EPISODE 162

 

Elsewhere, at Martin's house,

Martin leaves Dianna's room, with a storybook in his hand. Marianna who was in the kitchen, asks him if she is asleep. Martin says that she is. The air is thick with tension. He then goes to a bookshelf and places Dianna's storybook. He asks Marianna if she has seen his phone. She says that he left it near the bedside lamp. Martin goes into the room. Marianna closes her eyes for a second. She then remembers what Renata, Adrianna, and Gabriela told her. She tells herself that she has delayed talking to Martin long enough. She takes in a deep breath and goes after Martin. 

Meanwhile, Martin connects his phone to the charger.

He then remembers the day that Marianna broke down. He tells himself that even though she hasn't cried since then, he can still sense that there is something that is bothering her. He says that he wants nothing more than to be there for her and to help her. He hears the door being opened and turns. Marianna enters. Martin moves near her. He asks her if she is fine. Marianna says that she is. She says that they have to talk. Marianna is afraid of starting the conversation. Martin traces a finger down her face. She says to herself that she can't do it and turns to leave but Martin holds onto her. Marianna looks at him.

He tells her that whatever it is, he is there to help her. He adds that he will never abandon her. Marianna closes her eyes for a few seconds. Martin kisses her forehead. Marianna opens her eyes. She takes a deep breathe then says that she is pregnant. Martin is shocked. It was bigger than anything he could have expected. Marianna says that she is a mess. She says that with Dianna, she had her as part of a scheme and now she is pregnant again, and the timing is horrible. She says that her future is not certain or secure and bringing in another child just complicates things. Marianna frees herself from Martin and goes and sits on the bed. She looks down. Martin is still shocked. Marianna starts to cry.

Back at Claudia's house,

Antonio says that he doesn't doubt what she just said but he can't help but be afraid. He says the thought of her living in a house alone scares him. Claudia smiles and tells him to relax. She adds that her life will not stop just because his father and his grandfather made the wrong choices. She says that like all changes it will be awkward and painful but she will be okay. Claudia then says that she has a question of her own. Antonio asks her what it is. Claudia asks him to be honest with her and to tell her how he feels about her giving Aurelio and Aranza the house. Antonio says that he doesn't have a problem with it because Aurelio is his cousin and also deserves a part of his grandfather's wealth.

Claudia says that a lot has happened since they found out about Aurelio and Armando, and she feels that it is only right that Aurelio, Armando, and Rosa Milagros get something from his grandfather's property. Antonio says that it is a good idea. He says that it would only be fair for them to get their birthright. Claudia says that she has been through so much with the past few months being so difficult and she has grown as a person and changed a lot. She then tells Antonio that they should look over his grandfather's properties and do what should have been done a long time ago.

Antonio says that they should give Aurelio, Armando, and Rosa, their share of the inheritance. Claudia says yes. Antonio then asks his grandmother if she would know if his grandfather wrote a will. Claudia says that she isn't so sure. She adds that his grandfather has always been very private and secretive. She then asks Antonio why he is asking. Claudia says, maybe his grandfather included his uncle and cousins in his will. Claudia says it could be possible. She adds that either way they should begin the process of giving his uncle and cousins their share of the inheritance. Antonio agrees.

At Hernan and Adrianna's house,

Adrianna tells herself that Hernan could be just as stubborn as his sisters. She tells him it's not like they will move into the house next to his sister's. She says that the place is big enough for them to live on opposite ends from Gabriela and Antonio. Hernan tells Adrianna that she doesn't understand what he is trying to say. He adds that growing up, he and Gabriela were always treated by people as if they were a pair that were joined at the hip.

He says that when one of them went somewhere, people would be like where is the other one and proceed to ask a dozen questions. He adds that the fascination was irritating and the thought of living in the same area as his sister is annoying. He says that if people knew they were twins it would have been worse. Adrianna says that she understands him and his need for space from his sister. She says that she loves the neighborhood Gabriela and Antonio live in but if he doesn't want to live so close to his sister, they can choose another place. To herself, she says that she will work on convincing him otherwise.

