De la Vega’s house
Juana was so engrossed talking to Mauricio outside. Juana said that, she felt that yesterday’s kiss was just her illusion. Mauricio smiled & tells her that … there’s nothing that he’s sure in his life at this moment but the kiss. Juana & Mauricio looked into each other eyes, they didn’t realised that Carlota was standing far back looking at them with an envy stares. She left them alone & hurriedly went into the house.

Jose was walking with Rafael. Rafael complained that there’s not enough space for him & his friends to play football because chairs & tents had occupied most of the garden space. Suddenly Carlota called Rafael & approached him. He told her about his complained but she didn’t listen as Carlota asked him to follow her. Rafael refused to do so but was dragged & forced to go with her.

Juana was still with Mauricio, telling him that she misses him all night. The same thing happened to Mauricio but he told her that he needs time to straighten his life first. Juana heard the time mentioned as she suddenly remembered what her mother had told her about Alfonso. Mauricio sensed that there was something wrong, as Juana’s mind seems to be wondering somewhere else.

Carlota pointed Rafael to Juana. She’s still with Mauricio. Carlota asked him to go & greet her. Upon seeing Juana, Rafael ran up to her while calling her name cheerfully. Their conversation was suddenly cut short. Carlota approached her husband & took his arm, tells Juana that she’s glad to see her. Pretending that she didn’t know, Carlota told her that she’s relieved to see that the photographer had come right on the dot. Rafael asked Juana where her family is … she said that, they should be arriving any minute now. Without wasting any time, Carlota asked Juana to take their pictures as a family. Juana agreed. Carlota posed with her husband & Rafael. Juana was about to snap their picture when suddenly, Carlota hugged her husband tightly & pouted her mouth towards Mauricio. Juana reluctantly snap a few pictures while trying to hold back her jealously.

Aunt Eva was in the kitchen, having a chat with Tania the maid. Tania mentioned Mauricio’s name in their conversation. Aunt Eva wanted to ask her a few things regarding about her nephew. She knew that he had married a woman who doesn’t know how to cook or do house chores. She asked Tania’s opinion on how Mauricio’s condition … whether he’s happy with his married life with Carlota.

After Juana had taken their pictures, Carlota coaxed Mauricio to go to their garden. She purposely stroked Mauricio’s hair & cheek like a cat in front of Juana. Rafael complained to them about the garden that is too small for him & his friends to play football. Carlota advised Rafael that it’s not the right time for him to play football. Carlota asked Juana again to take their pictures in yet another suggestive pose. She feels happy to make Juana jealous. Juana had no choice but to snap their pictures.

Aunt Eva asked Tania in details about Rafael’s existence. She is unaware of the boy, as Mauricio had never mentioned to her before. Tania told her that, Mauricio has changed a lot especially since he knew that he could not have children of his own. Aunt Eva knew about it, she sympathized with her nephew. Aunt Eva can tell that Carlota does not even like Rafael as Carlota just love herself & nobody else. The only reasons why she married to Mauricio is he’s handsome & a nice guy to be with. She also thinks Mauricio has had enough of her of being her admirer. Somebody or something has really triggered Mauricio to make him realise of the lies.

Carlota again purposely asked Juana to take another round of pictures which by now, irritates her. Before she snap another photo, Father Jose arrived in a van bringing all Rafael’s friends from the church. The children got out from the van & ran straight to Juana. Juana was so excited seeing them as she picked up one of the small children & kissed the kid on the cheek. Mauricio was smiling to see her being so comfortable & well liked by the children. Carlota was shocked to see the children, as she does not know that Rafael had invited a lot of his friends. She gets very restless to seem them roaming around.

Tania & Aunt Eva walked to the garden, checking the table & the food arrangements. Aunt Eva told her that all seems to be in perfect condition. One of the children kicked a ball that landed straight on the jelly cake, right in front of Aunt Eva. Aunt Eva was so shocked to see that the jelly is now ruined. Carlota was somewhere near & saw the incident, went straight to see the jelly’s condition. Aunt Eva laughed so loud at Carlota & said to her … ‘now the jelly cake is not perfect anymore..’ At the same time, Juana took the chance to snap a photo of the jelly’s condition. Carlota faced changed as she asked Juana what is she doing … she just told her that, she’s enjoying her time at the moment. After Carlota left, Aunt Eva & Juana laughed at each other.

Armando arrived at Mauricio’s compound together with his son & Enriqeuta. Before they entered the house, they saw a taxi arrived which carries Manuel, Nicolas & Petra. From far Enriqueta saw Manuel with a lady.

