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-Why are you wearing that? -Don't you like it?

Whatever you're up to, it won't work.

And you're going to do it yourselves?

Fools rush in...

There you are, Man of the Year.

You never had an eye for business.

Alberto and I go back a long way.

-It's not a whim. -I hope it stays like that.

In the past. You know we're going to be parents.

This collection

will be the best ever.

I believe it!

The things you say, José Luis.

What would I do without you?

I thought

-that one sugar lump... -Yes.

was...

-very little. -very little?

My mother's coming!

When I tell Rita, she'll flip, because Rita and my mother

are thick as thieves.

Will you listen to me when I'm talking?

-You! You creep! -I don't understand.

No? And if I tell you that Oxford has plagiarized

my entire new collection,

do you still not understand?

-I can't believe it. -No one can, Don Emilio.

Speak to all the employees. Any information is important.

-We have a mole. -Enrique Otegui.

For God's sake, why would I ruin my own business?

-You're out. -What?

My daughter Cristina will be responsible for managing the family's shares.

I never thought I'd drink to our entry into the world of work, but...

To our successful future.

It all worked out as we hoped.

Enrique is out.

No one suspects me.

I trust that if you observe any strange behaviour in Esteban

you'll be the first to inform me.

I know you're worried about Cristina's pregnancy, but listen.

I want you to design the next collection,

along with Raúl de la Riva.

It's all turning out as planned.

Now comes the hardest part.

Getting pregnant!

Raúl, we know you've made a decision and we won't waste your time,

but you must listen to us.

Give us a minute. What Alberto has to say will interest you.

No one thought Oxford would steal your designs.

That's why we need you more than ever.

The poet was right.

When a genius appears, all the fools conspire against him.

And against two geniuses?

Would you like to work with Phillipe Ray?

Phillipe Ray?

-Don't worry, he knows it's me. -Really?

Yes, I know.

Well...

Oxford think they've destroyed us but we'll come back stronger than ever.

With the union of two geniuses, Raúl.

-Please, me sharing a name? -Listen to me.

Everyone must be thinking: What will Raúl de la Riva do?

Will he do the usual thing? No.

He's going to take a risk.

He's going to make history. How?

With the best union ever made in the history of fashion:

a young talent and an old glory.

What do you mean, old?

A great glory.

Union is strength.

I'm not listening anymore.

You like it

and you know you do.

Hello!

I need you to write a press release.

-They have to know right away. -Know what?

That we've signed Phillipe Ray.

He'll work with Raúl on the new collection.

Raúl, you won't regret it.

See you tomorrow, colleague.

They always drag me in.

I don't know how they do it, but they always drag me in.

When? How? Why?

Later. First, do the press release.

It has to appear in all the media.

-But then tell me everything. -OK.

Do you think it'll work?

Raúl and you designing together?

You're going to make history.

Change that expression. You knew it was happening.

It's one thing to know it, and another to see it.

Alberto is still my husband.

Stop talking about Alberto.

What matters now is that you get pregnant.

And so I've prepared a little surprise for you tonight.

Hello, boys, I'm delighted you could come.

There's everything you want. Free alcohol for everyone.

Hi, how are you? You're looking very fit, aren't you?

That tie looks great on you.

Joaquín! It's been ages. I have a friend you'll love.

She's wonderful, her name's Cristina.

Cristina!

She around here somewhere... There she is.

I'll bring her over now, OK?

Make room, boys. Thank you.

Cristina, this is a party. In fact, it's your party.

And I appreciate that, Bárbara, but I need a moment for me.

I feel like the flavour of the month. They keep coming over.

And what is the problem?

I've organized all this for you.

Now you can choose the future father of your son with Alberto.

How can I choose if I don't know them?

Either you take this business of getting pregnant seriously

or your baby will be five months premature.

But I feel ridiculous.

I don't know where to start. I'm still wearing my ring.

It's like riding a bike. You never forget.

How did you hook Alberto?

My father saved his company from bankruptcy.

That sounds very sad. Have a drink.

All right, forget about Alberto.

There are lots more fish and this is the Mediterranean.

Just look at that pair of green eyes coming this way.

-Hello. -Hi, there.

There's a man at the door.

Bring him in. The more the merrier.

He says he's the owner.

The owner.

Give me that drink.

No, don't go! Do you know my friend Cristina?

I think she likes you.

Coming through.

-Mateo! -What's going on here?

This is a little soirée.

A what? Bárbara, you should be moving out.

I will, but I've had such good times in this house that...

Alberto, how are you?

I'm saying goodbye to it with a few friends.

A few?

Maybe I went a bit far,

but don't worry, tomorrow Ramira will leave it immaculate.

Now, if you don't mind, come back in a few hours.

It isn't a question of a few hours or not.

Let me remind you, this is my house. You can't just throw me out.

I'm not throwing you out. I'm just asking for a few hours.

Is that too much?

What's too much is that your cheek has no limits.

All right, we'll leave,

but wouldn't it be a pity if Clara heard about all this?

You're unbelievable.

I know.

Thank you!

The news became official this morning.

Velvet has signed the mysterious Phillipe Ray.

The designer catapulted to fame when one of his dresses appeared

at a recent musical gala.

