Thursday, January 31, 2008

Rebecca arrived

Day 8

A visitor arrived late at night and it was Rebecca, Nina's sister. She came because Nina asked her to. She chose a wrong night to arrive. It was raining cat and dog with storm and lightening keeping everyone awake. Azur was barking furiously too at the intruder causing Isabel to tell Abigail to remove him to a dry place. Outside, Abigail saw the shadow that was making Azur to bark crazily so she called out and the person came forth saying she was looking for Isabel. She came in drenched and dripping water all over the floor. She was a sight to behold that Isabel did not want her to stay. She pleaded to be allowed to stay that night because of the rains. Isabel did not support her staying but Pedro allowed it at least for that night.
The next morning, Aunt Rebecca was up and about. She went to to see Valeria and told her she would take care of her. At breakfast, after explaining her mission, Pedro allowed her to stay and care for Valeria. She was so excited and fascinated by the 'Palace'. She wanted to join Vicky and the others to clean and scrub but they would not hear of it because she was an Aunt to the mistress of the house.
Angela came to apologise but Pedro insisted on her leaving for Europe because she disappointed him just like Antonio did. Angela then decided to go back to Europe. She informed Isabel of her proposed return trip to Europe. Isabel was happy that her rival for Andre's love was leaving. Angela then went to talk to the servants. She talked to Abigail and even confessed that she and Antonio are the only ones that would miss her.
Simon was at the pool with some friends. Walter wanted to stop him but Pedro stopped him. Antonio full of remorse came to talk with Pedro but he refused listening and at that time, Andre came to see Pedro. Pedro told Andre to forget Angela as she would only cause complication for him. How true! The heat from Isabel's jealousy is almost consuming Andre so steady relationship or marriage will kill him instantly.
Simon was watching some hot girls on the television and when he retorted that he could have worse stroke than Pedro if any of those girls in the telly looks his way made Abigail to turn off the television set.
On his way out, Andre told Isabel, his accomplice that they are doing fine meaning the old man is dying slowly and surely. He tried stopping Angela but she rebuffed him. Isabel that stood at a corner to watch was happy.
Gateyana Cherry came to visit but still to unravel the mystery or the image in Pedro's mind. At that time, Salvador Cirenza and his family were on the way to the market. Lillie and Nurse Fatima came to the market and Salvador helped to carry their foodstuff to the car.
Isabel was talking to her lover, Andre, on the phone accusing him of falling in love with Angela because he suspected that she forced Angela to leave. Angela overheard her confessing her love to Andre. While rushing out to talk to Andre about this piece of news, she met Antonio who was worried about her departure. But she told him she has cancelled the trip. She went to talk to Andre, the wrong person, about Isabel infidelity.
Pedro was playing the piano and Rebecca confessed to Valeria that Pedro was too old for Isabel. She went further to say Isabel did not marry for love but for money. She was being truthful.
Angela told Andre Isabel has a lover and she heard her talking to him on the phone. Andre was shocked and Angela mistook this reaction for unbelief. Andre said that he believed her and asked her to be careful. She hugged him and Simon saw it and told his family. Back home, Isabel came to talk to Angela on how she would want them to relate like friends now that she was leaving but Angela announced that she was not leaving anymore.
Andre then called Isabel to warn that they were in danger.

Friday, January 25, 2008

Nina left

Episode 7

Isabel quickly called the doctor and Pedro was attended to and warned to rest. Nina when asked told Isabel that she only advised Pedro to keep an eye on Angela in order to curb her excessive flirting. Isabel was so angry saying her behaviour was unforgiveable. She accused her of betrayal of trust and careless talk. Nina actually talks without caring about the consequences. Having crossed the line and once more causing problems for Pedro, Isabel ordered Nina out. She wanted to use Valeria as an excuse to stay on but Isabel refused and insisted on her leaving the house. Everyone rejoiced that the garrulous woman was leaving. Even Azur, the dog barked her noisily out. Abigail mused that she would not stay out but will come up with another plan.
Isabel the strategist used that action to score real big with Pedro. He really appreciated it and believed his wife loved him so much to throw her mother out on his behalf. Though Nina is gone, her words are like poison in the heart of Pedro. She had poisoned Pedro's heart against Angela that it would be difficult for him to trust her anymore.
Abigail went to inform Valeria about the departure of Nina, her aunt, but she with the black veil on her face felt good about it. The black veil could not hide her joy and relief at Nina's departure.
The peasant, Salvador was shown having pains in his head. Pedro was feeling his head hurt too. He woke up and said '...he exists.' The nightmare was becoming intense. The peasant was taking over and Pedro was helpless. Unfortunately, the one he thought can help needs help herself.
The next day, Isabel went to inform Andre that her mother had left. Andre chided her for not protecting her mother. Isabel now accused him of falling in love with Angela so as to keep all the wealth for himself. Andre denied it.
Gayetana came as usual to see Pedro with the news that it was the spirit of his dead wife Catalina that was disturbing him but Pedro denied it saying its a man that he does not know.
Pedro came out for a walk and stopped to stroke Azur awhile. He asked of Angela and was told she went into the bush. Because Nina had already sown doubt and unbelief in his heart againt his daughter, he went to check what she was up to. Meanwhile, Angela and Antonio were getting intimate with kissing. He caught them and became very angry at their abuse of priviledge especially Antonio. He accused Angela of sordid liberties and ordered her to return to Europe to continue her scandalous activities. Angela pursued him to the house and insisted on staying but he warned her to leave since she was used to 'open type' of relationship. In the ensuring arguement, he became sick and Isabel that just came back from seeing Andre rushed in to help him to the room. Of course Isabel continued to poison him because the doctor said that his health was deteriorating. Isabel was hastening his death with small dose of poison.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Valeria is sick

