Las Juanas 101-110

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(Writers of this great telenovela: Bernardo Romero Pereiro & Juanita Samper.
This was done for entertainment purposes. No copyfright infridgement is implied.)

EPISODE 101-EPISODE 110

EPISODE 101

Todoelmundo has been put on the couch in the living room. Everyone has now gathered around, Calixto asks Todoelmundo. “Now then who were the president’s of Colombia in this century.” Juana Matilde puts on his glasses and tells him. “Alright really think.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes think really hard.” Todoelmundo tells him, “umda oh man Don Calixto. I just don’t remember a single one.” Calixto tells him, “not a single one?” Tere tells him, “but you know what the whole world knows. What happened to your memory son?” Todoelmundo tells them, “I just don’t know. Its like a mysterious hand, erased everything that I knew. Oh dear lord.” He start walking too the door, Tere follows him. “Todoelmundo Todoelmundo get back here.” Juana Matilde tells him, “maybe he got run over or something. Hey do me a favor, if something is going on explain it too me. For I don’t understand a thing, oh what has occured to poor Todoelmundo.” Calixto tells them, “he has an attack of amnesia. That is the only explination.” Juana Bautista tells him, “an attack just like that? Its just so very strange, it seems supernatural.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh Juana Bautista don’t tell me those things it scares me so.” Juana Valentina asks, “do you really think Don Calixto its amenesia that attack Todoelmundo?” Ophelia has come by, and talks to Tere. “Juana Valentina Dona Dona is asking. When are you going to visit her?” Juana Valentina utters,”me?” Calixto simply looks away.

At the dolorosa Octavio tells them, “wait so he organizes a political lunch. He has everyone from the political area to come, then he tells them. Hey I don’t want to be governor? So what was the reason that he gave?” Mauricio tells him, “nothing he announced in front of everyone. I am renouncing my candidacy for the department of sucre. That is what he said, nothing else. You want to hear something worse guys, he said he will fully support his opponent Agusto Ruda.” Poncho tells him, “no way Mauricio your father has lost his mind. He has given up politics, or they have paid him off son.” Mauricio angrily tells him, “hey leave your assumptions aside Sarmiento.” Poncho tells him, “but there’s no explanation into what he did.” Mauricio tells him, “no there isn’t.” Gualberto tells him, “that’s weird hey Poncho give him a free beer.” Poncho tells him, “sure it will be a courtesy of the house.” Octavio asks, “hey when is Poncho so generous?” Gualberto tells him, “that is something I don’t believe. Hey this morning I came for breakfast. Get this, he offered to pay for my meal. He said the same thing, courtesy of the house.” The man in the white hat gets up, goes by them then he takes off. Todoelmundo arrives, still looking stunned. Octavio tells them, “wait a minute Poncho Sarmiento a generous guy? Fuentelafria’s father quits politics, something strange is going on here.” Gualberto tells him, “well that is what I’m saying.” Poncho tells him, “hey todoelmundo get over here. Here’s a courtesy beer.” Todoelmundo tells him, “give me a double rum I need it.” Poncho tells him, “double rum this early but you only drink half a beer.” Octavio asks, “Todoelmundo do you know about a man. Who give up his political aspirations? Who decides to support his other opponent?” Todoelmundo tells him, “various causes but I can’t remember a single one.” Everyone simply stares at him.

Juana Valentina is getting ready to go out. “Now then your getting married on the 12th. So all that’s left is to find out, about the others.” Juana Bautista ask, “and what is the hurry?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I need to know when can I plan on leaving. When the last one of you gets married, I plan on leaving corozal. Well do I look ok, to go see Dona Dona?” Juana Bautista tells her, “you are who you are very beautiful.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh Juana Bautista this anxiousness doesn’t go away. What is she going to ask me? Well with you all, and your boyfriends. She asked about the marriage and the futures. What is she going to talk about? What is that senora, going to talk about with me? For you know, my situation is different than yours.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well before hand knowing the full intentions of Dona Dona. I just wouldn’t want to read her cards. She’s a undeciphered woman.”  Juana Valentina utters, “oh lord what is she going to tell me? What could she tell me?” Juana Bautista tells her, “your only going to know when the conversation is over.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I prefer not to go but…” Juana Bautista tells her, “well the thing is your an aries. You don’t advert nothing, and go towards a difficult situation.” Juana Valentina tells her, “with all of you she talked of love. With me, what could the topic be truthfully?” Juana Bautista tells her, “Juana Valentina we have already spoken. Maybe the topic is the same.” Juana Valentina asks, “but what is that senora going to ask me about love. For I have no boyfriend? What are we going too see?” Juana Bautista tells her, “remember above all Dona Dona is a mother. A mother has an intuition that doesn’t fail.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I am relaxed because between Ruben and I there’s absolutely nothing period.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I really sure want to believe that Juana Valentina. But love jumps in your eyes, and you can tell. Its just simply, nothing but love.”

Miguel is with Juana Matilde on the terrace. “Well tomorrow Octavio is going to ask for Juana Manny’s hand in marriage. Soon it will be our turn.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh that sounds so delicious my love. Tell me something, why don’t we just pick the 12th on the next month. What do you think?” Miguel ask, “why the 12th?” Juana Matilde tells him, “you know the truth is its Terezalsura’s idea. You know all of us, getting married on the 12th. That’s the day Orlando and Juana Bautista is getting married. Oh what do you think my love?” Miguel tells her, “well you know that’s a great idea. One single party, and we save a lot of money.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes that’s true yes sir. Plus if Juana Calidad, and Juana Manny want to marry on that same day. We save even more money, don’t you think so?” Miguel tells him, “oh yes it sure does sound good. Hey your become an economics, your giving the nun competition.” He laughs, and Juana Matilde becomes spell bound. “Oh dear lord, what a gorgeous looking man. The man with the white hat, goes by the pink house. That is the most gorgeous looking man, I have ever seen in my life.” Miguel grabs her, “listen here your with me and your looking at another man.” Juana Matilde uttes, “me well I just saw that he just past by. Listen its like, you see a beautiful woman walking by. You stare at her, that’s all.” Miguel tells her, “listen I may look at the beautiful woman. But I am not left standing there dumbstruck.” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen my love don’t be jealous? The only man I truly love in this world is you.” Then they kiss, oh man your kisses taste like dirt. Usually you taste like coconut and honey. But today its taste like dirt man. What are you eating dirt or what? Oh no?” Then she heads inside, he simply utters. “Dirt?

Calixto is visiting the judge. Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “now then I have visited the location that Margarita liked.” Calixto tells him, “oh thanks a lot comparde. So what did the man have to say?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “listen the man says its a go. He is going to give me the papers, all you have too do is sign them. Plus considering its you, you don’t need to be financed.” Calixto tells him, “yes just because word spread that the harvest was a great one. Oh I don’t need financing for nothing, the bank is very happy. In fact they come out of the street, offering my business comparde. Oh what the power of money?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “yes its disgraceful plus the rest what?” Calixto tells him, “yes very good Juana Bautista can recover her place. Ruben has already written to his friend in Medillin. So he can give me the details of that telescope. Now I just have to talk, to that music teacher for Juana Matilde. You know to fully arrange things with him.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well it seems at last your going to get exactly what you want.” Calixto tells him, “oh yes of course but its my full satisfaction. But my daughters fully deserve this. You saw how those girls acted, in the face of all that crisis. Now all that’s left is to find out, what Juana Calidad wants. Regarding Juana Valentina, just like last time. She’s not going to want a single thing from me. Even my last name will she accept.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well too me that sounds quite strange? Well the way she treats you, well its like the way a daughter treats her father. She loves her sisters greatly, she lives for them. She acts like a member of the family, but she won’t accept the last name. Unless…”

Calixto asks, “what comparde?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “oh its nothing important.” Calixto tells him, “apparently she says that she respects the man that raised her.” Judge Geremias tells him, “yes I guess that is the reason.” Calixto tells him, “the thing is with or without that last name. I have to tell her, she has to leave corozal.” Judge Gemias Guerra asks, “but why?” Calixto tells him, “well because of that promise of Dona. The one that doesn’t marry has to leave here. We know that Juana Valentina has no boyfriend. We all know that.” Juana Manny and Margarita Cruz shows up. “Oh mom at last were here, now you have everything ready for tomorrow.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “yes everything is ready. Well all except me, the thing is with that pagent festival there’s so much too do yet.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes there is.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “well then hello you two how are you both?” Juana Manny tells them, “hi father judge.” Judge Geremias Guerra utters, “hello Juana Manny.” Calixto asks, “listen I heard you like a location for the beauty salon. Congratulations, and you can count on them. Now then daughter, did you find out more about Todoelmundo.” Juana Manny tells him, “nothing.” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “what happened with Todoelmundo?” Calixto tells them, “Todoelmundo has lost his memory. He has forgotten everything that he used to know.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “but that is impossible.” Calixto tells him, “he seems to me like he’s got amnesia. I’m just saying, well I really have too go. The road is a long one, I have much too do.” Juana Manny tells him, “remember tomorrow they are asking for my hand.” Calixto tells her, “how can I forget that tomorrow I’ll be coming here. On time before the meal, I am also very afraid. Bye comparde, Margarita, bye daughter.” Juana Manny utters, “yes sir.”

Margarita Cruz tells Geremias, “dear I brought you your sweet cake the one’s that you love. Oh dear I contacted your uncles, I called them.” Juana Manny asks, “and what did they say?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “the one that talked was me. I told them about me getting remarried.” Juana Manny asks, “and how did they take the news?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well how can I say this Manny. The thing is I was very tense and nervous. You know thinking, about the reaction they were going too have. They were simply terrorized thinking, well that I was going to get remarried. But no, I was left quite surprised. I told them all about Geremias here, and they simply loved it. They were even pleasant about it, oh they said even they were coming to the wedding.” Juana Manny tells her, “mom they took the news just like that? Then they congratulated you?” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “and why shouldn’t they?” Juana Manny tells him, “oh judge you don’t know my uncles. But why would they react that way? Them not mentioning nothing?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “yes it did surprise me so very much. But they were very relaxed.” Juana Manny tells him, “that story I don’t believe very much. Then the judge acts weird, he stares with lust at Juana Manny’s legs. Judge why are you looking at me like that?” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “looking at me like what?” Juana Manny tells her, “look forget it mom ok I’ll be calling you ok bye Judge. Ok I’m going to leave this bag in the front.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “yes in the front table there bye Manny.” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “why did she become so very nervous?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh Germias she’s just nervous that’s all. Tomorrow they are going to ask her, for her hand in marriage.” Juana Manny leaves the house, the man with the white hat walks by. Juana Manny utters, “and what movie did they take him out.”

Manuel Efe is driving around, when he comes face to face with the man in the white hat. He utters, “daaa.” Then drives off, the man simply grins.

Manuel Efe arrives at the salguero house. He stares and stares at the door. Ruben asks, “what have you seen a ghost?” Manuel Efe utters, “hi cousin.” Ruben tells him, “I didn’t except to be seeing you around here?” Manuel Efe tells him, “I didn’t expect me being here either. Well I came by to give my aunt a message.” Ruben tells him, “I’ll call him oh how did it go with the man that was looking for you? So who was he?” Manuel Efe tells him, “well it was a man that had called. I completely forgot that I had called him.” Ruben tells him, “listen cousin usually you talk twisted but today your more worse than anything.” Dona Dona comes out of her room, “oh he hasn’t arrived yet. Oh hello nephew.” Manuel Efe tells her, “aunt I spoke to Mr. Savareti he told me he’s very busy. But he will try to give you the dress before the day of the wedding.” Dona Dona nervously bites her fingernails, “but what do you mean. He’s going to do the impossible, he hasn’t even come here. For me to show him, the model dress I want him to make for me. Plus he hasn’t taken my measurements.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well that’s what I told him.” Ruben tells her, “hey what’s the big deal put on the same dress as before.” Dona Dona tells him, “its for more than that. This concerns your wedding. If Mr. Savareti doesn’t comply, so what am I suppose to do now? What am I going to wear, well in my pajamas.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes that is what I was thinking aunt. I suggest we buy a dress, well that’s already made and ready. If you want, I can take you in my car to Barranquilla. Its no problem.” Ruben tells them, “well then I’m going to get a drink and come back.” Dona Dona tells him, “you know nephew that’s not a bad idea. Let me think.” Manuel Efe notices she’s quite twitchy. “Aunt are you very nervous?” Dona Dona tells him, “me nervous?” Manuel Efe tells her, “I remember before. When you were quite nervous you would eat your fingernails. Now once again you are eating your nails. Why are you so very nervous?” Dona Dona tells him, “well its for Ruben Calixto’s wedding. Or don’t you think I shouldn’t be, the day is almost upon us. I have no dress to put on.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes aunt.” Ruben returns, “what have you changed topics already?” Dona Dona tells him, “no we’re still discussing your wedding Ruben Calixto. Then she begins to feel the earth move, she falls down on her chair. Hey what was that?” Ruben asks, “feel what?” Dona Dona tells him, “didn’t you feel like a earthquake?” Ruben tells her, “its your impression that the earth is moving.” Manuel Efe very scared looks around.

(Nail Bitting is now being considered a mental illness.)

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Juana Valentina is going back and forth, she’s quite nervous. Juana Caliad yells out, “I’m coming.” Juana Valentina asks, “and where are you going Juana Calidad?” Juana Calidad tells her, “I don’t know I just want to go for a walk for a bit.” Juana Valentina ask, “now I would like your blessing I really do need it?” Juana Calidad asks, “and why are you so nervous what’s going on?” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen its nothing I just need your blessing. So then nothing can happen too me, I just need it now go ahead please.” Juana Calidad tells her, “Juana Valentina I’m not a priest nor a nun.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey what’s wrong with you stop fooling around and bless me. I am in a hurry girl.” Juana Calidad asks, “well what’s wrong with you? Why are you so nervous?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I’m going to talk to Dona Dona hurry it up.”Juana Calidad tells her, “alright may god protect you.” She can’t move her hand to do the blessing. In the end Juana Valentina asks, “girl what’s wrong?” Juana Calidad tells her, “nothing is wrong.” Juana Valentina ask, “and you what’s wrong with you.”

At the dolorosa, Todoelmundo continues too drink. Poncho tells him, ” listen man you’ve had five rums so far. Can’t you remember nothing? What are the countries of the world?” Todoelmundo tells him, “I just know the fall of the berlin wall. Well its like everything is now magical. Its like I know africa and europe, the rest are all a blur.” Then there’s an earthquake. Everyone takes off, and leaves the bar. Poncho asks, “is this an earthquake?” Todoelmundo tells him, “it sure looks like it.” Poncho tells him, “I’m more afraid of this. Than a drunk lugging a machete. When it stops, they return to the dolorosa. Well at least nothing has happened with the business.” Todoelmundo tells him, “it might be the end of the world.” Poncho asks, “what the year of the earthquakes.” Todoelmundo tells him, “I’ve never gone through this experience. Its simply written down.” Poncho asks, “named of what?” Todoelmundo tells him, “I remember some parts of the region before the earthquakes but I don’t remember any details. You know Poncho, I’m very afraid of what’s going too happen.”

The guys are all together, with Mauricio’s father. “Listen dad, this time around you could have won.” Gualberto tells him, “yes Mr. Fuentelafria we called everyone they would have voted for you.” Octavio tells him, “yes we talked too everyone.” Poncho runs to them, “hey did you hear the earthquake?” The guys utter, “what?” Poncho repeats, “but the earth moved.” Mauricio tells them, “listen guys we’re going to stop going to drink at the dolorosa. They are serving us drinks that are tainted. See there’s the proof.” They all laugh, Poncho tells them. “Listen too me, I am not crazy, drunk nor am I not intoxicated. The earth has moved just like that. It moved like the earth was jello.” Octavio tells him, “listen it probably was Lasador you all know. That yes it moves even the dead.” Lasador yells out, “hey that’s true.” Poncho tells them, “very funny listen everyone felt the earthquake.” Gualberto tells him, “listen what the whole world. We didn’t feel nothing.” Poncho tells him, “I was with Egidio and we were trying to figure out. Why he couldn’t remember nothing. Then the earth began too move.” Mauricio tells him, “listen we’re here trying to figure out. What has happened too my father, with his campaign. You and your head full of earthquakes.” Poncho utters, “hey if you believe me or not that’s your business.”

Gualberto utters, “what is that? Saint Juana Calidad Salguero has arrived.” Mauricio utters, “well hello my love.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well saint antonia maria clarice.” Mauricio tells her, “oh may her saintly name be blessed.” Juana Caliad asks, “well I came by to ask well. On our next beach trip, is this suit ok? She then shocks them all, when she opens her dress. Revealing a yellow bikini. So do you like this or no?” Octavio asks, “how about we take another picture?” Mauricio and the guys are speechless. Juana Calidad asks, “Mauricio you haven’t told me if you like it or not?” Mauricio tells her, “oh dear that’s very impressive.” Juana Calidad goes too him, “I knew you were going to like it. Then she proceeds to kiss him, take care boys bye.” Poncho asks, “are you sure she was going to be a nun?” Octavio utters, “may his saintly name be blessed.” The man with the white hat is just standing there. Juana Calidad smiles and waves at them. Octavio asks, “hey between us guys not to offend. What exactly happened?” Mauricio simply continues waving.

Over at the salguero house, Ruben is quite bored and asks. “What about the meal? Let me tell you, its better than the meal before Rubencho.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes its quite delicious.” Manuel Efe tells him, “what my thing is I’m very worried over your honeymoon Rubencho. A month is too short, to get too know someone. Well you know.” Someone’s at the door. Juana Valentina has arrived, “hello seno how are you doing?” Dona Dona tells her, “hey don’t act friendly with me. Come on in.” Manuel Efe gets up, “Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina utters, “hi Manuel Efe how are you today?” Manuel Efe tells her, “your in your home.” Juana Valentina coldly tells Ruben, “hello Ruben how’s it going?” Ruben utters, “hello Juana Valentina.” The two stare at one another for a minute. While Dona Dona, continues to stare at the two.

Dona Dona takes Juana Valentina towards the sewing room. “Come inside and sit down please. I have been talking with your sisters, and their boyfriends.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I am aware of that.” Dona Dona tells him, “your sisters have told me about their plans for the future. The four are planning on getting married, it will be in little time.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I know but what I don’t understand is. Why are you so interested in our lives?” Dona Dona tells her, “I wouldn’t call it interest. I would say, I would like to be advised everything that’s going on around me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well before you weren’t like that Dona Dona. Plus you have never been interested. In fact in getting close too us, well what is the change.” Dona Dona tells her, “the one that asked you too come was me. I’m the one that has come to ask you questions. Plus make commentaries.” Juana Valentina tells her, “fine then ask me anything you want I’m listening. Dona Dona smiles warmly at her, and gets up and gets ready to give her a hug then she stops. Are you feeling alright Dona?” Dona Dona tells her, “oh I was going to get something from here. Oh its fine, it doesn’t matter I’ll look for it later. She sits down, now then where were we talking about again?” Juana Valentina tells her, “you were asking about plans?” Dona Dona repeats, “yes you know as the big sister. All the plans regarding the rest of the juanas or no?”

Manuel Efe asks Ruben, “so she’s meeting up with all of them?” Ruben tells him, “yes and they’re boyfriends.” Manuel Efe asks, “and what are they talking about?” Ruben tells him, “well not exactly but they are discussing the future.” Manuel Efe tells him, “my guess is my aunt is trying to get them to leave corozal.” Ruben tells him, “well no they are discussing their plans here in corozal. She has been asking, about their wedding and such.” Manuel Efe ask, “well then what about Juana Valentina well the thing is. We have discussed marriage but, we haven’t made concrete plans for the future.” Ruben tells him, “yes cousin you have already told me.” Manuel Efe tells him, “daaa listen I know that you like me. Well would do anything to find out, what’s occurring in that sewing room. Right this minute.”

Juana Valentina tells her, “listen Dona Dona why don’t you get down to the grain already. Ever since I arrived, all you have talked about. Well are my sisters, their boyfriends, their wedding plans. I am sure, that you asked me to come here. To discuss something else.” Dona Dona tells her, “I just want you too understand. That your sisters, have confided in me their plans. I do approve of them.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes.” Dona Dona asks, “and you are you in love?” Juana Valentina tells her, “that is none of your business.” Dona Dona asks again, “are you in love yes or no?” Juana Valentina tells her, “like I said that is a part of my private life. I don’t have to comment it with you.” Dona Dona asks, “are you hiding something?” Juana Valentina tells her, “like I said this is my issue Dona Dona. Plus if I had something too hide, I really wouldn’t be telling you or yes.” Dona Dona tells her, “I know that you don’t have a boyfriend. That doesn’t signify that your heart, belongs to a man.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no man heart belongs to me anymore.” Dona Dona asks, “anymore?” Juana Valentina tells her, “its crying because its empty. Listen its sad to cry for love, but is sad to cry when you don’t have it.” Dona Dona tells her, “well I don’t know how to take your answer?” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen Dona Dona for me you don’t have too worry. I appreciate that you have been very nice towards my sisters. That you are now worried, about their well being and all but. I am used too taking care of myself. I don’t need anybody to tell me, what I can or not feel.” Dona Dona tells her, “careful with that tone of yours.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I am taking care of it. I simply want to tell you, that you don’t have too worry. My future, is nothing you should worry about. The only thing that I want too do, is leave here. Leave in peace you, your family, and leave your lives do you hear me. If that’s everything, then I’m going now excuse me.” Dona Dona yells out, “oh get back here..”

The girls are on the terrace, Juana Manny tells them. “Octavio tells me, its a real shame that Mauricio’s father isn’t govener. Even though they are always bothering Mauricio with that. They assure me, that man is good and could have done so much for this department.” Juana Calidad tells them, “the one that was completely surprised was Mauricio.” Juana Bautista tells them, “I think we were all affected.” Juana Matilde tells them, “the thing is I don’t know nothing about politics. Well I’m just saying. I don’t know.” The man with the white hat, has brought some good looking guys. Juana Calidad utters, “oh yes they are like hot cakes.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh yes lets go to the bakery and buy one for each of us. Then she looks at the guys. Oh man these guys are gorgeous.” Juana Bautista tells them, “hey if you like you all can come on inside. So I’m an Aquarius.” Juana Calidad utters, “hey this one’s name is Juan.” The man in the white hat smiles and just walks away.

Calixto has arrived home, and heads straight for a rum. “I just couldn’t tell Juana Valentina. I wonder why would she be talking too your mother.” Ruben tells him, “well truthfully I don’t know? Juana Valentina left without saying goodbye. Then my mother left, and simply went to her bedroom and closed the door. Neither said a word.” Calixto tells him, “well maybe Dona has changed her mind. That is why they had the conversation, maybe that’s why Juana Valentina might not have to leave.” Ruben utters, “oh I really hope so father. Well it would really be sad for my sisters, that they had too separate.” Calixto tells him, “well I’ll bring up the topic later to Dona. Then we will see what occurred.” Ruben tells him, “now then father the bank contacted me. The second cheque has already been sent.” Calixto tells him, “oh that’s great. Oh good I’m going to see, if I can get an appointment to see Mr. Gonzalez. He’s a bit costly, but one of the best medics of the region.” Calixto asks, “a doctor for what your not feeling well old man?” Calixto tells him, “no my guess is its sugar in the blood. I felt a bit almost like the earth was moving. I lost my equilibrium.” Ruben utters, “umda.” Calixto tells him, “oh you don’t have too worry about a thing. I don’t think its very grave. In any case, its best that Dr. Gonzalez gives me a check up.” Ruben tells him, “father I don’t think it has nothing too do with a doctor. Oh no, the thing is my mother felt it. It was an earthquake.” Calixto asks, “earthquake? Yes I’m guessing that I felt that.”

Over at the pink house, Juana Manny is telling two guys. “You know something, if that woman wasn’t a tractor. She would have gone down on the first round. Well if you had been there, I would have had more inspiration it would have been very interesting.” Juana Calidad tells a guy, “we could go to the beach. Or a place where we can be alone, so what do you think?” The guy utters, “I’d like that.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh you have a beautiful smile like an angel.” Juana Bautista touches a guy’s hands and tells him, “here is marked our encounter. See destiny wanted it to happen.” Juana Matilde tells one, “I would just love that you join me on my tour. But I just have too tell you, this tour is going to be a very long one. Well its a long one, I have too promote my first record. So would you care to come with?”

The guys all are gathered, and head straight to the girls. Poncho tells them, “hey if your all thinking about getting married on the same day. Well in the same days, why don’t we have one big bachelor party. We can have the reception at the dolorosa, but let me tell you I’m not going to be serving drinks for free.” Gualberto tells them, “see Poncho has returned to himself. Listen the breakfast you treated me, well I’m going to pay for it with my own money. Hey no more courtesy business.” Octavio tells him, “no listen if you want to give me courtesy breakfasts. I’d kindly receive them Poncho.” Orlando tells them, “you know guys I’m very worried over the case of Todoelmundo. Its just not normal, a man like him could forget everything just like that. Its just not logical.” Octavio tells him, “well you heard Don Calixto he says it might be amnesia.” Mauricio stops and sees the girls on the terrace. Orlando tells them, “hey I respect Don Calixto but that can’t be amnesia. Well if it was that were true, he would have forgotten all of our names.” Mauricio utters, “what the devil is that?” Poncho tells them, “listen are those the juanas and they are flirting with other guys. Or is this a vision?” Angrily Mauricio tells Juana Calidad, “this is how I wanted to find you. Ave maria purisima, he get her inside I want to talk to you. You buddy take off.” Octavio yells out, “Juana Manny you get over here.” Orlando yells out, “Juana Bautista get over here.” Miguel yells out, “Juana Matilde get over here. Juana Matilde kisses the guy, which infuriates Miguel even more. Hey no kiss, get the hell out of here guys.” Orlando pushes the guys away, “hey man you don’t know who you are messing with get out.” The guys simply laugh, and they go over to the man in the white hat. Poncho utters, “did you see their faces they are don juanas.” Gualberto tells him, “yes don juan’s.” Poncho asks, “can I tell you something?” Gualberto tells him, “is it what I’m thinking?” Poncho tells him, “man we have really saved ourselves for not being the juanas boyfriends. Man they’re a bunch of flirts.” The man with the white hat grins, and then walks away.

The girls inside, are now back too normal. Juana Bautista tells Orlando, “the truth is I don’t know what happened. We were outside, and we saw these guys. I don’t know, but before we knew it we got close to them and began talking too them.” Orlando angrily tells her, “oh how beautiful you lot see some guys. You happily go to them, and start talking too them. Without knowing why, well why did you lot do it? How could you have done that too me?” Juana Manny tells them, “hey those guys were very sympatico. So did my sisters, so what is the big deal so we talked too them without thinking.” Octavio tells her, “oh yes you weren’t thinking there’s no doubt. Oh yeah firecracker.” Mauricio tells Juana Calidad, “you did the same too me. Hey I have never ever was waiting, that you would do something like that to me. I’m so disappointed in you.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh Mauricio forgive me I just don’t know what’s happened too me Mauricio.” Juana Manny tells Octavio, “my scary frog listen by an impulse I talked to that guy. The important part is, the one that I love is you.” Juana Bautista tells Orlando, “I you Orlando. What we did, well it was outside of logic. But I just simply can’t explain what occured. The thing that’s clear, is that I do love you.” Juana Matilde tells them, “listen guys let me tell you something. Stop putting so much mystery into this guys.” Miguel tells her, “Juana Matilde its not the first time. You didn’t let go one day, to once again throw that guy in my face.” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen Miguel in the first place do stop yelling at me. If I did see that guy, well I I thought he was attractive that’s all. Well I don’t know, I’m just saying. It was like he had come from a different world. Hey I don’t kiss anybody like this. Then the girls hug and kiss their beaus. See the only man I do love is you. See the kiss you gave me, is once again coconut and honey.”

Over at the salguero house, Maria Delia is rambling on about the honeymoon. “All that’s left is our honeymoon trip.” Calixto tells her, “hey I’ll fix that up tomorrow morning.” Ruben tells him, “no no no what passports. We’re heading to cartagena by land, we will stay only for two days. Then take a car, to santa marta that’s all.” Maria Delia angrily tells him, “listen Rubensito if only you knew how to fly a plane. We would get there and everywhere, so very easy.” Ruben angrily tells her, “listen once we marry you will stop this nonsense of me flying a plane. Is that clear?” Maria Delia begins crying, “oh Rubensito don’t get angry with me.” Calixto tells her, “well Ruben likes his feet on the ground. Hey don’t let him climb up in the heavens.” Maria Delia tells him, “well if Rubensito flies a plane. Takes care of the family ranch, well everything will be comfortable if he knew how to fly a plane.” Ruben angrily tells her, “listen Maria Delia if you want a pilot than don’t marry me. Marry my cousin then.” Dona Dona comes running in, “did you feel that earthquake. It just started shaking, didn’t you feel it.” Calixto tells them, “hey this time around I didn’t feel nothing.”

Juana Valentina is now at home with Juana Bautista. “The thing is I don’t know, if she knows or not? I just don’t know.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I just don’t know why are you saying this?” Juana Valentina tells her, “you know the questions she was asking me. If I was hiding something? Hey one doesn’t ask that question, if one doesn’t have their suspicions.” Juana Bautista tells her, “oh yes that is so true.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I just don’t know what happened. In one minute, I wanted to tell Dona Dona. Yes Ruben and I are in love, but that’s now over its in the past all of it. Fortunately I calmed myself down. I controlled myself, and then left. I left before, I talked so very much. Oh it was something ugly.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well at least your out of that older sister.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh yes oh brother dear me. Oh these things.” Juana Bautista scared looks at her, “Valentina look at this.” Juana Valentina utters, “oh dear lord what does that signify? We’re going to get another misfortune, considering now that everything is getting better.” All the cards are blank.

Tere is with the girls in the living room. “Wait you mean all of you did this? None of you even talked about doing this? None of you made an agreement?” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes Tere it was quite strange. Its like it came from inside here. Its like it was spontaneous they say.” Tere tells her, “oh dear I’m starting to get scared girl.” Juana Calidad blesses herself, “oh Terezalsura don’t say that your scaring me.” Tere tells her, “its just that its so strange. Todoelmundo forgetting everything, just like it happened over night. So quickly, then you lot acting this way going after a bunch of strangers.”

Juana Bautista checks all her cards, they are blank. Juana Valentina ask, “Juana Bautista why is this like this? Who did this?” Juana Bautista tells her, “I don’t know I don’t understand nothing Juana Valentina. Nobody touches my cards, now what’s worse is we won’t know. What’s going to happen, its now gone deaf?” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh this isn’t normal oh dear lord.”

ADDITIONAL SCENES

Morning has come, and Tere is fixing everyone coffee. Juana Manny comes down, and Tere smiles. “Oh my dear Juana Manny today is your big day.” Juana Manny asks, “yes Tere hey turn around look at me. Tere asks, “alright look around.” Juana Manny twirls then asks, “so what do you think?” Tere tells her, “your divine now dear care for some coffee.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes thanks. Well I bought this over at Rosa Maria’s place. Well this was a gift from my father. They are sending him the bill. Oh Tere, do you think Octavio is going to like this?” Tere tells her, “hey Juana Manny if Octavio doesn’t like it. Well he’s blind.” Juana Manny simply laughs, then hits her arm. “Oh you and your things, thank you Tere.” Tere tells her, “I’m so happy that your happy.” Juana Manny tells her, “well thank you and thanks for the coffee. So do you like my make-up as well?” Tere tells her, “now lets see? Oh yes very beautiful, but you have to fix your hair.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh yes of course. I’m going to finish fixing myself up now. So then later it won’t be so late bye.” Tere utters, “ok my love bye. Once gone she looks upwards, oh if only my Juana Valentina was happy. It seems that won’t happen, its just impossible.”

(The shirt is missing some buttons. Unless that’s the style.)

Juana Matilde shows up, nicely dressed. “Good morning Tere.” Tere tells her, “Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde kisses her cheek, “so how are you girl?” Tere asks, “and what are you doing up early. Already nicely dressed girl?” Juana Matilde tells her, “I don’t know I got up I just got this weird feeling. Well of fixing myself up. Its just so very weird no?” Tere tells her, “oh yes strange coming from you. Well then care for some coffee.” Juana Matilde tells her, “sure but just sit there I’ll fix it myself. Oh there’s a cup, now then Tere. I have to tell you something quite important. Now then don’t you worry, about fixing my bed or my room. I woke up early today, I cleaned my bedroom.” Tere is quite shocked.

Juana Calidad comes out of her bedroom. She’s dressed very provocative, Mauricio is quite shocked. “Girl what is all this about?” Juana Calidad simply kisses him, and asks. “So how are you?” Mauricio tells her, “very surprised. Hey Cadi did we have a meeting or something?’ Juana Calidad tells him, “no I just wanted to change my look.” Mauricio stares at her behind and utters, “change you look? Oh my life? Well you are looking quite good.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well thank you.” Mauricio tells her, “well Cadi last night I talked to my parents. Well they would like it, well that me asking for your hand. Could it be possible well next Saturday.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well then I’ll make sure that Ruben tells Dona Dona.” Mauricio asks, “Ruben? My love why not talk to her directly? Why don’t you just call her?” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes its really direct but. No I just don’t have the guts.” Mauricio tells her, “well Cadi Dona Dona was very nice to us or don’t you think so?” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes but I just don’t know how she’s going to react. Maybe she will get bothered, that I am calling her over the phone. Just so she can ask for my hand as well.” Mauricio tells her, “really.” Then Juana Calidad goes to him, and begins kissing him non-stop.

Over at the salguero house, Ruben is dressed for the wedding. Dona Dona tells him, “now then son all that’s left is that it gets ironed. Well you are at the doors of getting married. It seems weird no?” Ruben tells her, “mother I am getting married. Well like I promised you, I would and that’s final. Maria Delia will be my wife, she will give you as many grandchildren. Well as you want, but please don’t ask me for anything else. Well then what did you discuss with Juana Valentina.” Dona Dona tells him, “various topics. The only thing clear, was that she was very much in love with someone. That someone, well broke her heart. Now she doesn’t love him, her love has become loathing.” Ruben asks, “so she told you just like that clearly?” Dona Dona tells him, “no but I’m a great interpreter.”

Later that day, Ruben goes to the pink house. Tere opens the door, “oh hello Ruben.” Ruben tells her, “hello Terezalsura.” Juana Valentina yells out, “hey Terezalsura.” Ruben tells her, “I have come to talk too my sisters.” Tere tells him, “well the only one here is Juana Valentina. For Juana Manny is now, well at the fancy lunch for her hand in marriage. The others left, but I don’t know where.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well I’m on my way out. If you want, come back later tonight if you want to talk to the rest.” Ruben tells her, “fine then you tell my sisters what I want to tell them. Definitely I am getting married on the 23rd.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes we are already aware of that date. For the bride has already given us. Well thank you” Ruben tells her, “yes its a date that couldn’t be changed.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well then that’s good then.” Ruben tells her, “Juana Valentina thank you very much. Thank you very much, for suggesting to Maria Delia. That she should forgive me, and that we don’t cancel our wedding.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen you don’t have to thank me for nothing Ruben.” Ruben tells her, “then it will be no problem that my sisters attend that ceremony.” Juana Valentina tells him, “alright and you be very happy Ruben Salguero.” They stare at one another, while Tere simply watches.

EPISODE 102

At the club, Margarita Cruz is telling everyone. “Well if the celebration works well, the constitution of the pageant. We can have this every single year, and at this time.” Calixto tells her, “oh yes but it won’t be as opportunistic than this year. We’re going to celebrate, the resurrection of the region and the total place of the sabanas.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “you know something that plague affected lots of people. Well I really think, we should be very carefully and prepared. So that thing doesn’t happen again.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “well the government is using what occurred in corozal. Have a center of studies, to be in charge of the vigilance and control all of the agriculture problems of the entire region. Well that is what the mayor told me.” Calixto tells them, “hey I’ll wait to see it before I will believe it.” Juana Manny glances at a very nervous Octavio. “Excuse me that I’m interrupting the conversation. Well the thing is, Octavio needs to tell you something.” Octavio tells them, “well yes now all of us know why were all here.” Juana Manny tells him, “yes scary frog they know why we’re here. Just tell them good.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “dear let the poor boy say in his own words.” Octavio tells her, “thank you Dona Margarita. Well as you all know, Juana Manny have been dating for quite some time. I really do love Juana Manny, for Juana Manny I will die.”

Margarita Cruz tells him, “well let me tell you that Juana Manny loves you as well. You are properly corresponded.” Octavio tells her, “thank you senora Margarita. Well what I want to ask you, well the thing is. Well Don Calixto, Dona Margarita and Judge Geremias Guerra. Here in front of my parents, I want to ask you, for Juana Manny’s hand so she can be my wife. I promise you, I will love her so very much. I will take care of her, with me she’s going to be very happy. For the rest of her life.” Calixto tells him, “now Octavio I have known you ever since you were born. I know your an honest hardworking boy. Well there’s nothing much to say about you. Well I just desire, that your marriage is very happy. May it last a very long time.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “well I am going to talk from me and Margarita. See she’s quite emotional, well she can’t do it. Juana Manny is for Margarita, the most important person in the world. We can say her entire life, well for me its the closest that I’m going to have a child. You all know, I am the godfather of Ruben Calixto. Well I am very happy, that Juana Manny joins a good family like yours the Portoreals. Who have always lived in corazal, who have distinguished yourself as dignified.” Octavio tells him, “thank you judge that was very kind.” Margarita Cruz crying tells them, “well I with love want to say from my heart. I really do wish you lots of luck.” Octavio tells her, “thank you senora Margarita.” Margarita tells her, “but you better take care of her.” Calixto tells them, “hey now why don’t we make a toast to the occasion.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells Margarita, “now Margarita you can’t drink with alcohol for your taking pills.” Margarita tells him, “hey the devil today with the medicines salute. Yes too Octavio and Juana Manny, such a beautiful couple. Juana Manny then burst out into uncontrollable laughter. Margarita Cruz tells them, it must be the nerves. Oh the poor thing.”

At the dolorosa Todoelmundo sits down with the gang. “Now then I was over taking a package to sincelejo. You can’t image who I saw, I saw Yolanda Del Cabrales. Apparently she’s the talk of the town lately.” Juana Calidad tells them, “listen I don’t like to talk ill about people. But that woman was looking for it.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes that’s true Juana Calidad. That strange attitude of hers please. Well please tell us this gossip.” Todoelmundo tells them, “no gossip but she’s the talk of sincelejo.” Juana Valentina asks, “now then what is everyone saying that we don’t know.” Todoelmundo tells them, “Yolanda Del Cabrales is going through a difficult moment.” Juana Valentina ask, “what do you mean? Why?” Todoelmundo tells him, “well first the cows stopped giving milk instead they are giving out water. Later she got the worst rash of hiccups, they were terrible. It hasn’t stopped in days, then her fingers nails well they continue to grow. She has to cut them every three hours. Now they say, she has become bald. Now she can’t say the letter hota instead she says mmm.” Poncho tells him, “the hota as a m. Oh no way todoelmundo your joking.” Todoelmundo tells them, “no way I’m serious.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey don’t come here todoelmundo with your jokes and lies.” Todoelmundo tells them, “yes and why would I lie you tell me.” Juana Calidad tells him, “todoelmundo is telling the truth. I guess that god is punishing her.” Juana Bautista tells them, “she has all the characteristics of bad luck.” Tere tells them, “yes that doesn’t sound like good luck. I won’t argue with that.” Juana Bautista tells her, “all her bad luck will disappear in seven years.”

Juana Calidad tells her, “oh no Juana Bautista don’t say that. It scares me so.” Juana Bautista tells them, “now on the date of the anniversary of our father and Dona Dona. A mirror was smashed, that signifies seven years of bad luck. But what we didn’t know, was who it was going to fall upon. But its wasn’t clear, now we know its Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Juana Valentina tells her, “its just your suspicions girl.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen all the suspicions eventually have a grain of truth Juana Valentina.” Todoelmundo tells them, “the bad luck because of one breaks a mirror. This is a superstition that’s quite strange and old. Plus it was made before, the mirrors we know were formed into ever existed.” Tere utters, “oh Todoelmundo?” Todoelmundo tells them, “the first mirrors were used by the Greeks. Egyptians, and the Hebrews. They were made out of copper and metals. Gold and bronze as well, they made them from unbreakable glass.” Tere yells out, “Todoelmundo you are at last recovering your memory.” Todoelmundo tells them, “it was also back in christ’s era. The greeks, well they created captoromancia.” Juana Matilde asks, “todoelmundo now its clear too all of us. That your once again back too normal. Now then please, you don’t have to show off to us alright. I am begging you alright.” Todoelmundo tells them, “I’m just saying what the entire world knows.” The gang laugh and cheer, Juana Matilde tells them. “Three cheers and applause for Todoelmundo.” Poncho tells them, “I’m glad he’s better.” Then the man in the white hat arrives, Mauricio asks. “Hey that guy in the white hat isn’t he a bit strange?” Juana Valentina tells them, “strange no but that man is sure attractive or no?” Miguel utters, “attractive?” Tere asks, now then why don’t we start something else. Who were all the presidents, of the republic of colombia. Of the 20th century.” Juana Bautista notices something, Todoelmundo smiles and gets ready. “Now then the presidents of the republic of colombia. Of the 20th century, lets begin with. Well then…” Orlando asks, “now then don’t fool around tell us.” Todoelmundo freaks out, “I’ve forgotten.” Gualberto utters, “how could he lose his memory again?”

Ruben is miserable in his bedroom. He plays with the string of his bowtie, and stares sadly at it. Dona Dona enters, “10 cents for your thoughts.” Ruben tells her, “mother you are trying to buy thoughts very cheaply mother.” Dona Dona tells him, “getting too know my son. It should turn out free or no? Are you worried?” Ruben tells her, “no now there’s nothing too worry about. Everything will go back the way things were.” Dona Dona tells him, “no for your going to get married soon.” Ruben tells her, “oh mother before I was also about to get married.” Dona Dona tells him, “but you don’t seem so excited about this. On the contrary, you look very dismayed.” Ruben tells her, “no I just have a doubt but the thing is once I marry Maria Delia. I will be in charge of the business aspects of the Espina’s. I won’t have time to help out my old man. Mother I do insist he must diversify. He can’t spend his entire life, working and producing off the land.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes you going to have to take some time to deal with Mr. Salguero’s business. But you will not have any worries. I mean five, your step-sisters.” Ruben tells her, “yes they aren’t going to be my problems any longer. They will be their husbands.” Dona Dona tells him, “less the oldest for she hasn’t told you. Where she’s going when she leaves corozal, because yes she must leave.” Ruben tells her, “we haven’t talk about that. I think its best that way, I just don’t want to know either.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes sometimes its best this way. That one never finds certain things out.”

Back at the dolorosa Juana Valentina remembers Ruben’s words. “If you want me married, I will be.” Juana Matilde asks, “hey don’t you think so Juana Valentina. Hey wake up girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Matilde I didn’t hear.” Juana Matilde tells her, “I am talking here giving my opinion. We have to take Todoelmundo to the hospital. He needs a full examination on his head. Hey its impossible, that he forgets things so easily.” Poncho tells him, “listen were forcing him so let him say things nice and slow.” Juana Matilde tells him, “he just has a worm in his head.” Poncho ask, “lets go back to the history of the mirrors that were you telling us.” Miguel tells him, “yes that’s it.” Poncho tells him, “start that ball rolling again. You were talking about seven years of bad luck.” Todoelmundo tells them, “I just forgot.” Everyone start talking at once, the man in the white hat takes off. Juana Valentina tells him, “think carefully.” Todoelmundo gets back up, “the president’s of colombia are. From the back to the front are the 20th century are. Ernesto San Pizano, Cesar Gaviria Trujillio, Virgillio Barco Vargas, Belisariou Bentancur Cuartas. Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala, Victor mosquera chaux. Alfonso Lopez Michaelsen, Indalecio lievano aguirre. Misael Pastran Borrero, and Rafael Azuero Manchola. Gustavo Rojas Pinilla.” Juana Bautista tells them, “look did you take notice of something. The man arrived, Todoelmundo forgot everything. But when he left, Todoelmundo began remembering. Didn’t you see him leave?” Juana Calidad tells them, “oh virgin from the heavens. Don’t you start scaring us once again Juana Bautista.”

ADDITIONAL SCENES

Mauricio tells them, “well guess who just arrived.” Juana Manny and Octavio are smiling away. Juana Manny tells them, “what can I say everything went quite well yes sir. My scary frog was more scared, than I was. Then gang laugh, she continues. Now then we’re going to get married on the 12. Well I mean if you permit us, to get married with you two.” Orlando tells them, “yes.” Juana Bautista tells them, “well too me its quite stupendous. They all begin to clap. Plus if anybody else, well wants to join us. Well they are all welcomed.” Mauricio asks, “hey brother you better tell us everything. Every little detail that occurred my brother. I’m just wondering, what your face looked like. When you had to sacrifice yourself.” Octavio tells him, “hey don’t you make fun. Soon your going to be in the same boat as I was. Oh yes everything turned out quit well. The only thing weird was, that Juana Manny had an attack of laughter.” Juana Valentina asks, “what bout of laughter?” Juana Manny tells them, “no no no well I don’t know it was strange. I began laughing, I couldn’t stop. Plus I didn’t even want to laugh. It was quite weird.” Octavio tells them, “she laughed for 11 minutes. Then she became quite serious, as if she was attending a funeral.”

Later that night, Calixto goes and visits the pink house. Juana Valentina tells him, “well hello Don Calixto how are you doing? Would you like to sit down?” Calixto tells her, “fine dear now I tried calling before. Nobody was home.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well we were all at the dolorosa with the guys. Juana Manny and Octavio arrived. Well then they began celebrating, well the asking of the hand.” Calixto asks, “so how did it go with Dona?” Juana Valentina tells her, “well fine the conversation wasn’t very long. It was about my future, and my sentimental feelings. That was that.” Calixto asks, “so what did you tell her if I may be so bold too ask?” Juana Valentina coldly tells him, “that is private and its part of my personal life.” Calixto tells her, “yes I fully understand I didn’t want too bother you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey its no bother father. Well the thing is, well my feelings are just mine that’s all. Its just like that.” Calixto tells her, “dear that word came out nice.” Juana Valentina asks, “which one?” Calixto tells her, “you called me father.” Juana Valentina tells him, “I think its time we both clear up a few things. Don Calixto, as you know my sisters are planning to get married. It will be on the 12th.” Calixto asks, “and what about that?” Juana Valentina tells him, “well they are going to go live with their husbands. They are going to be organized, they are going to dedicate themselves. Well in what they do want to do, well that’s thanks too you and your gifts. Then after that date, I plan on leaving.”

Calixto asks, “what do you mean your leaving?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes I plan on leaving. I am leaving corozal Don Calixto. I got too know you, and my sisters.” Calixto tells her, “you also have a brother you skipped Ruben.” Juana Valentina sadly tells him, “yes my brother. Well in any case, I have gotten too know you. Well everyone, I have been very well served. Well then, now I will be able to leave. I promise I will be in contact with you. I will call you, I will write every now and again. I just don’t want to continue living here.” Calixto tells her, “oh yes I fully understand. You had difficult days, in the moments of our crisis. You moved like nobody, now that things have fixed itself. You are leaving, I would have wished things had been differently.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well things aren’t different. But I am happy, that my sisters with Dona Dona. Well their relationship is better, it has changed. It has made me quite happy.” Calixto asks, “so you discussing what Dona has been talking with your sisters. Plus their boyfriends.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes for that and what I’m seeing. I am going to tell you, but do promise me. Don’t you dare tell this too Dona Dona. She just doesn’t know, that me and my sisters knows you heard me.” Calixto tells her, “you have my word as a father.”

That night, Dona Dona is getting ready for bed. “Now dear there are some women, that like too well have money hidden around here. They open bank accounts, well independently from their husbands. Well away from their families.” Dona Dona ask, “and where is that stupid question coming from Mr. Salguero?” Calixto tells her, “well reading what’s in this paper. It just came too me, do you have a hidden bank account.” Dona Dona tells him, “that is my business but to calm you down. I don’t have a hidden bank account. If only I did have one.” Calixto asks, “so tell me you haven’t received any inheritance someplace? That you haven’t told me about.” Dona Dona tells him, “nothing about that. Now then what is this, well interrogation. Are you planning, on getting some credit cards or something? Or getting another big loan Mr, Salguero?” Calixto tells her, “well no I’m just thinking a lot regarding our money. Well as you say, I get stupid thoughts.” Dona Dona utters, “well goodnight Mr. Salguero.” Calixto utters, “yes goodnight Dona.” He then smiles and glances at the curtains.

The next morning, Ruben ask. “My mother, well she was the one that did the miracles?” Calixto tells him, “image this but Juana Valentina saw her after the soccer game. She was putting the money, in the small box of Juana Calidad.” Ruben utters, “my mother helping out the juanas. Hey father, who understands this?” Calixto tells him, “nobody but what I don’t understand is where is she getting this money.” Ruben tells him, “my mother has been driving them crazy. Ever since they arrived here in corozal, now she’s helping them hiddenly. Well why?” Calixto tells him, “well your mother is as strange as a hand crafted horse. Don’t you commit nothing. If she wants to keep the secret. Of her being a benefactor, we’re not going to say anything else. We don’t know nothing. Now then Juana Valentina, is leaving corozal.” Ruben asks, “so you had the guts to tell her. That she had to leave town.” Calixto tells him, “no no she had already came up with that decision. Yes she left me, without having to take that bitter drink. Its a relief, but I have my heart broken. I really do love your sisters. But more so, is Juana Valentina.” Ruben tells him, “listen father I understand more than you can image.” Calixto tells him, “I just wish there was a man. Who enlightened her, who filled her up with joy. That she wanted to marry him, so she wouldn’t have to leave corozal. Well you know what Ruben, I would sell my soul to the devil. If that were to happen. Well then I’m heading over, to talk to Juana Matilde’s music teacher. Oh plus we have to check out Maria Delia’s carousel.” Ruben utters, “alright.” Calixto gets stuck, he freaks out. “Ruben Ruben my feet are like stuck. As if they are stuck in mud.” Ruben lifts it, “father what’s the problem?” Calixto utters, “what is this thing? I swear to you, well lets leave things like this. Ok bye.” He then carefully goes out the door.

