don't exist!

Don't, Sertab, stop. Don't do it.

The whiskey distilled in space doesn't exist, either, then.

Or don't, why should you be calm?

He lied to 80 million people.

Who the hell does he think he is? Who is he?!

Alright, I'm imaginary Are you imaginary too?

Are we ghosts, sister? Who are we?

Pour! Pour them all down!

Pour them for the sake of your pain, grief!

Oh, let's enjoy this moment! Pour them down, sister!

Move, I have to do this.

He had a lot to say about this, that it doesn't fit in here.

The you go, now it doesn't fit!

Move.

Great move.

I feel relieved.

You shouldn't be part of a relationship you won't stand behind. That's it from me.

Jerk!

Prick!

We have a common past

and open wounds

You keep reminding yourself

Those overly romanticized memories

Istanbul has imprisoned you

And recorded you on an old tape

Hundreds and thousands of people, oh god,

have always sung this song

Hundreds and thousands of people, oh god,

have always sung this song

Sertab, wait a second. Wait!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I understand you.

But you're misunderstanding these situations.

Me?

I don't exist! You're talking to an empty space right now.

Why are you doing this?

My intention was to protect our relationship

but most importantly, to protect you.

I don't need your protection.

I need your respect and you fucked it up.

Never! Whatever I did, I did out of respect for you.

They'd torment you without even getting to know you.

They'd give you a hard time.

They wouldn't even leave you alone at work, I know, because this is my life.

I just don't want you to be upset, that's all.

I love you so much.

So much.

I want to start a life with you.

Give me your hands.

Sertab…

will you…

He asked me to move in!

Well…

I don't mind it but I'm not sure about our parents.

You know that, right?

My mom is offended big time.

She texted me saying she quit watching the series.

Mother Guzin passed her judgement.

I'm taking care of that situation.

I'll go with Soner so they'll meet and he can explain the situation to her.

Sertab, don't do anything stupid, please.

-We'll get married, guys. -Gosh!

They guy said he won't get married.

Never mind that.

I had a friend at the bank.

He kept saying he'd never get married.

He met a girl, and they got married the next month.

Was the girl a scorpio?

I don't know if she was a scorpio or an aquarius, but--

What does that have to do with anything?

I'm certain she was a scorpio. She's also a scorpio.

-She must've been a scorpio. -I don't know what her zodiac sign was.

Living together is a great way to really get to know someone.

But you shouldn't fake it.

Be the real Sertab.

Make him feel your presence.

She's right.

I'm agreeing with her for the first time, which I usually not.

You should be yourself, you should be relaxed.

And keep this in mind…

living together means to really live together.

Do you get it?

Brother Eser.

We love your show.

Can we take a photo, brother? Just one?

Thank you.

Sister, if that's all, we're done here.

This is all, thank you. Thank you.

-You can leave from there. -Let me throw these out too.

So sweet of you, thanks.

Thank you.

Have a good day.

-Love? -Yes?

We have this giant couch, we could've put this in storage.

Love, this is my only couch.

I love it, I can't part ways with it.

Don't worry, I'll put colorful pillows here and it'll look great.

Don't worry.

Isn't this so cute?

Where to put it?

Oh, here.

Let me see.

It looks good here.

I don't think so.

It does, it does. It looks good.

I'll take care of it, love, don't worry.

I'll take care of it.

"Good morning love. I'm heading out, I won't be late. Love you"

A text.

It's not that difficult, just a simple text.

A text.

Soner.

-What is it? Are you okay? -I'm not.

I'm not okay.

I can't find my deodorant, the green one.

I threw it away.

We said we'd switch to natural products,

and look, I got this. It's organic, unisex.

What do you mean?

You threw it away?

You could have asked me, right?

Just use this. What's the big deal?

Let me decide which deodorant to use on my own.

I'm 35 years old.

I can choose my deodorant myself, you know.

Besides, I don't want this.

I don't.

Why did he get so angry?

It's just a deodorant.

Love.

Something's got me thinking lately.

On "Gece Gece Show" you said you were against marriage.

Because it was a live show.

So you're not against it?

No, I'm still against it.

I just toned it down because it was live.

I fact, I once told my mom that if I ever told her I was getting married…

that I was put under a spell by some woman.