Episode 6



Isabel went to confront Andre about his relationship with Angela. Andre lied that he was only flirting with her to avoid suspicion and gossip about them. Whatever the excuse Andre has for dating Angela, Isabel made him to understand that hes the only man for her and she was not going to spend the rest of her life with old Pedro. She informed him that Angela was in love with Antonio and she saw them kissing. She advised Andre not to start rejoicing as Angela was not interested in him. Andre not one to let go easily, went to see Pedro at home and talked about Antonio and Angela. Pedro was angry with both and called them to order. Antonio gave his word not to go near Angela again. He promised to respect her and keep his distance from her.

Gayetana came to see Pedro and they tried out some magic. Gayetana said that Pedro had more 'gift' than her so he decided to stare at a glass of water. The glass broke and the light went off.

Valeria got sick. She had rashes all over her. Nina and the others went to see her and she touched her face. The drama queen really overreacted. She ran to the toilet to wash her hands. She scrubbed and scrubbed even with alcohol. The doctor was calld to examine Valeria. He said it was a minor allergy. Nina refused to be calmed insisting that it was contagious and Valeria should be moved to the hospital instead but the doctor shut her up.

Not done with that, Nina saw Simon in the garden and started insulting him calling him degrading names. Simon insulted her back till Abigail came to shut him up. Nina marched straight to Pedro's room to report Simon. Angela came in and advised the father to hear from Abigail and the boys before judging them.
Andre and Angela went out for a date to the club. They went dancing. Angela still insisted on being friends till she was sure of her feelings. Andre asked if the other man, Antonio was the reason for her rejection of his love but she gave no direct answer.
Nina was moving a piece of furniture from her room to another considered a better view when Pedro saw and stopped her. He invited her into the study because she has started piling up debts with her reckless spending and admonished her. In her response, she told Pedro to keep an eye on Angela who jump from one man to the other and stop bugging her. She said Angela goes out in the night with Andre but sneaked into the forest in the afternoon with Antonio. She went further to call her debt a 'measly money' and walked out of the study. What an unreasonable and tactless woman. Her outburst was like a knife piercing through the heart of Pedro. Pedro felt sick immediately but the timely entrance of Isabel saved him from collapse.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Andre courting Angela

Day 5

Isabel called Simon and advised him not to tell anyone what he saw if he does not want her to inform Pedro that he sneaked up to watch her bathing. In the factory Andre called him and offered to increase his salary just to ensure that he does squeal on them. Simon is much more responsible than that so he rejected all offers and told him what they do was not his concern. Nina started her squabble again so Isabel shut her up and she became annoyed and rushed out and Azur started barking at her. She went into the kitchen, poisoned a chunk of raw meat and took it to Azur. But trust the dog, it did not eat it. Having done that, she was very confident that Azur would die. When she went to Valeria's room, she observed that Azur was very quiet so Nina proudly says, Azur would no longer disturb them forever. How wrong she was.
Isabel went to see Andre and in her jealous fit, slapped Andre for inviting Angela home. Andre seized the opportunity to convince her to hasten Pedro's death by giving her a bottle of poison.
Antonio met with the father at the bar as usual. Rodrigo, the poet, Abigail's husband was still living in illusion disregarding the reality surrounding him. What a pity.
Pedro strategizing for Angela to marry Andre. He was confiding in his wife, Isabel. Poor him, Isabel laughed him to scorn in her mind.
Simon was caught in the shack with Nora, the maid by Nina, the drama queen. She rushed to report them to Pedro and Isabel with Abigail in tears before them and asked that the boy be sent packing. Pedro refused and told her it was not her business and asked what she was by the way doing at the shack at that hour. Pedro calmed Abigail and went to talk with Simon about his attitude. He advised him to start thinking with his head and put his energy into something more productive. The young man was so grateful and thanked Pedro for his advice.
Gayetana came to see Pedro and met Isabel in the sitting area. She told Isabel that she was a woman of decision. ( how correct can anyone be) Pedro heard and called her up to the study. He warned her to respect his wife and not abuse the priviledge granted her.
Andre came for dinner and then sought Pedro's permission to court Angela. Pedro gave his approvalto court hoping it would lead to marriage. Angela and Isabel reconciledand Isabel congratulated her but Angela denied any commitment claiming they are only friends. Nina saw the pains in her daughters eyes and told her she cannot hide her true feelings because she knows her like the palm of her hand. Angela and Andre spent time together and Isabel became jealous and threatened that she brought out the poison to be used on Pedro. Angela really had to stop Andre from going all the way so he left while she went to look for Antonio by the tree. The jealous and restless Isabel came out and saw them kissing so she went in calmer.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Gayetana is back

