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Carlos, thank you for coming to see Ana each morning.

Thank you for looking after me.

A letter for Phillipe Ray.

Thank you, Pedro. I'll deliver it.

"Dear Ana, at the last minute, I decided to change

my plans, and lose myself in the unknown."

Patricia Márquez!

-What's going on? -I want mine and Ana Ribera's collection

in the main entrance and every corner of the store.

You've no right to talk of Alberto Márquez.

I don't think that now is the time...

-Santa Madonna, che è successo? -Ana.

Ana? Clara! Call a doctor.

What's wrong?

Can't you see? Ana's on her feet.

Ana's pregnant.

-What are you saying, Rita? -I can't have children.

You always said that you imagined a house full of children.

That house without you...

...wouldn't be the same.

The doctor came to see me after I fainted.

-What did he say? -I'm having Alberto's baby.

I'm very happy for you, Ana.

-Enrique Otegui. -Yes.

Tomorrow we're presenting the jewellery collection and he insists

on talking about it tonight.

How transparent.

We want to be your eyes and hands.

What are you proposing?

Enrique.

Mr. Cafiero. What a coincidence.

You're a lowlife. If Alberto were...

Yes, but he's not here. When will you accept that he's dead?

The two top dogs decided to fight in the restaurant,

and now Cafiero's son is joining the store.

What will we do now?

Try to win over the son.

It's over. I'm suffering too.

-You won't hurt me anymore. -One moment!

I love you.

Clara Montesinos,

will you marry me

and be happy by my side, forever?

Yes.

Yes.

Figlio mio.

Patricia, relax and enjoy it, think of your future nephew.

My only nephew is the one that Ana's carrying.

Are you pregnant?

Didn't you hear me? Are you pregnant?

-It's none of your business. -Isn't Alberto my business?

I'm his widow and I'm expecting his child.

It's not Alberto's. Stop this war against me.

In your dreams. This has only just begun.

You don't have him to protect you in here anymore.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Is everything OK, Ana?

Yes. Cristina was just leaving.

Excuse me, Carlos.

Ana, are you alright?

What happened?

She found out about my pregnancy.

Come on, let's get you some breakfast.

Thank you, Carlos, but you don't need to worry.

I've had many fights with Cristina.

Her husband's having a child with another woman. It must be hard.

Ex-husband.

Sorry, I didn't mean to...

He annulled the marriage before he left. He didn't love her.

Maybe that's what she's struggling to accept.

Ana, now that Alberto's not here, you need somebody to look after you

and not just because of Cristina, it'd be best for you and the baby.

I've been thinking about it a lot

and I'd be willing to take care of you and your child.

Think about it, there's no hurry.

WINDS OF CHANGE

I'd love it as though it were mine.

I'm not trying to replace Alberto.

Maybe it's too soon to think about all of that.

I'm still getting used to what happened.

Don't worry, I'm in no hurry.

I have to go,

but I'm here if you need me.

-Good day, Don Emilio. -How are you, Carlos?

Very well. I've just been to see Ana.

I suppose you know about her condition.

Yes, yes, it was a big surprise.

Yes, it was for everybody.

I suppose that you would agree that her situation is a delicate one.

It always has been.

It won't be easy for your niece to be a single mother.

The poor child who'll grow up without a father to protect him.

Ana grew up without a father and then lost her mother.

She had to come here and grow up next to a boring old man

who couldn't live without her today.

Despite all of that, Ana never wanted for anything,

my affection, my protection,

in the same way, that baby won't want for anything either.

Want to know something? After such tragedy,

my niece has got her smile back

and that's more than enough for me.

Don Emilio, I have work to do.

-Good day. -Good day.

-Excuse me. -Yes?

Who are you?

What do you mean, who am I?

-Can't you see? I'm the postman. -I know that,

but where's the normal one?

Joaquín? Joaquín will come this afternoon.

I'm covering his morning hours, for personal reasons.

I see. Do you have a phone number for him?

Joaquín?

It's Carlos.

I didn't see you bring the mail to Velvet this morning.

Are you sure it's all under control?

No, that's perfect.

Was there a letter for Phillipe Ray?

Good.

When you receive one, you know what to do.

We'll be in touch.

Ana. I was looking for you!

I was with Carlos, he just left.

It seems he's really changed.

After the way he behaved, look at him now.

-How are you? -Better,

I can't get obsessed with becoming a mother.

I've more important things to fight for, like Pedro and Manolito.

Of course there are.

Well,

and my niece.

Your niece?

Montesino's sixth sense.

As soon as I see the bump, I know.

-I don't even have a bump, Rita. -It'll come.

You'll be as fat as a cow, and swollen feet too,

I know all about it.

Let's go, they're waiting for us.

We've gone all out for the love birds.

Yes, I'm so happy for them.

Yes, especially for him, because Clara may be Clara,

but there's nobody else like her.

Lucky you won't wear it out by looking at it.

Look how it shines in the light.

-It's beautiful. -And very expensive.

Mateo, love has no price.

I'm going to be Mrs. Ruiz Lagasca.

What?

-Regrets? -No.

No, I want you to be my wife

and to look after me

and to love me

and for us to be together for the rest of our lives.

What a good start to the morning!

Congratulations!

-What are we celebrating? -Love, Mateo, love.