Juana Valentina is crying in bed. “I told Terezalsura on that fateful day. I want to know, what is his full name. What color is his skin? What does he smell like? How tall is he, how much does he weigh? How does he dress? Is he a liberal, or a conservative. Does he suffer from known illnesses? Does he look like a doctor, a rooster, or a snake? Does he like to drink rum? Or sweet juices, or does he drink beer. Does he like beef, or pork meat? Does he go too church? Or does he pray to the demons? Does he says, his sins. Or does he lie all the time? Does he like soccer or baseball? Does he walk like he has courage. Or does he walk sideways as a lizard? That is what I told Terezalsura. I came here looking for my father. Just in case, if I cut my arm while working. I would know who’s blood ran through my veins. Oh what an idiot I was, why did I come looking for a man named Calixto. I found Ruben, my legs began to tremble. All my laughter, and eyes. Well my heart and body began to move. Even the music, the music of an accordion sounded to me like. A great singer, Juana Bautista. I came here looking for a man named Calixto. I also met my brother, Ruben. I can’t forgive him, I just can’t. I can’t forgive this love, I can’t forgive me. I am dying, I want to die. I am dying, Juana Bautista. Yes be very happy Ruben, that is what I told him. I am dying. I am indeed dying.” Juana Bautista sadly stares at her.

Calixto is with Juana Matilde, over at her music teacher. Juana Matilde excitedly asks, “is that for me?” Calixto tells her, “no its not for me.” Juana Matilde utters, “oh father. She gives him a big hug, how did you know that I wanted a guitar. Thank you father, oh professor you don’t know what occurred with my last guitar. I had to pawn it, why don’t we celebrate. I’ll sing us a song.” Her teacher tells her, “no we will begin once more from the beginning.” Sadly she puts the guitar down, and begins singing her notes. He changes the tune, and she utters. Hey that’s the way too go. But you have to put more norteno beat.” Then they jam, while Calixto takes off.

Over at the art studio, Juana Bautista is playing around with her telescope. Calixto asks, “is this what you wanted?” Juana Bautista tells him. “oh yes its perfect I just love it.” Calixto tells her, “well you can come here nights. Well too look at the stars. The astros, hey even an avaneco.” Juana Bautista tells him, “great for sometimes its hot in here.” Calixto tells her, “if you need anything else just advise me.” Juana Bautista tells him, “no father you have thought of everything. I am almost happy.” Calixto asks, “only half?” Juana Bautista tells him, “well something around here is missing. Well so I can be completely happy. While you, nor I can’t do nothing. Well with what you have given me, plus my matrimony with Orlando. I feel as if, I’m in a fairy tale world.” Calixto tells her, “well I am very happy that you two have decided on marrying.” Orlando tells him, “well when I saw Juana Bautisa for the first time. I realized she was the woman of my life. As she would say, that its written in our lives.” Calixto tells him, “I know that your an honest hardworking man. I know that you will make her very happy.” Orlando tells him, “Don Calixto I will work hard at this. Don’t you doubt it.” Calixto tells them, “this year the lord gave me five daughters. Well I just hope, that soon I will have nephews.” The two laugh, and she goes next too him. “You will have nephews, but the palm in your hands. Well it doesn’t say how many, but you will have them.” Orlando tells him, “well then sorry to interrupt but I have classes to do.” Calixto asks, “classes? But we are celebrating the harvest. The mayor announced, this is a national holiday.”

The crowd gathers for the harvest festival. Ruben tells the gang, “oh after all the anxiousness. Corozal really deserves this festival.” Miguel tells him, “oh yes of course.” Floats and bands go by. Mauricio tells them, “hey my father was also going to be making his speeches. But he decided against it.” Juana Manny tells him, “yes were lucky but in the end the mayor’s was quite long.” Manuel Elf tells him, “hey Rubencho cousin lets go dancing or have a great party.” Ruben tells him, “hey Maria Delia is coming up.” Manuel Efe tells them, “well if this festival was done in Europe. It would be an inside event, and with air conditioners. Oh man its does rain a bit here.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh man stop it that’s enough. With your talking always about Europe. We are in corozal, but yes it will rain.” Manuel Efe tells them, “still its going to rain.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes its going to rain.” Ruben tells Juana Calidad, “now then I have to tell you two. My mother said yes, and she will wait for you two on Saturday.” Juana Calidad tells Mauricio, “oh may god illuminate me. For I am very nervous, I don’t know how one is suppose to act in these situations.” Mauricio tells her, “don’t you worry about nothing. The one that is suppose to worry is me my love. For I’m the one, that’s going to ask for your hand.” Juana Bautisa and Orlando show up. Todoelmundo is there as well. “Hi everyone, how is everything? Did we miss Maria Delia?” They all utter, “no not yet.” Calixto greets everyone.

When Maria Delia does come out, she’s on a float that looks like an airplane. Manuel Efe utters, “mama mia. Then he runs towards her, he yells to the crowd. Maria Delia… stop bothering her. Hey move it, out of the way.” Juana Matilde ask, “what is she wearing?” Juana Bautista tells them, “girl she’s a pilot. You know that planes fascinate her.” Juana Matilde tells her, “but no she should have dressed differently. This festival is about the harvest? Well I’m just saying.” In the end Manuel Efe gets on board the float. Ruben tells Calixto, “hey there she comes. She waves at them, Ruben tries to make Juana Valentina jealous. He yells out, hey there bravo bravo just look at how happy she is. Hey very good Maria Delia.” Juana Valentina is also there, and simply claps.

Later the parade is over, the gang go over to get some ice cream. Juana Matilde ask, “well I want a grape flavored one.” Miguel utters, “yes make that two. Hey let Mauricio Fuentelafria pay.” Tere yells out, “hey Juana Valentina I’m heading over to the dolorosa. We are going over there to celebrate.” Poncho tells them, “hey if you want beers that is where I will be waiting for.” The guys utters, “later.” In the end Mauricio does pay, he tells them. “Hey guys don’t worry about it. Now then let me tell you a tale. Now the second year, of the harvest festival All you juanas, will participate. With say a song or dance. Well without a doubt, and all of your special abilities. The star will be Juana Calidad.” Octavio tells him, “hey politician your nothing but bla bla bla. Hey you talk, just to make your girlfriend happy. Hey the one’s that really pulled of something definite. Has been Ruben and I, we have already asked for the hand. Of our future wives, while you nothing.”

Orlando tells them, “well I have already asked for Juana Bautista’s hand.” Mauricio tells him, “your going to be the last. For just a minute, a couple of seconds ago. Ruben has just told me, the meeting is set for Saturday. For Juana Calidad’s hand in marriage, with Don Calixto and Dona Dona.” Juana Valentina tells them, “hey the first part is asking for the hand but. The second part is more important. Its getting married and the faster the better. The rest is just bla bla bla.” Manuel Efe has returned, “excuse me guys did you see me I was on that float with Maria Delia. Daaa we were magnificent superb.” Juana Valentina’s attention, is towards the guys. With the man in the white hat. Juana Valentina asks, “and where did this delicious divine guy come from? Are you seeing him?” Manuel Efe thinks she’s talking about him. He grins and glances at her. “Yes as I was saying, I was on the float with Maria Delia.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Manuel Efe not you. The man wearing the white hat.” Ruben angrily stares at her and the guy. Manuel Efe tells her, “well I’m also wearing a hat?” Juana Valentina repeats, “not you.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa.”

Ruben very jealousy glances at the guy, and watches Juana Valentina’s reaction. Juana Bautista and the girls all take notice. One by one that guys are on alert. Octavio grabs Juana Manny, “now come with me firecracker. If you go over there, I am going to give you a knock out.” Miguel is next, “listen Juana Matilde you can say all you want. About me taking away your wings, but you not going over there. Your never going to see me ever again. Now come over here.” Mauricio tells Juana Calidad, “now you I am so very sure. If sor juana inez de la cruz was right here. In this same situation, she would stay next to her future husband. So come over here, next is Orlando. “Listen its been proven fact, that people from the exterior of town. They are quite intellectual, Juana Bautista look at me. If you even think of getting close to those guys. I will turn once again into the wolf man. I’ll take you away from here.” Ruben simply watches as Juana Valentina, smiles at the man. Not being able to do a thing. As Juana Valentina, begins walking. “Hi how are you?” Juana Bautista stops her, “don’t girl Juana Valentina. Listen I would love it if you did go to him. I’m happy that your noticing other men but. Girl he’s not the right one girl.” Juana Valentina utters, “alright see you later.” She walks by Ruben, Manuel Efe utters. “What do you mean, your going to talk later? Then he turns and takes a closer look at the man. He simply utters, Daaa.”

Over at the dolorosa, Manuel Efe tells them. “Man the problem wasn’t just this heat. But also the humitity, that is the one that kills one. I don’t know how, we have been able to live in this place. Well for so very long, well all of you. But I will I know Europe quite well. I have lived in other lands, I have lived in other stations. Knowing autumn, winter and spring time.” Juana Manny tells him, “listen if this place bothers you so very much. Then stop moving that tongue, for it tires you even more.” The group simply laugh, Octavio utters. “Hey that’s a great joke.” Mauricio tells him, “oh yeah he’s starting up with his commentary. Now then Todoelmundo, how about you give us a story. About a couple, that has been so lovey dovey.” Tere tells them, “son Todoelmundo is on vacation.” Mauricio asks, “what do you mean is he ill?” Tere tells them, “well not really a vacation. At this point, he’s not going to answer any questions. Well especially knowing, everything he doesn’t know.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yeah leave him alone.” Miguel asks, “now then Todoelmundo how are you doing anyway?” Juana Matilde asks, “come on were serious.” Todoelmundo tells her, “that I don’t know. I have tried not to think of nothing. Absolutely nothing.” Manuel Efe asks, “what you have a problem with your memory or what?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes maybe its for the best. You know something give it too me here.” The man in the white hat goes by the door. Juana Manny gets a strange vibe, she exclaims. “Everyone I want to be a nun. Yes I want to be a nun.” The gang laugh, Poncho tells him. “Hey that’s a great joke boxer.” Octavio smiling tells her, “well then finish the joke firecracker.”

Juana Calidad tells her, “with those things one doesn’t play around Juana Manny.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh hey but I’m not joking around. I am telling you seriously.” Juana Calidad tells her, “well I am also talking seriously.” Octavio tells her, “oh firecracker we are going to get married.” Juana Manny tells him, “no nuns don’t get married. I want to be a nun.”Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Manny now leave that joke. For Juana Calidad is starting too get bothered by it. Mauricio simply places a kiss on Juana Calidad’s head. Hey really do respect.” Juana Manny tells her, “but I’m not joking around Juana Valentina. I want to be a nun.” Juana Matilde tells her, “girl you got something in your head. Maybe a bolt got loose in that brain of yours.” Juana Manny exclaims once more, “I want to be a nun.” Juana Valentina tells Poncho, “Poncho give me some alcohol or something. Maybe this girl, got heat stroke or something.” Juana Manny freaks out, “no I want to be a nun. What is wrong with everyone?” Poncho asks, “hey someone take her temperature. That is why she saying stupid things.” Juana Bautista notices the man in the white hat. Tere goes over, “Juana Manny are you feeling alright?” Once he leaves she glances at Juana Manny.

Over at the salguero house, they are having their lunch. “I didn’t have a chance to say nothing to Juana Valentina. She has decided that she will be leaving corozal. Once her sisters get married.” Dona Dona tells him, “well maybe she didn’t find anybody. Who would love and marry her.” Calixto tells her, “listen this is the feelings of Juana Valentina. They are simply private, something that she is allowed to keep for herself. Hey come over here Dona. How many years, has the pink house been in your family?” Dona Dona tells him, “you mean was until it got into the hands of your illegitimate daughters Mr. Salguero.” Calixto tells her, “Dona lets not start that again. Well just answer my question.” Dona Dona tells him, “well I don’t know. I know that I inherited it, my mother also inherited from my grandfather. Well that is many years ago why.” Calixto tells her, “well in all this time. One hasn’t even mentioned ever seeing a ghost. Or something to that effect. Its just weird that’s all.” Dona Dona asks, “what has something very strange occured. Like you say?” Calixto tells her, “well lately a lot of strange things have been going on. Items being moved, or things showing up when there was something.”

Dona Dona tells him, “listen I don’t understand nothing. For this sounds too me, like its witchcraft. If its like this, it doesn’t surprise me.” Calixto tells her, “hey enough with all your inappropriate insults. Now I want to tell you, that my daughters have nothing to do with this issues. I hope that one day they did have the property. Well too make money.” Dona Dona tells him, “I repeat I don’t understand nothing. Plus I don’t care, or not interested. What occurs to your daughters.” Calixto tells her, “they have a book which they take great detail. To make sure its up to date. Now for some strange reason, their money is mulitiplying.” Dona Dona tells him, “what’s occuring lately just doesn’t really surprise me.” Calixto tells her, “well the thing is it just show up. Its quite unexplainable, if it was someone they would be stealing the money. Rather than adding to it, don’t you think? I just don’t know, who would be interested in giving. My daughter money, anonymously.” Dona Dona quickly changes the subject. She tells him, “you know Mr. Salguero this job. Is the most thankless of jobs. In our entire world, if one doesn’t clean you notice it right away. But if one does it, nobody notices how wonderful everything looks.”

Manuel Efe shows up, “everyone Manuel Efe has arrived. Accompanied by Maria Delia, and his cousin Rubencho. Hello aunt.” Dona Dona kisses his cheek, “well hello nephew how are you. Hello Maria Delia.” Manuel Efe asks, “Don Calixo so how is it going?” Maria Delia tells them, “hey Don Calixto Dona Dona how are you both?” Ruben utters, “hello mother father.” Maria Delia tells them, “oh I’m so very tired. There’s the party tonight, plus the one tomorrow. The one tonight, its at the club.” Calixto tells her, “everything started so very well today. Oh your float was very nice, it was a complete success. Dear you should have seen her.” Maria Delia tells him, “thank you Don Calixto.” Manuel Efe tells her, “aunt you should have seen the float. It was simply beautiful.” Maria Delia tells her, “it was in the form of a plane. You know very well, how much I just love airplanes. Isn’t that right Dona Dona? Oh my Rubensito, one day your going to learn how to fly a plane right?” Ruben tells her, “Maria Delia don’t start that again.” Manuel Efe tells him, “when ever you want I’ll teach you.” Maria Delia gets all excited, “so you Manuel Efe know how to fly planes?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes I can also fly big ones. Well what interest me now, is flying those small planes. All I have is the one plane.” Maria Delia is quite impressed. “You have your own plane?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes how about one day we can fly by the coast of colombia. That is how people, should really see the coast of colombia.” Maria Delia so excited asks, “oh Rubensito please please can we go. Oh can you image it, flying around the coastal areas. We will be in the plane of Manuel Efe. Please say yes?”

Ruben angrily tells her, “no you know I don’t like planes. Or any machine, that has wings. I think one should just take, necessary things thats all.” Maria Delia tells him, “listen Rubensito you have to give your future wife. Some sorts of treats, please my life do take lessons.” Ruben tells her, “listen that’s enough Maria Delia. I’ll take a shower, later we can head to the club.” Calixto tells them, “I’m going to take a nap then get dressed. Now Dona, are you coming with us too the party?” Dona Dona tells him, “one party a year is enough. I already went too one, that’s enough for me.” Calixto tells them, “well then excuse me then.” Maria Delia ask, “excuse me Dona Dona. But by chance, you have something cool and refreshing to drink in the kitchen. I am so very thirsty, I am about to die.” Dona Dona tells her, “oh my dear just go into the kitchen and get something.” Maria Delia tells her, “yes thank you. Oh isn’t the servant here? Did she go out?” Dona Dona tells her, “yes she’s out now then dear Maria Delia. How about you take these over there as well?” Maria Delia glances at the cups, then utters. “Yes Dona.” Dona Dona utters, “thank you dear.”

Once she’s gone, Manuel Efe closes the doors. He tells her, “aunt I know the great love of Ruben’s life. Its Juana Valentina.” Dona Dona asks, “and what make you come to that conclusion.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well today Juana Valentina at the parade. Well she looked at another man, with such intensity. Ruben was dying out of jealousy, but it wasn’t jealousy of a brother. It was jealous looks like a man. Well a man that was in love.” Dona Dona asks, “so she looked at another man with great interest?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes and you already asked me before. To investigate, who was my cousin in love with. To tell you, only if I was for certain. Well that is where I am now. Aunt when the juanas, were living in this house. I found Ruben and Juana Valentina alone in his bedroom. Now you tell me, when has Ruben ever locked that door. Well never, not in this history but it was on that day.” Dona Dona is furious, “wait you waited till now to tell me that. You cretin.” Manuel Efe utters, “me a cretin.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes and your useless. How could you tell me now. Well you know what, if I had a broom to hit you with. Well I don’t have one on hand.” She takes off, Manuel Efe utters. “Daaa.”

Maria Delia returns, “oh Manuel Efe please talk about your airplane. I am simply so facinated by this. I just love this topic.” Dona Dona heads straight to see Ruben. He’s just gotten out of the bathroom. “I want you to swear too me.” Ruben asks, “but what is going on. Alright yes I swear too you, I am going to get married. On the date that is set alright.” Dona Dona asks, “with Maria Delia Espina?” Ruben tells her, “yes I am going to marry Maria Delia Espina who else? Why are you so twichy?” Dona Dona tells him, “that there is another woman in your life. Another woman, that you have kept as a secret.” Ruben asks, “not again with the story of Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Dona Dona tells him, “not her but another.” Ruben repeats, “the woman the mother of my future children. Will be Maria Delia Espina.” Dona Dona tells him, “you wouldn’t lie to your mother Ruben Salguero.” Ruben tells her, “yes one doesn’t lie to one’s own mother. Your future daughter in law will be Maria Delia.”

Later that night at the dolorosa, Octavio becomes very upset. “Well she was so very happy, that I had asked for her hand in marriage. In fact, she was even talking about her wedding dress. Well all of that man.” Miguel tells him, “well if Juana Matilde begins with that topic. I’ll put myself in a monastery once and for all.” Octavio tells them, “with this all I want to do is just get myself drunk.” Poncho tells him, “listen although that I love that your drinking here at the dolorosa. Well more money will come in, but I simply can’t permit that. Listen just hope that her passion. For her to become a nun fades.” Octavio asks, “and what if it doesn’t? Yes Poncho, and if this doesn’t fade. She goes out there, and goes into a monestry. Well then what am I going too do?”

Over at the pink house, Juana Manny tells the girls. “Listen I don’t know, what’s wrong with me. Well inside I have this strong impulse to enter a convent.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh no don’t you even think it. You might drive those nuns crazy.” Juana Matilde asks, “are you sure your feeling this way Juana Manny? Umda you all know, that everything simply slides off me. But with this, its starting to worry me.” Juana Bautista tells her, “evil is around us. I’ve been feeling it for some time.” Juana Calidad tells her, “please Juana Bautista don’t say such things. Shut your mouth, now then Juana Valentina what are you opinions on this?” Juana Valentina has stops talking, and just stands perfectly still. Juana Bautista goes close to her, she asks. “Juana Valentina Juana Valentina. We are talking too you.”

At the hotel bar, the man in the white hat is having his drink. Manuel Efe approches him and tells him, “listen now then I remember the day that you arrived. You mentioned that I had called you, but the thing is I don’t remember doing such a thing. In fact I don’t even know, what your name is. Well if you have come to help me, well its no problem. I will accept any type of help. I have no problems with anything. Now tell me, what is your name and where do you come from? The man in the white simply stares at him. Daaa tell me, did Yolanda Del Cabrales send you. Well then, well I will explain my situation sir. Well what ever your name is.” The man in the white hat simply stares at him.

EPISODE 103

Over at the pink house, Juana Valentina has fainted. Juana Calidad tells them, “I’m going to take her pulse.” Tere utters, “oh dear lord.” Juana Matilde asks, “it was strange you almost passed out but didn’t. What did you feel? What happened?” Juana Valentina tells them, “well it was the strangest thing. I just began thinking… of nothing.” Tere tells her, “my guess is it was high levels of tension. Now its gone, which is important.” Juana Manny utters, “oh god bless the souls of the purgatory.” Juana Matilde tells her, “do me a favor Juana Manny. Forget that talk, about going to the convent right now.” Juana Calidad tells her, “you can’t do this too Octavio. Being a nun is a part of a vocation. It doesn’t show up just like that.” Juana Bautista tells them, “what occurs like this in one instance has to have a reason.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes that’s right.” Juana Manny tells them, “I am convinced I want to be a nun. Just like Juana Matilde, wants to be a singer.” Juana Matilde tells her, “its one thing being another. See like this, with you is Juana Matilde.” Then accidently Juana Bautista makes a hole in her shirt. Juana Bautista tells her, “but it was an accident. You moved suddenly I’m sorry.” Juana Matilde begins crying, “oh Juana Bautista how could you? I am utterly shocked, you see this is the last memory. That was my mothers. Oh Juana Bautista, how could you have done this.” Juana Calidad tells her, “listen here we will fix this.” Juana Matilde asks, “how?” Juana Calidad tells her, “you go and put something else on I’ll figure how to fix this.” Juana Matilde utters, “oh man but thanks nun.” Juana Manny tells them, “now the nun is me.”

Manuel Efe is at the bar, the man in the white hat simply drinks his water. “You haven’t told me, how you are going to help me. I don’t even know your name. Daaa people who are this quiet, usually makes me feel untrustworthy. Well then what ever, anybody that can help me get my vengence with the juanas. I will alley myself with the devil.” The man in the white hat gets up and leaves the bar. Then the earth shakes. Daaa, there was a bit of a tremble.”

Back at the pink house, Juana Calidad returns. “Now then the rip was pretty bad, I did what I could.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh nun is so divine how beautiful thank you.” Juana Calidad tells them, “I’ve always enjoyed making things out of needle and thread. Ever since I was a child.” Tere tells them, “remember yes she’s the one that designed the clothes for the concert for Juana Matilde.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes everyone loved that the costumes. For they were very bright and colorful. Everyone mentioned that, and remember I had nothing to do with that. Let me make that perfectly clear.” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen throughout the concert you meddle in girl. Hey I’m just teasing you girl.” Juana Valentina utters, “oh girl.” Then Juana Calidad utters, “oh thank you sor Juana Ines De la cruz. Thank you for illuminating me, I know what I want now. Dear lord, now I know what I’m going to do in this life. A store where I can design and sell my clothes.” Tere tells her, “oh that’s a great idea.” Everyone agrees, “yes that’s a great idea.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I will support you out.” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes destiny will help you out.” Juana Manny asks, “hey you support Juana Calidad and why not me?” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen enough your getting as bad as Maria Delia. When she begins talking about her marriage plans with Ruben.” Juana Calidad asks, “how about this confections of Sor Juana Inez de la cruz. Do you like it?” Tere tells her, “no my love that’s awful.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Terezalsura come on girl with all due respect. I think that name is unsuitable, and not very commercial like.”

Juana Matilde tells them, “hey my modest opinion is. Its favorable for my sister Calidad and her small business. That she wants to make, that name isn’t favorable. Oh man is it me, that has said those words.” Tere asks, “Juana Matilde are you talking seriously?” Juana Matilde tells her, “I don’t know I ignore it. The words are coming out, without me realizing this. I just can’t control this, my person is outside of me. I talk but, its like another person is talking for me. I think I’m going through a big problem, that’s ilogical.” Juana Calidad yells out, “oh god in heaven please protect us. Juana Matilde.” Juana Valentina ask, “what is going on here?” Juana Calidad asks, “have the demons gotten control of you? Oh dear lord, I’ve heard many cases like this. The bible talks about them, the person isn’t talking but the demons that are inside. Dear lord protect us.” Juana Matilde tells her, “Juana Caliad you are a rafaga. Your thoughts cool me.” Juana Valentina begins shaking her, “Juana Matilde your talking like Judge Geremias Guerra stop it. Move her so she can react.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh sor juana inez de la cruz have pity on her.” Juana Matilde gets back to normal, “hey enough all ready. Enough with all this crazy, and stupid remarks it shocks me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well you were freaking us out.” Juana Matilde tells her, “I don’t know why but I’m shocked as well. I did talk differently, but now I’m cured. I don’t know, I’m just saying.” Juana Bautista tells her, “if this isn’t desire by Juana Matilde well this is really strange. Especially what we have just witnessed. I have no response to this question. What the devil is happening?” Juana Valentina tells them, “oh dear lord.”

The next morning Poncho leaves his house. “Oh mom I’m late, I really have too go. My dad is probably looking for me bye mom. Then he bumps into the man in the white hat. Sorry sir, its just I was in a bit of a hurry. No intention on hurting you, my father is probably looking for me. Well you know. The man in the white hat, then takes off. Man that man is cold frozen in fact. With this heat?”

Over at the salguero house, Todoelmundo has been put in the sewing room. Dona Dona asks, “now then Todoelmundo what’s going on with you?” Todoelmundo tells her, “well you told me if I knew anything about the italian fellows. Well I was suppose, to report back too you immedidately.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh yes yes and what’s going on with them?” Todoelmundo tells her, “on Don Franco the one that only speaks italian.” Dona Dona asks, “called but too where?” Todoelmundo tells her, “over at the hotel they had to contact Manuel Efe so he could translate. But they couldn’t find him.” Dona Dona utters, “thank god.” Todoelmundo asks, “what say you Dona Dona?” Dona Dona tells him, “oh its nothing well continue then what happened? What did you end up doing?” Todoelmundo tells him, “well we had too find a tourist that spoke italian. We found one, that wasn’t born in italy but understood the language. The man talked too Don Franco. There was a translation, the italian man was looking for Don Geovani.” Dona Dona ask, “for Geovani.” Dona Dona ask, “but why did he call there at the hotel looking for him?”

Todoelmundo tells her, “well apparently Don Geovani was heading back to corozal from Panama. He told them, he had to do something quite important here in corozal. So he could return relaxed to his country. They were almost done the movie. Don Geovani asks permission to the director. So he could be absent for a couple of days.” Dona Dona asks, “your saying a couple of days. But he hasn’t arrived right?” Todoelmundo tells her, “no he hasn’t arrived. Don Franco told them, that Don Geovani will be staying in the same hotel as before. When he arrived, he was suppose to call him as soon as possible. Don Franco is quite worried, because Don Geovani left by car to corozal. Apparently he had to cross a very savage terrain.” Dona Dona asks, “wasn’t Geovani more specific? He didn’t explain further to that Franco fellow. As to why he was returning here.” Todoelmundo tells her, “no not even Don Franco said anything.” Dona Dona tells him, “if you see Don Geovani inform me right away immediately in fact Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes Dona Dona. Hey Dona Dona, I know its not my interest but. This curiosity is winning, what is going on with those italian guys? Why all this interest in them?” Dona Dona tells him, “you just said it todoelmundo. That isn’t your business, now remember not a word to anybody.” Todoelmundo tells her, “as you wish seno excuse me.” He leaves and Dona Dona utters, “hey now what am I suppose too do?”

(Where is Geovani, did Dona Dona’s wish for him to disappear came true?)

Todoelmundo sees Ruben, “hey Ruben hows it going? Its good that I’m seeing you.” Ruben tells him, “hey Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells him, “now then tell your future wife that I have delivered all the invitations.” Ruben tells him, “sure I will tell her. So how many were they?” Todoelmundo tells him, “well there was the one’s I delivered in corozal. Plus the one’s I put in the mail. I would say 200.” Ruben tells him, “200 Maria Delia it seems is not organizing a wedding but organizing a march instead. My cousin is the one helping out. He’s the godfather, and who knows what they are going to invent.” Todoelmundo tells him, “umda when your cousin is involved everything gets pretty complicated. Oh do you know everything, that’s going on with Yolada Del Cabrales.” Ruben tells him, “don’t even talk about that woman.” Todoelmundo tells him, “I talked to the juanas, and apparently she’s gone completely crazy.” Ruben asks, “and what is going on?” Todoelmundo tells him, “her milk company went bankrupt. She has the hiccups that won’t go away. Her nails continue to grow, and she has become bald. She can’t pronouce the h instead says m.” Ruben laughs and tells him, “hey todoelmundo you don’t know what your saying. Explain it further.” Todoelmundo tells him, “its the truth. Juana Bautista said, that the senora has seven years of bad luck. Because she had broken a mirror.”

Ruben tells him, ” todoelmundo your a serious guy. Intellectual, you believe those supersitions?” Todoelmundo tells him, “listen if you have another explination of what’s occuring with Yolanda Del Cabrales. I will stop believing it. Now that were discussing that woman, how close of friends were your cousin and Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Ruben tells him, “they weren’t friends.” Todoelmundo tells him, “no well that’s strange because. At the hotel, I would see your cousin talking too her on various occasions. Plus when she lived at the pink house, he was seen on numerous occasions coming out of that house.” Ruben ask, “are you sure?” Todoelmundo tells him, “yes really sure now changing the subject. Does your father have volumes in his library. About corozal by chance?” Ruben asks, “why?” Todoelmundo tells him, “the thing is I went to the culture building. They are remodeling everything, its a completely mess everything is in boxes. I need to do an investiagative analysis of corozal. I am really intrigued.” Ruben tells him, “todoelmundo you know what no but my father might not have those types of books. But you know who would Judge Geremias Guerra.” Todoelmundo tells Ruben, “oh yes Judge Geremias Guerra I should have thought about him. I’m going to go over there to visit him thanks Rubencho.” Ruben utters, “Yolanda Del Cabrales and Manuel Efe.”

Juana Matilde is in her room, “yes how is my my favorite kitty. Umda why am I thinking about Manuel Efe?” Juana Calidad is in her bedroom, reading her book once again. “Oh the human life, the hope the happiness of adornation. I dream and I awaken, with the thoughs of Manuel Efe. Manuel Efe? Why was I thinking about Manuel Efe?”

At the hotel Juana Matilde asks the reception. “Seno do you know where Manuel Efe Cuadradro is? Oh in the bar, thank you. Manuel Efe is having a drink, and sucking on his lollypop. Juana Matilde goes over and kisses his cheek. So how’s it going Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe tells her, “salute I guess.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey I’ll join you senor do you think I have all day sonny. Do me a favor, I’d like two glass of rum. Put it on Mr. Cuadradro’s tab, do you hear me?” Manuel Efe tells him, “salute is a form of saying hello. I guess you didn’t understand that.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well my love that doesn’t matter. Well I really think, the two rums are good on this occasion. To celebrate this encounter, this encounter isn’t like a encounter that’s coincidence. The truth is I was thinking about you, and decided to go looking for you.” Manuel Efe asks, “and why what?” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh its nothing special. Well sometimes one needs good company. Don’t you think?” Manuel Efe tells him, “and you think I’m a great companion?” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh Manuel Efe what are those types of questions sonny. Oh yes one can only see you, how attractive you are. How tall you are? You know about 50 languages. Your very intelligent, very important that one enjoys talking with a person. That’s so very interesting such as yourself.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes I really do need that rum give it here.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey give me mine.”

Juana Calidad arrives, “oh Manuel Efe oh ave purisima.” Manuel Efe utters, “sin pecado concebido. I was looking for you, its delicious that I found you.” Manuel Efe asks, “and what do you need or what?” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh nothing just too see you.” Manuel Efe ask, “why or what?” Juana Calidad tells him, “well nothing special. Maybe you can tell me stories, yes tell me all those european stories that you know.” Manuel Efe asks, “hey come here this isn’t one of your pranks? You two are going to do something too me?” They grab him, “no weren’t not going to do nothing.” Juana Matilde tells him, “calm down.” Juana Manny arrives, “oh hello Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa.” Juana Manny asks, “hey I didn’t know I would find you lot here? Oh yes you, for I was looking for you.” Manuel Efe ask, “me? Oh no you guys, are going to put me in a trap. Yes sir, you lot want too trap me.” Juana Manny tells him, “boy what trap nothing. I just want to talk you that’s all.” The others utter, “us too.” Juana Valentina and Juana Bautista show up next. “Well hello Manuel Efe its great, that your here. Manuel Efe I want a big hug from you. I had a great urge to see you.” The man in the white hat comes around. Juana Manny tells them, “he has nice legs.” Juana Matilde asks, “now then what was that song that you were singing the last time. How did it going?” Then they sing, Manuel Efe freaks out when he sees the man in the white hat.

Over at the pink house, the guys have arrived. Octavio asks, “hey is there a convention or something here? That nobody told me about.” Todoelmundo tells him, “hi Octavio.” Mauricio tells him, “we’re waiting for our girlfriends. What don’t tell me, that I have to ask you for permission Octavio.” Octavio asks, “is Juana Manny with them?” Tere tells them, “I don’t know they all left in different directions but separately.” Octavio asks, “do you think they are going to take a long time Tere?” Miguel tells him, “well we have been waiting for over 20 minutes now.” Tere tells them, “hey if you want to wait you are in your house guys excuse me. Now then Todoelmundo, come with me excuse us.” They utter, “thanks Tere.” Octavio asks, “I wonder why they all left and where in so much hurry?” Orlando tells him, “they all probably met on the streets. Well really, they don’t have to sit here and wait for us too show up either.” Octavio tells him, “no but those strangers might still be in town. That does have me worried so.” Mauricio tells him, “hey your right about that Octavio. I wasn’t thinking about that.” Miguel tells him, “me either.”

Tere now is in the kitchen with Todoelmundo. “Once again I’m worried about the juanas Todoelmundo. Can you image Juana Manny, wants to become a nun. Juana Valentina I don’t know well she faints without wanting to faint.” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes I share your worries Terezalsura.” Tere tells him, “yes with everything that has occured to us while we have been in corozal. Well everything just makes me quite uneasy Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells him, “so do you like that?” Todoelmundo tells her, “its great and you know what. If I could see that look, in your eyes all the time. I would be the most luckest man in the world.” Tere utters, “oh Todoelmundo your such a flirt.” Todoelmundo kisses her hands and tells her, “its nice feelings.” Tere blushes and utters, “oh Todoelmundo. Now then, where are the juanas?”

Over at the hotel, the girls have surrounded Manuel Efe. They are all sharing his lollypop. They are all joking around. Juana Valentina tells them, “oh yes I wasn’t thinking that but analysing this. But just think what Manuel Efe did. He didn’t abandon his family, no sir. He stayed here in corozal, passing his difficult days staying at a hotel. Considering how expensive it is. How uncomfortable it is as well. Oh Manuel Efe you are beautiful.” Juana Calidad tells him, “plus staying here is very costly.” Manuel Efe tells them, “its the least I could have done. I had too be close to my family and my people. Just in case they needed me, plus be close to all of you.” Juana Manny tells him, “how beautiful listen Manuel Efe. Have some attention, I’m going to tell you something.” Manuel Efe tells her, “sure go ahead.” Juana Manny tells him, “well at first I thought you were such a meddler and a frog. Well in time I noticed, you were a nice person.” Manuel Efe tells them, “yes it was the least I could do.” Juana Calidad tells him, “you have a soul solider Manuel Efe.” Juana Matilde tells him, “not only a good soul Manuel Efe but also. Oh very entertaining, and very beautiful. The best I’ve ever seen in my life.” Manuel Efe tells them, “for me that’s just natural.” Juana Matilde asks, “do you want another rumsito?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes how about all of you another rum.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well I want a pina colada.”

Juana Matilde yells out, “another rum.” Manuel Efe yells out, “how about some drinks over here. A pina colada’s and some rums.” Juana Valentina asks, “now then how about you tell us about another adventure that you had.” Juana Bautista tells him, “you know stories about strange lands. Go around the world, see different faces, speak different languages. See different cultures, and all that traveling in europe.” Juana Valentina tells him, “what experiences.” Juana Bautista tells him, “it must have been quite incredible.” Juana Valentina asks, “hey how about one question. Were you ever in china?” Manuel Efe tells them, “yes I know china but she lives next door to my house.” They burst out laughing, Juana Matilde ask. “Oh come on seriously.” Manuel Efe tells them, “no I’ve never been too china.” Juana Matilde asks, “do you know Madrid or only part of europe or all of it?” Manuel Efe tells her, “all of it europe is marvelous. You know why Corozal is better than europe?” They asks, “why?” Manuel Efe tells them, “because in the states, europe or no where. For corozal has the juanas.” Then they all congratulate him.

The man in the white hat, is standing there by the lobby. Ruben arrives, and goes to the noise. He’s shocked to see them all there. “Hello everyone.” Manuel Efe asks, “hey Ruben don’t tell me you wanted to see me as well?” Ruben tells them, “I wasn’t expecting to see you all here? Yes I do need to talk too you. Maybe its best, that you all are here present.” Juana Valentina ask, “and how are your wedding preparations going?” Ruben tells her, “why don’t you ask the godfather of the bride.” Manuel Efe tells him, “they are going quite well. Well we had to change a few things. You know Maria Delia belives, they brought bad luck. Juana Valentina then rubs the make-up off his cheek. In the end she can’t, and kisses his other side. Then plays around with his hat. Which infuriates Ruben even more so. Well you understand, with the dealth of her father.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen you can just image how beautiful Maria Delia was. When she was in her carriage, and pilot suit. How beautiful?” Then the girls grab him, and begin kissing him. Juana Valentina tells her, “oh yes Maria Delia is the best harvest queen ever. So much deserved, and the best wife that so deserves my brother or no?” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes sir.” Manuel Efe asks, “wait a minute Rubencho care for anything to drink I’ll invite you. Its no problem.” Ruben tells him, “oh no thanks I just came by to ask you a question.” Manuel Efe asks, “sure go right ahead.” Ruben asks, “did you invite Yolanda Del Cabrales to my wedding?” Manuel Efe asks, “hey what happened to our rum and pina colada over here?” Ruben asks, “why are you not responding cousin?” Manuel Efe tells him, “I’m not in charge of the invitations that’s the bride’s jobs. Yolanda Del Cabrales, who is this Yolanda Del Cabrales. Daaa Yolanda Del Cabrales, that woman who is chasing after you.” Nina the receptionist calls him, “Ruben Ruben please Don Calixto called. Something serious has occured with Dona Dona. He wants you to urgently head home.” Ruben asks, “what happened?”

At the salguero house, Dona Dona is fighting with the doctor. “I have nothing, get that thing away from me.” The doctor tells her, “but Dona Dona I must examine you.” Dona Dona tells him, “now then I want you to tell my son and Mr. Salguero. That I have a slight fever, listen you say that. Or the one paying you is social services. I am not a member, so nobody is going to pay you.” Ruben arrives home, “father what happened?” Calixto tells him, “oh man your mother had an attack.” Ruben asks, “an attack of what?” Calixto tells him, “hey wait get back here. She’s with the doctor, she was talking to me quite calmly. When suddenly she asks, where were you. I told her, you had gone to the hotel. Then right then and there, she fainted.” Ruben asks, “she fell like that?” Calixto tells him, “yes she fell straight down like a piano. It was a good thing, Ophelia ended up helping me put her in bed. Then I ran and called the doctor, then advised you.” Ruben tells him, “well there is the doctor right now.”

Dona Dona overhears the men, talking to the doctor. Calixto asks, “what’s wrong with Dona?” She then runs and lies on her bed. Ruben goes to see her, “mother what’s wrong? How are you doing?” Dona Dona tells him, “I’m a bit weak that’s all. So where were you?” Ruben tells her, “I was at the hotel looking for Manuel Efe. My father was the one that called me. The doctor tells us, this isn’t grave but you blood tension dropped.” Dona Dona asks, “so what did you have to talk to Manuel Efe about?” Ruben tells her, “well things regarding him and me. Now don’t worry mother.” Dona Dona asks, “so did you see anybody else?” Ruben tells her, “no nobody else. I couldn’t even talk to Manuel Efe. Mother the doctor told us, you need complete bed rest. He has to put an injection in you.” Dona Dona ask, “an injection?” Ruben tells her, “yes I’ll get the pharmacist to send someone.” Once he’s gone, she yells out. “An injection, that blasted doctor.”

Over at the pink house, Todoelmundo is there with Tere. “Listen Todoelmundo, I don’t understand nothing.” Todoelmundo tells her, “my intentions aren’t that I’m saying goodbye. Well yes, he takes her hands. Its a goodbye to the life, that I have been living. I want to start another one.” Tere asks, “what are you saying to me bye?” Todoelmundo tells her, “no on the contrary look Terezalsura. I have told you, every one of my plans for the future. The big part is you, there’s nothing no feeling without you.” Tere tells him, “Juana Valentina is planning on returning to Barranquilla. I just don’t know, what else could happen.” Todoelmundo tells her, “don’t you understand me if you don’t stay here. In Corozal, my life wouldn’t have any meaning. What I want is, for you to marry me.” Tere tells him, “well I…” Todoelmundo tells her, “listen its no surprise to anybody that I am in love with you.” Tere tells him, “hey the thing is you caught me off guard and completely by surprise. Now I’m a bit nervous boy.” Todoelmundo asks, “listen why should we wait any longer for what? What is your answer? Do you want to marry me? Do you want too marry me?” Tere tells him, “that responds doesn’t come from me. It doesn’t depend on me.”

Outside Orlando asks, “well would you look at that. Are you seeing this?” All the girls are coming out of Manuel Efe’s car.” Mauricio tells him, “disagreeably so Orlando.” Miguel asks, “why is Juana Matilde acting so nice to Manuel Efe?” Octavio asks, “all of the juanas are acting that way.” Orlando asks, “what are they all doing?” Mauricio asks, “hey senoritas hey you lot are all deaf. We have been waiting, for about two hours for you all.” Juana Calidad tells him, “sorry Mauricio but we were talking with Manuel Efe.” Mauricio utters, “oh really?” Manuel Efe tells him, “look Mauricio what is going on is the charm that I have. Then they all fight for the lollipop. Nobody else has it, plus all of your plans bore them. Do understand them.” Miguel tells him, “listen the only thing I understand. Is I don’t like my girlfriends, looking at other guys in the streets. Plus spending time with another guy, now get over here Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh no Miguel do me a favour. Hey don’t be this way?” Miguel tells her, “hey I can’t stand this anymore. No more.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey he’s a bit boring. In the end Miguel has to grab her, to take her away from Manuel Efe. Hey the boring one is another.” Juana Matilde yells out, “hey don’t grab me.” Mauricio grabs Juana Calidad, “hey your coming over here with me as well.” Juana Calidad tells him, “I’m truly sorry Manuel Efe. Oh man what is up with you?”

Orlando is the next one, he grabs Juana Bautista. “Hey get over here, this is disrepsectful. You can’t be doing this.” Then its Octavio, who grabs Juana Manny. Orlando tells Juana Bautista, “I came here to be with you.” Then all you hear is complaining from the guys. Manuel Efe yells out, “now guys that’s enough. Girls don’t fight with your boyfriends. Now then please don’t worry, the only one that’s leaving is me.” All the girls scream out, “no Manuel Efe.” They all go towards him, and Manuel Efe yells out. “Girls girls calm down. Like the song says, I’ll be back. Then he and Juana Matilde sing the song. Listen I’ll be coming right back daaa.” Juana Valentina tells them, “hey I have no commitment with anybody. If you want I will join you. Now come on lets go.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey listen I’m heading to see my aunt. To see how she’s doing, its best I go all by myself.” Juana Valentina tells him, “fine then but you are returning? You did promise me?” Manuel Efe asks, “are you sure I mean do you want me to come back here?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes I do. Now quickly you go, then you can come back quicker.” Manuel Efe tells her, “alright I’m going to say goodbye then.” He kisses her forehead, Juana Valentina utters. “Oh how beautiful.” Manuel Efe tells her, “on both cheeks, on the chin and nose. Then how about a kiss, or a bigger kiss.” As they are kissing, Tere and Todoelmundo come out. Both are extremely shocked.

Ruben is on the phone, “listen I would like to know if you know. Where Mr. Cuadradro, was going or when he will be returning? Your talking with Ruben Salguero. Do you know, if say he went with my sisters some place? With the juanas yes? Oh alright thank you. Ophelia if father asks, tell him I’m heading over to the pink house.” Ophelia simply nods.

Over at the pink house, the guys are still furious. Orlanda is following Juana Bautista, he asks. “Listen here, what was this grand desire to go see Manuel Efe? What is that? There’s no logic?” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes I know that Orlando but the thing is. I just can’t explain it. I was walking to the plaza, then without thinking I headed to the hotel. I wanted to talk to Manuel Efe, to talk to him boy.” Orlando sarcastically tells her, “oh just like that you wanted to see and talk to Manuel Efe. Oh what is the enchantment, and love for that guy?”

Juana Manny comes down with Octavio. “Listen you have always hated Manuel Efe, what’s up now?” Juana Manny tells him, “well now its different he seems like a different guy. He’s a nice guy.” Octavio utters, “nice guy? Now your going to tell me, that you like that european man?” Juana Manny tells him, “hey what are you talking about I am going to marry you.” Octavio asks, “and your desire to be a nun?” Juana Manny tells him, “I don’t want to be a nun anymore. I’m going to tell you something. I am going to be good friends with Manuel Efe sonny.” Octavio tells her, “listen firecracker forgive but let me tell you something. Your case is medical.”

Juana Matilde tells Miguel, “understand me Miguel please.” Miguel tells her, “but the thing is your the one that was included in that prank against Manuel Efe in covenas. Hey that joke wasn’t a soft one, it was pretty bad. Now you love, adore, and see him in high esteem.” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen I don’t like love or adore him. Yes I see him in high esteem, he’s a nice guy now so what. Yes now I feel guilty for what I did. That stupid bad prank, poor Manuel Efe he’s a person that’s a great person and that’s final.” Miguel sarcastically repeats, “oh that Manuel Efe he’s a person that’s a great person. That blased european guy, all this time. Stop acting this way.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey he didn’t deserve this I don’t want to talk about this anymore.”

Mauricio tells her, “listen I know you have always had a nice relationship with Manuel Efe but now. What is all this great sympathy for him, your going way too far oh no Juana Calidad.” Juana Calidad tells him, “listen Mauricio why are you acting like this. But I do love you.” Mauricio tells her, “oh yes you do love me but lately your becoming quite chumming with Manuel Efe.”

Tere is with Juana Valentina, “listen Juana Valentina lately all of you have been acting quite strange. All five of you, have this great attraction and enchantment in regards with Manuel Efe. Yes my love, this is quite strange.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes and I’m praying that I continue feeling this way. Its the only thing that has helped me, getting Ruben out of my head.” Tere tells her, “I just don’t know Juana Valentina. Image this Juana Valentina, when you arrived in corozal. You met Manuel Efe, you pushed him away don’t you remember. Then too my surprise I see you making out with him. Not that I’m reproaching you, on the contrary. I guess I’m pretty surprised girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “the only thing clear Terezalsura one can’t fight one little bit. This new attraction to Manuel Efe. Truthfully I don’t know, how this is going too end. For now I am quite relaxed, its like a bucket of cold water. Falling like a huge waterfall, into a empty revine.”

Juana Matilde tells Ruben, “listen I don’t know. He just joined us here, he told us that he had something too do. He mentioned, he would be coming by later tonight. Isn’t that right Juana Bautista? Yes that is what he said.” Ruben tells her, “listen I’m going to stay right here instead of looking for him all over town.” Juana Manny runs in, “hey I have an idea. What do you say we all fix Manuel Efe a great punch. He’s going to love it.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes it will facinate him. But it has to be with rum, here I’m giving you this. Please lets stop fighting. The girls all run into the kitchen. Hey Miguel, I’m giving this too you. I love you I love you, hey wait Juana Manny.” Ruben asks, “Juana Bautista what did Manuel Efe give you all. That you are all so enthusiastic?” Juana Bautisa tells her, “my cards don’t have any explinations but there must be one.”

Judge Geremias Guerra is with Margarita Cruz, and Todoelmundo. “Lately there has been a lot of strange things going on. Well then where are we going to start?” Todoelmundo tells him, “well then lets begin with reference to earthquakes Judge.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “what earthquakes no. I recall in the 57, there was a big earthquake.” Todoelmundo tells him, “its not that look. What if we discuss halley’s commet. It signifies the arrival of the magician. It comes every 75 years. In the visit of 1910 it brought ice. In 1986 it brought the vacination of accession and la vatimento. The next visit is in another 75 years, so 2062 hey some of us won’t be here to see that.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “Todoelmundo you remembered.” Todoelmundo tells her, “oh yes once again I know what everyone knows judge.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “then its best we find out what’s going on before you lose your memory again.” Todoelmuno tells him, “now then let check different years that total 26.” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “for example?” Todoelmundo tells her, “how about 1982.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well it says here they were numerous earthquakes. In the month of august.” Todoelmundo asks, “what else happened in august?”

(Problems translating acession and la vatimento. But tons of info about Halley’s comet.)

Judge Geremias Guerra is looking over his book. “At that time, it was reported in august that no cattle gave birth that year.” Todoelmundo tells him, “no calfs were born? How about we try no 1979.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “there were earthquakes not in august but in april.” Todoelmundo asks, “what else happened in april?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well apparently it didn’t rain. Plus it was reported, that there was approximately 145 cases of infedlities that were proven.” Todoelmundo tells him, “I have it there’s only one thing the devil is among us.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “Todoelmundo enough with the stupid remark.”