Whoa.

I have an early shoot in the morning, I need to sleep.

Soner…

we need to visit my parents soon.

It's rude to make them wait any longer.

We've been rescheduling for three months because of your work.

Pick me up at 4 p.m. tomorrow, and we'll visit my parents, okay?

Okay.

Good night.

Good night.

Brother Haydar, the meatballs will be ready by 4 p.m., right?

I want them to be hot for my parents.

Of course, you can't eat cold meatballs.

-Are you here? -No.

The shoot isn't over. I think I'll be here till 8 p.m.

Okay, I'll wait for you, then. We'll go at 8 p.m.

They're calling me, Sertab. I have to go.

We'll talk later, okay?

-Okay, have a good one. -See you.

I'll wait there instead of waiting here, then.

The meatballs will get cold, though.

So be it, brother Haydar, what can we do?

The people on set can have it.

It was for my parents, but it'll go to the cast and crew.

-Hello, excuse me. -Hello.

I'm looking for Mr. Soner.

-Who are you? -I'm his girlfriend.

Okay, you can wait there.

I'll let him know, I'll get back to you.

Fuck!

Piece of…

What's going on?!

What kind of a set is this?

Sertab, what are you doing? Stop the trailer!

-Shut up! -Sertab, pull over, let's talk.

There's no talking now, Soner!

Sertab, stop the trailer for God's sake, please.

-I will explain. -Let me get out at least. What's going on?

Shut up for God's sake.

Sertab, please, I'll explain.

What will you explain? What will you explain?!

Nothing's happened between us.

Just a small kiss. Nothing else happened.

Shut up!

Sertab, enough! Where are you going?

I'm going to my parent's house.

Your parents?!

Your parents?!

Love, I'm begging you, stop the trailer. Why are we going to your parents?

Don't call me love again!

LOOKING FOR: THE BRIDE ME

LOOKING FOR: THE BRIDE ME NOT FOUND

Block Contact.

I wish we could hug.

Would you like to be firm like us?

Firm FM is looking for colleagues.

Come on and be firm.

Keep on living as you feel like

LOOKING FOR: THE PROFESSIONAL ME

What's the worst that could happen? Keep on living

Keep on enjoying your life

“MY FATHER'S STORY THE SERIES FINALE”

Depending on someone

While shouting out loud…

Welcome to the fold, Sertab Bal.

-Good luck. -Thank you.

Keep bumping around every now and then

It may be good to make a minor mistake Keep going

Sertab, we're having meatball sandwiches. Would you like one?

Keep on spoiling your life

Stopping for a second just to start again

Strutting through life Keep going

Your İstanbul-London flight is approaching. Don't forget to check-in.

You may drift off out of the blue but keep going

While shouting out loud

Keep going

A movie? Sure. I'm leaving early today, anyway.

How come you're leaving early?!

Love, Ms. Sertab is here, hang up.

We have a presentation on Monday. I guess you forgot.

They want the promotion but they're always out and about.

Ms. Sertab, I've been working until midnight for days.

That's why…

Print out the report with our listeners' age and occupation demographics.

We need to minimize our clients' concerns.

It was here.

Are you stupid?! What are you doing?

I haven't slept for three days because of this. Move!

Does anyone have rice? Blow dryer?

Anyone got rice?

Go and call the IT. I can't lose my documents.

Damn the person in HR who hired you…

The laptop's gone!

And so are the files, documents, presentations on it. They're all gone.

I can't stand stupidity or incompetence.

How could she be so nonchalant? Am I wrong?

Girls, I can't hold it in anymore.

I've got important news for you. Are you ready?

Oh, that sound exciting. Let's hear it.

I guess I'm not making myself clear.

I telling you all my hard work is gone.

My laptop's gone.

And you're still talking about important news.

You've made yourself clear, Sertab.

You've made yourself very clear.

You keep talking, and you don't listen to us at all.

-Is that so? -Yes.

I'll leave, then, you can talk comfortably.

-What are you… -Enjoy your meal.

Sertab, don't be ridiculous. Come back and sit down.

Come here.

Sertab, come here.

Good morning, Ms. Sertab. IT brought your new laptop.

-The files? -They're working on it.

There's no news yet but don't worry, I have all the notes.

I've started all over again.

