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-In Madrid, she's coming to see us. -When?

-Luisa is coming tomorrow. -Tomorrow?

Luisa? My Luisa?

Luisa, it's Jonás here. How are you?

Luisa.

I heard Velvet intends doing business with the Alcocer.

Find out what it is.

Valentín.

And here are several jewellery design ideas.

What's your opinion, Patricia?

-At least I don't live in hiding. -Sorry?

I saw you in Isabel's room,

but maybe it wasn't you and I'll tell Don Emilio

and they'll search the room to find the intruder.

-It was just an idea. -The prints belong to the daytime.

They are light in its purest state. They belong to me.

This store and this collection mean nothing to you.

You've come to destroy my relationship.

Although you've taken off your overall, remember you're still my employee.

Look, Pedro, she's your mother, but I can't take any more of her.

-I don't know where my knickers are. -Behind hers.

You'll make me work like a servant?

You'll work as a seamstress.

I'd like to introduce Lucía Márquez.

Rita, you'll be in charge of her.

Some teacher.

She's here to take Luisa Rivas' place.

Miss Rivas, please.

Are the rumours true about you and your agent?

I'm in love with him, Jonás. You deserve to be very happy.

Since you arrived you've interfered in everything.

I haven't done anything.

You've done everything. All but tell Rita how to sew.

She told me.

For Airsa and for Velvet.

Cheers. New York is the past.

I'm not interested in commitment.

What does it feel like, married to the perfect woman,

in love with the most attractive employee and flirting with your partner?

We need money for the next collection.

-I'm onto it. I have an idea. -Really?

If I win, I get all my money back.

And if you lose?

You keep Velvet.

I accept.

Quad of jacks.

Our girls are waiting for us.

The deal with Cafiero is closed.

The woman of my life is waiting at home. Mateo, today is my lucky day.

Your lucky day. If you'd had a three instead of a jack,

you would've lost your shirt.

A detail we'll keep to ourselves, please.

Yes, to ourselves. A small detail, nothing more. Yes.

Hey, one important thing: I'm leaving. You're not the only one being waited for.

Don't do anything I wouldn't.

Clara?

It's me.

I'm home.

Ana?

Clara?

Clara?

Clara?

Clarita?

It's exactly the same as when you asked me to marry you.

Does that mean you're coming to live with me?

Come.

In all these years, so much has happened to us.

Some good things and some bad things.

I've always felt the most fortunate woman in the world,

because you were always with me.

But I can't live with you.

Why not?

-Why not, Ana? -I can't live with you here, Alberto.

This house was your father's and Gloria's. Then yours and Cristina's.

It's full of her things.

-I'll throw them all away. -No, no.

Then it would still be full of memories.

Alberto, I want a new place.

I want to start a life with you from scratch.

So, does that mean that...?

That from now on, we'll have to look at house adverts in the paper every day.

You scared me.

Wait, there's still one thing.

-I love you so much, Ana. -I love you too.

But I owe you one.

I'm calling to cross my name off, miss.

No, I'm sorry, the first two classes didn't...

Well, they didn't work out and... I'm afraid I won't go again.

Yes, it's final, yes, miss. Thank you, goodbye.

Good morning, is everything okay?

A routine medical check-up, they've changed my appointment.

Have you just got here?

Yes.

It's what I wanted to talk to you about. Alberto and I want to live together.

Are you sure?

You haven't got the annulment yet and it isn't going to be easy.

Things could get very complicated.

-Can't you wait a bit longer? -Uncle.

We've been waiting forever.

The annulment is making progress. We want a house

and to start our own family.

Not another word, dear. I'm happy if you're happy.

And I promise I won't back out this time. No, not now.

What I can't ever promise you

is that I'll stop worrying about you.

Thank you.

Are you going to tell your friends?

-Yes. -Go ahead.

And precisely now, when I thought things were better than ever between us.

Let's not jump to conclusions. It may just be a misunderstanding.

I'm the stupid one.

I thought he was organising a home to start a family with me

and I get there and I find a poker table

and a snooker table, what he's done is a bachelor pad.

And he's living there with her.

But you don't know if anything has happened between them,

he might just be offering a roof over the baby's head.

Rita, I've seen it with my own eyes.

It's always the same with Mateo. He'll never change.

I'm so sorry, Clara.

They never change, cousin. Women are all the same.

They say they like you, then they coax you

and when you're finally convinced, another one turns up

and they don't even remember you.

Perhaps she wasn't worth it, cousin.

What you have to do is make a fresh start and find another.

Well, that's easy for you.

Besides, you hadn't been going out long.

Long enough, cousin.

Long enough to fall in love with her.

I'm so sorry, cousin.

Clara, guess what...!

-Mateo? -Mateo.

How was your evening?

We're going to look for a new house to live together.

Ana, I'm so glad!

And I'll miss you, I'll say that too,

-but for now, I'm really glad. -Thank you, Rita.

If only Clara had the same luck with Mateo, the lousy swine.

Was it that serious?

Look, don't get me started because...

Hey, you!

What's the meaning of this?

It's a bib, my daughter's bib to be precise.

Why was it in Mateo's house?

And you? What were you doing in Mateo's house?

Don't tell me you've been up to dirty tricks.

Clarita, you aren't married, you've turned out to be loose.

-I'm asking what was that doing there? -I'm bound to have left something.

After living there for a month...

What do you mean?