The women of Spain are yearning

to obtain one of his models

and even though we still don't know his true identity

it seems they will now be available at the Velvet Fashion Store.

Who on earth is that man?

We might have passed him here and not known.

Well, we'd better be careful now, especially you and me.

If he catches us doing anything wrong...

I don't think he...

Why not? If he's like de la Riva or Don Emilio

he'll kick us out on the street.

I have to find out who he is. I can't stand the tension.

I'm going to get an ulcer.

Come here.

What?

It's Ana.

-Ana who? -Anastasia.

Which Ana do you think? Ana Rivera. Ana.

Phillipe Ray is Ana?

She was designing for another store but they want her here now.

Rita and I helped her with some sewing.

-Rita and you? -And Luisa.

And Clara helped a few days.

All of you?

-Don't be like that. -When were you going to tell me?

They made me swear I wouldn't tell anyone,

and when I make a promise to a girl, I keep it.

Almost always.

But you can't tell anyone.

And especially not Rita.

If she finds out I told you she'll slit my throat. Come on.

-Hello. -Hello, Rita.

Have you seen the front page?

They've published about Phillipe Ray!

-I'm so delighted! -Why?

Well, I'm delighted for this man. I don't know him,

but he must be delighted.

-You don't know him, do you? -No.

What do you two do? You certainly don't work.

What are you doing here?

We were reading something.

You read the newspaper in your free time. Come along.

Have you got nothing to do?

-My mother! -What?

I have to go and get my mother.

She's coming to have some tests. I forgot to tell you...

-I'm off. -When does she arrive?

She's arriving now.

If I'm not at the station she'll pass out,

she'll pass out.

I didn't say goodbye. Do you mind if I go?

Thank you for everything.

Without you, life would be much sadder.

The kiss, the kiss.

Go ahead.

This is the serenade

Sung by King David

As this is your saint's day

We sing it to you

Wake up, my dearest, wake up

Look, it's already dawn

The little birds are singing

And the Moon she has gone

Happy birthday, love.

-Thank you, uncle. -Happy birthday.

It wouldn't be my birthday without your serenade.

Tradition is tradition.

And this year, tradition brings a gift.

We're celebrating a new year and a new life.

It's published already?

I suppose Alberto wanted to hit back at Oxford.

Don't you approve?

Of course I do,

but everything's moving so fast I feel dizzy.

You've spent your life getting ready for this.

I'm going to ask you a favour.

If you know anyone who can do this better than you, will you introduce me?

I can't believe it.

-Congratulations! -Thank you.

For your birthday and your debut as a designer.

We made a gift for you.

-You shouldn't have. -Just open it.

Here!

-Give me that. -If you don't...

Now that you're a businessman, you must have these.

"Phillipe Ray".

-There's no address or phone number. -So that you're still a mystery.

I love them!

You didn't know that.

Look at the time! I'll be late for negotiating the contract.

I'm sure your boyfriend-boss will forgive you.

Remember to ask him for rolls at breakfast!

You're always on about the rolls.

-Rita, afterwards... -Afterwards what?

-I'll burn this off. -Really?

Beating the drum.

Pig.

Alberto?

Come in.

Sit down.

Close your eyes.

Happy birthday.

They're beautiful. Thank you.

Do you do this for all the employees?

No, only for Raúl and you.

Have you thought of anything special for tonight?

Oh, no, I'm not going to make it so easy for you.

You're the one who has to amaze me with a surprise.

I'll think of something.

Great.

But I've come here to talk business.

Where do you want to start?

With my salary?

Your salary will be in accordance with your position,

bearing in mind you have no experience as a designer.

-I don't? -Not officially.

I think Phillipe Ray's success has been proven.

In a boutique, not a department store.

-Which is more of an achievement. -That depends.

The history of fashion is full of designers who were nine-day wonders.

Success lies in arriving but especially in remaining.

And you think I can't?

No, but didn't you ask me for a fair salary?

We have to be realists.

I want Rita as my assistant and my uncle as purchasing manager.

I think he deserves a reward after all his years here.

-We need him in the store. -He can easily do both things.

I want to extend the curfew by one hour for all workers.

No, the curfew was established in the store

so that there wasn't a constant coming and going at night.

This is a workplace.

And what did you and I do?

OK, make it two hours.

But from now on you're working exclusively for Velvet.

No more little boutiques like Doña Aurorita's.

Cristina.

I don't want to see her. I don't know why she's come,

but I don't want any professional dealings with her.

I guarantee that.

Anything else?

Yes.

That's fine.

A new season for Velvet is beginning today.

Thanks to the great generosity of Raúl de la Riva

we'll have two talents for the new collection:

a fashion icon and a young talent, Phillipe Ray,

-also known as Ana Rivera. -Ana?

I'm sorry, it all happened so quickly I'd no time to tell you.

So Ana has been working outside of the store?

And that won't happen again, I assure you.

This great news can't leave this room.

We are the only ones who know Mr. Ray's identity

and that has to continue.

I intend to continue with all the mystery surrounding Mr. Ray.

I think it's part of his success.

So, please, no one,

and I mean no one,

can reveal his identity.

That's why we're meeting here and not down with all the employees.

"Velvet Fashion Store,

secrets and patterns".

I love it. It's like a mystery film,

but with more glamour.

