Episode 16: The Break Up

At last, Carlos found his 'liver' to muster courage to tell Jennifer de la Vega that "...there is another woman...so, we have to break up". You may not realise it yet at this early episodes the virtuous nobility in Marissa Gomez Ruiz. Many mothers would have stubbornly and blindly so, insisted that their son MUST marry one society lady whom the son does not love. Marissa stood by and encouraged Carlos to be upright on the side of verity in his love relationships. That was the final push that made him to face Jenny with the bad news of relationship break up.

My problem with Jealous Jennifer is that she is the utterly selfish type. She was so full of pity-party for herself that she cared less about others. Andreina, seems to me to be a woman of strong character. She too just suffered a love heart-break with Luis Alejandro, but she had enough moral strength to support and comfort Jenny, without burdening others, like a little baby about her own emotional pain.

It was a bad day for Luis Alejandro, Andreina walked in right when Consuela was forcing her mouth on him. In astonishment and anger, Andreina asked the million Dollar question: "Who is this woman you are kissing?" When, ruffled L.A replied that she was a client and Consuela echoed him, Andreina launched out and pounced on her, calling her unprintable names like "a shameless whore...", she raelly wanted to beat Consuela up but for the quick rescue by L.A. and escape by Consuela.

That incident was enough for the evil and crafty mind of Consuela to know that Andreina was L.A.'s mistress and she began another journey , ....I am sure, into blackmail of L.A. to have him love her, subsequent episodes would showcase this trend.

Vanessa went hay-wire when Carlos confronted her that he never loved her, and that was a story made-up by Augusto in order to go out with Luisa. Carlos told her that she had believed in a lie and that his real and true love IS "L..." enoughhh, Vanessa ran out with another round of tears, she could't bear the full confession of Carlos. Perhaps, if she had waited some few more seconds, she would have known that LUISA FERNANDA is the real love of Carlos' life. Because Vanessa ran away, I suspect that the series of episodes coming would bear the mark of mistaken identity, whereby a vengeful Jennifer would seek to 'tear-to-pieces' an infatuated Vanessa, for the love of Carlos. This thriller telenovela is just starting to explode, the real facsination is just begining.

Vannessa later told Luisa with all soberity that, she would seduce Carlos and would wear skimpy dresses, even if the price is to go to bed with him, afterall no man can resist a real woman...she said, it is time to play the game of real women with Carlos. Luisa was scared stiff with this new and desperate venture of Vanessa. She was uncomfortable with the planned cupid assault of Vanessa on her only love- Carlos.

Luis Alejandro received the report from the Detective that, Amelia and Pedro Perez never entered the United States, and could not be found among the migrant population of San Antonio in Texas. L.A came to Don's house to brief him of the conclusion of the investigation. Don was not satisfied and insisted that he should continue the investigation in Mexico, if they are not in the U.S. After the old man went upstairs, L.A. accused Consuela of deceiving her father and why not tell him the truth that he doesnt have any grand daughter, so that he would not waste money on mexican investigation, he angrily left the house, but old Rigo eavesdropped and heard all what transpired.

Next day, She dressed up and went straight to L.A.'s office. L.A. mistook Rigoberto's visit for apology for what she did to him the other day at the dinner in Don's house. The old woman said "No, I have no apology to give, what brought me is different". Her purpose was to come and puncture the balloon of lies that Consuela is using to confuse investigation. She refused the offer of a seat by L.A. She confronted L.A. with the truth, saying, "...That young woman (meaning, Amelia's daughter, whom Consuela said never exist), still exist ...and you know very well that she is your daughter!" L.A. was astonished, and his mouth was hung open with suprise at the old righteous maid's disclosure.

Like any gambler that loses at the gaming table, Jennifer got herself into a drinking spree until she got into a drunken stupor. She vowed vengeance...saying "...I will get my revenge on Carlos". She mandated Andreina to find out who the school girl is, that stole Carlos' heart and promised the young girl would regret ever getting to cross her path!

Amelia started work and was introduced to her new boss- Marissa Gomez Ruiz. Her duties was to document the Bank's president's correspondences and to keep the diary of appointments for the Bank's president. Lic. Ordóñez, Marissa's Attorney appears to be emotionally interested in Amelia, and he has honned his strategy to win her love. After he took her to the restaurant downstairs to 'celebrate' her new job, he invited her for a late night dinner, to which Amelia turned down, perhaps it was too early. He still drove Amelia home in his car.