Oh, didn't you know?

I'm so sorry.

How odd, Mateo used to tell me everything.

Who do you think you are, you slut?

Watch your language, girl, I only accepted an invitation.

He took another woman home.

But, give him his due, he's got good taste

-in women, don't you think? -You viper.

Clara, what are you doing? Clara, have you gone mad?

Has she been living at your house?

What? Where did you get that idea from?

From this and she told me.

Mateo, it's pointless pretending. She's caught you out.

Clara. Clara, listen.

Don't worry, I'll take the next one.

Clara, listen.

Bárbara was alone with a baby. I couldn't leave her in the street.

I swear I wasn't living with her. What did you expect me to do?

Tell me about it.

I'm telling you now.

Clara, I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

Sorry. I should have told you before. I'm sorry.

-Has anything happened between you? -What? No, no.

No, no. Honestly, I swear.

I swear. You have to believe me.

Aren't you going to say anything?

Clara, we're a couple. Couples sort out their problems talking.

We're finished.

Are you all right, Clara? Is something wrong?

I'm an idiot, that's what is wrong.

Mateo didn't tell me Bárbara has been living with him for a month

and we've split up.

When I thought things couldn't get better, they turn out worse than ever.

Well, I'm sorry. I don't know what to say.

No, you don't have to say anything,

it's me, I need to get it off my chest.

And do you know what's worse? I'll have to see him every day.

And I have to obey him and that way I can't forget how much I love him.

Take my advice,

don't ever fall in love with your boss.

Well, your female boss.

Lourdes, where's Doña Bárbara?

I haven't seen her, Don Mateo.

Where has that woman got to?

Hang on, Mateo. Who is that woman?

Your little friend, where is she?

I swear I'll kill her.

She's done nothing but separate me from Clara.

She's evil. I help her and that's how she pays me back?

I'm not Bárbara, Mateo, in case you hadn't realised.

I have no knowledge or interest in that story.

So if you want to let off steam, find your little pal and cry to him.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

I need three copies of the Alcocer contract, they'll be here in an hour.

Of course. I wanted to give you this.

Pastries from Santa Clara. Typical in Valladolid. Very nice,

with sugar on top and... Do you have a sweet tooth?

I thought you might like to try them,

but perhaps it's a mistake. I wanted to give you a small gift

and nothing else came to mind.

-Thank you, there was no need. -No, it's nonsense.

After last night and the night before

I wanted you to know that I was very much at ease.

-Me too. -Really?

-Tonight, shall we... -Víctor, the contract.

Of course.

Good morning, Doña Bárbara.

Another early start and I'll die.

It's ten o'clock, Bárbara.

You don't know what a terrible night I had with Lourditas.

Don't complain, you're not the only one who hasn't slept.

-So, you've finally... -All night.

You're on a roll, Cristina.

When it's the season, you hunt with your eyes closed.

What's this? A gift from your latest conquest?

No.

No, no, it isn't from him.

It's from Víctor. They're from Valladolid.

He was grateful and wanted to thank me for hiring him and all that.

And he wants to crawl to you?

Of course, he knows he has no chance with me,

he wants you on his side.

Look, the slob, with a card too. Let's see what it says.

"Last night was incredible.

If you need me, you know where to find me."

The slob?

Have you slept with the slob from Valladolid?

When I said to find someone other than Miguel,

I didn't mean someone like him.

Tell me it's only been once.

Cristina, tell me it's only been once. My word!

I tried with Miguel but I couldn't, Bárbara.

With Víctor it's easier and more convenient.

Why didn't you tell me?

I knew you'd get like this, you think he's a yokel.

Yes, he's a yokel, a fool, he has lousy taste,

he's a nobody.

And to cap it all, he's your employee.

What would've happened if Alberto had picked up the card?

We'll be more careful from now on.

From now on? Do you intend doing it again?

Look, Cristina, or this guy is a wild beast in bed,

or I don't understand.

No, no! Find another one.

Look, Bárbara, I had to find someone to get me pregnant

and I won't stop now until I achieve it.

Stop giving me sermons and sort out your problems with Mateo.

Careful when you get to the station, it's full off pickpockets

and when you get a seat on the bus

get an aisle seat, when you're next to the window

you get the sun, you'll fall asleep and bang your head on the window.

When you get home, call me, please, I don't want to worry.

She's going to the village, not to the front.

If someone worried about him like he worries about me, he'd do better.

Mother.

It's a joke, silly.

I've left you a bit of sausage in the bottom drawer.

-I'll miss you, mother. -I'll miss you both, too.

-Safe journey, Doña Conchi. -Goodbye.

Careful.

Thank you for looking after him for me.

We're not alike, but I know you make him happy.

It's only a matter of time for us to get on well, you know?

You'll see.

-Have a good journey. -Bye.

Let's go.

-Bye. -Safe journey.

Are you thinking the same as I am?

Pedro, this isn't our room. It's Isabel's.

I don't care. There's no one here now.

There's no one here. Just you and me.

-Wait. -What?

-Did you hear that noise? -I can only hear you.

Get on top. Get on top.

I'll undo my shirt.

I'll undo your shirt.

-The wardrobe. -What, what?

The wardrobe door has opened, Rita.

Don't be daft, it's a gust of wind.

A gust of wind? We're in here on our own!

Everything's closed, Rita!

We aren't alone!

There's a presence. I'm going.

I'm going.