Into my arms, chérie!

Let me see the rock. My goodness gracious me,

with this we could buy Don Bralio a few teeth.

-It's lovely. -Congratulations!

Thank you! How did you all hear about it?

The question should be: who hasn't heard?

Because, Don Mateo,

you're not exactly discreet, not at all.

I heard that it was like Romeo on a balcony.

If Don Mateo's going to do something, then he'll do it spectacularly.

Was it a spectacular proposal?

Spectacular, yes. Now off to work everybody.

Don't be silly, we need more information.

When's the big day?

We don't have a date,

but Porrillos won't know what's hit it.

Mother will be so proud,

Luciana will hate it.

Thank you for the surprise, really,

but we have an important meeting to prepare. Guys,

-could you? -Of course.

-Cousin. -An urgent meeting? Why?

-Yes, Cafiero has some news for us. -Has junior come already?

What are you talking about?

He's going to name the new director.

-The new director? -Who is it?

Marco Cafiero, his son.

Carlo!

Buongiorno. My father?

He's waiting upstairs, in the office.

Perfect, grazie.

The last few days

I've witnessed

the instability in the management of this company.

Quarrelling, power fights.

Really?

Not at all.

That's why I've brought forward the arrival of the new director.

New director?

That wasn't agreed with Alberto.

Unfortunately, Alberto isn't here, Ana,

and if you want your name

to be world famous, we need some organisation,

before you lot destroy Velvet by yourselves.

Marco!

Well I never.

This is my business right hand man,

my eldest son, Marco Cafiero.

Buongiorno a tutti.

Mateo.

I want you to help my son, just like you helped me.

You can count on it.

Marco.

Mateo.

Our partners, the Otegui's.

-Cristina. -Pleased to meet you!

Enrique, and Bárbara.

It'll be a pleasure working with you.

Grazie.

Patricia Márquez.

Congratulations on the collection, it was spot on.

The pearl is always a sure bet.

You have good taste.

And on this side, the store's talent,

-Raúl de la Riva. -Raúl de la Riva.

I've followed your career. Exemplary.

Thank you.

I congratulate you, but I believe my father

bought the store with another talent in mind,

Ana Ribera.

I don't know if that's exactly it. Pleased to meet you.

You too.

Talent is always necessary.

Raúl brings us experience and security

and you

bring us a new name,

the perfect combination.

From here on in, son,

Velvet is in your hands.

Of course.

You have all that you need to succeed.

Please, let them know what our plans are.

Well,

it took the Cafiero's years to dominate this business,

but for more than a decade

no other company tops ours.

It will be a pleasure showing you the way to international success.

Bravo, figlio.

Thank you for your attention and I'm sure that you'll make a great team.

Marco, let's go. I want to show you the store.

-See you later. -See you soon.

That gallant Italian has started a war, and we're already losing.

It's still too soon to tell.

Look,

the discovery of the year.

Still happy to be the protagonist.

I'm sorry, Ana, but he's right. That guy's a cretin.

Best not mess it up again

this is the result of your little number in the restaurant.

What were you expecting,

to go straight to being managing director?

Even if it hadn't happened, you'd never be in charge of his business.

I think he's handsome.

Sweetie, he's not my type,

but it looks like things are going well for him.

Bárbara, can you stop speaking nonsense?

Does anybody have an idea?

I see not.

The only thing we can do is work in order to

show that Velvet is a competent business.

What are you after?

Patricia's right and if anybody refuses to row, they'd better leave the boat.

Mr. Cafiero, do you have a moment?

Yes, but you'll have to be brief, I'm going to the airport.

Yes, I'll be brief.

Is a new manager really necessary?

We can manage the business.

There have been tensions, but it's because Alberto's not here.

We're not normally like this, trust me.

I don't doubt your capabilities, but, like you said,

Alberto's absence is still noticeable

and I need a business with a cool head

that can make quick decisions.

-Mr. Cafiero, listen. -Mateo,

I'd planned for my son to take charge of the store.

Marco is the best manager that I know

and I have to protect my interests.

I paid a lot of money for this business

and there's no room for any errors.

You'll get along well with him, you'll see.

You have a lot in common.

Father, the car is waiting outside. Shall we go?

No, you stay.

You can get to know everybody.

I know the way.

Watch your back, mi raccomando, capito? E tienimi sempre in contatto.

-Certamente. -Ciao.

-Ciao. -Mi raccomando.

Shall I update you on the numbers?

I'm already up to date.

Could you inform Don Emilio and Doña Blanca?

-Excuse me? -They're in charge of the employees,

-if I'm not mistaken. -Yes.

I want to meet with them all at midday.

Is there a problem?

No, there's no problem.

-Bene. -Bene.

The delivery is running two or three days late.

We'll have to insist, it's unacceptable.

Don Emilio, Doña Blanca. Do you have a moment?

Yes.

We've had the first meeting with Enzo Cafiero's son,

Marco Cafiero, and...

how can I put this,

he's going to be Velvet's new manager.

Well I never.

We weren't expecting that.

Neither were we.

He wants to meet all of the staff at midday

to make a formal introduction.

He won't be letting anybody go, will he? We need to know what to expect.

I understand, Doña Blanca. I don't know,

but we must remain calm

and keep the staff calm, too.