Episode 4

Gayetana was at that moment throwing away a man who came to disrupt their session. The man claimed she was manipulating his wife. Is that not what all the mediums are? They manipulate the gullible people. Pedro arrived at her place when the police came to arrest the man and take him away. She forgave Pedro for terminating the relationship on the day of his wedding to Isabel.
Andre was talking with Simon and afterward, Isabel came to the factory to see him for their discussion and update on the old man Pedro.
Gayetana visits Pedro. Nina saw her and told Isabel Gayetana is a cheap street walker. Isabel cautioned her on her choice of words and forbid her to slander her husband. Isabel despite her pretense at calmness still asked Pedro about Gayetana and he said she's his piano instructor. He further informed everyone that Gayetana was free to come and go in the house from henceforth with his express permission. Nina during dinner commented that she never heard a single piano chord struck during Gayetana stay in the house so what were they up to? Pedro left the table due to this sarcastic remark and went upstairs to start playing the piano. Nina could not stand the music. She told the daughter to go and caution Pedro and advice him to stop disturbing the peace of the house. She wondered why as newly wedded, the husband was not by her side at that late hour but at the piano.
Andre has fallen for Angela. They go out for lunch and dinner dates. While Angela wants to keep it on the friendship level without commitment, Andre would like them to really become a couple. If Angela had agreedto be his lover, he would have ditched Isabel. They went out for another date and Isabel became jealous that Andre took Angela to his apartment. She threatened Andre and warned him not to mess with her.
Back in the house and in her fit of jealousy that Andre is dating Angela, Isabel took off and Andre had to run after her with reassurance that he was just flirting. He caught up with her and kissed her passionately on the corridor to show that she was still his only lover. Simon passing by stumbled on the pair.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Episode 3

Simon was at his usual pranks in the bush with Nora one of the maid romancing instead of studing. Abigail looked for him but saw Antonio studying instead. While in the bush the maid struggled free and ran away. Simon thought she was playing hide and seek and went in search of her. Seeing a young woman behind the tree, he thought she was Nora the maid so he jumped on her but it happened to be Angela that he jumped on. She reacted violently and held a knife to him. Simon pleaded with her but she was not pacified so he ran off to seek Antonio's intervention. Antonio in turn pleaded with Angela and she warned them to stay away from her and still reported the case to Abigail. Abigail was so furious that she hit Antonio. Antonio left the kitchen in anger and Angela followed to apologise. He accepted and they embraced.
Andre was invited for dinner to celebrate Pedro's marriage recently. The table was set so Nina was down and Vicky informed her that the guest was at the door. Thinking it was Andre at the door, she went to welcome and usher the him in. On opening the door, she met Azur the fond dog. She was terrified and started calling on the entire household to come to her aid. They did and she asked that the beast be taken away. Walter warned that Azur was a very intelligent and sensitive dog that does not like to be insulted. Azur welcomed her again by barking and Nina insisted on banishment but Angela defended Azur saying he is intuitively expressing himself because of strangers. Pedro asked Abigail why the dog was back and she said that the neighbours that had him over during the wedding had gone on holidays so they returned Azur.
Not willing to concede to the 'drama queen Nina, Pedro finally gave the final word that Azur was staying.
After dinner, Pedro entertained his guests with beautiful music and his mastery of the piano while the household watched. The beautiful music stopped when the pains came so he was helped upstairs by Walter the butler. Isabel went to familiarize herself with Azur but he barked at her. The dog saw through her deceit and dishonesty.
The awful nightmare again. Pedro was delirious throughout the night. He was really disturbed. The next morning, he was forced to rest a while. He called Nina and informed her that he would help her to settle her debt and warned against such frivolities again. Nina met Isabel and advised her to ensure the cheque was out before the old man kicked the bucket. Nina's tongue should be disinfected. She is such a vulgar and uncouth person. Pedro despite his illness and the doctor's advice, went out to see Gayetana. Isabel offered to go with him but he refused. Walter went him. He wanted to find out what was wrong with him.
Antonio and Angela getting closer and taking their friendship to another level.