Back at Martin's house,

Martin walks over to the bed and sits near Marianna. He calls her but she doesn't look up. She continues crying. He tells her that she needs to relax and be calm, for both her sake and their child's sake. Marianna lifts her head and wipes her face. She stands up and begins to walk towards the door. Martin reaches the door before her. She looks up at him and says that she told him what she needed to and she needs to go. He says that she can't just drop such a bombshell and then leave. He asks her where she was going to go. Marianna says that she was going to go to Dianna's room. Martin moves closer to her and places a kiss on her forehead. He tells her that she isn't alone and he will be there for her and their child.

He asks her why she is trying to push him away. Marianna tells him that she has no idea what he means. Martin says that she is acting like she is on the pregnancy journey alone. He says that he is shocked but he is happy and given the circumstances, they will need each other even more. Marianna sighs, she says that she is not trying to push him away. She says that she is just scared over their child's future. Martin says that they will figure things out together. He then asks her who knows about her pregnancy. She says Renata, Adrianna, and Gabriela. She says she told Renata, while Adrianna and Gabriela figured things out after talking to him. Martin shakes his head and says, my nosy cousin. He then asks her if Adrianna and Gabriela talked to her.

Marianna says they did. Martin then asks her how she feels. Marianna says she's okay. She says that it's pretty early on and she hasn't had any symptoms. She adds that she wants to start going for checkups so that she can get checked and get supplements or whatever else she needs. Martin places one of his hands over Marianna's belly protectively. In there, his child was growing. It was magical, there was no better feeling. Marianna looks up at him. When they were together it seemed as if time stood still. With the other hand, Martin traces a finger down Marianna's face. He then begins kissing her. Marianna places her hands around his shoulder. Martin releases her belly and carries her to the bed. With semi-urgency, they begin to undress each other, as Martin continuously traces a flurry of kisses down her face.

Two weeks later, on a Saturday,

The big day had finally arrived. The day of Anna Patricia and Gabriel's wedding. The church compound was heavily secured in advance. Aranza and Aurelio were to be the maid of honour and best man respectively, with Adrianna, Gabriela, Antonio, Martin, Marianna, and Hernan also in the line-up. Dianna and Gisela were to be the flower-girls while Ricardo, Hannibal, and Thiago were to be the pageboys.

At the Montes De Alba mansion,

Anna Patricia is there with Adrianna, Gabriela, Aranza, Marianna, Gisela Paulina and Dianna.

At the Diaz Mansion,

Hernan and Martin are out in the compound. Martin asks Hernan why he looks so worried. Hernan says that both Helena and Carlos and Isabella and her group have been quiet. He says that it's so hard to believe that they gave up just like that. Martin agrees. He says that even with the extra security measures, he is still worried that something will go wrong.

Elsewhere,

Isabella is awake in her room, in the place where she is hiding with Alejandro and Horacio. She hears a knock on the door. She frowns but goes to open it. It is Alejandro. She asks him what is going on. She looks at her watch and says that it is 8:05 am and for a weekend it's too early for them to be bothering her. Alejandro enters and tells her that her beauty sleep will have to wait because they have a potential emergency on their hands. Isabella asks him what he is talking about. Alejandro says that Horacio is not there. Isabella shrugs. She says that it's not a cause for concern despite them being on the run.

She adds that he was probably tired of being cooped up and wore his disguise and went for a stroll. Alejandro says that it is very suspicious that the day, Horacio goes for a stroll so early happens to be the day that Anna Patricia and Gabriel are getting married. Isabella says that she doesn't see what Anna Patricia and Gabriel's wedding has to do with Horacio. Alejandro says that it's a guarantee that the Montes De Alba's and all of their friends are in one place and therefore it's a good opportunity for payback. Isabella thinks about what Alejandro has just said. She then tells him that they should go and search Horacio's room and confirm whether he is there or not.

