Saturday, August 30, 2008

Salvador's wound healing

DAY 57

Rebecca and Walter used the period and ransacked everywhere until they were able to open the door to the secret room. They were so excited like kiddies in a candy store. But the joy on their faces on accomplishing that soon evaporated when they saw that it was filled with nothing of importance. Going further inside the room, they found the Safe but it was locked and Walter did not know its combination. They agreed to come back and force it opened.
Isabel while reminiscing said that the beach house was not a paradise anymore but Vicky disagreed saying nothing has changed except her because she was sad. That she admitted was the truth. This was because Salvador her lover was recuperating.
The next day, Andre came to ask Salvador that was discussing with Vicky about the beaches and the house, if he was interested coming on a cruise with them and mocked him about the last experience. Salvador being a strong willed person accepted. Vicky said Salvador intrigued everyone. On the Yacht, Isabel was sun-bathing and Andre went to rub lotion on her but she slapped his hand away. He intuitively looked up and saw Salvador looking at them. Andre was angry but he cannot do anything. Where they docked to swim and picnic, he started drinking and fell asleep (was he drugged because Salvador was watching him when he poured the drink). Isabel and Salvador swam deep and far to go be together. It took him a whole day to wake up and he started screaming for Isabel. In the evening, Andre went to Isabel’s room and she walked out on him. Salvador went for a stroll by the beach and joined the locals in their dance by the sea side. The woman that attended to him was seductively dancing around him. Isabel showed up and Salvador abandoned the fun at the beach for the passion in the hut.
Gayetana’s Landlord accompanied by some people came to challenge her and a free for all fight ensued. All the customers scampered for safety. Gayetana felt bad that her reputation was ruined but was more worried that Salvador had not called.
Valeria and Angela discussing about love and Valeria confessed she had not gotten into a serious relationship before. Angela talked about her past affairs in Europe but confessed that Antonio is the only man that she loves and very much too.

make belief honeymoon

DAY 55

Walter attacked Simon because of his closeness to Valeria. Simon called him old geezer and warned him to stay away from him. He and Valeria went into the garden to talk. Valeria finds Simon to be funny and entertaining.
Andre finally woke up from his drunken stupor to ask for his wife Isabel and he told that she went to town with the chauffer, Salvador. He was angry and decided to wait for them to come back. When Isabel came back, he dragged her into the room demanding explanation for her behaviour. She reminded him of the agreement not to be questioned as she was not answerable to him. Andre did not accept that because they have to behave as a happy and loving couple before people even though they cannot stand each other when alone. In the evening the workers in the beach house held a party for the couple but Isabel was not enjoying it so she excused herself and turned down the offer of a stroll on the beach claiming mosquitoes attack for her refusal. She went off to bed and relieved Salvador of duty but Andre ordered him to pour him a drink. He dutifully did it after all he came to serve.
The next day, Salvador took the servants’ kids for a drive in the mangrove. Vicky and the others were surprised at his knowledge of the beach house and the surrounding rivers and mangroves. Salvador said he was informed by Pedro. He could not tell them that he was Pedro. Andre listened on the conversation and told Isabel about it but she waved him off. To put Salvador to task, Andre took him for a cruise in the Yacht. In the middle of the sea, he talked him into visiting one of the islands around with him. Salvador agreed so he lowered one of the boats and entered but Andre did not joined him instead he asked that the rope tying the boat to the yacht be loosened. The driver was wondering why Andre instructed that the rope be loosened and complained but Andre asked him to go start the yacht and move away. Once this was done the waves moved the boat away and the engine that had been tampered with probably by Andre did not start so Salvador could not rowed towards them or saved himself. Andre was really happy that the sun would roast Salvador alive and he would have succeeded in getting rid of him. Salvador realized too late that Andre was not to be trusted and he wanted to kill him. The sun came down on his bare skin and he became dehydrated. He remembered Gayetana and Angela’s worry that he may not return and their warning that he should be careful. He suffered heat stroke.
Isabel suspected that something must have happened because it was getting late and they had not returned from their cruise. Isabel suspected that Andre may have done something evil to Salvador because when Vicky said the sea was dangerous for anyone to be out there this late; she said Andre was more dangerous.

DAY 56

Isabel and Vicky still looking out to the sea for Andre and Salvador and later retire to the beach house. Isabel later ordered the servants to go look for them. The two men set out and later ran back to inform them of their return. Isabel and the others ran out to welcome them and behold Salvador was being carried by the two men from the yacht to the house. He was in a bad shape. When Isabel asked what happened to him, Andre lied that he was not used to the sea and he unnecessarily exposed himself to the sun.
Simon and Valeria spending more time together. Their friendship is blossoming and this is a cause of concern for Rebecca who thinks Simon a mere maid’s servant cannot be good for the owner of the house’s cousin. Walter, the busy body advised her to nib whatever relationship existing between the two in the bud and not let what is happening between Antonio and Angela to happen to Valeria. Walter later went into Isabel’s room to steal jewelleries but the entrance of Rebecca stopped his evil adventure.
Vicky was attending to the sun burnt body of Salvador and Isabel wanted to take him to the hospital for medical attention but Andre stopped her claiming the beach house was far from the nearest town. In fact he wondered if he would have gotten the same sympathetic attention if he was the one that had the heatstroke but Isabel brushed him off. Vicky advised that a woman in that locality was experienced in the cure of heatstroke with herbs so Isabel went in search of the woman. The woman came immediately. Andre was happy that Salvador was suffering from the pains when the herbs were administered to his tender skin. Isabel left and Andre followed to her room really desiring her but she screamed him out of the room.
Back in Donoso’s mansion, Valeria was in the swimming pool. The transformation was so incredible that Antonio was admiring her. She looked astounding in d swimsuit. Before entering the house, Antonio saw Simon and informed him that Valeria was at pool. Simon that had bought a gift for her quickly went to keep her company and present the gift. Abigail brought a drink for Valeria and saw the son and she did not approve of such relationship. Afterwards the brothers went into the studio to look for the newspaper cutting that had Walter the klepto in it. While in the studio, they discussed Valeria but Simon refused all entreaties to stay away from her. The button to open the door of the secret room was discovered because they brought down all the books on that shelf but they did not enter.
Isabel went to caress Salvador’s back and Andre saw her. When eating Lunch he complained about it and she not able to stand his whining emptied the wine on him and left the dinning table.
Salvador had to take more than a week to heal.

Friday, June 13, 2008

The face off

DAY 54

The Face-off

When Andre left Isabel he went looking for Salvador who was looking resplendent in the new uniform and he started provoking him. He called him an opportunist but he calmly answered he was following instruction. Salvador further warned him to stay away from him as he did not employ him and to prove a point, he pushed him off his way. Andre picked a statue to hit Salvador‘s head but Azur barked him off his evil plan. He dropped the statue and Salvador turned and saw what his aborted intention was so he thanked Azur.
Isabel insisted that Salvador was coming with them or they will be no honeymoon. She ordered Salvador to take his box into the car. Walter was to drive the newly wedded odd couple while Simon was to drive Salvador and Vicky. While waiting at the car, Valeria came to talk with Salvador and her transformation amazed him. He was really excited that she has changed and she told him she decided to take his advice. Salvador now promised fulfilling the other part of his promise which was playing the piano for her delight on his return. They, Andre and Isabel with Salvador and Vicky, left for the trip to the beach house whilst the other household waved them off.
Angela and Antonio not wanting to be part of the wedding, decided to spend the whole day outside. In one of the café they visited, Antonio that had been reading the book on the dead coming back told Angela that the spirit of Pedro had possessed the body of Salvador Cirenza to protect them.
Trust Simon to display his youthful exuberance by taking the car out for a ride after the errand. Walter raised an alarm that he had not come back from the airport but Rebecca that was crying over Salvador’s trip couldn’t care less. Immediately Angela came back, Walter rushed to report Simon and even said he may have crashed the new car. Angela rebuked him for his negative confession while Abigail was extremely worried about her son’s safety. Simon came back and Walter started scolding him but Abigail rebuked him and said he had no right as she would do it. Back in their quarters, Abigail scolded Simon for being irresponsible and reckless with the car that he had only an hour or so to use. Antonio supported her to the annoyance of Simon who had to leave them. He went out of the heard and heard someone playing the piano in the studio. He went into the studio and behold, Valeria was the one playing it. He was surprised that she could play and the conversation started from there. Afterwards, they left the studio and went to the garden for stroll and talked more.
Poor Vicky, she was really disturbed about flying but Salvador advised her to be calm because the real problem lies ahead of them. Isabel was stealing glances of Salvador and Andre her new husband caught her. This is real problem o.
Abigail says the dead do possess bodies because what Salvador says is identical to what Pedro used to say. Antonio once again wondered if what he read in the book was true.
Isabel and Salvador went out for a ride and then swimming.
DAY 53