Over at the pink house, the girls are making punch. Juana Matilde tells him, “alright you can try it out. The important part is that Manuel Efe likes this.” Juana Valentina asks, “hey what’s going on?” Miguel tells him, “hey don’t you think you’ve gone too far with the rum?” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen sonny I only put one bottle. That’s just a little.” Miguel tells him, “I think you need more eggs.” Juana Valentina tastes it, “oh for Manuel Efe yes its delicious.” Miguel tells him, “great he’s going to end up super drunk.” Juana Valentina utters, “a ha.” Ruben utters, “hello.” Juana Valentina asks, “and what’s with the visit?” Ruben tells her, “there was a conversation that was put on hold with my cousin.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well then go look for him.” Ruben tells her, “it seems its easier to find him here than any place else.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen what ever you have to talk too him about. You can talk to him, outside of my house.” Ruben tells her, “this isn’t your house. This place is also my sisters.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen at the hotel you mentioned Yolanda Del Cabrales. If that is the topic of conversation with Manuel Efe. Well that doesn’t matter too me. Hey don’t use my sisters, or of course me. Now then we’re almost done, now how about the music.” Juana Matilde tells them, “I got a new one.” Octavio angrily tells them, “hey what for that annoying european guy is going to show up.” Juana Manny angrily tells him, “then Octavio do me a favor and don’t talk badly about Manuel Efe.”

Manuel Efe is at the hotel, “hey nina the keys. Hey if by any chance Ruben Salguero, shows up asking for me. For him, even if I’m here I am not here. I mean I could be in the pool, or at the bar, or in the restaurant, or in the room. But if Ruben Salguero comes here, asking for me. Exclusively for Ruben Salguero I’m not here. Whether I’m here or not. Do you understand me nina?” Nina tells him, “yes I guess.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa oh these people from the tropics. Don’t understand nothing daaa.” The man in the white hat stares at him, Manuel Efe freaks out and runs off.

Over at the judge’s office, he tells Calixto. “There’s no logical explination even though Todoelmundo has an theory. Well since everything is ilogical one has to become ilogical. That’s why we called you.” Calixto tells him, “well yes but what is the theory?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “todoelmundo believes that the devil is in corozal. Can you believe that?” Calixto yells out, “what? Listen todoelmundo, other than loosing your memory. You’re losing your mind, going crazy?” Todoelmundo tells him, “listen Don Calixto all I know is. What is written in these books, in 1780. In that year corozal was designated a real colony.” Calixto tells him, “well apparently Todoelmundo you got your memory back.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well Don Calixto sometimes yes sometimes no. Its like the devil is upon us.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “no more with that todoelmundo your making me very nervous.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well for me the theory is well proven. That is exactly what were going too do. We must confirm it, no matter how absurd it sounds. Now then where are we starting todoelmundo?” Todoelmundo tells him, “then we should start at 1779 four and seven.”

Calixto asks, “well what does that mean?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well we look in that year. That mean the answer, there has is be fully explained alone.” Calixto tells them, “fine then lets start looking then in 1779.” Todoelmundo asks, “so were they’re any earthquakes that year Don Calixto?” Calixto tells him, “yes there were. Apparently they were earthquakes all in march. They constructing a church. Saint Ursula, was underconstruction. Which by when the earthquake shook it fell to pieces. The priest Anselmo Lugo, exorcised the church, he proclamed it was because of the devil.” Margarita Cruz becomes quite scared, “oh dear lord that’s left is it starts shaking. Then the house starts shaking. Oh dear lord Geremias.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “this has no reason. There’s no logical explination.” Calixto tells them, “everyone calm down.” Todoelmundo tells him, “Don Calixto have you heard about magician metero.” Calixto asks, “the magician that appartenly shows up on the 76 years. In conjuction with the halley’s comet.” Todoelmundo asks, “what since he shows up on the 76. What if its the same, with the arrival of the devil. That he shows up, on odd days that total 26.” Calixto tells him, “listen your resolution in this is completely ilogical.” Judge Geremias Guerra comforts Margarita Cruz.

Over at the pink house, the girls are all waiting for Manuel Efe too show up. The guys meanwhile, find this very unpleasing. Juana Valentina tells them, “now I left the door open so some nice air enters so don’t close it.” Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe has arrived.” The girls get all excited. Octavio yells out, “here comes the fresh.” Manuel Efe tells them, “I am here. Juana Valentina kisses his lips, oh my beautiful my life how are you doing? Then all the girls kiss him, and hug him. Manuel Efe tells them, now I couldn’t find a good white wine. So I brought a nice german wine that seems to sound good.” Mauricio sarcastically tells them, “see that guys the german wine sounds good too him.” Manuel Efe tells them, “listen the best thing for a meal is cocovan.” Juana Matilde asks, “how does one say that cocovan?” Manuel Efe repeats, “cocovan.” We are going to need a chicken, how about three or four chickens.” Orlando tells him, “listen man Manuel Efe we don’t want any cocovan.” Manuel Efe tells them, “hey don’t worry I’m used to cooking for a lot of people. In europe, or it could have been asia.”

Ruben returns, “well then Ruben has arrived.” Manuel Efe tells him, “daaa well hello cousin. You know the saying, when one eats many can eat. Hey its no problem, Terezalsura come on lets check out that chicken.” Tere utters, “sure son.” Ruben stops him by grabbing him, “no we are going too talk. I need to talk to you cousin.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Ruben release him I already told you not here. Listen you can talk anywhere, at your house, at the hotel. On the street where ever, but here no do me this favor.” Manuel Efe tells him, “hey Rubencho how about we have breakfast at the hotel. We can talk calmly, hey about about we talk say 10:30.” Ruben tells him, “listen I’m not going to wait till tomorrow. We are going to talk outside.” The girls start screaming, “no.” Juana Calidad tells him, “no why don’t you talk in the kitchen. No violence, because violence is a sin.” Manuel Efe tells him, “sure yes no violence. Look you go on ahead, while I leave the bottle here.” Ruben grabs the bottle, and puts it on the table. “Fine then lets go now.” Juana Valentina tells them, “I told you here no.” Ruben tells her, “you heard your sister we are going to talk in the kitchen.” Manuel Efe tells him, “sure lets go and talk in the kitchen. Hey here nothing has happened. I’ll go and see, if we have the chicken. Don’t you worry, no violence. Hey I know karate, I can destroy you.” Ruben simply stares at him.

EPISODE 104

Ruben arrives in the kitchen and closes the door. He angrily asks, “now then how is Yolanda Del Cabrales doing?” Manuel Efe tells him, “daaa let me tell you since that night of passion. With that woman, you can’t stop thinking about her. Your becoming a bit obsessed, and you know something your almost at the point of getting married.” Ruben tells him, “do you want me to put my hands on you?” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen violence is a sin just like Juana Caliad said. Plus on the other hand, let me warn you that when I was in the university. I was the boxing champion jr, plus took every form of karate there is.” Ruben tells him, “listen cousin just tell me the truth did you or didn’t you. Know Yolanda Del Cabrales, more than your telling me?” Manuel Efe tells him, “hey what did I tell you. What did I tell you? What was it?” Ruben tells him, “oh cousin stop lying and being a faker already. You were seen on various occasions, at the hotel talking too one another. Plus you were also, coming around here at this pink house visting her.”

In the diningroom, the guys try to get the girls to leave the house. Mauricio tells them, “now then girls why don’t we all head to the dolorosa?” They all yell out, “no Mauricio no.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey we want to play here.” Juana Calidad tells him, “no we should wait what if Manuel Efe wants to go with us?” Mauricio utters, “girls your losing your mind.” As they continue to fight, Juana Valentina heads to the kitchen.

Back in the kitchen, Ruben tells him. “Stop denying it cousin, so how far did your friendship with her go?” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes Rubencho I did flirt with her. Plus yes once, I did come here to see her, right here in this pink house. Hey she’s so very beautiful, I thought I could have a fling with her. But she didn’t want me, she only had eyes for you. So I told her, hey why don’t you forget him. Stop thinking about him, for the only love of Ruben is Juana Valentina.” Ruben tells him, “what stupid idea is that?” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen its not a stupid idea and you know that full well. Well the fortunate thing is, Juana Valentina doesn’t think about you anymore. Well she has now, her beautiful eyes upon me. Well the way things should be. That has you going crazy, listen Rubencho you two can’t because she’s your sister.” Ruben tells him, “enough already just confess it all Manuel Efe. You and Yolanda set up the trap that I fell in.” Manuel Efe tells him, “the truth is the only one that knows about your love for Juana Valentina. Is Yolanda Del Cabrales, me I’m just a simply tomb Rubencho. But can you image, what aunt Dona would do if she found out. Daaa it would be terrible, but don’t you worry. You can count on my silence, its no problem.” Ruben tells him, “listen you can hold onto that silence. For everything, that you have said isn’t true.”

Manuel Efe tells him, “now Rubencho I have been watching you. Remember that famous day of the festival, daaa you should have seen your face. When you saw Juana Valentina staring at that man. Well what about that day, I arrived and you and Juana Valentina were locked up in your bedroom. Now what were you two doing? Playing chinese games or what? No Rubencho no, you can’t lie too me. In love with your sister, and having to marry Maria Delia. Oh how difficult, what a moment. Yes what a moment, daaa you don’t know how I feel for you Rubencho. Now talking frankly with you, with Yolanda Del Cabrales that woman is fine. I really wanted to, have an affair with her but… She didn’t even give me the time. Well apart from Juana Valentina, I’m sorry but don’t you worry I won’t say nothing. You can count on me, you can count on my silence as always Rubencho.” Ruben grabs him, “shut up Manuel Efe enough.” Manuel Efe asks, “what are you going to hit me? Why just because, I kissed Juana Valentina. Because she responded, to my kiss with love? Is that why your going to hit me?” Ruben releases him, “your lying.” Manuel Efe yells out, “there is no lie no lie. Hey if you want ask, Todoelmundo and Terezalsura they saw me kissing her. We were kissing, Ruben you are my cousin. I really do appreciate you, between you and Juana Valentina it just can’t be. Its better for the both of you. Listen its now over and thats that. You are siblings, daaa. Oh this door, Rubencho are you going to stay for dinner. To each the chicken, I’ll be making it two ways. Al vino, and caparra sauce.”

Back in the living room, Mauricio asks, “hey girl why won’t you let me play.” Ruben furious leaves the house, they girls yell out his name. “Hey Ruben?” Octavio asks, “hey I wonder what happened?” Juana Matilde tells him, “they were probably talking about something very serious. You don’t have to be rude.” Octavio utters, “fine fine.” Juana Manny sees Manuel Efe with his arms around Juana Valentina’s waist. “Hey what happened?” Manuel Efe with a grin, tells them. “Hey don’t worry about it, we will discuss this later.”

Over at the judges house, Calixto tells them. “Hey they stopped being coincidences many years ago. Ever since corozal was released from the regitment. All the years details value 26, it hasn’t stopped the earthquakes. Coincidently there has been, a lot of strange things going on.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “yes in 1979 Father Anselmo Lugo, talked about the presence of the devil. In 1989 another spaniored priest Joaquin Lama said the same thing.” Margarita Cruz asks, “and what happened then in 1989?” Calixto tells him, “well we still had earthquakes. All the children couldn’t talk, and all the men became impotent.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “apparently Joaquin Lama states he also tried exorcism. But it was useless.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “but man in this year there has been no misfortunes. The only thing different, is that Todoelmundo has his memory coming and going nothing else.” Todoelmundo tells her, “listen Margarita Carmichael Fuentelafria who has been trying for years to become governer. Decides to cancel his future plans for his campaigns. Juana Calidad practically, took off all her clothes in front of the guys. Juana Manny tells everyone, she wants to become a nun.” Margarita Cruz yells out, “your talking about my daughter?” Todoelmundo tells them, “all of Juana Bautista’s tarots cards are now blank. Juana Matilde one night, begins talking like a well known professor.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “the flighty Juana Matilde?” Todoelmundo tells them, “that is what Terezalsura told me judge. Plus lately all the juanas, have a huge interest in Manuel Efe Cuadradro. Juana Valentina is having a romance with him.” Calixto utters, “Juana Valentina with Manuel Efe?” Todoelmundo tells him, “listen Don Calixto it might not be misfortunes too you but. With the phenomenun of el nino, which is such a violet storm. So powerful of the entire era, its a sign that there is a a benevolent entity here.” Calixto asks, “wait a minute now then what are we going to do then?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “apparently in the chronicals every time this has occured. Nobody could do absolutley nothing.” Todoelmundo tells them, “well the only consolation is this is repeated in 2079.” Calixto tells him, “hey what an consolation prize Todoelmundo.”

The girls are all together, in Juana Valentina’s bedroom. Juana Matilde tells them, “you know something I just want to say. That today Manuel Efe was really sympatico. Don’t you think?” Juana Bautista tells them, “yes all his tales regarding europe are very interesting.” Juana Matilde tells them, “oh yes really.” Juana Calidad tells them, “I just pray to god that we have misjudged him so very badly.” Tere tells them, “no girl he’s still as annoying as ever girls. I just don’t understand, why you all would change your opions regarding him so very quickly.”Juana Bautista tells her, “well before Tere we were looking at him with other eyes. We didn’t see how generous and gentlemen like he really is.” Juana Manny tells them, “plus he’s really attractive.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes he was quite divine.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes that is true attractive as sin. He’s attractive, intelligent, admirable, funny. Listen he’s the perfect man. I don’t know, what all of you are thinking. For me today I have spent the best day of my life. Because I was with Manuel Efe.” Juana Calidad tells them, “we have to identify one thing. Considering everything we have done too him. He’s always been firm, and ready to help us out. With everything that we have needed.” They all utter, “yes that’s true.” Juana Manny tells them, “remember the bad prank we pulled on him in covenas.” Everyone utters, “oh yes that was bad.” Juana Valentina utters, “how embarssing.” Juana Manny tells them, “see he forgave us while others they could have gotten their revenge.” They utter, “yes.” Juana Bautista asks, “but its strange this feeling that he has awaken in us. Yes its strange, I still don’t fully understand this. Absolutely nothing.” Juana Matilde utters, “oh no girl I am going to ask you one thing. Don’t explain things, for all four of us I mean five. Don’t understand, what your trying too tell us. I’m just telling you simply, Manuel Efe is a person that makes us feel very comfortable. Manuel Efe likes us five juanas, and that’s that.” They utter, “yes.” Juana Matilde tells them, “now then I’m going to bed so goodnight everyone.” One by one the girls leave, “goodnight.” Tere tells them, “girls goodnight get some rest.” Juana Valentina yells out, “goodnight girls.” Juana Calidad tells her, “ave maria purisima.”

Tere ask, “Juana Valentina I want to ask you something. I’m very happy with your relationship with Manuel Efe but. Well when did you fall in love with him?” Juana Valentina tells her, “now then let me tell you. I have a special attraction to Manuel Efe. A very strange feeling, I hadn’t have felt. I can’t asure you, that its not love.” Tere tells her, “oh my love I surely hope so. The truth is I’m very happy, that you can finally get Ruben out of your head. That your in love with him, so you can take Ruben out of your head girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen I’m never going to fall out of love with Ruben never. Even if I can’t, or even if that relationship can’t be. I know I will never stop loving him. Why should I deny it to myself, at least tonight it will be. The first night, that I’m going to be relaxed. In thinking about him, hopefully he never again enters my head again. Well then, I’m going to bed once and for all. Well goodnight.’ Tere simply utters, “goodnight.”

The next morning, Calixto tells Ruben everything. “Now that the theory of Todoelmundo. But Judge Geremias Guerra, Margarita Cruz and I. Well we have found out a few things, we really do think that’s the truth.” Ruben utters, “the devil oh old man.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “and why not? In this town so many things occur, just like in a soap opera. Listen the magician comet appears every 76 years. That plague that almost destoryed us, the day the light went out, that non-stop rain. The crystal tears of Maria Delia, the indifferent kiss. Well why don’t you see, that maybe the devil could be visiting us every year on that specific date.” Ruben tells him, “but godfather yes here has occured many strange things. But in regards to the devil, hey that’s too much man.” Calixto asks, “where are you going?” Ruben tells him, “I’m heading to sincelejo to talk to Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Calixto tells him, “but your going to marry Maria Delia. Your still after that woman.” Ruben tells him, “father I have never been behind that woman. Listen she’s the only proof, if there really is a devil amongst our mists. Is my cousin Manuel Efe.” Calixto yells out, “Ruben get back in here.” Ruben gets outside, and sees Todoelmundo.

Ruben asks, “Todoelmundo are you really busy? I really need to get to sincelejo right away. Its just going to be a one stop thing. Then we return alright?” Todoelmundo tells him, “sure get in I’ll charge by the hour.” Ruben tells him, “sure.” Todoelmundo asks, “hey did your father tell you what we uncovered in our investigation?” Ruben tells him, “listen I don’t have to time to think about this. Now please lets go.” Todoelmundo tells him, “but its in the chronicals of corozal Ruben.” Ruben tells him, “listen Todoelmundo I don’t care to listen too all your fantasy that you’re thinking up.” Todoelmundo then sees the man in the white hat. He notices he’s walking straight ahead, the people are walking backwards. He freaks, “hey Ruben did you notice something weird going on?” Ruben tells him, “no now lets go already.” Todoelmundo asks, “where are we going again?” Angrily Ruben yells out, “sincelejo sincelejo.” Todoelmundo nervously starts quickly his motor-bike. “Oh dear lord.”

Over at the pink house, changes are afoot. Tere brings clean clothes to Juana Calidad. Her room is a pigsty. “Juana Calidad?” Then she hears singing coming from the bathroom. “Hey Juana Matilde, do you need towels dear?” Juana Calidad yells out, “is not Juana Matilde but Juana Calidad.” She continues singing, Tere simply drops the towels on the floor. Over in Juana Matilde’s room, her room is spotless. Juana Matilde is praying, “blessed is his saintly name.” Tere is speechless. Outside Juana Bautista tells Juana Valentina. “I’ve been trying to analyze what is going on here. I just can’t find an answer, everything is still white. There’s no answer.” Juana Valentina ask, “what questions were you asking?” Juana Bautista tells her, “anything girl. I needed to understand, well why all of us have this sudden interest in Manuel Efe. Don’t you think so? I still love Orlando but, well inside I just fell a whole bunch of feelings that I just don’t understand.” Juana Valentina tells her, “exactly that is exactly what’s going on with me. In fact the same, well in my case a relief. My high esteem for Manuel Efe, has soften the pain of my love for Ruben. Well that is good then.” Juana Bautista ask, “I hope it doesn’t disappear.” Juana Valentina tells him, “no it never will but I’m going to tell you something. I’m really thinking, about this seriously, I’m telling you this. I’m considering having a serious engangement with Manuel Efe. Officially we are dating.” Juana Bautista ask, “but girl are you serious?” Juana Valentina tells her, “well the thing is I am quite bored of all of this. Its just unjust, I am still quite young. I am pretty tired, having this long face. Doing nothing for this sadness.” Juana Manny comes out very professional like. “Bye girls.” They look at her, and utter. “What bye.” Miguel show up, “hi Miguel your looking quite handsome today. I’ve never really looked at you. Listen if you stop being interested in my sister. Well don’t forget about me, well bye.” She kisses him, and takes off. Juana Valentina asks, “was that Juana Manny?” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes that was Juana Manny girl.” The man with the white hat, takes his hat off. Juana Manny utters, “thank you sir. Man its pretty cold, or is it that man made me cold. Or maybe its just getting cold.”

Over at the judge’s house, he and Calixto continue talking. “Comparde its boiling hot today.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “listen Calixto I’ve talked to the preacher. I asked him to call the bishop, to try to convince him that he should come here. Well to have a singing mass, well he asked me for an explination. So I had to tell him, he acted like a patacoya. He said they were all supersitious nonsense. Don’t invent things, to scare people. He denied completely, to call the honorable bishop.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “see that comparde that without solid proof of some sort. We can’t prove that the devil is in corozal. Nobody is going to believe us. Not even the priest.” Calixto tells him, “you are correct judge. In fact I also mentioned, the issue with Ruben. He didn’t believe me either, in fact he almost started complaining. Hey the situation is really hard to believe, I can’t go to the mayor. Inform him Mr. Mayor I regret too inform you, that the devil has arrived in corozal. We must do something in that regard. He’s liabel to throw me down the first flight of stairs, but that only has one floor.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “what so now we cross our arms. To wait for a misfortune to hits us again?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes its that unfortunate but that is what occured in the past. Only a big misfortune, would make the mayor believe. To this town and the region.” Juana Manny arrives, “hello father hi mother hi future father.” Margarita Cruz utters, “hey is this my daughter.” Juana Manny tells her, “of course its me hey are you guys feeling cold lately.” She then enters the house.

Over at the dolorosa, Poncho is cold and his father fixes him a hot coffee.” Poncho tells him, “I don’t know what this is. Its this blasted cold, it just won’t go away.” The town drunk is also affected. Octavio ask, “hey are you sure you just don’t have a fever? You know, when one has a fever one gets the chill.” Poncho tells him, “its not a fever my mother already took my temperature everwhere. Its this coldness it just won’t go away.” Octavio asks, “maybe you ate something that making you sick? Or had a bad drink?” Poncho tells him, “listen here we don’t serve bad liquor here. Plus regarding food, I’ve eating the same foods isn’t that right dad.” Mr. Sarmiento utters, “yes.” Poncho tells him, “food from everyday another one.” Octavio ask, “other than the cold what else are you feeling?” Poncho tells him, “nothing else I even got some blood work and urine samples done. Everything is simply normal.” Octavio tells him, “oh man no more Poncho.” Then the band plays orchestra music. Poncho ask, “hey has lasador and the band gone crazy.”

Over at the pink house, Juana Valentina tells Juana Bautista. “Yes Juana Bautista Manuel Efe with me. Well he has been very kind towards me. He’s been quite attentive too me, he’s always had his details and such. I really think yes, that’s the solution or no? Accept him, and get married too him. I don’t want to continue suffering over Ruben. I’m really tired of that, I just don’t want to die. Seeing him getting married, at the altar with Maria Delia.” Juana Bautista starts freaking out, and acting like Juana Matilde. “Oh girl oh no just two days ago, you were crying over Ruben. Well what is the word, impossible. Now you want to marry Manuel Efe? Manuel Efe is like very funny, sympatico with him. I feel great being with him really chevede. Well you well, I don’t know I’m just saying. How can you think, of getting married to him. Well over night like?” Juana Valentina simply utters, “what?”

Over in sincelejo, Ruben barges into Yolanda Del Cabrales’s office. Her secretary tells her, “sorry senora but I couldn’t stop the senor.” Ruben tells her, “the one that couldn’t detain me the one leaving is you. May I talk with the senora?” The secretary leaves and closes the door. Yolanda asks, “what Ruben Calixto are you surprised to see me this way?” Ruben tells her, “I overheard you had some serious illness but they are quite dramatic.” Yolanda tells him, “well as soon as I got too know you. These problems showed up everywhere.” Ruben tells her, “hey its none of my problem your the one that went looking for them. I assure you.” Yolanda tells him, “che the day that you rejected me was the day that my life changed. Now then why did you show up here.” Ruben tells her, “I came to ask you for the truth. Confess that you and my cousin, set up a trap that was for Juana Valentina as well.” Yolanda tells him, “man your still wanting to have a romance with that Juana Valentina girl still. The Juana Valentina, that one I can’t pronounce the mota.” Ruben tells her, “yes I know that Juana Valentina.” Yolanda tells him, “it simply can’t be I thought you were less of a brute. I thought your head was stronger than the heart. Yes you are young, but don’t mulitply doing stupid things.” Ruben tells her, “that is all that I needed. You too judge me, well you know what. I could care less, what your thinking. Now tell me, what did you win with all of this.” Yolanda tells him, “you know something look you showed. That I am not the idiot you thought I was. I would once again do the same thing all over again. Once again hire you, to look at your face. Be happy that you two aren’t together.”

Ruben asks, “is that all? The vulger excuse of a disgusting vengence Yolanda. Hey really back track your decision, if you really told the truth. You would really feel more better.” Yolanda tells him, “listen if the truth is that all of your problems are with Juana Valentina. Its for the better, I never want to see you ever in my life. Now get up right now.” Ruben tells her, “Yolanda I don’t know. How your life was, with your ex-husband. Well what I have seen, you have never known true love. You’ve never felt this emptyness in the stomach. For this hope, to see the person that you love. Never have you become obsessed, with seeing a smile or a look. Of someone that you love? You’ve never felt this uncontrollable desire. To hug and caress, the one person that you do love? To grab their hands, and transmit everything that one feels.” Yolanda ask, “and when did you become a poet ache.” Ruben tells her, “you would understand this if you had ever loved Yolanda.” Tell the truth, its the most dignified part of a human being. That is love, to celebrate that strenth thats in the earth. That motor that makes one more noble. That makes us no good things, and not do bad things or hateful.” Yolanda tells him, “fine leave leave once and for all. Now then I just hope, to never see you here in sincelejo.” Ruben tells her, “I should be happy that your paying for everything that you made me suffer Yolanda. But its not like this, I also want to loathe you but I simply can’t. Goodbye Yolanda.” Yolanda utters, “ache.”

Over at the pink house, the pink house has turned upside down. Juana Bautista is now Juana Manny. Juana Matilde is now Juana Calidad. Juana Calidad is now Juana Matilde. While Juana Valentina, is now Juana Bautista. “Girls we must stay calm. If we just analysis this situation, we can find the cause of what’s going on. What is occuring, destiny has already written it. It can’t be change, although we can understand them.” Juana Matilde tells her, “no no Juana Valentina may god have pity upon us. You are talking like Juana Bautista. Oh saint astokio bendito, please do help us out.” Juana Calidad tells them, “well the thing is I don’t know but I’m just saying. Its really nothing, well what’s going on with us is a bit chevede. A bit fun well I don’t know I’m just saying.” Tere tells them, “umda what’s going on why are you lot talking this way.” Juana Calidad tells them, “I think everyone should be a bit calm. More tranquil, more fresh like me then you will see. Then all of that, will not be so important too you all.” Juana Bautista tells her, “your talking like Juana Calidad and you know what I’m ready too beat you up. You have to react no fregue.” Tere tells them, “things in this house have gone backwards.” Juana Manny returns home, “oh girls are you all cold.” Juana Matilde tells her, “sor juana inez de la cruz. What is going on with you Juana Manny? Come over here and sit down.” Juana Manny tells them, “I’m so very cold it must be the coldest its ever been here.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no girl on the contrary its the hotest day of the month. Definantely destiny is in fact, playing games with us.” Someone is at the door, Juana Manny asks. “Anybody have a hot water bottle, that they can lend me? Or how about interior wear like longjohns.” Juana Bautista tells her, “what you need to do is go out there. Go for a long run, so it can heat up your system.” Juana Manny tells them, “with this cold forget about it. Hey why are you talking like me?” Juana Bautista utters, “hey I don’t know.”

Todoelmundo and Ruben have retured. “Hi girls how’s it going?” Everyone utters, “hello.” Juana Matilde tells them, “your suppose to response sin pecado concebido.” Ruben ask, “Juana Manny what’s wrong with you?” Juana Manny tells him, “I’m freezing.” Juana Matilde tells him, “the lord and the virgins hope that nothing is really bad Ruben. I think that Juana Manny is ill. Saint Astokio Bendita, and saint antonia maria clarice. Help that Juana Manny gets better.” Todoelmundo asks Ruben, “see now you know that maybe our theory has merits.” Tere utters, “what are we going to do?” Ruben asks, “Juana Manny are you sure your not sick?” Juana Manny tells him, “my mother took my temperature and I don’t have a fever. We even called the pharmacy, to see if I can take something. We called and they said, we had the wrong number. To instead go to a pharmacy in covejas, or something to that effect.” Juana Bautista ask, “and your mother allowed them to talk to her in that way. Hey if that happened to me, well I would show them who they were messing with girl. They have to respect us those unfortunate pharmacist.” Juana Calidad tells her, “hey Juana Bautista do me a favor. No sir, we have to take things quite calmly. No we can’t allow us, to be stepped on no sir. Well without violence, are you listening to me alright. No violence.”

Juana Valentina tells them, “now everyone calm down.” Ruben tells Tere, “Terezalsura is this all a joke right?” Tere tells him, “no no they woke up this morning like this. All their personalities were switched Ruben.” Todoelmundo tells them, “see nothing else would surprise me.” Tere tells them, “its their personalities Ruben they exchange them in a matter of minutes. You do understand me? They then begin talking, like another one no sir.” Juana Valentina tells them, “I’m going to prepare lemonade for everyone.” Juana Manny ask, “hey prepare something hot for me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey Juana Manny your a scorpion, Your suppose to dominate your emotions. For they are in your best astrology position.” Tere asks, “and how do you know about symbols and astrology?” Juana Valentina tells her, “me well I’m guessing hanging around with Juana Bautista. But I’m just saying, I don’t know well really this is kind of fun very cheverde. To get too know that really, well I really think that people. Well one gets to know more about them. I don’t know, I’m just saying excuse me.” Juana Matilde in tears asks, “virgin of the heavens did she talk or did I?” Juana Manny tells them, “enough were going to stop this stupid game. I don’t know exactly, what’s going on with us. We are going to force ourselves, to be the same juanas as before. This is become brown to black no sir.” Juana Matilde utters, “oh saint astokio bendita was that our oldest sister. Or was that Juana Manny?” Ruben tells them, “hey I’m going into the kitchen. So I can talk, and help Juana Valentina.” Juana Bautista tells him, “no Ruben.”

In the kitchen Ruben asks, “Juana Valentina I’m going to ask you a question.” Juana Valentina tells him, “you know what? I would love it, if you left me in peace. It would be better, for everyone or no?” Ruben asks, “did you or not kiss Manuel Efe?” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey that’s none of your business no sir. No no you get married, and I’m going to start a new life. Its like for the honest justice or no.” Ruben asks, “enough Juana Valentina stop talking like Juana Matilde. Just tell me did you kiss Manuel Efe yes or no?” Juana Valentina tells him, “it seems too me that the words are coming out all by themselves. Well I don’t know, I’m just saying. Fine I’m going to tell you the truth, hey don’t bother me leave in in peace. I am shocked, I don’t like it. Well to cut off my liberty, I’m just saying but yes. Manuel Efe kissed me and I returned it. Happy now?” Ruben asks, “so you did kiss Manuel Efe then.” Juana Valentina tells him, “I’m going to tell you something straight out. I don’t know, but I’m considering seriously. The question that Manuel Efe asked me. Maybe I’m just saying, well then he won’t be just your cousin. But hey now how does it go. Brother in law.” Juana Bautista shows up, “now then what is the deal between the two of you. Hey I want to know, when are you going to understand. That love between you two. Is nothing but impossible, its not suppose to happen. Or do I have too hit you two, so you two can fully understand. No me fregue.”

Manuel Efe is in his hotel room. He has cucumbers in his eyes. “Daaa oh man its Juana Valentina, man this woman. Is obessed with me, she’s following me everywhere. Oh well I was going to go her house, I have no choice but to greet her like this. Well then. He then heads to the door. Is it you my bunny rabbit?” Yolanda angrily replies, “what bunny or what you open this door. I am Yolanda ex-del Cabrales now open this door.” Manuel Efe tells her, “sure ok come on in.” Yolanda asks, “now what did you say to Ruben Calixto Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “jolly when we talked and you told me what had occured. Well I never imaged this, oh poor jolly.” Yolanda tells him, “hey respond to my question why did you talk about us to your cousin.” Manuel Efe asks, “what of what jolly? Yolanda hits him with her purse, ouch.” Yolanda repeats, “what did tell him?” Manuel Efe tells her, “I didn’t tell her nothing. I told him, we had seen one another a couple of times nothing else.” Yolanda tells him, “Manuel Efe you have betrayed me.” Manuel Efe tells her, “no no I didn’t just calm yourself. Jolly we are not going to go anywhere. Please calm down.” Yolanda tells him, “no I don’t want to calm myself. What I want you to explain too me, is why and how did Ruben Calixto figure out. That we confabulated against him?” Manuel Efe tells her, “jolly let me explain too you please. Apparently someone saw me, talking to you at the hotel. Someone saw me entering the pink house, when you lived there. I told Rubencho basically, that I wanted to have a small adventure with you. Nothing more than that, I told him. That you wanted nothing too do with me. Always with Rubencho, always with him. That’s why I always envied him, well everything that is occuring with you. All your misfortunes, your becoming bald and everything. But let me tell you, jolly you still do stop traffic. She hits him with her purse. He just utters, daaa.”

At the pink house, Juana Valentina tells them. “You know I’m going to change into something else. Before Manuel Efe arrives, well I’m like a little unjoyful. Anway excuse me.” She then heads upstairs, Ruben asks. “Tere how long has this been going on?” Tere tells him, “since this morning.” Ruben asks, “has this ever happened before really?” Tere tells him, “well yes all of them could suprise me. But I knew who they were, because of their unique personalities.” Juana Calidad comes out of her bedroom. She’s dressed like Juana Bautista. “So they left?” They utter, “yes.” Juana Caldid tells them, “well then excuse me.” Ruben asks, “Terezalsura you sure they didn’t eat anything strange. Or maybe took a medicine?” Todoelmundo tells him, “hey there’s only one reason.” Ruben tells him, “listen man not that again. You and my father, with that absurd idea. If you continue with this, that you two have gone crazy.” Tere asks, “what idea?” Todoelmundo tells her, “the devil is among us.” Tere tells him, “oh no not with that Todoelmundo. Please don’t say that, its starting to scare me.” She then blesses herself.

At the hotel, Manuel Efe is now lying down very confident like. Yolanda utters, “you and Juana Valentina?” Manuel Efe tells her, “exactly Jolly. She realized she couldn’t stop despressing me. Well thanks really too you. If Juana Valentina hadn’t seen you with Ruben. In that pink house, if she hadn’t received such a hard hit. They would have left together.” Yolanada asks, “so that is when she held onto too you?” Manuel Efe tells her, “exactly jolly at first she played hard to get. But later she fell like the rest.” Yolanda asks, “so that means if Ruben Calixto and I had there been something. Like she think there was, Juana Valentina and Ruben Calixto would have left together.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes you really created a miracle jolly. Yes that is the truth. Let me tell you something, that love between the two of them. Yolanda sits down and remembers Ruben’s words. Jolly don’t tell me that you became deaf as well?” Yolanda tells her, “of course not now what were you telling me.” Manuel Efe tells her, “I was going to call room service do you care to eat anything?” Yolanda tells him, “no thanks no Manuel Efe. Ruben Calixto, should be thanking me that I saved him from an ilicit love.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well yes then that I am going to be in charge of his little sister.” Yolanda tells him, “you know something.” Manuel Efe tells her, “tell me?” Yolanda tells him, “I’m going too think some things through in my head. See you later.” Manuel Efe tells her, “jolly be careful in leaving so nobody can see you ok.” She then takes off.

At the dolorosa, the gang are there. Octavio tells them, “only two of you are very cold. Maybe you ate something, that was quite distinctive from the rest. Or maybe drank something that made you sick.” Poncho asks, “Juana Manny do you feel as if the cold penetrates your bones?” Juana Manny tells him, “yes that is it exactly.” Juana Bautista tells them, “look you two have a fight and then that will be over.” Orlando asks, “what my life is that what you read in the cards?” Juana Bautista tells him, “what cards no way listen. These two are a bunch of lazies boy. You can tell from far away, yes they both need the dicipline of a boxer.” Orlando asks, “why are you talking like Juana Manny my love?” Juana Calidad tells him, “its logic and typical she has the same characteristics of Juana Manny sign.” Mauricio tells her, “why are you talking like that?” Orlando tells him, “she’s talking like Juana Bautista.” Juana Matilde tells them, “no I know exactly what’s going on here. When the virgin de fatima showed up to those children. He told them clearly, they had to pray with a rosario. Plus tell the world that everyone had too pray. Nobody has done so, the way it should be. That’s why we are going to pray right now. Come over here now.” Miguel tells her, “Juana Matilde stop this and calm down.” Juana Matilde tells him, “in the name of the father son and the holy spirit.” Miguel asks, “are you feeling alright?” Juana Matilde tells him, “no I feel terrible Miguel. I don’t know the rosario, Juana Calidad please give me a lesson please.” Juana Bautista tells her, “we don’t have to worry. Everything has a time, what ever it is will be.” Mauricio nervously laughs and tells them, “now then girls you had us going and very worried. Hey that was a great joke, how chevede. That’s enough alright.” Juana Bautista angrily gets up, “so you think were joking. That were a bunch of clowns Fuentelafria?” Orlando tells her, “my love calm down.” Juana Bautista yells out, “well no.” Octavio tells her, “enough which ever juana you are. This occurs a few times but, the politician is correct. Enough with the jokes.” Juana Manny gets up and tells them all. “Hey one minute, one single minute no sir. This isn’t a joke, when we pulled that bad prank on poor Manuel Efe. Over in covena, at Mauricio Fuentelafria’s house. I won’t permit my sisters to do that again, with all you guys no sir. Poncho do you have, a hot water bottle around there.”

Back at the pink house, Tere tells them. “I don’t like you talking that way Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells them, “listen Tere earthquakes are around because there is the presence of the devil. It occured in 1979.” Ruben tells him, “everything has a logical explination.” Todoelmundo tells him, “listen Ruben everything in corzal is ilogical. Ilogical was when, all the rain fell down then one day a bright sun shone.” Ruben tells him, “well that was a meterological event we are used too. It was just a cyclone with rain, it arrived and left.” Todelmundo tells him, “yes but when the women suffered from the indifference kiss. Was that also a meterological event.” Ruben tells him, “that’s a sickness like every other one.” Tere tells her, “from that sickeness no Ruben Salguero.” Todoelmundo asks, “well then explain too me those strange lights that appeared all over town. All that buried treasure, even in the one in your backyard of your house.” Ruben tells him, “fine science hasn’t touched that. But I’m sure that a logical explination will be found for that. Because now we know, why there’s a rainbow after it rains. But before the indians thought, it was a manifestation of god.” Tere tells him, “what Ruben is saying has some sense in it.” Todoelmundo tells them, “what has sense has no sense. How can you explain the saint ursula church. It has fallen seven times, or how can you explain that the children couldn’t talk. The men became impotent in one month. Or how can you explain, in april not a single drop of water dropped down. Plus that has been proven, there were numerous accounts of infidedility.” Ruben asks, “when was this?” Todoelmundo tells him, “when in 1979 its one of digits that appear. That calculate 26, that is when devil takes over corozal. The earthquakes stop when he leaves.” Tere tells him, “now then enough talk with the devil please. Oh please or else he might show right here.” Then the earth begins going, Todoelmundo utters. “Dear lord, dear lord.” Tere yells out, “hey forget me man. I’m taking off todoelmundo, he won’t mess with me.” Todoelmundo ask, “see these earthquake prove the devil is among us.”

Over at the hotel, Nina is on the phone. “Hello no I don’t understand.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey nina here’s my keys.” Nina ask, “exuse me but you speak italian right.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes.” Nina tells him, “well he’s an italian fellow I don’t understand nothing.” Manuel Efe tells him, “hello Franco how’s it going? How is the film going? The movie, I only heard that you had all left. Daaa, Geovani in Corozal? No he’s still in panama, a message for my cousin Ruben. Daaa I don’t understand what your trying to tell me. What is he saying? What I don’t understand? Who is this Francesco? Yes, I will tell Geovani when he arrives yes. My cousin Ruben, is the son of a man named Francisco daaa.”

EPISODE 105

At the salguero house, Ruben is trying to work. But Manuel Efe is there bothering him. “Listen to me clearly I’m breaking all ties with you.” Manuel Efe tells him, “you can’t Rubencho for your my cousin we share the same blood. Daaa plus if you want to harm me. You would be hurting as well Juana Valentina.” Ruben tells him, “are you threatening me? Starting a rumor, that you yourself have invented.” Manuel Efe tells him, “hey I’m not inventing nothing. You very well know this Rubencho anyways. Fortunately that is now over, your going to marry Maria Delia. Let me tell you Rubencho, my relationship with Juana Valentina. Is going like hot cakes, more and more better. Its consolidating its forming.” Ruben tells him, “great this is all that I needed. Not only are you my cousin, but soon you would be my brother in law?” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh that would be my greatest dream.” Ruben angrily tells him, “listen here Manuel Efe. The fight stops when Calixto shows up. Hello father, are you planning on going out?” Manuel Efe tells him, “uncle if you want I will take you anywhere you want. My european car is outside.” Calixto tells him, “well thank you nephew. I perfer to walk a bit, then I can get sleepy and can sleep.” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen come with me back to the hotel. We have some rum, and then you can walk back here and go to bed rested. I also have to go to the hotel, to deal with those italian guys.” Calixto asks, “what italians?” Manuel Efe tells him, “you know those guys with the movie.” Calixto tells him, “oh yes.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes those italians Geovani Franco Francisco. Listen the thing is Francisco well he’s… When he doesn’t see the two move, or be shocked by that name. He tries a different approch. Well he forgot something at the hotel. You see I’m the only one, that speaks italian at that hotel. I am like a translator, you do understand me.” Calixto tells him, “fine fine I will accept your invitation. I’ll be waiting so then lets go. See you son.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes uncle lets go.” Ruben tells him, “Manuel Efe greetings to your accomplice Geovani fellow.” Manuel Efe tells him, “Rubencho listen with Geovani that was only and exclusively work related. I was just a translator, nothing else.” Calixto yells out, “come on Manuel Efe I’m waiting come on lets go.” Manuel Efe utters, “I’m coming uncle Calixto nothing not even a flinch. Reflect Manuel reflect.”

Over at the hotel bar, Calixto tells him. “A lot of strange things occur her in corozal. Other worldy at times.” Manuel Efe asks, “well I want to discuss this italians. To come all this way just to make a movie. Let me tell you uncle, corozal is pretty far away from italy.” Calixto tells him, “oh italy is so far away. What I’m referring too, its just extraordinary things. How about that indifference kiss. There’s a case.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes of course two times.” Calixto tells him, “yes two times this indifference kiss has occured. The first time it happened in sahagun nephew. Now the theory of Todoelmundo, is that this has occured six times.” Manuel Efe asks, “so these italian fellows have come by six times?” Calixto tells him, “no nephew the demon.” The man in the white hat appears, Manuel Efe utters. “The demon the devil uncle yes?” Calixto tells him, “yes that is the theory that todoelmundo has come up with. Its a bit confusing to say.” Manuel Efe asks, “yes do tell me what the theory of todoelmundo is or what?” Calixto tells him, “he thinks that every time one of these earthquakes come about. Well its the sign of the devil. So many extraordinary things can occur. Well that is what Todoelmundo has said. Manuel Efe tries to hide, but the man in the white hat has taken off. Now then nephew its late, and I’m going to bed. Hopefully the todoelmundo’s theory, makes me get too sleep. Goodnight and thank you nephew.” Manuel Efe then remembers, the talk Geovani had with the juanas. “I’ve been in corozal, one time before about 23 years ago.” Manuel Efe utters, “yes 23 years ago. I now understand so many questions. Oh yes of course, but who is this Francisco?”

The next morning, Manuel Efe visits the pink house. Juana Valentina is dressed like Juana Matilde. “I’ve brought for you, these delicious almonds chaket you don’t know how difficult it was for me to get you this. They are quite fine, and are all for you. So perfect such as you are.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh thank you so very much Manuel Efe. Well they are like, well I don’t know. A very nice gesture, oh come over here so I can give you a nice kiss. Sonny you are so very beautiful. Now then lets see how delicious they are.” Manuel Efe asks, “why are you wearing this?” Juana Valentina tells him, “I just don’t know my sisters and I. Well we are, how to explain this switched.” Manuel Efe tells her, “you mean like switched papers? What are you trying too tell me?” Juana Valentina tells him, “well I don’t know. The thing is every one of us, is like one another. But I’m not well you understand me right? I don’t think we should worry about it. But you know I think, its really chevede you know.” Manuel Efe tells her, “but thing is I don’t know but your like Juana Matilde. Well in everything.” Juana Valentina tells him, “still I am Juana Valentina or isn’t that important Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes of course. Yes that’s important my rabbit.”

Juana Valentina tells him, “oh man I really was missing you. With you I pass the days very chevede.” Manuel Efe tells her, “you know something I’m fulfilling a dream that I just don’t want to get up from ever.” Juana Valentina tells him, “now then Manuel Efe please do me a favour. There’s something, that I do want to tell you. Well the thing is, I don’t know. I have been thinking so very much, well I really think that. We should clear things up.” Manuel Efe asks, “and what is it all about or what?Just talk talk.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well alright I’m going to tell you. I have been talking with Ruben. Well I heard something, well that made me think. Well the thing is, I am not worried for a bit. Well I like things to be very clear. Well I don’t know, I’m just saying.” Manuel Efe asks, “about what?” Juana Valentina tells him, “look Manuel Efe. I did see you, I mean heard you say Manuel Efe. You were talking with Ruben, when you told him. Well that we were in love, and you know what that was a complete lie. Its a lie, you are mistaken Manuel Efe. Yes you are very mistaken sonny, so do me a favour.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes yes of course.” Manuel Efe asks, “so did that bother you a lot?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes it did. Well it just shocked me, its just not true. Ruben and I, there’s nothing distinctive between us. We do have a relationship but were siblings.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes very normal. Daaa how could I ever think there was something between the two of you. You know for you two, to have more than that. Plus considering your blood siblings and all. Its just impossible.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes totally impossible. Yes yes its impossible.”

Over at the judge’s house, the four are still doing some research. Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “listen we are in 1987 and everything is still good.” Todoelmundo tells him, “what interests us in 1989 judge.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “hey I’m almost there Todoelmundo. Have some patience, it says here. Every friday around three in the afternoon. The ladies from the christo religious society. They walked the principal roads saying the rosario. With a gold incense burner, that mysteriously disappeared. In one unfortunately fire, they also say well nothing else.” Calixto asks, “wait a minute comparde what do you mean nothing? Let me see, oh my its blank.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “listen I consult these books all the time. I never noticed that a whole page was erased.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “listen it might just be a coincidence.” Calixto tells her, “no there is much too much coincidence. We needed that missing page.” Judge Geremias Guerra looks at another book. “Oh here’s is something, wait a moment. Yes 1988 a interesting case in corozal. A man tried to sue a company, called san bario compania. Because he had papers stating, that there was a fraud in the company. They were never able to prove the case was true.” Margarita Cruz asks, “and what does that have too do with anything?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, ” I remember I read these pages. A couple of months ago, when I was working on that case.” Calixto tells him, “yes on a job you were showing me. So durning that time, you needed to see these pages from 1988 they weren’t blank.” Todoelmundo tells him, “san bario compania. S.m.s.h it was houses in monterey. They were businesses, that made circular dates and calenders. It was made up of several people of the population. Man I remembered, what the whole world knows Don Calixto.” Calixto tells him, “great man before you forget so what happened in 1988?” The earth begins to shake once more and Todoelmundo once again looses his memory. Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh dear lord.” Todoelmundo utters, “man I forgot again what occured in 1988 Don Calixto.” Judge Geremias Guerra utters, “umda.”

Back at the pink house, Manuel Efe is still with Juana Valentina. “You know something, I would do anything for you. Including on our honeymoon, we could even go to europe. If you want you, we could also take all your sisters. For me there’s simply no problems. You know as long as I can see that your happy. I will do anything.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh Manuel Efe I’m shocked oh man I just don’t have an answer too give you.” Manuel Efe tells her, “you don’t have to answer absolutely nothing. Listen think about it, then you can tell me alright. For I know the answer will be a afirmative.”

Juana Bautista shows up dressed up like Juana Calidad. “Saint antonia maria clairce.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa.” Juana Bautista tells them, “you must answer blessed her saintly name.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes bless her saintly name.” Juana Bautista tells her, “Juana Valentina the lord knows. If you had been at the dolorosa, you would have had a pleasant time.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well us being here. We had a great time didn’t we Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes we did.” Juana Bautista tells them, “I say thank you to sor juanas inez de la cruz. That he heard my prayers, thank you for arriving Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes and why are you talking like that Juana Bautista?” Juana Valentina tells him, “man your as twisted and confused as Juana Matilde. Didn’t I already tell you. You know all about my sisters.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes yes. All of your cables were twisted. But I didn’t think things, were very grave daaa.”

Juana Valentina tells Juana Manny, “hi.” Juana Manny tells him, “here has it been cold?” They all utter, “no.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no here girl.” Juana Bautista tells them, “I have been thinking this is a sign of something. If Juana Bautista reads the cards. We might find very interesting things in this destiny.” Juana Bautista tells her, “no way Juana Manny no I don’t play with demon things.” She then heads to the kitchen. Juana Valentina tells them, “umda just relax girl.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa man this is for someone to go crazy.” Juana Manny ask, “are you nicely attended Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes.” Juana Manny asks, “do you care for a hot chocolate. Or a hot coffee please, it sure is cold around here.” Manuel Efe utters, “sure that’s nice.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I want one too.”

She then leaves and Mauricio and Juana Calidad come by. Juana Calidad punches Manuel Efe. “Hi there Manuel Efe, how’s it going?” Manuel Efe tells them, “what I’m hearing and seeing is really pathetic.” Mauricio tells him, “well you better get used too this european man. For this is quite serious, its no joke. Listen Cadi I’m going to pray, to your sor juanas inez de la cruz. So you can once again be the same. I am very tired of this.” Juana Valentina ask, “what’s tomorrow?” Juana Calidad tells her, “man your as flighty as Juana Matilde. Hey I just want to beat you up to react. For tomorrow Mauricio is going to ask for my hand.” She hits Manuel Efe one more time before taking off. Juana Valentina starts freaking out. “It just that, it just shocks me.” Juana Matilde shows up, “now calm down Juana Valentina enough already. Having that tempertantrum in front of Manuel Efe. Doesn’t it give you pity?”

