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- Nice to meet you. - Hi.

If you ever need someone to go for a walk with, I'll volunteer.

Now I know how you must feel when you see me with Cristina.

No, you don't. I feel nothing for him.

- I love you, Ana. - Me too, but that's not enough.

I need to know how you feel about her.

You decided to take a break.

Alberto, why can't you just be happy with Cristina?

We should take a break and figure out what we want.

Isn't this the date of your life?

Great view, good music, and the best company...

- I had fun last night. - When can I see you again?

- Where is my son? - He died three months ago.

Do you really want to get better? Then you should do something about it.

I have something important to tell you.

It's about him, your brother.

My resignation. I'm leaving.

I found another job.

No matter what she's done, you love her and she's still your mother.

It hurts because you care.

- I hope you'll forgive me some day. - What's done is done.

You're my mother, and you always will be no matter what.

- Pedro. - Yes?

This is Manolito, my son... and yours.

Rosa María, are you asking me to look after the boy?

- What is this boy doing here? - I'm Manuel, you can call me Manolito.

- He's my son. - You can't keep him here.

He can stay a couple of days, but find another place for him.

Juan? Oh my God!

I was discharged! They think the disease has abated.

It's very generous of him

to leave the hospital even though he's sick.

- He was discharged. - Is that what he said?

- Why did you lie? - I know what happened with that man,

he told me, and I won't allow it to continue.

- What about your treatment? - We'll discuss that tomorrow.

Why would he leave now that he's cured and everything is OK?

He's not cured, he lied. He just left the hospital.

Luisa, can you come here a minute?

We all love you very much, Luisa.

I'm going to make him pay for this.

No one did this, Luisa, Juan was sick.

- We're revolutionizing Spanish fashion. - I doubt Spain will appreciate that.

Is this what we're presenting?

I'm afraid I'm not the only one who doubts our clients will like them.

I just don't want us to act in haste.

- We've made our decision. - What if it fails?

Raúl isn't the problem. We gave him too much freedom.

Your opinion is worth as much as any board member's:

one vote, to be exact.

- I vote Yes. Gloria? - I'm against it.

- No. - My vote is Yes.

- I need to talk with Patricia. - No! My mind is made up.

In case of a tie, the president has the deciding vote.

De la Riva's collection will go on sale.

Mother, please!

- Did you leave her bags outside? - Mother, please!

I can't wait. I have the answer you wanted.

- What is it? - I can't live without you, Ana.

Alberto, do you take Ana to be your lawfully wedded wife?

Yes, I do.

Ana, do you take Alberto to be your lawfully wedded husband?

No.

Alberto, I love you. I want to marry you, but not like this.

Slow down and wait for me!

Do you have any idea how far we are from the store?

We can't walk back, Ana.

Why are we out here instead of saying "I do"?

Things with Alberto have been shaky for a while.

He made his choice!

You asked him to choose between Cristina and you.

And he gave you a ring!

When a couple is in trouble, a ring won't fix anything, Rita.

Why didn't you tell him that instead of running out?

I don't know.

I couldn't think straight back there.

- I just ran out. - You just ran out.

Don't worry.

I'm sure once you talk with Alberto

and explain things... Ana, there's a car coming!

Hold this. I'll show off my legs, anything to get a ride.

- Rita, stop! Stop! - What!

Can't you see it's Alberto?

Is that your way of punishing her?

Letting her walk 40 km?

That's not punishment enough, after what she's done.

Honestly,

you're the last man on earth I imagined would be jilted at the altar.

It's not funny, Mateo.

Might as well joke, since you can't change things.

Why did she do it?

Women are complicated.

Even for me, and I've known quite a few.

Is she trying to drive me crazy? What am I supposed to do?

I'm not the one you should be asking.

I don't want to talk to her.

You can't ignore her forever.

I don't even want to see her.

Alright.

"The Big Day"

I'm starting to think it was all a mistake.

This is none of my business.

I know another woman who would never have jilted you.

I'm never hitch-hiking again.

Even showing my legs, and God knows they're nice legs,

my mother's always saying I should show them off.

Don't you ever shut up?

Is that the thanks I get?

Luisa!

Luisa!

She's not answering.

You've got some nerve.

