In 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 7 episode 6, which aired on October 6, 2024, viewers witnessed a tense situation involving Veah Netherton as she prepared to meet her long-distance boyfriend, Sunny Mahdi, for the first time.
Veah, 27, from Florida, traveled to Durban, South Africa, to meet Sunny, whom she had been dating online for over a year. However, she did not make the journey alone. Veah brought along her ex-boyfriend, Rory, without informing Sunny.
Veah expressed her worries about the impending encounter between Sunny and Rory. In a conversation with the producers, she shared her concerns, saying,
“I just traveled for 36 hours to meet Sunny, and there is only a glass door right there, so I’m kind of freaking out because he has no idea that I have my ex-boyfriend here with me, and I don’t want a big explosive situation.”
She and Rory devised a plan where Veah would text Rory “7-7-7” when it was safe for him to leave, explaining,
“7-7-7 is my lucky angel number. The universe will look after me, hopefully.”
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days: What secrets was Veah hiding?
In 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, while Sunny eagerly anticipated the proposal he had planned for Veah, he was unaware of several key details she had been keeping from him. One of the major issues was Veah’s ongoing friendship with her ex-boyfriend, Rory, which had already caused trust issues between her and Sunny.
Sunny, who moved to South Africa from Bangladesh to help his father manage their business, was initially drawn to Veah’s shy and introverted personality, which mirrored his own.
However, the secretive nature of Veah’s trip added tension to their relationship, as she felt guilty about starting their relationship in person with a lie.
Veah admitted her conflicting emotions, telling the producers,
“I felt really bad and guilty about the situation, I felt like I’m starting this relationship with this person with a lie, and that was never my intention.”
How did their first meeting go?
Despite the complexities of their situation, Veah and Sunny’s first in-person encounter was filled with excitement and nerves. When they finally met at the airport, Veah ran toward Sunny and hugged him, saying, “Oh my god, how are you?” Sunny, equally thrilled, replied, “I’m good, how are you? It has been a long time.”
Sunny greeted her with a bouquet of black roses, which are Veah’s favorite, and the two shared a lighthearted moment as they adjusted to seeing each other face to face.
Sunny was visibly smitten, and his affection for Veah was clear when he told the 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days producers,
“On the camera, she looks so beautiful, but in real life, she is more beautiful.”
The couple seemed to enjoy each other’s company, despite the initial awkwardness. Sunny even joked with Veah, saying,
“You’ve been waiting for this brown chocolate. Finally, you have the brown chocolate.”
After leaving the airport, Veah texted Rory with the agreed-upon code, “7-7-7,” signaling him to leave the premises. Meanwhile, Rory, waiting in the airport lobby, remarked humorously,
“What the f**k am I doing? I am a grown a** man hiding from this kid in the airport, it’s so weird.”
What lies ahead for Veah and Sunny?
Fans of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days are left wondering if Veah's choice to bring Rory along would cause further issues in her relationship with Sunny as the season goes on.
If they want to pursue their relationship, Sunny has made it obvious that he lacks trust and that Veah must adhere to his religious beliefs.
The couple's adventure in 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days is far from complete, and fans are excited to see how the relationship between her, Sunny, and Rory will evolve. How this intricate love tale plays out is something that only time will tell.
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days airs Sundays at 8 pm ET on TLC.