-I'm asking for your help. -Of course, Don Mateo, as you wish.

I'll tell everybody in the workroom.

-Thank you. Thank you, Don Emilio. -Don Mateo,

congratulations on your engagement.

Thank you. Thank you, Don Emilio.

Tell me, tell me, tell me.

It wasn't bad, as far as first contact goes.

-Spill the beans. -We were looking for you.

-Did you start already? -What's your impression?

He's certainly impressive.

I think he's know-it -all.

-I knew it! He looks it. -No, he looks very good.

You can really tell that you're engaged.

It's a little too soon to tell,

but I think that we're going to miss his father.

I'm not getting my hopes up. He takes no prisoners.

It sounds good.

Doña Blanca is gathering us now,

so you'll be able to form your own opinions.

-Marco, I introduce you to... -You must be Don Emilio. A pleasure.

The pleasure is all mine.

Doña Blanca, nice to meet you.

The same to you. The staff are here, as you asked.

Where's your cousin? He'll be the death of us.

He's working with Ricardo downstairs.

The Italian started giving orders, it's unsettling,

especially with his hair...

-he's handsome. -Shut up!

...and the family spirit has been well preserved,

so, why change anything?

See? No reason to worry.

If we want this store

to survive the future, we must be more competitive.

Put family to one side

and fight to be an international business.

Good grief.

We must be an effective business,

with the importance on the individual, not the team.

I've not only gathered you so that you can meet me,

but to tell you that soon I will outline your own personal tasks

and your capabilities.

-What does he mean by that? -No idea.

Don't worry.

I'll be watching you with the mind to re-position you

in order to get the most out of the store.

Thank you, you may continue with your work.

You heard Mr. Cafiero.

Everybody back to work.

What do you think?

I don't know, dear. We'll have to wait and see.

How are you feeling?

Good.

It may sound silly, but I feel as if I haven't lost him completely.

Of course, this is much more than just a memory.

You should tell the new manager.

Yes, but I need some time.

Ana, don't be frightened.

Cafiero has trust in you,

you just have to show how much you're worth.

It's won't be easy.

Easy? When has it ever been easy for you and I?

When?

Let's go.

Look at her,

if she thinks she'll win over the Italian with that sad face she'll get a surprise.

I wouldn't be so surprised,

you saw how he introduced her.

Maybe sewing

isn't the only thing she's good at...

I don't care. I don't want her here, Bárbara.

Alberto left her just like he left me

and now he's dead she pulls this pregnancy out of her sleeve.

I won't let her fill a space that's not hers.

I wish it were up to us, Cristina,

unfortunately, the only one who can kick her out onto the street

is the new manager.

I won't stop until I manage it.

I can smell the sulphur from the street.

What are you two scheming?

Nothing worth commenting on.

I need you upstairs. Patricia is meeting Marco Cafiero

and by the look of it, they're trying to take advantage from us.

Patricia, I'm impressed.

The quality is better that expected.

Until we have Ana's new collection

and de la Riva's men's line, your jewellery will be

-the driving force of the store. -Thank you for your trust.

It's not trust, it's business.

There's money in your collection.

-Show me another piece. -Right away.

Money's never been our motive here.

Look at the result.

It can't have been so bad, you're here, aren't you?

This is my father's project, mine would have been different.

I think we need to create a bigger, permanent section

for the Velvet jewellery collection.

I want specialist shop assistants.

That's a great idea, but it'll mean hiring more staff.

Or redistribute the staff here.

I'm sure we could train some of them.

I'll make the appropriate selection, don't worry.

Marco, don't be mistaken,

I always make decisions about the staff.

Not this time.

In Spain we don't normally start until everybody arrives.

This business is more Italian than Spanish now,

and if I meet the captain, why should I wait for the troops?

My father was very clear. Patricia is in charge of the collection

and her husband provides the stones.

Stones that are partially financed with my family's money.

Enrique, why don't we calm down a minute?

We can talk about this later.

Yes, Mr. Cafiero,

Patricia takes men into her room, but there are more comfortable places

-to meet. -Stay there, stay there.

Mr. de la Riva, why are you here?

I thought you'd be sketching the new designs.

Sketching.

I won't even pick up a pencil. Look what I'm doing with this pencil!

That man's father promised me the earth.

He told me I'd be an essential part of the store.

Lies!

Now I have to make do with

a welcome speech.

Please, what a lack of tact, lack of everything.

He's meeting with the jewellery team now.

Jewellery?

Velvet is fashion, for the love of God.

Yesterday the collection was presented.

I suppose it being a priority is normal.

Normal?

Look, Doña Blanca,

that Italian is going to cause us a lot of problems. Just give him time.

Mr. de la Riva, somebody's asking for you.

Look, Jonás,

I'm not scratching anybody else's back.

Don't worry, Mr. de la Riva. I'll go.

-Do you know who it is? -It's a strange man.

-And he's waiting outside? -By the look of him,

the doorman won't have let him in.

Are you sure that he asked for Mr. de la Riva?

That's what he said. Shall I come with you?

No, you go back to work. I'll take care of this.

Good morning. You were asking for Mr. de la Riva?

Yes.

We're old acquaintances.

He's very busy at the moment and he can't see you,

but by all means leave me your name or...