Carlota grabbed Rafael to one place & warned him to be in good behavior, if he did not obey, he’ll be sent back to the orphanage house. Mauricio & Aunt Eva was quite nearby, they both saw Carlota scolding Rafael. Mauricio went to Carlota & took Rafael away. Juana also saw what Carlota had done to Rafael, she was not satisfied with what she saw. Aunt Eva noticed Juana. She went to her & introduced herself. Juana told her that she knew her & the cabin that she had a chance to visit. Aunt Eva asked her opinion about her cabin. Juana told her that it’s nice & something had happened when she was there. Somehow or rather, she feels like she has been there before & had a special feeling towards the house. Aunt Eva liked her opinion.

Enriqueta, Armando & his son together with Perez family went into the house, to the living room. Armando had a chance to tease Manuel. Manuel introduced his family to Armando & Enriqueta. Petra who thinks that she’s his girlfriend irritated Manuel. Petra had further ruined Manuel’s chance to win Enriqueta back. She didn’t even look at Manuel. Enriqueta was restless, she excused herself to go to the garden.

Juana was changing her camera’s film when Carlota approached her & took the chance to warn her about not calling Rafael’s nickname as he has a new name now. She told her that whenever she’s talking to her son, she dislikes to be interrupted. Finally, she told Juana to go far away from her house, her son & her husband & especially from her. She hoped that Juana understands with what she had said.

Mauricio accompanied Perez family & brought them to Juana who had just finished talking with Carlota. Mauricio introduced Carlota to the Perez family. Carlota felt hurt by Mauricio’s word. Azucena told him that they shouldn’t quarrel as she & Carlota had met & had known quite earlier.

Rafael showed Nicolas & his friends to Mauricio’s dog, Canela. They plan to release the dog from the cage.

Mauricio & Carlota lead the Perez family to an empty table for them to sit. Carlota asked Juana to snap a picture of the whole group so that Rafael can keep it for souvenir. Carlota also said that, she would give a silver photo frame & the picture as a gift for her to display it at her house. Juana held her anger from getting out of her system. Aunt Eva sensed the bitter atmosphere & offered her to be in the picture as well. She hurried herself to be in between Carlota & Mauricio. This made Carlota feeling mad but kept silence about it. Aunt Eva happily teased Carlota on Juana behalf.

Nicolas gave a suggestion to Rafael to release the dog from its cage but Rafael refused, as Carlota will be furious if the dog was on the loose.

Carlota greets her family & was glad to see his father tags along.

Aunt Eva sat & chatted with A.Maria & Azucena. She wanted to know more about Juana & started to ask them about … when, where & how Juana & Mauricio had met. A.Maria was uncomfortable with Eva’s question.

Carlota & her family had a drink together in the house. She was happy to see that her parents are back together again. While Amparito chatted with her daughter, she suddenly saw Desiree entertaining a few guests. She was shocked to know that Desiree had been invited. Carlota kept silence, as she knew that her mother would eventually find out about it.

Mauricio & Juana walked into his study room to talk privately. She told him that she feels so stupid to see the lie that is shoved right in front of her. She told him that, if it were not because of Rafael, she would have gone back a long time ago.

Amparito anger rise rapidly while Carlota & Humberto tries to relax their mother. Rogelio standing at the back could not say anything.

Juana could not think straight as she told him that she could not give Mauricio time to sort his life out. She could not afford to let Mauricio played around with her feelings. Mauricio told her that it’s not true.

In the tent, Armando chatted with Enriqueta about the 2 families. Desiree came over to greet Armando.

Mauricio told Juana that she meant a lot to him. She told him that she had to be concerned about herself because she has seen a lot of woman being cheated just because loving a person who they’re not supposed to. He said he never meant to cheat her as he is true to his word. Juana told him that he is to stay clear from her during the party. She’ll decide what will happened after the party’s over. Carlota with a 6th sense … went into the study room & saw both of them talking. She asked them … ‘mind telling me what you all are discussing?’. So, Carlota looked at Mauricio, Mauricio looked at Carlota back and Carlota looked at Juana & Mauricio. The ‘I know what u’re up to’ stare …

Desiree & Armando had a few chats as they sit at an empty table. Armando showed Desiree where the Perez family sits. Enriqueta was sitting alone.

Carlota was waiting for either of them to answer, finally Juana told her that they were discussing about the photos that Juana took earlier. Mauricio had enough of lies & was about to tell the truth but Juana cut him off, using the same excuse about her photos. Carlota said that she needs to make it better & take more photos of Rafael as he’ll be cutting his cake soon. Carlota with an evil stare took Mauricio’s arm & went out leaving Juana tailing them from behind.