Friday, January 11, 2008

The Bible

The Bible

Different texts often have different definitions of same term. Very many times the definitions might be close enough to give exactly same meaning, but at times there might be significant differences; probably due to different convictions of the writers or a new revelation.

In the midst of the ever changing world and in the sea of different convictions; a book stands out with definitions and descriptions that never changes. What it says you are, is what you are. You can never get a better description of your self else where. This book is called The Holy Bible.

When a book as accurate as the Holy Bible, says an individual is profane, its worth the while to find out why the book says so.

In the book of the beginning, Genesis, chapter 25 verse 29 to 34: Jacob engaged Esau in a life changing negotiation. One party with a clear understanding of what he wanted out of life and the other completely void of understanding of life and what he wanted to make out of it. The terms and conditions of the deal were clear and simple. Jacob placed an incredible price on a plate of food and a man who was a servant of his stomach was ready to trade his right in life for it. Esau was indeed a profane person.

Some choices may not be as exactly as clear as Esau’s, nevertheless they determine our worth and where we are heading to.

If the holy book is to x-ray you today what will it say about you and your choices?

The Holy Bible is our standard, a regulator. It guides us. So that when we eventually breast the tape of life we will not be ashamed to meet Him in glory.

Make use of the Bible while you are at this side of life it will no longer be useful at the other side nevertheless it determines the name of your other side; heaven or hell. Chose heaven

Thursday, January 10, 2008

episode 2

Antonio is in love with Angela and he does not hide it. When the others see a spoilt and selfish young 'Miss' , he sees a beautiful and charming young lady who is misunderstood. While out in the bush, Simon and Antonio saw Angela coming to check the love sign carved on the tree for her by Antonio. Simon blamed her for Pedro's illness but Antonio defended her.

Nina is really a drama queen, an opportunist and a phoney. She told Isabel to ask for money from Pedro to settle her debt. When Isabel hesitated, she demanded to know why she 'married a rich man if she was not going to make use of his money'. This statement did not go down well with Isabel the schemer so she rebuked her for such remarks and left the dinner table. After Dinner Don Pedro asked Isabel if it was necessary for her cousin Valeria and her mother to come live with them since she lived in a very spacious place too. Isabel responded by saying Nina had always dreamt of living in a big house and her house was not hers due to debt. It meant she had to settle or forfeit the house.
Later Pedro started playing the piano to the delight of everyone especially Valeria who went to the study door to listen. To listen more she opened the door to listen and Pedro heard the opened door and paused to check the person but Valeria ran away. Nina could not stand it so she barged into their bedroom and asked Isabel to go stop Pedro from being a nuisance as she cannot stand the noise.
The next morning, Nina really berated Valeria. She called her a burden and Valeria felt bad that she constantly threw whatever she was doing for her on her face. Isabel had to defend her from her mother.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

El Cuerpo del Deseo (Second Chance)



This telenovela is about second chance or another opportunity at life. Old Don Pedro Donoso, the stupendously wealthy industrialist fell in love with a beautiful, ambitious and scheming young woman who was old enough to be his daughter. Unfortunately, the young woman was not in love with him but his wealth and she ganged up with her lover Andre who happened to be the next in command to the old man.

The story revolved round the old man who died but whose soul entered the body of a younger and stronger peasant farmer. Its the story about reincarnation but for some its appointed for man to die once after that judgement. The telenovela is packed full with telenovelas best actors and actresses. We have Mexican telenovela icon, Andrés García, Mario Cimarro, Lorena Rojas, Martín Karpan and Ana Silvetti etc

The first episode showed Don Pedro Jose Donoso as he woke up from a recurring nightmare. In the nightmare, he's always seeing a young, strong, and hard-working man on a farm. The butler, Walter came, woke him up, reminded him of his wedding to his former secretary Isabel Arroyo and prepared him for the wedding. Isabel too was looking at her self in the mirror while dressing and was happy at the development that in a few hours she would become a powerful and rich woman courtesy of her marriage to a wealthy old man. Her bitchy mother came in but she asked her to leave so that Valeria her cousin can attend to her because of her unsavoury comments.

Gayétana, Pedro spiritual consultant rushed out from her car and was stopped by Walter since Pedro had gone to the study but she pushed him out of the way with her tummy. She then stormed into study to warn him not to proceed with that wedding because he was about to be joined with a venomous serpent. He disagreed with Gayétana and went ahead to break off relationship by paying her off.