I'm going, I'm going.

Where are you going?

As far away as possible. There's a presence in there.

I can't believe it. It's Isabel.

That's no joke. Pack it in.

It gives me the creeps.

I'll never forget Doña Filomena's house in the village.

I saw her ghost dressed in white.

A ghost? My foot!

-Jonás wanted to call her-- -Relax, you idiot.

No, no, I can't relax. Don Emilio has to know about this.

Why not carry on in our room? I'll protect you from the ghosts.

No, the after world is no joke, Rita.

I know your mother has told you about the dance class.

If you're here to get me to go back, you're wasting your time.

You've dropped them? It was your dream.

Mr. Infantes, if I went to those classes at the time,

-it was in memory of Isabel. -But it's Isabel--

I see you haven't lost the bad habit of interrupting me when I speak.

As I was saying, Mr. Infantes, I went to those classes for Isabel.

I promised her I'd do everything to take up those things that made me happy

and not turn them into a one-act farce.

-Not exactly a one-act farce-- -Is that clear, Mr. Infantes?

Yes, quite clear.

Now, what did you want to talk to me about?

Nothing. I mean, it's not important.

It isn't?

Fine.

Everything okay?

Good grief, a presence here?

Yes, but not just any. Doña Isabel, cousin.

After what happened with Doña Filomena...

-No, don't even mention her. -Yes, yes.

-But, are you sure? -Of course I'm sure,

but I'm not the only one, Pepita lives next door

and she says she's heard strange noises.

-Inside the room? -Yes, inside. She thinks it's rats.

I've told her rats don't open wardrobe doors.

Good afternoon.

I've seen it with my own eyes.

Cousin, are you laughing at what I'm saying?

I'm talking about real ghosts. You know I'm scared.

Look at you, you're scared to death. I don't believe in ghosts!

But you... And everything you said?

Don't worry, Mr. Cafiero, I'll send the catalogues today

and we'll talk once you receive them.

No, I don't intend betting the orders at poker.

I've tempted fate enough.

Fine, have a good journey. Bye.

He'll distribute the previous collections

and he wants to see these designs as soon as we have them.

-Don't you think it's incredible? -It's good.

It's good? It's good? Enzo Cafiero himself

wants to turn Velvet into an international phenomena

and all you can say is, "It's good"?

Clara has found out about Bárbara.

No, shut up, I know what you're going to say,

that it's my fault, that you warned me, I shouldn't lie so much, I'm an idiot.

-Stop me when you like. -Carry on.

I'm in no mood for jokes.

And do you know what's worse? I can't deny it.

Clara found one of Lourdita's bibs on the sofa.

The problem is you were going to deny it.

Instead of sorting things out, you insist on carrying on lying.

Is this your way of helping me?

One day you'll realise it's what I'm doing, pal.

We have to talk.

Enrique didn't steal De la Riva's designs.

What are you talking about?

We were trying to sign up Valentín Alcocer in exclusive

as supplier for the jewellery collection when Oxfords made a better offer.

Too much of a coincidence.

They knew you were negotiating with him?

Yes.

Someone told them and Enrique isn't here, it couldn't have been him.

So the spy is still in Velvet. You were wrong.

Is that why you're here?

No, I've come to ask you to do something to protect my business.

-Fine, what do we do? -Nothing for the moment.

Only we know this and it has to stay that way.

Don't let the word out. Keep your eyes open

and if you find out anything, let me know.

-Clara. -Don Alberto.

Let me know when Don Esteban gets here, please.

Without Enrique, my uncle is the only suspect.

Lucía!

Lucía!

We'll be late because of you.

There's a way of not being late, not going.

Come on, Dad, it was a good joke,

but you don't want me to go back, do you?

We're not going into that again. Let's go.

It would've horrified Mum to see me there.

She wouldn't stand what you've become.

You can't ignore me for years and turn up

as the perfect father.

You don't know what I like.

You don't know who I am or what I want in life.

-You can't force me. -Blanca will.

Typical of you,

sit and wait for others to solve your problems.

Lucía, I'm losing my patience.

You can't humiliate me more than you are doing.

Don't tempt fate.

You think I don't know you.

You don't know me.

-Good morning, Esteban. -Good morning, Blanca.

Good morning, Lucía.

It stopped being good when I left the house.

If you think it's going to get better, you're mistaken.

The employees' entrance is round the side, I shan't tell you again.

Follow me.

Esteban.

I was looking for you.

I'm sorry, we've just arrived.

It's your cousin, Lucía.

Hello, Lucía, I'm your cousin, Alberto.

I can't believe we're meeting after so long.

-I'm delighted. -At least one of us is.

Sorry I couldn't meet you yesterday, it was a complicated day.

Mine was hell.

It's normal on the first day.

You should thank your cousin for the opportunity.

The opportunity of spending all day locked up in this dump?

-Thank you, Alberto. -Lucía!

-Excuse her, there are many changes. -Can we talk alone, in my office?

Yes, of course.

Don't dare take another step.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You're an early riser, aren't you?

We had arranged to meet in an hour, if I'm not wrong.

Phillipe Ray works best in the morning.

Me too.

Raúl, I was thinking...

Ana, I hope what you're about to say has to do with work.

I don't want to hear any stories about you and Alberto.

It's work. You brought up the other, not me.

I thought we could use old fabrics from the storeroom

to do the pre-designs when we have the first sketches.