I'm so relieved that you are preparing the files!

Do you think you can do it like I did?

The only thing you could've done was not to spill that coffee…

and you couldn't manage that, either.

Idiot.

Idiot!

I became a bad person.

I'm sorry.

When will we get to hug?

When you find yourself.

I'm sorry.

I took it all out on you. I shouldn't have done that.

Ms. Sertab, it's okay.

Come on, shall we start over again?

Let's do it.

We're in the middle of a lunar eclipse and a very difficult Mercury retrograde.

That's why this happened.

Come on.

-What was the figure? -5700.

Here.

Hello, Mr. Emre?

Sertab, Hello. I'm sorry to disturb you.

Don't mention it. I'm listening.

We activated your e-mail account for a receipt follow-up.

You received an e-mail the day you left.

I think you need to read it.

Can you give me your new e-mail address?

Of course, it's sertabbal@firmfm.com.

Alright. I'm sending it now.

Okay. Thank you. Have a good day.

You're welcome.

And next, we have this--

Excuse me, let me read this. What's this about?

I tried every way to reach you. This e-mail was my last resort.

I hate myself for putting you through this.

This isn't an excuse but…

it really scared me when our relationship suddenly got serious.

Is something wrong?

No.

My ex sent an e-mail…

and I'm reading it now months later.

I don't want to be with…

or touch another woman for the rest of my life.

I want to start a life with you, Sertab.

I'm waiting for you. Come whenever you want.

I'm ready.

Was it sent to spam?

It wasn't, though that is where it belongs.

He sent it to my e-mail at my old job.

And?

He apologizes, he wants to make up.

And you read this months later.

This moment is straight out of a movie.

And right when your life is so stressful--

Ms. Sertab, we recovered you file. Good news.

-Really? -Have a good day.

Oh, see?

The Mercury retrograde ends tomorrow.

Okay, go. You can leave early today too.

You can go, it's okay.

Look, don't be late on Monday. We need to present this.

-Okay. -Come on, hurry.

I'm texting him.

He's online.

He's online.

He read.

I've just read your e-mail, I'm ready!

Ready for what?

What?

No one can remove the hatred within me

I don't care if death knocks on my door

I still love you

May God damn you

May God damn you May God curse you

May what happened to me happen to you

You destroyed my life

You had no mercy, I've been through too much

May destiny blind you too

Who do you think you are?!

Man, who do you think you are?!

What gives you the right to mess with me?

I'm on my own path!

What are you talking about? You're at my door.

Saying you can't love anyone else other than me.

That you'd always wait for me. You're a liar! A liar!

Though I already knew that!

Darn my heart for believing in you!

I didn't shed a single tear for you.

Not a single tear!

I promised myself, I didn't even cry once.

Because you're not worth it.

It's my fault to get all carried away! Why did I text you?

What did you expect?

It's been months, was I supposed to sit at home and wait for you, Sertab?

The world doesn't revolve around you!

You should have given me time, and space.

Do you know how I felt, what I went through?

You don't.

But if you're ready, if you're okay with it nothing else matters, right?

Take all the time and space in the world.

I won't burn even if my heart does

Even if death takes me

Even if my eyes close under the stars

I won't burn even if my heart does

Even if death takes me

Even if my eyes close under the stars

Encore! Encore! Encore!

Guys, guys.

I also want to sing one more time but…

only if she promises to stay.

Because, because…

I have to meet her tonight.

Yes, yes.

You.

Let's play it, then.

One, two, three, go.

Hi.

-Hi. -I didn't keep you waiting long, right?

No but I need to go home now. It was a difficult day.

The night is young. Come on.

Not for me…

Okay. Tomorrow, then?

Do you want to have fish sandwiches at Karakoy at a normal time?

How ironic is it that only the inside of the sandwich has changed.

-Excuse me? -Okay.

Deal, then.

I think I need to know things like your number, your name…

I'm Sertab.

And I'm Efe.

Nice to meet you.

Last night I tried to figure you out, you know?

And I'm very good at it.

Deep down, there is something very special about you, Sertab.

What you think is deep and mysterious…

is just normalcy, I think, not depth.

I'm a very basic person.

I work for two weeks of vacation.

I love romantic comedies.

I already have a wedding dress in mind.