And now we've eliminated the baddie, I like it even more.

But Ana will have to be in the workshop, in front of everyone.

How can we do it?

We'll say Mr. Ray is very jealous of his privacy,

he won't work in the store and Ana is his representative in here.

I know the circumstances aren't ideal

but I'm convinced we can take great advantage of this.

Great advantage.

Ana, have you anything more to say?

Just that I'm very excited and I hope I don't disappoint you.

Yes, and she also has to say

that, as regards the organization,

our assistant will be

Rita.

And...

And Don Emilio will be our purchasing manager.

Heavens. I see there are surprises for everyone.

I knew nothing.

But that position didn't exist before. What will his tasks be?

He'll manage all the new fabrics and new raw materials

for the new collection.

If you accept the position, that is.

Yes, of course, and thank you very much.

Thank Raúl de la Riva

and your niece, Phillipe Ray.

Have you a minute, Doña Blanca?

As I'll be in charge of purchases I'll have to work closely with Esteban.

I just wanted to say you have nothing to worry about.

I told him he could trust me and that's how it'll be.

I'll only act differently if I see something I don't like.

In the unlikely case of that happening.

I'd like to be the first to know.

You can be sure of that.

Thank you, Don Emilio.

How did the meeting go?

Did you get them to give you a wonderful apartment?

-Hey! -What?

It went better than I expected.

First, I have a new assistant.

Who is it going to be? They might bring in just anybody

and you must be good to work in Velvet.

You, idiot! Who else?

I got lots of things and I had to give way in lots of others.

For example,

we can't sew for Doña Aurorita anymore.

Phillipe Ray has to design exclusively for Velvet.

What will you do?

What can I do? I'll deliver the last order and tell her.

Don't worry, I'm sure she'll understand perfectly, you'll see.

Absolutely not. What an idea!

Doña Aurorita, you have to understand.

It's a once in a lifetime opportunity.

No, that's what I gave you when no one knew you.

This may just be a local store,

but I supported you and I forgave some slip-ups.

I know that,

and I'm very grateful, but it's Velvet.

And me?

What about me?

And my clients?

You know how many orders I have pending?

I've completed the last batch you gave me.

Yes, and since then I have ten more orders.

You can't leave me like this, Ana.

If I do these ten new orders, are we quits?

We'll be quits when we're dead.

I'm trying to end this in the best way possible.

Very well.

But I want my last 15,

and I want them finished before the end of the week.

15? You just said ten.

And if you answer me back again it'll be 20.

15, very well.

You'll have them this week.

And thank you for everything, really.

It's like I said.

You can't trust artists.

-Good morning, Don Enrique. -Good morning.

Don Alberto isn't at home but if you'd like to wait...

I'm not here to see him.

It seems I'm not the only one who was thrown out.

I can lend you some boxes.

No one's throwing me out. I want to leave.

Really?

Shall we call Alberto and ask him?

What do you want, Enrique?

Is it so odd that a friend wants to say goodbye?

I've taken my things from the store

and I wanted to give you a farewell kiss.

Do you still think I stole the designs?

The best lawyer in the world wouldn't defend you.

You're greatly mistaken.

You're all greatly mistaken.

Well,

prove it.

Prove that you're innocent.

Don't worry.

I'll do it, sooner or later.

And then you'll all come to apologize,

on your knees.

Go on, laugh,

but from now on

you're on your own.

I wish you all the luck in the world fighting my sister and my wife,

because you'll need it.

Clara, call Emilio and tell him to send someone to help us move in.

Move in where?

I don't know, in one of these offices?

You're moving into Don Alberto's office?

We told you to call Don Emilio and get him to send someone.

-Does Don Alberto know about this? -He knows what he has to know,

no more and no less.

She isn't here for her efficiency, is she?

Don Alberto, I have to leave for a moment.

I have to do an errand for Doña Cristina and Doña Bárbara.

Well, it's Batman and Robin.

Why are you here?

If we're going to work here, we have to bring our things.

You just have to empty an office,

put in the new furniture we've bought and find a new secretary,

because that one has too big a muddle in her head to share her.

Can we have a word, please?

Of course.

Will you tell me who Phillipe Ray is? I work here now.

Exactly, you work here. This isn't a game.

Velvet is my life, Cristina.

You don't say.

I just want you to leave our problems aside

and focus on professional matters.

Of course.

That doesn't mean I won't look after our child.

I'll do what's necessary.

Thank you, Alberto.

Don't worry, I'll control Bárbara.

I've come to work, not to cause trouble.

I've asked for an annulment.

It won't take long.

I won't make it easy for you.

I'm just asking you to be reasonable.

Our child deserves more than parents who hate each other.

Well, you'll have to tell him about your affair with the seamstress.

Mateo has asked me to leave his house for once and for all.

I doubt I can stay there much longer.

Alberto has asked for an annulment.

Where are my sunglasses?

All this beauty is blinding me!

You know that from now on we'll be working here, Raúl?

What?

Cristina and I are in charge of the new collection of Velvet Jewels.

That's wonderful news. Congratulations!

We'll celebrate tonight, in the Pausa.

A bottle of champagne, Bárbara, you and me.

What's that expression? Get rid of it.

Get rid of it. Go on.