WEDDING DAY

Rebecca woke Isabel and tried hurrying her up for her wedding to Andre. Isabel woke up and searched her wardrobe for an elegant wedding gown and she settled for a black dress. A black wedding gown? Yes a black wedding gown. Isabel does not want anyone with her this day of ‘grief’. Valeria is not going to be part of the farce so she was not attending the wedding likewise Angela who went out with Antonio for the whole day to avoid the wedding and the reception at home. It was only Rebecca that went as a family member with Isabel. Valeria on her part decided to change as advised by Salvador so she looked into the mirror and went back to get ready the new ‘Valeria’.
Angela before leaving for the day went to see Salvador and she was worried about him. She said she has a premonition that he would not be returning. Salvador assured her that he would take care of himself.
Isabel dressed in black came out and everyone was shocked that a bride was wearing black for her wedding. Rebecca wanted to know why but she stopped her questioning and ordered them to proceed to the church. Isabel was sad really sad that she cried on the way to the church. She actually left late so her evil husband-to-be was nervous while waiting for her. Eventually they arrived and were ushered into the church. Andre was shocked too to see her in black but cannot do anything because they were before the Priest at the Altar.
In the church Isabel started day dreaming about their love making (Salvador and herself) in the woods during the rain. The Priest asked the popular question ‘to uphold and love but she did not respond so the Priest asked again and Andre had to quickly squeeze her hand to jolt her back to reality. After the wedding, the procession got outside and Salvador opened the door of the car for them but Isabel stood there for the paparazzi to snap away and she was joined by Andre. At the reception at home while the couple was dancing Andre’s face changed to Don Pedro’s so Isabel wanted to pull away. Andre thought she was angry and held on to her with warning that she should behave. Later she had to leave and behold the transformed and changed Valeria made a grand entrance into the room. It was a great transformation that Isabel congratulated her and she shoved Andre away from her when he wanted to voiced his admiration. Rebecca was surprised and jealous of the attention she was getting that she complained of her overdressing but Valeria waved it aside. She really mingled with guests and had a swell time.
Andre waiting for Isabel to change for their honeymoon was served by Walter who quickly told him that Salvador was chosen instead of him for the trip. Andre was angry at such arrangement that he rushed upstairs to confront Isabel. They both started arguing and the same Walter that caused it had to call Rebecca and Valeria to intervene. Rebecca declined because she was sad that Salvador will be away for few weeks but Valeria was on time to stop the assault on Isabel by Andre

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Salvador chosen

DAY 52

The preparation for the wedding is in top gear. Andre behaving like a typical husband to be went and bought tickets for their honeymoon and with excitement told his wife to be but she rejected that and announced that they would be no honeymoon or vacation. She told him they would go to Pedro’s beach house with two servants. Whatever she said was fine with Andre as long as there would be married. Outside, Andre saw Salvador so he told him that after his marriage to Isabel, he would be coming back as the Lord of the Manor and he should leave because his presence irritates him. Walter accompanied him back to house and offered to go with them on their honeymoon and he assured him that he would go.
Isabel called the entire household to the sitting room and she told them her plans regarding her wedding and the honeymoon. She told them her trip would be short and she would take Vicky and Salvador along. Walter was angry and offered his services but Isabel turned it down. When they were dismissed, Walter went into the kitchen angry to mourn his rejection but the others made fun of him so he attacked Simon. Salvador sensing misunderstanding between Isabel and Andre opted out of that ‘privilege’ of accompanying the couple to their honeymoon. He went to talk with Isabel but she was adamant and said the decision was final. Rebecca on her own tried changing that arrangement and when she failed started sulking.
Isabel confided in Valeria her fears, and doubt about the wedding with Andre. Valeria advised her to stop the wedding but she told her that Andre is the only one that can stop the wedding. Valeria decided to approach Andre to convince him to cancel the wedding since Isabel was not happy with the wedding. The mean and abusive Andre insulted her saying she was ugly, plain and without love. Valeria was really embarrassed that she ran out of the restaurant with tears. The evil Andre Corona did not care that he was really hurting and destroying Valeria’s self esteem. Back at home, she took the back door and met Salvador who advised her to take care. She spoke lovingly about Pedro and said Salvador reminded her of him. He asked if she was in love with him and she said yes though silently because of his art and commitment to life. This made Salvador to shed a tear. He then advised her to put on a new face and demand respect from people in memory of Pedro Donoso.
Rebecca showed up so Valeria had to leave. Rebecca showed him how sad she was that he would be traveling with the couple for their honeymoon and Salvador did a wrong thing by caressing her cheek which catapulted her to cloud nine. Walter that was watching was disgusted and told her that Salvador was mocking her as he did not love her.

disastrous breakup

DAY 51

Andre ran the steps up to Isabel’s room and demanded explanation for the break up of the relationship. She said that she did not love him again and wants to be released from a union of suspicion and distrust. Andre wanted to know when she fell out of love with him and she said when he forced her to marry Pedro because she actually was waiting for him to propose. She said her love for him died when he proposed that she married the old man Donoso. Andre’s concern was Pedro’s wealth that was slipping away from him so he had to act urgently since pleading and profession of undying love for Isabel would not solve the problem. He opened the tap in the bath and allowed the water to fill the bath. Andre insisted that no man can love her like he does or make her happy. With Isabel’s insistence on breaking up with him that she cannot stand his sight, made Andre with murder in his eyes dipped her head into the water to drown her. Andre eyes were red with anger and the evil spirit of murder took control of him. He vowed that if he cannot have her then nobody would.
It was Abigail’s knocking that saved Isabel from death. When Andre came out he reminded her that they did not want to be disturbed and the puzzled look on Abigail’s face made him to hurry back inside because he was soaked with water from Isabel’s splashes. Back in the room, he carried her from the side of the bath to the bed. He blackmailed her with revealing all to the authority that they killed Don Pedro except she married him. She eventually accepted but on the condition of no intimacy or no control over her activities.
Antonio went to speak to Gayetana about Pedro. He asked if it was possible for the death to return or to return in the body of someone else. He said it was not coincidence that a man appeared in the house with the same gaze, handwriting of Don Pedro. Gayetana waved it off as nonsense and bedded him farewell. In the evening, she advised Salvador to be discreet about his affairs to avoid suspicions.
In the plant, Andre’s behaviour became worse. He has gone berserk. The workers think the wedding is causing him stress but he had a flashback to Isabel refusal’s to marry him and begging to give him all except her love. Back home, Isabel locked herself in her bedroom and later was shown contemplating suicide with a surgical knife.
Antonio suspicious and full of doubt about Salvador and his real intentions in the house, confronted him. He wanted to know how come he knew so much about them and had a lot in common with the departed Don Pedro Donoso.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Consuelo Uncovered

DAY 50

Simon after quarrelling with Salvador for talking down on his girlfriend, Consuelo, decided to check on her and met her in bed with another man. He was angry that she lied to him that she was going to pray to her dead mother when she was actually getting down with another man. In anger he lashed out at Carmelo while calling Consuelo a shameless liar. Consuelo defended herself by saying she’s decent and honourable. Carmelo excused his behaviour by telling Simon that Consuelo was unattached so Simon now realized his foolishness in trusting a hustler so he left in anger and a broken heart back home. When Carmelo wanted to leave, Consuelo pleaded that he should not leave as Simon may come back to harass her. Unfortunately, Carmelo left her and the mean looking ex husband came to talk ‘serious sense’ into her head. What a pity. Like Carmelo said she was only fooling herself and no one else.
Rebecca in depression went to talk with Valeria and she wanted to know why the sadness. She told Valeria that being without love is like being dead. She’s heartbroken that the young man that she was in love with is not responding to her. Despite Valeria’s probe and insistence, she refused mentioning the man’s name. Valeria said what she felt was not love but obsession so she should snapped out of it.
Poor Simon, he got home heartbroken and he went straight to the attic to weep his heart out and his eyes red. Salvador went up to comfort and advice him to be a man and channel his energy into more productive things. Simon remembered that Pedro was the only one always advising him using the exact words. So he rushed out from there as if he had seen a ghost. He got downstairs and confided in Antonio that the spirit of Pedro is in Salvador. Vicky on her part thinks Salvador is Pedro’s son.
Isabel came to the attic to see Salvador and during their conversation, called him an arrogant man while Salvador said she was too adventurous. She confessed that she was confused but Salvador said she was allowing her passion to control her. Well she admitted that she cannot resist being close to a man like him and started kissing him. After teasing her for a while, Salvador left and she in turn took the photograph of Don Pedro that he was admiring and looked. Andre that was searching everywhere for Isabel saw Salvador leaving and he climbed up to check and he found her alone. Immediately he wanted to know if she was there with Salvador and she denied. She told him of her confusion about the proposed marriage and he tried killing those doubt by reassuring her that that decision was the best. Andre reminded her of the guests waiting for them downstairs and she asked to be excused from the party. When the guests left, they had to talk and argue till Rebecca came in. It was Rebecca that brought the argument to a halt and she admonished her niece for annoying Andre and advised her not to let him go.
The couple went out together and Isabel decided to break off the engagement. Andre did not accept it but she ran off to pack for a long trip and he followed. Back home Andre asked that no one should disturb them as they wanted to talk in private. Well no one was going to disturb as Salvador and Angela went out to discuss how to get details of her inheritance from the company and Rebecca went shopping for the wedding.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

investigation on

DAY 49

Isabel went to see Andre at the factory. They discussed about the murder of Angela's Attorney and were confident that the investigation had not led to them. With this understanding, Andre concluded that they would continue to manipulate Angela as they wished.
The absence of Salvador made Valeria opt to drive and accompany Rebecca to the beauty parlour. On the way to the gym, Valeria was speeding so much that Rebecca had to take over the driving to avoid accident. At the gym, Rebecca could not keep up with the routine but Valeria did. Her change from the timid and frightened young woman to the exercise and carefree woman surprised Rebecca. During the massage, Rebecca drew her attention to it but told her that she won several medals in athletics and she asked when Rebecca started being the elegant woman that she claimed. Valeria's comment forced Rebecca to end the session while she was rubbing the cream and generally enjoying herself.
It was decided that Carmelo, Lupe's boyfriend should go after Consuelo to find out if she was pregnant or cheating on Simon. Gayetana and Lupe took Carmelo on the trail of Consuelo on a shopping spree from the money from Simon. When she came out for a cab, Carmelo went forward, sweet talked her and they went out for a drink meanwhile Simon was playing the babysitter at home with Consuelo's kids.
Salvador and Angela came back and Vicky changed her attitude and mind from being scared and went to talk to Salvador. She believed that he resembled Don Pedro the great man. Isabel came forward that she wanted to see Salvador in her bedroom. In the room, Isabel pretended that she wanted to know what Angela was up to but Salvador promised nothing. She actually wanted to know what Salvador thinks of her especially after making love in the forest and wanted them to spend the time together again in her bedroom. Salvador reminded her that she would be married in 2 weeks and he was not ready to give in to a capricious woman's desires and passion. He then left after telling her that they were in her bedroom and the portrait of her late husband was staring at them.
Consuelo came back late and lied that she went job hunting and her legs hurts while she was with Carmelo. She lied about her kids and did not mentioned the pregnancy when she was on the date with Carmelo. Back home, Carmelo related the day's event to Gayetana and she advised that something should be done urgently because Consuelo was playing with Simon' feelings. Salvador answered that he too was playing with Isabel's feelings and somebody was going to get hurt.
Salvador and Rebecca went out and she started abusing Pedro calling him weak, old and useless. Salvador parked the car and in anger asked why she was criticising Pedro when she was in the same situation.He even told her it was acceptable for an old man to marry a younger woman than for an older woman to marry a young man who can pass for her son. Rebecca was embarrassed and started crying. After making his point, Salvador apologised to her.