At the reception, the other co workers of Isabel knew this facade called 'marriage' would not last. They all agreed that she planned the wedding to the old man only because of his wealth. Andre the secret lover was offended and challenged Liborio to come forward and say it before the couple but they wavwd off his challenge. Angela, Don Pedro's daughter called it 'the worst mistake'. She read the fathers' letter once again in the cab as she was racing home to discourage her father from marrying a gold digger. Pedro had written Angela that he wanted to marry again to banish the loneliness. He further went to say that Isabel was young, beautiful and talented executive in his company. He described her a sincere and selfless woman who want nothing but moral support from him. By the time Angela arrived, the wedding had been concluded, she met them at the reception. It was too late to discourage or stop the wedding. As she alighted from the cab, Pedro saw her so he brought Isabel to be introduced to her but she became antogonistic and asked to speak to the father alone. In the study she lambasted Pedro and he got angry calling her an inconsiderate and selfish girl. Isabel and the mother came to hurry him off to the airport for the honeymoon so Angela told Isabel that she cannot replace her mother because she is phony. Isabel replied that she was not there to replace anyone but to care and love her husband Pedro. (What a schemer ) As argument became hotter between Father and daughter, Angela stomped out of the study and broke off every all relationship with her father, saying: "... forget you ever had a daughter". Pedro could stand the renunciation by his daughter so he ran after her and in the process he suffered another round of heart-attack on the staircase and and fell to the ground. The guests all milled around him and Abigail was ordered to call the ambulance. He was rushed by an Ambulance to the hospital where he was for two days. While recuperating in the hospital, his new 'wife' Isabel visited her lover Andre at the factory for sexual satisfaction. In Andre's office, they engaged in their pastime without minding the conseguences if caught.
The whole household blamed the spoilt and stubborn Angela for the near fatal attack by Pedro but Antonio defended her. She became an outcast and locked herself in.

The End of Catalina-y-Sebastian

Carmelo went with Catalina to Santa Cruz for the burial of Lupe. In the church, he was prevented by the town folks from entering. The police chief told him the coroner's report indicated that Lupe did not die when his will was read but recently and he was the principal suspect. He replied that he was there for the burial and afterwards he could be questioned. The town folks disagreed and Panchito brought handcuff to tie him to a tree. He snatched the handcuff from the old man and handcuffed Catalina to himself instead daring anyone. Sebastian ran and entered the car and sped off followed by Ramiro and Chuchu. At the ranch he got a gun to go kill Carmelo and all entreaties by the duo did not stop him. Carmelo entered the church and pointed the gun at the crowd so everyone backed off while he approached the coffin. He started crying and still rebuked Lupe in death for not acknowledging and loving him. He started confessing how he kidnapped and kept him to himself with the hope that he would love him but he rejected him. Panchito stepped forward and sweet talked him into confessing all while trying to distract and open the handcuff to release Catalina.
Silvia's Will was to be read so the Attorney called Eduardo. When Ricardo saw Eduardo he became angry but the Attorney said that was Silvia's request. The Will was a video recorded prior to the unfortunate surgery. Ricardo got a shocker because everything except fond memories were left for Eduardo. The jerk called Ricardo got memories, shame and disappointment. He flew into a rage and rushed out to see the mother who was being discharged from hospital crying with frustration and embarrassment. He had no choice than to go look for a job in a restaurant and he had to start at the bottom cleaning. Adela was taken to their new home which was Alicia's humble home.
Sebastian rushed back to the burial mass with a gun and asked Carmelo to leave but he got angry and kicked the coffin twice in disrespect to the dead saying he would only leave with Catalina his wife. Jessica rushed in saying Catalina was not his wife because he married her with the Mendoza's surname and at that time, his name was not legally changed. What a relief to all and anger to Carmelo who pulled Catalina to himself and pointed the gun to kill Sebastian because she professed her love and loyalty to him. The police Chief shot him narrowly missing Catalina. Carmelo fell on Miss Antoniete's lap. (What irony) Petra the custodian of secrets finally told her that Carmelo was her son. The dying son rejected the mother and said it was okay to die without knowing whom his mother was and the mother also rejected and pushed him off her lap. (What a shame).Panchito finally got a chance and freed Catalina who ran into Sebastian's arm. Back home, Josephat packed out leaving Miss Antoniete with loneliness, bitterness and the knowledge that Carmelo was her son. The police came to ask for the corpse to be moved but Miss Antoniete denied any relationship with Carmelo and drove him out. What a sad end to mischief, wickedness and jealousy.
Sebastian came to see Adela and offered his love, support and financial assistance to the Negretes but having learnt their mistake, they rejected the offer. Gustavo promised working hard and ensuring they all live within his income. The only person who would have objected would have been Adela but fate had settled her case by confining her to a wheel chair and shutting her up. Even Luisa vowed to study hard to get government scholarship.
The marriage by the church was wonderful and successful. Ricardo did not come for the wedding because he had to work. Father Dimitris joined Catalina and Sebastian together in Holy matrimony before all the town folks. After the wedding, Ramiro was busy signing autographs for all his fans. Adela could not wear all those fanciful clothes because she was on a wheel chair. Sebastian and Catalina sealed their marriage with a Kiss.
THE END.