A yes. Give me an expression of yes.

Very good. At ten, in the Pausa.

They're not used to working.

Two early mornings and they'll jump ship.

If I were you, I'd be more scared of them.

Bárbara is a snake

and now it seems she has an excellent pupil.

Two days, Alberto.

What you gave her to leave your house and she's still there.

She's leaving today.

Yeah.

Yesterday she had a farewell party.

A party?

What's so funny?

-She's playing you. -No.

-She does what she wants. -She's leaving today, OK?

If I don't manage it, I'll forget how macho I am

and I'll start dancing and begging.

Thank you, Mateo.

What is it?

Clara, get me the number of Madrid's best tap dance teacher.

I want to see him right away!

Did he say tap dance teacher?

So it seems.

-Mateo, I want to talk to you. -Good.

I'm delighted you trust me again.

No, don't reopen old wounds, it's not a good idea.

It's about those two harpies.

Bárbara and Cristina? Please, don't worry.

I understand you're jealous, but Bárbara and I broke up long ago.

-Jealous? -Of course.

If anything happens again with Bárbara, your career as a man is over.

No, I want to talk about my classmate, José Luis.

He's looking for a job and I thought he'd be ideal

as the new secretary because we get on very well,

we could help each other. He's the perfect candidate.

Can he be so perfect if he's still studying at his age?

Don't look at me like that, you're different, you have a job.

Yes, and he could have one too if we help him.

What's the problem? Look at his curriculum.

Instead of another man we don't know...

Another man? You meant another woman.

So that's what it's about.

You want another firm little ass to conquer.

-What do you mean? -Don't act the fool with me.

-Will you look at it or not? -If you think that...

Thank you!

You won't regret it, you'll see.

Mother, wait, not so fast.

Heavens, love, you're always complaining about things.

The day it's my turn, I won't stop. But I'm not one of those.

And I've got lots of reasons. For example, your wedding.

Give it a rest, not the wedding again.

We had a wonderful time.

Yes, you did, because you were with your friends from the city all day

and you ignored me.

Well, neither you nor the Montesinos. What a lot they are.

And I was the matron of honour, you hear?

I wore my comb and mantilla and I wasn't even in the photo.

We're not talking about it again.

No one has anything against you. The people from Madrid came.

You see them every day

and you hardly see your mother from one year to the next.

I hope you don't do the same now and shut me away in a room.

I don't know anyone here and you know I'm very shy.

Good morning, I'm Conchi, Pedrín's mother.

A pleasure.

Pleased to meet you, I'm Conchi, Pedrín's mother.

Good morning. Conchi, Pedrín's mother, a pleasure.

Mother, stop calling me Pedrín and stop introducing yourself.

Lord, you're always controlling me.

And Pedrín was my father, my brother and my first boyfriend.

Really! You're always disowning your name.

He doesn't want me around now,

but when he was little he'd never let me out of his sight.

-Look at this photo. -Don't show the photo.

Stark naked, isn't he lovely?

Ignore her. She's just arrived and she's getting used to things.

Shall we go, mother?

Stop talking nonsense, eh? Stop talking nonsense.

Doña Conchi!

You've finally arrived, that's great! How was the journey?

Very long, love, with lots of potholes. This might be the capital

but the road is a disaster. And I'm not fit for all this rushing.

Don't say that. You look better than ever.

But you've got fatter.

Be very careful, some women get married

and let themselves go, like your Aunt Angustias.

-Mother! -I meant it well.

If you come with us we'll show you our room.

You'll like to see how well we live.

This way.

This is our little love nest.

What do you think?

All the little nest needs is a few branches, eh?

Because you couldn't exactly say that it's very clean.

It was Pedro's turn today,

and as he went to collect you he had no time.

Is that why you got married, so you could clean?

My God, you're so henpecked.

And you shouldn't let a man do a woman's work.

Where am I going to sleep?

We'll sort ourselves out and make room for you.

But I suppose you've made a reservation somewhere.

Is mother going to stay in some terrible hostel?

Pedro, stop what you're doing and come with me, please.

Yes, I'll just get my mother settled in here.

-"Settled in"? -Conchi,

Pedro's mother. A pleasure.

The pleasure is mine.

I was truly sorry that I couldn't attend the wedding.

I was even sorrier,

everyone ignored me.

I'm sorry that I have to steal you son away,

-but we have a lot of work. -That's no problem.

There's no better inheritance than work and diligence.

Of course, you're quite right.

Come on, Pedro, the sooner we start, the sooner we'll finish.

Come on! Come on.

-Stay with her for a while. -Yes.

-Don't be long. -No.

-Mother, enjoy yourself. -'Bye.

Don Emilio is so polite.

Yes, he's charming.

What would you like to do now? What plans do you have for Madrid?

I would say, clean the dust,

because my Pedrín can't live here any old way.

Go on, get the bucket and cloths.

I assure you, I didn't know my mother wanted to stay here.

What? Aunt Conchi is here and you didn't tell me?

You know the scolding I'll get?

We'll talk about this later. There are other things to be done.

-You have to empty all this. -What?

Yes, you have to fit out the offices for Doña Cristina and Doña Bárbara.

This has priority over everything else

and it must be done immediately, so come along.

You'll get orders directly from them.

