EPISODE 157

Much later,

At Martin's house,

He finds Marianna, in the dining room. She is 'busy' reading a book and doesn't respond when he calls her. Martin calls her again and still, she doesn't look up at him. Martin moves near her and takes the book out of her hands. Marianna stands and glares at him. She tells him to leave her alone. Martin gets straight to the point. He asks her what happened and what she was told at the police station. Marianna clasps her hands together. Martin tells her to tell him the truth no matter, how bad it is. Marianna sighs and says that she heard the audio where Alejandro, Isabella, and Horacio were talking about killing Emma with the thugs they hired to do that. Martin is so shocked. He steps back a bit.

Marianna looks at him but lets him absorb the shock in silence and peace. Martin runs a hand through his hair. He then looks at Marianna asks her what else she knows. Marianna says that someone found a phone while working in a pub and was going to keep it until she heard the audio. Marianna says that the phone's owner was probably drunk. Martin asks her if she was told what would happen next from there. Marianna says no, and adds that it's not like it was necessary. She adds that it's only a matter of time before Isabella and the others are arrested and the trial begins. Marianna moves back from Martin and turns to leave. He holds her and Marianna turns and faces him.

Elsewhere,

At Hernan's house,

Hernan is in the dining room. He is reading a newspaper when he hears soft footsteps. He turns and it is Gisela. She is wearing her Pajamas and is holding her teddy bear. She also looks very sad and on the verge of tears. He leaves the newspaper and walks over to his daughter. He carries her and goes with her to the couch. He asks her what's bothering her. Gisela says that she misses her mommy. She then looks at Hernan and asks him where her mommy is.

Hernan has no idea what to do or say. Adrianna wouldn't tell him where she was. He runs a hand through his hair. He looks at his daughter and she is still looking at him waiting for an explanation. Hernan does the best he can come up with on such short notice. He tells Gisela that her mother went on a trip for a little while but she will come back. Gisela starts to cry and Hernan comforts her. Gisela says that she wants to go to her mommy. Hernan tells Gisela that her mother loves her and will come back to her very soon. Gisela lays her head on Hernan's chest and sobs softly.

Back at Martin's house,

Marianna tells Martin that she has told him everything that she knows. Martin says that's fine then asks her why she is fleeing from him. Marianna denies that she was. She then frees herself from Martin. He asks her if she is fleeing because of what they just found out. She says that the truth was going to come out eventually and it has. Martin says that trial or no trial they are going to get through everything together. Marianna says that what they had was a dream and that it has come to an end.

She adds that she has to face up to her mistakes and he has a future to build. Martin says he does have a future to build and she as well as Dianna are an important part of that. Marianna shakes her head. She says that he should move on with his life and let her carry her cross. Martin says that she is stubborn. He adds that they will face the trial head-on and then they will plan accordingly. Marianna asks Martin why he won't listen to her. Martin says that he is listening to her but he doesn't agree with her.

The next day, on Tuesday,

The day starts like any other normal day, but it will be anything but that. In three different locations in the city, Isabella, Horacio, and Alejandro are all woken up, by police at their doors. They are all shocked especially when they see the arrest warrants.

Sometime later,

At Montes De Alba Inc.,

It is around lunchtime, and Martin is sitting is in the cafeteria quietly having his lunch, when he sees Aurelio approaching him. He is carrying his tray. Aurelio asks him if he can sit. Martin says it's okay. Aurelio sits. He takes one bite out of his food and then looks at Martin. Aurelio asks him what happened because he looks like something serious is on his mind. Martin looks at his younger cousin. He then says that evidence was found that proves Isabella, Horacio and Alejandro killed Emma.

Aurelio is shocked. He asks what about Marianna. Martin says that she was innocent just as she has always said. Aurelio asks what kind of evidence was found. Martin says somebody left their phone in a club and someone found the audio while perusing the phone. He adds that the phone's owner was likely one of the other voices heard on audio. Aurelio asks him how he feels about it. Martin says that he is happy because finally, they can get justice for Emma.