Humberto accompanied his mother to the garden. Mauricio walks beside Juana. Carlota trying to catch up with her husband & quickly grabbed his arms near her, as she does not want to leave them alone together again. They walked passed Desiree & Armando. Enriqueta felt something touching her feet, bent down to know what’s under the table, was shocked to see Manuel underneath. He took her hands & forced her under the table with him. Enriqueta said something to him but he quickly kissed her.

Rogelio & Alfredo walked towards the tent, greeted Armando & especially to Desiree. Desiree felt uneasy as he bent down to whisper something into her ears. Juana came over to them & asked whether they want their pictures taken. They agreed. Rogelio, Alfredo, Desiree & Armando posed for a picture while Mauricio & Carlota looked at them from far.

Enriqueta & Manuel quarrel under the table. Manuel assumed that she’s jealous but Enriqueta denied it. She told him that he ought to behave himself & they should not be under the table like a small kid hiding. Manuel coaxed her.

Mauricio & Carlota chatted with their friends from one corner while Juana in the tent looked at them. Juana was so sad seeing them together. A.Maria told Azucena that, why Juana had to face all this humiliation.

Enriqueta told Manuel that they should get out from under the table slowly. He will sit at his table while she would leave the party. Mnauel disagree with her.

Carlota asked Juana to take their picture again. This time she had to do some drastic pose so that Juana understands what she meant by asking her to stay away from her husband. Juana couldn’t do it this time as her hands felt like shaking. Aunt Eva saw Juana & asked her whether she can do it. She told her, … it’s her job. She continued to shoot the picture while Mauricio saw the pain that Juana was going through.

Enriqueta & Manuel, still under the table couldn’t decide whether it is wised for them to leave slowly or stayed for a while. Enriqueta told him that she doesn’t want to be fooled by him. Manuel took both of her hands & held it against his face. He told her that he doesn’t want her to say goodbye as he wishes to see her again. She told him that she would not let Manuel get away with it that easy. Manuel kissed her again.

Armando’s son, Nicolas & his girl friend planned something to create havoc. They saw a few buttons on the wall, switched the buttons on while they waited something to happen.

Desiree & a few of the guests got wet all of a sudden when a water sprinkler, sprinkled to them randomly. Everybody went haywire, screaming were heard all over. Desiree screamed the most as she got all wet from head to toe. Petra was knocked against a table where Enriqueta & Manuel were hiding. Petra saw them in disbelief. Canela, the dog, was on the loose & went straight to Desiree. She slipped & went down on the ground. Rogelio tried to help Desiree but was stopped by Amparito. Carlota was in a state of shock to see the commotion. She screamed at Jose to stop the water sprinkler immediately. Armando helped Desiree up that was crying while Mauricio called his dog. Juana on the other hand, laughed her head off seeing the incident & quickly snapped a picture.

Aunt Eva was in the kitchen with the orphans. She complimented them for liven up the dull party. Father Jose, Azucena & A.Maria came in the kitchen. Father Jose interrogated the children to find out who was responsible.

With a towel, Armando helped Desiree get dry while she sob softly. Manuel & Enriqueta walked passed them. Armando got a chance to tease Mauricio & Enriqueta. Half wet, Petra came towards Manuel & asked him where he was & to take her back home. Desiree laughed seeing Petra all crazy over Manuel while Enriqueta feeling ashamed.

In the room, Amparito & Alfredo talked about the incident that happened at the garden. Alfredo told his sister that, this is what happened when we mingled with the 2nd class people. Carlota agreed. Mauricio & Juana came into the room. Carlota & the whole family looked at Juana. Mauricio told them that it must’ve been one of the kids that did it. Juana saw Carlota looking at her with an evil stare.

A.Maria & Azucena went out from the kitchen to look for Juana.

Father Jose talked to Aunt Eva about the incident & how it tarnished Carlota’s good image. Aunt Eva told him, if Carlota’s so nice, she would understand & forgive what had happened, after all, they’re kids.

Carlota bombarded Juana with accusations. She couldn’t stand it with the children behaving like animals. Juana feels so helpess as Carlota continues on making her fell guilty. Mauricio didn’t do anything. Carlota finally spilled out a secret in front of her family about somebody who is on full speed to ruin her marriage. She wants to know what she ought to do with a woman who tries to flirt with her husband. She named the woman, a whore. Hearing that, Juana had enough of humiliation … she got out from the room leaving Mauricio calling her back. Carlota stopped Mauricio & said, ‘don’t’ … ‘don’t make me force you to choose in front of my family...'. Amparito, Rogelio & Alfredo looked at Mauricio while Humberto looked down. Mauricio looked at them & his wife as he’s stuck with the situation that made him uneasy.

'sólo a tu lado quiero vivir ... sin ti mi cielo se vuelve gris ...dime que hacer si no estás aqui...'

I Feeeel Gooood ...

To Be Continued on Thursday, 12th June 2003

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