No, no, thank you. I'll come back another time.

Toni.

What do you want?

Doña Blanca, could you leave us, please?

Yes, of course.

Raúl.

Why are you here?

Raúl, you look amazing.

I can't say the same about you.

What do you want?

I...

need your help.

What a surprise.

It couldn't be anything else.

They've reported me, Raúl.

They're looking for me.

Why?

Mayte

found Joaquín and I

and I couldn't deny it.

I thought the children had gone to their parents' house

and that we were alone, but it was a trap.

I tried to reason with her, to explain,

but she told her father.

Joaquín has been arrested by the police and...

now they're after me.

I see.

And you want my sympathy?

You should be ashamed, Toni.

Coming here,

after everything that you did to me

and thinking that I would help you.

Raúl, I'm sorry.

I know I behaved very badly with you. Forgive me.

Forgive me.

I know I've been despicable, and you can't imagine

how much I regret it,

but I have nobody else to turn to.

I know that you know people in Paris who could protect me.

Help me get out of here, help me leave Spain.

Come in.

Well,

this is a safe place. Nobody normally comes here,

except for me when I need to get away from the noise of the machines.

You always needed silence to concentrate on your designs.

You stink. Did you know?

I'll fetch a washbasin and some clothes,

Thank you.

Mr. de la Riva,

what is that man doing here?

Nobody's here.

I saw you bring him in.

Can you tell me what's going on?

-The police are after him. -What?

Have you lost your mind? He can't be here.

That man is a criminal. He must leave right away.

No.

He's not a criminal.

Unless loving someone is a crime.

-This is a fashion store. -Please, Doña Blanca,

please.

He has nowhere to go. He only has me.

He needs me to help him leave the country.

Mr. Cafiero's son just joined us,

do you realise the risk you're asking me to take?

No, it's my risk. It's my responsibility.

Please, Doña Blanca.

-I'm just asking you to keep it a secret. -You can't ask me that.

Please. Please. Please.

Twenty four hours of silence. That's all.

Fine.

Twenty four hours. Not one more.

Damned cappuccino.

Clara, now's not the time to be cleaning.

Cleaning? These things just arrived from Italy

and Don Emilio asked me to unpack them.

I'd rather be getting on with the wedding plans.

I haven't even had time to open the magazines.

-He brought this? -He's Italian, what do you expect?

I'm Spanish and I don't have a miniature bull on my desk.

No, but you have one like this in your house.

It must have been a present.

-I can't believe it. -What?

-The Strummer Club! -What?

It's a club from my boarding school in London.

The same brotherhood? Birds of a feather flock together.

-Little Cockerel. -What?

Little Cockerel. I can't believe it. That man is a real idiot.

Mateo, I have to leave that in his office.

You!

Sideburns! At least you realise who I am.

I was hurt that you didn't recognise me.

I recognised you, despite the stupid moustache.

You gave me a stupid nickname, stole my girlfriend

and made me march in front of the girls school

as Mary, Queen of Scots. I haven't forgotten and won't forgive you.

I was a veteran, you were new. It was expected.

I did get you into The Strummer Club,

but there's no need to thank me. The past is in the past, right?

Now I'm your boss and I need you at one hundred percent.

I want you to let the staff know about this:

my first list of measures.

Lengthen the working day,

limit the... you can't do that.

I just did it.

This business worked perfectly before you arrived.

Now it will work better.

Earnings will go up by 40 per cent.

-At the expense of the staff? -Trust me and give them the good news.

Just like I made you into a man,

I'll make you into a great businessman.

I didn't steal your girlfriend,

I stole two of them.

One day we'll meet outside of the store.

I'm sure, but now we're working.

Tell them about that.

"Two extra hours each day", a longer working day?

You negotiated the curfew with Don Alberto?

We spoke too soon.

It's unfair, if we accept these conditions now,

he'll do whatever else he wants with us.

-I'm going up there right away. -Of course.

-Silence! -Don Emilio.

We'll talk about it later. Ana. Ana.

Uncle, have you read this?

After all our work to get the conditions

and he changes it just like that? I can't accept.

Ana, your workmates mustn't see you like this. You're not just another one.

Not just another one?

We can't lose everything that we've earned,

throughout all these years. I won't let him.

I don't want you to allow anything, quite the opposite. Listen to me.

We're down here and if we speak up, they'll find a way to shut us up.

You're standing at the door on the seventh floor. Go in!

That's where the strings are pulled.

-Try it that way and we'll see. -I can't...

Listen to me, dear.

I can't remember where I read it, but it went something like this:

"He who has something to say,

speak now or forever hold your peace".

Go for it, dear,

and we'll see what happens.

You're right. If he wants my designs, he'll have to listen to me.

OK.

-Pedro. -Yes?

There's a certified letter for you.

-Thank you. -Good bye.

Good grief, good grief, good grief.

Rita, look! Listen.

"We hereby inform you that, having received place and..."

It's the exam. It's in four months, Rita.

Pedrito, at last your effort is paying off!

By the look of things here, you should do the exam now.

If I can, I'll do it right away,

but passing it is another matter, Rita.

Four months is a lot of time.

It seems a lot, doesn't it? You may think

that four months is a lifetime, but with working hours

and the Italian's extra hours, time to sleep,

time with you, because I need to see you, Rita.