Over at the salguero house, Ruben tells Maria Delia. “You know I think, your the only bride in town. That has had so many bachelorette parties.” Maria Delia tells him, “and the one’s that are missing. Carlotica Valderrama, Marujita Visbal, Gloria Revero.” Ruben tells her, “I think we should postpone the wedding. So you can go to all those bridal showers.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh no Rubensito don’t even say that as a joke Rubensito. Or else the devil will show up and he will ruin them.” Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe has arrived.” Ruben utters, “if it isn’t the king of rome.” Manuel Efe utters, “oh hello goddaughter.” Maria Delia tells him, “hello how have you been?” Manuel Efe utters, “Rubencho my cousin. My aunt Dona.” Dona Dona tells him, “hello nephew how are you?” Manuel Efe tells them, “its great seeing all of you.” Maria Delia tells him, “Manuel Efe nice to see you godfather. So how is your plane?” Manuel Efe tells her, “waiting to when ever you two want to go flying. Well go anywhere.” Ruben tells him, “well then your going to be left waiting.” Dona Dona tells him, “well in that plane of yours you should take me to Barranquilla. So I can buy that dress for the wedding. The date is so close, and you nephew nothing.” Manuel Efe tells her, “aunt you don’t even have to say it. We can go later if you want, we take that plane all the way to Barranquila.” Ruben tells her, “listen mother I wouldn’t permit you to go anywhere. If I know the plane is piloted by my cousin. Your really crazy.” Maria Delia tells him, “well count me in to go with you on that trip Dona Dona.” Ruben tells her, “yes and I’ll point you down that I’m taking you home. So come on say goodbye, we’re going. Bye mom, see you later.” Maria Delia goes to Dona Dona, and air kisses her. “Well then Dona Dona, thank you for everything.” Dona Dona tells her, “yes dear bye.” Maria Delia utters, “bye godfather.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes bye Maria Delia. Don’t forget in the shower, one has to comply.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh thanks for reminding me bye godfather.” Ruben yells out, “I’m leaving Maria Delia.” Maria Delia utters, “oh my love bye all.”

Manuel Efe tells Dona, “aunt I was talking with some italian men.” Dona Dona gets quite nervous, “italian men? So which one’s.” Manuel Efe tells her, “one that came from Barranquilla. He was selling some italian clothes from italy. Oh they were very beautiful.” Dona Dona gives a sigh of relief. “Hey you shouldn’t worry yourself so much nephew.” Manuel Efe asks, “why did you get that way? Or what?” Dona Dona ask, “what ever do you mean?”Manuel Efe tells her, “well I mean your just quite nervous. Your face changed as well, you began sweating and your hands trembled.” Dona Dona tells him, “the thing is european clothes are quite expensive Manuel Efe. One shouldn’t put so much emphesis on a dress. I mean one can easily buy it here.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes of course.” Dona Dona gets up, “oh this girl Ophelia is there more tea?” Manuel Efe utters, “you’ve been caught aunt. Daaa who would even have thought?”

Manuel Efe returns to his hotel suite. He throws everything on the table, “reflect Manuel Efe reflect. You must reflect right now, for you don’t have anybody you can reflects with. Think, Ruben is the son of my aunt Dona. Plus from a italian man, by the name of Francisco. Daaa hey what a fling my aunt must have had. Oh what a pity what a moment, daaa it only signifies one thing. He has a tempertantrum. That Juana Valentina and Ruben aren’t siblings. Well you know what, that isn’t important. For my aunt Dona, isn’t going to be talking too anybody. About that fling she had no way. The only thing she bothers my uncle Calixto with is. With those five sins of his iligitimates. Oh but her, yes she’s going to keep quiet. But I can’t be so sure of this, this doubt is right there. Attentive, now first solution. Ruben marries Maria Delia as fast as possible. Secondly Juana Valentina marries me, as soon as possible. That’s that.”

Juana Valentina is having breakfast the next day. “Please sor juanas inez de la cruz please enlighten me. So I can tells Manuel Efe the right response.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes too me Manuel Efe seems like a great person. Well I think, I don’t know I’m just saying. That he could be a good husband too you. Well I’m just saying.” Juana Valentina tells them, “oh I’m going to take things calmly. I have time to think about this. I know that the virgin will tell me, what I am suppose to do so there.” Juana Calidad tells them, “you know something last night. I was so very worried, over getting asked for my hand but. Well today, I began to think and I understood. That is Mauricio Fuentelafria is for me. Everything will go well, the one with the last word is destiny.” Juana Bautista tells her, “very good nun very good. Well what one should do, is put one’s breasts out in this situation. If someone interferes, well then break his face. Then that’s that.” Juana Manny tells them, “I couldn’t sleep at all last night because of this cold. Well I’m just saying, my room should have an heater. Well that will be a solution for me. Well I don’t know, but I’m just saying.” Juana Bautista tells her, “a heater in corozal. You’ve gone complete crazy Juana Manny. See this is what were going too do. We will wait a couple of days, hopefully you will recover. If no were taking you too the hospital. So a doctor can exam you. What ever demon has possesed you. Image you?” Juana Manny tells them, “no I just don’t think that’s a great solution. See with Poncho they didn’t find nothing. Its just that I’m pretty cold.” The phone rings, Tere angrily tells them. “You know what, you are all crazy and driving me crazy as well.” They all utter, “yeah right.” Juana Matilde tells them, “just answer the phone.” Tere utters, “oh hello Don Calixto.” Juana Valentina tells them, “we must pray that this goes away soon. That our personalites return to us, for I have never heard the case of a saint. That this occured too, oh no.” Tere tells them, “that was Don Calixto and he’s coming here. To get all of you, so he can show off the salon to Juana Manny.”

At the salguero house, Calixto tells Dona. “Listen Margarita Cruz is organizing a group of ladies. To do a rosario on friday, at three in the plaza.” Dona Dona tells him, “even with that she won’t be cleaning her sin.” Calixto tells her, “she asked me to invite you. Well I mentioned to her, about the gold monteseno rosario with the fine cross on it. That you inherited from you grandmother. She thinks its a good idea, well that you take it.” Dona Dona tells him, “first of all Mr. Salguero. She doesn’t have to bring messages through you. Plus I have no intention to reunite myself. To pray with a sinner, using my gold rosario that I inherited from my grandmother.” Ruben asks, “hey aren’t we going?” Calixto tells him, “sure were going.” Ruben utters, “bye mother.” Calixto tells her, “I should be returning around lunchtime. Look Dona, for helping out my daughter.” He kisses her, and she utters. “Yeah yeah yeah.”

Over at the pink house, the girls are dressed. Juana Valentina utters, “saint astokio bendita, sor juana inez de la cruz. Mother of mine, that is in the heaven’s above. Please iluminate me, for me to be able to make a decision. Hey and why am I thinking, well of getting married to Manuel Efe. Why is this, when I do love Ruben. No I can’t forgive him lord. For he did me wrong, but I do love him. Well then how can I think, of even marrying Manuel Efe Cuadradro. But that Ruben he did it too me with that Yolanda woman. Then he shows up with his scary frog face. Asking me to forgive him. He has guts that bastard, no well the best thing for everyone is. Well that Ruben marries Maria Delia. Yes that shocks me, but yes that is for the best. Well I don’t know, but I’m just saying. Well what if I do marry Manuel Efe? What would happen? Well yes it might be so, could it be?”

(Awesome acting.)

Juana Manny and the girls go to the new beauty salon. “Oh father this is so beautiful. I think its better than the last one. I’m just saying.” Calixto tells her, “you can say I have more experience than before. Plus your mother helped me out, in picking out the location.” Juana Manny tells her, “in fact in this place one has a feeling. Well of coming here to live or no?” The girls utter, “yes that is true.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh Juana Manny you must bless god for this. This is the best present, that you have ever received.”

Juana Bautista tells her, “this is great use this opportunity to fix up Juana Calidad for her big dinner.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no its best that Juana Calidad goes the way god brought her into this world. Because if god wanted her to be distinctive. She would have been created another way or no. I’m just saying.” Juana Bautista tells her, “hey don’t invent Juana Valentina. God also made hair sylists, and manicurists. Every one of them, that fixes us up. I am just saying. You should also get fixed up.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh no that doesn’t go with me.” Juana Calidad tells them, “I will allow anything that you wish to do too me. For what is meant to be, will be. For that is how things are written.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes yes its written but if Mauricio Fuentelafria grabs you. Well I’ll be the first one that will hit him. Whoop whoop.” Juana Bautista tells them, “now then girls lets all get fixed up.” Juana Manny tells them, “alright I will fix all of you.” Juana Valentina tells them, “me no sor juana inez de la cruz never fixed herself up.”

Calixto touches his forehead, Margarita Cruz glances at Ruben. Ruben tells them, “I warned you old man. This exchange of personalities, is more grave than I thought.” Calixto tells them, “no everything is more grave than Todoelmundo has mentioned. Your mother doesn’t want to take part. With the ladies that Margarita is organzing.”Margarita Cruz tells them, “that doesn’t surprise me not for once.” Calixto tells them, “well the thing is I was interested and hoping. That she would use the gold montesno rosario, with the fine cross on it. Apparently that rosaries, well it has mystical miraculous properties. That is what your mother has told me.” Ruben tells him, “yes mother has mentioned that before. When I was a child, apparently that rosario helped my grandmother when she had arthritis. She told me my grandmother, would wrap it around her hand four times on the right hand. She wore it for six months, seven days a week and she was cured. Never again did she feel that pain.” Calixto tells him, “but you should really convince your mother. Help all those women who joined Margarita. If not she can lend the rosario. So we can use it when they join at the plaza.” Ruben tells them, “your still insisting its the devil. Enough change the topic already, I’ve had enough of it. Bye girls.” Juana Manny tells them, “hey wait right here we need someone really important. Oh father thank you, your so divine. I just don’t know how to say this, but I’m really very happy.”

Calixto tells them, “I just like seeing that all of you are so very happy.” Juana Manny tells him, “your so divine. My gift for your weddings, well be doing the make-up and hair for free. It will be the best of gifts.” The girls all utter, “thank you.” Juana Manny utters, “oh I’m shocked well this included the older sister. Well I don’t know, I’m just saying. That she has decided, to accept Manuel Efe’s marriage purposal.” Margarita Cruz glances at at very angrily Ruben. Calixto asks, “come over here so your saying that Manuel Efe purposed marriage too you Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes Don Calixto the saints are witnessed that I’m telling you the truth.” Calixto tells her, “yes he’s asked you on various occasions.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well this time its distinctive. This time around, he told me trasparently with his soul. I noticed it Don Calixto its a yes. I really do think, that Manuel Efe is really close to god.” Calixto asks, “come over here so what did you tell him?” Juana Valentina tells him, “I told him I was going to think it over. But I’m really considering telling him yes. I really do think that Manuel Efe has really changed so very much. I think that god iluminated him, I think he’s going to be a good husband for me.” Ruben is furious, but doesn’t say a word.

Todoelmundo visit the judge. “Listen I went over to various professors in their own homes. Get this all their books, well they were missing various pages. Especially when it was suppose to say, that mentioned the year 1988. Nothing could be found, even if you referenced that year. In fact the profesors didn’t even realize. How that date was erased from their memories. Especially when it deals with that year.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “yes I also had the same problem. I went to every law library, and I couldn’t find anything regarding that year. Nothing to shed clue to what is going on.” Todoelmundo tells him, “listen if we don’t do something about this. The devil is going to take full control here.”

Juana Caliad and Mauricio, are heading towards the salguero house. Mauricio ask, “do you really love me Juana Calidad?” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes I do Mauricio it has been written. That we are meant for one another.” Mauricio tells her, “the thing is lately you are very strange. You notice other men, sometimes you talk like your sisters. Well this has me very confused. I don’t know what too think.” Juana Calidad tells him, “feeling aren’t governed by reason. If it were so, it would be so easy for some people. The important thing is, what you feel for me. You don’t have too reason with it, do what your heart dictates you too do.” Mauricio tells her, “you know something I believe in you. That is why I believe you. Even if you talk like Juana Bautista, I just don’t care. For on the day that we marry, you will make me the happiest man in corozal. In fact the entire world.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well then lets do what we came too do. Come on go on in, its there your going to ask for my hand.” Calixto comes out, “Juana Calidad your future in-laws want to talk to you. Later on the formal part begins. Then you are going to ask, for my daughter’s hand in marriage. Well then, lets go in.” The earth starts shaking, Mauricio utters. “I’m so nervous I feel the earth shake. Lord please help me out.”

At the dolorosa Orlando is talking with Todoelmundo. “Living here in corozal, I have come to one conclusion. Logic doesn’t exist, hey its not easy for me to accept this. Well I have spent my entire life, teaching otherwise. I have been lying to my students, the worst is I’ve been lying to myself.” Octavio tells him, “just great the professor has an extistentialism problem. Here I thought that you had the hope. That you would shed light, on the strange behaviors of our girlfriends but no. Now I’m left with just the hopes.” Orlando tells him, “how can I explain things for I am going crazy.” Todoelmundo tells them, “I do know what’s going on. I have a theory, but everyone will think I’ve gone crazy.” They utter, “no Todoelmundo we won’t.” Juana Manny show up, “oh guys its cold hey Poncho give me a rum please.” Orlando utters, “she’s acting like Juana Matilde.” Juana Manny tells them, “I came by so I can take my scary frog. Over to see my new beauty salon. The salon is beautiful, well I don’t know but I am just saying. Sure your going to like it.” Octavio tells her, “oh my firecracker I wanted to see you like always my firecracker. Hey at least hit me ok.” Juana Manny tells him, “why am I going to do that. Listen why be like that, life is meant to be lived freely and without any problems. Well I don’t know, I’m just saying. Well yes I want my boyfriend, to be the first to see my beauty salon. That my father gave me, or no? I already told Juana Calidad. Well the first person, that’s going to get a haircut will be you. Well that’s what I believe.” Octavio tells her, “well at least you like all that cosmotology stuff.” Juana Manny gives him a hug and a kiss. “Oh my little scary frog, oh that’s strange. When I kissed you the cold disappeared.”

Over at the pink house, Juana Bautista is talking with Juana Valentina. “So are you really thinking about getting married to Manuel Efe?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I don’t swear for that’s a sin. Well I really do like Manuel Efe, I feel now a special attraction too him. Before it was just impossible too see. Well god knows, how he does things Juana Bautista. He does know, well its even surprising me that I’m always thinking about Manuel Efe instead of Ruben. Even though his name is still in my heart. I don’t want to condemn myself anymore with that. I know that Ruben will be marrying Maria Delia. I am not going to stop this or interfere.” Juana Bautista ask, “yes thats true. So when are you going to give Manuel Efe your answer. When will we see?” Juana Valentina tells her, “very soon but for now I’m praying to sor juanas inez de la cruz. So she can iluminate me, so then I can take the appropriate decision.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well girl hope its done quickly. Well then you can organize the wedding with us. Then we can all get married on the 12th.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh soon I will be as organize as you all.”

Juana Calidad returns, and Juana Bautisa asks. “So how did it go?’ Juana Valentina tells her, “well with that glowing smile. The virgin heard my prayers, things went well for you right?” Juana Matilde tells them, “the nun has been very misterious. She hasn’t wanted to tell us nothing. Man all I want too do, is punch her for her to react.” Juana Bautista utters, “calm down Juana Matilde.” Juana Caldiad tells her, “soon I will be Juana Calidad Salguero de Fuentelafria.”

Over at the pink house, Dona Dona is cleaning up the table with Ophelia.” Manuel Efe arrives, “Manuel Efe has arrived.” Dona Dona tells him, “how are you nephew?” Manuel Efe tells her, “daaa it seems there was an important dinner. Which I wasn’t invited?” Dona Dona tells him, “the Fuentelafria came by to ask for the hand of Juana Calidad.” Manuel Efe ask, “so they came by here to ask you for her hand as well?” Dona Dona tells him, “hey they insisted.” Manuel Efe tells her, “aunt you have changed so much with the juanas. Not only do you stand them, now your like the subsitute mother.” Dona Dona tells him, “nephew don’t say stupid things.” Manuel Efe tells her, “listen if you are defeated well me no. My vengence is going well, I just don’t know how, I’m going to get them out of corozal. Well in regards of Juana Valentina aunt, my vengence is going extremely well. I have asked her to marry me, she will respond yes.” Dona Dona ask, “what?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes aunt and when I have her out of corazal. When I have her in my hands, there she’s going to pay every single one of those humilations. That she did towards me, and let me tell you there was a lot. Plus all of her sisters as well. Then you will see aunt. Yes then you will see a finished vengence.” Dona Dona asks, “you purposed marriage the oldest of the iligitimates.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes and why should that surprise you. You knew those were my plans.” Dona Dona tells him, “well what does suprise me is that the iligitimate oldest. Has even noticed you as a future husband.” Manuel Efe asks, “and why not let me tell you. She told me she was going to think about it. Its now just a formality, for she’s crazy for me.” Dona Dona is with Manuel Efe. “Now listen if she says yes, then let it be once and for all.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes to relax everyone.” Dona Dona tells him, “no nothing about tranquility. Well the thing is… Then Dona starts acting like Juana Matilde. Well the thing is, she’s going to be now related to a Cuadradro. Well I don’t know, I’m just saying. It just shocks me, I’m just saying.” Manuel Efe simply looks twice at her.

Tere is walking home, from the grocery store. When a guy runs into her, the man in the white hat sees this. She yells, “boy don’t you see what your doing sonny? The man in the white hat, helps pick up her belongings. He touches her hand, umda oh thank you sir. You are so very kind. He taps his hat and walks away. Then Tere gets the shivers, oh man that man is so very handsome. But he’s as cold as Juana Manny.”

Calixto tells Dona that night, as they are getting ready for bed. “Well everything is going quie well. Dona I don’t know how to thank you, for what your doing for Juana Calidad and me.” Dona Dona tells him, “well I know how?” Calixto tells her, “fine then do me the favor make sure the older one leaves corozal.” Calixto tells her, “yes Dona she’s planning on leaving so just relax.” Dona Dona tells him, “or get her married.” Calixto utters, “married? Well with who, she doesn’t even have a boyfriend.” Dona Dona tells him, “officially no but in the name of my nephew. Manuel Efe Cuadradro, I would like to officially ask, for the hand of your oldest daughter.” Calixto is shocked, “Dona what wait repeat that again.” Dona Dona tells him, “to add your now becoming deaf. Yes in the name of my nephew. I am formally asking for her hand in marriage.” Calixto tells her, “but Dona ever since I can remember. You have been against, my oldest daughter Juana Valentina ever since she has arrived in corozal. Now you want her, to be a part of your family through the direct line of marriage.” Dona Dona tells him, “well at least the name Cuadradro cleans your iligitimate daughters name. I’m now leaving this curiosity Mr. Salguero.” Calixto utters, “yes the devil is indeed in corozal.”

Juana Valentina has now become Juana Calidad. “Why are you saying, that its best that I marry Manuel Efe Tere.” Tere is now in bed, for now she’s now sick with the cold. She tells her, “well I haven’t commented it too you. The thing is Todoelmundo, has asked me to marry him.” Juana Valentina tells her, “levitated up to the sky. Thank you lord, oh he made it so that all the marriages would arrive at the same time Tere. So when are you getting married?” Tere tells her, “listen Juana Valentina do me a favor and stop talking like you sister. Plus Juana Valentina, I don’t know about getting married Juana Valentina. I just don’t want too leave you alone daugher. I know you far too well, that you wouldn’t want to live with me and Todoelmundo.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh blessed are you Terezalsura. Stop thinking about yourself, think about you and your future. I am going to be happy and overjoyed, you and my sisters organized. Well maybe in the end, I will organize myself.” Tere tells herm, “oh my daughter I just hope that Manuel Efe. Is the man that’s going to take Ruben Salguero, out of your heart my love. But I’m going to give you your last advice Juana Valentina. Don’t marry for spite girl, your going to regret it for the rest of your life girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I would have felt spite if Ruben had rejected me but. The lord wanted us to be siblings. That is how he wanted it, we had an opportunity to be together on this earth. Maybe in the celistial glory, we will be able to be together.” Tere utters, “oh in the glory at least daughter.”

Ruben is in bed, when Calixto goes to see him. “My mother said what?” Calixto tells him, “just like I’m doing it. She asked formally the hand of Juana Valentina, for Manuel Efe.” Ruben utters, “man the devil is in corozal.” Calixto tells him, “well that is what I said. First she is repulsed by her, because she is my daughter. Now she’s willing to accept her, as a member of her family. I just don’t know.” Ruben tells him, “Juana Valentina can’t marry Manuel Efe.” Calixto tells him, “well yes she can marry him. Its just that there’s nothing stopping her. Well what’s more suprising is, is this change of attitude of your mother and Juana Valentina.” Ruben tells him, “but father it just can’t be. Manuel Efe isn’t the husband for her.” Calixto tells him, “well you can’t exaggerate either. Ruben the man is a good catch, he has his money. He has his lively hood, well apparently he does love her so. Well it would do be good, that I see all my five daughters married. Well the thing is that’s driving me, to lose my hair is that your mother. Well she’s always thinking like this, well is a big deal with now cleaning the iligitimacy with the originalty of a good one.” Dona Dona has come out of her room, and sits and listens to the conversation. Ruben tells her, “father if Juana Valentina is thinking about marrying Manuel Efe. It might be enough, if she finds out that my mother is in agreement with this. She might decide well to deny this. I know what she’s thinking, well how she feels regarding my mother. If Juana Valentina says yes, my mother says no. Vice-versa in the decisions, then fortunately Juana Valentina will be saved and won’t have to get married to Manuel Efe my cousin.”

Calixto tells him, “listen your talking as if. Getting married to Manuel Efe, is like getting married to the…” Ruben finishes, “the devil is that what you were going to say? Father its more worse than that.” Dona Dona utters, “man he’s stubborn.” Ruben tells him, “no no father Manuel Efe doesn’t deserve a woman like Juana Valentina.” Dona Dona utters, “but you do deserve her.” Ruben tells him, “I’m going to be sincere with you. I am going to try to talk to Juana Valentina. I am going to try to stop this marriage.” Dona Dona utters, “but your going to marry Maria Delia.” Ruben tells him, “it won’t be easy for me to meddle. When Juana Valentina realizes, that my mother is in full agreement. Manuel Efe is out of the plan.” Calixto tells him, “Ruben your talking in another dimension.” Ruben tells him, “but father Manuel Efe is trapping my… My step-sister to marry him, he can deny it but he went out with Yolanda Del Cabrales. They set up the trap, so then Juana Valentina would think. Well so then everyone would find out, that I had an intimate relationship with her with Yolanda.” Calixto tells him, “your trying to tell me that Manuel Efe allied herself with that senora? So he can damage your wedding to Maria Delia? No that can’t be.” Ruben tells him, “it wasn’t too damage my wedding to Maria Delia. But old man, just forget it.”

The next morning, the guys are visiting the pink house. They are all very concerned, Orlando tells them. “Now you all know, I became interested in Juana Bautista because she was such a serious girl. You all know that, when you all thought up all that with Manuel Efe. Knew you couldn’t count on her, because she would destory that plan of yours. I just don’t think she’s joking around, well like you say with her sisters. This is quite a serious matter man.” Mauricio asks, “now then what logical explination are you saying. Well in regards how the juanas are behaving.” Orlando tells him, “I have already told you. The only explination there is, is that its illogical.” Octavio tells them, “I want to marry Juana Manny. But I can’t marry a woman, that is five different women at the same time. I just can’t.” Mauricio tells them, “you have a point they couldn’t have gone crazy. I guess now were going to find out.” Juana Manny calls out, “hey scary frog.” Octavio tells her, “how are you feeling today my firecracker?” Juana Manny tells him, “oh I’m still pretty cold I might have given it to Terezalsura.” Octavio kisses her, and then Juana Manny tells him. “Hey the cold is gone, I’m not cold anymore.” Mauricio asks, “really?” Orlando tells her, “well that’s great then.” Octavio tells her, “hey my firecracker your not talking like one of your sisters. So that means your getting fixed.” Juana Manny then tells him, “oh its coming back. Oh I don’t know, I’m just saying that in corozal its pretty cold.” Octavio tells them, “it was all an illusion thinking that things were getting better.”

Dona Dona shows up, “its a surprise that all of you are not having a party.” Juana Manny utters, “ave maria purisima.” Dona Dona tells her, “sin pecado concebido. Are your sisters here?” Juana Manny tells her, “yes senora we are all here.” Dona Dona tells her, “I don’t care to talk to you all. Inform the oldest, I need to talk to her right now.” Juana Manny tells her, “bless saint antonia maria clarice. Your suppose to say, may her name be blessed.” Dona Dona asks, “isn’t that one the boxer?” Octavio tells her, “well the thing is… I should say is Dona Dona. She has quit boxing, to become just a aesthetics you know beauty.” Mauricio asks, “yes Dona Dona would you care to sit down. Here’s a chair for you.” Dona Dona ask, “what are you the owner of the house now?” Miguel tells Orlando, “Dona Dona here in this house. Man in this town, a lot of strange things are occuring. In fact the strangest things in the world.” Orlando tells him, “well that’s what everyone has been saying. Everything that occurs here in ilogicial.”

Juana Valentina is putting lotion on her legs. “Wait Dona Dona is here? So what does she want?” Juana Manny tells her, “she wants to talk to you.” Juana Valentina asks, “to talk to me about what?” Juana Manny tells her, “do you really think she would explain things too me? Oh saintly lord, not a another problem.” Juana Valentina asks, “are all the guys downstairs?” Juana Manny tells her, “yes all of them.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well then tell her she has to come up then. If she wants to talk, she has to come up here.”

EPISODE 106

Manuel Efe visits the salguero house the next day. “So is my aunt Dona going to be taking long?” Ruben tells him, “you saved me a trip to the hotel. Manuel Efe I need to talk to you cousin.” Manuel Efe tells him, “once again talking about your ex-boss. Man she left you completely obsessed.” Ruben tells him, “we are not going to talk about Yolanda Del Cabrales. We are going to discuss my sister Juana Valentina. You purposed marriage too her.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes I know that it hurt you. It must have hurt you so very much. Since you are in love with her, and you can’t deny it. That love between the two of you is impossible. We are talking about your sister.” Ruben tells him, “listen that supposed love is something that you invented.” Manuel Efe tells him, “fine then I believe you. Well then, why are you so jealous.” Ruben tells him, “its not jealousy its just that I am very worried about Juana Valentina. The same worry I have for all of my sisters. You aren’t going to make Juana Valentina happy.” Manuel Efe asks, “and why not? But why not? Listen for Juana Valentina I’m going to make a castle. Her my big bunny, that beautiful woman she will be my queen. Only her alone.” Ruben tells him, “you don’t love her. If you loved her, you wouldn’t have had to blackmail her. In supporting her, and the rest of my sisters. In exchange for a matrimony.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes its a purpose very decent. What occured it was badly interpreted by all.” Ruben tells him, “cousin one marries for love. One hopes, that a person one marries does it also for love. One marries because, one feels they can’t live. If that person isn’t with them. They love them so very much. One marries because, of that need. To continue breathing.” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh what phrases Rubencho yes what phrases. Listen is that why, your marrying Maria Delia?” Ruben angrily stares at him.

Over at the pink house Juana Valentina tells Dona Dona. “I swear too you I didn’t tell lies. There’s no point in doing so.” Dona Dona tells her, “you told me you weren’t in love. Now your engaged to my nephew.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen when I saw you that day. Manuel Efe too me was indifferent. The next thing I knew, I became interested in him. That is what occured.” Dona Dona tells her, “so that means you just fell like that. Its quite difficult too believe.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen Dona Dona everything that deals with love is difficult to believe. Or you don’t know, listen I have yet to inform your nephew my answer.” Dona Dona asks, “and what are you going to tell my nephew.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I don’t know the answer is already written. Even though neither of us know it senora. Nothing we do will change it, so don’t waste your time.” Dona Dona tells her, “listen for your own good and that of everyone. Its best your decision is a negative one. You nobody, wants you here in corozal. If you don’t know already, Mr. Salguero was suppose to tell you that you had to go. But you advanced yourself, by telling him that you had planned on leaving. The faster you leave the better, well in regards to my nephew. Forget about him, don’t even dream about being his wife. Manuel Efe is a Cuadradro, while your name isn’t even yours. Neither his parents or me, would authorize that matrimony. Never would we permit an iligitimate like yourself. Is a part of our family, regarding my nephew umda. Forget about the interest of love from him. He prefers european women, french girls, italian girl. European girls is what my newphew likes while you…” Juana Valentina tells her, “wait a minute the one that has everything is me. Its my decision if I want, or don’t want to marry your nephew. Now you better do me a favour respect me. Nothing that you do, or say will affect me do you hear me. Dona Dona Cuadradro, who knows maybe we will have the same last name. What do you think of that?” Dona Dona tells her, “don’t have illusions. You might hear from Mr. Salguero say, that I fully agree that Manuel Efe marries you. Well Mr. Salguero, takes himself his own way. Never will a Cuadradro, marry a Echenique.” Then she storms out of the room. Outside she utters, “man if I have been mistaken well with Ruben. I’ve really put my foot it in up to my neck.”

Juana Matilde is praying, “oh heavens hold souls in purgatory.” Dona Dona tells her, “soon they will have their pardon.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes that is what your suppose to say.” Dona Dona looks at everyone then leaves the house. The house is left in an up roar, everyone talks all at once. “Hey what did she talk to Juana Valentina about?” Juana Valentina full of spite comes downstairs, “now then all of you are getting married on the 12th. Well then, I will also be the fifth for I am marrying Manuel Efe.”

Back at the salguero house, Calixto is talking with Ruben. “Listen if Juana Valentina wants to marry. Well we can’t stop her, its her decision. Well then she can marry him then she’s in full liberty too do so.” Ruben asks, “but father why Manuel Efe?” Calixto tells him, “listen Ruben you are…” Dona Dona returns home singing. “Son Mr. Salguero.” Calixto utters, “Dona?” Dona Dona tells him, “Mr. Salguero I need to tell you a few words.” Then she sings too her room, Calixto utters. “Everytime your mother sings, or she wants to tell me something. I don’t like it one single bit. I’ll go see what she wants.” Ruben goes to his room.

Calixto goes to see Dona in her room. “Dona what is it that you want to tell me?” Dona Dona tells him, “what’s going on is this. I am pulling back, what I told you last night. Never ever, will I permit my nephew. To marry your iligitimate daughter.” Calixto yells out, “but you yourself asked me last night on behalf of Manuel Efe.” Dona Dona tells him, “I must have been drunk. That is all Mr. Salguero.” Calixto tells her, “this is all because of the devil.” Dona Dona asks, “what devil are you talking about?” Calixto tells him, “the main guy the one with horns and tail. Listen one day, you tell me something, the next day you change your mind. Just like what occured with Carmichael Fuentelafria. Even the personality switch of my daughters. That is what I’m talking about. Man corazal has become hell.” He takes off and Dona Dona utters, “yes now Mr. Salguero has gone crazy.”

Over at the dolorsa, Juana Calidad is singing very badly on stage. The guys join her, but look away at the spectacle. The girls smile and cheer her on.

Back at the pink house, Tere is crying. “Please tell me what’s going on Todoelmundo?” Todoelmundo tells him, “you already know and don’t like me talking about it.” Tere tells him, “oh I’m so very nervous. The juanas are changing personalities, me and Juana Manny are cold. Even though outside the temperature continues to rise. You are forgetting everything.” Todoelmundo gives her a hug and a kiss. “Just relax relax.” Tere tells him, “todoelmundo my cold has gone away. Oh shoot it came back, and I’m trembling once again.” Todoelmundo tells her, “here drink this.”

Back at the dolorosa, the song is over. People clap too be polite. Juana Calidad tells them, “well I don’t know I’m just saying. Yes now I do understand you, Juana Matilde. Well singing is like, well how can I say this. Its quite chevede.” Juana Matilde angrily tells her, “listen Juana Calidad you have ruined that song.” Juana Manny tells them, “well you know what I think that we are a very good united group. Well I really think we are, partying too much and forgetting to pray.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes that is so true.” Juana Manny tells them, “yes we should pray right now of our good intentions.” Octavio yells out, “what good intentions enough. Juana Manny stop acting like the nun. Your not the nun, well not even the nun is the nun. Enough the pot has now exploded.”

Back at the pink house, Todoelmundo gives Tere another hot coffee. “You know I don’t think, that the european fellow is right for Juana Valentina.” Tere tells him, “listen that is her decision todoelmundo but if she does marry him. Well I will marry you.” Todoelmundo excitedly ask, “so does that mean you have decided to marry me?” Tere tells him, “yes.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well that is the best news I’ve had in my entire life Terezalsura. But man it can’t be using Juana Valentina.” Tere tells him, “I am going to be sincere Todoelmundo. Yes for me I really do like to be your wife. I love what you have to say, when were having a meal. Breakfast, plus when we go to bed.” They hug and she’s warm again. He scares her, when he screams. “I remember, I remember.” Tere tells him, “now what did you remember? Your getting as bad as the juanas. What is your personality changing as well?” Todoelmundo tells him, “no Tere I remembered 1988 the priest. The children, the matrimony everything I love you so very much Terezalsura.” He kisses her and runs out of the house.

At the dolorosa everyone is fighting, the couples and the customers. The man in the white hat arrives and watches everyone. Poncho tells them, “things aren’t going to end well Juana Valentina. Someone has too do something.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes I know that.”

Todoelmundo has run over to Judge’s house. Geremias Guerra’s goes to the door, and then Margarita Cruz. Margarita Cruz asks, “who could it be?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “lets see.” Todoelmundo runs in, “listen in 1988 there was an earthquake. There was ice and snow. The father Julio decided to marry every single pair that loved one another. He would give them his blessing. They didn’t have to go to marriage counseling, they didn’t have to pay. No paperwork needed, they didn’t even have to dress up that day. They were all married in the plaza, and there was a beautiful sunshine. There was a 1 254 pairs, plus in october 1 254 babies were born.” Margarita Cruz simply smiles and yells out, “you remembered Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells them, “yes it was like in one second a light shone in my head.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “but something so very important doesn’t show up in the records. Listen so many marriages like that, one doesn’t forget that.” Todoelmundo tells them, “it seems that someone doesn’t want nobody to find out.”

Juana Valentina puts a fight to a stop, she screams. “Girls its time we go home. I don’t want this fight to end badly.” Manuel Efe show up and she goes and hugs him. “Oh my Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “how’s my beautiful doll doing? Now where is that music, its coming from my heart. Drinks for everyone.” Orlando utters, “oh mr. playboy.” All the girls have now surrounded him. Miguel tells the guys, “something strange is going on.” Mauricio yells out, “Poncho enough nothing from me. I’ll have nothing from Manuel Efe.” Miguel tells him, “hey neither do I nothing from Manuel Efe Cuadradro.” Octavio tells him, “yeah the same goes from me no rum.” Orlando tells him, “the same goes for me now Juana Bautista come over here with me. I need to talk too you alone my love. We are going to do this tomorrow ok. See you then bye.” Juana Bautista tells him, “fine then bye.” Miguel gets Juana Matilde, “get over here we have to talk alone. We are also going to do it tomorrow heard me bye.” Juana Matilde tells him, “fine then go quickly.” Mauricio tells Juana Calidad, “now your going to pay me some attention. Hey we need to explain a few things alone.” Octavio tells Juana Manny, “by firecracker tomorrow I’m going to pick you up at the beauty salon.” We have so much to clear up my firecracker.” Then he kisses her, and she responds like Juana Calidad grabbing him and kissing him. Leaving him breathless. Juana Manny tells him, “hey scary frog my cold is gone.” Poncho sees her taking off her sweater, “hey Juana Manny your cold is gone well tell me the formula I’m going crazy here.” Then she screams, and the earthquake shakes the bar. Everyone runs out of the dolorosa. The girls left are grabbing Manuel Efe, but he’s screaming. “Please let me get out of here.”

Calixto is with Judge Geremias Guerra. “In 1 254 kids, father julio. without knowing it. Created a huge explosion in population demographic.” Todoelmundo tells them, “well Terezalsura stopped being cold. Well when she felt, the presense of love. Plus I remembered everything, when I felt love turn my skin into goosebumps.” Calixto tells them, “it seems there’s something in common with well against the malignant forces. Well it could be love.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well I fully agree with my comparde.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “I am saying yes we must do something.” Calixto tells them, “listen we have to do it discret for nobody is going to believe us.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “and yes where are we going to get all 1 254 people that want to get married.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “well in 1988 people obey the priest. Well considering how conventional the earth is today. There’s no priest that powerful, apart from his holyness pope. But the pope doesn’t have the time to come to corozal.” Calixto tells them, “we must think of something. Love doesn’t have to mean necessarily matrimony. Love is love, its a feeling that makes mountain moves. Florish the deserts, well taking one’s hand is an act of love. Kiss a child is an act of love. You know I don’t think we need, 1 254 to marry to have love.” Margarita Cruz asks, “well then what do you recomend?” Calixto tells them, “how about a big act of love. Something quite popular, we have to think of a pretext. If the people knew exactly, what we were doing. That we are trying to eliminate the demon. They are going to laugh in our faces.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “listen why don’t we do it at three. With the march of the ladies of the religious society.” Calixto tells her, “exactly for the march of the rosario is a march to show love towards god.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “I just hope that the devil doesn’t find out what we’re doing.” Then the earthquake hits, thunder and lighting is heard. Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “the devil has found us out Margarita.” The man in the white hat blows very hard. Moving everything all over the place.

The next morning, Todoelmundo gets up. “First I’m going to the Terezalsura at the pink house. Then I do the route of the market, well then towards the stadium. Its about 80 houses, yes Don Calixto its a big act of love. He tries starting his motor-cycle, hey come on motor-cycle. Your always a firecracker to starts now come on. The man in the white hat tries to stop him. Hey don’t fail me now, when I did you most of all. It has gas, come on motorcycle I need you really badly today. Umda fine then if you don’t want to help me. Then that’s it, umda. Hey kids did you hear, there’s a march of love. Come on I’ll inform everyone, hi Don Silvina. You who have six kids, do you know about the march of love?”

Judge Geremias Guerra and Calixto are walking and talking. Judge Germias Guerra asks, “now then comparde how are we going to do this preparation.” Calixto tells him, “don’t make it sound like a battle comparde. We are going to go ahead, you and I. Todoelmundo and Margarita Cruz. We are going to get the ball rolling, we have to do it word by mouth. Its the best thing that exists till now.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “I just hope this is effective.” The man in the white hat, points to the ground and the two are stuck. Calixto tells him, “we have to know that our asumptions are correct.” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “hey why aren’t we advancing?” Calixto yells out, “relax relax enough we both know where this is coming from.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “yes I also know comparde.” Calixto yells out, “hi Ignacio Alicia. You who have been married for 36 years. Do you know about the march of love?”

Manuel Efe tells Juana Valentina. “Yes I’ve heard about the march of love. That’s something that people just invent. People of the tropics, do that so they won’t have too work. Just to waste time, just like those pagents.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well I want too go with you Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells him, “there’s sugar donkey etc. Hey what did you say?” Juana Valentina tells him, “umda I want to go with you.” Manuel Efe ask, “to the march of love.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes the march of love daaa. Yes let me tell you, how smart that fellow is to invent such a thing. The march of love, we are going to go together my rabbit.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes its quite logical. If I’m going to be your woman, we should go together.” Manuel Efe ask, “what are you trying to say?” Juana Valentina tells him, “I am going to marry you.” Manuel Efe tells her, “you don’t know what this moment means too me. You just can’t image it.” Then he kisses her. Its the best moment, the happiest of my love. Your not pulling my leg right?” Juana Valentina tells him, “no I don’t play those bad jokes. Considering this is so very serious.” Manuel Efe asks, “and when is that blessed day?” Juana Valentina tells him, “on the 12th around lunchtime. That date and time, I will be your wife.”

Maria Delia shows up, at the pink house with Ruben. “Oh my I feel so bad, for before I used to visit them so very often. Lately with so many things, that I’ve had too do. I have them quite abandoned oh no.” Manuel Efe leaves the house, “daaa finally it happened. Now here comes the sweet delicious vengence. You don’t know, what’s waiting for you Juana Valentina Echenque. You just can’t image it, Rubencho and Maria Delia. Daaa what a great pleasure to see you two. At such a procise moment, Maria Delia I want you to be my godmother. Rubencho you are too be my godfather.” Ruben asks, “of what?” Manuel Efe tells them, “of what I am going to marry Juana Valentina next month on the 12th. With the rest of the juanas, well how is your eye. Well say something.” Ruben is in shock, Maria Delia goes to him and gives him a hug. “Oh Manuel Efe congratulations.”

Margarita Cruz goes to the salguero house. She talks to Dona, “now then the march of love. Is at the same time as the march of the rosarios, for the ladies of religious society.” Dona Dona asks, “what the devil is the march of love?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “it will be at three on friday. We would like it if you accompanied us.” Dona Dona tells her, “oh Margarita I pray in church or in my room. When I do it I don’t like to exhibit myself.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “it has nothing too do with showing off Dona. We are just trying to recover an old tradition. Its said, that years ago the ladies of corozal. They would take their rosarios, to pray in the plaza. Plus go around the priniciples ares of town.” Dona Dona tells her, “apparently they don’t have nothing important to do.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “I’m listening to you and don’t believe it. Your not the same Dona Cuadradro, that was educated with the fundamental catholic upbringing. Yes its true we were young girls. But I have it very clear, when we would play at your house. Your grandmother always had her gold rosario of monteseno. She would repeat, those mysterious religiously. You prayed along with her girl.” Dona Dona smiles and tells her, “oh those were the days. But those were different times Margarita. Now I am not for those things. I am almost at the doors, of Ruben Calixto’s wedding.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “but it would be a great example for the youth of today. Your always saying, you worry about the morality of corozal. Well it might be a great opportunity to do so.” Then the earth begins to shake again. Dona Dona uttes, “man when will this trembling stop already. Margarita I have to confess something, I don’t have the gold rosario of monteso that my grandmother gave me. I pawned it.”

Margarita Cruz tells her, “but you loved that rosario Dona.” Dona Dona tells her, “its the best live memory of have of my grandmother. But yes I pawned it.” Margarita Cruz ask, “was the situation that bad?” Dona Dona tells her, “it was a few months ago it was when everything was finally passing. I didn’t do it for the money, but it was the principle that I personally had to fulfill.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “I just don’t understand?” Dona Dona tells her, “I can tell you because this is important too you. You must promise me you will never tell anybody.” Margarita Cruz asks, “why all the mystery?” Dona Dona tells her, “well you were the one. That told me that the daughters of my husband. Were supporting my house, during those anguished days. Well I just couldn’t keep relaxed after this Margarita Cruz.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “so that means you pawn it out of generosity?” Dona Dona tells her, “I know when too be thankful.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “so you were the reason they would mysteriously find money. At the pink house, all the juanas were quite intrigued.” Dona Dona tells her, “I just hope I don’t regret confinding in you Margarita Cruz. Well then I’ll see, if we can get some juice. Oh man its getting pretty hot, oh girl Ophelia.” She leaves and Margarita Cruz utters, “your still the same Dona Cuadradro that I knew. You pretend to be hard on the outside, but on the inside you are the same girl that studied with me.”

Over at the pink house, Ruben is really depressed. Maria Delia sits with Juana Valentina. “Care for a sweet french almond, now then lets talk about the dress. I suggest you get it made Juana Valentina. I spend days going through, every single one of these shops. I didn’t like a single model that I liked. Senora Gloria is a great dress maker. Just say how you like the dress. She makes it like she has read your mind girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh my god bless you Maria Delia. Thank you for your great suggestions. Well I just think, that getting married is quite costly.” Maria Delia asks, “well why are you talking like this like Juana Calidad.” Ruben tells her, “Maria Delia later I will explain. Well then since my sisters, haven’t returned we are leaving. Sarcastically he tells her, Juana Valentina I wish you so much happiness with my cousin. Your going to know, so much about europe.” Maria Delia tells her, “we’re going to be the godfather’s of the wedding. We hope you and Manuel Efe decided this.” Ruben tells her, “oh yes and I hope that you have children soon. I’m just dying to have nieces and nephews.” He kisses Maria Delia, and Juana Valentina tells him. “Thank you so very much for your kind wishes Ruben. I too wish you the same thing. I hope you build a nice home, for the glory of the lord.” They stare at one another before he takes off.

Over at the art studio, Juana Bautista tells Orlando. “A march of love, doesn’t it sound very chevede. Hey come over here, who’s idea was that walk anyways.” Orlando tells her, “well I don’t know but apparently its your father, Judge Geremias Guerra, and Todoelmundo. They are a part of the organizers.” Juana Bautista ask, “and what do you have to say about this? Well I think I don’t know, but it sounds delicious. We are going together.” Orlando tells her, “yes my love thats why I’m here to invite you.” Then they hear lighting, “what was that? Listen boy if it starts raining, nobody is going to go to that march of love.”

Over at the dolorosa, Calixto shows up. Poncho tells him, “hi Don Calixto what a rain storm.” Calixto tells him, “first its a blazing heat then its the rain that drowns one. Then suddenly it starts to rain. Well if it wasn’t what I know, one would say there’s no explination.” Poncho tells him, “yes and there’s no explination why I am still very cold. Its just unjust.” Calixto tells him, “hey have a rum and give me one as well.” Poncho tells him, “rum, hot chocolate, hot chicken stew. I get absolutely nothing, this coldness will never go away. I’m just saying, this is an act of the devil Calixto.” Calixto tells him, “yes you have said it.” The man in the white hat, continues to destroy the area with the wind and rain.

Over at the beauty salon. Octavio and Juana Manny are together. “So when are you going to have a grand opening for the salon?” Juana Manny tells him, “on monday that’s why I’m cleaning up here. Everything is almost ready, how about helping me broom ok.” Octavio tells him, “I perfered it when you asked me to do everything but hits.” Juana Manny asks, “what is that noise?” Octavio tells her, “it seems to me its a windstorm.” Juana Manny tells him, “a windstorm nobody is going to go to that love march.”

Over at the church Juana Matilde tells Miguel. “You know what I think, that’s a sin.” Miguel asks, “what is a sin Juana Matilde its that march of love.” Juana Matilde tells him, “I just think it has a name of libertene well Miguel no.” Miguel tells her, “but your father is one of the organizers with that I’m telling you everything.” Juana Matilde tells him, “fine us two will go Miguel. Well may god forgive me, if I’m doing this badly.” Miguel tells him, “oh saint antonia clarice should be so very happy as I am.” Juana Matilde tells him, “your suppose to say sor juana inez de la cruz. Or saint antonia maria clarice.” Miguel kisses her cheek, “thank you.” Juana Matilde tells him, “don’t give me kisses Miguel. Especially now that were at church.” The church door slams shut. She gets on her knees, “please saint astokio bendita. Miguel we have been locked up here.”

The man in the white hat, is sitting down when Mauricio and Juana Calidad come running by. Juana Calidad tells him, “instead of a march it should have been a marathon.” Mauricio tells her, “not everyone is physically fit my love.” Juana Calidad tells him, “you mean we have it Mauricio. Yes you really do need to do more exercising.” Mauricio asks, “do me a favour Cadi. Tell me yes or no, we are going to that march. Or else I’m going to fall down here, in sheer exhuastion.” Juana Calidad tells him, “man your lazy no fregue. Fine then we can go to that march of love. I’m warning you of something, we are going to walk it completely. Now come on, lets go go go. One two three.” Mauricio falls in a hole and yells out, “oh mother…” Juana Calidad utters, “Mauricio you better not be playing around. Or else I’m going to hit you in the mouth. Mauricio Mauricio.”

Over at the pink house, Todoelmundo is talking too them both. Tere tells him, “its not that original?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I don’t know why I’m going to deny it. Plus I think, that the planets are in correct alignment. For a favorable event such as this. Yes of course Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo holds Tere’s hand, “now I want to hear a response coming from you.” Tere tells him, “yes Todoelmundo alright. I am going. I just hope that it gets rid of this blasted cold that I have.” Todoelmundo tells her, “the idea is that it removes everything. He then kisses her, oh I almost forgot. Now then I found this, at the front door. Its a bit wet and the address is terribly written.” Juana Valentina tells them, “I get a feeling that this letter has travelled many oceans and locations. Before coming to this house. Hey its says Terezalsura, just look at it.” Tere opens it and gets very excited, “its from my mexican sailor. Look look its from my mexican sailor Juana Valentina.” Todoelmundo becomes very sad upon hearing this.

The man in the white hat looks around the plaza. Everyone is wearing jackets and long sweaters. By the church, the clouds move all over the place.

Over at the dolorosa the guys are talking. Todoelmundo sadly enters and sits down. They ask, “hey todoelmundo what’s up?” Mauricio asks, “now tell me how goes the march of love?” Todoelmundo tells them, “it hasn’t been easy all obstacles apparently show up. So did the juanas decide to go?” They utter, “yes.” Todoelmundo tells them, “Juana Valentina also decided to go. Regarding Terezalsura I just don’t know. First she said she was going, now she said she wasn’t. Then she said she wasn’t going.”

Over at the pink house, the girls are all together. Tere is overjoyed at seeing her long awaited letter. Juana Bautista tells her, “so we heard your going to marry Manuel Efe. Is it definate?” Juana Valentina tells her, “definantely afirmative. In fact I have already told Manuel Efe, the yes and everything. So decisively I have already told Ruben and Maria Delia.” Juana Calidad goes over too her, “oh daaa man let me give you a big hug and a hearty congratulations. I feel like I have won the boxing champion of the world.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well I feel like well I don’t know. I am very happy, that well we are all going to get married together. Man its quite chevede.”Juana Bautista tells them, “well thaks to sor Juana Ines de la cruz. To wish everyone a very happy union.” Juana Manny tells them, “its just incredible that you are going to get married to Manuel Efe. To think we couldn’t stand him, in fact destiny will never stop surprising us.” Tere tells them, “come on Juana Bautista how about reading my cards. I just want to know what’s going to happen with my mexican sailor. Can you just image all of us, getting married at the same time.” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey wait one minute Terezalsura what are you thinking or no. What mexican sailor, you have too think quite clearly about this Tere. You were going to marry Todoelmundo. Yes right now, you must be very impacted receiving that long awaited letter. That finally arrived at this late period of your life girl. But no sir, you have too think clearly. This doesn’t mean, your in love or anything else.”