Do you want to waste time sewing models that won't be conclusive?

We'd lose time there, but we'd gain it elsewhere.

If we had to make modifications, we'd make them on the models.

And we'd be more precise when it comes to finalising the designs.

Good idea, Mr. Ray.

Doña Blanca, I need someone to go to the storeroom for old fabrics.

Yes, of course. I'll tell Pepita to go.

No, no. We haven't time to look for Pepita.

You, the new girl.

Do you mind if I take her off you?

It might be better if I take--

I need you to go to the basement and bring all the silk you can find.

No.

Pardon?

I said no.

All I've done is take fabrics from one place to another

and I'm not here to be a porter.

Lucía, Mr. De la Riva is our designer

-and you will do as he says. -No, Doña Blanca, don't worry.

Is the princess tired of running around?

This has only just begun, my dear.

You'll wish you were a porter.

Apologise right now, Lucía.

I'd heard about Raúl de la Riva's temper,

but I'd never suffered it.

All that money I spent on your designs,

you could treat me with a bit of respect.

I don't see you in a changing room, I see you working in a workshop.

So, you spoilt brat, when you wear that overall

don't speak to me again in that tone.

Mr. De la Riva, I'm so sorry. It won't happen again, I'll take charge.

Come here right now. Come on.

You're hurting me. Let go.

Let go of me!

Listen carefully,

if you dare to speak like that to anyone here--

What will you do? Fire me?

You wish.

Look, Lucía, I've had to face girls much more difficult than you

and they have all ended up as tame as sheep.

I don't like being anyone's babysitter, but if you force me, I'll have no choice.

I want you to put the thread catalogues in alphabetical order.

Then, you'll continue with the fabrics and the suppliers.

At the end of the day, you'll tidy the workshop until further notice.

And all that with a smile on your face, do you understand?

I said with a smile.

As you wish.

Lucifer.

Close the door.

Excuse the secrecy.

It's important no one hears this conversation.

Enrique wasn't the one to steal De la Riva's designs

-and whoever did it is still in the store. -What?

We were about to lose a contract with the Alcocer family.

We had practically closed a deal in exclusive,

but someone informed Oxfords

and they made a counter-offer.

I think you owe me an explanation, Esteban.

You assured me that Enrique was to blame.

You told me that my aunt was behind all this.

I swear that's how it was. Pilar has lied to all of us.

I'm giving you my word, Alberto.

Call her and prove to me I can trust you.

Hello?

Pilar, it's me.

-Something happened? -You're a lying cynic.

-What? -You told me it had been Enrique.

I trusted you, stuck up for you...

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

You assured me that he stole De la Riva's designs.

Did I say that?

And I'm sure you went running to tell Alberto.

You're very naïve, Esteban.

Why would I admit to something I didn't do?

You know it's Raúl de la Riva's collection.

You're a liar. All that comes out of your mouth is poison.

Alberto thinks I'm a traitor.

Do you want to ruin my life? You're my sister, Pilar.

And I have a business to run.

Family and business were never good travel companions.

That's not how things are.

Have they ever been any other way?

Unlike you, Esteban, I have many--

My father always said that my aunt was a villain.

He underestimated.

I'm sorry, Esteban.

We have a lot at stake.

Not knowing what's going on is driving me mad.

I'm sorry my past mistakes still take their toll here.

My sister has always been the same.

I should have known.

At least we both know now.

And the contract with the Alcocer family is going ahead.

Welcome to Velvet, Valentín.

Well, this calls for a celebration, doesn't it?

We'll make sure neither you nor your mother regret this decision.

I know.

No, not for me, Bárbara.

Come on, just to wet your lips.

Thank you.

To Velvet Fashion Store and the Alcocer family.

To a long and fruitful relationship.

And to new friendships.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I must go.

I have to give some bad news to Oxfords Department Store.

Víctor will show you out.

I'm afraid Víctor is busy filing.

You go down.

Well, I'll have to accompany you then.

I'll make sure you don't get lost.

Thank you.

Thank you for everything you've done.

It was nothing. Last night we made a great team.

My mother had to surrender to you,

though she wasn't the only one.

Why don't we go for dinner tonight? Just the two of us.

My mother can stay at home, we could celebrate the contract.

I'd love to, but I have a commitment, I'm sorry.

Oh dear.

I am sorry.

I'd bought something to give you this evening.

But, all things considered,

I'll do it now.

Yes.

Is this for me?

Yes, and what is inside too.

Open it.

Do you like it?

It's beautiful.

There was no need.

I'm glad you like it.

-Can I put it on you? -Yes!

Of course.

Wonderful.

Not even the queen of the Nile would wear it with such elegance.

Perhaps on the next date I'll surprise you with something new.

Well, I'll have to cancel my commitment.

-What time shall we meet? -How does eight o'clock sound?

-Perfect. -Perfect.

-I'll show you to the door. -Yes.

Good afternoon, Doña Blanca. I need this dress for tonight.

Of course, Miss Patricia.

Lucía, Rita, go to the dressing room with Miss Márquez

and alter this dress as quickly as possible.

So, you're Lucía, Esteban's daughter?

I suppose you're Patricia.

Now you sew here. I knew you'd go far.

At least I've got a job.

A great job.

Well, you'll know about this. I understand you were a shop assistant.

It was talked about a lot.

Seeing to the Miravelles?