That leaves me one week to study.

Pedro, please! Calm down,

speak to Don Emilio. You'll pass.

My God.

Just thinking about it makes my stomach... I have to go, I have to go.

What will we do on the day of the exam?

Can you explain to me

this business of working two extra hours a day?

-And what's the curfew about? -Orders from here, from my friend.

How do I prepare the wedding?

I need to talk to the priest and to my parents.

Do it by telephone. If we're still allowed to use it.

-Don't rile me up. -Clara, don't make things difficult,

I've got enough on my plate with that Cockerel.

Try to remain unnoticed, let's not mess things up now. OK?

Mateo.

Mateíto!

Mothers.

This is all we need.

Why are you here? Why didn't you call?

Why should we have done?

You said nothing about getting married.

Why don't we discuss this somewhere quieter?

That's what you should have done

instead of screaming it across the store.

Yes, we heard about it.

Goodness, people can't half talk.

Mother, I know how to knot my tie.

Come on, let's go. Please.

So it's true? I don't like it at all.

But, what do you mean? You know Clara.

Yes, the secretary.

-When were you going to tell us? -Today, tomorrow...

A wedding can't be prepared in two days, son.

I'll have to talk to the Bishop and choose the bride's dress,

-and the bridesmaid. -Reception, decorations...

the flowers, the rings...

Don't the bride and groom decide anything?

The bride wants to hold it in Porrillos.

-Porriños? -Where's that?

No, no, no. Absolutely not. I'm not going there.

But, mother.

It's enough that I had to find out this way.

Mother, I don't have time.

I'm busy, I don't have time.

We'll celebrate the engagement as soon as possible.

Alright.

Yes. In the family meeting we can start organising everything.

I can't wait to meet the people from Porriños.

-How about tomorrow? -Yes.

-So soon? -Are they called Porriñeros?

Porrillos, Auntie, Porrillos.

Whatever they're called, I want them in my house in two days,

if not, I'll take it that you're thinking it over.

Thank you, mother.

-I'm warning you. -Yes, thank you, mother.

-A kiss for mum. -A kiss for Auntie.

-You look thin. -Yes, I'm very thin.

-Your hair's messed up. -Have a sweet.

Yes, thank you. Off you go.

See you in two days. We'll have it all ready.

Thank you, yes. That's nice of you.

Yes?

-May I talk to you, Mr. Cafiero? -Fine, what's it about?

I don't think what you're doing is fair.

That's a surprise,

the star designer is the union leader. What has my father done?

I'm not a union leader of any sort,

we've followed certain rules for many years

and you can't come here and change them without any explanation.

Can't I?

Velvet is what it is thanks to the staff.

Those people deserve rewards,

not sanctions.

It wasn't me who put the store up for sale.

If you mean that Alberto...

I'm not saying anything, Miss Ribera,

everything I had to say is already in writing,

it just needs to be followed.

The way to manage this store is with loyalty.

This behaviour

isn't going to win you anybody's favour.

Loyalty?

When were you going to inform me of your pregnancy,

Miss Ribera?

We have a contract

and if you're going to leave the collection half finished,

the most you could do it tell me, don't you think?

I won't miss any of my work obligations.

I'll be the decider of that,

right now, you could say that our deal is in danger.

You'll fire me?

That's not my intention at the moment.

Go back downstairs and put this in a visible place, please.

Thank you.

Ana.

Ana. What happened?

It was you! You told Marco that I'm pregnant.

Somebody had to tell him.

You'll never be Velvet's star now.

You're vipers.

Vipers? The hemmer has character.

You want to end me, but you won't manage it.

If leaving empty handed doesn't seem like it to you,

it's sufficient for me.

Is that what you wanted? For Marco to fire me?

Bad luck. I'm still at Velvet.

And this child really is Alberto's.

Toni?

Toni?

Raúl, I'm here.

Sorry, I thought you were a worker and I don't want to be discovered.

I think it's too late for that. Here.

The boss of the workshop saw us go into the store room.

-I had to tell her... -What?

-Raúl, if she calls the police... -She won't. She won't.

Doña Blanca is very strict, but she has a heart of gold.

I convinced her, don't worry.

She'll give us some time. But tomorrow you must leave, Toni.

I know it's not much time, but I've made some calls

and I have some contacts.

Raúl, do you know how much false papers cost?

I've spent a fortune trying to get them, and for what?

For nothing.

I've been roaming the streets like a beggar for days.

No food, no toilet...

I'm not going back to the street.

I need more time, please.

Look, Toni,

I'm doing all that I can,

alright?

I don't want to raise suspicions.

We've all got a lot at stake here.

Sorry, Raúl, I'm scared to death.

I know.

I know.

I know.

Clean up, go on.

I brought you this suit.

It's your size.

I'll be back soon.

Mr. de la Riva.

How's everything going?

I'd love to say it's all fixed.

No, no. You must resolve this situation as soon as possible.

I want him out of the store tomorrow.

I won't give you more time, I'm warning you.

You're putting us all in a compromising situation.

Don't you think I know how complicated it is?

I've been fleeing from this all my life

and here I am.

Don't put any more pressure on me, please.

Mr. de la Riva.

Mr. Cafiero.

That's my father. Call me Marco.