Aurelio says that is good but he also has to face the reality that it means that Marianna will have to go to trial for the other things that she did.

Martin sighs and says that he knows. Aurelio asks him what he will do about that. Martin says that he loves Marianna and as much as people may not understand it, he wants to be with her and they will find a way to work around it, depending on how long her sentence is. Aurelio asks Martin when the ruling on Dianna's custody will be made. Martin says that it will be in two days.

Meanwhile,

In Helena and Carlos hotel room,

They, like everyone else, have not missed the news of Isabella, Horacio, and Alejandro's arrests. They are watching the breaking news on Television. The arrests are creating a lot of buzz around the city. Helena tells Carlos that it is only a matter of time before the police come for them as well. She tells him that if he wants to remain and be arrested that's upon him. She adds that she will try and get away. Carlos looks at her then sighs and says that he will escape as well. Over the next few hours, Isabella, Horacio, and Alejandro hear the audio, meet up with their lawyer, and are interrogated.

Later that night,

At Hernan and Adrianna's house,

Hernan is in the dining room. He is watching television when his phone rings. He checks who it is. It is Adrianna. He immediately mutes the TV and answers his phone. She asks him how he is. He says that he is okay but he still misses her. Adrianna reminds him not to insist and adds that she will come when she is ready. Hernan says he will insist until she returns. Adrianna sighs and asks how Gisela is. Hernan says that she is fine but she is always asking about her and she cries often. Adrianna closes her eyes for a second. She then puts her phone down and wipes away her tears. Hernan asks her if she is still there.

Adrianna looks at the phone, wipes away some more tears, and then picks up the phone. She tells Hernan that she is fine. He, however, doesn't believe her. He tells her that he can hear from her voice that she is not well. He says that she sounds like she has been crying. Adrianna says that she is fine. She adds that she just has a small cold. Hernan tells Adrianna that if she isn't well, he will drop everything and come and get her wherever she is. Adrianna insists that she is fine. Hernan tells her that now more than ever, she has reasons to come back. Adrianna asks him what he means. 

She asks him if something happened. He tells her that evidence was found that linked Alejandro, Isabella, and Horacio to Emma's murder, and they were arrested earlier in the day. Adrianna is shocked. After some seconds, she says that either way, she doesn't feel ready to come back yet. Just then, Hernan feels someone tug at him and he turns. Gisela is there. She is in her pajamas, holding one of her favourite teddy bears. She tells Hernan to come and stay with her because she can't sleep. On the other end of the phone, Adrianna hears them. She covers her mouth with her free hand, to stop the crying. It was the first time, she had heard her daughter's voice, in such a long time.

Elsewhere,

At Antonio and Gabriela's house,

Gabriela is in the kitchen. She is sipping a glass of juice. Antonio comes and finds her there. He asks her whether she was thinking about the arrests. Gabriela says more or less. She adds that she is happy that finally, they can get justice for Emma and get rid of Alejandro, Isabella, and Horacio. Antonio asks her what she means by more or less. Gabriela says that she was also thinking about Adrianna. Antonio shrugs and says that thankfully, she is fine and they can only hope that she decides to come back soon. Gabriela asks Antonio point blank, if there isn't anything, he can do about it.

Antonio asks her what she is referring to. Gabriela says that it pains her to see how her brother is because Adrianna left. She tells Antonio that, enough time has passed for Adrianna to come to terms with what happened and he should track her down. Antonio is very shocked. He says that he can't do that. Gabriela folds her hands and asks him if he can't or he won't. She adds that tracking down Adrianna won't be too hard for him considering what he is capable of doing. Antonio says that it is not about, ability but about respecting Adrianna's wishes.

He adds that from what Adrianna has been telling Hernan, she is fine and so, they need to respect her wishes. Gabriela frowns at Antonio. She tells him that Adrianna can get through, the pain of learning what happened to her parents surrounded by all who love her. Antonio says he can't go against her wishes. He adds that the retreat is good for her and they should just let her reflect. Gabriela says that the situation is hard on Hernan and Gisela. Antonio says that it's harder on Adrianna because she's the one whose psycho aunt killed her parents.