Out all night out doing God knows what,

and showing up to work like this!

- Doña Blanca I swear this time-- - This time what?

What's your excuse this time? You weren't in the upstairs bathroom.

You didn't sleep here. What have you got to say?

We had an awful night, Doña Blanca.

You're lucky the show is in 24 hours and I need all the seamstresses here.

Any other day of the year,

you'd be out in the street by now.

- It was my fault, Doña Blanca. - As usual.

Go to your room and shower. I want you here in five minutes.

It'll be the longest day of your lives.

She said it. More like two days in a row.

Here, Ana.

What I need is some coffee.

Where are you going?

- To check on Luisa. - Wait for me.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Luisa?

- Luisa. - What is it?

Nothing.

We came to check on you.

In case you needed anything.

I took a sleeping pill.

Then rest up now that you can.

Where have you been?

Your friend here insisted on going for a walk.

A walk?

I couldn't tell her about the wedding.

What are you waiting for, Ana? Don't let another minute go by.

- Come on. Let's go. - Rita!

Don't "Rita" me. Do you want to end things this way?

Because if you don't act now, it will be the end.

Come on!

I don't know what to tell him.

Try starting with "I'm sorry".

You keep smoothing out your hair.

Rita, come on, hurry up! There's a TV camera crew here!

TV?

What are you doing? I have to go talk with him, Rita!

Have you ever seen a TV crew?

No.

The prodigal son is home.

Designer Raúl de la Riva is back in Spain

following his success in Paris and Rome.

And all thanks to the prestigious Velvet Fashion Store,

that has entrusted him with this season's fashion show.

De la Riva is confident that his new collection

will mark a turning point in Spanish fashion

and turn Madrid into a fashion hub.

Thank you. That's a wrap.

- Thanks for everything, Raúl. - My pleasure, do you need anything else?

Just a few shots of the workshop, if that's alright.

We can sit in the background finishing the dresses for the show.

What's everyone looking at?

Let's go! Don't make me call your bosses!

What's going on?

Nothing, there's a camera crew.

Is it always this hectic?

This is nothing.

Don Emilio is nervous. My mother is hysterical.

We'll be lucky if we get a bite to eat before midnight.

Let's go.

Where were you? Don Emilio was looking for you.

Was the maid late waking you up?

Very funny.

I didn't realize there'd be so much traffic in the centre.

You don't need to go through the centre.

Weren't you home?

Where I was is none of your business.

Here, this is for Doña Cayetana.

She asked me to find her some gloves to match.

She'll pick them up tonight.

Don't worry. I'll find them.

I'm glad you didn't leave.

It's not permanent, mother.

I've decided to put it off until something better comes up.

Well, I'm glad you put it off.

And I'm sure I'm not the only one who's glad.

Max?

Don't tell me he had nothing to do with your decision?

I don't mean to be pushy, but,

despite what I may have said,

if he or anyone else makes you happy,

you have my blessing.

It's your life. I just want to be part of it.

This is the most important day of your lives!

It's certainly the most important day of my life!

That's why I need you to give 200%.

What you're sewing is your future.

I need your heart to go into every stitch.

Prove to me that I wasn't mistaken when I chose to work at this workshop.

I promise, you will be rewarded.

Those of you who are old-timers know that nothing must go wrong.

Especially not this year.

If you thought once Don Rafael was gone

we'd be less demanding, you are mistaken.

I want everything and everyone in their place.

Luisa, you didn't have to come. You can take few days off.

I know this is important.

And all I do in my room is obsess.

Alright.

I wanted to thank you for attending the funeral

and allowing Rita and Ana to go.

Now, everyone, get to work!

We have a fashion show to put on in just a few hours.

You want us to employ a 7-year-old boy?

Just until school starts.

Instead of just doing nothing, he can help me with the packages.

- Help? - If it's OK with you.

We have a lot of work, Don Emilio.

And he wants to see what I do.

Didn't I make it clear he could only stay a couple of days?

Very clear. I went to see an apartment this morning.

It's very close by, one bathroom, two bedrooms--

I don't have time for this.

Do you want to help your father?

Just for today.

Here's your helper.

I don't want to see the boy alone in the store.

Don Alberto.

Hello.

- Everything alright? - Yes, Sir.