I'm sorry to see you so late.

It's your first day, it's normal.

You have other things to do

and don't change them for me if you have other priorities,

I understand completely.

I appreciate it, now I'm all yours.

My father told me about many of

your ideas for the future men's collection,

but I'd like to see something concrete.

Concrete?

On paper.

I don't like working with abstract ideas, I want facts.

Just this morning I was working on the first sketches.

I've seen them for myself and they're splendid.

Thank you, Doña Blanca. But I'd like to go over them

one more time.

When I say one, I mean a million...

-I wouldn't be who I am if I weren't... -A perfectionist.

Precisely.

Very well,

but a million times seems a little too many.

I'll take the time to get to know Velvet

and I hope that you can help me.

Of course. Do you want to visit the store?

Every great businessman knows every nook and cranny of their store,

but I'll be honest,

I'd like to see what we stock in the store rooms.

In the store rooms?

Yes, like the fabrics we have from other seasons

in order to sell them to smaller companies.

Why have them picking up dust when they can make use of them?

Of course, that's an excellent idea,

but what if we start with the fabrics that we keep

-here in the workshop? -As you wish.

What do you think?

We could still make use of these fabrics.

I want to see the oldest products, the ones in the store rooms.

Here are some fabrics that we don't use.

Doña Blanca, you didn't understand me.

I want fabrics from past collections.

Take me to the storage rooms.

Of course, follow me.

Toni.

Get dressed. My boss is coming. Quickly, quickly.

Quickly.

-The shirt. -Yes.

And this is the last one.

There's some stock here too.

By the dust on these fabrics,

I'd say that it's much older than the previous one.

Yes, we haven't used this store room for ages.

From now on, we will.

-Good. -Let's go.

Anything else, Mr. Cafiero?

No, draw up the inventory for the fabric

and when you have the report, pass it to my secretary.

Very good. You'll have it on your desk tomorrow.

Thank you.

-Have they gone? -Yes, they've gone.

My God.

My heart was beating so fast I think I just lost ten years of my life.

The ones that were just added to mine.

You don't look anything like the beggar from this morning.

The difference a good suit makes.

Let's go back to the store room,

they might see us here. Come on.

That woman's the devil reincarnated.

If I find her, there will be no stopping me. She's done for.

Here you go.

Do you think that I can bring up the child alone?

Of course.

Carlos offered to look after the baby and myself.

But you don't love him.

No.

And he knows, and he doesn't care.

He says he just wants to help, that he won't take anybody's place.

What did you tell him?

I said no, Rita.

But after the day that I've had I'm starting to think about it.

Don't worry, you mustn't make a decision and regret it.

I'll be able to help you, anyway. I don't want Mateo's family

to only serve to annoy me.

I don't know if I can look after the baby without Alberto.

Thank you for the company. I didn't fancy spending the night in the hotel.

We had to toast your first night in Madrid.

Many of Velvet's deals have been closed here.

It's the best place to talk about the future of the store.

Is that why you brought me here?

Well,

and also because if we're going to work together,

it'd be best to get to know each other a little more.

I think the same.

How's your husband?

I can't wait to meet him.

He's fine. He's still in Guinea,

but today he called to say he's happy about

the collection's success.

Good, and all thanks to you.

As you can see, I'm a woman you can trust.

Yes.

Patricia.

Patricia, why don't we stop this farce and you tell me what it is that you want.

Since I arrived, the only thing that the women

have done is plot behind my back and try to manipulate me.

I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean.

Cristina Otegui came to my office to tell me

that Ana Ribera's pregnant. She wanted me to fire her, of course.

I can't believe it.

Neither can I. What is this?

A school playground?

I won't tolerate this type of behaviour in my business.

I want fair play at Velvet.

So do I,

but that's impossible with Cristina.

Marco, fashion doesn't flow through the Otegui's veins like it does ours.

We're much more similar than you think,

I'm going to prove that to you.

Sorry, I fell asleep.

Sorry.

Here.

I brought you this because the journey's going to be very long.

Keep it.

When I think about how badly I treated you

and that now you're here

helping me...

Give me a drag, go on.

-Hadn't you given up? -Yes.

I promised Doña Blanca that you'd be out in 24 hours

and the time's up.

I've fixed your papers, you can reach the border,

but I can't be sure that the person waiting for you outside

is the right one.

Today I'll keep trying all of my contacts

and I think that I'll manage it,

but right now I can't guarantee anything.

It's more than anybody has ever done for me.

If you manage to cross the border, I want you to call me.

That's all I ask.

Count on it.

Now what do I have to do?

Finish this, it doesn't agree with me.

Everything's ready.

The taxi should be at the door. Here, put this on.

-Thank you so much, really. -Here.

Here's the ticket to Hendaye and the fake passport.

Thank you, Raúl.

Ready?

Let's go.

There it is!

Come on, there's no time to lose.

Good luck!

Let's go!

-I'll call you from France in a few hours, -Yes, I'm sure you will.

Off you go,

it'll all be alright. Go on.

I love you.

Go on, get in, get in.

Mateo?

Good morning, my love. You look beautiful.

-What's all this for? -Sit down.

Sit down. It's because I love you so much.

Are you doing something nice

because you have bad news?

No, quite the opposite. I have some great news.

