Episode 178

 

Back at Hernan and Adrianna's house,

Hernan says that he was concerned because she seemed lost, deep in her thoughts. Adrianna shrugs and says that she is fine. She then moves away from Hernan. He, however, follows her. He quickly, reaches her and stretches one hand, and holds one of her arms. She turns and looks at him. He tells her that they are a team and that he will always be there for her. Adrianna looks at Hernan and says that she knows that. She insists that she is fine. They stare into each other's eyes.

Hernan then releases her hand and traces a finger down her face. He then kisses her and she kisses him back. After a few minutes, Hernan releases her. He then holds her hand as they go to their room. As soon as the door is locked, Hernan moves near Adrianna. He places one hand at her waist. He then places the other on her face. He then uses it to trace a line down her face. They then continue kissing each other. After some time, he again releases her and gently carries her onto the bed. They slowly begin to undress, as they continue kissing each other.

Back at Martin and Marianna's quarters,

Marianna is in the kitchen when Martin comes back. She is drinking a glass of juice. When she hears the door open, she leaves the kitchen. They see each other. Marianna then turns to go towards their bedroom, but Martin calls her. She turns and walks towards him. Martin starts by apologizing. He says he knows that it's a bit late, but walking refreshes him and clears his mind. Marianna says that it's not a problem. She adds that for the past few days, he seems to have had a lot to think about. Martin asks her why she hasn't said anything.

Marianna says that she didn't want to bother him or stress him more. Martin holds up Marianna's face so that, she could look at him. He tells her that he loves her and he would like her to be more comfortable around him. He adds that he would also like her to feel free enough to tell him anything. Marianna says that she will work on it. Martin says that he would like to tell her something. Marianna asks him what it is. Martin admits that he overheard her on the phone earlier. Marianna is shocked and afraid. She asks Martin why he didn't remain in the house.

Martin says that he needed time to think over it and he also wanted to give her and her cousin time to finish their conversation. Marianna asks him how he knew she was talking to Renata. Martin says that her cousin is the only person she would tell such personal thoughts and fears. Marianna says that's true. She then apologises to Martin and asks him if he is angry at what she said. Martin says that he isn't. He adds that he can't be angry because she was true and honest. 

He also adds that he is a little disappointed and hurt that she didn't feel she could trust him enough to tell him how she felt. Marianna apologises again. Martin says that it's fine. He adds that she doesn't have anything to worry about. He adds that things are much better and the twins will be okay when he decides to marry her. Marianna asks him if he is sure. Martin says that he is. He adds that everyone has seen how much she has grown as a person and how much they love each other. Martin then kisses her on the forehead.

Four days pass during which, Hernan notices Adrianna's change in mood. Whenever he tries to broach the topic, she insists that she is fine or changes the topic.

On Tuesday,

At Montes De Alba Inc.,

Gabriela is on her way into a lift when Antonio enters. They are going to the same place-Gabriela's office. Gabriela asks Antonio if they can have lunch together. Antonio says that he has a prior commitment. Gabriela tells him to reschedule. She adds that he's always busy during lunch with meetings or catching up with Aurelio, Adrianna, or Aranza. Antonio says that he can't. Gabriela frowns. She asks who he is meeting. She adds that if it's his grandmother, she can understand because Claudia is capable of coming to his office and dragging him out. Antonio smiles and says that his grandmother would do that. They arrive, on the floor, they are heading to and the lift opens.

The hallway is clear. Gabriela asks him who he is meeting. Antonio avoids answering the question. He then opens the door and they enter Gabriela's office. Antonio goes to the shelves. He picks a blue folder and says that he came for the documents; he had left the previous day. Gabriela says that's not a problem. She adds that she wants to know why he is being mysterious. Antonio tells her that she is being dramatic. Gabriela glares at him. Antonio shrugs and says that he is meeting Hernan. Gabriela is shocked. She asks him why he would meet her brother to discuss company affairs behind her back. Antonio smiles and moves near her.

Elsewhere,

In Hernan's office,

He is going through, some files in preparation for a meeting the next day. He abruptly stops and closes the document. He then wakes up from his chair and begins pacing around. He can't concentrate on the document. He thinks about how Adrianna has been acting over the past few days. There has been a difference in her. She has been a little sad. He asks himself if he did something to anger her or if she is going through something and she doesn't want to tell him. He also asks himself if she is happy with him and with the life that they are building together.

Back with Gabriela and Antonio,

Antonio tries to touch Gabriela, but she recoils and glares at him. She tells him to leave her alone. Antonio tells her to relax. He says that he loves her and he would never betray her. He adds that her brother wouldn't betray her either. Gabriela then asks him what he and her brother are going to talk about. Antonio says it's just things. Gabriela tells him that he is being evasive and suspicious. Antonio sighs and says that Hernan called him and wanted to talk to him. Gabriela asks what it was about. Antonio says that he wouldn't say much but said it wasn't about the company. Gabriela then says it must be something personal.

Antonio shrugs and says it must be. Gabriela smiles sweetly, much like Aranza would in a similar situation. She tells Antonio that they are going. He looks at her like she is crazy and asks her what she means by they are going. Gabriela says exactly that. She says that she wants to see what her brother wants. Antonio says that if Hernan wanted to talk to her, he would have called her instead. Gabriela frowns. She says that he might get annoyed but he will get over it. She adds that she is Hernan's twin and she knows him best. Antonio reluctantly agrees.

Later,

At lunchtime,

At the community center,

It is lunchtime and Marianna is about to head off for lunch, with her colleagues, when someone calls out her name. Marianna turns. It is one of their other colleagues. The lady walks upto them and greets everyone. She then tells Marianna that she has a visitor who wants to see her in the waiting room. Marianna asks who it is. The lady says that she doesn't know. Marianna says it's fine and begins heading towards the waiting room.

Back at Montes De Alba Inc.,

In Hernan's office,

Hernan is a little surprised when Antonio enters with Gabriela. Antonio tells Hernan that Gabriela insisted and she can be quite stubborn. Gabriela glares at Antonio, as they sit on the two adjacent chairs. Hernan says that he knows his sister very well and she is forceful and stubborn when she wants her way. Gabriela glares at her brother. She tells him that since he is the one who wanted to meet with Antonio, he should get to the point and tell them what's going on.

Hernan tells Gabriela that she is annoying and nosy. She frowns but ignores him. Hernan then turns and tells Antonio that he wanted to talk to him about Adrianna because he knows her best. Antonio gets worried and asks Hernan if Adrianna is fine. Hernan says that more or less she is fine. He adds that he has however noticed, that over the past few days, she has been a little different. He also adds that something is bothering her but she won't tell him about it.

Gabriela asks Antonio if Adrianna has talked to him. Antonio says that she hasn't. He adds that he has also noticed a difference. He adds that he asked her about it, but she would smile and say that she is fine. Antonio then remembers something. He then says that he might know what is bothering Adrianna. Hernan asks Antonio what he thinks is the problem. Antonio says that Adrianna is either jealous, annoyed, or both. Gabriela looks at Hernan.