Mela S1:E4

Let People in and They Destroy You

It is her introduction ceremony and Mela, a young woman has finally achieved the ultimate prize of a marriage to an eligible bachelor.

Be Careful That Wish Might Come True

Mela chooses not to spend the night at her childhood home. She must decide whether to marry Richard or follow her heart. She informs her younger sister, Maria, Amir's wife, of her pregnancy.

They love you as much as they can use you

Mela has moved into her new home with Richard but tells him to give her time to come to terms with his betrayal. Richard gives her an ultimatum to accept his un-borne child with Jackie. Maria's marriage to Amir is revealed to be a sham.

Patience has Limits

Jackie neglects her business with Nyangan. Tewa tells her father that she hates her mother. Richard challenges Jackie to prove her parents exist. Amir orders Gladys to book Maria the trip to Tel Aviv.

I had no rights to do this, but I have no regrets

Maria panics when she finds out that Amir wants her to leave for Tel Aviv and desperately tries to reach him. Jackie pushes Richard for a commitment on when to visit her parents. Mela relives past bad events.

You call it Madness, I call it Love

Amir finds a beaten up Mela at her home. Amir takes Mela to a private clinic. Jackie's mother Sakina arrives at Jackie's home, exposing their complicated relationship and reasons for Jackie's questionable choices.

Choose whether to turn the page or close the book

Jackie is faced with a legal action suit. Maria's plan of a romantic dinner with Amir dies. Amir begs Mela not to marry Richard, giving her the ultimatum to choose him or give up on them.

Violence masquerading as love

Mela and Richard visits her parents. Maria shares her suspicions about Amir to her mother. Naava and Maria question Mela about her injuries.

Sacrifices made out of love for them

Mela confesses to Naava that Richard hit her. Naava shares her violent life with Mela's father and apologizes for allowing her to stay with Richard. Naava hatches a plan to save Mela, without telling her.