EPISODE 160

 

Back at the Montes De Alba Mansion,

Aurelio asks Aranza what Claudia wanted. Aranza says that she wanted to talk to the two of them. She adds that Claudia wanted them to agree on a date to meet. Aurelio asks her if she told her what she wanted them to meet about. Aranza says that she didn't. She adds that they will just have to know when they meet her. Anna Patricia comes into the room. She looks from Aranza to Aurelio and asks them what's going on. Aranza says that Claudia wants to talk to them. Anna Patricia asks them what Claudia wanted to talk to them about. Aranza says that she wouldn't say but only said that they should agree on a date. Anna Patricia says that it should be interesting to find out what Claudia wants. Aranza agrees.

Sometime later,

Gabriela is in her and Antonio's room. She has her phone and was quickly checking her mail when she sees something on her phone that scares her stiff and she stands frozen to the spot. She places a hand on her chest. She then closes her eyes for a few seconds. Just then Antonio comes into the room. When he sees her looking so scared, he gets worried. He quickly moves to her and asks her if she is okay. Gabriela sighs and shows him her phone. Antonio looks at it. He reads it.

Meanwhile at Martin's house,

Marianna is in the kitchen. She has served herself a glass of juice and made herself a sandwich. She takes a bite out of her sandwich and sips the glass of juice. It has been a very long day. The realization that she is pregnant is still fresh on her mind. She runs a hand through her hair. She then takes in a deep breath. She says to herself that her life just keeps on getting more complicated. She wipes away some tears. She takes another sip of her juice. She hears her name being called and turns. It's Martin. He walks over to her. Marianna takes another bite out of her sandwich and a sip of her glass of juice. Martin notices that she seems to be avoiding looking at him.

He places a finger under her chin and she looks up at him. Her face is moist. She had been crying. Martin asks her if she feels well. Marianna says that she is fine. Martin asks her to trust him. He says that he has noticed that there is something a bit off with her that day. He adds that she looks stressed and sad. Marianna insists that she is okay. Martin asks her why she had been crying. Marianna says that she hadn't been crying. She tries to leave but Martin blocks her way. She looks up at him. A moment passes between them. Martin leans in and kisses her. Marianna kisses him back. After a little while, Marianna moves away from Martin.

Back at Antonio and Gabriela's,

Gabriela rhetorically asks when Horacio will leave them to live their lives in peace. Antonio puts his arms around her to calm her down. He then asks her if there was anything else. Gabriela says that she saw something like an audio or video attachment but she hasn't opened it. He asks her for her phone. Gabriela gives it to him. Antonio downloads the video. As expected, it is from Horacio.

It is a short nearly two-minute clip in which Horacio, tells Gabriela that even if he is far away he will always be thinking of her. He says that he has and will always love her. He says that he will never let her go. He adds that he will come back for her. Gabriela sighs. Antonio says that the next day, he will go and see to it that the location from which the video was sent can be tracked so that they can find out where Horacio, Isabella, and Alejandro are. Gabriela says that she hopes so because those three are psychotic killers.

Back at Martin's house,

Marianna doesn't try to run away but just stands still. Martin looks at her but doesn't move near her. He asks her if Alejandro has tried contacting her. Marianna says that he hasn't. Martin is very doubtful about that. What else would get her so upset? She looks at him and assures him that Alejandro has not called her. He says that it was the first thing that came to his mind because he doesn't know what else or who else could get her so upset. Marianna sighs and tells him not to mind her. Martin moves near her but doesn't touch her. He says that he cannot stop caring about or worrying about her because he loves her. Marianna paces around and then runs a hand through her hair. She tries to leave but can't because Martin won't let her.

Marianna wipes away a few loose tears and then looks at Martin. She is afraid. Afraid, of how he will react when she tells him she is pregnant. Afraid of being away from Dianna when she is sentenced. Afraid of how her pregnancy will be and where she will be when she gives birth. Afraid of giving Martin a lot of responsibilities while she serves her sentence. The emotions she has been fighting so hard to control and keep under wraps are finally unleashed. All her fears and worries are unleashed in form of tears, as she has reached that breaking point. Martin wraps his arms around her and lets her cry into his shoulders. He doesn't say a word but just lets her cry.