-Lucía! -Don't worry, Doña Blanca,

Lucía's family has always envied mine, naturally.

Her father was always the black sheep and she couldn't be any other colour.

Would you prefer someone else to attend to you?

Not at all.

Who'd be better than family?

Come on, cousin, I'm in a hurry.

Isn't it nice?

I'm having dinner with the son of the Alcocer family.

-She doesn't half like money. -What did you say, Rita?

-This is done, Doña Patricia. -That's better.

-I want it for this evening. -Of course.

I'll get changed. Can you come?

Get the sewing box.

I was going to put it away.

That sudden helpfulness? I can carry it.

-What are you doing? -Nothing.

That's it, Lucía.

-That's all I needed. -Don't say anything.

You saw how Patricia treated me. She despises me and my father.

So you steal her necklace?

Patricia doesn't care about you, for you to go being kind to her.

-Imagine what she'd say about you. -I don't imagine it, I know.

She'll talk just like you do, you've got a mouth and a hand,

knowing you, what she said to you wasn't much.

You don't know me.

You know nothing about me.

I'm sure it's been a hard life, hasn't it?

Buying dresses all day, dining in expensive restaurants

and travelling the world like a marquess. Poor thing.

You've no idea. I'm like this because I'm desperate.

My father can't stand me, he wants to get rid of me.

I've spent half my life alone because of him.

-I'll tell you-- -Listen--

What's going on here?

Nothing.

Right.

Go back to the workshop.

What has happened?

I know Rita well and I know she's hiding something.

What has happened?

You heard Rita. Nothing more to say.

Thank you, Doña Blanca.

-It will be ready in two hours. -Perfect.

Get the dress.

If I'd known working was so easy, I would have started earlier.

The times Enrique came home exhausted.

It must have been the floozies he laid, because anything else...

Though we've signed, it doesn't mean we've finished.

We need money to pay Valentín for the precious gems.

Until we sell the collection, we won't see a penny.

Well, take it from your husband's wallet.

You think we're in a situation

to go asking Alberto for things?

No, Bárbara, we'll have to ask for a loan.

Who are we going to ask?

Do you know an eccentric millionaire willing to give us one?

If he's handsome, better still.

The bank, Bárbara. The bank.

Girl, I'm good at spending money, not finding it.

Fine, we'll go to the bank.

When they see you're Mr. Márquez's wife, they'll sound the trumpets.

No, we're not going to Alberto's bank.

I don't want him to know we're asking for a loan.

May I remind you, he's the manager of the store.

I need to prove to him that we're capable of doing this alone.

My father left the shares to me, didn't he?

This is up to us.

I take back what I said.

Working is suffering.

My God, this is full of dust.

This may not be a good idea.

What? Raúl loved it, didn't he? End of story, shut up and get loading.

Things between you seem to be getting better.

Well, very slowly, don't get ideas.

I sometimes think so, but then he closes up again.

Well, I can talk to him if you like, it didn't go too bad last time.

-I'm good at that. -Rita, no.

Things are bad enough without you getting involved.

Pepita told me you were here.

What are you doing with all this old junk?

Phillipe Ray's latest great idea. You'll find out.

And you? How are you?

I've calmed down.

Getting used to the idea that this time it's over for good.

Are you sure?

I've heard this story before, Clarita.

Well, we all have.

Bárbara has been sleeping in his house for a month and Mateo hid it from me.

This time it's for good.

Honestly, why does life have to make things so difficult?

You get there in the end.

Look at me.

Shall I give you a hand?

I'm thinking of doing the top part with this fabric

and doing the skirt

with this one. What do you think?

It's not bad.

What about this?

I'll end up making the bow smaller but I thought about using this fabric,

because it shimmers yet doesn't dazzle. It's still elegant.

It's not bad.

It's not bad. It's not bad. It's not bad.

It's the best thing you've ever seen and you know it.

It's the best thing I've ever seen. Elegant, delicate.

Yes, sure, you're kissing up to me because you think I'll soften up.

No, it's true.

You're in your prime, Raúl, and anyone who understands this knows it.

How good to see you so happy.

I knew you'd sort things out sooner or later.

Don't be mistaken, Rita. This is work. Nothing but work.

Well, I saw you smiling...

I'm sorry.

Mrs. Otegui.

Good morning.

-And you must be? -Bárbara de Senillosa. My pleasure.

The pleasure is mine.

If I understood correctly by phone, you need a loan to set up business.

It's a jewellery collection for Velvet Fashion Store,

a more than reliable company, as you know.

Please.

That's all, with respect to the number of instalments.

Right, that's all then.

All you have to do is sign here, Doña Cristina,

with a signed authorisation from your husband, of course.

Alberto has to sign?

As I mentioned to Mrs. Otegui, to grant a loan

we need her husband to sign an authorisation.

General procedure in all banks.

Of course, here it is.

Alberto Márquez, his details and his signature.

That was certainly quick.

My husband is a busy man. As you can imagine

he can't waste time in the bank with me. He thought this would save time.

As you said, Velvet is a more than reputable company.

Bárbara, we're business women now.

You and I are going to shut many mouths.

Women's destiny is to conquer the world.

Thank you.

Thank you.

-Don Alberto, you have a visit. -Who is it?

A surprise visit.

Sara, how are you?

-Fine. You look great. -Hello, Sara.

Thank you, you too.

Well, I'll leave you on your own.