De la Riva has some instructions for you.

I'll send him down to talk with you.

Very well.

I called you yesterday.

My mother kicked me out.

I had to stay over Susú Miravelles'.

It was so embarrassing to be left out on the street like a tramp.

Don't exaggerate, Patricia.

Don't exaggerate?

I voted for you and you tell me not to exaggerate?

I thought you were supporting my talent.

Well, yes.

Don't worry, I won't allow your mother disown you for helping me.

I'll talk with her after the show.

And where should I sleep tonight?

In a luxury hotel.

That's perfect.

Is this the letter you wanted to dictate? I have a lot of work.

You are working, "Clara with experience".

Don Alberto, Don Emilio needs the guest list for the fashion show.

OK.

We'll continue later, Clara.

- Are you OK? - Yes. Why wouldn't I be?

Because your girlfriend jilted you and you got stinking drunk?

- Mateo, not now. - What do you want to talk about?

The fashion show we're having!

The fashion show that would change your future with Ana.

That show will change my future, yours and the futures of our employees.

- That hasn't changed. - Gentlemen!

Weren't you expecting me?

Raúl, our fashion shows--

I don't care about your shows!

This is my show! I'm nothing like other designers!

No doubt about that! That's very clear.

I always direct my own shows! That's not going to change, Mateo.

- I'm a perfectionist. - Really? Have you seen your dresses?

- Look, forget it-- - What's wrong with my dresses?

You deal with the models! Let me organize the show. It's my job!

- Your job? - Yes, my job!

- Yes, Clara. - Don Alberto, Ana Rivera is here.

- She says you had a fitting. - I'm busy.

I'll try it on tomorrow after the show.

- OK. - It will only take a minute.

I'm sorry. He said he's busy.

Ana! No, please don't.

I'm sorry.

No luck?

I went to talk with him. He won't even open the door. It's over.

- Don't mind what I said before. - You said it because it's the truth.

- I ruined everything for good. - What did you ruin?

Nothing, a headdress. But I'll take care of it.

I have plenty of time.

Are you on number five?

Anyone want coffee?

- How much coffee have you had? - I don't know, two, three cups.

You never drink coffee, Rita. You'll get jittery.

It's an important day, Doña Blanca is watching me

to see if I mess up with Raúl now that he needs me more than ever.

I mean, it's just a coffee, I doubt it will make me sick.

Ana, what's wrong?

She's off her rocker.

You don't want numbers on the models?

It's a fashion show, not a catalogue.

I want them to focus on the volumes and movement.

How will our clients know what dress they want?

If they really like a dress, they'll remember it.

We'll have lights, here and here.

And music, but not the boring kind, contemporary music.

And the models will walk to the rhythm of the music.

It'll cause an uproar.

- Cristina! - Are you nervous?

Just a tad. And you? You're the star of the night!

Me? I'm just escorting my fiancé.

Escort...

You'll be the most elegant woman at the party!

Your dress is in the workshop.

- Want to see it? - Please!

- You'll love it. I'll be right up. - Bye, Mateo.

Well, what do you think?

It's Alberto's favourite.

What can I say?

It's marvellous!

I can't wait to put it on tonight!

- To put it on, or take it off? - Don't get cheeky!

Cheeky, huh? Don't be so prudish.

- Stop trying to shock me, Raúl. - Look,

trust me, put some sexy lingerie on under that dress.

This is a very special night and you have to celebrate it.

Ana! Can you please show Miss Cristina

something pretty to wear under this dress?

Something worthy of her. See you later.

Ana, you have enough work as it is.

I'm sure I can find a lingerie set.

Let's see.

Look, what do you think?

This is a very good brand. It's a Lycra blend with a little lace.

Yes, I can tell it's very delicate and elegant.

But, since I'm buying, maybe something more...

Something less... classic.

Do you like it?

It's very daring. It depends on the occasion.

You know Raúl... He's shameless.

So you don't want it?

Well, you never know when you might use it, right?

I'll take it.

Ana!

I'm going up to see Alberto. Can you have it ready when I come down?

Sure.

Miss Cristina, would you mind giving Don Alberto an envelope?

I had to show him the fabric for his tie, but I've been too busy with the show.