Back at the Montes De Alba Mansion,

Claudia and Clara are in one section of the garden. Clara tells Claudia that she is surprised that she wanted to talk to her. Claudia shrugs and says that given all that happened in the past and how she treated her (Clara) they have to talk. She adds that a lot can probably be said between them but she would want to start by apologizing for how bad she was to her, Aurelio and Armando. Clara smiles and says that she had long forgiven her. Claudia is surprised.

Clara asks her why she is surprised. She says that none of them is to blame for anything. She adds that Juan Patricio is the one who is at fault. Claudia says that knowing now just what a scumbag her husband is, she doesn't understand what she ever saw in him. Clara says that at that particular point it doesn't matter because finally Juan Patricio will pay for his crimes. Claudia says she can't wait for that to happen. She adds that she looks forward to enjoying the rest of her life with her grandson, great-grandson, and future great-grandchildren.

Back in the place, where Isabella, Horacio, and Alejandro are hiding,

Isabella and Alejandro are in Horacio's room. The place looks neat. It was as if no one slept there or someone woke up early. Alejandro goes to the electric sockets. Isabella also looks around. Alejandro can't see any cables or chargers. He turns to Isabella and says just like he thought, there is no electric appliance or charger attached. Isabella sighs and tries to call Horacio. The call doesn't go through. She tries but it doesn't go through. They had thrown away their old lines and were using new ones that only they knew. Isabella says that the only thing that they can do is be extra careful. She adds that if Horacio has something planned for the wedding, regardless of whether it succeeds or fails, the police could find a link to them and catch them.

A short while later, still at the Montes De Alba Mansion,

Anna Patricia is getting her hair and makeup done. Dianna is there sitting by her side. Adrianna and Gabriela enter the room. They are both ready. They both look stunning in their blue bridesmaid dresses. Anna Patricia asks Gabriela if she has seen her grandmother. Gabriela says that she hasn't. Adrianna says that she saw Clara talking to Claudia. Both Anna Patricia and Gabriela are surprised. Adrianna shrugs and says that after everything that happened, the two of them had to talk.

Elsewhere,

Horacio has just arrived back in the city. He comes off the bus and looks around. He then smiles. As this is going on, back at the Diaz Mansion, Gabriel is taking a walk with Ricardo and Hannibal on each hand, Thiago as mischievous as always is exploring the mansion. Meanwhile, Ramon and Santiago have discovered that they have a lot in common and are busy talking. Damian and Armando are also deep in a conversation.

A little while later,

Horacio looks at his phone and sees missed calls from both Alejandro and Isabella. He smiles and ignores them. He says that he has to make Antonio pay for everything. He says that Antonio took Gabriela away from him and was key in him losing everything else including his freedom. He adds that he won't allow Antonio and Gabriela to be happy.

Sometime later,

The Montes de Alba's and their friends and family have arrived for Gabriel and Anna Patricia's wedding. People are sitting in church waiting for the bridal party. There is chatter among the crowd. Gabriel is at the front with Aurelio, Hernan, Martin, Antonio, Ricardo, Hannibal, and Thiago. Renata who is seating next to Octavio looks first at Thiago then at her parents, who are sitting across from her. They both smile at her, they are all thinking the same thing. Thiago, her ever-restless son, looks like he would rather be running around with his cousin than be still during the church service. 

Just then, the tune to announce that the bride has arrived begins to play and everyone stands up and turns. First, it's Dianna and Gisela Paulina. They are holding flower baskets and throwing flowers as they go along. Next come in Adrianna, Gabriela, and Marianna. Finally, what everyone was waiting for. Ramon begins walking Anna Patricia down the aisle. Aranza, who is holding the dress, follows. Gabriel watches Anna Patricia intently as she walks down the aisle. She is a vision of beauty and perfection in white.