The Truth revealed

It was confirmed that Antonio was the Perez's child but who was Miss Antoniete's son? It was decided that Petra should tell Miss Antoniete the truth.
Adela went to see Ricardo and outside, she saw a lady selling lottery she bought with high hopes of being a millionaire. Still dreaming about the house in the suburb, Adela had to buy flowers to appease Carmelo so that the dream can be a reality. The maniac just threw the flowers away.
Ricardo came to insult the mother, calling her a crazy, greedy and opportunistic woman. He said that he was rich and powerful courtesy Silvia's inheritance( he does not know whats stated on the Will). He further informed her that he would not share his wealth with her or any other family member. What a jerk.
When Carmelo was told that Antonio was not Miss Antoniete son, he was happy that the inheritance would not be shared among many people. Antonio met with Catalina to find out first hand the kind of woman Wakina was. Catalina told him that Wakina was an opportunist. Carmelo told him how she came to blackmail him to give her money to keep her mouth shut about his paternity. Antonio was shocked but promised giving the money back and also aplogised to them on her behalf now that it was confirmed he was a Perez.
The next day everyone gathered in Cantinas, rooms and sitting areas to watch Ramiro as he began his journey as a soloist. Ramiro dedicated his debut album to Guadalupe. The town folks gathered at the Cantina to watch him while Manolita, his mother watched at home with Sebastian and Martina. Manolita was so happy and excited that she began crying at the success of her son. At the penthouse, everyone except Adela watched Ramiro in Carmelo's bedroom while having breakfast. Adela on the other hand was looking through the papers to check the lottery. She asked for breakfast but Petra refused and she went into the kitchen to do it. She discovered she won. The unexpected excitement overwhelmed her and caused an attack that saw her falling and squeezing the lottery coupon and result.
The town folks that gathered at the cantina to watch Ramiro all toasted to Lupe and Ramiro. They were happy he was bringing glory and recognition to Santa Cruz. Sebastian and Martina made Rufina confessed everything and she did. Antonio arrived and went straight to tell Miss Antoniete that he was not Lupe's son. Thinking that Josephat told him the truth, she decided to tell him his father was not Lupe but an American who passed by the town. This confession just worsen the already terrible situation so Antonio walked out of her life forever after handing over the truck keys. Miss Antoniete rushed to Alcatraz to confirm the information.
Adela was found on the floor of the kitchen by Catalina and Petra and later rushed to the hospital. At the hospital, Carmelo forced Catalina to travel with him to the town for Lupe's burial mass. Petra went with them. When advised to slow down on the highway, he said that it would be better if they all died to be with Lupe. Meanwhile at Santa Cruz, the folks all agreed not to welcome him.
Gustavo came to see Adela and promised being by her side. They mistook her frequent eye movement for remorse for all the terrible things she had done to Catalina in particular and the rest family in general but they were mistaken because she was desperate to go get her millions.

Monday, January 7, 2008

Silvia died

During discussion and preparation to go for shopping, Catalina asked about the killing and kidnapping of Lupe and Carmelo relunctantly admitted killing Lupe indirectly. He used that to threaten Catalina and Sebastian hidden in d bar heard all. Carmelo said that Marcelo was not dead or killed by him as people claimed but was enjoying a long holiday far away in another country. He said that Marcelo was smarter than all of them. Just then, Marcelo was shown in his trunk swimming and enjoying himself. He came out and a lady approached with Emilia's face asking to be his companion but he declined. Carmelo told Catalina that they would soon go far away from everyone. They left for shopping and Sebastian came out from hiding and was advised not to come back by Luisa and Catalina. On his way out, Adela was coming in and Luisa begged her not to talk but that was the first thing she told Carmelo. Luckily he took it as a bother for not buying the house.
Ricardo was at the hospital when Silvia came out of Coma and asked for Eduardo. Eduardo came to see Silvia and while talking to her she squeezed his hand though unconscious. Eduardo was was happy but at that instance, she gave up and Ricardo quickly turned off the life support and exclaimed he's rich. The doctor came and confirmed that she was dead and burial plans should be made. Ricardo pointed at Eduardo for that and left for the lawyer's office. The Lawyer told him to bring the death certificate and wait for two days before the will can be read.
Carmelo and Catalina left to eat at a restaurant. Sebastian called Catalina to tell her about Lupe's body that was found as confirmed to him by Martina but Petra picked the call and described the restaurant to him. He went to the restaurant and Catalina saw him. She left to be with him while Ramiro distracted Carmelo. When the commotion was getting out of hand, Catalina came back from the 'use of the toilet' and pretended she was just seeing Ramiro coincidentally. Trust the maniac Carmelo, he quickly took her out of there back home.
Antonio left Santa Cruz accompanied by Josephat and Rufina for Mexico to meet with Catalina. In the Penthouse, Petra opened the door for them and explained her reasons for being there. The three friends went to the kitchen to talk. They decided it was time for Petra to tell the whole world the truth about Carmelo and Antonio paternity. Not knowing that Antonio came to eavedropped on their conversation, the three friend confessed that he was truly a Perez so he confronted them. Carmelo and Catalina came back to the penthouse and met them. They told him that Antonio was not Miss Antoniette's son and therefore not a Mendoza.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Alicia's wedding