I couldn't say this in my previous relationship.

I feel very relieved right now.

Wow!

Expressing yourself without any filters feels great.

Anyway.

I'll count to three now…

if you stay with me, we're good.

And if you go, we're good too.

We'll part ways without any drama. It'll be fine.

Okay, one…

Two…

Three.

Did he run away?

Did he run away?

Even I couldn't disappear as fast.

Expressing yourself without any filters…

What a disgrace!

-Shut up! -I'm mortified.

-I'm embarrassed too, shut up. -I'm still blushing, you shut up.

I scared away so many guys in my life.

But I've never seen one run away so fast.

This is a new record for me.

Whatever, it's better this way.

He would've been the subject of your final dissertation on choosing the wrong guy.

I'm glad he left. Forget it.

I got to eat a fish sandwich.

Come on.

Let's go home.

Come to Kirli Depo right away.

Efe?

Efe?

It's obvious she was hurt before

So she decided being basic was best for her

She really loves her rom-coms

And she already has her wedding gown

Alright, we will be basic as well

We'll go on like everybody else

We'll get drunk holding hands, but

Won't part ways without any drama

Alright, we will be basic as well

We'll go on like everybody else

We'll get drunk holding hands, but

Won't part ways without any drama

I don't want tonight to end.

I've got this.

She says I shouldn't expect much from her

I have a very important meeting on Monday.

There's an entire year till Monday.

Because her normalcy is singular

When she smiles with her eyes

In excitement she touches her brows

-What's going on? -What's going on?

What time is it? What day is it today?

It's Monday, around 8 in the morning.

What?

Fuck!

Taxi. Taxi! Stop!

Sertab!

Quit this boring job.

Come on tour with me.

Just come.

If you'd like we can take a look at the files while we wait for her.

She's here.

I'm so sorry for being late.

I've been working on this presentation for months.

Technically…

LOOKING FOR: THE PROFESSIONAL ME

LOOKING FOR: THE PROFESSIONAL ME NOT FOUND

Efe…

I'm coming on tour.

But I'm at my wits' end.

I'm sending you my location, come over, we'll take my car.

-Is that Enis Arikan? -Mm-hmm.

What a repulsive guy. I don't like him at all.

-What does he not like about me? -What do you not like about him?

He's a repulsive guy.

-What's repulsive about me? -What's repulsive about him?

Is he an actor, a presenter, a singer? What is he supposed to be?

I love him.

I'll smash his face in.

Sertab, see?

Every cloud has a silver lining.

You would've been at work and I would've been away on tour, but look…

now we're going together. The weather is nice as well.

Rocker, my ass!

You're the cloud in this situation!

There can't be a silver lining if it involves you!

You screwed up her life in two days!

Tell her, sister! Tell him you're screwed!

I'll smash your face in so hard you'll fly right out of this car!

-Okay, don't exaggerate! -Huh?

What?

I was just thinking out loud.

It happens. Sometimes I do that too.

Never mind that now, are you ready for tonight?

We'll have so much fun.

I was going to bring that up too.

Is it okay if I don't come tonight? I'm exhausted.

There will be other gigs, anyway.

Excuse me for just this night, okay?

Alright, fine by me.

Keep on living as you feel like

What's the worst that could happen? Keep on living

Keep on enjoying your life

Depending on someone

While shouting out loud

Sertab!… Sertab!

Come on, up! Get up!

I'll get up in the morning. Go away for God's sake.

You will get up!

We can't leave the repulsive guy alone at his first gig.

-Get up. -Okay.

Up, up.

Welcome, sir, come on in.

I already told you, I can't do anything if your name isn't on the list…

Hello, ma'am, may I have your name?

I'm Sertab. Sertab Bal.

Let me check right away.

I'm Efe's girlfriend. He's the singer.

I'm checking, Ms. Sertab.

Ms. Sertab, your name isn't on the list. I can't let you in, I'm sorry.

How come?

Just go in and ask their manager.

I'm telling you I'm Efe's girlfriend.

Ma'am, we have strict orders. It's pretty crowded inside, anyway.

If your name isn't on the list, I can't let you in.

You won't let me in?

I won't.

I'm getting myself a beer. Do you want a drink?

I'll have an ayran.

