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.

At the last minute Ömer swerves and gets out of the way. He stops the car to gather himself. He then drives to the waterfront. He remembers the sweet moments of the wedding night and then remembers the pulling off of the necklace. He then remembers the many times Zehra kept asking him what was wrong and he refused to talk. He remembers how she told him one day he would regret his doings. He screams into the sea with deep ruefulness: "Zehra!"

In the bedroom, Zehra begins to pack her suitcase. She begins to remember the hurtful moments of degradation by Ömer and cannot handle her wounded feelings. She tries to remember the good moments as well, but the bad ones keep rushing into her mind. Zehra feels her only way to get rid of the pain is to leave this bedroom and this House.

Kerem refuses to discuss his feelings with Canan. Sabah gets a call from a large business to whom she and Kerem had offered a business pitch. They are interested in meeting with then. She shares the great news with Canan and Kerem.

Sabah calls Zehra to share the news and Zehra tells her that she is separating from Ömer. Sabah is shocked and asks her not to rush into anything and give their love a chance. Zehra says I have made my decision.

Bahşende asks Zehra to join her in an event where she would like to introduce her to some of her social set. Ayşe says they have a business meeting with Zehra so she cannot go that day. She then gets Zehra to bring some of her sketches and show Bahşende. The matriarch is impressed by Zehra's skill.

On the pier, Ömer sits desolately still thinking about his situation. He calls his lawyer and tells him he will, under no circumstances, agree to a divorce.

Zehra gets a call from her dad and goes outside to talk. Ömer arrives and goes to her. He tells her that she once told him never to let go of her hand. He will never let he go. Zehra tells him Bahşende is looking from the window. Ömer tells her that he does not care who is looking. These are his true feelings. Zehra goes back into the bedroom. She is stirred by Ömer's touch but tries to snap out of it. She asks the heavens for strength to leave Ömer because she is clearly aware how much she loves him.

Nihat realizes he does not have the CD and tells everyone in the office to look for it.

Ayşe goes to Ömer in the study and tells him about her business plans with Zehra. Ömer tells him that they could use the Kervancioglu offices for their space and also take advantage of some of their staff. He asks Ayşe however not to tell Zehra that it was his idea. Nihat comes in. Ayşe wonders why Ömer does not want her to tell Zehra the truth. Nihat realizes Ömer's hesitation and says he probably does not want his wife to feel he wants to hover over her all the time. Ayşe accepts.

In the living room Cevriye tells Zehra that Ayşe has been talking with Ömer for a long time. Zehra thinks Ömer is probably telling her about the divorce. She becomes jittery. Ayşe goes into the living room and says she has something important to discuss with Zehra and wants everyone to hear. Zehra thinks is it about the divorce and becomes uncomfortable. Ayşe then says she has decided hwo she and Zehra can work together. Zehra is surprised. Ayşe tells her about working from the Kervancioglu Holding premises. Bahşende is not too happy about this partnership. Zehra tells Ayşe that she is not ready yet. Ayşe lets go but is determined to pursue it later. Ömer listens to the conversation without being seen and then goes back to the study.

Kerem tells Koray that he is in love with Sabah, but he does not want to tell her because if she does not feel that way, then he might lose her friendship as well. Koray tells him he should start with little nice gestures such as little gifts and then reveal his feelings for him.

Ömer goes into the bedroom and sees Zehra's suitcase on the the bed. He wonders how much she hates her that she is in such a rush to leave. He says one more time that he will not agree to the divorce. She says you are being a bully. He says defiantly, no, I am only in love with you. She asks if he put ideas in Ayşe's head. He says she asked for support and I agreed. She accepts that it could have been Ayşe's idea but assures him that such things would not keep her from her decision. He says neither will I be dissuaded from my decision. They tell each other: "We'll see!" He takes his pillow to leave the room. She says sodftly you can sleep in your bed; you did not sleep last night either. He says: "it's not necessary!" and leaves.

In the morning Asya goes into her parents' room and finds the CD on the floor. She takes it thinking it may be a cartoon CD.

Sabah sets up a nice breakfast and calls Kerem over. Kerem gives her a new backpack. He had noticed that he old one was torn. Sabah is impressed and grateful.

In the morning Ömer and Zehra run into each other at the bedroom door. He says we cannot leave each other's orbit; we are drawn to each with a great magnetic force. She says I do not want to destroy myself like a butterfly drawn to light. Her phone rings. Her lawyer says Ömer will not agree to a divorce, so this can prolong matters. She is angry with him. She says he has killed their love and has to accept it. He says he will never agree to a divorce. She tells him she will go and tell her dad right away. He grabs her arm to stop her.