Friday, April 18, 2008

Salvador gaining ground

DAY 48

Angela was devastated and disillusioned about the murder of Carlos. She went with Salvador for the burial. Salvador felt responsible for his death because he recommended him to her. He advised Angela to report the case to the authority but not to implicate him. She accepted the advice but felt so alone that Salvador comforted her and promised to protect her.
In the garden, the couple were relaxing but suspicious of each other in the murder of Carlos. Rebecca that was with them reported to Andre that Isabel disappeared and appeared with dirts and injury. Andre demanded explanation and Isabel lied that she slipped and fell when pursuing a thief in the forest. Andre doubted her and mused that she probably disappeared with Salvador.
Angela and Salvador came back from the burial and she invited the couple to the house for a talk. She told them she intended to report the case to the authority and would informed them Isabel was trying to bribe the deceased. Isabel was angry and warned her not to implicate her in the Lawyer's murder. The couple denied killing him and Andre smartly offered to introduce Angela to another lawyer if allowed. Out in the field, Isabel still doubted Andre's innocence in the killing.
Salvador confided in Gayetana that Isabel cannot escape from him no matter how hard she tried. He said she had been avoiding him since that incident in the forest. Meawhile Isabel was dying to be with him.
Vicky was held back by Abigail and Antonio from fighting Walter the big mouth who threatened to report her and others to Isabel for gossiping. Salvador came in and took Walter away. He dangled exposure of his past evil deeds to Isabel if he does not stop bothering his colleagues. He asked him to go out and apologise to Vicky if not he would reveal the newspaper cutting of his imprisonment for stealing to all. He hesitated initially but went out later to aplogise to all. Vicky when discussing the incident with Abigail warned them to stay away from Salvador because he was mysterious and weird. Salvador overheard her and when she came out, advised her to control her tongue so as to avoid trouble and to live till old age in the mansion because she was a good woman.
Simon stopped to see Consuelo on his way to run an errand for the HR man. Consuelo was surprised to see him so early that she hurried him out with lies that the children messed the bedroom up and she wanted to clean it. Simon heard laughter from the bedroom and made to check but Consuelo's ex came out with a buddy. The guy was angry that he was still seeing his woman that he beats him up. Simon got home and met Salvador who took care of him.
Gayetana's bar was officially opened. She had a wonderful time with all those presents especially her male customers. She was so happy when recounting all the events to Salvador. Even Lupe and her boyfriend were so excited outside. Salvador would want to use Lupe's boyfriend to help Simon with the lying and manipulating Consuelo.
While going out, Angela informed Salvador that she may be forced to go back to Europe or take the Lawyer offered by Andre. Salvador stopped the car and told her it's cowardice to run away and abandoned an unreslved issue. He then offered to replace Carlos because he knows more about Pedro's assets than anyone.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

The Attorney killed

DAY 47

After being rescued from drowning in the pond, Valeria ran into the bush. Azur the dog ran after her to keep her company.
Angela confronted Isabel on bribing Carlos and she lied that she was only testing him to see if he was honourable. Angela did not believe her. Just then, Rebecca came to inform Isabel of Valeria strange behaviour the night before and how she had not returned from the forest she ran into. Isabel went out to look for her and met Salvador in the field so she asked him to fetch Valeria from the forest.
Carlos went to see Andre in the office demanding a list of all the properties of Pedro in the country and overseas. Andre claimed the list he gave him was all encompassing but Carlos reminded him that he was Pedro legal and financial adviser for several years so that list was not all inclusive. When Andre refused to give more information, The Lawyer promised investigating himself and left. Andre told the secretary he would be out all day so he left the office to organise the killing of Carlos.
In the forest, Salvador saw Azur who took him to where Valeria was. He saw Valeria and she wanted to know if he thought she was crazy for protecting Pedro's piano and his memories. Salvador said no and informed her that Pedro was not dead and would play the piano for her delight again. There was a flashback to the encounter between herself and Pedro on his sick bed where he promised delighting her with his music. Salvador tried rebuilding her ego and restoring her confidence and dignity by telling her she was a very beautiful woman. She may be but she has to control her emotions.
There was a great storm out there that no one could go out so Angela begged Salvador to take Antonio to the University. Isabel was working on the Laptop in her room and Rebecca came in complaining of infinite sadness because she cannot realised her dream. She hoped to give all the riches in this world (if she had) to the man she loved but later informed Isabel of Valeria's illness. They both went to see Valeria who was running high temperature as a result of exposure to cold. Isabel wanted Salvador to take her to the hospital but he had taken Antonio out so she became furious and went to the living room to wait for him.
In the raging rain and storm, Carlos Velohunde left his office for a meeting with Angela. When Angela called, she was told he was on the way but the Attorney was accosted on the road by Andre's Thugs and killed.
When Salvador returned, Isabel did not want to listen to excuses so she fired him. He left and went him into the forest and she followed. She said she wanted him out of her property but he arrogantly told her she did not owned anything. Really she has fallen for him. She too is obsessed with Salvador. She started kissing and romancing him under the rain in the forest. Rebecca ordered Walter to go look for them in the forest. Walter went with a touchlight but Azur chased him back. What a funny dog. Was Azur happy that his master was making out with Isabel? When they were through, Salvador just left but Isabel sat there asking him to stay and not leave her.
Salvador told Gayetana that the little Vixen Isabel belonged to Salvador Cirenza the way she never was with Pedro. He vowed to make her crawl and beg him for love. Gayetana was worried.
The Secretary called that Carlos was murdered. Carlos body was shown by the road side with the paramedics and the police. Angela got the news while with Rebecca and Abigail. Rebecca quickly ran upstairs to inform Isabel who sneaked in with soiled clothes and was washing off in the bath. When Isabel cautioned on not to be disturbed, Rebecca insisted she had to hear that the lawyer was killed.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

The announcement

DAY 46

Vicky was really happy that she was dancing around to the annoyance of Walter in the party. Rebecca went with Salvador to drop Rebecca's admirer. On the way back, Rebecca came to seat in the passengers' seat in the front with Salvador. She was really obsessed with him that she said she would give him anything. When Salvador asked how wealthy she was to buy his affection, she lied that she has properties and money to make him comfortable. Salvador said she sounded like Nina her sister who had money only in her imagination. She was really shocked that he mentioned her sister so she went to the back seat.
As Isabel was talking to Carlos Velohunde, Andre was trying to convince Angela to drop him as her legal representative. He claimed he was dishonourable and out to deceive her. Angela stood up and left but Andre followed to find out who introduced her to him. Angela said no one but he did not believe and threatened her instead. Antonio came to defend her and Andre warned him to stay away, that the fact that Angela slept with him once did not mean anything. Angela announced to him that Antonio and herself are engaged. In the Studio, Isabel was forced by the Attorney to make her proposal opened so that there would be no misinterpretation of intention. She was ready to pay double of Angela's fees to retain his service and turned him against Angela. Carlos was disgusted with her calling her a wretched mistake of Pedro, a woman without scrupples and a cheap person. He warned her that he was not cheap and fraudulent like the others she had been dealing with and left the studio.
Salvador back in the house was asked by Isabel to stay to convey the other guests home so he warned her to stay away from him because of Andre Corona. He knows Andre loved her but she does not love him and had never loved any of those men she dated but used them for her selfish interest. Isabel asked Walter to bring all the guests together as she had an important announcement to make. When the guests gathered, she went a few stairs and called Andre and announced their engagements. This was a day for announcements. First, Angela and now Isabel. Salvador was there and felt really bad. He went into the car to wait instead. The entire household were shocked except those who knew they were lovers. Vicky said the devil united them as they are both calculating and cunny.
Back in Gayetana's place, Salvador called the lovers vipers. He said she made the announcement because he challenged her. He said it may be easy to get rid of Salvador Cirenza but she cannot escape from Pedro Donoso.
Flowers were sent to the couples that Isabel took some to Valeria's room. She did not want them and Isabel got angry dragged her hair and accused her of jealousy because no man had ever proposed to her and she was insignificant. While at it, she was told Andre was around so she left.
Simon and Antonio discussed the event of last night and Simon said Andre was dying to come live in the mansion. He advised that they have to be on the alert before the unexpected happen. As predicted Andre was there threatening that as soon as they married, he would move in and restore sanity and order. He told Antonio that he cannot marry Angela but Antonio warned him to stay away from them and not take his humility for stupidity. Walter rushed to meet him pledging his loyalty. On the way to Isabel room, he met Valeria that returned the fresh flowers so he mocked her and humiliated her. She was even apologising for her behaviour but he hushed her and said she needed to go back to the mental home because she has lost it. He called her ugly, sick and insignificant. Stupid Valeria allowing the vicious and cruel Andre to make her upset and depressed. Andre does not deserve her tears.
During dinner, Isabel warned Andre not to mess with Valeria but the cruel and heartless Andre does not care. He had assigned himself the task of freeing Isabel of commitments even when she did not ask. Outside, Salvador had placed a rose with a card signed by Pedro in the car. She was really scared especially when the thorns pricked her fingers. That was a sign of bad omen. The couple went home to check the handwriting and it was the same with the dead Pedro's. Andre tore the card and accused Carlos of playing the joke on them despite Isabel insistence that he was too serious for that.
In the evening, Abigail and her boys were preparing for the final eventuality of eviction while Rebecca and her partner in crime Walter were ready to break down the secret door. At the door to the basement, they saw Valeria about to commit suicide so they abandoned their mission to rescue her.
After calming Isabel Andre started kissing her but she remembered Salvador kisses through the flashback so she stopped him and asked to be taken home.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Walter kleptomania