Catalina decided to save Sebastian and the baby from Carmelo's evil plan by pretending to be a loving wife.
Silvia developed complication after the surgery. Instead of Ricardo being with him at that critical time he left to see the Attorney handling the will. Like mother like son. When Eduardo was told, he became worried and wanted to go immediately to see her.
Gustavo realised that Adela had only cared for money and did not love him as he had thought. Is this revelation or realisation not too late?
Sebastian went to the police station and was told Carmelo made an accusation against him. He was livid with anger and becoming violent that the police man ordered him to leave. He went to find out about his father's body and when they would arrest Carmelo but the table turned against him. Jessica dragged him away but he flung her hands away from him . He told her that she was responsible for all the problems because Catalina married so that the ranch would be given back to them. He went to Alicia's and he was told of their plan to help them escape during her wedding. At last, Sebastian thanked Eduardo for helping him and Catalina. He left to prepare a car. He called Romero to come and help him with the escape.
Everyone left for Alicia's wedding except Adela who was not going. Alicia called to tell Catalina of the change in plan that the escape would be from her house. Luisa picked the call while Adela was listening to it too at the living room. The plan was succesful until Adela removed the car cable and went to inform Carmelo that Catalina had disappeared. Alicia's cake was ruined when Carmelo pushed her away from the way and rushed out for Catalina. They met the couple outside and Carmelo brought out a knife to stab the baby in the womb if anyone tried stopping them. Petra decided to go to help Catalina and stood up to defend Carmelo. She immediately earned his trust. She left the wedding reception with them to the penthouse. Carmelo asked her to go stay in the room upstairs but she listened at the door when Carmelo slapped and pushed Catalina but could not do anything.Gustavo for once hit Adela for her ill-advised role in the calamity that had befallen Catalina and the whole family. She left for the penthouse and met her daughter in a submissive posture and sha was happy. What a mother! Later Petra explained why she did what she did. Catalina wrote a letter for Sebastian and Petra delivered it.
Adela discussed with Carmelo that she was divorcing Gustavo and he promised helping her with the money. She left to see the card reader who told her that tragedy awaits. She got angry and left without paying the man. Back home she asked for the house and Carmelo yelled back that there is no house and no more money. Adela decided to use the kidnap of Lupe to blackmail Carmelo but it did not work.
Guadalupe's body has been found but would be sent for autopsy to determine the cause of death and the actual time of death.
Romero signed a new contract as a soloist. Sebastian read the letter and decided to go see Catalina in the penthouse. He wanted them to run away but Catalina refused and pleaded with him to go. Carmelo was preparing because they are going for shopping. When Carmelo came out, they forced him under the wine bar.
Ricardo does not want this long coma of Silvia while Eduardo was really worried about her.

