Ömer asks what Cevriye is doing there. She says I realized you needed me, so I told Can to take me where he had taken Zehra. Salim comes and asks them to go in. Cevriye recognizes Salim as the carpenter who had been in the house. She explains that she could be regarded as Ömer's aunt. She speaks highly and warmly of Zehra. Salim also recognizes her and is pleased to see her. They take their places. Zehra prepares the salty and spicy coffee for Ömer and serves it with concern. Ömer drinks it and while it is difficult to down, he refuses an offer of water from Şükran and gives Zehra his compliments for the tasty coffee. Cevriye then asks for Zehra's hand and Salim gives his blessing albeit with some hesitation. The couple kiss the hands of their elders and Sabah arrives and introduces herself. She gives a ten to the groom. Şükran asks her to bring the rings.Kerem is at home and feels bad about having directed the mafia in Sabah's direction (although he did not realize who the goons were at the time). He decides to go and find Sabah and provide some protection.As Salim is about to finalize the engagement, the phone rings. It is Zehra's great aunt. She is unhappy that Zehra is being engaged without having obtained her approval. She forbids Salim to go ahead with the engagement. The couple must go and get her blessing before Salim can finalize the engagement. Ömer wants to go right away. Salim says it is too late. They are to leave early tomorrow. Cevriye and Ömer leave.Sabah stays the night with Zehra who tells her the story of her meeting with Ömer. In the morning Ömer arrives first thing in the morning. They have breakfast and Sabah and Salim talk about Zehra's childhood adventures. Finally, they leave for the village. Aunt Hatice calls Salim and asks about Ömer and when Salim says he is a successful businessman, she does not seem happy.On the way, Ömer and Zehra stop at a restaurant. The restaurant owner helps them take a picture and comments on how they suit each other.Sabah returns to her real estate office where Kerem is waiting for her. He is worried for her. They bicker. She tells him not to worry about her and closes the door on him. He does not leave and stays guard at the door in his car.Ömer and Zehra arrive at Hatice's house. Zehra kisses her hand and her aunt embraces her but does not allow Ömer kiss her hand. Ömer is surprised. They go in and as Ömer begins to talk about asking for Zehra's hand, Hatice stops him and says it is not going to be that easy.