DAY 45

Rebecca took Salvador for an Art exhibition that she did not know anything about because she could not give any history of any painting. She only took him there to seduce him. She's carrying on because in their last outing, Salvador did not give a definite answer but said he had an open mind. When she insisted on companionship and formalising the relationship, he told her, solitude was already his companion and decided to go home.
The next day, Walter came back and lied about what happened to him to Isabel and the others. When he saw Salvador, he told him he would report his findings of false address about him to Isabel. Salvador encouraged him to do so and to also confess all that happened to him when he shoplifted and was thrown into jail. He reminded him about some years back when Pedro bailed him out of jail for shoplifting too. Walter then realised that he has information about him so he pleaded not to be exposed in order not to jeopadise his position in the Donoso's house. Salvador called him a thief and a wrench but he admitted being a kleptomania. While pleading, Isabel met them and Walter lied again that he was talking to Cirenza about the accident. Isabel asked to be taken to the factory where she pointed out to Andre that he was arrogant and probably incapable of managing the factory. Andre in his defense, said he does not like people walking all over him as he was the General Manager. On the way to the meeting with the Union, Isabel saw Salvador waiting so she kissed Andre to show he was the man for her and ordered Salvador to go back home as his services was not needed again for the day.
2 weeks later, a party was organised for all the executives and their children by Isabel to unite all the parties in the disagreements at the factory. She's happy that the plant was producing and the strike was averted. Isabel invited Carlos, Angela's lawyer for a purpose which would be revealed in the next episode.
Salvador went into the bush where Antonio was studying for his semester exams. They talked about Pedro and how he died still angry with Antonio. When Salvador wanted to know the reason for Pedro's anger, Antonio refused saying the reason. He told him, he did not trust him and questioned the similarities in his handwriting with Pedro's and then walked away.
In the party, Simon was by the corner of the room admiring the younger ones enjoying themselves. Vicky asked him to join but he declined and confided in her his regrets about his relationships with Consuelo's and wishing he could turned the hands of the clock back.
Valeria looking pale came down to find out what the party was about and one of the guests mistook her for a maid and requested for a drink. She felt humiliated and went back upstairs dazed. In that state of anger and humiliation, she went into the studio and drove out the guests who were playing Don Pedro Donoso's piano. She was really aggressive that Rebecca and Andre Corona had to take her out of there back to her room which has become like a prison. Andre wanted to go talk to her but Rebecca refused in order not to aggravate the situation. Rebecca went instead but just worsened the situation. It was Angela that came in later to calm her.
Isabel went into the bush to look for Salvador instead of allowing Walter who lately had been avoiding him. She saw Salvador in the bush and ordered him to take a guest home and walking away, she fell. Salvador rushed to help and she stubornly looked into his face and asked if he would take advantage of the situation and kissed her. He did just that. She wanted to resist initially but later relaxed and kissed him back. Andre being told she had gone to look for Salvador, quickly went after her and met them just sizing themselves up. Isabel quickly issued an order that Salvador should take the guests home and she left for the house and asked Carlos to come upstairs with her for a meeting.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Walter arrested

DAY 44

Isabel dressed up and with Salvador went to put flowers on Pedro's grave. Surprised that she still does that after betraying the man's love. She said she missed Pedro and Salvador remembering her betrayal asked in a hard voice if she truly loved him. Typically, she said she respected and admired him but not love because she did not add that. Salvador's look made her uncomfortable so she made to leave. He asked if She was afraid Pedro might hear her and realised she did not love him but married for his Fame and and wealth. In anger, she slapped him and ordered him to take her back home. Salvador taunted her and asked if she would not fire him but she said no because she was not scared of him.
At dinner with the Dominguez, Salvador did not touch his food and later on left to clear some of his jewelleries and cash from the secret room through the basement. Valeria saw him and enquired about his visit to the basement and he quickly told her curiosity made him check the place out. The naive Valeria was happy he was back with them and told him so. She told him she felt protected by his presence in the house. Salvador advised that she should take good care of herself because she looked pale. He left her and went upstairs and entered the secret room through the studio. Vicky saw him and when Rebecca asked about him, she told her and Abigail that he was in the study. They entered and did not see him but he was in the inner room packing the jewelleries and cash home. Vicky explained that she saw him but no one believed and when she wanted to stay back to confirm what she saw, Abigail asked if she wanted to keep vigil so she left worried about the disappearing act of Salvador.
Gayetana Charlie, the spiritual consultant turned business partner was so happy with the precious stones and cash that she was kneeling to thank him. She advised Salvador to stop working now and let them start their bar because the people are not actually mollified by him in the house but he refused and insisted on reclaiming his wealth. He told her the jewelleries and cash would be sent to the bank for safe keeping.
The next morning, Salvador gave a gift of a book to Antonio signed by him He was surprised that he knew his birthday but the writing on the book woorried him greatly because the handwriting was similar to Pedro's. In the room, Abigail pleaded with Simon to drop the antagonistic attitude and embrace peace with Antonio since it was his birthday and she wanted to give him a treat. By the door to the change room, Salvador overhead Walter asking for his address from Abigail becuse he wanted to investigate. Salvador went to call Gayetana to set in motion their plan of nailing Walter by following him because he was a a shoplifter and was bound to do that on his day off.
Andre realising that he cannot win against Angela's Attorney, Carlos decided to run the company aground. He refused to negotiate with the workers hoping they would down tool, the company will close and no production will yield no income. He does not want to increase the fortune for Angela. Isabel came to see him trying to convince him that they too would be ruined if he continued with his destructive tendencies in running the factory.
Salvador took Angela out and informed her of the imminent strike at the factory. He advised her to intervene to avert disastrous outcome. She said she would always take his advice and rely on his help. Angela gave a gift to Antonio and in the evening, there was a small party in the living room for Antonio. Those present in the party congratulated Antonio and later Simon came forward to congratulate and hug him to signify the end of the misunderstanding.
Walter went to enquire from the address given to him about Salvador and as he had thought, the address was fake. He left for window shopping but was followed by Gayetana and Lupe who are on a mission for Salvador. He entered a shop and stole two cufflinks. Gayetana quickly alerted the guards who arrested him.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Angela and Salvador bonding

DAY 43

Salvador got home and cleaned off after the accident. Men! he's got a strong and firm body. A body to show off and a body to be proud of. He came out for lunch and Lupe asked why he was at home early and he told her about the accident. He asked why she was moving things out and she responded that they were arranging the place for a bar to be started that evening. While Lupe was arranging the room, a woman owed by Gayetana came for her money. Gayetana came later, and argued on the total sum to be paid because it was much higher than what she had borrowed. Matilda as the woman was called brought out a gun and the screaming attracted Salvador who intervened and promised settling the debt soon. When the woman left, he ordered them to put away those things until a later date and warned Gayetana to be careful as he was not going to applaud her nonsense.
Abigail scolded Angela for proposing to Antonio because in their own days and (in most African countries), the men were the ones proposing and not the other way round. But she defended their actions saying she was sure of her feelings for Antonio and Antonios' for her. She concluded that she would give him up if he does not want to come with her.
Isabel and Andre discussed the planned meeting with Angela's Atorney Carlos and Andre told Isabel about the strained relationship between him and the lawyer which caused the discontinuation of his services with the company. He advised Isabel to convince Angela to drop the lawyer if not they will loose all they had worked and planned for all these years.
As advised, Isabel tried talking Angela out of contracting Carlos to ber her legal representative but she stubbornly refused. Andre was told and and he said he would produce fabricated evidence to discredit Carlos and most of the other directors would side him.
Antonio and Angela took a walk through the bush and sat down to discuss the events that had occured lately in the house and between them. Antonio as usual wanted to hurry home so that the personnel would not gossip about them but Angela said he worried too much and kissed him. Walter came by to inform her that Carlos was around so she left to see the lawyer who fortunately met Andre and all lies were cleared once and for all. Andre was angry and bitter about loosing everything after having cleverly plannrd how to get Donoso's wealth for himself and Isabel. The greedy guy wanted all. On the way home, he started sppeding like a maniac on the loose but Isabel prevented a crash and forced him to stop. Andre said she was hysterical but he was the hysterical one because he was scared of loosing her so he became paranoid but she calmed him. In the morning, Rebecca took breakfast to her and she asked her to marry the rich old man they played card with last night. Isabel had to advice her so that she can have money of her own in case Angela took everything.
Salvador came to work and Isabel teased him about changing her mind but she did not. He went to change and saw Walter so he roughhandled him and warned him to watch his back because he owed him one. Walter was really scared. Salvador left with Angela to talk in the garden. Rebecca came to look for Salvador and Walter rebuked her for still hooking up with a dangerous man like that and warned that the pact between them as partaining to the treasure was off.
Meanwhile, Andre had a serious hangover from the drunkenness that he could not offer a solution to the impending strike to be embarked by the staff if their demands are not met. In fact, he did not care and he passed that to the top management that came to warn him.
From the garden, Angela and Salvador came to the living room to continue their discussion. Angela opened up that her father never liked her and was distanced most of the times but Salvador defended her father. Angela said it was as if her father was the one talking to her and asked him to look at her because his eyes were familiar. Antonio came to the door and was looking at them

Barrack Obama's tall ambition

Barrack Obama to achieve his ambition must do the following to get the ticket that will usher him into the White House:

Go placidly amid the noise and haste of the campaign, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons in his campaign team or opposing camps

Speak the truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their contribution.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons who only seek attention for they are vexations to the spirit.