Sure, don't worry.

Miss Cristina, here it is.

Please don't look at it.

Of course not, don't worry, I'll give it to him. Thanks, Ana.

Raúl said it was one of your favourites. I hope I'm up to par.

You'll look beautiful, don't worry.

Is everything alright?

Yes.

I'm just nervous about the fashion show.

It's going to be a hit, Alberto.

Will you pick me up at nine?

OK.

Father Torres called. We have a meeting with him next week.

And Ana gave me this for you.

Don't worry, I didn't look at it.

See you later.

Come on, Manolito.

Wait. You get this one, OK?

You've earned my trust. You're my best messenger.

- But dad... - What did I say about orders?

- Obey them. - OK, then go.

Good morning, Pedro.

Today's mail.

Thank you. You're a great messenger.

Here.

Let's go, Manolito.

Pedro, please wait.

Hi.

I was wondering how you were, we haven't talked since--

I know we haven't talked.

Why are you doing this?

Doing what?

Pretend you're concerned about us when you're not?

- That's not true, Pedro. - It's not?

We're not a couple, but of course I'm concerned about you.

You only worry about yourself, Clara!

How long were we together? Five, six years?

I deserve a little honesty.

Are you going out with Mateo?

Don't bother to offer an explanation.

- Pedro-- - We're no longer a couple.

You said it: We're not a couple, Pedro.

So have a nice life, I plan on enjoying mine.

Please, Pedro, wait.

Don't get upset, daddy.

I'm not upset, I'm allergic to pollen.

I didn't like her as a step-mother.

Mummy told me she was stuck-up.

I prefer Aunt Rita. She's warm and affectionate.

The lining!

I still have to do the skirts.

- Raúl's going to kill me. - I saw some in the storeroom.

No, you need to rest, dear.

- You don't know where it is. - I'll look for it, Luisa.

You had to go open your mouth?

I don't know what you're talking about!

- You blabber mouth! - You slut!

There, I said it. SLUT!

If I were a blabber mouth, I'd tell Pedro everything,

- and I haven't. - You haven't?

- No. - Then how does he know?

- How does he know what? - About Mateo, Rita.

How should I know? He knows?

I'm not that surprised, you did get in at dawn the other day.

You should be more discreet. Anyway, you broke up with him!

Rita, what's wrong?

- It's all that coffee. - Sure.

- I didn't sleep a wink. - Right, you went for a walk.

I'll get you some herbal tea.

Luisa!

I was looking for you. Doña Cayetana is waiting upstairs.

- For me? - Yes.

Did ask for me?

Luisa, I heard about your husband.

I wanted to give you my condolences.

It must be hard for you after all you've done for him.

I don't regret any of it.

Good.

We shouldn't regret anything we do in this life.

After all, that's what makes us who we are.

Yes.

Only those decisions make people despicable.

That depends on what you think of as an act of love.

Are you religious?

Because I am. At least, I was.

I believe

that sometimes life seems unfair but,

sooner or later, we each get our just deserts.

Doña Cayetana, is there a problem?

Not at all. I was giving Luisa my condolences.

It's the least we can do after all she's done for us.

By the way, my husband told me

she won't be delivering my orders now.

I don't mind delivering them.

- I'll deliver them myself. - That's perfect.

Luisa, you can leave.

Please give your husband my regards.

At you orders.

Antonio? What are you doing here?

Same as you, I guess, working.

I have to make a living.

Adolfo said they needed porters and it's good pay for a day's work.

- Did you think I came to pick you up? - No.

That's too bad. I thought you might be happy to see me,

- despite that boyfriend of yours. - Right.

- Is he still your boyfriend? - Antonio!

- Come lend me a hand. - Sure.

I have to go.

I don't want them to think I'm lazy.

- 'Bye. - 'Bye.

Here, take this over there.

Be careful with the boxes.

The lights go there! Be careful with the glassware!

Don't you...?

No! Hey!

Not there!

They told us--

Trust me, I've been working here six years!

You might be an old-timer, but, from what I can tell,

you're not exactly the boss.

- Don't you have errands to run? - Shouldn't you be working

instead of talking nonsense?

Pedro is in charge here, so you'd better listen to him.

Yes, Don Emilio.

