128.Bölüm

Alev asks what Nazan wants. She mumbles when she sees Zehra. Zehra asks Nazan where the towels are so she could get some. Alev says I will be in my room when your work is done. Nazan tells Zehra she will get the towels and goes to do so.

In his study Omer wonders how she has made everyone love her with all her lies. Omer remembers seeing Zehra in the secluded cabin Yener had taken her and how he was putting a ring on her finger. How did I miss it all this time, he tells himself. He remembers Yener telling him on the phone that there is only one truth and that is Zehra loves him (Yener) and he (Yener) loves Zehra. Omer is mad at himself for falling for her "lies". He says to himself; say whatever you want you can no longer convince me with your lies.

Ayse talks to Zehra about the work and how they are already getting shipment orders. Zehra remembers Omer telling him not to use Ayse and insinuating that Zehra is trying to achieve her own ends through Ayse. She again tries to refuse Ayse gently by telling her that she never thought of her drawings in a professional way and they are only a hobby for her. Ayse insists that she knows Zehra is concerned about her brother but she has spoken to him and things will be fine. Zehra takes her things and on the way to the bedroom Omer comes out of the study and sees her with the sketches in her arms. As she wants to explain, he just storms away.

At Salim's house Shukran is making Akitmas. Yasemin refers to it as crepe and Shukran is annoyed saying this is Akitma, I don't know what is crepe. Mehtab comes to visit. She keeps expressing concern over the recent shooting and asking how come Zehra is leaving them alone at such a time. Yasemin tries to shut her up saying Zehra visits often and helps out. Mehtab also comments on Salim not knowing where Zehra works. Shukran realizes Mehtab is trying to stir trouble and says I am leaving. Mehtab we should leave together and let these people rest. Outside Shukran reproaches Mehtab for being so mean to Zehra considering that they grew up together and are old friends. Mehtab says she meant nothing bad. To herself she says I will show you that rather than a flower, this Zehra is a thorn. Mehtab then calls the office to see if Omer went to the office that day. When she hears he was there as usual and so was Zehra, she gets mad that her plan did not have any effects.

In the bedroom Zehra is drawing more sketches. Omer comes in and snaps at her saying did I not tell you not to continue with this thing. She says I am doing it for myself. He says if you are trying to hide this like the many other things you hide, you'll be in trouble. She says what am I hiding? She gets up and her papers fall on the ground. They both reach for them and their hands touch and they freeze with the intimate feeling. Nazan comes in and says the meal is ready. Zehra goes to wash her hands.

Nazan goes to Alev and says her mother is sick and she needs money for her operation. Could she give her some? She says I have been giving you money for months without you doing the things you should. Just be happy I am not taking back what I gave you. Nazan is upset and decides to take her business elsewhere. Alev goes to the living room.

Omer, Zehra, Ayse and Cevria are sitting drinking coffee. Ayse talks excitedly about the charities also being very thankful about Zehra's donation of her handmade bags. Alev walks in and mocks Zehra saying you are getting ahead with a single bag. Ayse says you're wrong; this is all my idea and it will get ahead hopefully with my determination and brother sponsoring us as well. Omer pauses and says with pleasure. Cevria tells Zehra to kiss her husband for his kindness. Alev is annoyed and leaves. Zehra looks at the coffee in her hands and gets up to give the kiss slowly. Before landing her lips, she drops the cup and it falls on him and the floor and the kiss is avoided. She says it is a sign that one should not thank someone before they deliver! Omer looks at her meaningfully. She is pleased with herself.

Nazan looks at them and thinks she is holding a time bomb in her hand regarding Zehra and thinks Zehra would probably like to keep it from everyone that "she intended to marry someone else" as the document Nazan holds appears to indicate.

The neighbourhood thief goes to get money from Betton and Mehtab arrives. She is mad and throws him out of the shop and warns Betton to end such plans. Shukran encourages Leila to forget the past and pay attention to the people around her and get married.

In the bedroom Zehra tells Omer that it will be very difficult to dissuade Ayse. He says stop drawing and it will go away. She says what is your problem; didn't you want to Ayse to be happy? The power suddenly goes out. Zehra is startled. Omer wants to go and check; Zehra grabs his arm and follows him. He stops and looks at her grab. What are you doing, he says. He asks are you afraid? She says I will come and get a candle. He opens the door and Zehra is startled by Okkes who is there to give them candles. He says the fuses are old. I will change all of them tomorrow.