Really great, it turns out that

my mother, my mothers...

See? I knew it. What about your mothers?

Nothing. They're happy. Over the moon,

so much so that they want to celebrate the engagement tomorrow.

-Tomorrow? -Yes.

That's silly. It can't be tomorrow.

They're taking care of it all.

What do you mean?

Yes, all you have to do is call your parents.

It would be good to get things off on the right foot, the preparations...

Just bring your parents, or rather, invite them.

Invite them.

Eat the egg, it's delicious.

Holy Mary! Hurrah!

-What? -Your daughter's getting married!

-Again? -No, Fernando. Not Rita, the other one.

We thought she'd be single forever!

-Congratulations! -That was your dad.

My dear, what happy news.

With your boss, too. That will be good for the pocket.

Mother, please!

What? Of course. You always were

the cleverest one out of the two. It had to be so.

My mother-in-law wants to celebrate the engagement tomorrow

and I know it's hasty and I'm sure you can't come.

Don't talk nonsense, it's not hasty at all.

We're always prepared for positive things. Wait a moment.

Fernando, go and ask Justino to reserve us two tickets

on the bus to Madrid tomorrow,

-to the capital! -Right away.

Mother, wear your Sunday best.

Of course, dear. What else would I wear?

See you tomorrow, dear. Give my love to your sister.

Bye, mother.

-I don't know if this is a good idea. -Of course it is.

Come in!

-Carlos, not again. -Not this time.

Come in.

Sorry, this man is incredible.

If I did things like this for Rita, she'd never leave my side.

-Thank you, Pedro. -You're welcome.

I'm always thinking about you.

Nothing would make me happier than to look after you. Carlos

Yes?

Hello.

Hello, dear.

-I went to talk to Marco. -And?

I'll never get used to him being in Alberto's place.

What did he say?

I couldn't change anything.

We'll just have to do what he wants.

He gave you no explanation?

No.

Well.

Times are changing.

When the wind blows against you, stand strong and row against it.

The thing is to remain afloat. Let's hope that we know the direction,

the strength and how long it will last.

The wind, I mean.

-In the meantime... -Let's talk to the others.

Let's go.

Attention. One moment, please. Attention.

Ana has something to say.

I've spoken to Mr. Cafiero.

I tried to convince him that his measures are excessive,

but for now we'll have to follow them.

-Who does he think he is? -It's not fair.

Please. Silence. Let her finish.

I know they're tough measures,

but we must create a good atmosphere amongst us.

-That's not what you said, Ana. -That's true.

Pedro.

Ana, you think he's right?

It's not about that. We have no other option, Pedro.

Let's hope these changes are for the best.

For Velvet, not for its staff.

The best? That Italian tricked you.

-What do you mean? -I don't understand it.

No, it's not that, Jonás.

She won't be the one suffering, she's a big boss now.

That's enough,

Ana defended us, she screamed blue murder.

I'm asking for patience and trust.

We'll show him that we're the best team he's ever worked with,

and hope that it improves with time.

Now,

everybody to their positions. There's work to be done.

How do you feel?

I put out one fire,

but there will be more.

You did the best you could, dear. The best for everybody.

And now,

keep moving forward,

even if the wind's in our faces.

-I need help. -What is it?

Tomorrow's the engagement and they've organised a grand event.

Who's organised it all?

-Mateíto's mothers. -And mum and dad?

They're on their way. I've no time and nothing to wear.

Don't look at me, I have so much work.

But I need you, Ana. Please.

Please.

Go on then, what shall I put you in?

Thank you. I owe you one.

If only it were just one.

What do you think?

What are you doing? You must be crazy.

How pretty.

Blondie, is yours sorted?

Yes, is yours?

May I ask where you've been?

The candidates are waiting in the meeting room.

What do you mean?

Didn't you need somebody to hire staff?

-No, that's my job. -Come on, sideburns.

-So? -So what?

I drew up a shortlist. Who do you think for jewellery?

Have you asked Patricia what her needs are?

I don't care about Patricia, I care about the store,

and I know that any of them are good for the post.

Of course, any of you would be perfect. You know that.

Let's see.

Mayte has experience in sales.

Lourdes is good with numbers

and Inés has been here all her life, she does what we ask her to.

And the blond, angel-faced girl?

Too young. And she's needed in the workshop.

She doesn't get on with Patricia.

Ladies, you may leave!

Thank you.

We'll let you know. Thank you.

Sideburns.

-I thought you were cleverer. -What do you mean?

We can't keep such a pretty face in the basement.

Lucía has no experience in sales.

She has class. She was brought up in a select environment.

She knows the quality of the pieces, and has also worn them herself.

You've gone to some trouble.

Success is not a gift.

I want her upstairs.

Speak to Don Emilio and organise it.

-Marco, I really... -Starting tomorrow.

There's no time to lose. You heard me.

Doña Blanca, the manager wants Lucía

as a shop assistant for the jewellery department.

Lucía?

But, Don Emilio, we're behind with the designs.

Downsizing the team isn't a good idea.

I suppose they'll send another seamstress.

I hope so.

Lucía,

we want to tell you something.

Tomorrow you start as a shop assistant.

Shop assistant. Why?

Those are the orders.

-What should I do now? -Try on your new uniform first.