From them?

That's right.

We're moving in here. Get rid of this and bring our furniture.

Is that clear? Good day.

-Good day. -Good day, Don Emilio.

All the furniture is numbered,

so don't think of doing anything silly.

These people are very light fingered, Cristina.

The most delicate piece, a Venus de Milo, is arriving today.

Leave it in my office.

You'll love it, it's marvellous. you'll see how...

Come along!

Go on, get to work.

This office is marvellous.

I don't understand why all this was empty.

-It's full of dust. -What are you doing here?

Did no one tell you?

Poor thing, from heaven to hell so quickly.

Of course, as you can't ... your brother

We're going to design the Velvet Jewels collection,

and we're moving in here.

Heavens, Bárbara, you working. Who'd have thought it?

Have you got an alarm clock or do you still not know what it is?

Just as well we're going to be far from your office.

Oh, no, you haven't got one.

I wish you luck. We'll need it.

I want those two out of here now!

Good morning to you too.

I'm serious, Alberto. I won't work with those two.

Have you taken all your things out of my house?

If you haven't, do it quickly. I want nothing of yours there tonight.

I see you still think that you can just dump me,

that without your help I'm nothing.

You're wrong, Alberto. I don't need you.

I'm so delighted.

I forgot to tell you something.

-Yes? -Yes.

From now on, the country club, your dinners out,

your weekly beauty treatment, you pay all that yourself.

Excuse me?

You're responsible for your expenses and whims.

And you have an unpaid bill here for all the dresses you've taken.

If you like, you can pay in instalments.

Very well, Alberto.

If you think you can hurt me like that, you're mistaken.

Susu, darling, how are you?

I'm delighted.

I'm calling because I have some dreadful leaks at home

and I'd go to an hotel, but I thought...

No, of course not, that's no problem. I understand perfectly.

Yes, I'll be fine, don't worry. Kisses.

Belinda, how are you?

I'm calling because I have some tremendous leaks at home.

No, Jimena, it's all right. I understand perfectly.

Yes, no problem.

We must have a coffee one of these days.

No problem, Coco, I understand.

Yes, yes.

Kisses.

Elvira.

Send my things to the store tonight with a chauffeur.

No, tell him to come to the back door. There'll be an employee waiting.

Phillipe Ray.

To serve God and you.

God and me? Is there really a difference?

-I hear it's your birthday. -Yes.

Happy birthday.

And as your present,

I managed to get Raúl de la Riva

to listen to your marvellous ideas.

Look.

Here he is.

I'm all ears.

I've got them.

I'd thought of a line that's simple but daring,

with low cut necklines and lace on the upper part,

accentuated waists, flared skirts.

Well, it's not bad, bearing in mind that I did it in '56.

I had in mind something radically different.

Sobriety, elegance,

but with a free, modern spirit, especially in the lines and details.

Pastel tones,

simple prints.

I thought you'd run out of ideas.

This garden never dries out,

even if I don't water it.

Well? What do you think?

I think it's... serious.

Exactly.

They've just stolen my collection based on the 20s, the crazy 20s.

In Oxford they're selling joy.

And are we selling sadness?

No, sobriety.

Sobriety.

The same joy, but without the need to show it continually.

Maturity.

I can't compete with myself

and I'm sick of them thinking I'm frivolous for doing what I do.

I want to eliminate that image.

Start from the classic,

in order to innovate.

Why don't we innovate breaking with everything from the start?

That's what I'm trying to do,

Ana.

We're in trouble.

Not even a minute working together and we're like night and day.

That's it!

Our next collection has to be night and day, Raúl.

A double line you can wear at any time.

You'd look after the night and I'd look after the day.

No!

Even better.

You'll do the night

and I'll do the day.

Classic and modern.

They complement each other,

but without hindering each other,

like you and me.

I love it.

So do I!

-Let's go! -Where?

To work.

You're good.

Don Emilio!

We need the samples for accessories that Don Esteban was to bring.

But it's a creative emergency.

We can't let this buoyant inspiration get away.

I wish I could give them to you, but I don't have them.

Don Esteban should have arrived already but he isn't here.

Yes, he rang to apologize. He had a medical emergency.

A medical emergency.

Yes, he had to hurry to the doctor.

But I'm sure it isn't serious.

He can get cured and bring them.

As soon as he gets out, he'll bring the samples.

Very well.

You've brought something already?

We've brought everything, but the birthday girl can do the honours.

We've thought of a double collection in every sense.

Raúl will do the day dresses.

Sober, but with a modern line in de la Riva's style,

which will lead on to the evening dresses, which I'll do.

Yes, unusually and surprisingly. Continue.

That's where we'll play with the more daring lines,

flared skirts, lace, precious stones.

The clients will wear de la Riva in daytime and Phillipe Ray at night.

One same line in the same style,

complementary, but completely different.

The designs will be understood separately,

but the collection only makes sense when it's seen as a whole.

Alberto,

imagine it.

Close your eyes.

Night and day.

Raúl de la Riva and Phillipe Ray.

-Ray de la Riva -de la Riva Ray is better.

When would we start?

-Yes? -Don Alberto,

Mr. O'Brien is here.

I'm afraid you have to leave.

He's a very boring shoe manufacturer.