Should not compare himself with others so that he does not become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself in or out of politics.

Change comes when a dreamer with a passion for that change set to make the impossible possible and he, Obama is the dreamer with that passion for change that all Americans can identify with. Americans desire change and its obvious that they do not care about how or who is to bring the change.

Dreams deliver the scope but determination and hardwork deliver the reality which we are all waiting for in America.

Obama may be black in colour but he is American in aspirations and result. He has proven to be a fighter and a believer of positive change. He is a paragon of excellence so go on brother, Fight the good fight with Faith and the White House is just the beginning.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

The accident

DAY 42

Antonio finally confided in Abigail that Angela proposed and suggested they moved to Europe as a couple. Abigail said if that was what he wanted, he should go ahead. She lamented that her two children turned out frustrated and embittered. She said the younger got a woman pregnant and the older wanted to marry a rich girl to live in luxury. She remembered what Salvador said that they were not kids anymore so she should let go.
Walter was having hypertension because he cut the brakes of the car and if they had an accident, Isabel may die. He was really worried and afraid that Rebecca noticed his restlessness and asked but he quickly straightened out.
While on their way to the airport, Isabel hurried up Salvador so he started speeding and when he applied the brake turning a corner, the brake failed. He could not control the car so he veered into the field after advising Isabel to hold on to something while he crashed the car. After the accident, Isabel that sat behind came out unhurt but Salvador was injured. She came out and called for help. A sympathiser came and they brought Salvador out from the car wounded but alive so the guy went to get the ambulance. Salvador in that state feeling the lips of Isabel on him kissed her twice and passed off. The ambulance came and he was rushed to the hospital with Isabel by his side.
Angela went to see Carlos the lawyer with the new documents and he told her there were different. He advised her to do away with her naivety and not allow the calculating Andre or the ambitious Isabel to take advantage of her. He told her she would have signed off her assets to them if she had signed the initial doceument presented to her. She accepted to hire him as her lawyer to negotiate her inheritance with Isabel.
In the hospital, Isabel called the house that they were involved in an accident and presently being attended to in the hospital but Salvador was injured. Andre went to get her but she refused insisting she had to stay for Salvador's sake. The doctor examined him and confirmed that no major organ was affected but he needed rest for some days. Salvador came to the doctor's office and announced he wanted to go home that he hated hospitals. The doctor said he reminded him of Pedro. Back home everyone except Andre and WAlter was happy for him. He went to change his clothes and Isabel followed to find out why he kissed her. He told her she was a very beautiful woman and he could not resist kissing her. He wanted to know if she was firing him for that as he did not regret doing it. She said no but warned him to be careful with her. While changing, Valeria came in to show how happy she was to see him doing well after the accident. Salvador appreciated her concern. On his way out, he met Walter so he warned him to watch his back because he would pay a very high price for that accident he caused. He knew he tempered with the brakes.
In the living room, Andre Corona asked for Salvador to be fired but the women were against it. Angela warned him to stay away from the affairs of the house. Isabel asked Andre to take Salvador home since he was injured and still in bandage. When he was going home, Salvador teased Isabel with his look but she quickly looked away. On the way home, Andre started mocking Salvador so he ordered him to pull to the side and stop because he can walk home. He did and being insulted, Andre wanted to slap him but Salvador stopped him by holding his hand tightly. Andre felt the pain when he released it. Well the battle line is drawn already.
Simon was with Consuelo the schemer and he gave out his pay to her. When he complained that he hardly made enough to care for himself, Consuelo advised him to take advantage of every opportunity and situation in life and talk to Angela for a raise in salary. What a scheming bastard.
Isabel slept and started dreaming about the kisses of Salvador. She awoke to the barking of Azur.
Simon left and at the Donoso's Mansion, he met Rebecca and Walter at the door into the basement. Since Simon had already seen them, the duo decided to postpone their search for treasure. Even Azur that was tied started barking them away. They had to leave to restrategize.
Angela informed the lovers, Andre and Isabel that her new Lawyer was Carlos and henceforth he would be dealing with them on her behalf. Andre was shocked and wondered who took her to him because Carlos knew everything about his fraudulent bahaviour.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Salvador demanded respect

DAY 41

In the morning Angela came to pick up the documents she was supposed to sign and was told that Andre took them and will returned them later.
Salvador came really late because he had to perfect his documents since he was not leaving the Donoso's mansion anymore. He arrived and met Angela who smiled and told him she did not sign the documents as he advised. She now asked if he would take her to see the lawyer and he said yes but the outcome of his meeting with Isabel would determined if he would continue working with them as he was called to go see her.
Before Isabel, he defended himself by saying he was not feeling well so he had to leave. He was really arrogant about it even when he was presenting his ID. He complained about the personnels' atttudes to him especially Walters which was uncoorperative and rude. Isabel opened the door to call Walter but he and Rebecca were eavedropping so she warned Walter to treat him with respect henceforth. Walter was disappointed that he was not fired. Salvador then left to take Angela to the Lawyer's office for consultation. On their way he gave Angela the copies of the documents he made and she wanted to know why he was helping her and he said because Pedro made a lot of mistakes and he wanted to fix them. At the lawyers' Angela was happy the lawyer knew her father very well. The lawyer congratulated her for not signing the document which had nothing to do with business proposals but her father's assets. He told her he had to terminate the relationship with Pedro when he trusted Andre whom he knew was a fraud so much. He asked Angela to allow him read and study the documents for few days before making any comment. Angela thanked him and thanked Salvador for helping her.
Isabel went to the factory to see Andre and to inform him that she did not fire Salvador as they all suggested. She said he was daring and demanded respect from everyone just like her. When asked where he was, she said he had taken Angela to run some errands.
Simon went to see Consuelo and she put on an act of an abandoned woman who needed to be loved and cared for. The naive Simon fell for that as he left feeling like a jerk.
Valeria went into the basement thinking no one saw her but Walter did and dragged her out. He warned her not to go in there for her own safety but she fired back that she was old enough to take care of herself as she went of her own freewill. Walter reported to Rebecca and reminded her of their pact and advised her to find out why Valeria went into the basement.
Abigail's boys quarrelled over Consuelo. Simon warned Antonio not to meddle in his affairs with Consuelo because Antonio advised him not to see her again as she was playing on his intelligence. In the ensuring aguement, they fought till Abigail came to separate them.
Rebecca and Salvador went out for dinner and she proposed a steady relationship which he did not accept nor refuse. Salvador told Gayetana she was pathetic.
Andre brought anothe document to be signed and she observed that the content even at a glance was different from the other one. Isabel asked where she went and she said shopping for tennis outfit. Andre suggested travelling instead and Angela asked if he wanted her away and knowing the implication of that question, Andre said no.
Rebecca came back and heard the piano being played so she went into the studio and saw Valeria. She asked what Valeria was doing in the basement and she said curiosity made her go there and she found a door. She warned Valeria not to go there again and tiptoed out to her room but Isabel caught her and she confessed she went out with a man.
When Simon came back, he did not want to go into the room because he was avoiding Antonio. He told Vicky that Consuelo was sad, defenceless, alone and raising her daughters on her own but Consuelo was shown having a good time in the bar with one of her ex's. She just wanted money but not willing to live with any of them anymore except Simon the innocent young man. She's a tramp.
Walter tempered with the brake of the SUV. In the morning, Angela asked Salvador to take her to the gym. Walter said he would not miss her if she died with SAlvador but Isabel came out that she would use that car and gave out her car to be used by Angela. Oh my God, Walter cannot undo the evil he had done. He tried to dissuade Isabel but she lsft with Salvador to the airport.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Truth Revealed

DAY 40

At the so called dinner, Angela made to sign but stopped and asked to be given a day to read and analyse the documents before signing. What a great disappointment it was to the lovers. Though outwardly they agreed with a smile, inwardly they were boiling with anger for her refusal and lack of trust of them.
Salvador sneaked into the basement to remove all the jewelleries and money. Valeria that was spying on him followed but just at the door into the basement, the guard stopped her and escorted her back into the house. In the secret room, Salvador packed all the valuables including cash and was about to leave when he heard Isabel and Andre in the studio lamenting their inability to take over all due to Angela's refusal to sign the forged documents. He went closer and opened the connecting door to see them better and hear clearer. Andre said they would take over the company despite Angela's opposition. He tried calming Isabel by kissing and when she was still worried if Angela suspected anything, he warned her not to tremble now because she did not tremble when the old man was killed. Andre said if they outsmarted the old man who was smarter, wiser and intelligent how much more a liitle girl like Angela. Andre went further to say he hated the old man but they fooled him with their plans. Poor Pedro! He heard all and was sad and tearful. He cried himself to the bar where he ordered a full bottle of whisky to drown his sorrows. The lady who had approached them before came to keep him company and he allowed her pouring out his disappointment and frustration.
Back in the house, Rebecca came looking for Andre and Isabel and met them on top of the piano in the mood for lovemaking and she wondered if they cannot wait for the quests to leave before satisfying their lust. Isabel asked for Salvador and she was told he had left. She was so angry because she had instructed him to work extra hours in order to drop the quests at their hotels.
Gayetana waited for him till 3am when Lupe woke her from the seat and not finding him at home decided to go to the bar to check. Salvador had followed the lady into the room for a nice time. He needed affection and assurance of his virility but the anger in him turned him to an abuser. The lady's face instantly transformed to that of Isabel so Salvador in anger started strangling her. She screamed and her the bouncers broke into the room, rescued the lady and threw him out. Gayetana that came to check, saw them manhandling him so she rescued him. At home, he finally agreed that Isabel married him for fame and fortune and not love. He further told Gayetana that they killed him to get his fortune but he would reclaimed everything and not leave anything to the traitors and murderers. He promised that they would pay for what they did to him.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

