260.Bölüm

Ömer arrives. Zehra is annoyed that he followed her. He says he got worried because she left in that state. She says he does not need to worry about her anymore. He says what are you talking about? You are my wife? She says not really! Ömer refuses to believe her. She insists that she is determined to follow through with the divorce. Ömer is stumped.

Ömer waits for her outside Salim's house. Zehra finally comes out to put out the garbage. She asks why he has not gone. He says he could not. He asks if she is doing this to punish him? She says no, she is doing it because she believes it is the right thing for the two of them. Ömer does not accept it and says this is not a simple thing that can be discussed here, I will go for now.

Ömer goes home. Nihat goes to him again and gives him support. He tells him to hang in there and that all will turn out well. Bahşende enters the study when Nihat leaves. She apologizes for the unpleasantness that has passed between them since she has returned to the House and tells him that in order to make it up to Zehra, she has prepared a nice dinner and wants to give Zehra a family heirloom ring. Ömer tries to get out of it but cannot.

Salim speaks with Zehra. Hamiyyet has returned. He tells Zehra that he understands that her husband is nice and does not complain about her absence, but they should not take advantage of his gracious nature. He tells Zehra to return home to her husband. Zehra cannot get out of it so she leaves. As she is walking in Mahalle Cevriye spots her on the street from her taxi. She stops and tells her that she was here to see Şükran and is on her way back to the House, so they can go together. In the taxi she warns Zehra not to let Bahşende take over her life and people like her need to be put in their place. Zehra remains humble and says Bahşende is the matriarch of the family and deserves respect despite her harsh words and behaviour.

Kerem finds out that Teo has been playing around with Sabah's customers. He forces him to go to Sabah and reveal everything to her. Sabah snaps at Teo and tells him to go away. Kerem apologizes to Sabah for having confronted her with the truth adding that he did not want her to be hurt. Sabah is surprised that Kerem had thought that she was going out with Teo.

Zehra is in the living room with Ayşe and Cevriye. She gets up to go change. Ayşe asks her to return Ömer's pen. Zehra takes it reluctantly. In the study Ömer finally decides to call Zehra. He asks where she is. She enters the study. Ömer is dumbstruck and takes a while to hang up. She tells him that her dad asked her to return. She returns his pen. He is about to talk when his phone rings. Zehra leaves. As she is lying down in her bed, Bahşende comes in and treats her with great kindness and asks her to dress up for the dinner she has prepared. Zehra tries to get out of it, but Başende cuts her short.

Zehra goes to Ömer and tells him considering their situation attending this dinner is not possible for her. He asks if she told Bahşende. She says she could not. He says the same happened to him. He tried but could not turn down her invitation. She says I cannot pretend anymore. He says there is no pretense. We are truly a married couple. She says he has to come up with some excuse and leaves.

Bahşende looks at the ring in her bedroom and reveals that she still disapproves of Zehra and is concocting another plan to get rid of her.

Ömer sits alone and remembers Zehra kissing him and the times they embraced and aches for her. He goes to the bedroom. She is lying in bed pretending to be asleep. He stands by her side and says I know you are not sleeping. He says I know how you feel but think about all the family. They have gone through all this trouble. Ayşe has also been told. Would it be right for us to shock them like this? Zehra does not respond. He leaves.

Bahşende has brought a special chef for the dinner. Hediye talks with him and they try his food in the kitchen.

Cevriye comes into the bedroom and sees Zehra unprepared. She immediately presses her to get up and get ready.

Cevriye arrives at the table. Everyone is there. Ayşe is about to go get Zehra. Ömer says Zehra is not well. Ayşe says no! here she is! Zehra comes all dressed up. Ömer gets up quickly and pulls her a chair. He is thankful to see her. Bahşende makes the introductions and says this is to welcome their bride into the Kervancioglu family. Zehra thanks her graciously and they begin to serve the food.

Before the dessert, Bahşende takes out the ring to be given to Zehra. Ayşe says this ring has been worn by the strong Kervancioglu women and no one is more deserving of wearing it than Zehra. Ömer gets up and pulls back her chair. They come face to face. He puts the ring on her hand saying the day she accepted him as her husband, she made him the happiest man in the world and thanks her for being in his life. He then kisses her on her cheek whispering in her ear that he loves her.

They sit, and she thanks the family. Ömer's phone ring. He takes it apologizing. Zehra's lawyer tells him that his wife has started divorce proceedings. Ömer looks at Zehra with disbelief.