Tere smiles and tells them, “listen I’m just thinking of all the moments I spent with that mexican sailor. Well I don’t know, I see me on a boat with him. Seeing the sun drowing into the sea, when it becomes darker.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh Terezalsura I’ve never heard you talk this way before. It seems they hit your head. Do you want me to hit you again, so you can be like you were.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well the thing is I don’t know. I’m just saying seriously, that you can’t do this too Todoelmundo. Well I don’t know, but I’m just saying.” Tere tells them, “well the thing is I don’t know what’s happening with me. Todoelmundo is becoming really annoying. I don’t like him anymore. Plus I don’t want to go too that blasted march of love.” Juana Matilde tells her, “no senora your going to go. Your going how ever your going. The march of love, was created by Todoelmundo. Girl that’s a low blow for todoelmundo. Yes so do me this favor.” Juana Bautista tells her, “give this sacrifice to the lord.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen Tere stop being a wet blanket. I am shocked with you, look all of us are going. Its going to be quite chevede, yes we’re all going right? Come on girl lets go.” Tere tells her, “fine then I’ll go but only for you guys nobody else.”

Over at the salguero house, Calixto is overjoyed. “Don’t you see what this signifies Ruben.” Ruben tells him, “yes Juana Valentina is going to marry my cousin.” Calixto tells him, “no she’s not leaving corozal. I want to get on my knees, to thank the heavens. Well Manuel Efe isn’t the best son in law, I would have chosen. She chose it, and she wanted it this way. Well the issue is your mother.” Ruben asks, “my mother? But didn’t she already ask her hand for my cousin.” Calixto tells him, “well that was in the past. She has changed her mind. I’m telling you the devil has his hands in all of this.” Ruben asks, “wait a minute did you tell Juana Valentina. That my mother was against this.” Calixto tells him, “no I didn’t have the chance.” Ruben asks, “so did you talk to Manuel Efe?” Calixto tells him, “no.”

Manuel Efe arrives, “Manuel Efe has arrived well with a dress.” Calixto shakes his hand, “hey I just heard the news with you and Juana Valentina. I like it very much.” Manuel Efe tells him, “thanks uncle I mean father in law.” Calixto tells him, “the problem is your aunt.” Dona Dona shows up, “hi nephew of what?” Manuel Efe tells her, “now then first things first. This is the dress aunt, I found for the wedding of Ruben. Truth is I found it in corozal, I talked to the owner. He says, if you don’t like it you can go back and chose another. Another thing If it needs fixing, well you can do it right here in corozal. Not in barranquilla with those italian men.” Dona Dona tells him, “I have to accept that yes this is a lovely dress.” Calixto grabs him, “now then nephew tell her after the dress.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes yes aunt. Large or small words, I am getting married to Juana Valentina Echeinque.” Dona Dona glances at a still, very annoyed and angry Ruben. Dona Dona tells them, “I am tired and exhausted. I feel like I feel. She sits down, I am tired of fighting always in the end come out loosing. You are hurting me so very much nephew, but you know what do what ever you want. But all I am asking is, take her away from corozal.” Dona Dona asks, “and when are you getting married.” Manuel Efe tells her, “on the 12th just like the rest of the juanas.” Dona Dona asks, “can you stop this?” Manuel Efe tells her, “not anymore.” Dona Dona tells him, “fine marry that iligitimate girl. Don’t count on my blessing.” Manuel Efe tells him, “hey Rubencho Rubencho you are going to be the godfather of the wedding. Just like I asked, and you said you would do it. Don’t you worry, I am going to take good care of your sister.”

Todoelmundo runs in, “Don Calixto Don Calixto.” Calixto asks, “what’s going on now?” Todoelmundo tells him, “on the same day of the march of love. Well Julio Iglesias will be perfoming, in the main principal plaza.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “plus the secretary of arts they are going to quickly go today. To start fixing up the plaza for such an event.” Calixto tells them, “we must go to the mayor.” Todoelmundo tells him, “more so Don Calixto. In all of the calenders, there’s no mention of friday. Just see, they totally skip fridays. See monday tuesday wednesday thursday saturday sunday. Friday was the day of the march of love.” Then the earth begins to shake, Manuel Efe yells out. “Daaa its trembling once more.” Ruben goes over and hugs his mother.” Calixto tells them, “forget that they contracted Julio Iglesias. They want to fix the streeets. No this simply can’t be.” Dona Dona tells them, “dear saint Mr. Salguero. What are you trying to tell us?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “the devil doesn’t stay still comparde.” A sheet blows inside the house. Manuel Efe utters, “daaa Don Calixto a piece of paper has entered the house and there’s something on it.” Calixto reads it: “When things go badly, or when you hear things go bad. When your road is fresh, all you have to do is climb those moutains. When you have less too see, or lots too pay. Instead smile instead of crying, when the pain overtakes you. When you can’t suffer anymore, you should rest but no. Don’t stop resisting, behind every doubt. Behind every shadow, one must see the triumph instead of the failures that you feared. Don’t doubt your ignorance, the good might be so very close than you thought. You are playing at a distance, fight for everything. Before you have to suffer, when everything is worse. One must continue insisting.” Todoelmundo tells them, “the one that wrote that is kipling.” Ruben and Calixto utter, “what?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “hey that sounds like your daughters.” Calixto tells them, “listen that devil could be smarter than me. But you know what, I’m smarter and older.” Enough then forget it, all of you outside.”

(Rudyard Kipling was a well known writer. He was born Joseph Rudyard Kipling december 30, 1865 in Bombay India. He was also a poet, and journalist.)

Todoelmundo is ready to leave, when he’s stopped by Judge Geremias Guerra. Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “he means the whole world has to come outside now.” Calixto tells him, “you understood me well. You go get Maria Delia. You go and get Juana Valentina and the girls.” Manuel Efe tells him, “you know what uncle no thanks. Calixto grabs him by the ear, ouch my ears.” Calixto pushes him out the door, “now you go get the guys. We are going to do this march today. Now dear go and put on your walking shoes. Dear what are you waiting for?” Dona Dona simply glances at him. Calixto tells the judge, “listen inform everyone that the march that was suppose to be on friday. Has been changed to right now. Now go ahead comparde. Dear come on go, change your shoes.”

EPISODE 107

Todoelmundo heads to the dolorosa. Octavio tells him, “hey wasn’t that march of love on friday?” Todoelmundo tells them, “we can’t do it on friday for various reason. They’re is no fridays this month.” The guys start complaining, Todoelmundo tells them, “hey don’t believe me just check your calenders.” Poncho gets very annoyed, “dad how about that calender over there.” Todoelmundo tells them, “a lot of strange things are happening here.” Poncho tells them, “there’s no fridays I ate the friday.” Todoelmundo tells him, “see check it out.” Poncho utters, “wednesday thursday wait where’s friday. What happened?” The guys look at the calender, “oh man your right no fridays.” Poncho tells him, “just great the dolorosa is screwed.” Mauricio asks, “why?” Poncho tells him, “on fridays that’s the days we start charging people’s their tabs. Damn were not going to open, so were not getting paid.” Todoelmundo tells him, “enough of that talk. First things first, all of you go and advise the girls. I have to go to another location to inform the people.” Mauricio tells him, “sure.” Miguel asks, “would you like us to take charge of Terezalsura?” Todoelmundo tells him, “I’ll take charge of her well even though. Terezalsura has other interest.” Then all the guys head out.

Octavio arrives at the pink house and picks up Juana Manny. Juana Manny forgets her sign and goes back inside. Mauricio enters and picks up Juana Calidad. Orlando is next and picks up Juana Bautista. Juana Manny and Octavio, then take off to the plaza. Miguel runs in and picks up Juana Matilde. Orlando and Juana Bautista take off. Manuel Efe arrives, checks his car then enters the house. “Where is my bunny rabbit?” Miguel tries to kiss Juana Matilde, she simply pushes him aside. In the end they both leave together.

Inside Manuel Efe tells Juana Valentina, “you know these earthquakes. Its just the earth is moving around, the land still hasn’t stabalized in this territory. Well not because, of well you know who. Well like my uncle Calixto says its the devil.” Juana Valentina hits him he utters, “daaa.” Tere continues staring at her letter. Juana Valentina ask, “and why has the date been changed?” Manuel Efe tells her, “friday’s don’t show up on any calenders. Julio Iglesias will be performing in the plaza. They are closing the streets to fix it.” Tere uttes, “Julio Iglesias in corozal. Oh man its a miracle, not signs from the devil.” Juana Valentina hits him he howl in pain. “Well then if Don Calixto, says its important. Well then lets go then, now come on Tere.” Tere tells her, “Juana Valentina I am not going. Please understand me, hey one minute Juana Valentina. Hey just see, what the mexican sailor sent me. Its just strange that the moment without thinking. Well it just shows up, what if he does and I’m not here. So no, I’m not going.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey I don’t know I’m just saying. You shouldn’t be doing this too Todoelmundo. Well I don’t know, I’m just saying.” In the end Manuel Efe leaves with Juana Valentina. “Hey you have something in your eyes.” Then he kisses her, she utters. “This shocks me.” He picks her up, and puts her in his car. “Daaa.” Todoelmundo is sad, when Tere doesn’t want to go with him. But in the end Tere changes her mind. Then all go to the march.

At the march Calixto tells Judge Geremias Guerra. “Man were fighting with everything we got comparde. Hopefully this turns out well.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “yes and love triumphs comparde.” Maria Delia shows up with Ruben. Maria Delia greets Dona Dona. Then Juana Valentina and Ruben’s eyes lock. She looks away, Manuel Efe kisses her hand. The man in the white hat watches them. Dona Dona tells Calixto, “I am with you Mr. Salguero?” Calixto tells her, “thank you Dona. He kisses her hand, and away they go. I am going to begin the march of love.” Lighting hits a tree, the group scream. Calixto yells out, “we are not going to fall back with what ever occurs. We will show him, that love conquers all. Everyone grab each other’s hand. The pairs glasp hands, and they all look around. Hurry everyone hold hands, lets go now.” Manuel Efe sees the man in the white hat, he utters. “Daaa.” Juana Valentina tells him, “you know something maybe Todoelmundo is correct about these things. Come on these things, that occuring are signs of the demon now come on lets go.” Manuel Efe utters, “who?” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh come on already I am shocked.” The band starts up, and they begin to march. “Don’t stop what ever happenes.” The man in the white hat, puts a wall of fire between them. Tere yells out. “That’s the man that made me cold.” Calixto yells out, “no fear come on lets go now. Love conquers all, come on lets go.” Dona Dona tells him, “Calixto I can’t go on. I am very thirsty.” Calixto asks, “anybody have water. What do you mean there’s no more water.” Ruben tells him, “all the bottles of water are gone. Look they have vanished, all the taps no water comes out.” Calixto yells out, “is there no water juice anything.”

Juana Bautisa tells Orlando, “I’m staring to get scared. May sor juana inez de la cruz protect us.” Orlando tells him, “my love relax everything will pass.” They kiss, and she tells them. “His kiss tasted like drinking juice of tammageno. I’m not thirsty anymore.” Orlando tells them, “everyone kiss your girlfriends.” Calixto yells out, “everyone kiss someone. Dona I’m going to kiss you.” Dona Dona tells him, “I’m not going to kiss you in front of all these people. In the end he kisses her cheek. She utters, “its like apple cider remember when we were dating.” Calixto yells out, “everyone kiss someone. Aunts, uncles, parents, brothers, sisters.” The gang kiss their pairs, Maria Delia kisses Ruben. Juana Valentin sees this, and returns Manuel Efe’s kiss. Tere gets kisses by Todoelmundo and Poncho. Then the man in the whte hat slowly disappears. Calixto yells out, “get the hell out of here. We have won, we have won. Juana Matilde sing sing sing.” Juana Matilde tells him, “no I don’t want too I’m scared.” Calixto screams, “sing sing.”

Then Juana Matilde sings a song. Everyone begins joining in, and they all stand by the church. The girls now are all hugging one another. The man in the white hat continues, and in the end he’s gone. Calixto yells out, “he’s gone gone gone.” All the girls are now back too normal.

Juana Calidad tellls them, “thank you so vey much sor juana inez de la cruz. Saint astokio bendita, saint maria antonia clarice.” Mauricio stares at her happily and tells her, “Juana Calidad my Juana Calidad is the same as before. My dear heart nun.” Juana Manny tells her, “enough with the sermons you nun. Oh when are you going to change?” Octavio looks at her and happily tells Juana Manny, “don’t you ever neither do you my firecracker. Oh I’m so happy, that you have been re-lit.”

Juana Bautista tells Orlando, “it seems every personality that was apart from their senses. Well have all gotten back together once more. Even though on certain days, are astrological signs might coincide we might change. The astro in the end have the last word.” Orlando tells her, “its logic Juana Bautista pure logic. You are correct in everything my life. He kisses her, yes you are correct on everything my love.” He then hugs her once more.

Juana Valentina tells Manuel Efe, “this is so marvelous. Oh dear lord thank you so very much.” Manuel Efe continues to kiss her hand. It feels like a special energy went through my body. Didn’t it feel that way for you?” Manuel Efe utters, “yes yes yes.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes once again I can breathe. Once again I am myself once more.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes I feel the same energy. Oh what beautiful hands.” Juana Valentina pulls away from him, “do forgive me alright bye.” Manuel Efe sadly watches her leave.

Juana Matilde tells Miguel, “you know something. Well I don’t know, I’m just saying. All this is like so true, well I don’t know I’m just saying.” Miguel happily tells them, “there is my Juana Matilde once again as flighty and indecisive as ever.”

Tere tells Todoelmundo, “I’m not cold anymore. I’m hot and I do love you so very much. I don’t know why, I put so much balls on that letter. From the mexican sailor.” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes that is what I wanted to hear Terezalsura. Don Calixto I think we did it.”

Calixto tells the judge. “We did it didn’t we judge. Now come back here Dona.” Dona Dona simply goes home. Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “this has been the most difficult of cases in my career. As a municipality judge. I really think we need a congratulative drink.” Calixto smiles when he sees his girls hugging one another. Ruben pulls away from Maria Delia and watches Juana Valentina.

Juana Valentina tells Juana Bautista, “you know what saddens me about all of this. Is that love does conquer all.” I am no longer in love with Manuel Efe. Including the devil, but when it has something to do with blood one can’t do nothing.” Then both glance at Ruben, then they hug once more..

The gang once again heads to the dolorosa. Juana Matilde and the guys sing once more. The couples sing and make out. Juana Matilde tells Poncho, “hey man I’m really thirsty with that walk. I need a rum.” Miguel tells her, “oh you did a great job my little Gloria Estefan.” Poncho tells them, “hey rum for everyone for Poncho Sarmiento has been cured. So rum for everyone.” Everyone cheers, and high fives Poncho.

Over at the salguero house, Judge Geremias Guerra tells him. “Listen we have to write this down, in the journals and chronicals of corozal. So the future generation can fight the badness.” Calixto tells them, “well with love comparde but one could use the rosario for so much more.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “now on saturday were holding a rosario meeting. Over in aeora, than in perten. So what do you have to say about this?” Dona Dona tells her, “listen Margarita I have already told you don’t count on me. When I pray I do it in private.” Calixto tells her, “hey that’s a great idea to show off your gold rosario from monteseno with the fine cross on it. That you inherited it from your grandmother.” Dona Dona tells him, “I just don’t want nobody to rob it. The devil probably left corozal, but there is still one or another robbers out there. Oh girl Ophelia, what happened with the water. Hey how about giving some lemonade as well.” Dona Dona then heads to see Ophelia.

Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “definately in this city it seems like a dozen.” Calixto asks, “why do you say this comparde?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well the radio station contacted Bogota to inform about the news. Of our triumph, and you know what the radio guy said. That we were a bunch of liars, we in corazal were like this. A bunch of liars and fakers.” The guys then laugh, Calixto tells them. “What I think, is that all the corozal people should head to the capital. So we can try to get rid of all there demons. That are probably all over the place.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “listen Calixto we need to talk. Now I promised something, but I just can’t hold back. Its concerning your woman’s, gold rosario well she pawned it.” Calixto utters, “what?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “yes yes she pawned it but it was a sign out of love.”

Back at the dolorosa, Poncho tells them. “Now lets give a special hand, this is for the five juanas and Terezalsura. Well on the 12th, they are going to make happy four corozal friends of mine. A fellow from Barranquilla, and one european fellow.” The group kiss their partners, but Juana Valentina doesn’t want nothing to do with Manuel Efe. “Juana Valentina I do love you. Oh yes your going to make me very happy.” Juana Valentina utters, “enough already.” She rubs the tears from her eyes. While Manuel Efe makes a speech, “‘I’m taking this opportunity to talk about my honeymoon with my rabbit. Juana Valentina my Juana Valentina. This is the case, we will arrive in Madrid. From Madrid were going to Paris, in Paris were going to see the Effel Tower. We’re going the arc de triomphe, well its not small but a pretty big one. Later were going to the city of the boats.” Juana Valentina tells them, “Manuel Efe enough.” Manuel Efe tells them, “well then we will continue later.” Juana Valentina tells them, “well I want to really congratulate all of you. On the day of your matrimony oh yes.” They utter, “thank you.” Juana Valentina looks over at Ruben and Maria Delia. “You Ruben and you Maria Delia, from the bottom of my heart. Can you please, be so very happy truthfully.” Maria Delia tells her, “oh thank you so very much. That was so very beautiful.” Maria Delia then kisses Ruben.

Later at the salguero house, Calixto stops Ruben from entering the house. “I now know all the mysteries.” Ruben tells him, “father what’s going on? You’re not going to start that again?” Calixto tells him, “no wait a minute as the old saying says. Hold onto your broach, I’m going to take away your ladder. Do you know in the end, what happened with the gold rosario of monteseno. With the fine cross on it, of your mothers but its at the pawn shop.” Ruben asks, “well how did it end up over there?” Calixto tells him, “she took it there herself.” Ruben asks, “what why did she need money or something like that.” Calixto tells him, “no it wasn’t for her. Well you remember the mysterious amont of money. That would show up in the small box of Juana Calidad. It managed to save us, in those last months of the worse crisis. Well that was your mother, she herself told Margarita Cruz. She decided even though it was an obligation. She had to tell me.” Ruben tells him, “man in corozal impossible things happen. That’s the worst impossible one father.” Calixto tells him, “well Margarita didn’t give me details but. I really do think, that it was like this. Margarita one day, told your mother. That the juanas were supporting us, in the worst days of the crisis. Your mother was so moved, and so regretful for the way she behaved with them. From the first day they arrived, she processed this to vindicate herself. Just like I’m telling you.” Ruben asks, “how did mother enter the pink house?” Calixto tells him, “your mother must have a spare copy key.” Ruben tells him, “now I understand the strange attitude that was my mothers. With my sisters, for in one moment she accepted that all of them get married.” Calixto tells him, “plus she didn’t put a fuss when her nephew wanted to marry Juana Valentina.” Ruben utters, “yes.” Calixto tells him, “oh women are so very mysterious but your mother wins the national world wide prize.”

Juana Valentina leads Manuel Efe to the kitchen. Manuel Efe sweetly tells her, “one kiss for daddy now then my bunny rabbit. What would you like me, to help you in here?” Juana Valentina tells him, “now then to make everything quite clear. Come over here, I don’t love you.” Manuel Efe asks, “what are you saying my love?” Juana Valentina tells him, “exactly that I am not your love. Well the thing is, you are not my love.” Manuel Efe is shocked and asked, “but we were going to get married?” Juana Valentina tells him, “no I can’t do something that bad too you Manuel Efe. How can I marry you, when I don’t love you. You tell me, what ?” Manuel Efe asks, “are you despising me?” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen you just don’t understand. No I’m not, the thing is I know your a great person. Your a man that has a lot of qualities, in fact I am certain that in a couple of days your going to introduce me. Well too a woman, who is very beautiful and she will make you very happy. I do know this.” Manuel Efe asks, “but what did I do wrong. You were so very happy?” Juana Valentina tells him, “I don’t know I’m thinking that when all of my sisters and I. We’re acting so very strange, taking each other’s personalities. We began to feel some sort of affection for you Manuel Efe. Now that things have gotten back together. Everything is back to normal.”

Manuel Efe tells her, “this is like your pulling my leg.” Juana Valentina tells him, “its not possible but don’t even mention him. I know at this moment you fell bad, you are feeling so much pain but. Its really better for us all, its really is. In a couple of days, that wound will heal. You will be fine.” Manuel Efe asks, “your in love with another man.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen I’m not in love with you. That is the important reason, now lets not turn this situation around please. Look we can still be friends, only that friends only.” Once she leaves Manuel Efe is livid and furious. “Everything is back to normal. We can once again be friends once more. Oh man you once again, humiliated me Juana Valentina. Again you humilated me, well fine that doesn’t matter. For tomorrow your grand love gets married. Your going to cry blood, and I will enjoy watching you cry those tears. Oh daaa I will still have time, to see you pay for everything. One by one, everything that you have done to me.”

Over at the salguero house, Dona Dona gets Ruben to try out his frock once more. Ruben is very miserable. “Oh good it still fits, tomorrow it will be the last time your going to to put it on. Oh your going to look so very handsome tomorrow. My Ruben Calxto.” Ruben takes the frock off, “if you say so.” Dona Dona asks, “so you don’t want to marry Maria Delia right?” Ruben tells her, “mother how many times have I told you. I am going to marry Maria Delia.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes you’re going to get married. But you just don’t want too right?” Ruben tells her, “Maria Delia will be your daughter in law. The mother of your grandchildren.” Dona Dona asks, “are you in love?” Ruben tells her, “when I’m with her I feel like I’m in a different dimension. Where limits don’t exist, the impossibles. I feel I can once again conquer the world. I don’t need to know how to fly. For my soul is among the stars. I see everything from above. A small insect, is the most marvelous of creatures mother. A child is a blessing from god. One ray of sun, keeps me warm. A raindrop takes away all my anguishes. I just see her in everything big or small. Do you understand mother, she’s the reason I live. I have completed my vital task, for I got to know her. We breath the same air, we laugh together. We touch faces, I hear her voice. I look into her eyes, I get nervous and I also hear her heart. I have already finished my task mother. There is nothing more I can do. I have lived, the most important part of my life in this world. From this day forth, I just have the sound of her laughter. Its the only thing, that accompanies me when I am all by myself. Well without her always, I will always be alone. Always mother.” Tears flow down Dona Dona’s face she tells him. “Oh Ruben Calixto.” Ruben tells her, “I will live just remembering her. I will have her by my side. Even it its just in my imagination. I will invent conversations with her. I will read her things, I will see her different expressions on her face. I will say to her words of love, on her lips.” He can’t stop anymore and cries. When I have a son, I will pray to god. That he can’t permit, one that can’t love someone they aren’t suppose to love.” Dona Dona asks, “its not Maria Delia?” Ruben tells her, “no but she’s the one that I’m going to marry.”

Juana Valentina is now dressed for bed. When Juana Bautista visits her, she asks. “So what are you going to do in your life?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I wish that I knew the answer to that question but I don’t. But the one thing I do know, is that I don’t regret what I told Manuel Efe. Its just wouldn’t be the point, staying with him when I can’t even suppport him.” Juana Bautisa tells her, “I’m guesing it was that strange feeling that we went through. Well one couldn’t even explain, the strange and explicite way we were all attracted to him.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I really do feel sorry for him. Yes he’s annoying and arrogant but. I think his intentions from the inside are good.”

At the dolorsa, Todoelmundo tells them. “Lets talk about cain.” Octavio tells him, “enough Todoelmundo we are going to stop you there. Or else your going to start teaching us classes all night.” Manuel Efe is still sad and is drinking.”Orlando tells him, “well if he’s once again normal. That means for now, because in corozal a lost of strange things occur without a word of notice.” Miguel tells him, “don’t be a spoilsport.” Poncho tells them, “well I don’t care if there’s that indifference kiss once more. That lighting that hit Don Calixto. It hurt him just a bit, what is more damaging is. When their evil badness behind everything.” Miguel tells him, “see now that this is over. We have stopped seeing, that strange man that walked all over the place. May he never return.” Octavio tells him, “don’t even mention his name or else he will think your calling him.” Miguel tells him, “well Juana Matilde thought he was very attractive.” Poncho tells them, “not only Juana Matilde well what about the other girls. They looked at him, and they were starstruck. Well yes the guy wasn’t ugly.” The guys make fun of him, “your not turning the other way?” Poncho tells them, “no wonder Poncho doesn’t get any women.” Poncho angrily hits him, “I’m going to hit you over the head. You know very well, I like older women.” Octavio tells him, “fine fine older women. Now then what happens now, what will happen to our lives.” Mauricio tells him, “this is what’s going to happen Rubencho will get married tomorrow. Then it will be a matter of days, before all of us are getting married. All of us with a juana, and Todoelmundo with Terezalsura.” Gualberto tells him, “yes and you might as well say goodbye to the good life guys.” Octavio tells them, “life guys and they said that corozal angels didn’t come down. One day without knowing, one appeared around here. Everything then changed, we are all almost in the front of that church and soon at the altar.” Poncho tells him, “Octavio to me it sounds silly for him and I we are still single. We are going to enjoy our liberty man. All the women we are going to pick up. Hey guys don’t be jealous, doesn’t it make you jealous european man?” Miguel asks, “what did we offend you in what we were talking about?” Manuel Efe angrily tells them, “hey all of you go where we all know. Or far away than that.” He takes off, while Poncho tells him. “Hey man stop crying.” Octavio asks, “hey what happened to Manuel Efe he’s like. A man that’s the devil has his soul.” Everyone tells him, to shut up.

Over at the salguero house, Calixto is with his family. “Oh man all the earthquakes have disappeared. Here I thought Todoelmundo was joking around, but sooner than later. I began to be convinced, that his theory was correct. Fortunately everything has gone back to normal. Yes who would have thought, what would have happened on the day of your wedding Ruben.” Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe has arrived.” Ruben utters, “oh say it ain’t so.” Calixto tells him, “hey soon he’s going to be your brother in law so you have to be nice too him.” Calixto goes too him, “hello nephew.” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh hello uncle.” Manuel Efe asks, “before I went to the hotel to sleep. I came by to see, if you need anything for tomorrow.” Dona Dona tells him, “thank you nephew but everything is ready. You know what I was thinking, that with some alternations. You too could also wear Ruben Calixto’s frock. For that terrible day of your wedding, when you marry that older iligitimate girl. It has a lot to pull up, if you want.” Manuel Efe gets a rum for himself, he tells her. “That won’t be necessary.” Dona Dona ask, “what you don’t want to use my son’s frock?” Manuel Efe tells them, “exactly.” Ruben ask, “so where are you getting yours from europe?” Manuel Efe tells them, “I won’t be using any frock or no suit from europe. For I am no longer getting married.” Ruben asks, “repeat it.” Dona Dona utters, “what?” Manuel Efe tells them, “I am not going to get married too Juana Valentina Echineque but your going to marry Maria Delia Espina.” Dona Dona asks, “what are you saying nephew?” Manuel Efe tells them, “don’t let me repeat myself.”

Calixto ask, “what happened did you repent?” Manuel Efe tells them, ” no but she did. She told me, she didn’t want me to be her husband.” Calixto utters, “but this simply can’t be.” Manuel Efe tells them, “yes it can and I have made so many plans. Well for her and for our future. She didn’t even care, for what anyway uncle it doesn’t matter anymore uncle. That is life?” Dona Dona ask, “but what happened? What exactly did she tell you?” Manuel Efe tells her, “enough I told you I am not getting married its over. You what, you should be very happy. I mean since tomorrow you are getting married daaa.” Dona Dona tells him, “but wait Manuel Efe. He finishes his drink and takes off. Who understands that daughter of yours Mr. Salguero? She gets up in the morning, saying yes and that she’s so in love. Now she’s saying no, forgive me Mr. Salguero this isn’t serious.” Calixto tells her, “well it seemed like that too me. Unless it was the cause of the …” Dona Dona tells him, “don’t you dare even speak his name.” Calixto tells them, “well I really do feel for Manuel Efe. I also feel for me, you have won dear. You have won, my daughter is going to leave corozal.” Dona Dona tells them, “hopefully she will repent as well?” Ruben asks, “you want her to marry mother?” Dona Dona tells him, “well no no I just don’t like to see my nephew that way. Then she goes to her bedroom. While that oldest girl isn’t married, or not close to here. The danger is still close, that is who Ruben truly loves.”

Judge Geremias Guerra is at home, and tells Margarita Cruz. “I have been lucky, to have been surrounded by many people who care for me. Calixto, Ruben, the juanas, even Dona now you. Life has completed me.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “because you have completed life.” The phone rings, Judge Geremias Guerra gets it. “Yes this is Judge Geremias Guerra municipal judge. Hi comparde how are you doing? Yes I am here, still surprised over the rosario business with Dona. So how are you doing, very good yes its close too me. I will do it at first light, I’m getting ready early. Just in case there’s something to do. Yes its nothing comparde, but a relief quite a blessing he’s no longer here. Well goodnight comparde. Oh Margarita Calixto has a great idea.”

Over at the pink house, Juana Valentina is with Tere. Tere tells her, “it just breaks my heart to see you crying this way Juana Valentina. Its always like this, when ever nobody would give candy. Oh when you would lose at something daughter. I would give anything, as long as this pain was my own Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh Tere nothing will ever get rid of this pain.” Tere tells her, “if only Dona Rosario hadn’t told you on that date. That Mr. Echenique wasn’t your father by blood.” Juana Valentina tells her, “why bother regretting what occured. Tomorrow is going to be the same day, but I can’t do nothing. I can’t stop this from occuring. Don’t you know what that signifies, do you understand my impotence. Ruben gets married tomorrow, I just can’t do nothing Tere.” Tere tells her, “see nothing stopped you I even warned you. Don’t fall in love with that senor.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I just want I just want. That I lived in one of those places. That the night, seems to last for months.” Tere asks, “but why dear? To extend your pain, is that what you want?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I don’t want him to get married Tere. I just don’t want him to get married. Its like they are ripping out my heart. Why do I want to live, without a heart.”

Ruben is walking outside towards the front gates. In the dark, he freaks out and hits the fence. He goes to the gate. “These tears weren’t for you, I just wouldn’t care to cry. Its just without you, I can’t live. I will never forget you, Juana Valentina Echineque. He slams the gate, Juana Valentina Salguero.” He then falls to the ground crying.

EPISODE 108

The next morning Juana Valentina is up. “Morning has come, there’s only a few hours left.” Juana Bautisa tells her, “all of us have awakened. Why don’t you come down, and have a coffee.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I don’t want too. Today is the day Juana Bautista.” Juana Bautisa tells him, “yes today is the day and also the day of your salvation.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I’m still furious over what Ruben did too me. With that witch Yolanda Del Cabrales woman. But that doesn’t mean, that I have stopped loving him a single bit.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I know that maybe its for the best. That in a little while, you will love him little by little. Then before you know it, you have stopped loving him.” Juana Valentina tells her, “why does the sun have to rise every single day. Dear lord, why can’t I stop time. What is the reason, last night I had to take the batteries out of the clock. So I wouldn’t see the minutes pass, I was going crazy. Tick tack tick tack.” Juana Bautista tells her, “girl no more.” Juana Valentina tells her, “all night it was tick tock tick tock.” Juana Bautista tells her, “leave that girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “go downstairs and get something to eat. Or else our sisters, will get supicous. They are then, going to want an explination. What am I going to tell them?”

Ruben awakens he glances at the phone. “Juana Valentina call me, and tell me not to get married. Please Juana Valentina, tell me.”

Maria Delia is talking to her mother Ramona. “Now then first to enter the church are the godparents. Next is godfather and me, then all the rest. I had hoped that the juanas were going to be at the reception. But Dona Dona relented, and said they could only attend the wedding. Mother we have to tell the musicians, that please play the wedding march slowly. I want to enter the church very slowly heared me.” Ramona tells her, “that has already been done dear.” Maria Delia tells her, “don’t forget to call the club. Make sure the wine, Manuel Efe recommended arrived.” Ramona tells her, “I already called it has arrived.” Maria Delia tells her, “oh dear me how anguished I am. Man its only six am, sometimes you really do want time to go quickly. Well it never does.”

Dona Dona is still very affected by Ruben’s words. She finishes her tea, and Calixto enters the room. Calixto tells her, “on the night of our wedding Dona. I thought it was endless, I counted every second. I began to think what would our married life be. What I would feel, every morning I would wake up. Seeing you lying next too me. I spend all night dreaming awake. You want me to tell you something Dona. What was waiting for me later, was something more incredible. Than what I dreamt that night.” Dona Dona tells him, “32 years have passed. 32 and I don’t know the time.” Calixto tells her, “when I wake up in the mornings. I am thankful that I knew love, for I feel love for my children. Love for my friends, for my job. But for you Dona, I feel an over whelming love. Well it doesn’t matter, sometimes. Well sometimes, I think your the motor that keeps me going. The reason for my life is you. See that even now, I feel my heart still beating fast for you. When you are near me.” Dona Dona tells him, “only words Mr. Salguero.” He then caresses her face.

Ruben is staring at the phone, he almost screams. “Juana Valentina what are you waiting for. One single word from you, there won’t be a wedding.”

Juana Valentina is at home, staring at the phone. As she’s about to dial, Tere stops her. “No Juana Valentina don’t. Please dear, on the love that Don Calixto Salguero had for your mother. Please don’t do it.” Juana Valentina asks, “how did you feel when you said goodbye to your mexican sailor?” Tere tells her, “my love its two different things. Two different loves, the love you feel for Ruben. Yes its very big and important, but its impossible. Between me and my mexican sailor. All we would have is sadness, but between us the only thing. Stopping our love, was the sea not our blood.” Juana Valentina then hangs up the phone, and runs back to her room.

Manuel Efe is in his room, he calls Yolanda. “Yes jolly five hours is left. In five hours, Ruben will be married. It will be there when Juana Valentina Echenique will cry blood tears. She once again humiliated me, but it doesn’t matter. Ruben who cares about him, Ruben is going to marry Maria Delia Espina. Can you just image marrying Maria Delia Espina. That woman who talks non-stop up to her elbows. Yes yes, ha ha ha. To live with that, it would be like living in an inferno daaa. That word escaped, yes yes yes. Yes jolly what we have to do now is, get our vengence on the juanas. Especially Juana Valentina, well then the best thing that I have thought up. Yolanda Del Cabrales has hung up. Jolly jolly, jolly you bald woman.”

Judge Geremias Guerra arrives at the salguero house. Calixto asks, “hello comparde anything bad happened?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “no oh here you go Calixto. I’ve brought this for you. Here is the receipt as well.” Calixto tells him, “they give you this like nothing. You don’t even have to prove anything.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “oh my arguements were convincing. I told the man, if he didn’t give it too me. I would put him in jail as a con-man and theif. Image giving only 2000 than what that is valued.” Calixto tells him, “shh I’ll write you a cheque comparde.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “give it too me on Monday. What am I going to do, this weekend with a cheque.” Calixto tells him, ” perfect comparde.” Ruben ask, “so what are you talking about?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “your father will explain it too you later. Now then see you all at the church. Alright I’m going to get changed, anything you need I’ll be at home.” Calixto tells him, “thank you comparde.” Ruben tells him, “thank you godfather bye. So dad what’s that?”

Calixto tells him, “you’ll see. Oh Dona would you mind coming here for a moment.” Dona Dona tells him, “I heard the judge’s voice. I won’t come out there, I am unpresentable.” Calixto tells him, “but the judge left already come as you are.” Ruben ask, “come on tell me.” Dona Dona asks, “now then what’s going on?” Calixto tells her, “the judge gave me something that’s for you.” Dona Dona ask, “what is it?” Calixto tells her, “open it.” Dona Dona has too hold herself from crying, “well where did you get it?” Calixto tells her, “where it shouldn’t have been.” Dona Dona ask, “why are you putting yourself in my things.” Calixto tells her, “dear your putting yourself in mine. Well forgive me dear, Dona you don’t know how much. Everything you have done for me. I appreciate it dearly.” He hugs and kisses her. Dona Dona tells him, “I pawned it. For I needed that money, so I could buy somethings for myself. In this house, there was no money. I am accustomed to fine things. my perfumes, my soaps, my creams. So I gave myself that gift.” Then she leaves, and the two simply watch as she goes to her bedroom. Calixto tells him, “now listen she better not find out. How we found out everything, or else she’s going to kill Margarita Cruz.” Ruben simply hugs his father. Dona Dona burst out crying in her bedroom. “Oh Calixto Salguero how could you have been such a flirt.”

Over at the pink house, Mauricio arrives and talks to Juana Calidad. “Now then Cadi I’m going to be pick you up at eleven thirty. Now make sure all your sisters are ready. Especially Juana Matilde.” Juana Calidad tells him, “now don’t you worry Juana Manny is fixing her up right now.” Mauricio tells her, “now do me one more favor. Now don’t make yourself so pretty. Your getting a lot of attention from many guys. That really shocks me. Juana Calidad laughs, and he tells her. Now my love, see you later.” Juana Calidad tells him, “bye hey aren’t you forgetting something?” Mauricio grins and tells her, “oh yes.” This time its him, that grabs her and kisses her. Until she’s the breathless one. When he’s gone, she utters. “Oh Mauricio Fuentelafria.”

Over at Maria Delia’s place. She’s getting her hair done, while Ramona has her tea. “Oh mother, its a shame father wasn’t here with us. Even though from heaven, he’s sending us his blessings. He always said that my Rubensito was a great boy. Ouch girl.” Ramona tells her, “yes that’s true.” Maria Delia tells her, “now then lets not discuss anymore sad things. After the wedding, we are coming back here, so I can change hear me.” Ramona tells her, “everything is ready.” Maria Delia tells her, “I would love to stay long at the reception. But from here to barranquilla, its a long way. I always said, that Rubensito should learn how to fly. Then we wouldn’t be having this problem.”

Over at the pink house, Juana Valentina is still in her room. Tere shows up and tells her. “Juana Valentina my love you will never guess who’s downstairs. None other than Yolanda Del Cabrales, can you believe this.” Juana Valentina utters, “Yolanda Del Cabrales?” Tere tells her, “I am terrorized in seeing her. Remember everything that Todoelmundo told us. Well its all true, you see when she said who she was. I hardly recognized her.” Juana Valentina asks, “what is she doing here?”Tere tells her, “she told me that she needed to talk to all of you.” Juana Valentina angrily tells her, “no tell her to leave here. To get out of here, for I don’t want to see her. With me and my sisters, there’s absolutely nothing to talk about. Tell her to leave, tell her to leave.” Tere tells her, “wait a minute the thing is that is what I told her. She said no, and she planted herself like a tree. She said she won’t leave, until she tells you exactly why she came here for.” Juana Valentina tells her, “fine then tell her I’ll talk to her but alone. Not in front of my sisters.” Tere tells her, “well what for. They all found out, so you can just image.”

Juana Valentina comes down, “girls go upstairs to your bedrooms. I’m going to be talking with her.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh no I want to hear what she has too say. Get over here right now.” Juana Matilde tells her, “get over here Juana Manny. Listen girl we all want to hear her responses. Look she’s wearing gloves, and this hat. Before she had her hair up to here.” Juana Valentina tells them, “enough all of you I’ll talk to her. Then I’ll tell you everything alright.” Yolanda tells her, “Juana Valentina I want everyone to hear this.” Tere tells them, “remember what todoelmundo told us she can’t prounce the h.” Yolanda tells them, “yes that is one of my illness I can’t pronouce the h.” Juana Manny burst out laughing, Juana Matilde tells her. “Oh Juana Manny.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well what ever you have to tell us. Well it doesn’t interest us. In absolute, so you don’t have to waste your time. All of your history with Ruben, or what ever. My sisters aren’t interested, we have a busy day today.” Yolanda asks, “Ruben marries today right?” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes Ruben marries today.” Juana Valentina tells her, “we won’t permit you to stop this wedding from occuring.” Yolanda tells them, “I have no intention too interrupt Ruben Salguero’s wedding. Well I think maybe I should. May I…” They utter, “sure go ahead.” Everyone fights to get a seat. Yolanda tells them, “Ruben Calixto came to see me in sincelejo.” Juana Matilde ask, “where?” Juana Bautista tells her, “she said sincelejo.” Yolanda tells them, “Ruben talked while I listened. Well with what he told me, I at last realized that love isn’t a game.” Juana Matilde tells her, “please seno talk clearer so we can understand you.” Juana Bautista tells her, “she said love isn’t a game.” Juana Valentina tells her, “girl please.” Yolanda tells them, “I have come here to ask for forgiveness. Yes I am sorry, especially too you Juana Valentina.”

(Now the h is basically J in english.)

Tere utters, “the h you can pronouce the h?” Juana Matilde asks, “say that again.” Yolanda smiles, “Juana Valentina yes I said it.” Juana Calidad tellls them, “its because of the d… Its because that man has left here.” Juana Bautista asks, “I’d like to know when did these illness start.” Yolanda tells her, “well I don’t remember clearly. Well I remember it was after I left here, and about the time of Dona Dona’s party.” Juana Bautista tells her, “the broken mirror you ended up being the recipient of a broken mirror.” Juana Valentina remembers the fateful night. Yolanda ask, “wait your telling me my nails won’t stop growing. My cows don’t give milk but water. I lost my hair, what for a broken mirror my dear.” Juana Bautista tells her, “no senora but because of your actions.” Yolanda tells her, “hey no more hiccups. I lied to harm people, in fact I lied so I can hurt you Juana Valentina. I am referring what occured with Ruben Calixto, its all a lie. I made it all up, its true I was interested in him as man. There was never love, well he rejected me I became very prideful. I wanted too loathe all of you, I wanted to hurt you all. But between Ruben Calixto and me. Well there was nothing. In fact Ruben Calixto, well he never touched me. Nor did touch him but, I did try to touch him but nothing. There was just one kiss, it wasn’t for desire nor love.”

Juana Manny gets up angrily, “so you spread the rumor that you two slept with one another. That you were leaving town so overjoyed, after what you did. My brother suffered, you know what. I gave up boxing but with this woman.” As she’s ready to attack, the girls hold her back. “Juana Manny.” Juana Valentina tells them, “that’s enough. Juana Bautista tries to calm herself down. Knowing what this is going to imply. Why are you coming here telling us everything? Or not before for example.” Yolanda tells them, “well I’ve never known what one feels. Well this regretfulness, this sin, you know bad things were done. I was very regretful. Truthfully I am very sorry, very sorry. Hey my nails stopped growing.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh virgin de purgatory.” Juana Bautista tells her, “you don’t have to call on her. This isn’t something to be scared of. On the contrary.” Juana Matilde tells them, “now then before you say anything more Juana Bautista. I am mixed up twisted in something. You must explain to me, something that’s in my head please. Well what you are pretending, to tell all of us is what? Well between you and my brother Ruben. Nothing happened, its just my curiosity.”

Yolanda tells her, “well nothing happened I inventing everything. My ally was Manuel Efe.” They all utter, “what?” Yolanda tells them, “yes you see Manuel Efe lied to Ruben so he can come to this pink house. Telling him the italian fellow was waiting for him. We both knew that the italian fellow was with you all in the dolorosa. Well since I told everyone, that I had left corozal. Ruben innocently fell.” Juana Matilde tells her, “Miguel always told me behind that european guy there was something strange.” Yolanda tells her, “I must tell you everything. That night when Ruben arrived here, I locked him up here. I hid the keys, and tried to seduce him. He didn’t response, nothing happened. Meanwhile Manuel Efe took charge, making sure someone came here to discover us together. What that person saw, well wasn’t true.” Juana Manny angrily utters, “I’m going to break her face.” Tears flow down Juana Valentina’s face. Tere utters, “dear lord.” Juana Calidad tells her, “your a very bad lady.” Juana Manny tells them, “yes I’m going to break that Manuel Efe’s face that bastard.” Everyone utters, “yes.” Yolanda continues, “we all conspired to hurt everyone of you. Plus too destroy a love.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now girls please let me talk to her for a minute alone please.” Juana Bautista tells them, “now then girls as our older sister is saying. Everyone go upstairs.” Juana Manny yells out, “no I want to hear everything.” Tere tells them, “no up you go all of you. Besides you must all get ready.” Juana Calidad in tears tells them, “here I trusted Manuel Efe.” Juana Bautista tells them, “enough everyone get upstairs.” Juana Matilde tells them, “well I don’t know.”

Tere follows then Juana Valentina and Yolanda are alone. Juana Valentina asks, “but why Yolanda?” Yolanda tells her, “we became allies it was natural. We wanted to hurt you, nothing else. I wanted to rob Ruben Calixto. Manuel Efe he did it because, he was angry and wanted revenge. It was because you kept on rejecting him. Look Juana Valentina. If love unites, so does loathing. But you know something, me at this point of my life. I envied someone like you, who could love the way you do. Well in your case, even too suffer for love. I know that today Ruben Calixto is getting married today. I believe, well I’m sorry that your feeling this pain. In fact I shouldn’t have told you nothing. You should really continue despising him. Well I need your forgiveness, to continue living.”

Later Juana Valentina goes too her bedroom. “I’m going to kill him, I’m going to kill him.” Juana Bautista tells her, “relax and calm down.” Juana Valentina tells her, “how can I relax. They united Juana Bautista, to bring pain to all of us. They united in everything, not only am I going to kill him. He’s going to be dead.” Juana Bautista tells her, “how ever it happened they did you a favor.” Juana Valentina asks, “what favor? Didn’t you see what they did to me Juana Bautista? They made me reject and despise Ruben. Oh dear lord.” Juana Bautista tells her, “Ruben is getting married and you can’t stop that.”Juana Valentina tells her, “don’t you realize something.”

Juana Matilde interrupts them, “girls girls can I ask you something. Do you think this dress is divine?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes divine.” Juana Matilde then ask, “now then which shoes.” Each of them pick another shoe. Juana Valentina tells her, “listen it doesn’t matter.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well I like the shiny ones they make the outift better.” Juana Valentina tells her, “dear it doesn’t matter. Now hurry it up, or else your going to be late.” Juana Matilde tells them, “fine I’m going to put this one on. But girls can you believe it, terrible of Manuel Efe and Yolanda Del Cabrales. Let me tell you, I am still pretty shocked. I don’t know what you lot are thinking. Me personally I’m just saying well its terrible. I’m just saying.” Juana Valentina simply utters, “ok now hurry and finish getting dressed.”

Juana Bautista tells her, “listen Juana Valentina pay back Manuel Efe later.” Juana Valentina tells her, “when no I must now go and ask Ruben for forgiveness. Before he gets married, Juana Bautista I doubted him. Don’t you understand?” Juana Bautista tells her, “your going to let Ruben get married you must understand.”

Juana Manny is the next to interrupt. “Listen do you want me, to do your hair now or later?” Juana Bautista tells her, “Juana Valentina won’t be going to the church.” Juana Manny asks, “and why not?” Juana Bautista tells her, “because Dona Dona is going too be there. So she can’t go, and doesn’t want too go.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh yes I understand. But can you believe what that Cabrales woman and Manuel Efe did. You should have allowed me to put my hands on her girls.” Juana Bautista tells her, “girl listen she came to ask for our forgiveness. Now its over Juana Manny.” Juana Manny tells her, “well wouldn’t it have been better. Well with one big punch already.” Then she takes off.

Juana Valentina tells her, “I am going to that church. I am going to ask him for forgiveness. I will talk to Ruben and that’s final.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen the love between the two of you has caused you all a lot of damage. Never will you be Ruben Salguero’s. He will never be yours, now enough let him accept that you pushed him away. Girl do it for you and for him.”

The next to interrupt is Juana Calidad. “Oh thank you for the conviction and repentance. Yes one has to accept that, when one asks for forgiveness. Oh dear lord, please forgive Yolanda Del Cabrales. Just like we have forgiven her, but that woman resulted in being a bad lady or no?” Juana Valentina asks, “and what about that liar Manuel Efe?”Juana Calidad tells them, “you know I never would have imaged that. That Manuel Efe would want to hurt us, and his proper cousin Ruben. At any case I am going to pray for him. Hopefully he realizes his errors, and asks for forgiveness like Yolanda Del Cabrales. But I’m telling you one thing. That payment we owe him, well sor juana inez de la cruz can pay him back oh yes.” She then heads to her room. Juana Bautista tells her, “older sister please save your brother from your love.”

Over at the salguero house, Manuel Efe has returned. “Listen uncle everything is all organized and synchronized. When you leave to go to the church. I’ll go get the bride, then I will take her to the church to give her away to the groom at the altar. It will be at 12 sharp.” Calixto tells him, “listen and remember you must get there before us. We live practically close to that church.” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh yes your correct on that point uncle. Oh yes and women do like too take their time fixing themselves up. Alright I’ll pick her up around 11:30 then.” Calixto tells him, “well that could good. You know something nephew. It must take a lot of work, to accept the last decisions of Juana Valentina.” Manuel Efe tells him, “its nothing. It will pass, women are weather vanes uncle. One day they say yes, the other day no. Another day they respond one thing, the next day another. Well that is how they go through life.” Calixto tells him, “yes yes but in any case I really do feel bad about this. Here I was dreaming on the 12th, seeing all five of my daughters entering that church going to get married.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well there’s a lot of time that has to pass before then uncle.” Calixto tells him, “sorry nephew I didn’t want to put you down. Don’t have too much hope.” Manuel Efe tells him, “that reminds me of a phrase from Arjone. The hope is the last thing, that goes missing. Calixto shakes his head and goes to change. When he’s gone Manuel Efe utters, daaa today your beloved gets married. When he’s getting married, your going to cry. Oh yes your going to cry, Juana Valentina Echieneque daaa.” He then takes off.