I'm a taxi driver during the day…

and a bouncer here three times a week, I come here and wait at the door.

Isn't it difficult, having two jobs?

I have two daughters at home.

Aw…

I have a sister too.

Tell you what…

come on, go inside.

Really?

It's about to end, anyway. Come on, go inside.

Thank you.

Encore! Encore! Encore!

Guys, guys.

I also want to sing one more time but…

only if she promises to stay.

Because I have to meet her tonight.

What!

You, ass!

Let me go! Let me go!

-Go away! -You should've let me kill him!

What else was I expecting from a missus who drink in front of a bar?

It's not missus, it's woman!

What are you doing here?

Where's Enis?

He sent me.

He's your inner voice, you know.

I should ask you what you are doing here.

I hate you.

You know what? Every morning, I wake up cursing you.

So everything's my fault?

Everything's your fault.

I'm not responsible for this moment, nor any of the other bad moments.

Only you're responsible.

It wasn't me, you weren't enough for yourself.

You ran after everything except yourself.

I loved you very much.

But you don't love yourself.

You probably don't even know yourself.

LOOKING FOR: ME?

I'm all over the place.

I'm all over the place, right?

A little bit.

What will we do?

You'll pull yourself together. We'll do it together.

You're off the track.

But if you don't get off track…

-You can't make your own path. -Yes.

You need to apologize to you sister.

I know.

Keep on living as you feel like

Who's this?

Who are you?

What do you mean? Didn't you ring the bell?

I didn't ring your bell! Who are you?

Ma'am, who are you looking for?

Didn't I ring number three?

You did.

-So where's Harika, then? -She's inside.

Who are you?

Her boyfriend.

Whoa!

Whoa?

I'm Sertab. I'm her sister, Sertab Bal.

Sertab, I'm Asil. Nice to meet you.

Asil?

What kind of a name is that?

So?

So, I'm learning to listen.

Stop talking nonsense, come on in.

Thanks.

Enjoy it.

You were right, I didn't listen.

I've only just find out that you have a boyfriend.

I was an ass.

I don't know. Because you're always so great, I thought you didn't need me.

But it's not about needing.

It's about sharing. I understand that now.

I'm sorry.

Harika, come on, forgive me. Let's kiss and make up.

This is stressing me out so much, I'm done. Please.

Come here, you, little clown.

Little clown.

So?

Asil, eh?

Is his name really Asil? Are we absolutely sure?

Love.

-Yes? -I'm going out.

Sertab, it's nice to meet you

I guess we'll see each other around, right?

Yes, we will.

-Okay, bye. -Bye bye.

Mr. Asil.

-Stop being silly. -Okay.

Never mind Asil now.

Tell me what's going on.

Were you fired again?

Well, let's not say I was fired but…

I'm clearing my head.

Have you been able to clear your head?

I have.

In fact, I have a project in mind.

I think you'll love it.

I was wondering when Sertab Bal was going to drop her next bomb.

-You'll love it this time, though. -Let's hear it.

Actually I've had this idea on my mind for some time now.

But I've worked out the details.

What do I love the most?

What do you love the most? To drink and have fun, of course.

-Come on, Harika, stop joking! -Isn't it true, though?

-I love surprising people. -Yes.

Well, here's what I thought…

I'm going to start my own agency.

And here's what I'll do…

I'll help brands surprise their customers.

I'll organize the whole thing.

And then, I'll record the whole thing with hidden cameras and share it online.

This way, brands can forge an emotional bond with their customers.

And I'm calling it…

“Surprise Company by Srtb”.

What do you think?

This is so you. You'll be great at it.

-Really? -Yes, of course.

I know I'm hard on you sometimes…

and I get mad at myself for being so hard on you but…

Sertab, your potential is so great that…

you had to see it for yourself.

Now I'm looking in your eyes, they're shining.

And I now know that you've seen it.

You can do anything now, Sertab. Well done.

-Sister… -Come here, come.

Still no replies?

None.

I sent e-mails to everyone from that gun company I interviewed for to Ekmelettin

but no one's replied.

But look…

this sprouted.

Good things will happen.

No effort goes unrewarded. I believe that.

I'm going to make coffee, want some?

Honey, I'm imaginary, I can't drink.

Isn't this great?