No, Ana, stay. I wanted to speak to you too.

-Everything all right? -Fine.

This week is the 10th anniversary of Airsa

and we've organised a party in one of the hangars,

so I've come to invite my favourite designer and her sponsor.

Thank you. I don't know what to say.

Say yes.

You too, Alberto, you can't refuse.

I'd be delighted.

I admire your father and I'd like to thank him personally.

That won't be possible.

My father is away and can't accompany us tonight.

What a shame.

But you can meet our new partner, Mr. Granados.

He's looking forward to meeting you.

To meeting you both, you too, Ana.

It will be an honour.

The honour is mine.

You did a great job with the collection. It's the least you deserve.

I hear you now work for Phillipe Ray.

Won't you tell me who it is?

Professional secret.

Two glasses of champagne at the party and you'll tell me.

I'll go to the party, but my lips are sealed.

I'll leave you on your own. We'll talk later.

Okay.

-See you tonight. -See you tonight.

My coming to see you seems to frighten you.

You're the last person I expected to see here today.

I came to invite you to the party.

The past is in the past. Airsa is the only present.

Come to the party.

Bring Cristina and we'll bury the hatchet.

Regarding that matter, things have changed a lot since the last time.

Well, I'm not the only one who has news.

Can I invite you for a coffee?

You left things quite clear the last time I saw you.

Prove it to me.

No doubt, you've finally taken control of your life.

It won't be easy with Cristina's pregnancy,

but I'm not turning back, Sara.

Ana is a great woman.

Ana is the woman of my life.

You're mad about her.

What about you?

You aren't the only one to make changes.

No? Surprise me.

I want to be a mother.

You?

Me.

Seriously?

Absolutely.

-Well, that's a surprise. -Why?

Bearing in mind your dedication to Airsa.

Being a mother and working aren't two incompatible things.

But it will take a long time to understand that in this country.

You are a surprising woman, Sara.

I'm not the only one you have around you.

Ana.

She's destined to do great things, I knew it as soon as I saw her.

Women like her aren't content with having a great man at their side.

They want to be great themselves.

The sooner you get used to that...

You turn up with your advice again.

I thought that was part of the past.

There are some things that never change.

Will you come to the party?

With Ana?

With Ana.

I'm glad.

Thank you for the invitation, Alberto.

It was a pleasure.

Always a gentleman.

Mateo Ruiz Lagasca.

-Sara Ortega. -How nice to see you.

-How are you? -Fine.

Let's say it's not my best moment,

but here I am, riding the storm.

And you around here?

Yes.

We're offering an Airsa party at the airport

-and I've come to extend the invitation. -Great.

Bring whoever you like.

If possible, someone to get rid of that miserable look on your face.

Gentlemen, I'm leaving.

Sara.

See you tonight.

-Are you going to go to the party? -Yes.

Of all the women in your life, which will you go with?

When you're depressed you're not funny at all, Mateo.

I'll go with Ana.

-You think that's a good idea? -Yes.

Ana doesn't know about Sara. Tell her before you take her, man.

The past is the past.

It didn't mean anything and I don't want Ana to suffer.

As you wish.

It's only advice a friend once gave me.

This isn't the same as Clara.

It isn't the same? Lie or not lie to your girlfriend?

It isn't the same thing at all.

Come on, you need a drink.

-Let me invite you to a drink. -No.

-Mateo. -No.

All right.

Let me invite you to a drink, pal.

Let's see.

Borrowers. Perfect.

Interest rate.

Madam, did you read the contract before signing it?

I glanced over it.

I didn't need to. He explained everything to us.

And you understood it?

What do you mean?

These conditions are abusive.

How abusive?

You'll pay much more than what Alcocer asked for.

You could be in debt with the bank for years.

But the interest is fine.

If we sum up early repayment, the rate of actual yearly costs...

Insurance.

We've been done, Bárbara!

Who by?

-Who has swindled us? -The bank.

We won't pay off this debt in a lifetime.

-Really? Who says so? -Víctor.

Víctor? Víctor the slob?

-Víctor has no idea. -Stop getting at Víctor.

Bárbara, he's right. We've read through it.

The rogue from the bank saw us novices and he's taken advantage of us.

I don't know, we can tell Alberto about it.

Bárbara, please, he's the manager of the store.

I've forged his signature. I've flouted his authority.

-I can't tell him. -What's wrong?

We've asked the bank for a loan

and they've defrauded us.

Tell me you haven't signed this, please.

Why didn't you notify me?

Fine.

I can only think of one person to solve this.

No.

No, no way.

Enrique is like a duck to water with the banks

and you need someone with experience to sort out the mess you've got into.

Don't think you'll get into my husband's pants again.

Besides, Enrique stole Raúl's collection.

He's not allowed in Velvet.

It wasn't him.

Valentín received a counter-offer from Oxfords. It wasn't Enrique.

Whoever the spy is, it isn't him.

I don't care. My answer is no.

Bárbara,

please.

It's our only option. We can't turn to Alberto.

Please.

Bárbara.

Pichín?

Today has been a good day.

Don't claim victory, it's just the start, there is still a lot of work to do.

All that matters in the end

is how the public receives the finished work.

Well, it's my first collection and I don't know what awaits me yet.

You're right. It's been a good start

and a good day is always a victory.

You'll see, everything will turn out fine.

Well, I've finished.

-See you tomorrow. -See you tomorrow.