Dona Dona is coming out of her room. She sees Calixto, “Mr. Salguero shower and change or else the day will go away.” Calixto utters, “yes yes.” Dona Dona then sees Ruben coming out miserably out of his bedroom. Ruben tells her, “hello mother.” Dona Dona tells him, “umda son the outfit looks precious on you. Yes you should get married every day.” Ruben tells her, “yes I should lie every single day.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh son your confession has me extremely affected.” Ruben tells her, “just forget all about it mother. Well what time is it?” Dona Dona tells him, “its almost 10. Now son why don’t you take off the jacket. Then you won’t be so hot.” Ruben tells her, “no it doesn’t matter at lunchtime it will be quite hot anyways. Care too drink anything?” Dona Dona tells him, “no son thank you.” As she’s about to say something she stops. Ruben tells her, “as my father says. A rumsito is something one needs sometimes. In the good and bad times.” Dona Dona ask, “and its a bad day for you yes?” Ruben tells her, “I promised that I was going to marry Maria Delia. I am going to marry her, I promise to make her very happy.” Dona Dona asks, “and you son? Are you going to be happy as well?” Ruben tells her, “the process is from the inside mother. This process is mine, not yours.”

The girls are almost ready, Juana Manny is fixing up Juana Calidad. Juana Matilde tells her, “now then I’m ready so how are we going to get there?” Juana Calidad tells them, “Mauricio is going to be picking us up. The boys will be waiting for us at the church.” Juana Matilde tells her, “but come on not all of us are going to fit in Mauricio’s car.” Juana Manny tells her, “we will for Juana Valentina and Terezalsura aren’t coming.” Juana Matilde asks, “what do you mean? Tere I can understand, but Juana Valentina. Not go to our little brother’s wedding it just can’t be.” Juana Manny tells her, “what’s going on is she doesn’t want to see Dona Dona.” Juana Calidad asks, “but I don’t understand. Why would she accept us, but is still against Juana Valentina.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey girl if you want to ask that senora then go ahead and ask. Now then girl your ready.” Juana Calidad tells them, “oh there is Mauricio.”

(I thought only the bride could wear white.)

Juana Bautista is talking with Juana Valentina. Both are ready to go out. “I am going to go Juana Bautista. I’ll hide out in the chorus, or which ever part I can find. Nobody will know that I’m there, so don’t you worry. But I am going.” Juana Bautista tells her, “Juana Valentina girl why are you doing this?” Juana Valentina tells her, “the guilt of a sin has too be pain till the end. Alright so don’t you worry, now then when the priest asks. If anybody apposes this wedding, please speak now or forever hold your peace. Well I will stay quiet, and not scream out no. But yes I am going there Juana Bautista. But if I see that Manuel Efe, he’s dead do you hear me.”

Maria Delia is all ready to go. She is talking sweetly to her mother. “Now then Manuel Efe asked me, that if we wanted he could taking us straight to barranquilla in his plane. But Rubensito said no, refused him straight out.” Ramona asks, “but why dear? The trip would be shorter and more comfortable.” Maria Delia tells her, “well I don’t know mother.” The stylists tells her, “please do stand still.” Maria Delia whins, “oh I’m just so nervous. In the end, I just couldn’t convince Rubensito in any way. I find that its more wonderful, leaving in a plane than being on the road. Don’t you think so mother?” Ramona tells her, “yes of course dear.” Maria Delia tells her, “but let me tell you something. When we return from our honeymoon. I am going to insist that he buys a plane.” Manuel Efe arrives, “the godfather has arrived. Oh hello seno how are you doing?” Maria Delia uttes, “but its too early.” Manuel Efe tells her, “daaa now what does the most beautiful bride in the world have to say today.” Maria Delia ask, “but godfather aren’t you a bit early don’t you think?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes of course but its best that we go early. Just in case, well something goes badly.” Ramona ask, “would you care to drink anything? Manuel Efe tells her, “yes seno thank you. Outside there’s an inferno out there.” Maria Delia utters, “thank you gloria.” Manuel Efe tells her, “Maria Delia Maria Delia. My dear if the princess carolina of monaco, would have seen you. She would have died of pure envy and jealous.” Maria Delia looks deep into his eyes, he looks into hers. Then she utters, “Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe utters, “Maria Delia. Then the earth begins to shake. Well I don’t know, what is going on. But I feel I’m shaking all over. Absolutely everything.” Maria Delia smiles and tells him, “me as well.”

At the church everyone has taken their places. Calixto tells Dona Dona, “oh with this heat and us wearing these clothes.” Dona Dona tells him, “its better in here than the inferno that’s outside.” Calixto smiles at seeing his friends. “Oh comparde how’s it going?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well hello comparde, Dona, godson.” Dona Dona tells her, “oh Margarita you look quite elegant.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “thank you hello Dona Calixto Ruben.” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “and when is the bride going to arrive.” Calixto tells him, “Manuel Efe is going to bring her in his famous little european car. Plus as the godfather, he will be giving her away as well.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “may god protect him that poor saintly man.” Dona Dona tells her, “oh yes the poor man who died at a bad time. Or else we wouldn’t have to do this cursed thing once again.” Calixto asks, “your calling the day of your son’s wedding cursed?” Dona Dona tells him, “well the thing is it was a curse to once again prepare everything for a second time. Now then I’m going to sit down, I can’t stand these feet of mine. See you later.” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “now then do we also stand here and wait. Or should we also sit down and wait as well?” Calixto tells them, “its best that we endure this heat inside rather than that inferno outside.”

Juana Caliad and Mauricio arrive, “ave maria purisima.” Calixto utters, “hello daugher how are you today?” Mauricio shakes their hands, “Don Calixto Ruben.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh Ruben may the good lord bring you much happiness and joy.” Ruben kisses her, and tells her. “Thank you for your best wishes and good intentions Juana Calidad.” Mauricio tells him, “on behalf of me and my family. Congratualtions and may god protect you. Be very happy with Maria Delia. Don Calixto congratulations.” Calixto tells them, “yes thank you.” Juana Calidad tells them, “well then excuse me.” Calixto tells them, “over there is more refreshing.” Mauricio utters, “thank you.”

Next to arrive is Miguel and Juana Matilde. “Hey look who’s here, but none other than my little brother. Your so very handsome and beautiful today. Umda this does shock me really, oh I’m really jealous of Maria Delia.” Miguel tells her, “how could you even say that Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey but its the truth. This man could be my brother or what ever. But one can’t deny, he’s a nice fine stamp. Hey Ruben if you weren’t my brother, hey he’d be your brother in law. Ha ha ha.” Calixto utters, “oh this crazy daughter of mine.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh father it was a joke aren’t you hearing me. Now then Ruben, be very happy in your marriage. But you better be careful, and not forget your sisters. Do you hear me?” Ruben tells her, “believe me I will never forget you all.” Juana Matilde whins, “oh so divine and your getting married.” Then she greats her father, Miguel tells him. “Well then Rubencho I’m saying it, your soon to be my brother in law.” Juana Matilde utters, “you just had to say it didn’t you.”

Next to arrive is Octavio and Juana Manny. Juana Manny hits Gualberto, “hi guys hi judge hi mother.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “oh daughter that dress is so very beautiful. Hi little brother, are you ready to sacrifice yourself.” Margarita Cruz utters, “oh nena he’s getting married. Your saying its a sacrifice.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh mom its just a way of saying things.” Octavio tells him, “hey Rubencho just wait on the 12th. Your going to have four more sacrificed guys.” Juana Manny hits him with her purse. “Hey watch what you say scary frog.” Octavio tells her, “hey you started it. Well then Rubencho, I am just saying. I congratulate you, and wish you the very best in this world. You do understand right?” Ruben tells him, “thanks Octavio.” Octavio utters, “hey Don Calixto.” Calixto utters, “oh your such a guy.” Juana Manny then greets her father. “Hi father how do I look.” Calixto tells her, “beautiful as always. They then head over with the others. Calixto tells the judge, now then comparde. How about we go inside, I can’t stand these feet of mine.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “sure lets go.” Ruben tells them, “I’ll stay right here there’s a nice breeze coming in.”

Next to arrive is Orlando and Juana Bautista. “Hey Rubencho its your day today. Its a good thing your not getting married on the 12th with us. We wouldn’t be able to see the logic, that this wedding entails. Anyway, congratulations Rubencho.” Ruben tells him, “thanks wolf man.” Orlando tells him, “yes have a happy life.” Juana Bautista tells him, “may the future give you peace little brother.” Ruben tells her, “you more than anybody knows what’s waiting for me in the future. Juana Bautista where is Juana Valentina? Is she coming?” Juana Bautista tells him, “you do understand that its best that she didn’t come. Its normal.” Ruben tells her, “tell her I never lied too her. Yes I’m getting married, but loving her.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I am not going to tell her that. She kisses him, then tells him. Come on let me accompany you to the altar.” As they walk away, Juana Bautista glances back to make sure Juana Valentina isn’t there.

Poncho, Lasador and Gualberto enter plus the other guests. Juana Valentina does arrive and heads straight upstairs. Juana Bautista asks, “what’s wrong?” Ruben has stopped walking and tells her, “oh I feel… oh its nothing.” Juana Bautista looks around and goes next to Orlando.

EPISODE 109

Back at the house, Tere is cooking. Todoelmundo is with her, and he asks. “Tell me something why didn’t you go too the wedding? Even out of curiosity?” Tere tells him, “weddings make me cry Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well I hope not all of them.” Tere tells him, “well no no not all of them. Well when the bride enters that church, in that white dress the wedding march starts. I just get all emotional, it touches my heart then I start crying. That’s why I decided to stay here, so I could start making dinner.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well I would love to have joined you but. Dona Ramona asked me, to go pick up some arranged flowers at the flower shop. I’m suppose to take them to the club. Its for the reception party, I’ll take it and come straight back here.” Todoelmundo ask, “so your not going to the church?” Todoelmundo tells her, “no I perfer to come back here to help you prepare the meal. He kisses her, ok I’ll be right back.” Tere tells him, “now be careful don’t speed back or else you might get into an accident.” Todoelmundo tells her, “no relax I’ll come back safe and sound.” He leaves and Tere utters. “Oh girl why did you go to that church. For your suffering, you will always continue suffering.”

At the church, Juana Valentina watches them. Dona Dona glances at everyone. Juana Bautista tells Orlando, “I’ll be right back.” Dona Dona sees her leaving, “now then I’m going to head outside to get a drink. Inside here, its like as hot as hell.” Calixto tells her, “dear do stop mentioning that’s person’s name. You know, the one that we know.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks Ruben over. “Godson come over here, son you look so calm and yet you have too wait 15 more minutes. Right now Maria Delia should be leaving the house.” Ruben tells them, “and Manuel Efe who’s car never fails him.” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “what did you say?” Ruben tells him, “oh that Manuel Efe is a very punctual man. They should be leaving the house right now.”

Juana Bautista sits next to Juana Valentina. “You shouldn’t have come. Girl your continue too suffer, its going to get worse.” Dona Dona overhears their conversation. Juana Valentina tells her, “if you had arrived home I would have been dead. I don’t know what sin, I committed because I was born. For god to punish me in this fashion. How is it my fault, that I fell in love with him from the first moment that I saw him. You tell me? I didn’t know he was my brother Juana Bautista. He just appeared, I didn’t know he existed. When I found out, we had the same blood. It was just too late, I was already loving him. How can I not still love him, I will never in my life stop loving him never. Do you hear me, never. If I had been water, I would have been a cloud already. Ruben was the wind, we would then become a river. I would go into Ruben like the sea, we would then be grind together. Then rise once more to become tears. But no we are both human beings, a man and a woman. I am his sister, he is my brother. No magician can cut those cords, this chains that seperates us no. I do love him Juana Bautista. Like the wind loves the air. The river loves the sea. The tillage loves the hole.” Juana Bautista tells her, “don’t continue older sister.” Juana Valentina tells her, “he had nothing to do with Yolanda Del Cabrales because he loved me. I didn’t believe him. He is going to marry Maria Delia, in any moment now. Loving me, and I didn’t believe him. I know where he is standing, there at this very moment. I know he’s saying, my name under his breath. I know that now, he can’t hear me say I love you. I love him, I love him, I love him.”

Juana Bautista utters, “oh Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes Juana Valentina I don’t feel brave. I want to die, I want to die. I do want to just die. For I want and care to die. If I don’t, I’m going to continue living but dead inside. I don’t think, I would be able to do this. I don’t think I continue suffering, I just can’t do it. I just can’t take this anymore. I can’t take this anymore, I just hope and beg that in the next life. There’s no memory of this, in the next life. In the next life one doesn’t die. I will spend my eternity, continue loving Ruben Salguero. I can’t do this anymore.” This breaks Dona Dona’s heart, she begins going down the stairs. As she’s walking back to her chair. She almost faints, and Margarita Cruz holds her up. “Are you feeling alright?” Dona Dona tells her, “oh it must just be the heat.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “the bride should be arriving any moment now.” Dona Dona tells her, “yes its time to take one’s place.” She goes to Ruben and sits down. Calixto asks, “so did you find something too drink?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes sea water that tastes like tears.” Ruben looks up and Todoelmundo drives towards the church.

He runs in and yells out, “the bride has left. She has left, but who knows where she went off too? Everyone gets up and looks over at Todoelmundo. She’s no longer at the house, she left this note. Maria Delia’s mother, hasn’t stopped crying. I’m saying she’s like the ocean, I’m not exaggerating. She couldn’t make it here, and asked me to come here to give this letter too you.” Don Calixto reads the note, “Ruben Calixto forgive me Ruben. Don’t wait for me. Don’t look for me, I have discovered love and I can’t marry you. Goodbye from Maria Delia Espina Conseno. 23 4087 of corozal.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “anything else comparde?” Calixto tells him, “nothing else comparde for a second time this wedding has been cancelled.” Dona Dona faints, everyone screams. Ruben goes on his knees to pray. Juana Bautisa glances at a very happy Juana Valentina. Calixto ask, “now guys carry her to the cars. Careful be careful of her arms.”

Juana Valentina runs home so very happy. Juana Bautista tells her, “Juana Valentina you must leave corozal this very minute.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I know that.” Juana Bautista tells her, “Ruben is free so are you. Nothing is stopping from you two too fall.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I know.” Juana Bautista tells her, “but this can’t be Juana Valentina. Yes you didn’t have to support the pain at hearing him say. I Ruben accept Maria Delia Espina as my wife. Now your going to leave relaxed, that your going to always be his. Please you must leave right now.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I know that I know.” Juana Bautista tells her, “right now today.” Juana Valentina hugs and kisses her and tells her. “Yes I do know that.” She happily jumps up and down, “yes I know yes I know.”

Over at the salguero house, Ruben hides his pleasure as he’s changing. Calixto sadly tells him, “son I don’t know exactly what to say.” Ruben tells him, “there’s nothing too say. Maria Delia thought clearly and realized, she just wasn’t that in love with me. That is everything.” He smiles and looks away. Calixto asks, “what do you mean that’s everything. No that’s not everything, I just called Maria Delia’s mother. The poor woman hasn’t stopped crying. She just can’t explain what exactly happened. She said she dressed Maria Delia in her wedding dress. She was so very happy that girl. Then she knew she had left a note written on the table. Plus the crystal tear necklace.” Ruben tells him, “listen last minute she pulled herself back. She decided to leave with her hidden love.” Calixto tells him, “hey Ruben don’t say that. There’s no hidden love, we all knew that once Maria Delia stopped crying her crystal tears. All she thought of, was all her preparations for the wedding. The reception and the invitations, she was so very busy. When did she have the time, to have a hidden love.” Ruben tells him, “oh father lets not ask anymore explinations. Lets just accept the reality.” Calixto asks, “Ruben what’s wrong with you? Its the second time, you have been dumped at the altar. Here you are so very fresh?” Ruben tells him, “old man like Juana Calidad says. It’s what god wants.”

Inside the bedroom, Margarita Cruz is with Dona Dona. “Dona what occured is very painful. But you know more, about those consequences.” Dona Dona tells him, “the consequences are is that my son is still single.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “yes that is it exactly. You know very well what I’m refering too.” Dona Dona tells her, “no Margarita Cruz you just don’t know. No you don’t know Margarita, I’m sorry that I’m leaving you alone. Its just that, I really need to medidate.” Margarita Cruz asks, “are you going to church?” Dona Dona tells her, “no over to the sewing room. I must medidate and make one decision, but if I ask god he might scold me.”

Back at the pink house, Juana Valentina is packing her belongings. She tells Tere, “I’m happy so very happy and overjoyed. I feel as if the sun is shining upon just me, but Juana Bautista is correct I can’t say here. Because if I do stay here, I will see Ruben. If I see him looking at me, his beautiful eyes shining. I will want him to touch me, and everything will disappear. The blood of Calixto Salguero, that runs through our veins. Of Dona Dona, the priest, even the complete town.” Tere tells her, “oh girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “girl no I’m a woman. Ruben is a man, step-brother or no he’s a man. The only reason I will not fall, is that I must leave right now.” Tere tells her, “I am going with you Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no how can you even think of it. You have todoelmundo, I won’t permit you sacrificing yourself for me.” Tere tells her, “no I won’t permit you leaving on your own daughter.” Juana Valentina smiles and tells her, “but I’m not leaving alone. I am not leaving alone, I’m taking with me the love of Ruben. I’m taking it with me, I will be able to do everything. I will be able to walk, Tere you know what hurts the most. The thing that hurts, most of about all of this. That I doubted him, not believing me when he told me that nothing had occured. With him and that Yolanda Del Cabrales, but well love is like this. Love is the enemy of doubt. I let myself be carried by the ultimate one. Now then I’m leaving, with the pain thats in my soul. All of it but, love is also sacrifice Tere. Yes love is sacrifice, I can’t let Ruben confronts. His parents, his sisters, his friends. Or the entire town, I just can’t do this. Well the love that we feel, we both feel it him and me. One thing is too feel, the other is too accept. I know that nobody accepts nothing. Not even you, who loves me so very much isn’t that right.” Tere tells her, “you can’t even image it.”

Juana Valentina tells her, “I know if I stayed here it would be an inferno. Yes but being far away, it will be a life of. Regret and all of that. Regrets, what if Dona Dona died of pity. Don Calixto couldn’t lift his head. My sisters and their husbands, would have to leave town. For my embarssment, or no I’ve thought about everything. I’ve analysed everything, and thought when I was up in the chorus room in that church. In one minute, I just wanted to run when I saw him. Run into his arms, telling him. I am yours Ruben and you are mine. Oh could you even image it.” Tere tells her, “just thinking about it scares me so my daughter.” Juana Valentina tells her, “at least thinking that he was mine and I was his. I realized well no, it just can’t be. But that is why, I really must leave Tere. If I see Ruben smiling, I start smiling well then I will give myself too him Tere. I will give myself too him, without any doubts. Without regrets, without fear no I will give myself too him. Here, and at his house. In his mother’s room, in the center plaza. Where ever, I am liable to give myself too him Terezalsura. Tere is utterly shocked, that is why I am leaving. Oh I can’t even what might occur.” Tere tells her, “ok I’ll help you pack my love.”

Over at the salguero house, Dona Dona stares at the picture of Francisco. “If you were in heaven, you could have at least given me a suggestion Francisco. Oh you were such a flirt, and playboy. I think your going to spend a long time in purgatory. A suggestion, the only one you can ask for a suggestion. Is you Dona, she nods and yells out. Ophelia girl come over here. Go get me Todoelmundo. No matter where he is, tell him its not urgent but he must come. Advise him, he might lose his trip.” Ophelia uttes, “alright.” Dona Dona utters, “here you were trying to buy time Dona. The only thing you don’t have, well is time. That isn’t what you have.”

In Ruben’s bedroom, he’s putting on some cologne. Calixto ask, “so are you going to go see your sisters?” Ruben tells him, “you see they weren’t there outside that church. So I don’t know, what they must be thinking. Alright see you later father.” Calixto stops him, “Ruben come over here. Juana Valentina wasn’t at the church right?” Ruben tells him, “no father he wasn’t so I’ll see you later.” Calixto tells him, “neither was Manuel Efe.” Ruben tells him, “well that is what has me quite worried.” Calixto asks, “yes and why does it worry you so.” Ruben tells him, “well he’s such a puctual man and for him not to show up at the church early. Well it has me worried, ok father bye. We will continue talking later.” Calixto stops him, “Ruben.”

Judge Geremias Guerra arrives and grabs him. Taking him over to the living room. “Oh I’m glad that I found you, oh when you left what a whirlwind that church was. We really didn’t get a chance too talk. I am stunned.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “we both are.” Ruben utters, “as I am.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “Maria Delia’s mother is putting out a demand. But the thing is, she doesn’t know who the devil to sue.” Calixto tells him, “remember don’t mention you know who.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “now then Ruben give me all the details. Anything you might have, give me all your suspicions and your assumptions.” Ruben asks, “godfather can’t we do it later?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “no no Maria Delia’s mother has put out a formal bulletin. For the disappearance of her daughter. The police are going to interrogate you.”

Over at the pink house, the girls are sitting by the dinning room. Juana Bautista tells them, “our older sister has to leave the house and corozal.” Juana Manny asks, “wait a minute what are you saying?” Juana Bautista tells her, “she is leaving today Juana Manny.” The girls all utter, “what do you mean she’s leaving just like that?” Juana Bautista tells her, “I am going to tell you.” Juana Calidad asks, “but what?” Juana Bautista tells them, “I am asking and begging you don’t try to stop her. I am not going into explinations. I am asking you do not detain her. She has very powerful reason, why she has too do this.”

Upstairs Juana Valentina tells her. “Now then Tere, I am heading back to Barranquilla. Please don’t tell anybody, absolutely nobody. Not even my sisters, for they can let it slip. They might tell Ruben, do you hear me.” Tere asks, “what I don’t understand Juana Valentina. What are you going to do in Barranquilla? Just tell me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “now you know you don’t ever have to worry about me. For I’m not going to die of hunger. Now I will call you, when I get myself fixed up. But please, Terezalsura what’s more important don’t tell anybody. Don’t let this slip.” Tere tells her, “no I won’t tell anybody. I just don’t like you leaving alone Juana Valentina. This just scares me, what happens if something happens too you you tell me. Now why don’t we do this, ask Todoelmundo too take you back to Barranquilla.” Juana Valentina ask, “him taking me all the way to Barranquilla in his little motor-cycle Tere. You are absurd and crazy.” Tere tells her, “don’t ask that sacrifice to your future husband don’t be an idiot.” Tere tells her, “I just don’t know Juana Valentina I just don’t know.” Juana Valentina ask, “then what do you want then? For me to stay here, that I don’t care if the priest condemns me.” Tere tells her, “no no no girl I’ll help you close your suitcase.” Juana Valentina tells her, “alright I’ll take one last look around here.”

Over at the salguero house, the police are getting Ruben’s statement. “That is all that I know, well plus that the bride left the note on her bed. Then she disappeared, well then if that’s everything.” Judge Geremias Guerra stops him, “no wait the thing is the detective needs to know. Who do you suspect, might have Maria Delia Espina Canseno. Well could have run away with?” Ruben tells him, “I just don’t know godfather. I don’t suspect anybody, now then I must…” Margarita Cruz tells him, “wait son you had to have an idea who she must have been seeing or no?” Ruben tells her, “no Margarita no what so ever. I don’t know if she ever saw another man. Well then if that’s everything.” The detective asks, “now then when was the last time you saw her?” Ruben tells him, “oh dear lord last night. I took her home, she didn’t allow me too enter. She was afraid I was going to see the wedding dress. You know its bad luck, to see the bride wearing the dress. Before the day of the wedding. Well then if that’s all.”

The mayor arrives, “good afternoon.” Ruben utters, “oh man.” The mayor utters, “good afternoon too you all. Well I am first authority of corozal, I am here to give my condolences. To the family Salguero.” Calixto tells him, “thank you.” The mayor tells him, “well for this painful which has touched us profoundly. I am giving you a big hug Ruben.” Ruben utters, “oh thanks.” Margarita Cruz sees todoelmundo, and tells the men. “Excuse me, now then come with me.” Calixto tells him, “we appreciate this kind gesture.” Ruben ask, “but nobody has died mayor.” The mayor him, “hey we just don’t know that. This has yet to be proven.” Ruben tells him, “well you all prove it I’m leaving.” The mayor tells him, “wait wait you can’t leave. The muncipal committee, are coming to give you their condolences.”

Dona Dona tells Todoelmundo, “go to the pink house. Wait don’t go. Yes go to the pink house, forget it.” Todoelmundo asks, “so I lost a trip?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes you lost it.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well then excuse me.” Dona Dona tells him, “no wait they won they won. Go to the pink house, bring me all the juanas.” Todoelmundo tells her, “not all of them will fit on my bike.” Dona Dona tells him, “bring them by two or three. You bring me all of them. Tell them its a life or death decision. Yes its a issue of life or death, for Juana Valentina Salguero.” Todoelmundo tells her, “excuse me.” Margarita Cruz asks, “Dona you don’t want to tell me what’s wrong with you?” Dona Dona tells her, “if you were able to wait 25 years. You can wait a half an hour more.”

Over at the pink house, Juana Valentina is with the girls. “One day I will be able to tell you all the truth, but now is not the right moment. I love you all so very much, every single one of you. Everyone of you do you hear me. I really do wish you all, so much happiness in the world.” Juana Matilde crying tells her, “oh Juana Valentina your not even going to be at our own weddings.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I’m sorry but I just can’t. No I can’t I must get going, its the truth.” Tere tells her, “well right now right now girl.” Juana Matilde tells her, “I am shocked.” Juana Calidad tells her, “wait a minute.” Juana Bautista ask, “where are you going Juana Calidad.” Tere tells her, “oh dear lord.” Juana Matilde crying tells her, “don’t leave Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina is trying hard to stop her tears from flowing. “Juana Matilde please I really must get going. You have Miguel.” Juana Matilde tells her, “but we will all miss you.” Juana Calidad returns, “Juana Valentina this is for you a cross of sor juana inez de la cruz. You take this, so you can be protected.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes put it on Juana Calidad.” Once its on, she hugs Juana Calidad. Tere tells her, “put it on we should be going now.” Juana Valentina tells her, “alright Tere give me a minute. Thank you. Now when I arrive, well I will call to tell you I am fine ok.” Tere tells them, “yes she will now then lets go.” Juana Matilde stops her, “listen you wait right here if she leaves punch her. She returns with her favorite kitty. Look this cat, my uncle made for me. So he could alway accompany me, where ever I was going too go. Take it with you, so it can accompany you. So you can remember me. Remember I’m the youngest sister.”

(I love that wooden kitty.)

Tere repeats, “ok now lets go.” Juana Valentina hugs her and tells her, “no I don’t need nothing to remind me of you.” Juana Matilde tells her, “what do you mean no.” Juana Manny tells her, “wait Tere let me give her my gift.” Tere utters, “umda its going to be late.” Juana Matilde tells her, “no enough stop reminding her she has to leave. Don’t you see, we are going to miss her.” Juana Manny tells her, “now this you gave to me on my first fight. You keep this, use it whenever you are going to do exercises. Its my favorite.” Juana Valentina gives her a hug as well. “Now then I should get going. Oh I can’t stop crying.” Tere tells her, “alright now lets get going.” Juana Matilde grabs her as does Juana Calidad. “Juana Valentina don’t leave me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “now you two please. Behave yourselves.” Juana Manny tells her, “now call when you arrive there. Do you hear me.” Tere yells out, “now come on we have to leave now.” Juana Valentina then hugs Juana Bautista.” Tere tells them, “ok lets go.”

Todoelmundo shows up, “wait I don’t know where your going but. You can’t go.” Juana Matilde and Juana Manny ask, “what happened Todoelmundo?”

Over at the salguero house, Dona Dona is shocked. The livingroom, is full of people. “What is going on here, why are they all here?” Ruben tells her, “they all want to give their condolences. First it was the mayor, and the entire municipal committiee. Now its the society ladies of corozal.” Dona Dona tells him, “what the devil are all of them doing here?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “don’t mention that word.” Ruben tells her, “they are here to give their condolences. But in the end, they are only here to gossip. Mother I’m taking off.” Dona Dona tells him, “you aren’t going anywhere. Now we’re going to get rid of all these people. Help me Margarita, and you are going to wait for me in my room.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “alright.”

Back at the pink house, the girls have sat back down. Juana Matilde asks, “is that what she said.” Todoelmundo tells her, “exact words this is a life and death decision for Juana Valentina Salguero.” Juana Valentina tells her, “salguero?” Juana Manny tells her, “but she’s a Echenique.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes that’s so true.” Todoelmundo tells her, “but that is exactly what she said.” Tere tells him, “listen I’m sorry for Dona Dona but my girl must leave right now.” Juana Calidad tells her, “listen this life and death situation sounds quite grave.” Tere tells them, “dear lord girl if my girl stays its quite grave.” Everyone then starts talking all at once. Juana Matilde tells them, “Juana Calidad has a point. No Terezalsura don’t take her anywhere. Hey man Todoelmundo, tell her who owns this house.” Tere tells her, “no we have to leave.” Juana Calidad tells him, “hey look at this house. This is Dona Dona’s house, we have to listen too her.” Juana Valentina ask, “now what?” Juana Bautista tells her, “now what? I guess you are going, to have to go through with your instincts? Use your instincts.”

In the end all the girls, are now over at the salguero’s house. Juana Manny asks, “now what mother what is going on?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “I am also quite intrigued as well.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen Dona Margarita its just that I feel very strange almost nervous like.” Juana Calidad tells her, “I’m now getting scared Dona Margarita.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “now girls calm down.” Juana Manny tells them, “she’s coming.” Dona Dona asks, “where are the other two?” Juana Valentina arrives with Juana Bautista. “Good afternoon Dona.” Dona Dona tells her, “now then Margarita do me a favour double lock the house. I don’t want any interruptions.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “yes Dona.” Juana Valentina ask, “this sounds to be like a locked down seno?” Dona Dona tells her, “yes it is but its more for not being interrupted. I asked to close those doors, so I don’t go out running. Ruben Calixto, Judge Guerra, Calixto you may all come out now.” Ruben glances at Juana Valentina.

Dona Dona tells them, “now then lets all sit down. Dona Dona asks, why are you smiling?” Juana Bautista tells her, “I’m smiling for the fortune of destiny is fantasy. You are of course judge are a taurus?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes.” Juana Bautista asks, “you undoubtly seno a leo?” Dona Dona tells her, “yes.” Juana Bautista tells them, “curiosly all of us are sitting almost exactly in line with the zodiac. In accordance with our signs.”

Dona Dona gets up, “now then I’m going to talk and don’t want any interrupts. If one says one word, before I am finished. I’ll leave you as a rooster with a espinoza. Or like capone, this fight was won bye love. Your’s Ruben Calixto, and yours Juana Valentina. The two simply glance at her then one another. Now the issue went like this. It was many years ago, I had married Calixto and was on my quest to find out why I couldn’t get pregnant. As you all know, I practically traveled around the world. I thought it might have been Mr. Salguero. But in the end it was me, because Mr. Salguero created all of you.” Calixto tells her, “listen Dona.” Dona Dona tells him, “remember the rooster capone Mr. Salguero. When we returned to corozal, by body didn’t want to give any children. No doctor, or witch doctor. No saint, or sea water nor miracles. I wanted to die, for I knew how much you desired a son. My love for you was so great. I needed to show you this by having a son, how much I did love you. It was a need that went out of my soul Calixto. It was so profoundly in my soul, its where love grew. I couldn’t, my soul craved it but my body wasn’t up too it. Then one day, a bunch of italian fellows arrived.”

Dona Dona moves around the room. “Just like gypsys, they came to make a movie. They hired the ranch, to film a scene for their movie. I meet them, because I was living on that ranch. Those italian’s would come every half a day. They came from Barranquilla too work. One was named Geovani Lateto, the other was a very handsome man a famous italian actor. His name was Francisco Guadeske. He was very handsome, very charming. So beautiful as my son.” Calixto gets up and utters, “Dona?” Dona Dona then sits back down and tells him, “remember the rooster capone. Then your beloved grandmother juana, worried that her new daughter in law. Well she was sterile, suggested that I called for a woman named Macarea. She was very beautiful, but more importantly. She was known as a medician women, who was great with herbs and such. She said my mother in law that Macarea was the cure to my problems. Yes she was the cure and solution. She locked me up for fourty days, I ate only different broaths. Rice with different herbs and spices. I would bathe in a special iron cualdron. With the waters of a river, using a special rock. Calixto would visit me every seven days. Macarea would then escort him out, but after those forty days nothing happened. Macarea met Francisco Guadeske, the man that gave you his seed.” Ruben utters, “mother?”

Dona Dona goes to him and tells him, “remember the rooster. You are identical too him, his life stamp. She then goes over to Calixto. I so loved you so very much. I felt so guilty Calixto, you wanted a son so I gave you one. Dona Dona glances at Juana Valentina. But as you know very well, Juana Valentina. A father isn’t just a man, that gives birth too one. But raises you as well. She then sits back down. Well in the end, Macarea she got pregant. That bastard of Francisco, when the movie was over he just up and left her. He had promised to take her back to europe. He promised her matrimony, he promised her gold and everything else. But that bastard flew away. He only showed up 25 years later, to give his son a letter. Plus attacted was a photo of his, that Geovani Loteto brought with him.” Juana Valentina excited asks, “so seno does that mean?” Dona Dona tells her, “remember the rooster goes for you as well. Now then on the day Francisco died. He asked his friend Geovani Loteto, to promise him to tell you the truth.”

Dona grabs Calixto’s hand and holds him tight. “Well I just couldn’t permit it, that Juan Ruben Calixto. Would be taken away from us. For he is the bond of our love. Our son of our youth, the son of our middle age. Plus our son of our old age Mr. Calixto Salguero. My proof of love for you. My only definate proof of my love.” Calixto a bit confused asks, “so it was I who couldn’t conceive?” Dona Dona touches his face and tells him, “no you made five children just look at them. Five daughters, from five women that loved you. I love you so very much, I was the only one that couldn’t. She gets back up and continues. Calixto was away on business, for about eight months. I spent days on that ranch cursing my existance. I was ready to tell my husband, well that we should end our marriage because I couldn’t conceive. For him to find another, so he could get a child. I would end up returning to sahagun. Dona Dona goes back to Ruben and touches his hands. Seven months and half, with the italian men gone. You were born, Macarea four days later passed away of a high septic fever. But before she died, she looked into my eyes. She grabed my hand with strength, she looked at me and told me. Dona Dona I am leaving you my son. Take care of him, like he was your own son. He is the son made out of love, not of urges. That is what she said, she then died with her eyes open. As if she was begging me to keep this promise. Since then I have considered you my son.

Dona Dona once again goes to Calixto and sits down. “When you returned from your trip. My love grew, I put him into your arms I baptised you Juan. In honor of your grandmother. With a spindle of rice, and painted on the birthmark of a small mustard fish. Because your father, yes your father. He’s a good honest hardworking man. Collaborated that this was true, that you were his son. I am sorry that I couldn’t nurse you, for you see I was empty. I am sorry, I couldn’t give you birth forgive me. I couldn’t nurse you, please forgive me. My insides were empty, please forgive me. I just didn’t want to lose you. Please forgive me. She glances at Ruben. You are my son Ruben, I love you as such. You will always be my son, even if you don’t want to call me mother tomorrow. This truth would have never been found out. I fought with all my strength, that this wouldn’t be found out. Love won me over, you won me over Juana Valentina. Your love for my son won me over. You as well Ruben, for the love you had for Juana Valentina. I knew a mother, always knows these things. There is no blood that unites you two. You are free to love one another, well what ever happens from this day out. Neither of you are siblings from no part what so ever.”

The girls are all balling their eyes out, Juana Valentina goes on her knees over to Dona Dona. “Thank you seno Dona thank you.” Dona Dona gets up and daps the tears away and tells her. “Dear you don’t have to go on your knees. Now get up, the one that has too go on her knees is me.” She then hugs Juana Valentina, as she continues to cry.

EPISODE 110

THE FINAL OF LAS JUANAS

Dona Dona takes Margarita’s hand, “see Margarita everyone has a hidden secret. Well then everything has been told, and now that’s that. There’s just no more words to say Mr. Salguero.” Calixto coughs and dabs tears from his eyes then he tells her. “I think I need a rum.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes serve me one as well. For I really need one.” Juana Matilde crying tells her, “I will also join you. Well of me, it seems to me quite hard.”

Juana Bautista is now hugging Juana Valentina. With love in her eyes for her son, Dona Dona goes towards Ruben. Ruben tells her, “I love you mother. I love you mother.” Dona Dona gives him a big hug. “Oh son give me your hand. She puts it on Juana Valentina’s, now then please do forgive me if you can. Just as I have forgiven Mr. Salguero. Then she goes over to Calixto, Calixto I am so very tired so very tired.” Calixto holds Dona Dona and tells her, “now then forget about being tired we have to unite the bed. I want to marry you again.” Dona Dona ask, “what?” Calixto tells him, “I want to repeat at the altar how much I do love you. I will love you my entire life. More so than ever, my soul love. My Dona Cuadradro.” Dona Dona hugs him even tighter. Juana Calidad blesses herself. Margarita Cruz hugs Juana Manny. While Juana Valentina hugs Ruben.

The days quickly pass, at the music salon. Juana Matilde is doing her la la la’s with her professor. “Wait your telling me, that Ruben and Juana Valentina? What they are not what? What that Dona Dona is what Juana Matilde? Wait one more minute, Dona Dona what?” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey professor one minute. I’m in class, your not suppose to interrupt. Listen you asked me three questions, that I can’t answer just yet. Listen I’ll finish the class, and tell you what occured.”

At the pink house, Mauricio laughs. “What do you mean they are not friends. Oh come on, both of them are Don Calixto’s siblings.”Juana Calidad tells him, “just let me explain too you how this all came about. Now then, Dona began to tell us…”

At the art studio, Orlando tells her. “The senora had this story hidden for all this time?” Juana Bautisa tells him, “yes all these years.” Orlando ask, “well how did it all come about?” Juana Bautista tells him, “well she told all us and Juana Valentina…” Orlando asks, “so what did Ruben say? What did Don Calixto say?” Juana Bautisa utters, “well Ruben and Don Calixto. Listen professors, are supose to listen but you aren’t.” Orlando tells her, “well then tell me then.” Juana Bautista smiles and tells him, “ok let me tell you.” Orlando tells her, “well do it quickly.”

At the beauty salon, Octavio utters. “Rubencho isn’t the son of Dona Dona nor Don Calixto. No those are your lies Juana Manny.” Juana Manny tells him, “well Dona Dona was moved by the love of Juana Valentina had for Ruben. She decided to tell the truth.” Octavio yells out, “Ruben and Juana Valentina in love? Oh no now your imagination, went flying by my firecracker forgive me.” Juana Manny tells him, “listen you let me talk. I must tell you everything. So just let me talk ok.”

Over at Juana Valentina and Ruben’s place. They are together, hugging and kissing each other. Ruben tells her, “they said that in corozal angels didn’t fall. Now then what is your name?” Juana Valentina tells him, “Juana Valentina Echenique and yours?” Ruben tells her, “Ruben Salguero without your blood but with the same last name.” Juana Valentina ask, “and who’s playing?” Ruben tells her, “its the sound of an accordion.” Juana Valentina ask, “and what do those notes from the accordion say?” Ruben tells her, “I love you. I love you like I’ve never loved another in my entire life. They kiss, the notes from the accordion never are mistaken.” Juana Valentina tells him, “it does sound very beautiful. Its very nice knowing that someone, knows how to play an instrument. A guitar, the clarinet, the flute. It does sound very beautiful, it seems they put their own souls to make it sound like that. Well if I decided to play an instrument, it would sound horrible. I’m serious, yes they do put their soul into every note. Please touch me, touch me like a note from a guitar. A clarinet touch me. He touches her body, and she calls out his name. Ruben.” Ruben tells her, “Juana Valentina without a same blood nor the last name.” She laughs, and then they kiss.

(Isn’t there a song, that has those lyrics. Touch me like a guitar or something?)

Over at the pink house, Todoelmundo is reading a printed flyer. “Calixto Salguero Tenorio and Dona Cuadradro de Salguero. Inform everyone in this town that. Juana Valentina Echeinque and Juan Ruben Calixto Saluguero. Are children from different fathers and mothers. For this reason, their relationship thus has no sinful conotations. They will be permitted to marry. The senora and senor De Salguero. Do now want any hidden agendas, with this situation.” Tere ask, “hidden agendas what to write something like that?” Todoelmundo tells her, “Dona Dona told me that word by word. That is what I had made up. Well then let me continue, bad commentary and unintentional rumors. Neither sinful rumors, signed by a judge and notary written by Calixto Salguero and Dona Cuadradro De Salguero. Etc, etc, etc.” Tere asks, “so you had to put it all over town right?” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes in fact she paid me 50 for each one that I put up.”

In the salguero bedroom, the bed has been put back together. Calixto asks, “but Dona why did you do it?” Dona Dona tells him, “I just didn’t want to hear any bad rumors or bad gossip all over town.”Calixto tells her, “well just look at this isn’t it really too much?” Dona Dona tells her, “listen people only believe what’s writtened. If someone is hidden something, well then its not published. Why do you think the politicians, are so careful. With what they are saying. Or what is written in the newspapers. Now then people can think, what ever they want. But they better not come into this house. With the gossip, that Ruben and Juana Valentina have incenturous loves. Oh no sir ree.” Calixto kisses her, “oh your the grandest of them all Dona. Hey when did this love begin with this two kids?” Dona Dona tells him, “Valentina and Ruben? I’m guessing it was that first time that they met. Oh how they suffered, and it was all of my fault.” Calixto tells her, “no it was our fault Dona our fault.” Dona Dona tells her, “no Calixto even though you have five sins. I am more guilty, I held on so tight trying to keep this secret, I was very much mistaken. Why because, I was just so afraid that I was going to lose you.” Calixto hugs her once more, “come over here so you decided to lie to me. Saying that you didn’t love me.” Dona Dona tells him, “but your five daughters hurt me so very much Calixto. Just put yourself in my place, it was that they reminded me. Well of my painful curse, that my body couldn’t plant your seed.” Calixto tells her, “oh Dona Dona Dona. So you had planned on dying with that secret?” Dona Dona tells him, “well yes I wouldn’t give you the chance of not loving me.” Calixto tells her, “so you took the risk?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes for me to go too my grave with this secret. I would have left with a really big regret.” They then hug once another.

The guys are at the dolorsa drinking it up. Octavio sings a song about meeting the juanas, and how it changed all of their lives.Don Calixto and Dona Dona, plus Margarita Cruz and Judge Geremias Guerra. Are going around the town, the men buy the ladies cotton candy. They are all very much in love.

(Love Cotton Candy.)

While the girls are also over town, singing and eating cotton candy. Then they all meet up at the dolorosa. Miguel sings to Juana Matilde, they then dance. While Tere then sings to Todoelmundo, then they kiss.

Days pass and Maria Delia returns to corozal. She heads straight to see the salguero’s. “Maria Delia has arrived. Daaa isn’t anybody here? Maria Delia has arrived.” Dona Dona and Calixto come out of their room. They both utter, “Maria Delia?” Maria Delia tells them, “oh I was so ashamed and embarssed returning to corozal. I didn’t want to face you all, but I told myself I just had too do it. For you all were so very good towards me. You were all so respectful and generous. Well with that reason alone, you deserved an explanation.” Manuel Efe enters as well, “I have arrived.” Dona Dona and Calixto utter, “Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe utters, “me.” Maria Delia coldly tells him, “Manuelefito the gifts we brought for them from europe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes of course. I forgot them, they are in the car in the back seat.” Maria Delia tells him, “now what are you waiting for to bring them here my life?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes my Maria Dalieta.” He leaves the house, and she tells them. “Oh he’s an adorable man, but he’s a bit slow to think. Now hurry it up Manuel Efe.” He simply utters, “yes yes.” Maria Delia ask, “is Ruben around? Well him most of all, needs to listen too my explanation.” Calixto tells her, “well Ruben isn’t here. Yes and we all deserve a great explination.” Manuel Efe returns, “now then here are your gifts. We bought them well on, well on our…” Dona Dona tells them, “in europe.” Manuel Efe tells them, “yes on our trip on our honeymoon.” They both utter, “honeymoon?” Maria Delia tells them, “well Manuelifeto and I are wife and husband.” Manuel Efe tells her, “its suppose to be said husband and wife.” Maria Delia tells him, “well that is what you think my life. So when will Ruben be returning.”

Juana Valentina and Ruben, are making out at the dolorosa. Tere sings them another song. The girls are dancing around with their partners. Gualberto is sad but high fives Poncho.

Back at the salguero house, Maria Delia begins her tale. “Well then on that fateful day. I was dressed to go to the church. Manuel Efe had picked me up.” Manuel Efe start talking, “yes remember that is what we in the end decided on doing. I was going to pick up Maria Delia.” Maria Delia shuts him up, “don’t interrupt me Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe utters, “yes dear.” Maria Delia tells them, “well I looked at him he looked at me. We looked at one another, then we daaa. It was like a lighting struck, love was there. He was in front of me, I fully understood I didn’t know what love was. So that is why I couldn’t marry Ruben.” Manuel Efe angrily stares at her. Calixto asks, “so you just flew?” Manuel Efe tells them, “well literaly did. From Maria Delita’s house, we headed straight to the airport. We took my plan and began flying.” Maria Delia tells them, “yes we then flew atop of the clouds. The blue sky all around us, oh it was so very marvelous. That is why, I always was insisting that Rubensito bought a plane.” Manuel Efe gives her a drink. “Hey try it, its just like you like it. Now then try some.” Maria Delia tells him, “thank you my lovesito.”

Dona Dona tells them, “well what you are telling us is a story like no other. Its just so surprising, I have known Manuel Efe ever since he was a child. But for you to notice him, on the very day of your wedding.” Manuel Efe tells her, “it was like a arrow aunt. That is why the symbol of love is a cupid. That little cupid shooting his little arrow.” Maria Delia tells him, “Manuelfito.” Manuel Efe utters, “sorry.” Maria Delia tells him, “remember what we discussed. You go on and on, you become quite annoying.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes my dear Maria Delia.” Maria Delia tells him, “here take this its too cold. Now then I don’t regret escaping with Manuelifeto. We are very happy, isn’t that right my life.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes my Maria Delita.” Maria Delia tells them, “we go on the plane three times a month.” Calixto asks, “now wait so your mother was in accordance with what you did. Did she at least see you two take off?” Maria Delia tells him, “no way Don Calixto for absoltuely nothing. Nobody noticed, when we both escaped. Nobody found out nothing, all I had time was. Was too leave a small note explaining things. Of our situation, oh daaa. Oh wait now thinking clearly, yes there was someone. It was a tall handsome man, he was dressed all in white.”

Juana Valentina and Ruben return. “Hey everyone were getting married on the 12th.” Juana Valentina asks, “hey where is everybody. They then see Manuel Efe. Manuel Efe?” Ruben utters, “Maria Delia?” Manuel Efe gets up, “come into my arms cousin. Or maybe I’ll go too yours. Daaa permit me to greet you Juana Valentina.” Ruben asks, “what are you two doing here. So where were you two?” Maria Delia tells him, “well we have come by well to explain things. To ask you for forgiveness.” Manuel Efe laughing tells them, “are love was like a rafaga. Daaa yes as soon as I saw her dressed as a bride. It was like an avalanche.” Maria Delia grabs his hand, “dear sometimes you do go on and on with your talking. Even when you talk in french, nobody understand you.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes you are right dear. Do forgive me.” Maria Delia tells them, “well what occured is hey wait. What did you say, when you entered this house?” Ruben repeats, “we’re getting married on the 12th.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes on the same day as all of my sisters. Tere and Todoelmundo, hey what do you think? Hey good idea right?” Dona Dona happily tells them, “yes the same day as Margarita Cruz with the judge.” Calixto tells her, “plus the same day as us were also getting remarried.” Juana Valentina tells them, “that’s great.” Manuel Efe and Maria Delia are very confused and simply utter. “What?” Manuel Efe asks, “with your permission I’m going to ask one single question. What do you mean both of you, are going to get married? Or did that affair, with that italian fellow come out?” Dona Dona tells him, “your aunt nothing. I can tell you a short tale, or a longer one. Like someone said, in any case its a story of love.” She stretches her hands and happily stares at her love ones.

Over in sincelejo Yolanda is back to normal. Manuel Efe has gone over to see her. “Well let me tell you regarding Juana Valentina and Ruben is such a story. Let me tell you, well really at this stage of my life I really don’t care.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well me either I’m now a married man.” Yolanda asks, “you got married Manuel Efe? So who was victim?” Manuel Efe asks, “do you believe in the devil jolly?” Yolanda tells him, “well no.” Manuel Efe tells her, “then your not going to believe what I’m going to tell you.” Yolanda tells him, “now come over here for you have me quite intrigued. Hey I’m not going to do nothing too you.” Manuel Efe tells her, “what occured is this. Everyone thought that the devil had left corozal. But he was still there, in fact that bastard was waiting for me. He recalls that day, when he went to pick up Maria Delia. He put her in the car, and tells her. Give the groom a kiss. I looked up and there he was. Listen if you say, who you say you are. Leave me, go from this challenge. I will marry her, but I’m not going to give you my soul. Daaa, then I got in that car and drove away.” Yolanda tells him, “oh come on a man as cultured as you. Raised in the exterior, believes you made a deal with the devil? Oh don’t even think that.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well in this tropical place I learned. To expect the unexpected, well then and you what? The last time I talked too you, well you were pretty bad. Bald, your nails didn’t stop growing. The cows gave water, you couldn’t pronouce the h. Plus you had that uncontrollable hiccups. Yes you were really bad, I am repeating well not to say nothing else.”

Yolanda tells him, “don’t even remind me. It makes me quite sick. You know what, I think that being regretful and asking for forgiveness Manuel Efe. Well I think that by doing so, I was able to release seven years of bad luck. Lesson was learned.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well very good then I better go. My wife is waiting for me, well goodbye jolly.” Yolanda tells him, “hey do me a favour tell Juana Valentina and Ruben Calixto. I really do wish them, the best happiness in the world. Yes from the heart.” Manuel Efe asks, “you?” Yolanda tells him, “yes me well yes.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well then goodbye.” Yolanda tells him, “be good.” Manuel Efe tells her, “none of our plans worked eh?” Yolanda tells him, “not one of our willy coyote plans came true.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes but at least we had a delicious time.” Yolanda tells him, “yes.” Manuel Efe tells her, “my plans were brillant. But not one worked.” Yolanda tells him, “yes we can discuss that later. But you know what I’m thinking.” Manuel Efe asks, “what?” Yolanda tells him, “we were fighting against love and that fight. Nobody wins it.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes that is true.” Yolanda tells him, “ok be well bye. Once he’s gone she utters. Man was that a great lesson Juana Valentina.”