Your efforts to turn your house into a makeshift office are incredible.

I got an e-mail!

-Should I open it? What do I do? -Open it, of course.

We're interested in your project,

we're inviting you to our bank's headquarters on Monday!

-Why can't we hug?! -I'm imaginary!

I need to reply.

This was the best, you know? This was the best project.

I've got an amazing surprise for you!

An amazing surprise for you! You're going to love it!

I've come, I'll be gone, always changing

I'll live this short life on full blast

I'll blow like the wind, soar through the sky

If they ask me “Who are you?”, I'll only say “I exist”

If they ask me “Who are you?”, I'll only say “I exist”

Even if they don't allow I'll say “I'm glad I exist”

If they ask me “Who are you?”, I'll only say “I exist”

I'll say “I exist” I'll say “I exist”

I'm so sorry.

It's okay, calm down.

-I'm really so sorry. -They'll take care of it, it's fine.

-Mr. Enis is here. -Okay. I'm coming.

Don't sweat the small stuff. Calm down.

-Hello. -Hello.

I'm Sertab. Sertab Bal.

I'm the agency that's in charge of this project

I mean I'm the person in charge of the project.

I mean I own the agency. Well the agency only has one person.

Hi.

I actually had a couple of questions in my mind.

Can I speak privately with Ms. Sertab?

I'll call you back, guys, thanks.

-Sit, please. -Ms. Sertab.

Did I mispronounce you name?

No, no. Never. In fact, the way you said it was so right.

Everyone calls me Sertap with a “p”, but you said it with “b” so it's right.

Okay, good.

So, what do you think? Are you happy? Do you like your room?

Thank you so much. I'm happy, I'm good.

Have you ever had an imaginary friend?

Uh-uh.

Yes, I have. I have. Wait.

It was Emel Sayin.

When we were little, there was this movie called “The Blue Bead”. Remember?

Emel Sayin had been my imaginary friend for a couple of years back then.

Why did you ask? Do you have one?

I do.

I've always had one. Still do.

Oh, God. Who?

You. I mean, you, sir.

Don't be ridiculous.

Tell you what, shall I give you my therapist's number?

No, no. I mean I'm…

I'm fine. I love it. Really.

Not only do you have an imaginary friend at this age…

but that imaginary friend is me.

I recommend Emel Sayin. She'd really make you feel much better.

If I own an agency today.

If I'm where I am today, it's thanks to you.

-No way. -I swear.

I really got off track.

I took so many different paths.

You were always there for me.

Whenever I got happy, upset.

Whenever I rejoiced.

You were always there. I mean we were together.

And we'll probably continue to be together.

Wow.

We all get off track, I've gotten off track multiple times.

But the thing is…

if you don't get off track, you can't make your own path.

I've got goose bumps.

I can't tell what's real and what's imaginary right now.

We always say that in my imagination.

What are you doing?

Can we hug?

Of course, we can.

We're hugging at last.

Sertab.

Sertab, excuse me.

-The production team needs you. -Right away.

-Nice to meet you. -You too.

But you didn't tell me about the job, Sertab.

How did I normalize having an imaginary friend so much?

God forbid.

Can I get the check?

-Here it is, sir. -Thanks.

Just a moment, sir. I'll get the machine.

Congratulations.

Thank you so much.

Guys, thank you for everything.

Thank you for all your effort.

Keep on living as you feel like, okay?

Don't forget, what's the worst that could happen?

-My dear. -Hello, is it over?

It is.

-How did it go? -It was like a dream.

Hurray! We're meeting at The Rhyme Bar, okay?

Okay. See you.

LOOKING FOR: ME FOUND

Who told me to see you

Don't shade over my despair

Wait a second, don't drink. I'll make a toast.

The moment we've been waiting for.

If you weren't my friends…

if you weren't my sister…

it wouldn't have been easy to find myself.

I'm lucky to have you.

My dear friend.

Come on, drink, drink.

I was wondering…

How did I miss her getting kicked out of a bar?

My dear friend, that really upset you, didn't it?

Why would I be upset?

Why are you giving me a hard time, girls?

Whom else can we give a hard time?

This woman's boyfriend's name is Asil. Why don't we ever talk about that?

I was wondering when you'd bring this up.