What are you doing here?

Trying to convince you to come back to the classes.

Well, you've made the trip for nothing, miss...

-Inés. Call me Inés. -Inés,

I won't change my mind.

The other day you seemed quite convinced. Was it the other lady?

No, please. No, no.

Well, I've been thinking about it and...

-these things aren't for me anymore. -Wait, please.

Think about it.

You said dancing was very important to you.

It is.

I shared my love for dancing with a very much loved person

who unfortunately is no longer here.

I went to your class as if she were waiting for me.

And then...

what happened, happened.

If she'd seen me...

No.

No, I can't transform a beautiful memory

into a ridiculous charade.

My classes aren't a charade.

Besides, I've seen how dancing has helped a lot of people,

myself to start with.

Why don't you let dancing help you too.

-Inés? -Yes.

Right.

I'll think about it. I will.

Who was that?

Someone I know...

I'll organise the shifts for tomorrow.

I'll miss you so much.

I hope so.

You went too soon, Isabel.

Too soon.

Where are you going in such a hurry?

Want to set fire to the store?

Don't be silly. I'm cleansing.

-Don't you prefer a mop and bucket? -Not that cleansing, the other.

Are you still on to that? Let Isabel rest in peace.

And the noise and the wardrobe? There's something in that room.

Cousin, cousin.

I'll tell you something, but promise me

-you won't tell anyone. -Yes.

There's a blonde presence in there,

with blue eyes, wide hips, heart-stopping curves.

What are you on about?

You can see the spirit. You can see it.

You're off your head!

A heart-stopping blonde.

What will happen if Don Emilio finds you with this?

He'll die from shock,

then I'll die for being so harsh with him.

You're right, cousin,

it's just that ghosts make me go all funny inside,

it makes me feel sick.

Me too, but we'd better leave memories of Isabel alone,

-Don Emilio doesn't deserve less. -You're right. Wait. Let go.

I'll leave a bunch of rosemary, it always comes in handy.

Velvet Fashion Store.

Yes, Víctor.

A cigarette?

Well, I could do with one. I'm coming.

The simpleton doesn't waste the opportunity.

If you need something, it'll have to wait. It's my break time.

Clara, wait, please. It's important, wait.

Well...

Tonight is the Airsa party.

Come with me, please.

Give me a chance to make it up to you.

Go with your former tenant.

Better? Calmed down now?

Yes,

but I keep thinking about Mateo.

That's it. Mateo is history. It's over.

Ancient history.

Thank you, Víctor.

I know we haven't known each other long,

but I think of you as a friend.

Me too, much more than that even.

Since I arrived, you've treated me better than anyone.

You helped me from the start and always with a smile.

If you weren't here, I don't know if I'd still be here.

I think...

Look, Clara, I want to tell you something and I don't how.

-The sooner I say it the better. -Don't say anything.

-You're a great guy! -No, no.

Although it's over with Mateo, I still like him.

-Nothing can happen between us. -No, Clara.

No, I don't like you. I like someone, but not you.

What a relief. I thought...

No, no, it's my fault. I didn't explain myself.

No, you don't like me, that's all I needed to round off the day.

Well, you're a superb woman.

One thing doesn't rule out the other.

No, the thing is...

I like someone from here, from the store.

She's married

and I've got a girlfriend.

And even so, you like her a lot.

A lot.

Well, if you really like her,

don't complicate her life and don't do anything with her.

Right, you've already done it.

Well, leave her.

I know it's hard but you have to leave her,

because love triangles never work. Believe me.

Are you still here?

The time you take to get changed, you'll be late for the party.

Do I look like I'm up to parties?

Well, it's only a simple argument.

-You're always like cat and dog. -This time she's left me for good.

Get me one of those and I'll accompany you.

No, no.

Don't worry, I'll be all right.

Your bourbon, your sofa,

I don't need anything else.

You have a party to go to.

Ana, Sara, you, you know.

I hope you manage to survive that party. Go on, go.

It's all right, go.

-Ladies, you needn't stand up. -How did it go?

All sorted.

Here's your loan with the best conditions on the market.

How did you do it?

Do I really have to answer that question?

What do you say?

When you win, you're unbearable.

Thank you very much, Enrique.

Not so fast.

We still have to talk about my conditions.

-Conditions? -I want to return to Velvet.

You're mad.

If you'd taken my advice from the start...

Over my dead body.

Darling, I see you haven't missed me,

which is a shame because I missed you so much.

Enrique, you were never good at lying, so don't try to now.

-Besides, I couldn't care less. -You seem quite agitated.

I've got my place here and you've come to take it off me,

I won't let you come and ruin it all.

Let alone work side by side with Patricia.

You're jealous.

Jealous? Look, you can screw--

Enough!

Enrique, give me that contract.

Am I back in Velvet? Yes or no?

You're back.

-Uncle. -Hello, Ana, how are you?

What's that?

What?

What you've just put away. That's enough,

you've been odd all day:

first the doctor, then that lady you don't want to tell me about,

and now this? Can you tell me what's going on?

Old man's nonsense. Old man's nonsense.

Fine.

I'm not moving from here until you tell me

and if I have to miss the Airsa party, I'll miss it.

I wanted to take up my dancing classes again.

That lady was the teacher, she was trying to convince me to go back.

Uncle.

It's a great idea.

You always loved dancing.

But I went twice and it was a disaster. I'm not up to these things anymore.

