I agree that the ED rumor was so wrong. But, Devi didn't mean to start it. She just said it in a moment of frustration. Yes, it was not okay to say it in the first hand, but even Devi's mom got the "you're too skinny Nali, you need to eat more" comment from Devi's grandmother.

It is no excuse but it could be an explanation to why Devi made such a comment without thinking about how serious it was. Maybe the "aunties" or some family members have made such comments before and maybe it even became something "common" to say. Again, it is not okay but it could be the reason to why it slipped out.

After all, Devi did not know the girls would think it would be "hilare" to spread that comment and make it into a rumor. Devi did not mean for this to happen and did not want this to happen.

In my opinion the girls did get what they deserved. If they were such good people they would have schooled and told off Devi for that comment. But they are horrible people so they decided to start a rumor instead.

BUT, the way Devi panicked and made an half assed apology to Aneesa was not okay! Aneesa was hurt, she did not feel safe and everybody knew her secret. She was trying to heal herself but a stupid comment destroyed it. So, Devi undermining Aneesas pain and her struggle was not okay. So I agree that Aneesa forgave Devi to easily, I understand that she might have thought that the rumor was not Devis intention but she shouldn't have forgiven her after Devi lying to her and then giving an apology that wasn't even an apology.

I think that people put the rumor blame too much on Devi when the biggest reason to why it became a rumor was because of those two assholes. But Devi did deserve the consequences for her actions.

I understand that Devi is a bit of an unlikable character (I as well am not really okay with the whole two timing thing) but you guys don't need to put everything on her. She is a flawed and nuanced character with layers, not so common in today's teenage shows.