Back at Hernan and Adrianna's house,

Adrianna hears Hernan tell Gisela that he will read her a story. He hears her laugh. She can't take it anymore. She had told Hernan to not let her talk to Gisela to make things easier. All the times, she had called, Gisela had not been near Hernan. Today, was different, today, her daughter was there. She calls out to Hernan and in the process, Gisela hears her voice. She starts to shout mommy, mommy and turns to face Hernan. She says that she wants to talk to her mommy. Hernan looks at his phone then at his daughter. Gisela frowns and folds her hands.

Despite the situation, Hernan smiles. He says to himself that she will be just like Aranza. He picks his phone and asks Adrianna if she needed something. Adrianna says that she would like to talk to Gisela. Hernan gives Gisela his phone and tells her that her mother wants to talk to her. Gisela excitedly takes the phone. The first thing, she asks Adrianna is mommy, when are you coming home. Adrianna fights off tears and says that she is coming back soon. Gisela asks her what she will bring for her. Adrianna smiles and says that it will be a surprise.

Back at Antonio and Gabriela's house,

Gabriela says that she just wishes that she could do, something to help Hernan. Antonio holds her hands in his and says that there is nothing they can do, except wait for Adrianna to return and pray that it will be soon. Gabriela removes her hands from Antonio's. She insists that there has to be something they could do. Antonio says that he will not hack Adrianna's phone. Gabriela tells Antonio that he is being very selfish and stubborn. Antonio insists that he cannot go against Adrianna's wishes. Gabriela tells him that he doesn't understand what her brother is going through.

Antonio tells Gabriela that the same way, she is loyal to Hernan is the same way he is loyal to Adrianna. He adds that they should let things be. Gabriela glares at Antonio and walks past him. He follows her out of the kitchen. He quickly catches up with her. Gabriela glares at Antonio again and tells him to leave her alone. Antonio moves near her and puts his arms around her waist. They look into each other's eyes. Antonio says that at that particular moment, he is reminded of their first kiss. Antonio adds that he remembers how she didn't want him to help her or to take her to her house.

He also adds that she has always been stubborn. Gabriela glares at him. She tells him that she has things to do. She tries to leave but Antonio still holds onto her. Gabriela looks up at him. Antonio says that he is as attracted to her now as he was then. Gabriela tries to move away from Antonio but he holds onto her. Gabriela looks up at Antonio and glares at him. She starts to argue with him but doesn't get very far because Antonio kisses her. Gabriela kisses him back with equal passion. After some time, Gabriela breaks away from Antonio. He asks her what's going on.

Gabriela reminds him that they are in the kitchen and Hannibal could wake up anytime. Antonio holds her hand and leads her to their bedroom. As soon as the door is closed, Antonio turns to Gabriela and holds up her face with one of his hands. Gabriela looks at him. Antonio reminds her that he loves her. Gabriela says that she loves him too. Antonio then continues kissing her. They fall onto the bed and continue kissing for some more time. After some time, they stop but only to remove their clothes. One by one, each layer of clothing falls off, as they continue kissing. When they are done, Antonio kisses Gina as they fall onto the bed.

Two days later, on Thursday,

At Martin's house,

Marianna is awake early. She pours herself some ice-cold soda. She takes a few sips. Today was it, the day Dianna's future was decided. She was very nervous. What if something went wrong? She sighs and turns to leave the kitchen. Martin is standing there at the exit, arms folded looking, at her. He says that she is awake quite early. Marianna shrugs and says that she can't sleep.

Martin asks her if it is because it is the day Dianna's custody is decided. Marianna nods. Martin comes closer to her. He holds up her face and she looks up at him. Martin tells her that Alejandro is under arrest for murder and, he is in no position to do anything. He then kisses her. After some time, Marianna moves away from Martin. He lets her leave. After she leaves, Martin runs a hand through his hair and sighs.