Like I suspected before, Amelia is about to collide with destiny's opportunity. Would she grab it to rebuild her life? or would she despise the chance and the change by hanging on to a dead past? the next few episodes would tell.

Episode 15: Fight For Your Love

This week has lived up to its billing as a week of multiple confrontations and exposures, just like we predicted over the weekend. If I was asked to vote who the spectacle of this episode was, I would give it to Vanessa. With passion, after being urged on, by her schemer father Heriberto, she rose from sulking and weeping to make an impossible demand. She requested for Luisa Fernanda to help her find out the Carlos Eduardo girlfriend, and she- Vanessa, would get rid of that woman! It's like being asked to go get rid of yourself.

I was moved to passion when she begged a perplexed Luisa Fernanda saying: "...please, don't let them take Carlos Eduardo from me..." It could be a mildly annoying drama, if not perplexing, for an ursurper to come begging to enlist your support to help her steal your own property. That was an impossible confrontation, but that was exactly the tight corner where Luisa Fernanda found herself. Your best-friend-turned-ursurper seeking desperately to steal the only thing in your life that gives you joy. Would you give-in, for the love of your best friend? or would you fight to protect the only joy of your life from being stolen, even by your best friend? Over to you; the next unfolding episodes would determine who wins in the battle between true love and a schemer's greed!

Rigoberto won round one of her battle against Consuela. Don Elcantara nullified the dismissal of Rigoberto with such a powerful indictment of Consuela's wickedness. He said with a distaste to Consuela, "...how could you be incredibly ungrateful to the woman that raised you from childhood?" He ordered Rigoberto to retun back to the house with all her load and also instructed Consuela to apologize to Rigo, for her bad manners. Up Rigo!

The young shark drew blood in his first battle, Augusto won his first case against the famous and corporate attorney, Luis Alejandro Montero. The judge ruled that L.A must adequtely compensate Luisa Fernanda for injuries and emotional trauma, which she 'suffered' when L.A. ran over her with his car. He was furious and outside the court premisces, he glared at Augusto and Luisa and threatened to unmask and expose the 'swindling thieves' who bruised his ego and legally humilliated him.

Consuela, the evil architect suceeded in causing a big scandal in L.A.'s office as she, as is usual with her on every visit, forced herself on him and, this time..., succeeded in kindling an amorous fire in which Andreina- L.A's mistress and concubine, walked in and caught them in the act. Like a lioness just out of her den, her eyes sparked and blazed with jealous fire, she looked at Luis Alejandro still esconded in Cosuela's amorous embrace, Andreina poised as if she wants to pounce on them, to tear them to pieces...Whether she did that or not, we would have to find out in next episode of this telenovela.

Jennifer de la Vega, seems to be driven by the spirit of gambling. Las Vegas is reputed as the world's capital for this game. Its like the spirit of her name is bringing her bad luck at the gaming table of love. She lost yet in another scheme to entrap lover-boy Carlos. While in the act of 'digging' Carlos, his phone rang and he stood up, to her utter amazement and resistant to her plea to ignore the call. Lo and behold, it was Luisa Fernanda on line, telling him that Vanessa may have found out that they were lovers. He went cold, his romantic river dried up, he couldn't continue with Jenny after hearing the innocent voice of his only and true love- Luisa. So, told Jenny that he had to leave immediately, he did what all lovers do in such circumstances- lied that he had to go and take care of Rosario who was supposedly ill at home. Jennifer found out the following day that Rosario was hale and hearty. She became upset, sad and depressed until Andreina came to re-assure her that she would uncover and expose the new girlfriend of Carlos for her.

Amelia finally got the job in Marissa's office, was asked to start tomorrow. She notified Pedro of her determination to go ahead with the divorce as soon as Luisa graduates from high school in the next few months. Sad Pedro walked pensively about, to inspect the garden his hand has wrought, Marissa noticed his sad countenance, asked him why, he confessed that his wife is about to divorce him. Marissa was touched with pity with his agony. She prophetically declared that all would things work out for good. That Pedro should take heart. Pedro broke the sad news of the impending divorce to Pancho, his old gardening colleague. He however refused to take heart as he foolishly determine to fight against the divorce in court. Pancho assured him he would give him a young lawyer to argue his case in the divorce suit.

Don Fernando was in Carlos hospital, warned him not to fall in love with Vanessa, because, like her father Heriberto, she is 'no good'. This prompted Carlos to confess to him that he is in love with a young school girl and not with Vanessa. The old man showed interest, and said he would love to meet this school girl. Carlos was thrilled by the old man's gesture and he told him he would be honoured to introduce her to him.