Mr. O'Brien.

Can you excuse us, please?

Excuse me.

Good day.

I'm sorry I gave you so little notice, but it's important.

You've set the bar very high.

You'd set it higher if you saw how I dance...

I don't believe in "impossible". May I?

Please.

Would it be something like that?

It's exactly what I need!

Let's get to work.

Now? Here?

I started tap dancing at four, I didn't master it until I was 20.

You want to impress your girlfriend tonight,

so we have no time for chatting.

No, no! That's shit.

On three, on three, on three! You have to strike the floor!

Sorry.

What are those two doing in the west wing, for God's sake?

They said they were going to design jewels,

not look for dinosaur eggs.

It must be part of the collection, digging in the earth to find diamonds.

How's Ana coping with Cristina being here?

You know.

Yeah. Poor thing.

Tonight I'll make it up to her.

I go out for a minute and you take a break?

Sorry, Mr. O'Brien.

I got lost.

That's it! That's it!

Yes?

Where on earth are you?

You should be here for a meeting with Don Emilio.

I'm sorry, there was a problem with the fabrics.

What problem?

Esteban,

you realize you're starting with us as a supplier?

These things don't help erase past mistakes.

I'm trying to do my best.

Well, it's not enough.

Don Emilio is purchasing manager now.

That means you're being watched more than ever.

When did that happen?

You have to make an effort

if you want him to improve his opinion of you.

Thank you for the advice,

but my life is complicated, it's not just Velvet.

Tell that to Don Emilio when he gets you fired.

Come in.

Thank you for coming, Pilar.

I hope it's important because I don't have much time.

What's it about now?

Lucía is here

and I've got no money to send her away again.

-I know it's not the first time-- -No, it's not,

but, believe me, it's the last.

You've squandered your wife's fortune with bad decisions

and I can't sort out each and every one of them.

Do you think I'm feeling sorry for myself? No.

It's a practical matter. Lucía could endanger my relationship with Blanca.

Blanca?

-You're not falling love with her? -No.

But if I leave her now we close the doors again.

Lucía is your problem.

Don't say you want me to take care of her too.

You're mistaken. Lucía is our problem.

If I go down, you come with me.

Ladies,

a bit of order, please.

I'm convinced that out of all of you

we'll find the perfect candidate for this position,

so the best of luck.

What? Admiring the merchandise?

Don't be silly. Very cute, but zero talent.

And the firm ass you mentioned...

Come on, here's José Luis's curriculum.

I'll see to it personally. You know I can't refuse you anything.

And I think I'll know how to thank you.

Really?

Don Mateo, who do you take me for?

I'm sorry, José Luis. Some other time.

-Good afternoon. -Good afternoon.

What a successful convocation.

I see you still keep all the contacts in your diary.

Maybe you'll find a replacement for your secretary.

I'll settle for a replacement for my roommate.

Shall we begin?

Good morning.

Good morning.

Thank you.

Thank you.

She's faster. I'd pick this one.

-That's enough. -Now it's called curriculum.

Thank you.

She isn't bad.

Well, she's not that bad.

I never thought finding a decent secretary was so hard.

You two are very demanding.

I saw several very good candidates.

We'll keep seeing people.

But this time think with your head, not with something else.

-And this curriculum? -No, that's really not interesting.

It's a man.

And why wouldn't a man interest us?

Someone against whom I can discharge my animosity against the male gender.

That's lucky.

Maybe he'll help you move.

It's possible.

It's decided.

Inform your little woman.

She's to call the agency. I want a male secretary.

Well, at last!

I've been stuck here all day, with no one to keep me company.

I'm sorry, Doña Conchi.

I wanted to surprise you by making dinner tonight

to make up for Pedro not being with you.

Stop complaining about my son.

You got the best boy in Porrillos.

But what can I tell you that you don't know?

-Yes. -But you're better than the other one.

-She was always flighty. -Rosa Mari?

No, the other one, Clara.

Doña Conchi, you know Clara is my sister, don't you?

That's why I'm telling you. We can be honest.

Anyway, why did you have to buy anything?

I've bought lots of food.

The kind Pedro likes.

Home-made sausage, Margarita.

I appreciate that,

but don't you think it's a bit strong for supper?

Not at all.

My husband had it for supper from the day we got married

and he was in perfect health till the last day.

But Pedro isn't your husband, he's mine.

And he loves the cabbage I make for him

so we'll leave the sausage for another day, and that's that.

This is the last one, isn't it?

I hope so, my back feels like an accordion.

That's not from carrying, it's from all the "tralala" with Rita.

Not a chance!

And now my mother's here,

we can't do anything. Until she leaves, we're in dry dock.

At least your girlfriend isn't miles away from you.

How is she? Have you talked to her?

Tonight, after her concert in Torrevieja. I can't wait.

Shall we?

Come on, on three.

One, two, three.

The Venus de "Meal".

Definitely.

It's heavy.

On three: one, two...

Pull harder. Pull harder.

Harder. Mind the step.

-What step? -The step.

-What step? -The step, the step!

Mother of the Merciful Jesus!

We're screwed.

We're screwed, we're screwed!

They'll kick us out.

Either that, or we'll have to pay for it.

No, gather all this up, don't let anyone see. I'll get some glue.