They're right, that goes there. It was De la Riva's idea.

Now, let's get the new catwalk ready.

Can't you tell them to do it?

Don Emilio said you're the boss.

Hey!

That's does go there.

Manolito, we shouldn't over do it? Don't get mad.

Those boxes go inside.

I see you made up with your mother.

More or less.

I'm glad.

Fancy celebrating the show tonight?

Celebrate it or lament it, depending on how it goes.

I'm sorry, Carmen. I don't think that's a good idea.

I didn't break it off because of work.

There's something else.

I'm falling for someone else,

someone who's wrong for me.

I'm sorry.

I need to find Don Emilio.

Did you talk with Alberto?

He didn't even open my letter.

You know who's working at the store today?

- Who? - Antonio!

Tell me Adolfo's not with him. That's the last thing I need!

I ran out on him. How can I explain that?

He's not here.

I think the herbal tea worked!

I feel much calmer. You make great infusions.

Alright, what's going on?

What is it?

Nothing.

Ana, what's going on? Are you going to act like her too?

Hey, what did I do?

No, all you did was go for a walk.

Did you think I'd fall for that?

You all keep telling me not to work, not to worry.

No one knows what to say. I just want things to be normal.

We don't want to worry you with trifles.

I'm sure it's nothing trivial.

Alberto asked me to marry him in a chapel in the mountains.

- Did you? - No. She ran out.

- I don't want that kind of wedding. - What kind?

A secret one.

He just wanted to make up. I know that's why Alberto did it.

Because he loves you.

If I do marry him, I want it to be just that.

Because we love each other and want to celebrate with our loved ones.

I want it to be the best day of my life, not feel like my marriage is a secret,

like I have to live my life as if I'd done something terrible.

The day Juan and I married was the happiest day of my life.

I suppose that's how it should be.

I know Alberto did it to prove that he loves me.

Maybe if I had explained things...

That might have been better.

But that's the way love goes.

We have misunderstandings. Just explain your side.

If he'll listen.

- Make him listen, Ana. - It's no use. He won't talk with me.

He can't just avoid you forever.

You work in the same building.

Of course, he can just stay upstairs.

- Are you crazy? - Call Doña Blanca.

Ana, you'll get sacked!

If Alberto wants to sack me, he'll have to look me in the eyes.

It's the worst thing you've done since you started working here!

The fashion show is tomorrow!

This will not go unpunished!

You're going to come with me to give Don Alberto an explanation!

And I know this wasn't an accident!

Let me have a talk with Miss Rivera.

I just wanted to talk with you.

Alberto, you didn't even bother to read the letter I sent.

I didn't want to marry like that!

Alberto, I love you!

We were apart for 10 years and I never forgot you!

I love you more than anyone!

Actions, not words! You should have said "I do"!

I've done nothing but prove how much you matter to me.

I proposed to a woman I didn't love for you!

I took her to dinner because you said to make her happy.

Then I was too happy so I had to get way!

Then you said to figure out what I felt!

And what did I do?

Prove that I'd do anything for you!

And you've done nothing! What have you done, Ana?

Nothing. Just push me into her arms.

You used to make me happy.

I felt like I could rule the world. It was all I cared about.

Now every day there's some problem, some reproach.

I can't take it anymore.

I just don't understand why you didn't say "I do"!

I wish I could go back to the day you returned from London.

That's not possible.

It's not possible.

Alberto, this is the day we've been waiting for.

After the fashion show, it will all be over.

It was all over for me the moment you left that church.

Please get out of my office.

Here.

Alberto!

Alberto?

You didn't answer the phone.

I didn't hear it.

I was thinking about the show.

Battling it out till the last minute!

Because I doubt this will simply blow over.

Don't bother with that, Gerardo

I'm nervous about the big night.

Alberto,

I know you think I haven't been very supportive.

And I really hope everything goes well.

I talked with my daughter, Alberto.

I'm not going to tell her about our pact,

it's better not to.

If you don't trust me, tell her about it.

I've never seen her so happy,

right?

Yes.

The guest list. Type it up and give it to Mateo, please.

Of course.

- These are the guests. - Is this the final list?

That's what Don Alberto said. Unless you have any objections.

- Is something wrong? -No, everything's perfect.