Days pass during which Antonio, goes to the police looking for Isabella and the rest. The message and audio weren't sent from Horacio's phone but a cyber. The police, however, narrow their search and focus on the town.

The next Wednesday,

Alejandro and Isabella have just learnt that Horacio sent an email and video to Gabriela. They are of course not pleased and an argument ensues. Isabella tells Horacio that it was very foolish of him to risk everything just so that he can send a message to Gabriela. Horacio reminds Isabella that some time ago, they had agreed that they were going to make those who were against them pay. He adds that they cannot let them live in peace.

Isabella agrees and says that they have to be smart about how they do things now that evidence linking them to Emma's murder is out there. Horacio says that being smart does not mean doing nothing. Isabella says it is precisely because the evidence is out there that they have to continue lying low. She adds that because of his foolishness, the police are zooming in on their location. Alejandro is, however, the only reasonable one and moves to cool things down. He tells Horacio and Isabella that arguing works against their good and increases the chances of them being caught.

Later that day,

At Martin's house,

Renata passes by to check on Marianna, on her way to run some errands. As she has been doing often since Marianna found out about her pregnancy, Renata tells her that she can take some more time but she should tell Martin about it. Marianna says that she knows she should but she is scared. She says that she has so many fears, especially not knowing whether she will be free when she gives birth. Renata tells her that is exactly why she should tell Martin as soon as possible. She adds that she will need his support. 

Renata also tells Marianna that with Martin's support, she will have an easier pregnancy. Marianna sighs and says that she will take a bit more time as she gathers courage. Renata tells her that it shouldn't be too long because symptoms show and Martin will start to suspect something is going on. She adds that he will be hurt and might even get mad if he finds out from someone else. Marianna sighs, and says that she is so afraid. Renata hugs her. 

Elsewhere at Montes De Alba Inc.,

Martin is sitting alone in a corner, quietly eating lunch. Adrianna and Gabriela walk past with their trays when Adrianna points out Martin to Gabriela. She looks at him and can see how low he looks. Gabriela suggests that they should see what is going on with Martin and Adrianna agrees. Martin looks around and slightly frowns when he sees Adrianna and Gabriela approaching him. His cousin is nosy and will start asking questions he couldn't answer because he had no answers. When they reach, Adrianna asks him if they can sit. Martin says it's okay.

Gabriela asks Martin if he is okay. He shrugs and says that he is fine. 

She narrows her eyes and stares at him in an I- don't -believe- you manner. Despite how he feels, Martin manages a smile. Adrianna says she knows that they are nosy but, they love him and, they mean well. Martin insists that he is okay. Adrianna asks him if Dianna is doing well. Martin says she has been adjusting to everything very well. Gabriela asks how Marianna is doing. Martin hesitates a little then says that she is okay. Adrianna says the hesitation and the way he said Marianna was okay, was very unconvincing and made them believe otherwise.

Martin insists that Marianna is okay. Gabriela sighs and asks if they fought or if she feels unwell. Martin asks himself if Marianna's changes are because she is sick and if she would tell him if she wasn't feeling well. Gabriela calls him and, he comes back to the present. He calls her grandmother junior and answers yes. Gabriela frowns and, Adrianna smiles. Gabriela then says that she and Adrianna are serious and, they are worried about him. Martin sighs and says that Marianna has been a little different of late but she's probably okay. Adrianna asks him what he means by different.

Elsewhere,

Helena and Carlos are in their secret hiding place, under disguise. Carlos has unfolded a newspaper, they bought while in town. He peruses through it and a particular article catches his eye. Helena sees him concentrating on it. She asks him about it. Carlos says that Gabriel and Anna Patricia are engaged and will be married within that month. He adds that they also adopted Ricardo. Helena frowns and says it doesn't matter because their joy and happiness won't last forever. Carlos asks her what they can do when they can't even move around freely.