-Asil… -Asil…

Think about this for a second, Harika and Asil.

Fate must have brought you together.

Not fate, but Africa.

It has nothing to do with that.

If she didn't choose Asil on purpose then my name isn't Masal.

Of course. Cheers!

Ask me. Ask me how I am.

-How are you? -I'm great (Harika) and noble (Asil).

-Ask me what my child's name is. -What is it?

Magnificent.

-She'd name her child that. -Don't exaggerate.

Come on! Get up!

Don't say we can't, don't say we can't

Don't say we can't I would believe it

My love everything I have is devoted to you

Really I'm crazy for you

Don't say we can't, don't say we can't

Don't say we can't I would believe it

Why are you pushing me?

Come on, to the meatball place.

Turn right, to the meatball place!

Come on.

Go ahead, I'll see you later.

Why don't you come, girl?

You go. And eat.

Girl, don't be ridiculous.

You got over so many things, it's not like you can't get over this?

Can't you get over a meatball sandwich?

Leave it behind.

I'll leave it behind, you're right.

I will, I've got this.

-Don't talk nonsense, Sertab. -Come on, for God's sake.

-Okay, leave her alone. -Why should she be alone?

-You've got my blessing. -Come on, move.

Be careful.

Today, for the first time in my life

I felt like I have my feet firmly on the ground.

For years, I've been looking for what I could be.

You came in to my life right around that time.

I thought I could be a wife, a business woman…

but now I'm sure that the best thing I can be is myself.

So, I've made peace with myself.

With everything that makes me, me.

The only thing I couldn't make peace with is you, Soner.

Masal just told me I've come a long way,

but the only thing I couldn't get past was a meatball sandwich.

She's right, I couldn't…

but I've made a decision.

I don't want loving you to be a bad memory, Soner

What I mean is…

Now that I'm on my own path, I will think of you fondly.

Thank you for everything.

Stop!

Sorry.

Soner's calling. Why, though?!

Yes, my text was very cool, but whatever.

Hello?

Hello, Sertab, how are you?

Thank you.

I'm fine too, even if you didn't ask…

I'm on set.

Tell you what, shall we talk?

If you're available.

I won't take up too much of your time. If you're free in a couple of hours…

can we meet?

I'm tired today. I'm not available tonight at all.

Sertab, don't hang up, wait.

Tell me where you are, I'll come to you.

I won't take up too much of your time, I promise.

Mr. Soner.

Shall we meet in Kandilli in two hours?

Great.

I'll be there. Thank you.

Your car is ready.

Ahmet, are you ready to do me the greatest favor ever?

Of course.

Let's go.

Thank you for coming.

No problem.

I mean, after everything…

I mean…

it's really not…

a big deal.

It's okay.

I'm just a little tired. Can we make it quick? Whatever it is.

I was certain that there was nothing left between us.

You didn't even come to my mind.

Last week…

a song came up while I was home.

The house was the same as usual.

But…

I listened to the song and…

you were all I could think about.

Suddenly, my heart started beating faster.

Just like it did when I got off that elevator…

and left your side.

Sertab, I've been listening to that same song for the past week.

And when I'm listening to that song I only think about you.

I'm only thinking about you and that's when you sent me that text.

When I saw your name on my screen, my heart started beating faster.

That's incredible.

You asked me once, if I had a song.

Now I do.

Listen.

The bed is empty, the room is empty, the house is empty

Is it coming from the boat?

The light that reflects to walls Darkness on my face

Is the music coming from the…

Is that you again? Who comes like a holiday

I'm madly in love with you.

Marry me.

I couldn't ran away, ashes are still warm

Marry me.

A trap that fades away after stopping my heart

On every street

I didn't want anything

Not a bed, not a room

Nor the house

Leave everything and just love me

Your knees on mine, my hands on your neck

Like drowning, over and over every night

Shall we be reborn my love?

Shall we be reborn my love?

Shall we be reborn my love?

I didn't want anything

Not a bed, not a room

Nor the house

Leave everything and just love me

Your knees on mine, my hands on your neck

Like drowning, over and over every night

Shall we be reborn my love?

Shall we be reborn my love?

Shall we be reborn my love?

I didn't want anything

Not a bed, not a room

Nor the house

Leave everything and just love me