Good.

The thing is I thought I'd be on the guest list.

But I see you already have a date.

Yes, Sofía.

She's visiting from Barcelona. I invited her so she wouldn't be alone.

She's just... a good friend, that's all.

- Are you jealous? - Me? Yeah, that's a good one!

Good, because there's nothing less attractive than a jealous woman.

- I'm just disappointed. - You said you wanted it to be secret.

I didn't but Pedro already knows.

- Pedro knows? - Yes.

How's that?

I wish I knew.

But, now I can talk about it.

What's there to talk about? We're just two people

who enjoy each other's company. Why spoil it?

Now, if you'll excuse me.

How can she say "No"? They're my clothes, Elvira.

I need that dress tonight! Put my mother on, Elvira.

I know she's there!

If she doesn't want to get on, please tell her to go to hell!

Trouble in paradise?

Didn't anyone ever tell you eavesdropping is rude?

It was hard not to.

Sometimes you have to be tough with the servants.

- You know. - Sure...

Are you going to tell me what you're doing here?

Yes, wait.

Miss Susú Miravelles sent these over for you.

She said they're yours.

I want each model in front of her outfit.

Valentina?

Where's Valentina?

She's not here, Doña Blanca.

She's so unreliable.

I don't know why they hired her again.

They'll say it's my fault. Rita, do you have the phone list?

Yes, Doña Blanca. I called her house, there's no answer.

Come with me.

They say she went to Paris for the weekend with some count.

- Couldn't she pick another weekend? - Rita!

What are our options?

I called the agency, they'll send another model in an hour,

- but her hips are too wide. - For Christ's sake!

Maybe we can take the dress out a few centimetres.

We're not taking a single stitch out.

That's the dress we're using. We need a model that same size.

You know each model has a different size.

This show is killing me!

Please, Doña Blanca, don't make this any harder!

I've got it!

Actually, she's not really a model.

But I've made a lot of dresses that size for her.

- Who? - Who?

She's just perfect!

She's a little old, but she's perfect, thank you Rita!

Please try on the dress we have no time to waste.

Wait a minute, I didn't say I'd do it.

Don't make me talk with your boss!

I'm not being difficult, I just don't know how to do this.

I can't do this.

I can't just go out there in front of all those people...

Clara, modelling clothes is as easy as pie.

It's like when you go to the park and strut around in front of the guys.

- That's all. - Look, Claudia.

- Clara. - Right.

- Do you like museums? - Yes.

You know all those portraits? All those women were models.

Mona Lisa, the Nude Maja, the Aphrodite of Milos.

They were all muses who inspired artists.

Haute couture is an art form. Being a model is more than just a job.

It's about inspiring other humans with your beauty.

If you reject this job, you'll miss out on a glorious experience.

You'll be paid a bonus.

And you can attend the party.

Not only am I a slut, I also strut around.

You're always shaking your butt. Clara, don't get indignant with me.

Anyway, we're even you said I had a loose tongue.

Which is true? But, I take it back. Are you happy?

Yes.

I hope you girls are decent.

It's obvious you look good.

Clara? What are you doing here?

We had a problem with one of the models, Don Mateo.

I see you've found a wonderful substitute.

The substitute has to get dressed, so we'd appreciate some privacy.

I just came to wish you luck. Let's hope we sell some outfits!

Clara, you're not showing anything I haven't already seen.

I hope you enjoyed the view, because you won't be seeing it again.

- What - Nothing.

If that's how you treat your boyfriends, I obviously have a lot to learn.

- Mateo is not my boyfriend. - Then what is he?

He's just someone I have fun with, that's all.

Raúl de la Riva designed a collection that will be presented

just one hour from now with exclusive rights

for Velvet Fashion Store,

our country's leading haute couture design workshop.

The new manager is Alberto Márquez, who inherited the empire from his father.

With this collection he presents a new twist that will help determine

the future of this business that has been in operation

for over thirty years.

Good night.

Don Alberto!

Is this new collection up to your father's standards?

I hope it at least proves how much I learned from him.

Is this collection a bit more daring?

It offers a new take on fashion in keeping with the times.

Miss Cristina, have you set the date yet?

Come back and ask me tomorrow.

Thank you.