Helena shrugs and says to herself that she will never rest and she will always continue her goals of making sure the twins are never happy. Carlos tells Helena to use her energies to figure out a way for them to escape into freedom and not waste it on trying to hurt the twins. Helena says that everything goes back to the twins. She adds that if the twins hadn't come back the police wouldn't have started poking their noses in the twin's cases or Gabriel's accident. Carlos says it does, but it is far more important for them to escape than to plot revenge.

Back at Montes De Alba Inc.,

Martin says that she is emotional, cries easily, her appetite has increased and she looks like something is bothering her but she won't tell him what it is. Adrianna and Gabriela look at each other. Martin looks at both of them and asks them what is going on. Gabriela doesn't say anything and, Adrianna discreetly taps her with her arm. She then asks Martin is if there is anything else he has noticed.

Martin thinks about it for a few seconds and says that she occasionally looks a bit pale but otherwise he hasn't seen much else. Gabriela asks herself if Marianna is pregnant. Martin says that he has a feeling that something is going on, but she won't tell him and, he is worried. He adds that it could be a breakdown, given everything that has been happening but Marianna won't tell him anything, so he is not sure.

Some hours later,

Aurelio and Aranza have arrived at the Diaz mansion. They have been welcomed into the large and impressive, living room. They are waiting for Claudia. They are admiring one of the paintings when Claudia walks into the room. They all greet each other. They then follow Claudia's example and head over to the dining table. She looks at them and smiles. Claudia tells them that she is not an ogre, despite what Antonio may have told them. She tells them to serve. They all begin to serve. Claudia tells Aurelio and Aranza not to worry. She tells them that she will get to the reason why she wanted to meet them in a minute.

Meanwhile,

At Antonio's house,

Gabriela is there with Hannibal, Gisela, and Adrianna. The children are watching cartoons in the sitting room. Gabriela and Adrianna are in the kitchen, talking. They are close enough for them to monitor the children, through the open pigeon hole. They have two half-full packets of juice and two full glasses of juice. Gabriela says that they need to talk to Marianna as soon as possible. Adrianna says that Martin and Marianna's relationship is none of their business.

Gabriela says that's true but if Marianna is pregnant things change. Adrianna sips her glass of juice then asks Gabriela what she means. Gabriela says that so far, they have all given Martin his space and let him have a relationship with Marianna, even though it is awkward because of her past mistakes. She sips her glass of juice and adds that pregnancy changes everything especially if Marianna knows and she is keeping it from Martin.

Adrianna asks Gabriela why she thinks Marianna would keep her pregnancy a secret. Gabriela shrugs and says that she is not sure. A look of horror passes through Adrianna's face as she realizes something. She asks Gabriela if she thinks Marianna was considering an abortion. Gabriela frowns at the thought. She says that she hopes not. She says that Martin would never get over it or forgive Marianna if he knew. Adrianna adds that he wouldn't forgive them either. Gabriela says that she saw how her cousin was after Emma died while pregnant with their child and, she wouldn't want to see him in such a place again.

Back at Claudia's house,

Claudia, Aurelio, and Aranza have all served and started eating. Claudia tells Aurelio and Aranza that it is time she told them why she wanted to talk to them. She says that after everything that has happened, she has been thinking a lot about the future. She adds she is old and, it reaches a point one just does that. Aranza looks at her suspiciously and asks her if she is sick. She adds that she doesn't like keeping secrets from Antonio and doesn't want to be put in a tough spot. Aurelio shakes his head. Claudia assures them that she isn't sick. She says that she wanted to let them know of a decision she had made.

Aurelio asks her what she is talking about. Claudia says that she thought that it would be best if she gave them the house. Both Aurelio and Aranza are left speechless. Claudia wants to do what? She looks at them and smiles. She then shrugs and says that she is old and she wants the house passed down. Aurelio asks her what about Antonio. Claudia says that she doesn't think he will have a problem. 

She then adds that he bought a very good house and anyway she still has some more houses. Aranza says she doesn't know what to say. Claudia says that she has talked to Antonio severally since she came back and he is okay financially. She says such a house above everything else needs a remarkable woman to be its lady and run it. She also adds (to Aurelio) that he too is Juan Patricio's grandson and he can take it as part of his inheritance.