Don't let anyone see?

What do I do? Put it in my pocket?

Excuse me, where are they holding the interviews?

They want female secretaries.

I'll have to buy myself one of those dresses.

It seems they've changed their mind.

The black would look good on you.

Seventh floor. That way.

-The stairs? -No, elevator.

Wait!

Thank you.

Sorry.

I've got an interview, I'm a bit nervous.

-Are you here for--? -Yes.

If they rate beauty, I'm finished.

I'm not a candidate. I'm the...

No.

It happens at times. It'll just be a minute.

Calm down.

How can I calm down? I'm not well. I've got claustrophobia.

Listen, breathe.

Count to three.

-One. -One.

Breathe.

Breathe.

-Breathe! Two. -Two.

-Breathe. -I am breathing.

Three.

Here.

Dry yourself.

You'll want to make a good impression.

Follow me.

Hello. We have a new candidate. Come in.

I told you I wasn't a candidate.

José Luis?

Delighted, Don José Luis.

What do you mean?

I thought that was your name.

Víctor Mendoza. How should I call you?

-Mateo. -What?

-Mateo Ruíz Lagasca. -Who's José Luis?

You're hired!

Mateo, shouldn't we ask him a few questions first?

Yes, here's my curriculum.

Not this one.

This one.

You were born in Valladolid.

I studied in Salamanca.

Good curriculum.

Have you any specialty

apart from getting attacks of claustrophobia in elevators?

Well,

I've got a lot of experience in administrative work.

I worked in various companies in Valladolid.

You're not in Valladolid anymore.

Fortunately for you, because it's rather ugly.

It's true that

the companies where I worked weren't as important as Velvet,

but I assure you I'm fully qualified for the position.

I'm disciplined and I can listen

and I never complain about having to do overtime.

José Luis! Sit down, I'll be right with you.

He's perfect!

You'd work for Miss Bárbara and for me.

Have you any problem working with women?

I have a mother and three sisters.

I have three mothers and no sister. This interview is over.

Congratulations, Víctor.

The position is yours. Face it,

you won't find anything better.

-Thank you. -Welcome aboard.

Welcome.

You won't regret it.

Clarita, we've got someone. I'm sorry for your colleague.

Come with me. My secretary will take your details.

Clara, I'd like you to meet Víctor,

-the new secretary. -How do you do?

I asked you to give José Luis a chance

and you didn't even interview him.

I tried, they insisted. What could I do?

What do I tell him now? He was perfect.

Don't worry, I can talk to Mr. Perfect

and that way I'll meet the man you spend so many hours with recently.

Very well.

José Luis.

This is Don Mateo,

the head of personnel.

José Luis,

I'm very sorry, the position's been filled.

Some other time, I'm sorry.

The pleasure is mine.

That's how it goes.

I'll see you in class tomorrow, Clara.

Yes.

Clara, I'm really sorry.

Why? It wasn't your fault, they did it, didn't they?

And as well, he's really cute. Víctor!

I'm Clara. Hello.

I think you and I will be spending a lot of time together.

But don't worry, we'll get on very well.

I'm sorry to bother you but it's a vital matter.

-The Venus de "Meal" has arrived and... -It's fine.

It's lovely, really lovely. In one piece.

-What's happened? -Nothing.

Pedro.

Nothing's happened.

Nothing, nothing. Mainly that... You tell him.

Will you explain yourselves?

You dropped this.

"Bathe at the Malvarrosa beach"?

"Ballroom dancing"?

Let's see what you've done this time.

Nothing's happened. Doña Bárbara's sculpture

has suffered... we can't find...

Let's see.

And please do not stutter.

What have you done?

-I told you he'd realize. -It isn't very noticeable.

We dropped it.

And then...

The problem is the arms.

We tried to put it together,

but the pieces don't fit... There's no arm...

-We could put on another arm. -We'd thought of putting...

It has no arms.

The Venus de Milo has no arms.

And if she did have them, it would be to strangle you two.

What is this?

Doña Bárbara, you ordered

a replica of the Venus de Milo, but the interiors store

sent this, I don't know what to call it, this version.

Artists! Get it out of my sight.

Of course.

This is the last time I solve your problems for you.

Is this a hobby for you or do you want to build a real career?

I'm in charge of the staff in this store

and I don't want anyone working for me who doesn't deserve to be here.

This is the last time I'll tell you.

Heavens, what did Don Emilio take today?

He's sick of us.

First, the statue business, then that list.

What was that list?

Not here, not here.

What do you think? Things he wants to do in his life.

What?

Don Emilio doing ballroom dancing? He's stiffer than this statue.

We statues have the right to dance too.

-That's true. -This way, this way. Careful.

Careful. I've got it, I've got it.

And if Don Emilio wants to dance,

we're going to help him.

Come on.

This should be called a sin, mother.

Shouldn't it?

Your wife wanted to make cabbage.

Cabbage is for rabbits, isn't it?

Where there's sausage, who'd want vegetables?

What big hips you got. You're lucky.

You'll give birth in no time.

Not like me. I've always been very ladylike.

Of course, very ladylike. Do you want more bacon?

Bring it all! There's always room for bacon, isn't there?

Tell me, Doña Conchi, when are they doing the tests?