The Plan to takeover

DAY 39

Isabel dreamt she was with Andre when Salvador brought out a gun and shot Andre. She woke up and wondered what the dream meant.
Simon pitied himself for walking blindly into the mess but it was not blindly. He Knew she wanted to tie him down when she lied about the children during their first date. For Abigail there was no going back. He must stand by Consuelo throughout the period.
Rebecca falling deeply in love with Salvador that she started chasing him everywhere. Walter that was spying on her called her shameless and warned that she would suffer when he was sacked eventually. Rebecca confessed that she was deeply in love with him and wanted to be his wife.
Valeria was keen on seeing her knight in shining armour that she had to start asking questions about him from Isabel. Isabel was surprised that she was interested in him. Walter came in to report Salvador late for work. Isabel delegated the power to reprimand him to Walter and Abigail. When Salvador showed up, Walter reprimanded him as delegated but he reminded him that once he did not come to work for two days and Pedro forgave him. He went into the kitchen seeking drinking water to quell the shock from the truth spoken by the 'stranger'. Vicky gave him a glass of water and told him the water was cleaned and not poisoned. Not able to stand the accusation or insinuation, he smashed the glass against the wall and walked away.
Salvador was given a letter to take to someone who would draw an agreement to be signed by Angela forfeiting all her inheritance to Isabel. Salvador opened it while driving and had to perk to read the content. Realising what was contained therein, he quickly went and made copies. He came back and advised Angela not to sign any so called important documents until she had consulted with a lawyer he recommended. She gladly accepted the lawyer's card he gave her and went out to see Antonio by the pool. Isabel came out to use the pool so Antonio left. She invited Angela to the dinner organised for the diplomats and business associates that evening in the mansion. Angela protested initially but when told it was for the good of the company, she agreed to be there.
Salvador took the documents to Isabel at the pool and after admiring her voiced out his admiration. Isabel as usual pretended not to notice his admiration of her. He gave her the documents and asked her to be fair in her dealings with Angela and the Dominquez. She got angry and warned him to confine himself to his duties in the house. He did and took Abigail to the superstores for shoppping for all that would be used for the dinner party. Abigail apologised for being rude to him for advising her on her children but he just waved it off.
Simon went to see Consuelo and informed her that he would care and support her and the baby but cannot come to live with her because he did not love her. She pretended to be crying but he walked away.
Angela and Antonio discussing about their love for each other and she proposed to him so that they can both leave for Europe as a couple but Antonio rejected such offer. He would rather stay back to finish his studies as Don Pedro Donoso expected from him. He later confided in Simon and he advised him to grab the opportunity and not be like their father who was a failure.
Rebecca went into the changing room to carress Salvador's clothes and Walter who had been like her shadow showed up and cautioned her to put a rein on her emotions and not go nut over a man she did not know.
The party guests started arriving and Isabel had to practically forced Angela to dress up and attend because the phony party was organised to fool her into signing the father's assets away. While at the party, Andre arrived with the documents and with Isabel requested an urgent signature of Angela on the documents. Angela now remembered the warning of Salvador and looked at the documents again.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

salvador frustrated

DAY 38

Isabel sent for Abigail and warned her to control her boys and reduce the rate of scandal in the mansion. She told her to ensue absolute discretion about their love life and such display from women coming to cause trouble in the mansion would not be tolerated. Abigail was grieved and Vicky consoled her and promised doing her chores so that she can rest. Antonio came too to comfort her but she rebuked him for hiding all the crisis with Consuelo. She felt disillusioned and actually lost confidence in both of them.
Salvador and Angela came back from the hospital and when she refused his help, he reminded her of the incident when she was younger where she had another accident on coming back from removing a cast. Walter came to help her and she asked whether Walter told Salvador about her fractured leg when she was young and he said no.
Salvador went to the studio and met Abigail on the hallway. He tried reaching out to her to comfort and advice but she spurned the gesture and asked him never to interfere in their private life and it was only Pedro that she allowed not a stranger. He went into the studio but Antonio warned him to stay away. He was really angry so he left but on his way out he met Valeria who thanked him for saving her life. Rebecca showed up seeking affection but he excused himself and left. In the living room he saw Isabel and Andre kissing again. he was really upset, angry and frustrated with everything. He left for home and was picked by Gayetana. He told her all that happened, that Isabel was so indifferent, Angela rude, Walter hateful, Rebecca manipulative and Abigail and her boys not accepting him. The only person that was nice and sincere was Valeria and Azur that recognised him. He now decided to leave his past and loved ones and move on though it hurts. To make him happy and encourage him, Gayetana took him to a bar. A lady walked to them offering her services, he rejected and said she was shameless and daring. To him no other woman except Isabel and Gayetana responded that he does not exists for her.
Abigail scolded Simon and informed him that she had agreed with Consuelo that he would stand by her throughout the pregnancy and take up the responsibility after birth. Simon wanted to know what would happened if he refused and he was told that he would leave the Donoso's mansion. Poor Abigail, she does not know that Consuelo was only looking for a meal ticket.

He saw them

DAY 37

Gayetana dressed up at home and went to pick Salvador after work to a bar. At the bar, Salvador said he was not feeling the vibe but Gayetana said as a woman she needed to go out for a drink and dance once a while. She muted the idea of him owning a bar that would be run by her. Salvador said he would leave but she reminded him of the situation he's in and that he needed her.
The next day when Valeria was feeling better, Isabel accused her of suicide but she said involuntarily because she took a sip from the glass of water Abigail brought her. Isabel vowed to investigate it but Valeria exonerated Abigail that she was not responsible for the poisoning. Meanwhile Salvador came late and for the first time Antonio smiled and thanked him for saving Azur. Walter came forward to reprimand him for coming late and later he took Rebecca to the hospital. While going towards Valeria's room, they met Isabel and Andre kissing after he had accused her of preferring the Chauffer to himself. Salvador saw them and was really sad. Rebecca saw it but had no explanation for the couple's behaviour. When Andre walked passed, Salvador just stared at him and later Isabel. Isabel felt his eyes on him and was really uncomfortable so they left.
Consuelo came to the factory to harrass Simon. He sought the permission of the HR man and was allowed to go talk to her. Andre came then to find out the type of person Salvador was when he worked with them. Consuelo on her part came to threaten Simon with revealing all to everyone if he goes ahead to deny the pregnancy. She demanded to see him in her house that evening.
Salvador was at the table with Abigail and she told him about Pedro (himself) who was a good man, a saint who protected them all. Salvador comforted her and said Pedro was closer than she thought.
Back in the house with Gayetana, Salvador started complaining about everybody in Donoso's household so she advised him to go back and collect all the jewelleries and money and start a new life as Salvador Cirenza. He refused claiming she was only interested in the money.
Antonio and Simon were in the pool swimming and discussing Consuelo and her purported pregnancy. Antonio advised him to be careful of such woman who had had children from previous marriages. Walter came and challenged them but they held him and threw him into the pool. When he struggled out of the pool, he pursued them but they ran into the house. He went to report to Abigail but she refused doing anything and left. While Walter was out there, Consuelo came to the house as threatened since Simon failed to show up and when it became obvious that the issue was scandalous, he allowed her in. He then rushed to inform Isabel and sought her intervention.
Consuelo met Simon at the hallway and started yelling so Abigail came and she told her she was pregnant for Simon. She even produced a fake medical report so Abigail took her inside the room for further questioning and settlement. Simon came out and Salvador wanted to help but he yelled at him to stay away from their affairs and saving Azur does not give him the right to interfer. He then walked away. Salvador took Angela to the hospital to remove her cast. On the way she asked what the shouting was about and he told her Simon had gotten a woman pregnant.

Azur saved

DAY 36

Valeria drank of the water and complained of the funny taste. Abigail wanted to drink but Valeria forbidded her so she took the water and poured away. Abigail asked Antonio what was wrong with Simon as he's refused to talk to anyone. Antonio lied that he did not know and wanted to know if she told Salvador about Pedro allowing him to use the library and she said no.
Salvador asked of Azur and was told the dog ran into the forest and was advised to stay away as it was very ferocious and would definitely attack him.
Walter came to look for the pitcher of water that was taken mistakenly to Valeria. Not finding it on the table, he searched and asked one of the maids but she did not see it either.
On the field, While Isabel went to ride the horse, Rebecca that accompanied them seized the opportunity to seduce Salvador. She insulted even the memory of Pedro, she called him old and feeble. Salvador looked away and exclaimed that Isabel was a beauty to behold. Rebecca admitted the obvious and said she took after her, meaning she's beautiful and that she had always dreamt of dating a dashing young man like him but he quickly distracted her and rushed to help Isabel off the horse.
Simon went to see Consuelo to affirm that he was not the father of the baby she was carrying in her womb if it's true. Unfortunately, he had walked with hie eyes wide opened into her trap and she would not let go easily. When he stomped out, she realised that he was not foolish as she thought but she would not go for the pregnancy test as he proposed.
Valeria became sick from that poisoned water. She cried out for help but the house was deserted so she dragged herself outside and luckily Salvador saw her and carried her into the car but Walter ordered him to take her into the house but he insisted on taking her to the hospital. Isabel followed them to the hospital. Angela immediately called for a meeting as one of the maids confirmed that Walter kept the poisoned water in the hallway because he came looking for it. Walter denied it and was backed by Rebecca to avoid him being discovered so that she would not be roped into the crisis too as there are patners in crime.
Andre came for dinner and was told Isabel took Valeria to the hospital with Salvador. He became jealous and wanted to know which hospital but at that moment Walter rushed in that Azur has been captured. Andre the self appointed head of the Donoso's Mansion ordered for extermination. Vicky heard and went to inform Abigail's boys. Luckily, Abigail that was outside rescued the dog and brought it inside. Andre still ordered the guards on behalf of Isabel to kill the dog and Vicky went to call Angela . Salvador and Isabel came back just then to witness the argument from those for the dog and against. Salvador asked that the dog be let loose because he was not sick or violent. While those for the dog were scared, those against were happy that he would be atacked but Azur did not instead he allowed Salvador to rub his tummy. What a relief it was for those for Azur.
When Azur lovers left, Isabel rebuked the anti - Azur group of Andre, Rebecca and Walter for giving so much importance to the dog than the health of Valeria who was rushed to the hospital. They now apologised and asked after her but Walter's comment that there are many dogs poisoned daily drew the attention of Isabel who asked what that meant. Rebecca quickly interrupted and ordered Walter out.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