Good night, thank you.

Nice dress.

Too bad you couldn't wear the one you had laid out at home.

Now you want to talk? You were so talkative this afternoon.

I'm hoping you'll react.

When you get over your tantrum, you'll realize it's for your own good.

I won't apologize for supporting Alberto.

Plus, it's obvious now I made the right choice.

The show isn't over yet.

You two always liked watching the show from here.

Ever since you were kids.

I thought you didn't know.

I never thought it would go quite this far.

Or that I would lose you.

I haven't slept a wink since our argument.

I know it's too late, but...

I'm sorry, Ana.

When we tried to separate you, it just made you love each other more.

It doesn't matter.

It's over.

- What? - I ruined everything.

I'm not sure what you mean, and it doesn't matter,

but, listen:

the best things in life, are the ones you have to fight for.

I didn't raise you to admit defeat this easily.

Do whatever you need to do.

Hello, good evening.

One year ago, I was here with my father presenting

what unfortunately became his last collection.

Today we want to show you, that we also have a lot more to offer.

A lot more for a whole new world.

New ways to look at fashion.

And this was possible thanks to our designer

Raúl de la Riva.

Thanks to my sister Patricia,

thank you for being there for me when I needed you, Patricia.

And, of course, thanks to my future father-in-law and Cristina.

Thank you for being there.

And thank you for fighting for what you want day after day.

I hope you like it.

Good night.

Now, remember,

walk to the rhythm of the music, and, whatever happens, don't stop.

- It was great, Rita! - I'm glad you're happy!

Are you smiling because you made up with Alberto?

Not yet, but I'm going to.

I can see tomorrow's headlines:

"Alberto Márquez has his first hit show at Velvet."

Accompanied by his inseparable...

- Raúl de la Riva... - I love you too.

I'm very happy to have you as my assistant director.

- I couldn't have done it without you. - And I'm happy you trusted me.

Even though you ignored my recommendations.

OK, that's enough.

Tomorrow we'll confirm our success.

You're finally free.

- So it seems. - You don't have to marry Cristina.

Unless you want to, that is.

You know what I'd like to do now?

Grab a bottle of champagne and get out of here.

Gerardo!

Gentlemen, will you excuse me?

I guess congratulations are in order.

- Only if you think I did a good job. - Good?

I've never seen anyone walk which such grace and elegance.

You look incredible.

I thought you didn't like models because they were too conceited?

- You're not a model. - No.

I'm just a secretary. And, sometimes, a good friend.

Which reminds me, you shouldn't leave your friend stranded,

or else some other guy might steal her away.

It's not her admirers I'm worried about.

Mateo, I thought you and I had nothing,

you made that clear the other day.

Thank you.

Cheers.

- Is this the last of it? - Yeah, I wish.

We have to wait till the party is over

- and put away the chairs. - This can wait, OK?

You guys deserve a break.

Your wish is our command, boss!

- Do you always work this hard? - Even harder some days.

I'm sorry about this morning--

Don't worry. I should apologize, I was a bit...

Anyway, do you want to go to a party?

Come with me.

A little bird told me you're the best helper we've ever had!

- My father told you! - Well, yes.

He's little but smart as a whip.

Isn't your father great messenger?

When I grow up I want to be a messenger like my father.

- You won't be messenger, Manolito. - Yes.

You'll be an engineer or a lawyer.

Here's to the best messenger and his helper.

Cheers.

Now let's see if you can dance like your father.

Come here, show me how it's done.

Come here, daddy!

There you go.

- What a day! - Yeah.

- It was intense. - From start to finish.

It's a good thing we only have two shows a year.

Are you OK?

- Yes, why? - After the thing with Clara...

Yes.

That was nothing.

I kept trying to make it work with Clara, but...

Love is...

You either feel it or you don't.

I realize I've changed a lot these last few months.

And I know if someone loves me,

she'll love me just as I am.

You said it.

Right, Manolito?

Where did he go?

That rascal. I have him pegged.

You think this is a good place for a party?

I think it's a wonderful place to have a party.

These ladies deserve to have some fun after all that hard work.

I really don't think this is appropriate.

I'd love to invite everyone to the cocktail party upstairs

but, you know, those old ladies would be shocked.