Don't be silly. She came for you for a reason.

No, she came because she's obstinate, didn't she?

Isabel sent her to make me come to my senses

like she used to do with me every time I persisted in something.

And if she did?

You've never believed in those things, but who knows.

Give yourself a chance. What is there to lose?

What do I lose? I don't know.

Come on, Alberto is waiting for you.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

What is there to lose?

I knew this would happen to her. The poor girl is so upset.

-Rita. -What?

It's nothing but frights today.

-I was waiting for you. -Really? What do you want?

If you tell me you've been stealing again...

No.

It's just...

I wanted to thank you for before.

Not to snitch is the first Velvet girls' rule.

If you behave, I might teach you the rest.

Right.

See you tomorrow, you little crook,

you're a right little thief.

Alberto?

TENTH ANNIVERSARY

Doña Cristina, can I help you?

Is everything all right?

Perfect.

Everything is perfect.

Thank you, Clara.

Good evening.

Good evening.

It's amazing.

They're famous for their parties.

Wait and see.

-Ana. -Hello, Sara.

Alberto.

I'm glad you've come.

Mr. Granados is looking forward to meeting you.

But I'd be grateful if you didn't mention that you're together.

He runs a modern business,

but deep down, he's very old-fashioned.

-Welcome. -Thank you.

How does she know we're together? Did you tell her?

She must have noticed by the look on our faces.

Someone would like to say hello.

Alberto Márquez.

-Pablo Granados. -A pleasure, sir.

I'd like you to meet Ana Rivera, our designer.

So you're responsible for making this airline

the most elegant in Europe.

Thank you. Pleased to meet you.

And you too.

If you'll excuse me, duty calls.

By the way,

congratulations on your future fatherhood.

I see news travels fast.

Especially in a company like this one.

Hasn't your wife come?

I thought I'd meet her.

She's indisposed. She asked me to convey her apologies.

Ladies and gentlemen,

good evening to you all and thank you for being here

on such a special night for our company.

Today it's been ten years since the start of this journey in Barcelona

inspired by a man who has never given up in the face of adversity,

a man who has fought each battle as if it were the last

to keep this wonderful dream alive.

That man, fortunately for me, is my father

but unfortunately he is unable to be here with us tonight,

but here on his behalf,

Airsa's new partner, Mr. Granados.

No need for such a rush.

The coast is clear.

Do you think that is the way to behave?

I just wanted to warn you--

There's no need to warn me, get out of my sight.

You're everywhere these days.

I've been covering your back all day,

but the world is full of ungrateful people.

Look, I'm a Márquez

and I don't have to be grateful to you or anyone.

Be thankful you've got a job in my company, peasant.

Peasant.

If you don't owe anyone anything, if you're as free as you say,

we'll go and tell Don Emilio you live here in the store.

Don Emilio!

Don Emilio!

Don't do it.

Please, don't tell on me, Jonás.

Jonás?

The peasant is history now.

This is incredible.

I'm having a really bad time.

My brother has thrown me out, with nothing.

You don't know how hard it is to have everything and then have nothing.

I do know because I've never had anything.

Please, Jonás.

Don't pull my leg.

For a good act I go to the theatre.

With what money?

Please, Jonás.

Don't tell on me.

Thank you to you all.

Thank you.

I prefer to leave the speeches to your father.

I'm not sure, he doesn't like them much either.

If you don't like speaking in public, no one could tell.

-You did it very well, sir. -Thank you.

What a shame I missed it.

Mrs. Márquez, I'm so pleased to meet you.

It's my pleasure.

I take it you feel better.

Well, Alberto said that with the pregnancy...

Yes,

I didn't feel too well,

but this afternoon I felt better,

-so I decided to come. -Better late than never.

Congratulations on your pregnancy, Mrs. Márquez.

Thank you. We're so happy.

I must go and greet the guests.

-See you later. -Of course.

What the heck are you doing here?

You forgot to invite me to the party, Alberto.

Did you think I'd be the only one of your women

to miss such a special night?

-Cristina, shut up, please. -And here you are,

surrounded by your women:

the love of your life,

your wife,

and your lover.

What?

I don't believe it. Didn't you know?

He slept with Sara the last time she was in Madrid.

Didn't he?

-Ana, wait, please! -Don't touch me!

Listen.

I'd just asked you to come back to me

and you said no, in the Pausa. Don't you remember?

I was in pieces, Ana. It's no excuse, but I'm sorry.

Alberto, what's up?

Don Alberto slept with Sara?

Now he feels an idiot because he lied.

-Do you mean them? -Who else?

-Valentín Alcocer. -Enrique Otegui.

This is your plan,

sort your life with Alcocer's money.

Isn't it enough with Ana, you have to act behind my back too?

I guess you've seen Enrique.

Don't forget, I'm the manager.

It's neither the time nor the place.

You stole the designs and you let me take the blame.

I'm back in the store and I won't stop until I find the culprit.

If you walk out that door, I'll ruin you.

I'll take you down with me.

You know nothing of Ana since last night?

You promised you'd look after her.

I won't wait any longer, I'm calling the Police.

You've done things wrong from the start.

You cheated on me. You cheated on Ana.

I told you to go.

My co-designer has suddenly disappeared.

No one has any news of her and Don Emilio is going to keel over.

Please, I'm asking you

for a little humanity.

POSITIVE

I'm going to be a father.