The poison

DAY 35

Salvador while going to change for the day's work met Antonio leaving early because he had to collect some books from a friend to read. He inquired why he did not use the lbrary and was told that Isabel prohibited him from using the library. He advised him to remind Isabel that Pedro allowed him to use the library. Rebecca came to inform him that Isabel needed him but she needed him the most. He tactfully extricated himself from her embrace abd told her he would not forget that she gave him the opportunity to serve in the house. He left to see Isabel and upstairs wanted to enter the study but Vicky stopped him and while talking Salvador concluded her speech by saying that her tongue has a mind of its own and so does her teeth. Vicky was shocked and felt as if she was talking to Pedro.
Isabel came out and they went in together into her bedroom and he examined everything in the room, his former bedroom. When he was given the envelop, Salvador could not resist the urge to touch Isabel. As usual, she was surprised but pretended she did not see that. On his way out, Walter called him a stranger, an intruder and he reminded him that he was one before but Pedro took him in and treated him with courtesy so why was he hostile to him. Walter was dazed a bit that he knew such details so Salvador left for the errands.
Romero, the Head of HR confirmed that no Salvador Cirenza ever worked with Donoso Citrus. Andre rushed to the Donoso's mansion to confront Salvador but he was out so he told Isabel and Angela that their new chauffer was after something and he was dangerous. The ladies were confused especially when he told them he could have forged the recommendation letter and he was too young to have worked in the branch office that had been closed down for 15 years. When Salvador came back, he took him to the Plant to explain himself to the HR man. Walter was happy that Salvador, his rival, may be fired because he did not command confidence from him while Angela told Valeria that he may be fired because he was strange but Valeria said he looked like a good man.
Simon went to see Consuelo and saw her with bruises which she was using to ensnare the inexperienced young man. She lied that the bruises were inflicted by her ex because he saw Simon leaving the house. Simon decided to walk away from the relationship but the schemer and social climber would not hear of it so she told him she was pregnant for him. He said it couldn't be but the calculating lady knew what she wanted from him right from day one. Simon went home and did not respond to Abigail's question so she followed to find out who had been taking from her savings and Simon agreed to but begged not to be forced to say what he spent it for.
In the plant, Salvador explained that he was that young man hired by Pedro years ago but Romero said his name and face did not look familiar. Andre was happy that the potential rival to Isabel's love would be thrown out but Salvador looked into Romiro's eyes and narrated the accident he had at the factory, the rescue and the scar on his left hand which were true. Andre wanted to know why his name did not appear on the register and he told them the former office and every documents were razed by fire so they moved to the present office. The HR man collaborated the story and later apologised to Salvador. Isabel apologised for the embarrassment but Andre refused to admit he erred.
Salvador told Gayetana that Andre distrusted him but agreed to checking up the id of people working with Isabel for security purpose. When Gayetana confessed that Andre does not inspire confidence in her, Salvador admitted that nobody does because she suspects everyone including him.
Rebecca bought a gift for Salvador and went to the changing room to wait for him but he rejectd it. Walter that had seen where Azur was, poisoned water to be taken to the dog and confided in Rebecca but Isabel came and disrupted their little meeting. She was looking for her horseriding gear so walter left the pitcher of water on the table on the hallway and went searching. Abigail took the water to Valeria who wanted a drink of water.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Valeria in love

DAY 34

Rebecca was glad that Isabel agreed to keep him but Walter was displeased and cautioned Salvador not to be too familiar and to respect him as he was superior to him. I wonder in what ways was Walter superior to Salvador, looks, age what?
Simon left Consuelo's place for home and the former husband came for visitation. Apparently he's been spying on her and Simon. Consuelo ordered him out but the guy refused maintaining that he still loves her and when he had money he took care of them including the baby from her first marriage. He failed to realised that Consuelo was a gold-digger and opportunist. When she made to pass, the guy held her and kissed her without any objection from her.
Salvador gave Gayetana rent for her apartment and while conversing, she advised him to get the jewelleries and money and leave but he confessed that he was very much in love with Isabel and cannot abandoned her now. He affirmed that marrying Isabel was the best thing he had ever done and no regret.
Angela and Antonio discussing and Angela informed him that she would be leaving soon. Antonio asked her not to think of that but she offered to take him with her to Europe and he declined. Antonio's refusal to leave had to do with his family. He's quite a responsible and focused young man.
Valeria had been bitten by lovebugs from Salvador that she practically trailed him to everywhere in the house. She was eyeing him through the window and and followed him to the dressing room. She day-dreamed about her first encounter with this handsome and tall man and did not hear Rebecca come in.
Salvador encouraging Antonio to study hard because no man should be a slave to anyone. Antonio remembered Pedro's constant advice using the same words. Salvador asked why he does not like him and he answered that he does not dislike him either but just cautious because he was a stranger. Salvador agreed that strangers are not to be trusted. Rebecca came and interrupted their discussion with the beauty parlour's trip but it was Isabel that Salvador took out later.
Walter had made some changes in the maid's chores but it was not acceptable to Abigail. During arguements, Angela agreed with Abigail that functions should only be reassigned when a maid was not effective and not for ego sake but Walter was not happy with that. He said it was because Abigail was Angela lover's mum that was why she was siding with him. His malicious comment made Angela angry and she warned that years of working with her father would not stop her from firing him for disrespecting her. He apologised and left.
Andre not comfortable with a very refined and handsome gentleman being Isabel's chauffer, decided to probe Salvador. He just detested him and Salvador felt it and was wondering why. He would soon know why. Andre called Romero, the HR manager to find out details about Salvador Cirenza. Isabel complained to Rebecca that Andre was really jealous of Salvador thinking he was hired for his good looks and not for the service he was going to render. Rebecca begged her to marry him to stop the jealousy but she said it would be too soon after Pedro's death. Rebecca got angry that that name should not be mentioned again. She took the framed photograph complaining that there are all over the places but Isabel warned her never to touch or redecorate anything in the house. It was when Isabel was looking at the photograph that she noticed the semblance in the eyes of Pedro to Salvador and the way he stared too.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Isabel employed Salvador

DAY 33

The next day Salvador reported for work with excitement and so much expectation because he would come face to face with his wife, Isabel after some weeks of his demise.
Valeria decided to leave the house when Isabel came back from New York. Despite the pleading from Rebecca and the offer of financial assistance from Isabel, she insisted on leaving the house. No one could talk her into staying but outside, she came face to face with Salvador and became mesmerised, transfixed and weak that she almost fell so she was was rushed back into the house. Isabel too saw Salvador for the first time and was taken in by his looks but she had to pretend that she was not affected. She immediately asked for an interview and all his documents for identification. During the interview, Salvador told her what she needed to know and pleaded for some times to get his ID. Just when she was making up her mind at the last minute, Salvador presented a letter purportedly written by Pedro Donoso recommending him to whosoever will require his services. Isabel asked him to step outside while she confirmed the letter. Left alone in the studio, she checked documents with Pedro's handwriting and found them to be exactly as the one in the letter of recommendation presented by Salvador. She called Angela and she identified and confimed them to be Pedro's so together they interviewed him and he told them he met Pedro at one of the branches of the company. Having satisfied themselves of the genuinness of the recommendation letter, Salvador was offered the job of a chauffer permanently though Isabel acknowledged that he was too elegant for the job.
Back in the factory, Andre threatened Simon with sack again but he called his bluff. Andre warned him and reminded him that he was the the General Manager and Simon sarcastically hailed his 'ogaship'.
Isabel had a meeting with all personnel in the house. She acknowledged her error by making Rebecca the housekeeper without experience and commitment. She went further and reversed herself and reinstated Abigail as the housekeeper with the assistance of Walter who will continue as the butler while Salvador would be the new chauffer. Walter protested the new arrangement but Angela reminded him that he was contracted as a butler in the first place so that he would be.
After the meeting, Antonio wondered what made people trust Salvador this much after just meeting him and what power he had over people. What he did not know was that he had knowledge of the entire household and that was his the power he had.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Salvador replaced Walter