They each get a candle and look at each other in the light of the candle. They sit with the candle beside them. She falls asleep. He looks at her. Her hair falls on her face. He moves it and wants to blow out the candle she wakes up and they stare at each other. He tells her to get up and go to bed. They do looking at each other with stirred feelings. He keeps looking at her longingly.

Nazan is talking with the guy on the phone telling him she can't get the money is such short notice. He says if she does not get it he will come to the house. She cries. Hediyeh comes and she comes up with an excuse and goes to her room.

Cevria wakes up in the middle of the night. She gets up to get something to eat and falls in the dark making a loud scream. Zehra and Omer jump up on bed and are face to face agian. Omer wants to go check it. Zehra follows and grabs his hand. He looks at her grab and says there is no need to be afraid. She won't let go. They go in the corridor. Okkes is there. Alev comes and sees Zehra pressing Omer's arm and is irritated. They hear Cevria's story and start back to bed. Omer tells her not to be afraid and they go back.

In the morning Omer wakes up early and begins looking for his charger and wakes Zehra up. She gives him hers. She puts up her hair with her pencil and says might as well use it for something. He says we're going to office together. She says I don't want to go to the office. He says don't think you will be going out? Until that guy is arrested you won't leave the house. She says I would have gone long ago if Ayse was not the reason for this agreement. Omer hushes. She says I am not going to the office. I will be at home.

Salim waits for Shukran to come in order to leave. Koray asks Shukran to let him and Yasemin go out for a walk. They go but Koray's wound acts up and they return. Yasemin calls her dad to come home. He goes and rebandages it and tells him no going out until he is completely recovered.

In the corridor Zehra turns Omer and fixes his tie and coat and whispers that Cevria is looking. He kisses her cheek. Alev comes and comments on Zehra not going to office today. Nazan comes forward and asks Omer for an hour to go out. She looks at Zehra meaningfully. Omer says ask Hediyeh. Omer goes and Zehra asks if Nazan wants to tell her something. She touches the paper in her waist and says no. Later Ayse sees Zehra drawing a bag with a model of the necklace Omer gave her and is excited. She says let's go and show these to my friend right away. Zehra cannot get out of it and knows it is going to be trouble.

Alev asks if Demir is taking care of the loan application. Demir says Leila is taking care of it. Alev is annoyed and says she is not even one of our employees. Demir snaps at her and says Leila is more effective than any member of our staff and I think it would be to our advantage to have her.

Omer remembers episodes of intimacy with Zehra and brightens. Nihat tells him that Alev is looking at the loan files. He tells Nihat to keep him posted. Nihat says he is going to meet with Ayse. Meanwhile Alev goes to Leila's office and begins going through the file. Leila arrives and Alev says I thought you might need my help since these are heavy files. Leila says don't worry they are done. She goes out to answer the phone, Alev continues to snoop and Demir arrives. She gives the same excuse and leaves. Leila gives Demir the files and says they are done. Demir is upset and thinks how he can keep Leila.

Omer goes home and realizes Zehra has gone out and calls her and snaps at her. Zehra is walking on the street with Ayse and tries to cover his angry retorts. Zehra wants to go home but Ayse says she is meeting Nihat. Zehra separates from her and starts walking fast. A man runs into her and the drawings fall off her hand. He helps her gather them. He is taken with her. She gets everything and runs off. One drawing falls off and he keeps it happily.

She goes home. Omer is mad that she would put Ayse in danger by going out with her. She says I could not get out of it. Ayse insisted so much. He says if that guy would hurt Ayse. She says why would he hurt Ayse? Omer says how can you be so sure about that guy's actions; are you so close? Zehra is mad. How many times do I have to tell you that there is nothing between me and Yener. It never was and never will be, she says. Omer snaps back saying how many times do I have to tell you, first, don't utter that guy's name; second, do not make Ayse an instrument of your games! He leaves. Nazan comes in and says I think this belongs to you. She gives her the marriage licence. Zehra looks at it and is shocked. Nazan is pleased with herself. Zehra looks at Nazan.