231.Bölüm

Zehra says I am returning my debt. He says what is this. She says I took the money to help Canan when she was in trouble and now I am returning it. I tried to tell you, but you would not listen. He says you think this is about money? He says the actual question is how did you get this money? Or should I ask, what tricks did you concoct to get it?

Canan has returned the money to Zehra at their meeting. After Zehra leaves, Çetin joins Canan and Canan refers to Zehra as selfish and self-righteous and they look on with evil plans in mind.

Zehra looks at Ömer with doleful eyes. Why are you doing this? Don't you see I'd rather die a thousand times than hear these insults and endure this treatment from you? Ömer is stirred by the mention of Zehra's possible death. She goes on to say, but you can't just die, even if you want to. I suppose this is my test. But let me tell you; I am going to come out from this test with my head up high.

Ömer is speechless. She goes on, "Ömer, you love me just as much as I love you. There might be hatred on your tongue, but your eyes say another thing. I can see deep into your eyes. Even if you try to look at me with hatred, they show me something else. I hear the beat of your heart; it says the same thing as my heart. I know how hard it is for you to try and tear away someone you love from your heart. My heart will continue to beat for you. The things that are passing through your mind will not happen. My heart will keep beating for you forever." And she leaves him hanging, confused and lost.

Kerem cuts the seal and calms Sabah's concerns showing her the permit he managed to get for her business with the assistance of Ayhan Abi.

Müge is at the House. She has brought a present for Cevriye and cologne for Nihat. She pretends Ayşe's present was misplaced. Nihat comes to meet the new teacher and finally realizes that it is Müge.

Kerem and Sabah are about to go out to lunch but Zehra calls and wants to meet her so he leaves. Zehra comes and tells her what happened. Sabah tells her that she was convinced that the issue was not money. She tells her that she needs to continue revealing her love for him.

Sabah sees a mother and infant on the street and tries to help them. She takes them inside. She realizes they are penniless. Kerem comes and orders food. Later the mother leaves the infant at their door. Sabah finds the baby and together with Kerem they begin looking after the child and trying to find the mother. Sabah does not want to abandon her to an orphanage. So they avoid telling the police.

In the evening, Zehra goes into the study with a cup of tea in hand. Ömer says I did not ask for tea. She says, the tea is for me; I am here to ask for something. He responds gently. She says the problems in the bathroom persist. They had fixed it but it is happening again. He says he will call the plumber, they should have fixed it better. She says it is probably because the pipes are old and need complete overhaul. He says he will do it and begins looking for the plumber's card but cannot find it. She says there is no rush. He says it should be done as soon as possible. Zehra leaves and Ömer finally finds the card.

In the bedroom, Zehra ponders on Ömer's softness with her and is filled with hope. She fixes herself up and as she is putting on some perfume remembers a moment in the past where he had told her lovingly in front of the mirror that she needs no perfume because her own scent is much nicer that any perfume. The scene continues as she becomes embarrassed by Ömer's attention and he says: "Is there anyone in the world that could glow such beauty as my wife when they get embarrassed?"

Zehra sits in the living room with Ayşe and others. They notice the change in her and her nice perfume. Ömer comes, hears the attention she is drawing. He also remembers the perfume episode with Zehra and says out loud; my wife's scent is better than any perfume. Zehra realizes he has remembered the past the same as her. She blushes. He says: "Is there anyone in the world that could glow such beauty as my wife when they get embarrassed?"

In the bedroom at night Zehra wirtes a note for Ömer and puts it on his side of the bed. She cannot decide which nightie to wear. She puts on lipstick but wipes it away feeling silly. She sets out Ömer's pijamas and slippers and takes to bed with a book. Ömer comes in and she has fallen asleep with the book in her hands. He takes the book and puts it away. He wants to the pull the cover on her but stops himself. He goes to his side of the bed and sees his things set up for him and notices the note. She writes: "Even if it was pretend, tonight you took me back to those wonderful times and I thank you for that." There is longing and kindness in his eyes. He puts the note gently on his night table and goes to her side of the bed and pulls the covers on her. He then goes into the bathroom. Zehra wakes up and notices he has read the note and covered her and feels happily that she is getting through to him.

In the morning Zehra puts a suit out for Ömer and tells him about the choice she made as soon as he comes out of the bathroom. He looks at her silently and does not say anything.

At Salim's house, Hamiyyet finds the engagement ring Çetin has given to Canan and is angry with her daughter saying what it is about. Canan goes into the bedroom and calls Çetin asking him for advice.

They take the infant to Kerem's house. Kerem goes out to see if he can get any clues to the infant's mother. When he is gone two police officers come to the house. Sabah does not open the door and tries to hide the baby downstairs. She is angry thinking Kerem has informed them.

Ayşe opens the door to the House. It is Canan. Zehra is shocked.