Tomorrow you'll meet your colleagues and have some training.

-Do my workmates know? -No, you may go and tell them yourself.

I hope all of these changes are for the best.

So do I, Doña Blanca. So do I.

Doña Blanca.

Thank you for everything.

No problem.

Have you heard anything?

No.

Not yet.

It's still early.

Yes. Every hour is agony.

You did all that you could.

Now all you can do is wait.

Patricia, I was looking for you. We need to talk about Cafiero.

I know you don't like this, and neither do I,

but I think we need to give Marco a chance.

Marco? He's Marco now? Am I missing something?

-We went for a drink last night. -Just one?

I'm married.

Congratulations, by the way!

It seems every toad gets kissed in the end.

Thank you, Patricia. Very kind.

Don't change the subject. And Cafiero?

We were talking about the running of the store,

-the jewellery collection. -You're trying to win him over.

-It was all in Velvet's best interest. -How did it go?

We're on the same wavelength

and he can help us change things.

I suppose you know about the new decisions.

Which ones?

Why not go and find out?

Faustino, Margarita, leave that, please. Take down those displays.

This area must be cleared today. It must...

Madam!

-What's going on? -We're rearranging the displays

to make space for the new jewellery section. Mr. Cafiero's orders.

You could have asked me which staff I wanted.

Patricia, the collection is yours,

but the selection is mine, like in all other stores.

-I thought we were on the same track. -We are.

Marco.

We're not used to doing things like this.

That's the problem.

When did I stop being a partner in the store?

I just found out about the staff selection.

You could have told me.

You're not in charge, Cristina.

We don't need to consult you before every decision.

Exactly.

You hardly know me,

but you should know that on good terms we'll go far,

-but on bad terms... -Are you threatening me?

Not at all,

I just ask you to respect the Otegui family's place in the store,

that goes for you too, Patricia.

I have a lot to do. Excuse me.

Why didn't you fire her?

I have a lot to do, if you don't mind.

-Answer me, why didn't you? -What are you talking about?

Ana Ribera. Why didn't you fire her?

As a funding partner you know that

Ana has an ironclad contract ensuring her position.

Please.

Between us we own all of the shares.

You honestly want me to believe that we can't do anything?

She hid her pregnancy.

She doesn't have any respect for you.

Ha finito, signora? Don't you dare challenge me.

I'm not afraid of you. I can make life very difficult for you here.

I don't care what you do.

-Really? -Yes.

All the better,

then you won't care when I kick Ana out of the store.

Careful, Miss Otegui.

Be very careful.

You're not as strong as you think.

Today, Ana's of more value to the store than you.

Ana's talented,

she's here on her own merit. You

are just a daddy's girl who has a lot to prove.

I look ridiculous.

You look lovely!

I don't want to change jobs.

Now she wants to be a seamstress.

-Well. -But you said that

you didn't like the workshop.

She's all capricious now.

I like being in the workshop...

...with you.

Lucía, all new starts are hard, it's normal to be afraid,

but you settled in quickly here.

But you were here.

You're going upstairs, not to Rome.

Yes, Clara went to the offices,

we can't get rid of her no matter what we try.

-At nine o'clock. -See?

At nine o'clock I want you at the door in your Sunday best.

Please, please, Rita, behave yourself,

Mateíto's mothers are horrid and I won't give them ammunition.

Where's Pedro?

I'll go and find him.

The engagement lunch's going to your head.

-It's a dinner. -Dinner then, whatever it is.

She's asking us to behave.

We're used to being around brats, we do it all day long.

We do. But mother and father don't,

the biggest social event in Porrillos is killing the pig.

It won't be easy.

You parents raised you two and they did a good job.

We're not talking about that now, Ana...

Pedro, my parents arrive at the station at ten o'clock.

Pick them up and bring them here.

Please don't take them on a tour of Madrid, I know you.

No, no, but my parents-in-law... How can I bring them?

Please, I'm going to Mateo's house, but...

Yes. Go on, off you go.

-How long until the wedding? -Around six months.

God help us.

-Off you go. -Did you see her?

She couldn't keep quiet.

What are you doing?

I just arrived in London, and I can't stop thinking about you, Ana.

I miss you. It's been three months, Ana.

You haven't written. Have you forgotten me?

It's all grey, the houses, the streets, the sky...

it rains all the time. All I do is think about you.

It was you. Why did you do this?

-Those letters were all... -Bullshit!

Remains of a dead relationship, Ana.

If I can't have Alberto's child,

neither can you.

You mustn't tell anybody what happened tonight, OK?

-OK, Cristina? -Yes.

Help her? You've created a monster. Similar to you, by the way.

You're an idiot.

Put on a front, always the same, Clara. If he comes tonight I won't get married.

Mateo, would you like to confess?

Father, sinning suits me fine.

Mateo, for God's sake!

I'll go.

I'd appreciate it if you left.

Today's my engagement. I want to be with my family.

-Calm down. -My God, please.

Mr. de la Riva? Can we talk to you?

Just a few questions.

-Get out then, and never come back. -Ciao, ciao.

Enrique, you're not alone. Yes?

Yes, Valentín. Did you get the mines back?

-Can I help? -Where's that girl?

Where's that snake in the grass?

I won't allow you to threaten me again.

I'm not afraid of you!