DAY 32

Simon was with Consuelo and she was making a lot of demands and urging him to stay the night but he insisted he had to go home. She called him momma's boy but he was not ridiculed.
Angela was really polite to Salvador during the interview and he won her over with his charms and gentlemanly attitude. While the interview was going on, Walter chided Rebecca for being quick in dressing the new chauffer in a very expensive uniform but she just told him he was jealous. Abigail told Vicky that Salvador called her name familiarly as if he had been calling it for years.
After prohibiting Gayetana from those spiritual session in the house, Salvador left for work. Antonio blocked his path and claimed he wanted to meet him. He introduced himself and extended his hand for a shake and reluntantly Antonio took his hand but felt a coldness that scared him. When Simon tapped him on the shoulder after that handshake, he jumped out of fear. Simon said it was the penetrating look of Salvador that made him uncomfortable.
Rebecca told Valeria that the new chauffer was tall, handsome, atlhetic and had a special charm. Valeria scolded her for taking such decision without consulting with Angela in the abscene of Isabel but Rebecca advised her to stay away from the others and not allied herself with them against her family. Walter came to announce that his replacement had arrived for duty. Rebecca warned him not to use the word replacement since it's just for the duration of his incapacitation and while still contemplating on where to go, Walter suggested that Salvador take Angela to the hospital to have the cast on her leg changed. Walter then went to inform Angela that Salvador would take her to the hospital before taking Rebecca out. Antonio offered to go with her because he did not trust the new chauffer but Abigail stopped him. He really is in love with Angela but the others are seeing him as an opportunistist trying to get into her heart to share in her father's inheritance.
Salvador took Angela to the hospital and on the way, he tried being nice by asking what happened to her leg. She explained a little and told him to concentrate on his driving. He did just that and she had to scream that he should be careful because he was not driving 'circus animals'.
In anger for being stopped and forbidden from accompanying Angela to the clinic, Antonio stomped out of the room and almost collided with Rebecca on the corridor. She not able to keep up with Antonio, took out her anger on Abigail for raising stubborn, unruly and rebellious children. For once, Abigail cautioned her that her children are her problems alone and not for any other to pass judgement. She told her that she does not deserved respect that was why her boys have not respected her. She warned her to stay clear of her family affairs and concentrate on her responsibilities as the administrator of the house that had suffered since the new chauffer came. Vicky that listened to all applauded her courage and was wandering why she was weeping later. The blouse that Rebecca gave to be mended was destroyed totally by Vicky. After lamenting the destroyed blouse, Rebecca went out saying he cannot stand them all.
Lupe the faithful aide of Gayetana, hired musician to serenade her boss on her birthday. They danced and drank outside for a while then the party was taken into the house.
Isabel and Andre came back from thier so called working holiday in New York and Walter told them everything despite Andre advice for any discussion to be the next day. Isabel was angry but Andre in his sarcastic nature said there was nothing wrong in replacing Walter if he could not perform his duties. Rebecca came back late from her imaginary meeting at the club and met that the lovers were already back. She advised Salvador to take the other entrance to avoid being seen by Isabel until she had spoken to her. Salvador/Pedro was really excited that Isabel, his love, was back and soon he would see her. Outside, Isabel saw Andre off to the car and they met Rebecca who quickly apologised for staying late at the club because of boredom at home.

Salvador the new chauffer

DAY 31

Salvador stared straight into Walter's eyes and asked to speak to Abigail the housekeeper but was told the owners' Aunt was the new housekeeper.
Angela visited Valeria in her confinement and encouraged her to be a pianist by practising on the piano in the study. Valeria said it would be desecration by playing Pedro's piano. Rebecca, the new drama queen, came in and questioned Angela's presence but she quickly reminded her that she was the owner and should not be bossed around. Rebecca left and went in search of Walter and saw him speaking to Salvador. Rebecca after finding out what the 'stranger' wanted from Walter approached him and ordered him out of the compound but he caught her attention by calling her full name and requesting to see Isabel Aroyo. He told them that he worked with Isabel in the factory and she told him that anytime he needed help, he can come to her. One would think he lied that he worked with her but he was not lying. He did as Pedro. Rebecca was attracted to him during this short encounter and employed him immediately as a temporary chauffer until Walter's hand healed. Walter was jealous and asked for proof but Rebecca cared less as she was interested in him as a potential lover.
Back in Gayetana's house, Salvador said the people he encountered were different from the people he knew them to be. Walter was rude and suspicious and Rebecca materialistic and social climber. Gayetana told him he was in for more surprises.
Isabel called home and Walter answered because Rebecca was in Isabel's room touching up her makeup in preparation to receive Salvador.
Antonio went to feed Azur in the forest just like Simon does so that the dog would not die from starvation.
Salvador reported for duty and Simon almost hit him with his bike while going to work. Antonio that came out from the forest saw him and was staring. He stared back but was ushered into the house by Walter. Salvador was introduced to all by Rebecca as her chauffer. Antonio rushed to inform Angela and she decided to stop his hiring. In New York, Isabel had a foreboding that something terrible was going on at home. Of course her dead husband was back and the truth will be revealed. Salvador was the gossip in the house for the day.
Angela still insisting nothing must happen to Azur if he showed up but Walter was complaining about the new employee saying his look was penetrating and fearful. Rebecca bought expensive uniform for Salvador and lied about her relationship with Pedro claiming she rejected marriage proposal from Pedro because of Isabel. She took him out for lunch lying about meeting with some girlfriends. When Salvador protested, she said she did not care.
Angela confronted Rebecca and warned her to always confer with her before taking any decision that had to do with the house. She then asked Walter to call Salvador for Questioning. Salvador came into the study, his study and behold his daughter and they both just stared.

Isabel on vacation

Day 30

Before embarking on the trip, Isabel called Antonio to convince him to stop seeing Angela. He offered to pay him so much for him and his family to leave the house so that discipline and order can be restored and maintained. But Antonio told her that his love was not for sale and even if he might go through disappointment, he will still stay with Angela.
Antonio discussed the sack of Simon from the citrus factory with Angela and she promised speaking to Andre for his reinstatement.
Salvador said that he was afraid of occuping another person's body and does not know what would happen or where he would go if anyone tried exorcism like Fr. Giacomo tried in the small town he woke up in. Gayetana calmed him and also advised on his sensitivity as it concerned his love for Isabel saying he should focus on his return to the mansion first.
Rebecca and Vicky clashed again and while arguing, Isabel came and separated them and ordered Rebecca to come and help her pack for her trip. While packing, she told Rebecca her intention of sending Antonio away so that Angela without him would leave out of boredom and loneliness. Andre came to pick Isabel up and Angela queried his decision to dismiss Simon from the factory. He lied that he was lazy but luckily, Simon showed up and defended himself. Angela ordered him to reinstate Simon and that from now he has become her protege. Andre complied and asked Simon to resume monday and he and Isabel left for the working vacation in New York, USA.
Rebecca and Walter decided to turn the house upside out to search for Pedro's safe in Isabel's abscene. Walter poisoned the water in Azur's drinking bowl in preparation to their search. The sensitive dog heard their evil plan and broke off from the chain and ran into the forest. Simon checked on the dog and saw the chain broken so he rushed back to report. Angela ordered the whole household to go into the bush and look for Azur. Walter wanted to exclude himself but she insisted that she was the owner so he must obey. He now left with a gun to kill Azur once and for all. While searching, Walter went quietly through the bush with the torchlight. He sighted Azur and shot but he dodged and attacked him. Simon heard the gunshot and ran toward there.
Gayetana and her group were in their evil session and something went bad. The session did not go as planned and the people attacked her. Salvador that was warned not to come out finally did on hearing the commotion to save Gayetana from the angry mob.The clown of a woman was lamenting the loss of money instead of being grateful for her life.
In a taxi to the hotel in New York,the lovers were quarelling again but quickly made up in order not to ruin their vacation. Isabel was worried about the myriads of problems at home.
The family gathered to review the attack on Walter. Simon said he heard the gun shot but Walter denied it saying it was the guard. Angela said the guard denied it. Walter wanted the dog out but Angela insisted nothing must happen to Azur and he must be found.
Simon went in search of the dog in the forest alone just like the guard who had been instructed to kill at sight did. Azur ran out to meet Simon and ran back when the guard came towards them.
Salvador/Pedro was in his house and came face to face with the first person, Walter.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

aborted dismissal

DAY 29

Andre went straight to Abigail's quater but met opposition from all the personnel working in the house. While trying hard to evict them, Angela came back and ordered him to leave because he had no say in the affairs of the house. Abigail was still insisting on leaving to avoid unnecessary humiliation and embarrasment but Angela would not hear of it. She had a discussion with her and convinced her that they (herself and the boys) were the only family she had so Abigail stayed.
Isabel went up and took out all her anger and frustration on Valeria for siding with her 'enemies'. Valeria's indifference and lack of love hurt Isabel so much. To show her anger, she dragged her to her room and there was a huge argument that attracted Rebecca to the room. Isabel appointed Rebecca as the new housekeeper and instructed her to ensue that Valeria was looked in her bedroom as she was used to in the asylum. What a terrible reminder. Rebecca pleaded with Isabel to calm down and they left for her room. Meanwhile, Angela refused listening to Andre and called Vicky to help her to her room and asked that he leave because he makes her sick. Andre came upstairs and met Isabel still very upset about Valeria's attitude to her so he announced that they will be travelling to New York.
Salvador and Gayetane driving away from the cemetary stopped at the restaurant to eat. He confided in Gayetana Charlie that he robbed himself and that he had a lot of jewelleries hidden in his house. Gayetane asked where but he refused to say because he does not trust her yet. He asked for some sort of identification and Gayetana offered her place for him to stay because he still has money and hidden treasures. Pedro/Salvador was really set to regain the love of his loved ones especially Isabel and Andre. Gayetana agreed but advised that the reunion must be planned.
Planning they did by going to the factory to look for any type of job through Andre whom Pedro said he trusted completely. Andre fired Simon and his leaving coincided with the visit of Salvador. The security asked them to leave because they were firing and not hiring and Simon that just left had been fired. They left and Gayetana advised that going back to his house would be the best bet in getting closer to his loved ones and finding out if the trust on them was misplaced or not.
Abigail took food to Valeria and Rebecca tagging her regime of the house administrator as 'military regime' warned her to stay away but Abigail stood up to her and she backed away.
Antonio was with Angela in the sitting room when Isabel excused him for discussion with Angela. The encounter as usual was not pleasant.
Simon left the factory and went to see Consuelo. She encouraged Simon to go back to the factory because he was Don Pedro's protege. For her Simon was her meal ticket and without money a man was useless.
Azur was barking noisily so Isabel orderd the dog untied. Walter said he barked like that when Pedro was nearby and truly he was in a car with Gayetana. Back in Gayetana's place, they planned on how he would get back and be accepted. While sleeping, Pedro called Isabel's name in his sleep and she woke with a start.