Over at the pink house, Juana Valentina tells the girls her story. “Oh you can’t even image, you just can’t image how much I suffered. Well because I loved him so, to see him everything. But I also suffered, for I didn’t want you to find out. The only one’s that knew, was Juana Bautista and Tere. Oh thank god that has passed.” Tere tells them, “let me tell you it was horrible.” Juana Calidad takes her hand and tells her, “Juana Valentina it terrorized me thinking how much you must have suffered. Well when I told you I was in love with Ruben.” Juana Valentina tells her, “the truth is I was worried about you Juana Calidad. I didn’t want you to go through, what I had been going through. It was just horrible, well you all know.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well I understand why Juana Valentina didn’t tell us. For it was just terrible, just image it without knowing it. Well in the end they we thought they were half siblings. Well all of those things, umda to fight an impossible love. Worse than fighting Robusta Coronada, oh no boxer.” Juana Manny tells her, “I wouldn’t have wanted to be in my older sister’s place. Yes that is the truth.” Juana Bautisa tells them, “you know something I am going to give up reading my cards forever.” Juana Valentina asks, “and why not?” Juana Bautista tells them, “because they never wanted to tell me the truth.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes those blasted cards.” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey you never read those cards for me.” They she hugs Juana Valentina, and Juana Bautista tells her. “Thank you for looking for me Juana Valentina.” Juana Matilde utters, “oh how divine.” Juana Calidad tells her, “I’m saying the same thing.” Juana Manny pats her leg, “you know we all love you.” Then they all hug Juana Valentina. Juana Valentina tells them, “oh my sisters how much I do love you all.” Juana Matilde utters, “oh how divine.” Juana Calidad utters, “bless the heavens.” Tere happily tells them, “now then girls lets forget the past. We are going to think in that future. The date of our matrimony, is almost upon us.” Then they all clap.

More songs follow, and the girls walking around the town. The mayor tells his assistant. “On sunday I will have a committe meeting. It will be held in the plaza, I will explain to the town how important that people vote. What it means to be a democrate. How the center government has us in its grip. It will be like this, the town of corozal.” The assistant tells him, “mayor you have to reschedule the meeting.” The mayor asks, “and why?” His assistant tells him, “well because the juanas are getting married. Nobody is going to go too your speech.” The mayor utters, “umda.”

Octavio and the guys also walk through town.

Over at the dolorosa, Poncho and Lasador. Are hearing two guys fight. A guy tells another. “I am going to sue you because you have lied too me. For going against my family honour. Its going to be on sunday. The day after that, your going to jail.” Poncho tells him, “hey no sorry to interfere but Don Otereo. Hey can’t we have the demand, the following sunday. The juanas are getting married on sunday.”

Over at the front, some police men are going to do a raid. One of the says, “fine we will do it on sunday.” Another tells him, “commander we can’t. For on sunday for the juanas are getting married. There will be no police in the stations.” The guy says, “oh yes the Juanas are getting married yes that’s true.”

The group then all kiss, beside the water fountain and dance around.

Later Dona Dona and Ruben are together in her bedroom. Ruben is looking at a picture of his father. Both are teary-eyed, Dona Dona asks. “Are you ever going to forgive me son?” Ruben tells her, “oh mother I have already forgiven you. He hugs her, and asks. Well how was my mother?” Dona Dona tells him, “very beautiful. While your father, you don’t have to mention it. She really did love him so very much.” Ruben tells her, “in the letter it says that he also loved her. But he never returned for her.” Dona Dona tells him, “its something that I will never be able to thank him. For all these years, or no I would have lost you.” Ruben tells her, “well neither of them exist. What is important now, is that I always had you and father.” She then hugs him once more. Dona Dona tells him, “oh son now you have Juana Valentina.” Ruben tells her, “yes I will always have her. All I am waiting for, is for the priest to say. I pronounce you husband and wife.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh Ruben Calixto. Don’t be a spoilsport son, you already went to church two times already. The third time you’ll win.” They laugh and hug once more.

Calixto and Ruben arrive home talking amongst themselves. Dona Dona tells him, “son you know very well the groom has too be at the church first. Now hurry and get dressed.” Ruben tells her, “ok mother I’ll go change.” Calixto asks, “Mr. Salguero aren’t you going to join me at the church?” Calixto tells her, “yes I’m entering that church with you. So don’t you forget it. I am also the father of the groom. The godfather of the Judge Guerra, plus the groom myself.” Maria Delia and Manuel Efe show up complaining. “I have told you that scarf doesn’t suit you. Now go back and change it. Go and put on a scarf.” Manuel Efe tells her, “Maria Delita this is the latest that they are wearing in europe.” Maria Delia tells him, “but my life we are not in europe we are in corozal. Oh Dona how are you doing? It seems were going, to have to come back. For Manuel Efeito has to put on a tie. Without it he looks like a corancho.” Manuel Efe tells her, “Maria Delita Maria Delita wearing this scarf is very chic.” Maria Delia yells out, “he you better go and change into a tie. Or the devil, with you.” Manuel Efe gets freaked out, “dear why would you say such a thing.” Maria Delia tells him, “its just an expression.” Manuel Efe yells out, “daaa.” He runs out of the house. Dona Dona tells her, “he left as if the devil was chasing him.” Maria Delia yells out, “Manuel Efe wait for me. Maybe that is what’s wrong with him. Now then Dona Dona, see you later at the church. Now you get back here Manuel Efe. I am talking too you, you better wait right there.” Dona Dona shakes her head and utters, “poor Manuel Efe.”

Outside the crowd has arrived, they see Dona and Calixto getting into an old car. They all clap.

The guys are at the church, Octavio nerviously asks. “Do you think they are going to arrive? Or will it occur like the last two weddings of Maria Delia? First time this guy here, come here to inform us the father of the bride had died. The next time was, that Maria Delia had flew away.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well considering I’m right here. I won’t be reappearing.” Everyone follows Dona Dona and Calixto to the church. Everyone is cheering them on, Calixto utters. “Thank you thank you.” Dona Dona kisses him.

Poncho tells them, “Judge Geremias Guerra and Margarita Cruz have alrrived. They are also the bride and groom.” Ruben is with them as well. Dona and Calixto arrive and enter the church. “Now Dona, if that lighting hadn’t of hit me. We wouldn’t have been celebrating this union. So blessed it that lighting bolt.” Dona Dona tells him, “well if it wasn’t for that lighting. Our lives would have been very relaxed and peaceful Mr. Salguero.” Calixto tells her, “yes but very boring. Now Dona so have you forgive me?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes five against one. You still owe me, four Calixto. Calixto listen, maybe the formula is different. When we got married. So what does one say now?” Calixto tells her, “now Dona don’t you worry. For when the priest asks, if you want to be my wife, for the rest of your life. Just say yes, and nothing else.” Dona Dona ask, “nothing else alright.” Calixto tells him, “oh there’s the carpenter.” Dona Dona tells him, “the uncle yes.” Everyone takes their places.

(I wonder if the people of the church. Are part of the crew, or lucky people who won the lottery to attend the last filming of the show.)

Then the brides arrive, one by one they are wearing the same dress. The only difference is the head dress, and carrying different bouquets. Dona Dona utters, “and they said that in corozal angels didn’t fall from the sky. The guys basically run to their gals. Hey that’s not correct, the grooms have to wait at the altar. The father takes the brides.” Margarita Cruz asks, “and then who takes us then?” She then laughs, Judge Geremias Guerra tells her. “Apart from that, there are eight brides and that’s not usual. Apart what has occured, these last couple of months. Is nothing but unusual.”

(What happened to all those people, that were there before in the pews.)

Manuel Efe and Maria Delia, are stuck on route. For their car has broken down. Manuel Efe reads the french section of the manuel. “Disk player, I need something that will talk about the motor.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh dear Manuelfito hurry it up with that motor. We’re missing the ceremony.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well my european car is very delicate. Well I left it at the mechanic shop in corozal, to touch it. But you know, I don’t know what he did too it Maria Delita.” Maria Delia yells out, “you are useless. I am going to tell you something, if I arrive late to this wedding. Your sleeping on the sofa.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa.” Then he heads towards the back and gets a wrench. Maria Delia also tells him, “plus you won’t get what you like for one month. Plus every morning, your going to make me breakfast very early. Listen here I am going to fire that girl. Are you listening too me. Listen everyone is at the wedding, while me Maria Delia Espina because your stupid european car broke down. Isn’t at that wedding oh dear lord.”

Over at the church, Judge Geremias Guerra tells Margarita, “for now and forever Margarita Cruz. Even though forever could be close.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “after I saw you being a judge at that soccer game. That future is far away for you Geremias, for you have a lot of energy still.”

Todoelmundo tells Tere, “for now and forever Terezalsura. With all of my love.” Tere tells him, “yes with all my love as well todoelmundo. Oh Todoelmundo why did you bring that bench?” Todoelmundo tells her, “umda Terezalsura I couldn’t look so short amongst everyone. Plus this bench, will help us in a lot of ocassions.” Tere utters, “Todoelmundo.”

Calixto tells Dona, “32 years of marriage till now for now and forever.” Dona Dona tells him, “if I could have given you a son. I wouldn’t have cared, carrying it in nine months. Or painfully giving birth.” Calixto tells her, “why do we need another child when we have six. Plus we have us two.”

Miguel tells Juana Matilde, “for now and forever Juana Matilde Salguero.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes for now and forever Miguel Tejeros. Only if you never cut my wings. You know something you put on wings, and we can always fly everywhere together forever.”

Orlando tells Juana Bautista, “we met underneath a tent of a fair Juana Bautista. Now look how things turned out, look where we ended up stopping.” Juana Bautista tells him, “for love does everything. Don’t forget that jesus was born, in a manger for love.”

Octavio tells Juana Manny, “remember that tomorrow I have to go to the bank for that loan. So I can open that store.” Juana Manny tells him, “yes but you can leave it for the next week. Your first obligation, is for me to have a son.” Octavio asks, “what?” Juana Manny tells him, “yes sonny and it will be seven more. I’ve never had siblings growing up. I want them all to play games together. Like cat and mouse.”

Mauricio tells Juana Calidad, “for now and forever Juana Calidad Salguero.” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes for now and forever Mauricio Fuentelafria. Then she begins kissing him, she stops. Sorry I guess, that is after the blessing right?”

Ruben tells Juana Valentina, “for now and forever Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells him, “since yesterday today and forever eternally. Yes being with you Ruben, I learned that eternity does exist. Yes sir well you know what, I’m never going to tell you that I love you. Well I love you isn’t sufficiant enough. To say how much I really do love you.” Ruben lifts the veil, and starts kissing her.

Before the priest knows it, all the couples are kissing. The priest tells them, “everyone stop kissing. I’m asking you all, do you want too be husband and wife yes or no?” They all yell out, “yes.” The priest tells them, “I declare you all husbands and wives.” Everyone hugs and claps, Calixto yells out. “Hey Lasador play music on your accordian for in here its not a sin.”

Pictures are taken of the couples. Then a group shot of the entire cast.

THE END

FINAL THOUGTS

Las Juanas 91-100

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(Writers of this telenovela: Bernardo Romero Pereiro & Juanita Samper.
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EPISODES 91-100

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EPISODE 91

Ruben is with Calixto and asks. “Are you sure she wasn’t joking around? So my mother wants to see my sisters, plus their boyfriends. The couples, by pairs. All right, I’ll tell them all.” Calixto tells him, “yes and I don’t know why. You can ask her, but maybe this is wishful thinking. But maybe she’s finally accepting them.” Ruben tells him, “yes I’m interpreting the same thing. All that’s left is wondering what they are going to tell them.” Calixto tells him, “I’m going to see what the mayor wants to tell me. He asked me to see him.” Ruben tells him, “but today is Saturday.” Ruben asks, “don’t tell me he’s still insisting on the harvest festival.” Calixto tells him, “yes that is it exactly.” Ruben asks, “wasn’t Margarita and other people in charge of that?” Calixto tells him, “well they would like it if one of your sisters be the queen of the harvest. But Margarita Cruz doesn’t want to interfere with the process. Since she’s one of the mother’s of one of them.” Ruben tells him, “yes I can understand that.” Calixto tells him, “now don’t forget talk to those boys.” Ruben tells him, “sure father. Man I’ve known her since I was born, but still I don’t understand my mother.” He then sits down for breakfast.

At the local restaurant, the girls are there with Juana Matilde’s uncle. “Well that is the sad tale of the fair. So then I returned to to my carpenter job. What surprised me, was seeing the wolf man here. He told me, why he had returned here to corozal and for someone. See the fair was good for something.” Juana Bautista tells him, “oh sometimes things are brought to you that you can’t even image.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh yes they are quite in love.” Then a waiter shows up, Juana Matilde tells them. “See us stars, don’t enjoy being bothered by people when were eating. Already people are bothering me asking for my autograph please.” Juana Valentina tells her, “he’s the waiter you idiot.” Juana Matilde utters, “sorry I didn’t see your outfit.” Juana Matilde’s uncle simply laughs. Juana Valentina tells him, “now then what ever you care for. We will get it for you, it doesn’t matter if its expensive or not it will be our treat.” Juana Calidad tells her, “Juana Valentina remember.” Juana Valentina tells her, “now Juana Calidad come on its on honor for us. To have Juana Matilde’s uncle with us. We want to show it too you.” Juana Matilde’s uncle tells her, “well thank you dears.” Juana Valentina tells her, “what ever you want just order.” Juana Matilde tells her, “my uncle wanted a coffee I will have the same. But bring me a cup, with lemon and honey for my sore throat. I want to take care of my voice.” Juana Valentina tells him, “then I want a nice continental breakfast. With a lot of orange juice please.” Juana Manny tells him, “the same except no lemon and honey.” Juana Bautisa tells her, “yes but make mine light.”

Juana Calidad tells him, “the same as they are having.” Then they utter, “thank you.” Juana Valentina asks, “I guess it was pretty strange that I called you. You know to come to the concert.” Juana Matilde’s uncle, tells them, “Well not really for Juana Matilde’s fascination, has always been with music. What did surprise me is that all of you. Well did such a good job as well.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes uncle but did you see all those people. They wanted to congratulate me, oh you did a great job Juana Matilde. They also said a bunch of other things.” Juana Bautisa tells her, “Juana Matilde we were all congratulated.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes all of us.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes but people are very educated. They knew you were a part of the group. Well they also congratulated them. But the star and attraction, of the people was me.” Juana Matilde’s uncle tells her, “daughter Corozal still hasn’t taught you is that one should be modest.” Juana Matilde tells him, “no uncle it has nothing too do with being modest. One has to say what one thinks. I really do think, that I made my first real step. In my career, to become a real international singer.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh come on not that either. Don’t go too far.” Juana Matilde tells her, “its this and so much more do you hear me. Plus since were all together, I wanted to tell you something. That when I become famous, and doing my show in New York. I’ll use all my money, and bring all of you there. So you can see New York, and see how the world of the music industry really is. When they see that your related too me. You are going to feel as famous as I am. You will feel, like your somebody in this life. When you see my face in the magazines.” All her bull annoys Juana Manny, she gets up. “Excuse me I’m going to call Octavio.” Juana Calidad tells them, “yes excuse me I’m going to call Mauricio.” Juana Manny tells her, “man that Juana Matilde is unsupportable. Ever since that concert, she’s gotten a big head.” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes I don’t know who’s worse. But neither of them, allow one too talk or too have an opinion.” Juana Matilde continues to rant, “oh yes they will enjoy knowing that I am a very important famous person. Don’t you think so uncle?” Juana Valentina tells her, “calm down calm down.”

At the dolorosa Octavio tells them. “Well I’m glad that I didn’t have to go to that breakfast. With Juana Matilde’s uncle, you know why because my friend here Miguel changes.” Orlando ask, “what do you mean?” Octavio tells him, “Miguel acts like a totally different person when he’s around Juana Matilde’s uncle. He’s more respectful, ceremonial, a true gentlemen.” Miguel tells him, “Octavio well of course I am. Because I owe him some respect.” Mauricio tells him, “well when he’s with the uncle. Its like he’s not breathing.” Miguel tells him, “not another one man.” Poncho gets the phone, “hi Octavio its your girlfriend. Now I’m very happy being single. Its better that one, isn’t being stepped on by people.” Maurico tells him, “the thing is we told our gals to call at this time.” Ruben arrives, and tells them. “Hi guys it seems I’m not the only one. That comes to the dolorosa on Saturday mornings.”

(Ruben shakes everyone’s hand all except poor lasador.)

Poncho tells him, “are you kidding these guys don’t do nothing. If it isn’t with your sisters.” Ruben asks, “so that means your relationships are serious.” Mauricio asks, “yes Rubencho it is but why are you doubting?” Ruben tells them, “hey you don’t have too worry about me. But the one you should be, is my mother.” Miguel asks, “why are you bringing up Dona Dona?” Octavio tells the group, “now they are still with Juana Matilde’s uncle. But they are waiting for us around noon at the pink house.” Orlando tells him, ” alright then.” Mauricio asks, “so Ruben what’s up with your mother.” Ruben tells them, “my mother would like to talk to all of you.” Gualberto asks, “me as well?” Ruben tells him, “no not you Gualberto but the one’s dating my sisters. She would like them, to talk too them in pairs separately.” Gualberto utters, “man I saved myself that.” Ocatvio asks, “wait your mother with all of us?” Ruben tells him, “yes.” Octavio asks, “pairs separately?” Ruben tells him, “yes Octavio.” Mauricio tells him, “come on Octavio don’t you think about anything interesting to really say.” Octavio tells them, “no I’m just surprised that’s all.” Miguel asks, “now Ruben when does Dona Dona want to talk to us?” Ruben tells him, “as soon as possible. Now then guys, I just want to thank all of you. For helping out my sisters yesterday at the concert. I know that you did so much, and you were thanked. So thank you very much.” They utter, “hey no problem.” Orlando tells him, “hey no problem.” Ruben tells them, “well then I’ll leave you with this doubt ok bye.” They utter, “bye Ruben.” Octavio ask, “I wonder why Dona Dona would want to talk to us?” Orlando tells them, “well the thing is I don’t know Dona Dona that well. In fact everything that I’ve heard about her. I’m starting to get scared.” Miguel tells them, “well to let you know. I’d rather talk for hours, to Juana Matilde’s uncle than Dona Dona.” Mauricio tells them, “especially if its with the juanas.” Poncho tells them, “see Gualberto those types of things. Don’t happen if one is dating an older woman.” Gualberto utters, “oh yes that is so very true.” Mauricio tells them “hey a bottle of rum over here.”

(Hey its suppose to be early morning, why would Mauricio be asked for a rum so early in the morning.)

Yolanda tells Manuel Efe, “listen to this apparently the senator couldn’t reach the mayor. The telephone was damaged, when he finally reaches the agriculture fellow. Can you believe he had already gone to the concert. He then simply disappears, and can’t be found. Now then here’s the other matter that happened. My idiot politician friend, went to the concert. They wouldn’t let him in, because he didn’t pay for his ticket. Nor did he have his identification with him. He had left it at home.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes and the juanas all triumphant.” Yolanda tells him, “hey I don’t want to hear it. I heard all about it on the radio.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes but I was stuck seeing it personally. Oh no they were all happy and accepting all those applause. But no this can’t stay like this.” Yolanda tells him, “hey I don’t want to hear anymore. But you know something Manuel Efe. No my life, before your bad luck catches. I’m going to say that the episodes, with the salguero are now in the past. Yes in the past of my life. Yes I really wanted to search vengeance from each of them. But you know what, I’m satisfied in what I achieved. Breaking up the romance between Ruben Calixto and Juana Valentina.” Manuel Efe tells her, “but for me that thorn goes into more into me. Stinging me more and more and more.” Yolanda tells him, “oh my love I really do feel for you. I know that you don’t deserve this. You have worked so very hard for this, but I don’t want to do nothing else.” Manuel Efe tells her, “I have another plan they don’t even know that its working.” Yolanda asks, “another one?” Manuel Efe tells her, “and this one won’t fail.” Yolanda tells him, “permit me to doubt it.” Manuel Efe tells him, “this time around I’ll show you proof.” Yolanda ask, “really now what is this all about?” Manuel Efe tells her, “to divide and conquer. Its a famous word, that’s used in history. Well that is what I’m doing.” Yolanda tells him, “it seems you don’t need me in this.” Manuel Efe tells her, “no I don’t the help I’m getting I already have. She doesn’t even suspect nothing.” Yolanda ask, “who?”

The girls return home, and Maria Delia follows Juana Matilde too her messy room. “Now they told me, how success the concert was for you. I was sad that I couldn’t go but. I have already forgiven Rubensito, for not taking me.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh yes Maria Delia you did miss a great show. You could really think, that you were seeing a great show by Gloria Estefan herself. See this is the dress that I wore. She touch it, well that’s enough. You know I’m going to put it up. Or over by the mirror, so it can be reflected always. No this will now be a relic, to be preserved by historians. Yes from the first concert of the star Juana Matilde Salguero. No fregue, but when I become famous this dress is going to cost a fortune.” Maria Delia tells her, “yes its a shame your sisters really don’t appreciate your talents Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde asks, “what do you mean?” Maria Delia tells her, “oh girl don’t tell me you haven’t been noticing. That every one of them are acting like they are the superior ones.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes Maria Delia I have noticed something. Well I don’t know, you tell me what exactly is going on.”

Juana Calidad is in her room, and looks at her accounts. “Now then we spent 5000 on the breakfast. The rest of the 2000, 77000 before we made that trip to tulo. The money that Charlie Zaa gave us, well that is in the form of a cheque. Ruben hasn’t even cashed yet so, oh but why do I have more than 30000. Oh dear lord, what’s going on. Could it be Manuel Efe again, no but at what time? He was with us the entire time. Maybe it was him, I did leave the room when I made the milkshakes. No I’m going to get this doubt out of my head.”

Juana Calidad gathers the group, “now then what I have too say is very important.” Juana Bautisa tells her, “I have advised Juana Matilde, but she’s not on her way but she’s with Maria Delia.” Juana Valentina asks, “come on Juana Caliad what is all this mystery.” Juana Calidad tells her, “listen we’re going to wait till Juana Matilde shows up.” Juana Matilde asks, “I’m here so what’s going on?” Maria Delia tells them, “now I would love to stick around here all day. But really I can’t, I have to chose the colors of the wall for my new house. It will be ready, for when Rubensito and I return from our honeymoon.” Juana Bautista tells her, “oh Maria Delia that’s so nice for you. You will have a nice life.” Maria Delia tells them, “yes its a big house I plan on having six children. So we will all fit inside, now I must really leave goodbye.” They utter, “bye Maria Delia.”

When she’s gone Juana Valentina asks, “now then what’s going on now?” Juana Calidad tells them, “have anybody seen Manuel Efe going into my bedroom?” They utter, “no.” Juana Calidad asks, “so you haven’t seen anybody go into my bedroom?” They utter, “no.” Tere tells them, “well I’ve been in the kitchen but I haven’t see anybody enter the house.” Juana Calidad gets on her knees. “Oh thank you lord, thank you Juana Ines De la Cruz. Saint antonia maria clarice. Saint Astokio bendita. We are not worthy of this great gift, you have given us but we humbly accept. The girls simply look at one another. Yes we are spiritual creatures.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen you better tell us what’s going on.” Tere asks, “girl what happened?” Juana Calidad tells them, “god and the glorious maria and all the lords saints. Have come here on this earth, we are witnesses.” Juana Matilde tells them, “hey calm down. You know something, but that concert from yesterday. Has turned our nun crazy. Yes she has gone completely crazy.” Juana Valentina asks, “what happened?” Juana Calidad tells her, “a miracle has happened. The money is multiplying. Just like the lord multiplied bread and fish.” Juana Valentina ask, “wait one minute why are you saying that the money is multiplying? What exactly are you saying?” Juan Calidad tells them, “Juana Valentina every time I count it. More and more show up.” Juana Bautisa asks, “are you sure about that?” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes Juana Bautisa at first I thought it was Manuel Efe. I thought he was such a nice man, but you all said that he didn’t come into my room. So how is this happening, he doesn’t know where I hide my money. Sisters this is a miracle, we should pray yes pray.” Juana Manny tells them, “I just think no there has to be a logical explanations to this.”

The guys show up, “hi girls.” Juana Manny tells him, “hi scary frog.” Octavio tells them, “listen too this even Juana Bautista wouldn’t see this coming.” Juana Valentina ask, “what’s happening now?” Octavio tells her, “apparently Dona Dona wants to talk to all of us.” The girls utter, “what?” Mauricio tells them, “just the couples. In pairs but separately, and in private.” The girls simply look at one another.

Over at the salguero house, Ruben ask. “Now mother, why do you want to see all the juanas and their boyfriends.” Dona Dona tells him, “what now I have to give explanations of what I do and don’t do?” Ruben tells her, “no of course not but its just quite strange. I’m a bit curious that’s all.” Dona Dona tells him, “I want to talk to them alright. That’s everything.” Ruben tells her, “now then the boys have been advised.” Dona Dona ask, “and what did they say?” Ruben tells her, “they are ready whenever you are.” Dona Dona tells him, “fine then the son of Adela is Mauricio Fuentelafria he’s dating the nun right?” Ruben tells her, “oh yes you are very well informed.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes son considering I had to put up with them for so many years. Plus being so close to them, it was unavoidable. They will be the firsts.” Ruben tells her, “Mauricio and Juana Calidad fine I will tell them. Now remind them to call me, to advise me when they are coming.” Ruben tells her, “yes senora.”

Over at the dolorosa, Miguel tells Juana Matilde. “You know something Juana Matilde, don’t pay any attention too them. I just think that your sisters are just jealous of you.” Juana Matilde tells him, “you know something I think the same thing Miguel. Yes tell me, tell me who out of all of them sing like me?” Miguel tells her, “yes you are. Plus your the most joyful, happy and beautiful of the bunch. That is what Maria Delia should be saying, when she talks about you.” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen Miguel you know me. You know I’m fresh for everything. But what Maria Delia told me, about what my sisters are saying about me. It shocked me and it hurt my soul very much.” Miguel tells her, “hey don’t pay any attention too that. I do love you, and that should be enough for you.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey Miguel enough with your weird saying. It just annoys me. Well especially now, that were fine. Well I don’t know I’m just saying.” Miguel tells her, “Juana Matilde listen next year I begin working at my father’s warehouse. I talked to him, about the percentage I’m going to make. I’m going to help him with all his clients. Plus the old man is tired of that job. Well you know that I need money.” Juana Matilde asks, “and sonny why do you need money anyway?” Miguel tells her, “so I can save so we can get married you idiot.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes that’s true.” Miguel asks, “I wonder why would Dona Dona want to talk to us. It leave me quite intrigued.” Juana Matilde tells him, “you know what it just seems pretty weird too me. Well considering that the Dona, has been keeping her distance from us. She wants us far away from us, I’m just saying.” Miguel tells her, “yes that is true but maybe its a miracle.” Juana Matilde ask, “talking about miracles do you believe in miracles.”

Back at the house, Juana Valentina tells Juana Bautista. “No its quite clear, there’s no miracle but what type of explanations is there?” Juana Bautista tells her, “the strangest thing is it has happened on numerous accounts. If it happened just once, we can say that Juana Calidad made a mistake.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh no Juana Calidad has always been very good with her accounts. Always she has never had, a single problem no that’s impossible.” Juana Bautista tells her, “of course she’s a virgo and they take great care with money. They are meticulous with their things, very conservative. They are careful with everything.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I’m going to help her out to find out where the error is.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I’ll go with you.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey calm down and relax.” Juana Bautista tells her, “this concerns me as well. I want to know, what’s going on.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen I’ll look and then tell you.” Juana Bautista tells her, “girl Juana Valentina I understand that your a great organizer. That your the leader, that your doing everything to take Ruben out of your head. But we are not at fault, for you having a forbidden love with our brother.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen Juana Bautista nobody is paying any price because of me. Listen you’ve always told me, I’m the older sister. I have to accept that, and act accordingly nothing more.” Juana Bautista tells her, “but your overstepping the boundaries. Haven’t you realized that?” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen ever since I discovered your existances. Well before that, I have killed myself for all of you Juana Bautista. Don’t be so unjust do me, that’s no favor no fregue.”

Juana Valentina is with Juana Calidad and Tere. “Now then after this date what happened?” Juana Calidad tells them, “more money showed up.” Juana Valentina ask, “but from where?” Juana Calidad tells her, “its from the lord for there’s no other explanations.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen yes there is. Now then why don’t we start by here. In this month, use the calculator.” Calixto is at the door, he tells them. “Hello my daughters.” Juana Calidad utter, “hello father.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hello Don Calixto how are you doing?” Tere tells him, “I’ll get you a glass of juice.” Calixto tells her, “yes thank you it seems your doing the accounts.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well checking some things here?” Calixto tells them, “now then let me inform you that soon. I’ll be receiving the first paycheque of the harvest. So no more worrying about the money.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh at last.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh yes or over excess of it.” Calixto tells her, “well being in excess is always good for one. Were going to at last get that harvest.” Juana Calidad tells him, “thank the lord and the heavens.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh that’s great news.” Calixto asks, “and where is everyone I need to talk to everyone.”

Over at the hotel pool, Maria Delia is there getting some sun. “Oh I just love this pool. Thank you for inviting me to get some sun. I really do appreciate it.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well I figure since the doctor’s treatment worked. That your eyes no longer form into crystals. Well then you should continue, that treatment for a bit longer just in case.” Maria Delia tells him, “well I’m going to stay as long as I can out in the sun. For I never want to get that thing ever again.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes but be very careful for the sun isn’t good for your skin. In Europe they have taken that into effect. But here they really could care less.” Maria Delia tells him, “you know what I was thinking about. Remember when you told me to come, and spend the day with the juanas.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes I remember. Yes now then, how is that great relationship your having with your future step-sisters” Maria Delia tells him, “oh very good Manuel Efe. I’ve been opening their eyes, to each other to see what the other really thinks about them. Do you think I’m doing the right thing?” Manuel Efe tells her, “very good my dear.” Maria Delia tells him, “but you know something it does bother me so. For this just seems, well I’m causing a discord among them.” Manuel Efe tells her, “don’t you worry about that. Good information is alway good Maria Delia. What’s bad is not having information. They need this information, so they can have a better relationship. So they can live without having any problems.” Maria Delia tells him, “yes that is so true Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells them, “yes for example its good that they know. Well that Juana Bautista is basically using them all. You know that she’s good with their signs and all. But its like she’s using them, to get more power to make her a better fortune teller.” Maria Delia asks, “so your telling me Manuel Efe that Juana Bautista is using her sisters.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes that is it exactly. You see Juana Bautista cares more about astrology. She takes what she sees, well to grow more. She wants to be the best astrologer in the world.” Maria Delia tells him, “but that is terrible a very bad thing.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes Maria Delia a very bad thing too do.”

The girls return home, and greet their father. Juana Matilde tells them, “now then the last time we were all together. Was when Judge Geremias Guerra told us. That he has bought us this house.” Calixto tells them, “now then this is totally different.” Juana Valentina tells her, “now then were all excited too know. So go ahead and tell us.” Calixto tells them, “as you know that corozal and its region. Had never suffered so very much, with all the damage those crops took this year.” Juana Manny tells him, “your like Todoelmundo telling us a long story.” Calixto tells them, “I’m telling you this because you need too know. How important this moment is for us all.” They utter, “yes of course.” Calixto tells them, “well considering how great the crops have turned out. The region has been reborn once again.” Juana Manny tells him, “that we already know.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey Juana Manny let him talk stop being uneducated.” Calixto tells them, “now then the mayor would like to celebrate our good luck by having a harvest festival crowning.” Juana Manny tells him, “I already know that because my mother is part of the committee. Listen here, don’t you dare tell me too shut my mouth. For I can talk when ever or where ever I want. Don’t you dare tell me to shut up.” They utter, “calm down.”

Juana Matilde tells her, “hey father is talking here.” Calixto tells her, “calm down your not in the ring. Well what you might not know, that the mayor would like one of my daughters. To be the queen of the harvest.” Juana Manny asks, “one of us as queen?” They utter, “oh yes that would be fun to do.” Calixto tells them, “the mayor mentioned only of Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina utters, “me?” Juana Manny utters, “wait a minute why her why not any of us?” Calixto tells them, “she’s the first juana to arrive in corozal. She’s very beautiful, but I say all of you are quite lovely.” Juana Matilde tells him, “you know something father I think it would be a great idea. If I were a queen as well.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well then one minute father we will discuss this together. Now then the boys have told us. That Dona would like to talk to each of us. Plus them as well, do you know why that is?” Calixto tells them, “well I don’t know and I’m a bit curious myself. Now I must really leave. Now I’ll tell the mayor, he can accept the collaboration of all of you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes of course he can. Inform him the four Juana’s, and the Echinque will help him out.” Calixto kisses each one, “oh all of you are very beautiful. He looks at Juana Manny, now dear calm down bye girls.”

Once he’s gone the fight begins. Juana Manny tells them, “let me announce too you all. I am going to be the queen. I won’t cross my arms for this.” Juana Matilde asks, “wait a minute what did you say Juana Manny. Oh yes I remember, yes I remember. Fine then, I too want to also announce. That I want to be queen as well. Now that I was part of a concert, who among you all deserves to be the queen. Or isn’t it logical Juana Bautista?” Juana Bautista tells them, “listen Juana Matilde its quite logical that all of us want to participate.” Juana Calidad asks, “do you also want to be the queen?” Juana Bautista tells her, “I’m attracted to all of this. In finding out well, how one feels. That one can really entertain someone. In fact a whole town, plus its a healthy entertaining event. I wouldn’t mind me being a queen, if its my opportunity. Or if I’m chosen to do so. I wouldn’t react with surprise or awe.” Juana Manny jealously asks, “and why does it have too be Juana Valentina. Just because she’s the oldest oh come on.” Juana Valentina tells her, “that’s enough Juana Manny do me a favor. I didn’t invent nothing. I didn’t subscribe, and didn’t know nothing about this. If your looking for a guilty party, blame the mayor. Please you better respect me.”

Juana Calidad ask, “then that means your not interesting in being the harvest queen.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I didn’t say that but what I am is terrified. All of you are a bunch of ingrates. You haven’t taken into account, everything that I have done for all of you. I wanted us to be fine, my only purpose since we arrived here. That were all fine, that all our things turn out well. You don’t take that into account.” Juana Matilde sarcastically tells her, “oh poor thing Juana Valentina don’t play the salvation girl. We have all done exactly what you have done. Yes some of us have had better luck than others. Yes that is very clear, that is what I express and think and that’s final.” Juana Calidad sadly ask, “oh sor juana inez de la cruz nun what is happening with us?” Juana Manny tells her, “what’s going on is that were taking out our dirty laundry into the sunshine. Were saying exactly, what we all think of one another.” Juana Calidad teary eyed tells them, “listen I was very happy at the convent. I never asked none of you, to come get me. This is a sign from the heavens, all of you must pray and bless the lord.” Juana Valentina tells them, “I didn’t forced you don’t you remember that Juana Calidad.” Juana Manny tells her, “wait a minute do you feel superior. Because you helped our father to find us?”

Juana Valentina tells them, “I don’t feel superior too anybody. Everything that I have done for all of you. Haven’t you realized that, I’ve done everything making sure things go well.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh how beautiful you are. Listen from this point on, for me don’t force yourself to nothing for me.” Juana Valentina tells them, “you are all unjust don’t be so unjust. Do me a favor and think, think about this everything has been around you all. I haven’t gotten a blasted thing. I’ve forced myself, to make sure everything has gone well. First it was the fair, I almost killed myself making sure that Juana Bautista was fine. The same thing with the theatre production. I worked and killed myself, making sure things went well for Juana Calidad. With that fight, Juana Manny it was the same deal. What your saying no. Lastly was that concert, Juana Matilde remember I organized everything. I was the one that talked to the Italian guy, as your representative. I had the idea to go find Charlie Zaa, everything that I have done is for all of you. Don’t you value that?” Juana Bautista tells her, “its not a human thing to shove everything you did for us in our faces.”

Juana Manny tells her, “enough Juana Bautista with the run a rounds. Act of nobilty, oh come on to catch the attention of everyone. To demand and boss everyone around. Plus think you are all more intelligent than me.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I’m not messing with you Juana Manny please moderate yourself.” Juana Manny yells out, “than stop acting all perfect.” Juana Valentina tells her, “shut up and calm yourself down that’s quite enough.” Juana Manny is livid, “what just because you said so. That were suppose to do, what ever you want well no.” Juana Calidad crying tells them, “oh please please no at this moment. We should all pray, let us all pray so we can calm ourselves down. Why don’t we say the twelve mysteries of juana Ines de la cruz.” Juana Valentina tells her, “calm down now I think its best that we do talk. Take everything out of us, so we don’t continue being filled with venom.” Juana Calidad tells her, “but we have already been bitten with venom Juana Valentina. Just listen to everything, that were saying too one another. The devil is among us.” Juana Matilde yells out, “enough with the devil and your blasted saints. Get them out of your head for once. Just shut up, all I know is all four of you are overtaken by jealous. Yeah laugh if you want, your all jealous of me that’s the truth. Your all full of rage and jealousy.” Juana Bautista ask, “no lets analyze this what are you talking about what jealousy?” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh yes yes your the intelligent one. You figure it out Juana Bautista. I say envy and jealousy, yes all four of you are jealous of me. You now know that my brilliant musical career as a singer has begun. Yes your full of rage, yes the envy is all over you. As if I didn’t know already.” Juana Bautista asks, “are you serious do you really think that girl?”

Juana Matilde gets up, “what I’m talking seriously or can’t you tell?” Juana Calidad tells her, “I don’t envy you Juana Matilde. Envy is a sin, I’m not a sinner.” Juana Manny laughing tells her, “just great another perfect one. Yes all of you are perfect instead of me. Yes that is what your all saying.” Juana Matilde tells them, “shut up Juana Manny.” Juana Manny tells her, “no you shut up.” Juana Matilde tells her, “dear lord your also mixed up in all of this girl. Its not just envy and jealousy. Its also superiority, you all think your more superior than I am. You can ask, that guy I forget his name. A Chalie Zaa, ask him if I have a complex. All of you are full of complexes.” Juana Bautista gets up, “you mean your the one that is suffering a superior complex Juana Matilde.” Furiously Juana Matilde grabs, and turns Juana Bautista. “Enough Juana Bautista I’ve tired of you. I might not be Juana Manny, but were going to take care of this once and for all.” Juana Valentina pulls them apart. “That’s enough all of you.” Juana Bautista tells her, “don’t you dare touch me like that ever again.” Juana Calidad crying utters, “I should have stayed at the convent.” Juana Valentina tells them, “dear lord I never thought this was going to happen. This is a nightmare, you should be ashamed of yourself. All I’m asking of all of you, is really think about what your going to do. Or what your going too say. This is unbelievable, I’m not going to hear any more stupid things your saying. When you are all calm, we can discuss this further. I’m referring to all four of you, even you. The four of you then advise me.” She heads to the stairs, Juana Manny begins mocking her. “Oh yes all four of you have to be calm. Especially you, well you know what. I’m telling you right now, I’m not going to appolgize to anybody.” Juana Valentina yells out, “Juana Manny.” Crying and heartbroken, Juana Calidad crying repeats. “You should have left me at the convent.” Then she heads to her room. Juana Matilde tells her, “well you know what I’m tired. I’m just saying, I am a famous person. I deserve to be that queen. Plus me being the queen of the harvest, will only make me more famous. I’m just saying.” Juana Bautista tells her, “fine Juana Matilde.” Then all of them go into their own rooms.

Tere comes out with juice for all. “Girls girls, where did they all go?” Ruben shows up, “hey everyone hi Terezalsura. I’m looking for my sisters, most of all Juana Calidad.” Tere tells him, “they were here talking. When I was in the kitchen, let me tell you then they had a heated discussion.” Ruben ask, “did they step out?” Tere tells him, “well no they never leave. Without say goodbye to each of them.” Tere goes upstairs, and finds every door closed. Ruben tells her, “you know something this looks like night time. This is quite strange.” Tere yells out, ” girls.” Ruben knocks on Juana Manny’s door. “Hey who’s bothering me?” Ruben laughs, “oh this girl get angry for anything. Juana Manny its me.” Juana Manny tells him, “sorry Ruben I’m in no mood too talk to anybody.” Ruben tells her, “if she doesn’t want to be bothered we shouldn’t bother her.” Tere utters, “but why?” Ruben tells her, “its strange because they are always together. No how about Juana Matilde?” Juana Matilde tells him, “at this moment I’m not giving out any autographs to anybody.” Ruben tells her, “but its me Ruben.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh little brother listen oh am shocked oh but I want to be alone right now.” Tere utters, “this is too strange.” Juana Valentina tells her, “sorry Tere but I want to be alone.” Tere utters, “what is going on here?” Ruben utters, “Juana Bautista lets see if she can tell us what happened.” Tere tells her, “listen Juana Bautista your brother Ruben is here. He would like to talk too you. He wants to know what’s going on.” Ruben utters, “Juana Bautista.” Juana Bautista comes out and simply tells them. “One day there was a huge explosion. It was called the big bang, all the planets then were born. They took their places in the atmosphere.” Ruben ask, “why are you telling us this?” Juana Bautista crying tells him, “here today was a big bang Ruben. Now nothing, will ever be the same again here.”

(The big bang is a scientific theory. That states the universe was created by atoms exploding. It was first purposed by Georges Lamaitre.)

Ruben heads back to the dolorosa. Mauricio tells him, “now inform Dona your mother that on Tuesday in the afternoon. First I have too confirm with Juana Calidad.” Ruben tells him, “well good luck Maudi with that but none of them. Want to talk too anybody.” Mauricio asks, “what’s up with that?” Ruben tells him, “well I went over to the pink house. I wanted to ask Juana Calidad, when you two were going to go see my mother. But when I arrived, the panorama was totally different to me. All of them the juanas were in their rooms, none of them are talking too one another.” Mauricio utters, “nobody? Hey guys come over here. This is going to interest you, its concerning the juanas.” Poncho asks, “gossip gossip what is it?” Mauricio asks, “don’t tell me that they got another illness. Like that misfortune disease.” Octavio ask, “what are you two talking about?” Ruben tells them, “pay attention my sisters are fighting amongst themselves. Its what Terezalsura and I, were able to comprehend. They don’t want to leave their rooms. Nor do they want to talk to anybody.” Miguel tells him, “Juana Matilde considering she loves you very much. She doesn’t want to talk to you. Its quite strange, if you weren’t her brother I would be very jealous.” Ruben tells him, “well I just thought that maybe you all could do something. See if they will talk, get a dialogue going in these cases its for the best.” Octavio tells him, “well we better try to see what’s going on.” Mauricio tells them, “yes we have to find out who originated this discussion.” Ruben tells them, “I would go with you but I think. Its best all of you, go and talk to your own girlfriends.” Then they all take off, Poncho tells Mauricio. “Man Mauricio tell me later what happened. Oh our poor friends, if the juanas were 20 years older. They wouldn’t have to deal, with these teenage girl’s problems.” Gualberto tells him, “well I am a bit jealous of all of them. I would try to help out Juana Bautista in these difficult times.” Poncho tells her, “forget about Juana Bautista Gualberto she’s engaged to the wolf man.” Gualberto tells him, “hey enough you don’t have to remind me. How about if I reminded you, that Terezalsura doesn’t pay you any attention. Because she’s now dating Todoelmundo.” Poncho tells him, “what no she’s just making herself very difficult for me. I know their games.” Gualberto utters, “yeah right.”

Back at the pink house, Orlando sees Juana Bautista. “So that is what occurred, no wonder you all were having so many problems among yourselves lately.” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes it went out of the bag. I never thought, something like this would happen.” Orlando tells her, “in a point its understandable. Its just strange that it didn’t happen sooner.” Juana Bautista tells him, “do you really think it was quite logical. That we all behaved like that Orlando?” Orlando tells her, “my love look at it this way. All of you didn’t know of each other’s existence. Only a couple of months ago. First you find out, your have a father. Next is that you have other siblings. Then you all live in the same house. You all hardly knew one another. How can you not wait, for something like this too occur.” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen I am aware that there could have been some discrepancies. But were all over age Orlando. We can at least use dialogue to settle our differences.” Orlando tells her, “fine then tell that too your sisters.” Juana Bautista tells him, “is just impossible to talk too them all. They don’t understand reasons. Plus I’m bored, always been the one to calm all the attentions down. Or dealing with their problems, I now am letting them. Deal with their own conscience. To act their voluntary.” Orlando asks, “do you always let destiny take control?” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes in fact I think one yes can twist a road to their destiny. A small curve to change once’s life. But considering how things have become. I don’t think, I am not moving.”

Juana Manny is with Octavio. “I’ve had it that the best things go too my sisters. If I want to be the harvest queen, I should be allowed to do so. I’m not going to back down.” Octavio tells her, “I fully agree with you. You are very beautiful, you have grace and are enchanting. Above all you have a great personality. That is what one needs for those contests.” Juana Manny tells him, “well apparently they don’t see it that way.” Octavio tells her, “I’ll even make you a nice chariot very beautiful and everything.” Juana Manny tells him, “they are using me. They want to take advantage of me. Yeah which of them, is going to go against Robusta Coronado. Well which one, none of them. No let them hit Juana Manny, for that is what’s she’s good for. No sir, I’m good for other things.” Octavio tells her, “you know something my firecracker. If you want to be the harvest queen. I will support you.” Then she hugs him.

 

EPISODE 92

Juana Calidad is in her room. Mauricio knocks on the door, “hi Cadi its me my love Mauricio.” Mauricio enters, “ave maria purisima.” Juana Calidad utters, “sin pecado concebido.” Juana Calidad goes towards him, kissing him until he’s left breathless.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh Mauricio come here my sisters and I fought for the very first time.” Mauricio asks, “what happened?” Juana Calidad tells him, “we said terrible things too one another.” Mauricio tells her, “come on my love calm down and tell me. What happened?” Juana Calidad tells him, “well it all started because all of us want to be the queen of the harvest.” Mauricio asks, “and you?” Juana Calidad tells him, “well I don’t know I wouldn’t mind but in the end I would feel so embarrassed so no.” Mauricio tells her, “listen when you did the concert. You did have a nice time, and it went rather well. Who knows you might even enjoy yourself, being the queen of the harvest.” Juana Calidad tells him, “I’ll think about that later anyway like I was telling you. It all started there, and you know I don’t like too fight. Especially with my sisters, you know they are my only family.” Mauricio tells her, “but you have me as well my life.” Mauricio then kisses her forehead.

Miguel and Juana Matilde are outside in the patio. “Listen you might be a bit forgetfulness. But that doesn’t mean, you can’t do a whole bunch of things.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh Miguel oh Miguel of course I already showed it. When I performed at that concert or no.” Miguel tells her, “yes of course plus you sang with Charlie Zaa. Of course your capable of being the queen of the harvest.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes why not? Well that is my question.” Miguel asks, “is that what you really want.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes well you know what. I don’t know what, I want to do in my life. But what really shocks me Miguel, is that my sisters only want the best for themselves. Oh yes the best for me, the best for me. But one has more capacity than the rest. To get really high in fact.” Miguel tells her, “fine then I’ll support you.” Juana Matilde asks, “and what help are you going to give out of everything that I have said.” Miguel tells her, “listen if you want to be the harvest queen. The best thing as your future husband can do. Is too help you out my love.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh your so very beautiful. That’s why I love you so very much.” Miguel tells her, “now enough with being so full of rage.”

Juana Valentina is in her bedroom. Tere asks, “daughter your the one that puts the rhythm in this house. Why not finish this fight once and for all?” Juana Valentina tells her, “well that is it exactly why my sisters are attacking me with. That I put the rhythm.” Tere tells her, “listen Juana Valentina they will accept their error. Then everything will be like it was before.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen its up to them if they want it Terezalsura.” Tere tells her, “but my dear you all love one another so very much. You have given an example, to corozal that being sisters. Well you are very much united. I just think, if too much time passes. Every minute will be very difficult daughter.” Juana Valentina tells her, “they know they know. I am ready to have a dialogue, to listen all they have to do is look for me. I can’t make that step for them Terezalsura no.” Tere tells them, “but my dear your the oldest. Your the one that makes the orders, why don’t you now?” Juana Valentina tells her, “they can also hear with their own heads. Yes for their own, they have to now do is they should act upon their souls not me.” Tere tells her, “but my love they love you so very much. Enough with your role of the victim already.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey I’m not doing any victim role Terezalsura. But what they said, hurt my entire heart. It hurt me.” Tere utters, “oh saint lord.”

Over at the salguero house, Ruben tells Calixto. “I’m quite worried still, I’ve just talked to Terezalsura. She says, that situation is still the same in that house. They still don’t talk too one another, their boyfriends have just left.” Calixto tells him, “my guess is that the boyfriends have made them come to their senses.” Ruben tells him, “I don’t think so things are still the same. Everyone locked in their rooms, plus I called and neither of them want to talk too me.” Calixto tells him, “hey forget about it for these things will pass.” Ruben tells him, “but father this does bother me so. Between them all, they have never treated each other badly. Seeing them like this is quite terrible.” Calixto tells him, “oh come on Ruben your the only child. For a very long time, fights always occur between siblings. Siblings that respect one another they do fight.” Ruben tells him, “well shouldn’t things be different.” Calixto tells him, “listen when your children. They fight for their toys, they accuse themselves. As they get older, they do fight but they still have a great affection for each other.” Dona Dona goes too them, “dinner is ready we can be served now.” Calixto tells him, “oh great news Dona working out in the sun. Those rays gives one a great appetite, I’ll eat what ever you give me.” Ruben tells her, “oh I talked to Mauricio. He and Juana Calidad will see you on tuesday afternoon.” Dona Dona asks, “so what of it?” Ruben tells her, “you asked to see them.” Dona Dona tells him, “alright no problem tuesday afternoon. I’ll be waiting for them right here.” Then they go have dinner, Calixto’s very puzzled and shakes his head.