And I think we've shocked them enough as it is, right?

I'd like to make a toast.

To Rita, my assistant.

And to Doña Blanca because, even though she didn't believe in me

she's the most exceptional head seamstress I've ever met.

I need to have a word with you.

I think you're a very talented man.

I'm glad to hear that because I think you're very talented too.

-But I think you have a problem. - What?

That bun.

Why don't you let your hair down once in a while?

You would look much prettier.

You'd obviously look prettier, and we'd fix the underlying problem.

Because, there's no doubt that bun is so tight,

that it hurts so much you can't smile.

I have no problem smiling. Mr. De la Riva, what are you doing?

So smile!

Today is the day!

And you look beautiful.

Now, music.

I wish I had a photo camera so I could capture this moment.

Save your jokes. That man won't take no for an answer.

Where were you hiding this Doña Blanca?

I might dance a little myself.

I was quite a good dancer once.

Cheers, Doña Blanca.

- Shall we dance? - No, thanks, I don't dance.

Luisa, come in.

Aren't you going to the party?

- Please don't tell anyone. - Don't worry, I'm no tattle tale.

Is your boyfriend or whatever upstairs?

Now I understand, it must be complicated.

It would take me hours to explain.

If you change your mind...

It's not as nice a party, but we have champagne.

My friend was right, I really can dance.

- I'll keep that in mind. - Good.

- 'Bye. - 'Bye.

Where is powder room?

I must be the only woman here who doesn't know what floor it's on.

But you know your way around, don't you?

Aren't you going to answer?

I guess I'll have to guess the answers.

Your accent is Spanish, I think.

I don't see a ring, so you must be single.

For now.

I notice everyone's congratulating you, so I guess you must have done this.

Am I right?

Not exactly.

What did I get wrong?

The most important part.

I think congratulations are in order.

Everything went just as you expected.

Don't make me laugh, mother. You're not glad.

I have stock in this company, success means more profit for me.

Don't get your hopes up.

No one's going to thank you by making you Deputy Director.

- We'll see about that. - Exactly, we'll see.

Then maybe you'll be back to ask my forgiveness,

and I'll greet you with open arms.

Meanwhile, well, enjoy your stay at the Plaza Hotel.

Hello.

How are you?

Shall we leave?

Now?

When you're ready. I wanted to leave the minute we got here.

Wait just a minute.

- How long will this go on, Ana? - What?

Why don't you just move on?

I shouldn't have asked him to marry her.

Too late.

- Have you seen my daughter? - No, actually.

Maybe she and Alberto are toasting in private.

Alberto?

Cristina?

Cristina?

"Forgive me, Alberto.

You can't just let our story end this way

after all this time We must talk.

Let's meet up. I love you."

What would you do if I told you

to grab the first dress you see and run off with me?

What would you do?

I'd say yes.

I love you, Alberto.

I'm in love with you.

Your smell, your hair.

Your sad eyes.

Your nose,

your smile,

your lips.

I'd say yes.

Alberto loves me. It's only normal he should be upset.

- I'm going to give him a surprise. - You're going to his house?

Is Don Alberto home?

He must be at this hour, and the car's in the garage.

So what if she found you?

Alberto, you're a free man.

You broke up with her. You made it very clear it was over.

- Did you back out of it? -No.

I'm going to marry Cristina.

It's my mother, isn't it? You're in love with my mother.

- Don't be silly. - Mother, I have to tell you something.

Max is in love with another woman.

Open the doors, today is our big day.

There are crowds at the window displays.

It's no use having crowds outside if no one comes in the store.

It's only 11am, it's too early to get nervous.

The doors opened two hours ago and no one's bought anything yet.

Something is going on here.

- Probably from your boyfriend. - Pedro didn't send them?

Wait, didn't you send them?

- Who are you meeting for dinner? - Sergio Casals, an admirer.

He's also a film producer.

- Just my luck! - He probably thought the same thing.

Sweetheart! Can we have a word?

She can't just drop the boy off and then take him away again.

- Yes she can, she's his mother. - And you're his father.

Come here! You're the best, Rita.

- I found it in your office. - That's all in the past.

Liar!

I want my money back this month.

I'm going to talk with my daughter and cancel the wedding.