The blackmail

Back at Alcatra, it was agreed that Catalina cannot stay there and the Perez's farm was suggested. Romero met Antonio and sought his help and he accepted without objection. While discussing his background, Antonio came in and confirmed it based on what the Perezs' told him. He told them that Catalina can stay with the Perezs'.
Carmelo and Marcelo went to open separate account and realised the money was less due to cheque issued for the house at lasloma. After the transaction, Marcelo advised Carmelo to forget Catalina and get another woman but he rejected the advise saying Catalina would continue being his wife as her punishment. He vowed not to give her the divorce. The Negretes were packing when the house seller came with the bounced cheque. He told the confused family that the sale was cancelled. Carmelo got back and was informed but he told themno house until Catalina was found.
Antnio told Miss Antoniete the favour he's doing for the Mendoza and she offered her house. But Sebastian rejected her help and Catalina said that she would go with their decision. Miss Antoniette was furious and vow to tell Carmelo where Catalina was. Antonio took her to hide in the Perez's and informed them that Carmelo was thier son and Catalina thier daughter-in-law. On being told that Carmelo inherited Lupe's wealth, Wakina started plotting on how to get money from him and Catalina overheard.
Jessica finally decided to see Sebastian and in paying for all her evil, decided to go and testify against Carmelo. Back at the penthouse, the police went to arrest Carmelo for the murder of Emilia. He tried resisting but later went with them to the station. At the station with the help of his lawyer denied knowledge of Emilia's killing. He was then informed there was a witness coming. Jessica came and testified but Carmelo refuted all the allegations. He was released due to no documentary evidence. He told Sebastian he would find Catalina and adopt the baby as his.
Wakina left to see Miss Antoniete and she asked her to stay with Josepha for the night. He treated her with disdain knowing she's greedy, selfcentered and an opportunist. Wakina is geedy while Miss Antoniete was bitter and hateful. Antonio was angry and took the mother home that night. The next morning, Wakina got the address of the penthouse from Catalina and left. They all travelled to Mexico to see Carmelo. Trust Carmelo, he despised her and said she was a poor peasant looking for where to make money. They left but Wakina stayed back in Miss Antoniete's apartment. The next day she went to see Carmelo and told him Catalina was at their farm. Carmelo doubted her but was desperate to get Catalina. Meanwhile when she left, Catalina attempted to run but Antonio's brother stopped her. That next day, Mr Perez helped her escaped. She ran through the bush to the highway. Miss Antoniete saw and helped her to her ranch. She calmed her and drugged her so she cannot escaped again and then called Carmelo in the penthouse to inform him that Catlina was in her ranch. Adela answered and got the message to relay to Carmelo afterward. At the Perezs, Catalina was not found so Carmelo left. On the way, Adela called informing him of the news. He immediately went to the ranch. Antonio came and saw Catalina so he went to the ranch to inform them. Meanwhile Sebastian and Romero went to the Perezs to see Catalina and was told that she ran away so they went in search of her. Carmelo got there when the drug was just wearing off and forcefully carried Catalina away. They stopped at the gas station and Catalina opened the door and ran but Carmelo caught her and brought her back to the van. The police chief saw them and told Carmelo he was wanted for questioning but he demanded for warrant of arrest. The police let him go and Catalina could not say anything because of fear.
Sebastian was told that Catalina was in Miss Antoniete's ranch so he raced to rescue her. The other people got there and was told Carmelo came to take her. Sebastian was informed so they turned back to the city. Back at the penthouse, Carmelo told Catalina she was a prisoner and would not go anywhere no matter what. Alicia came to see her and they all agreed that she should pretend that she had accepted all conditions by Carmelo and resigned to being a loving wife. That at the wedding of Alicia the next day, they would escape. Carmelo came into the room and was told of Catalina's decision so he agreed for her to go for the wedding accompanied by him. When they all left, he held Catalina's throat and threatened her and the baby if she does not behave well.
Sebastian and Gustavo got to the penthouse and there was a fight between Sebastian and Carmelo. Catalina came out and told Sebastian to leave and go see Alicia as she was staying with Carmelo her husband.
Wakina came to blackmail Carmelo that if he does not want to give her money, she would tell people that they are his parents.

The confrontation

Carmelo after dropping the corpse in the river probably to be eaten by fishes, rushed back to the city. He put a call through to Jessica threatening her with death like Emilia and Lupe if she does not withdraw her confession accusing him of forgery. Luis and Alicia came to see Sebastian to console him on Lupe's death. They accused Carmelo of Killing Emilia and Lupe too. Sebastian was waiting for Carmelo to force him to confess all the crime done to Lupe. Carmelo went to the hospital to pick Catalina but was held back for questioning on the death of Lupe the night before. He denied any knowledge and instead accused Sebastian and Catalina of adultery. He said that his accusers just wanted to confuse the authority.
Antonio felt bad that Lupe died without acknowledging him. A mass was conducted for Emilia and at the mass, Father Dimitris told the woshippers that Lupe was dead and a mass would be conducted later. Antonio called Miss Antoniete out and asked her about the drowning when he was a baby. She denied it so Antonio said she only gave him life and a truck. He gave her back the truck keys and promised doing something with his life. Miss Antoniete remembered what Ruffi and the father told her so she ran after him. She later admitted and asked for his forgiveness. At Miss Antoniete's ranch, Antonio asked what she did with the Perez's child and she said she gave it to Petra. At the end they concluded that Carmelo is that child.
Carmelo got to the penthouse and sebastian confronted him on the disappearance of Lupe' body by dazing him blows. He later went to make a statement that Sebastian beat him up and ran away with his wife. He went to his apartment to get the gun but Marcelo that had been waiting for him had taken the gun. He held Carmelo captive till the next day when they would go to the bank for his share. Sebastian and Catalina left for Alicia's and it was decided that Catalina should go into hiding. Sebastian accused Petra of messing with innocent babies lives. She pleaded for forgiveness and said that she regretted it. Eduardo finally said goodbye to Catalina and left.
Adela went to see Ricardo claiming he's her last hope on becoming rich but was orderd out by Silvia and Ricardo could not do anything instead blamed the mother for always bothering Silvia.
Jessica ran to the church for safety and asked Father Dimitris not to tell anyone her whereabout not even her grandfather Chucho who was in Mexico.