Tomorrow, but I'm thinking of changing the date.

Changing it? Why?

You'll laugh at me,

but this city is so big I'm scared to go out on my own.

Maybe I have to get used to it

and when I'm more confident I'll go to the doctor.

After all, it isn't urgent.

But why do you have to get used to it?

It seems you don't want me here.

No, all I want to do is help you.

If you like, I could go with you to the appointment tomorrow.

You're so good.

Well, the sooner you do it

the sooner you're heading home.

What took you so long? I've been here for ten minutes.

Hurry up. I've got a boy from the Ritz waiting.

Six, two, eight, nine, one.

Six, two, eight, nine, one.

Six, two, eight, nine, one.

Six, two, eight, nine, one.

Six, two, eight, nine and one.

Is that the Hotel Riviera?

No, no, no, no.

May I speak to the star Luisa Rivas, please?

It's her boyfriend.

Yes, I'll wait, of course.

Luisa!

Why isn't she in her room? The concert ended two hours ago.

Yeah.

Yes, well, I'm sorrier. Goodbye.

You've been living here long enough

to know that you can't visit the women's corridor at this hour.

I'm sorry, I thought I heard a noise.

I've heard better excuses.

Please go back to your room.

Good night.

Is there any news about Esteban?

No.

He appears in your life,

gets what he wants,

and leaves as quickly as he came.

I get the impression we were mistaken

when we accused Don Enrique of stealing the designs.

Esteban would be incapable of that.

Then,

why are you so worried?

-What are you doing here? -Hello.

-I was waiting for you. -What?

I wanted to return this.

Thank you.

No, thank you.

Congratulations on the position.

I hope I won't disappoint you.

We'll have to wait until tomorrow to see.

-I'm joking. -Yes.

Are you going down?

-I think I'll take the stairs. -Good idea.

Fears have to be overcome, don't they?

Thank you.

-Good night. -Good night.

Sleep well, you have a long day tomorrow.

I'll do that.

What a day...

Good night.

Good night.

My scooter?

-What are you doing here? -You didn't answer my calls,

so I decided to see for myself how complicated your life is!

-Blanca, please. -No, don't worry.

I'm going to simplify it a lot.

I don't believe it.

She's a child.

I never want to see you again!

She's my daughter.

Dad, don't tell me you're dating her.

Lucía, please.

Alberto, I'm leaving.

Don't tell me you're dressed like that for...

-Ana's present. -She'll love it.

-Are you seeing Clara? -Like hell.

She angry with me about José Luis.

Did you see that male secretary?

I saw him with Clara. He's very friendly.

And handsome?

-What? -Do you think he's handsome?

Mateo, what are you thinking?

What are you talking about? Shut up.

-You want a male secretary? -Very funny.

No, look.

You know when you come across things in life you didn't expect

and at first you say: "No, absolutely not, no."

And then: "Yes, of course".

And then you can't imagine your life without those things?

It's called love, Mateo.

And don't worry, Clara's in love with you.

She won't leave you.

Good luck, dancer!

Anyone in this room having a birthday?

Yes, someone who thought you weren't coming.

It's beautiful.

-Like it? -A lot.

Look at it carefully,

because you're not going to see it for a long time.

Now we're somewhere you can't even imagine.

I grew up here.

-I know we're in the store. -You have no idea where we are.

We're in the cinema.

Remember the first time we went to the cinema together?

Yes.

-You remember the film? -Yes.

I can't believe you like him so much.

He's Fred Astaire.

-Have you seen what he looks like? -He's the best.

He is?

You'll see.

Alberto, please.

Where are you going?

You can take off the scarf now.

Waiter, a bottle of your best champagne!

-How's my girl? -Not as well as you.

You look beautiful.

-Thank you. -And Alberto? Is he coming?

No. Alberto isn't coming.

Well, cheer up because I've got something to tell you.

Phillipe Ray and I are going to make history.

I'm delighted.

And you have a lot to do with it.

Me?

Because you were the first

who had faith in "him"

to help you with your wedding dress.

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

-No? -No.

-No? Think. No? -No.

Cristina, you're so slow for some things.

All right.

Phillipe Ray

is Ana.

Ana

is Phillipe Ray.

And we get on really well.

The truth is it's something very special.

We're doing something beautiful.

Cristina, are you all right?

What's wrong?

Alberto and Ana are lovers.

Guys! How's the party going?

How did I not realize?

Tell me how I'm going to work with someone I don't believe in.

How am I going to design a collection

with someone I can't even look in the eye.

Raúl is on our side now.

So very soon she'll be heading back to Hogsville.

-Hello! -Mother.

-You knock on a door. -I was with at the doctor's.

It all went well.

-It didn't hurt a bit. -What a pity.

José Luis? Too late, love, but don't worry.

Víctor is charming and he's doing very well.

So I see.

What was so important that he missed all his appointments?

-I assure you, he had a good excuse. -He always does.

Lucía? This is a family business, Esteban,

and you're part of the family. Count on it.

-She can start tomorrow. -Thank you.

It's not that your proposal doesn't interest me.

I just think you need someone with more experience.

Patricia?

No, a thousand times no.

Bárbara, he won't sign if Patricia isn't with us.

And I'm not working with that slut.

Talking about me?