Over at the dolorosa, Mauricio tells them. “I heard them talking about the harvest festival right here in fact.” Octavio tells him, “oh yes there’s nothing that this gossip politician doesn’t know.” Mauricio tells him, “listen we have to know what’s going on in are region Dr. Portoreal.” Miguel tells him, “Juana Matilde would be the best queen. She gave that concert a lot of popularity. She would close the festival like a gold broach.” Octavio tells him, “well let me tell you Juana Manny also wants to be the queen. I’m going to help her out. Anyway that I can.” Miguel tells him, “you know that sounds like a threat.” Octavio tells him, “its nothing but I’m just commenting. Look Juana Manny is very beautiful. Plus she has a lot of character, and you do need that if your going to be in that pageant.” Orlando tells him, “let me remind you of something. Yes one does need a lot of character. But in these types of events, the woman has too have a lot of grace. Plus you need a feminine woman, just like my Juana Bautista.” Octavio tells him, “listen its good that everyone wants to support their girlfriends. That is normal, ok the one that won’t win is my friend Maudi. Juana Calidad can’t even hope to be a pope.”

Mauricio tells them, “oh terrible joke. Can’t you tell, that Juana Calidad doesn’t have nothing to envy her sisters.” Gualberto tells them, “yes that is so very true.” Mauricio tells them, “yes Juana Calidad is the perfect queen of the harvest.” Octavio tells him, “listen Fuentelafria love has in fact made you image things. That the nun wants to participate in that pageant. That is thinking about desire Fuentelafria.” Mauricio tells them, “well yes let me permit too you. That Juana Calidad, is really thinking about this. If she says yes, me Mauricio Fuentelafria. Will be helping her out.” Gualberto tells them, “yes eyes guys. Yes if this Fuentelafria is going to use, all his father’s campaign abilities. I’m just saying.” Miguel tells him, “oh it won’t help for Juana Calidad won’t win over Juana Matilde never.” Mauricio utters, “ha ha ha. Listen Tejeros, you think you have the heavens in your hands. Because the concert turned out marvelous.” Octavio utters, “yes that’s true.” Mauricio continues, “that concert turned out well because it wasn’t Juana Matilde alone. But it was because of the chorus. Yes it was Juana Calidad that won the public.” Orlando tells him, “hey listen Juana Bautista was also in the chorus.” Mauricio tells him, “Juana Calidad was the best. Juana Manny is only good at fighting.” Octavio makes fun of the way Juana Calidad dances. The guys start fighting, Gualberto tells them. “Listen the girls were all good.” Poncho tells him, “well this is not how I like to see you all. Hopefully this will calm you all down. You need something to re freshen yourself. Or else you’ll all kill yourselves.” After that, all the guys look angrily at one another.

Judge Geremias Guerra is waiting for Margarita Cruz to arrive home. He has a romantic evening planned for her. Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh good evening Geremias. What is with all this elegance, what’s going on in this house? Don’t tell me you have guests. I’m not dressed for company, I can’t see anybody like this.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes I have a guest.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “well then I’ll hurry it up and get changed.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “no no the invited guest is you.” He gives her flowers, Margarita Cruz asks. “But Geremias, I don’t understand.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “just relax and come over here. Come and sit down.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “its so beautiful.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “sit down please would you care for a cold champagne.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “sure no problem.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “how about a lobster appetizer before dinner?” Margarita Cruz repeats, “a lobster appetizer before dinner? Geremias is there something I should know?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “no there’s nothing that you shouldn’t know. Well for now anyways.”

Over at the pink house, Todoelmundo is invited for dinner. The girls are all quiet, and just eat. Todoelmundo tells them, “yes dinner is quite delicious.” Tere tells them, “its a shame that Juana Matilde’s concert is over. Now we have nothing to entertain ourselves with. What is your opinon about this? Everyone is silent. I know we could invent something. Well how about a party for example. What do you think about that girls?” Todoelmundo tells her, “oh yes that’s an excellent idea Terezalsura. How about a party to celebrate the harvest?” Tere tells him, “yes that is correct.” Juana Calidad gets up, “Terezalsura dinner was very delicious. Ave maria purisima.” Tere utters, “sin pecado concebido.” Todoelmundo asks, “girls you don’t know the tale about the talking goat?” Tere laughing tells him, “oh yes but do tell it to us again.” Juana Manny gets up, and takes her glass and plate. “Thank you and excuse me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well yes thank you it was quite delicious. What ever the case, I’ll wash the dishes later bye Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes goodbye.” Tere asks, “ok you two talk now. Enough of this stupid joking around.” Juana Bautista gets up and tells her, “the responds is in each other’s souls. Yes the signs could help, but its everybody’s own decisions excuse me.” Todoelmundo tells her, “now then your the one that was the star of the concert. How about you talk nicely too your sisters Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde angrily tells him, “man you won’t even let me finish my meal. You know something Todoelmundo, is that I don’t know. Fine and thank you Tere.” Todoelmundo tells him, “the phrase of Juana Matilde. Is the ignorance of Socrates. He assured everyone, these are his words. That I really don’t know.” Tere tells him, “oh Todoelmundo with what’s going on. Your talking about that.” Todoelmundo tells her, “its never a bad time to discuss Socrates. Like everybody knows he was a great Greek philosopher. Who was born in greece in 470 before christ. His profession was in helping people, get to know themselves.” Tere utters, “oh Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo asks, “oh Tere we will never fight right?” Tere tells him, “well of course not.”

Judge Geremias Guerra opens a bottle of champagne. “Oh Margarita this is so emotional.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh yes it is.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh how beautiful salute. Now then Geremias explain too me, what all this is all about.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “look Margarita sometimes reality reds the tip of our noses. We just don’t see it.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “is there something that I’m ignoring that I’m not capturing?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “no its not you Margarita. You arrived here in this house, almost casually.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “no sir I just accepted a kind invitation from you. I still do appreciate it.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “but later you stayed. Your spirit in this house, made this house live once more.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh its nothing Geremias.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “but yes it is. Just see, I’ve gotten acustomed to your presense. Your words, your voice. That everything works to perfection, without me knowing it. Since you have been busy, with organizing that committee. Regarding the harvest festival. I’ve noticed so many things, before I would come home and find you here. Now things are distictively for now I miss your presense.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “well Geremias I’m sorry that I’m leaving the house. Neglecting my duties, but before I leave. I make sure nothing is missing for your breakfast. Everything is running smoothly without me.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well your presense has done me the world of good. Without it I have noticed so many things. Well this morning, when I awoke I began to think. I imaged this house without you. I became very panicked Margarita.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh dear your exaggerating.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well I’m not afraid to be run this house. I’ve done it for many years now. You know what terrified me. I realized what you signified for me.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “Geremias you don’t have to tell me this.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes you should know this for I’m asking you Margarita. Would you do me the honor, and be my wife?” Margarita Cruz is very shocked, but she smiles.

In the end Tere did the dishes, and now Todoelmundo is helping her put things away. “Oh I didn’t think, things were that bad between them.” Tere tells him, “well that is what Juana Valentina told me. The truth is I wasn’t there, luckily for me. I really don’t know, what I would have done Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells her, “maybe you would have stopped them from saying so many things.” Tere tells him, “in the end neither of the five wants to give in.” Todoelmundo tells her, “the only one that can get them back together is you Terezalsura.” Tere tells him, “I really don’t know what else too do Todoelmundo. I really do need your help, see I gathered them all one by one. I tried to talk to each of them, I became more angry with them than anything. I even told them, I was heading back to Barranquilla.” Todoelmundo asked, “hopefully its just a threat only.” Tere tells him, “oh no I couldn’t leave my girls alone.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well use your cranium to think of another idea. Use also your five sense, to to do things voluntary.” Tere asks, “what?” Todoelmundo tells her, “oh come on using our two heads together we have to think of something. To get a solution.” Tere tells him, “fine Todoelmundo tell me what should we do?” Todoelmundo ask, “for now how about a kiss.” Tere then utters, “oh Todoelmundo thats it.” Todoelmundo ask, “and why?” Tere tells him, “it gives me pity.”

Its late and Ruben is getting ready for bed. But he can’t for Manuel Efe has visited him. “You know something, I really don’t like the way Juana Valentina has been treating you lately. That hard tone she uses.” Ruben asks, “what do you mean what tone?” Manuel Efe tells him, “you know that tone. When she refers too you, or talks about you. I just don’t like it.” Ruben tells him, “yes she has changed a lot. Yes not only with me, but with my sisters as well.” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh yes I heard they are all fighting. But why is Juana Valentina angry at you? I’m wondering why?” Ruben tells him, “listen Manuel Efe I’m not interested in talking about that topic. I’m very tired and want too go too bed. So please get off my bed.” Manuel Efe tells him, “you know how much I appreciate your sisters. But you know they owe me some money. If they start fighting, who’s going to pay me back my money?” Ruben tells him, “listen you will get your money paid. When my father pays you back as well. So don’t you worry, its what we had agreed on. You’ll get your money, so please get up. Hey man get the hell out of here, forget about the payback.” In the end Ruben has too kick him out of the room. Manuel Efe tells him, “hey before I leave I was leaving the concert. I saw Yolanda Del Cabrales. She talked about you, she told me everything that occured that famous night. Daaa your such a flirt.” Ruben kicks him out, “hey goodbye.”

The next morning, Juana Manny goes to see her mother. “Now Juana Manny I swore, when I got involved in the harvest pagent. I wasn’t going to pick sides.” Juana Manny tells her, “but mother your in charge of those things. Plus you have to talk to each candidate for that pagent.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “listen the other members can decide who is the harvest queen. Plus I can do other things.” Juana Manny tells her, “listen were fighting amongst ourselves over this. So at least help us out.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “don’t insist more Juana Manny please. I can’t shove my breasts out, and say. I want my daughter, to be the harvest queen no sir.” Juana Manny whins, “but mother I want too be the queen.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “yes and I’m going to be very happy if you get it. It has to be by your own accord. Now talk to your sisters, as an adult daughter.” Juana Manny tells her, “no its a waste of time. You can’t talk like adults with them.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “you can’t continue fighting for an eternity. I am sure if you just comment, how important this pagent is too you. You will all fully understand one another.” Juana Manny tells him, “just forget it you don’t know them very much.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “that is everything I’m going to say. I hope you comprehend Manny. For another side, could I tell you a personal issue. That just occured too me.” Juana Manny asks, “yes what is it?” Margarita Cruz asks, “what do you think about Judge Geremias Guerra.” Juana Manny tells her, “well he’s a nice person he allowed you to stay here. Why are you asking me this?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “he asked me marry him daughter.”

Juana Manny asks, “wait a minute he proposed marriage too you? She goes over to her, and gives her a big hug. Oh that’s wonderful, so what did you say.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well yes oh I was so worried thinking you would be so very angry.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh that’s great news.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “well I don’t know but I think he’s going to be a great husband. Well sometimes I’ve noticed he’s a bit strange daughter. Well I never realized that living with him. Having a routine with him, I really like spending time with him.” Juana Manny asks, “mother I’ve always dreamed of hearing this news again.” Margarita Cruz asks, “well what do you mean Manny?” Juana Manny tells her, “well the thing is when your a teenager. You begin to understand, that being in a relationship. Well its good for you, that way you can share things with another person. I was also so very sad, that you were always so alone. I always had this hope, that one day you would meet someone. That you liked, and he would make you happy.” She hugs her once more. Margarita Cruz tells her, “well you have left me speechless. I thought you would have an attack of jealousy. Thinking you were going to have another step-father.” Juana Manny tells her, “well it all depends in the step-father.” Margarita Cruz asks, “so what is your opinion regarding Judge Geremias Guerra?” Juana Manny tells her, “well I don’t like it if a step-father that is stuck like an fingernail. Than one having him just there.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh Juana Manny I’m not going to tell him. That is your response, no sir.” Juana Manny hugs her once more, “oh my sweet and darling mother. Well things are different now, because now that I have a real father. In this year, I got a new father and now a step-father. Some people can’t say that.” Juana Manny hugs her once more, “oh my wonderful mother.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh Juana Manny my love.”

Maria Delia visits the pink house once more. “Oh hello Juana Matilde so where are the rest of your sisters?” Juana Matilde tells him, “well girl I don’t know. When I woke up they weren’t here.” Maria Delia ask, “so they didn’t say where they were going?” Juana Matilde asks, “what you need them for something?” Maria Delia tells her, “no its just strange that you don’t know nothing about them. All of you always know, what one of you is doing.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh in fact I don’t care what they do. Nor where they go. Because here things have changed.” Maria Delia asks, “what do you mean?” Juana Matilde tells her, “what do you mean. Well things are now simple, were not friends anymore like before. We don’t talk, like we used too talk. That’s final.” Maria Delia tells her, “but that is quite grave Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well it was about time we finally set things straight. Well how ever its said.” Maria Delia tells her, “well at least Juana Bautisa will have information for her studies.” Juana Matilde ask, “your twisted girl talk too me clearly. Tell me what exactly do you mean?” Maria Delia tells her, “yes you see things relating to the zodiac. Everything that she studies.” Juana Matilde asks, “now what does that have too do with me and the zodiac. Since all of you have a different sign, she uses your reactions. To examine further who you really are. Thus become more an expert in astrology. You know that’s the things, she likes most of all.” Juana Matilde asks, “wait a minute are you trying too tell me. That Juana Bautista is using us as lab rats?” Maria Delia tells her, “Juana Matilde I think the term is laboratory rats yes that’s it.” Juana Matilde tells her, “it doesn’t matter how its said. Oh Juana Bautistia, this shocks me. If she wants to study, she should go to a university. If that is what she wants, but she has to stop using us. We are her sisters, her own flesh and blood. So she can stop using us, like those rabbits in a laboratory.” Maria Delia tells her, “oh yes to me its like really bad.” Juana Matilde tells her, “ugly is her sin girl. You know something, for me being a bit flighty. I haven’t realized, what kind of sisters I really have. You know something Maria Delia, but I’m sorry but its best you leave now. I’m not kicking you out but, I’m going to look for Miguel. He’s the only one, that I can really release my feeling too.” Maria Delia tells her, “ok bye.” Juana Matilde utters, “hey I thought that you already left bye Maria Delia.”

Over at the judge’s house, Margarita Cruz gives Juana Manny juice. Judge Geremias Guerra shows up. “Oh I didn’t know, you were here Juana Manny. So did your mother, give you the great news?” Juana Manny tells him, “first of I’m so happy that you two are engaged.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “now that your engaged to Octavio how about we all get married together. Well in one single ceremony, so what do you think?” Juana Manny tells her, “are you crazy yes we have made a few plans but. We haven’t made any definate plans of that sort.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “oh it doesn’t matter dear.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh so much time still has to pass mother.”

Judge Geremias Guerra arrives and tells her. “Oh Juana Manny I didn’t know you were here?” Juana Manny gives him a big hug, “oh Judge congratulations your getting. The most wonderful wife in the whole world.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “it seems she has told you. I didn’t think she would tell you so quickly.” Juana Manny tells him, “yes she has now let me tell you. I plan on giving you lots of kindness and love. Give you tons of respect, but I won’t be accepting that you order me around. I already have a bossy sister, plus already a mother and a father.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “I don’t hope that you obey me no. As long as you accept me, that’s fine with me.” Juana Manny tells him, “oh judge your so beautiful. I wish you two the best in the world. I want you to be so very happy.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “thank you Manny.” Juana Manny tells them, “now then let me tell you. I’m now going to meet up with Octavio. Mom if you change your mind, regarding that queen of the harvest business. I would really apprecitate it.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “Manny I won’t be changing my mind daughter.” Juana Manny tells them, “now then see you all soon bye. Plus a big congratulations to you both.” They utter, bye.” Then as she opens the door, Calixto is there. “Oh hi father, I am in a hurry but here your going to find some surprises bye.” Calixto tells her, “now daughter goodbye say hello to your sisters for me.” Juana Manny tells him, “no tell them yourself for I’m not going to do it bye.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “hi comparde how are you doing?” Calixto tells him,”fine fine now then what is the surprise that my daughter is mentioning.” Margarita Cruz laughs and tells him, “well what surprise.”

Over at the dolorosa, the group are together but they sit in pairs in different tables. Orlando tells Juana Bautista, “dear I don’t want to go out of the city. But I have to hand in that finished project. I just don’t like leaving you, when your having so many personal problems in your house.” Juana Bautista tells him, “its only going to be for 2 days. Plus you can’t do nothing, to solve the fight between my sisters. They alone must have the capacity, you know something. The university is going to love your project.” Orlando tells her, “yes I surely hope so. I know they won’t like me quitting on them. But you know, I think they really won’t care.” Juana Bautista tells him, “it seems that you have really decided to live here in corozal.” Orlando tells her, “yes my love it has been decided. Plus there’s a posibility, that I can work in a school.” Juana Bautista utters, “really?” Orlando tells her, “well I don’t want to say anything until I am for certain.” Juana Bautista tells him, “oh how good.” Orlando tells her, “that could be the tiping point so we can marry. Don’t tell me, that’s all about destiny. I won’t be able to stand it my life.” Juana Bautista tells him, “no that is a great posibility.

Octavio tells her, “you know its nice that Judge Geremias Guerra and Dona Margarita are a great couple to get married.” Juana Manny tells him, “I never saw it like a love role.” Octavio tells her, “now regarding the queen of the harvest. Now then my firecracker, I already said I’m going to be helping you out.” Juana Manny hugs him, “oh scary frog thank you so very much.”

Mauricio tells Juana Calidad, “listen my love Ruben has confirmed it. That on tuesday afternoon. Dona Dona will be waiting for us.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh I’m very worried.” Mauricio tells her, “yes me as well but the only way we can find out. What Dona Dona wants from us. Is that we have to listen to her my life. Oh Cadi what have you decided, in regards to the queen of the harvest.” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes I’m going to participate I want to be queen. The thing is I’ve considered it, its a nice clean diversion for the town. Plus I can show my father, that I am happy. That all his hard efforts, has helped with having good crops.” Mauricio tells her, “yes thank god my love that everything has been exceeded.” Juana Calidad tells him, “plus I am sure that sor juanas inez de la cruz. Would have also helped her father.” Mauricio tells her, “yes of course my love. I am very happy, and your going to be the most beautiful queen ever my Cadi.”

Juana Matile tells Miguel, “its now the worst Miguel. You know what I think, that all of this. Well things are quite grave you know. I never thought, that this would go to that point. Well I just can’t believe it, I just don’t know. The truth is this shocks me about Juana Bautista. That she is so like this man.” Miguel gives her a warm hug and tells her, “Juana Matilde I am with you. So don’t you worry alright.”

Mauricio gets up, “now ladies and gentlemen. Stand up Cadi I would like to present everyone, to the future queen of the harvest. You all know her, its Juana Calidad Salguero. Bravo Bravo.” Octavio also gets up, “listen Fuentelafria you have the wrong name for the queen of the festival it will be Juana Manny Salguero.” Miguel gets up, “oh no you both are mistaken. For the future queen of the harvest, will be Juan Matilde Salguero.” Juana Matilde sings, “hey its me its me.” Mauricio tells him, “she’s too small hey listen Tejeros for your information. Has the perfect natural personality to be the queen.” Juana Matilde utters, “yeah she’s supernatural.” Octavio gets up, “hey their politician. I’ve had it up to here with your air of gradeur. Everything that you think is right, and comes straight from the bible. But no sir you know what, its not being a politician’s son is no big quality.” Mauricio tells him, “but its not a defect either. You have little bunch of intelligence Octavio. Your a real brute, listen if you really want a real job. Then I might get you one, in my father’s campaign. Just talk then.” Octavio tells him, “you know what I envy more a stray dog than you.” Mauricio tells him, “blow my hand.” Miguel goes between them, “enough lets stop this fight. Lets agree that the queen of the harvest will be Juana Matilde.” Orlando gets in between, “Mauricio Octavio Miguel. Please calm down, your all acting like little kids. Think clearly in what your doing, and saying man.” Miguel tells him, “listen you ex-wolf man you can’t come here. Telling us what we can, and can’t say.” Orlando tells him, “hey Miguel that doesn’t sound good and it wasn’t for much.” Miguel tells him, “listen it wasn’t how it sounded.” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen Miguel you better appoligize too him. There’s one thing, that one doesn’t agree. But the other distinctive thing is being rude ” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen Juana Bautista excuse me. Miguel doesn’t have to apologize to anybody.”

Juana Bautista tells her, “listen girl you shouldn’t interfere.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well why not? Its one of my characterists, of being a capricorn. Wait that’s not my sign.” Juana Bautista tells her, “this has nothing to do with astrological sign.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh no?” Juana Bautista tells her, “no it has something to do with having a good education.” Juana Matilde begins talking jibersh. Juana Bautista tells her, “you need to grow up.” Juana Manny tells her, “you need to analysis things as well.” Juana Calidad tells them, “this is quite enough. For all the saints, were not going to fight here please.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh Juana Calidad leave the saints out of this. Stop believing that your one of them.” Mauricio tells her, “hey you shut up Juana Manny. She has a good heart, and she loves you all. She just wants what’s best for everyone. Above what’s occuring.” Juana Bautista asks, “above what Mauricio?” Mauricio tells her, “well all of you treat her different. Like she was different somehow from all of you.” Juana Bautista tells him, “hey that’s not true. You know that isn’t true Mauricio.” Octavio tells him, “see Mauricio you politician. Or what all your people have, its blind ambition. It has damaged your head man.” Mauricio tells him, “don’t you dare mess with me Octavio. I swear on my father, your going to end up loosing. You know me very well.” Octavio ask, “what are you threatening me?” Mauricio tells him, “take it how ever you want.” Juana Manny comes to his defence, with her fists up. Juana Calidad goes in front of Mauricio. “Oh no your going to have to hit me Juana Manny.” Octavio tells him, “hey don’t firecracker listen you I’m not afraid of you. You don’t scare me, you don’t even reach my ankles.” Everyone then begins yelling and screaming. Juana Valentina shows up, and everyone is quiet. She stares at everyone, they all go to their corners. “I’m looking for Terezalsura, I image she’s with Todoelmundo. Has anybody seen her?” Todoelmundo tells her, “over here they haven’t come by.” Then Juana Valentina utters, “thank you.” She then leaves the room, Poncho yells out. “Yes I’m with her, she didn’t have to say a single word. Are you all, going to tell me what the hell is going on with you all? Fighting, sister against sister. Friends against friends, what is going on with you all? What your only drinking juice, or are you all bringing your own liquor? What?”

Manuel Efe is at the hotel with Maria Delia. “Oh I feel sorry for those girls. I pitty pitty pitty them. Now the worse is going to come.” Maria Delia asks, “what’s worse Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well they have lived through difficult times. Now that things are better, they are going to be fighting for the big cattle.” Maria Delia asks, “now don’t tell me that Don Calixto. Will be working in the cattle industry now?” Manue Efe tells him, “no I mean he’s going to rich once more. He’s going to have part his inheritance, so he won’t pay taxes. You know those types of thing, Juana Valentina as the older sister. Will be the one that maximum benefits.” Maria Delia tells him, “no Manuel Efe what happens to Rubensito?” Manuel Efe tells her, “Rubensito will have to put up with a measely 3%. You can’t image Juana Valentina, you know how bossy she is. Acting like the only beneficiary. The fortune of my uncle Don Calixto Salguero. Remember she knows, and the rest they are going to try to win points. To see if they can get at least more.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh no too me this doesn’t seem right. Rubensito deserves the big part, because he has worked all his life with Don Calixto.” Manuel Efe tells her, “see how things are when money is in the middle. They are siblings Maria Delia.” Maria Delia asks, “should I tell Rubensito?” Manuel Efe tells her, “insituate it don’t just say it too his face. Plus don’t say, that it came from you. The truth is I don’t care, how Don Calixto cuts up his assets. Its his money, I already have mine. They are sisters.” Maria Delia simply shakes her head.

Its late, and the girls are back at the pink house. “I have reunited all of you to say one thing. We’re not going to go to a dance contest, or to have an attraction to a fair. Or to go to unjust fight, nor help out people from a disaster. We have done some marvelous things, all I want to do is talk.” Juana Matilde asks, “what is that all Tere? From my part, I’m going to tell you the truth. Very truthfully, apart from fighting with me. They have begun by fighting with Miguel. This shocks and annoys me, and I don’t have to talk too anybody.” There’s someone at the door. Juana Valentina utters, “I’ll get that you all continue talking with Terezalsura.” Tere tells them, “the only thing that I want is this.” Juana Manny tells them, “see that Juana Valentina. When is she going to stop bossying us around.” Juana Valentina opens the door, “oh Ruben.” Hope enters Ruben’s life. “Juana Valentina my love its good too see you like this once more.” Juana Valentina changes and coldly asks. “What do you want?” Angrily he tells her, “I’ve come to see my sisters.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey I can’t stop you so come on in.”

Juana Manny utters, “hi little brother.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh Ruben how delicious it is to see you.” Juana Calidad tells him, “ave maria purisima.” Ruben tells her, “sin pecado concebido.” Ruben kisses each of them. “I’ve come to say hello, to my sisters.” Juana Matilde tells him, “here is the happiness of the house.” Ruben asks, “and how is everyone?” Juana Manny tells him, “I’ve fine but very badly accompanied man.” Ruben tells her, “oh and here I thought everything had fixed itself.” Juana Bautista tells him, “that’s only going to happen. If everyone reflexes, and takes a personal account of their actions. They must put in plan, a way to get over this.” Juana Matilde sarcastically tells her, “oh the witch of the family has spoken. Oh yes your studies, are going oh so well. Are all of us helping you out in this or what?” Juana Calidad tells her, “Juana Bautisa nobody is perfect. Oh the saint of trinity.” Juana Valentina tells them, “that’s enough no more. Allow Terezalsura to talk please, do me a favor. If you have nothing else to say, I have many other important things to do.” Tere tells her, “yes mine is important Juana Valentina. It involves all of you, this fight has to stop right now right here right now.” Juana Manny tells her, “it seems Juana Valentina becoming bossy is catching Terezalsura.” Ruben tells them, “no Terezalsura is correct don’t you realize. Everything your doing is stupid.” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen little brother I do love you but. You don’t have the right, to come here. To talk when you don’t know, what is going on here. You don’t have to live, with these four women under the same roof. Please I’m just saying for me, is now a punishment.” Ruben tells her, “listen we might not be living under the same roof but. Before we were, plus this isn’t a punishment. Nobody can live in peace, when one fights all the time.” Juana Manny tells him, “yes tell her that she’s the one that started it.” Juana Matilde utters, “yeah right.” Ruben tells them, “what is going on with all of you? Before all of you decided everything together. You all worked as a team, what happened?” Juana Calidad tells him, “a couple of days ago I wanted to discuss. Something strange, that had been going on. Nobody wanted to listen too me.” Juana Valentina ask, “what was it?” Juana Calidad tells them, “the muliple of money that’s showing up.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey I paid you attention. If you have forgotten, we both checked those numbers Juana Calidad. Yes she’s correct, something is going on here.”

Juana Manny tells her, “girl your just so naive to just say the least. Well to think that’s a miracle girl.” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes it is a miracle you boxer. Since you’ve been like this, it hasn’t multiplied.” Ruben asks, “wait a minute what are you talking about?” Juana Calidad tells him, “we’re getting more money. Its been showing up now on various occasions.” Ruben tells them, “maybe its just an error.” Juana Calidad ask, “why do you always think I’m the problem? No sir, there’s no errors. I’ve revised those numbers six times. Every since that plague destroyed the crops.” Ruben tells her, “ok ok listen please forgive me for doubting you. I didn’t want to blame you, there has to be a logical explinations for everything.” Juana Calidad tells him, “its the divine hand that is the explination. Now because of my sisters, now the lord won’t be giving us another miracle.” Juana Bautisa has had enough, “excuse me.” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen Rubensito let me clarify something too you. I adore you, because your my brother. With you I’d live the rest of my life, but with these four no. Because I can’t stand them, hey become a nun once more. Yeah right a miracle.” Juana Calidad utters, “its best I keep quiet. I’m going to continue praying excuse me.” Juana Matilde utters, “see like always my sisters are a bunch of cowards. They don’t like to confront our problems. I’m telling you something, I’ve had about enough of being the only one that shows face.” Then she heads too her room, Tere utters. “Among the three, we have too do something.”

 

EPISODE 93

Juana Valentina tells her, “I have already told you Tere. I can organize everything but, I’m not going to order their hearts. In fact I don’t order anybodies hearts. I can’t get them to love me, nor to respect me.” Ruben tells them, “between the juanas there’s no confidence. When one says something, the others don’t believe them. That’s grave, when in reality there’s love. Plus with kindness, that is confidence.” Juana Valentina tells him, “confidence isn’t lost just because. Oh no one gets lost for one reason. A reason that is very important excuse me.” Ruben tells Tere, “hey Terezalsura what an uncomfortable situation.” Tere tells him, “yes Ruben and quite sad.” Ruben tells her, “we have to figure out a way to make them stop fighting.” Ruben tells them, ” Ruben tells them, ” Ruben tells them, ” Tere tells him, “I really don’t know what else too do now. Too me now, nothing comes too mind. Every moment that goes by, its going to get worse.”

(The song that’s played, is the same love song that was in YSBLF.)

Over at the dolorosa, Gualberto arrives. He goes to Octavio, “hey man why don’t you go next to Mauricio.” Octavio tells him, “hey no Gualberto I’ll stay here thanks.” Gualberto goes over to Miguel. “Hey how about you play a song with Octavio” Miguel tells him, “no I’ll sing but with someone else thanks.” Gualberto goes over to Mauricio, “hey Maudi why don’t you buy everyone around of beers. We can have a great party.” Mauricio tells him, “no listen if you want something to drink its on me. But leave me alone.” Gualberto tells Poncho, “see they are like four mules. I’ve tried everything, and they don’t even want to look at one another.” Poncho tells him, “please see Gualberto its useless. I tried doing the same thing before you showed up. See its mission impossible.” Gualberto tells him, “all because of four women.” Poncho tells him, ” see what these young girls do. They are just terrrible, just so you can notice.” Gualberto tells him, “yes and see how they all are.” Poncho tells him, “see that’s correct so you can see for yourself. Customers show up, hello greetings permit me give me a moment. Hey Octavio move it, listen all of you are using up tables. Customers are arriving, and I have no place too put them.” Octavio ask, “what do you want me to leave. Are you going to start fighting with me like everyone else?”

Poncho tells him, “no I’m not telling you too leave but. Hey all I’m asking is, for you too share the table with Mauricio. So then more people, can show up. I’ll be sad if you left, but I’ll be more sadder if all my clients take off. I will have no money coming in. Come on dude, go over there sorry for the wait. More people show up, good evening.” Mauricio turns his chair to face the bar. Octavio looks the other way and sits down. The next one to get pushed away is Orlando. But Orlando utters, “sure sorry.” He then heads to sit next to Miguel. But Miguel gets up, and moves his chair closer to the stage. In the end Orlando pays for his drink and leaves the bar. Next to leave is Mauricio, “bye guys.” Poncho utters, “yeah bye and here I thought they were going to at least say a few words to one another.” Gualberto tells him, “listen they are only talking to one another if they are insulting one another.” Poncho tells him, “you know what Gualberto. At first when the juanas arrived. Everyone of them chose who they wanted too be with. I said to myself, oh man now Gualberto and I are alone. But now I think, were the most fortunate of them all. Its great being alone, don’t you think?” Gualberto tells him, “listen I feel badly the thing is I still like Juana Bautista. But yes you have every reason for we are the fortunate ones.” Poncho tells him, “oh yes man there’s nothing more too say.”

The next morning at the pink house, Juana Bautista is leaving her bedroom. Juana Manny sees her, and returns too her bedroom. In the end she heads to the kitchen. Juana Manny leaves the bedroom again, and Juana Matilde sees her. Annoyed she returns to her bedroom. Downstairs Juana Calidad is heading to the kitchen. She see Juana Manny, and avoids her as she leaves the house. Then Juana Caldidad goes towards the kitchen. When she sees Juana Bautista, she goes to her room. Gathers her purse and leaves the house. Juana Bautisa is quite sad, but there’s nothing she can do. Juana Valentina comes out of her bedroom, and bumps into Juana Matilde. Who angrily tells her, “man in this house one can’t even walk.” She slams her door, and Juana Valentina simply stares at the door.

(ADVENTURE 18)

Over at the salguero house, Ruben is checking some paperwork in the livingroom. Calixto asks, “so tell me have your sisters reconciled yet?” Ruben tells him, “I only wish it were true old man but nothing.” Calixto tells him, “oh don’t you worry things will pass.” Ruben tells him, “listen before I head to the office I’ll stop over there. I just hope that last night, a miracle occured. Hopefully they have reconciled.” Calixto tells him, “well then I’ll see you at the office.” Ruben tells him, “now father when we arrive at the office. We have to deal with a problem. Remember some of the students, had to drop out of school because of the plague.” Calixto tells him, “oh yes man that is exactly what the pana tried to tell me the other day. I didn’t pay attention, I was so busy. At the office explain it better for me.” Ruben tells him, “sure father bye.”

Ruben arrives at the pink house. He sees Juana Manny and Octavio talking. Octavio utters, “hey Ruben how’s it going?” Ruben tells him, “hi Octavio Manny.” Octavio utters, “were fine I guess.” Todoelmundo is setting up the table. Ruben asks, “so any changes how is everyone?” Tere utters, “hi Ruben.” Todoelmundo tells him, “hi I’m fine thanks.” Ruben tells him, “hey I’m not referring too you but my sisters?” Todoelmundo tells him, “oh yes.” Tere tells them, “well the situation has changed. But its become worse son.” Ruben ask, “what do you mean are they still arguing?” Tere tells him, “man they don’t even talk too one another anymore.” Todoelmundo tells them, “no there has to be a solution too this. You see men in the olden days.” Tere touches her face, “please no more facts Todoelmundo. I’m like bored of hearing them.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well it not boring but before the big battles. People would do their battles in the soccer field. Sometimes its a bit violent, but there’s other times that its peaceful. I don’t know why, in this case its not going too work out.”

Juana Matilde comes down, “hi Ruben Terezalsura Todoelmundo.” Tere tells her, “hi dear.” Miguel tells him, “hey Todoelmundo how’s it going?” Juana Valentina yells out, “hey Terezalsura make sure Juana Matilde doesn’t leave. Its her turn, to wash the dirty clothes.” Juana Matilde tells her, “inform Juana Valentina I have already washed mine. Goodbye you four.” The guys utter, “yes bye.” Once they leave so does Juana Manny and Octavio. “Bye Ruben, Tere, Todoelmundo all be well.” Todoelmundo utters, “yes bye.” Juana Valentina ask, “hey and you want me to talk too my sisters? Well what for?”

Over at the salguero house, Dona Dona is covering her nose. As Manuel Efe is talking. “Now then aunt Dona, I have talked with my uncle. He wants to do business together, but right now my focus is with getting rid of the junas.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh yes yes he’s gotten that in his head. Well I think its a good idea nephew.” Manuel Efe tells her, “sure no problem but right now I’m dealing with something else.” Dona Dona ask, “yes and what is that going too be?” Manuel Efe tells her, “I’m still trying to get the juanas to leave corozal. Aunt every day, that the days passes. Juana Valentina continues to claw, that thorn inside of me more and more. Now I have the opportunity of gold, aunt the juanas are fighting between themselves.” Dona Dona asks, “fighting but don’t you say the iligitimates are really united?” Manuel Efe tells her, “well not now they are fighting. So its now time to attack.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh I don’t believe you nephew. Your always talking about attacking, to get rid of them from corozal. Nothing has happened.” Manuel Efe gets annoyed, “listen please lets not change this topic. If you want, I can list every single thing that I’ve done. To try to get rid of the juanas, I’ll start listing them now.” Dona Dona tells him, “now then nephew calm yourself now.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa.” Dona Dona tells him, “sincerely I believe what’s going between them it just doesn’t benefit us.” Manuel Efe tells her, “aunt yes it will you see when is divided. One does lose their strengths.” Dona Dona asks, “now then Manuel Efe forgive me in changing the subject. I need your help, its an important matter.” Manuel Efe asks, “well of course aunt what ever you need.” Dona Dona tells him, “for the wedding of Ruben Calixto. I can’t put on the same dress as before. For all the guests, have already seen the last dress. Could you once again help me, contact Mr. Savareti.” Manuel Efe tells her, “sure no problem aunt.” Dona Dona ask, “sure just inform me later. Now then nephew, what did you put on your hair?” Manuel Efe tells her, “its a french conditioner from france. In the end she leaves, he utters. What’s going on with my aunt Dona now? I mentioned the juanas, and she wasn’t interested in this topic at all. She acted all indifferent. What’s wrong with my aunt Dona? Daaa.”

Ruben is at the office with Calixto. “Father now then when the plague hit, many students had to stop going to school. Some of them helped their families. Plus others just couldn’t afford their school tuition.” Calixto tells him, “man I didn’t even think about that part of the tragedy.” Ruben tells him, “yes father they have to repeat the year. They have to do it starting from January.” Calixto utters, “poor kids.” Ruben tells him, “I thought about a solution. Put them in intense school programs. Re-do the courses that they lost. Santiago has been talking with a lot of professors. They are willing too collaborate.” Calixto asks, “and who is this Santiago?” Ruben tells him, “Santiago is the owner’s son of the nearby ranch.” Calixto tells him, “oh yes son of Alonso in sincelejo.” Ruben tells him, “he’s also very worried about those boys. We have to hire professors right now, but we can’t afford too pay them.” Calixto tells him,”money its always the missing money that’s the problem.” Ruben tells them, “money money oh old man I’ll be right back.” Calixto yells out, “son Ruben where are you going?”

Juana Calidad is walking with Mauricio. “Oh Mauricio thank you for spending the day with me.” Mauricio tells her, “no thank you for everytime I’m with you. You make me the most happiest man in the world Cadi. Oh this reminds me, I have been talking with my father. He told me, that he’s going to talk to his capenter man. He will make you the most beaufiful floats. Oh my Cadi, you will show everyone how beautiful you are. When your the queen.” Juana Calidad tells him, “Mauricio listen I’m sorry it pitys me that I’m bothering your father with such matters.” Mauricio tells him, “no you can ask me to do anything.” They pass by Octavio’s workship, they stare at one another but they in the end walk by. Juana Manny is furious, “hey if I had a hammer I would knock some sense into them. You don’t look at decent people that way.” Octavio tells him, “now don’t burn yourself up my firecracker.” Octavio tells her, “listen they don’t know how to look at people. Because they are uneducated people. So what do you think about the wood. That I’m going to make your float.” Juana Manny tells him, “hey that’s very lovely and very stronge.”

Back at the pink house, Juana Valentina has started packing. Tere asks, “what’s going on here?” Juana Valentina tells her, “we’re leaving Tere.” Tere asks, “where and why?” Juana Valentina tells her, “we have nothing too do here that’s why.” Tere asks, “may I at least know too where?” Juana Valentina tells her, “were else back to Barranquilla.” Tere tells her, “Barranquilla but you told me. We would never step back there every again. Considering those theives, that stole everything.” Juana Valentina tells her, “but there are people there that can help us. So then we can start again.” Tere tells her, “Juana Valentina why are you so stubborn. Remember when we arrived here in Corozal. Ruben Salguero had kept you up all night. Every since you met him. I told you then, we should have returned.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well then begin packing then.” Tere tells her, “no Juana Valentina things have now changed. You have four sisters, if we leave your going to make peace with them. For I know you, when we arrive in Barranquilla. Your going to be regretful, that you left Corozal.” Juana Valentina angrily tells her, “who understands you. Who does understand you? You don’t like nothing, first you kept on insisting and insisting. That I had too stop thinking about Ruben. Become blind and everything. Now that everything has ended, hoping and wishing I could forget him. But now your just not satisfied Terezalsura.” Tere tells her, “listen you leaving Ruben I am pleased about that. He doesn’t suit you. But fighting, with your sisters is another matter.” Juana Valentina tells her, “but I have too keep my mind on other things Tere. I have to keep myself active, so Ruben isn’t in my head again. The only thing that I got for it. Is for my sisters, to hate me because I boss them around. Plus that I am bothering them, nothing else.” Tere tells her, “your going to extremes Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no the bad thing I’m doing is this. I can’t stop thinking about Ruben. No all the problems are over, were leaving right now. Stop complicating things.” Tere asks, “do you think by heading to Barranquilla. Your going to forget Ruben Salguero.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no for I will never forget Ruben Tere no matter where I go. She sadly picks up the portrait of her sisters. Well at least over there, I am not bothering nobody. There’s nobody will bother me.”

Ruben goes over to the hotel. “Excuse me have you seen Todelmundo?” The receptionist tells him, “you mean Egidio Todoelmundo oh he should arrive any minute now.” Ruben tells her, “thank you.” Manuel Efe shows up, “oh Ruben hey have you been looking for me?” Ruben tells him, “no I’m looking for Todoelmundo.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well I came by to change my clothes. I have to head over to your fiances house. She has too chose a new menu, for your reception party for your wedding.” Ruben asks, “what’s wrong with the previous one what it doesn’t work?” Manuel Efe tells him, “she thinks that the last one. Well it will bring bad luck, considering her father and all. You do understand right?” Ruben tells him, “well then I wish you the best of luck.” Manuel Efe asks, “so are you going to come with me?” Ruben tells him, “hey I don’t know nothing about that. Hey Nina how about my keys? Hey thank you.” Ruben asks, “Manuel Efe what did you put on your head? It seems you took a bath with oil and water?” Manuel Efe tells him, “daaa I’m guessing this conditioner isn’t as good as I thought.” Ruben simply laughs.

Ruben turns and sees Todoelmundo. “Oh Todoelmundo hi, so what did you say this morning at the pink house?” Todoelmundo asks, “regarding what?” Ruben tells him, “you know that people deal their arguements using different methods.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well yes that’s true and everyone knows it.” Ruben tells him, “todoelmundo I now have the solution so my sisters can stop fighting. I’m going to need your help.”

Calixto is visting Judge Geremias Guerra. “Oh Juana Valentina is a wonderful marvelous girl comparde. I’m thinking not as a father figure. Just saying that, she wasn’t for you Geremias. In fact Margarita Cruz, is the best companion your ever going too get.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “oh yes she just loves the subject of marriage. She seems like a young girl again. Where are we going to get married? Where are we going to have the party? Where are we going on our honeymoon?” Calixto asks, “are you sure your happier as she is?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “or more so comparde. Can you just image it, at this stage of my life. To find a good friend, to continue the rest of one’s life?” Calixto asks, “will I be the godfather at your wedding.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “of course you will be. The godfather of the wedding salute.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “salute its great Calixto that were able to talk. With some sense of calm.” Calixto tells him,”well I am also looking forward too getting some rest. This business with the harvest, has basically resulted in a lot of work. Its been quite difficult.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well its what you were crying about. Its almost seems like a dream. That all of your troubles, and discomforts are almost over.” Calixto tells him,”yes even though there are some things. That do trouble me, I can’t really enjoy my life. Its the threat of Dona Dona, that everyone of my daughters must be engaged. Before the start of the harvest, they will be given her blessing and better treatment. The one that isn’t, has too leave corozal.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “oh yes now I recall that threat very careful.” Calixto tells him, “well four are at least are engaged. They have a solid foundation, and do want to marry. But Juana Valentina, well there’s no man that interests her.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “now what does Dona think in this regard?” Calixto tells him, “well there’s my fear comparde. At least at this point in time. I thought she would stop being a parakeet. In wanting the juanas to leave corozal. But at this date, she hasn’t said nothing. So I’m not going to talk or mention it, especially these days.”

Todoelmundo has returned to see Tere. “Oh Todoelmundo do you think, that by me mentioning Barranquilla. It was put into Juana Valentina’s head? Oh you know her quite well by now.” Todoelmundo tells her, “but Tere in Barranquilla I will go hungry. Over there I don’t know nobody. I can’t go back and forth, doing various other jobs. But if you are going to Barranquilla, I’m going with you.” Tere utters, “your so very beautiful. Now then changing the subject todoelmundo, why don’t we discuss the girls they do have me so very worried. Nothing will make them reconcile. I know that 10 years will go by. Juana Valentina will regret it. What she could have done, and didn’t do.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well that is what were considering.” Tere tells him, “Todoelmundo I am pretty bored talking about the same thing over and over. Well are we going too do? How are going to make, those girls. To stop fighting and get back together.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well that is why I came.” Tere tells him, “what so you can help me think better?” Todoelmundo tells her, “no Tere Ruben got a sensational idea.” Tere asks, “really what is it? Do tell me what are the details?” Todoelmundo tells her, “before I do that we have to promise. That we’re going to help him out ok.” Tere tells him, “sure I’m certain.”

Calixto tells the judge, “oh I haven’t even had a chance to stop by the girls house. They must be preparing the final details for that pagent. Here’s hoping, that they are behaving like sisters.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “I don’t get it why don’t you explain yourself. What’s going on?” Calixto tells him, “well you know they are fighting among sisters. Ruben is quite worried, but I think this is going to pass.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “oh yes Margarita mentioned something too that effect too me. Yes I am sure, that this will pass. In fact it probably has already passed.” Ruben shows up, “hi godfather. Father I thought you’d be at the ranch.” Calixto tells him, “I decided to rest a bit and talk to my friend here. Trying to solve the problems of the world.” Ruben tells them, “well its great that your both here. I’m going to need the help of you two. Especially you godfather.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “now then even though I don’t know. What your planning, I’m offering my services.” Ruben tells him, “fine then go back 30 years.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “what do you mean?” Ruben tells him, “well once you mentioned when you were younger. That you were a coach.” Calixto asks, “now then explain yourself so we can understand you.” Ruben tells him, “well I have a great solution so the juanas. Can get back together.”

Todoelmundo and Tere are now standing by the dinningroom table. Juana Manny comes down and sees everyone. “Oh no if your had planned, on making Todoelmundo calling us down like a crazy person. To get us all here, so we can talk. Well your wasting my time, as well as you Terezalsura.” Juana Matilde tells her, “mine as well Tere. I just tired of fighting.” Tere tells her, “well no its not but I still think its a good idea. Its simple Ruben needs to talk too all of you.” Ruben has come here on numerous occasions. To talk too us, and gather us together. So why now all the mystery and suspense.” Tere tells them, “well he would like all of you to meet him at his office.” Juana Calidad asks, “why in his office? Oh sor Juana Ines de la cruz, please don’t let anything bad happen.” Juana Bautista asks, “Ruben wants to do a business deal with us? That’s very strange, considering he’s a sagitarious. The archer tells one, what he’s thinking about. What he plans on doing, they are frank and direct. Without any mysteries.” Juana Calidad tells her, “don’t talk in contrast of Ruben. Everyone was made how god wanted them too be. Not like what the signs say. You know what Juana Bautista, I haven’t got the guts to say this until now. You can’t spend your entire life, seeing things through your blasted signs.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen Juana Calidad I have proof I can give you. That my methods are proven fact.” Juana Calidad tells her, “the only thing I know is that destiny doesn’t exisit. Is the voluntary hand of the divine.” Juana Bautista tells her, “great that is all that I needed. That you want to have, a philosphical arguement with me.”

Juana Matilde tells them, “see did you notice that. You two ruin everything, looking back I don’t realize how I could have lived with you people.” Juana Valentina tells her, “enough already let Terezalsura talk.” Juana Manny utters, “here we have a dictator. Its worse getting hit by Robusta Coronado.” Todoelmundo tells them, “well that’s enough Ruben has asked me to take you over there. So I’m not leaving here, until I bring you all there.” Juana Matilde tells him, “if it isn’t the cell keeper man. You know what, I have stopped confiding in you.” Tere tells her, “cell keeper or no enough with the insults and no more arguing Juana Matilde.” Todoelmundo asks, “I’m going on the first turn who’s coming with me?” Juana Valentina tells them, “first will be Juana Matilde with Juana Manny. The second Juana Calidad, and Juana Bautista I am not going.” As she’s ready to head upstairs, Tere grabs her. “Oh no your going as well. Even if I have to drag you by your hair to take you there.” Todoelmundo utters, “first trip I’m taking you two now come with me.” They argue and have no choice but to follow him.

Over at the judge’s place. Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “Ruben what your asking is crazy.” Ruben tells him, “godfather I don’t think its a crazy idea. Considering a man your age, is going to get remarried.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well I’m not that young man as before.” Ruben tells him, “well you can show that age hasn’t won time. I know that yes I can count on you. This is very important, you can’t fail me.” Calixto tells him, “hey Ruben its true but just think about the judge. It might be a hard job on him.” Ruben tells them, “well then this is how I’m going too leave things. I’m leaving because, my sisters should be arriving at my office any minute now. Godfather I knew you were with me bye father.” Judge Geremias Guerra yells out, “Ruben godson get back here.” Ruben yells out, “thank you godfather see you later.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “see that he’s been spending a lot of time with Juana Valentina he has got her. Well her being a rafaga.” Calixto simply glances at him.

Over at the pink house, Juana Bautista is with Orlando. “Now then I’m leaving today, but if things go well I’ll be back the day after tomorrow.” Juana Bautisa tells him, “alright then my the fortunate destiny go with you.” Orlando tells her, “yes may the good fortunate heard you my love. Even if they pay me half, that would be good enough. For them to pay me more, I have to wait for a specialist professor to read it. For another to fact check it, that would take many days. What I want is to spend more time with you.” Todoelmundo returns, “you ready?” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes ready.” Orlando utters, “hi Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells them, “I’ll go get Juana Manny.” Juana Bautisat tells him, “something strange is going on. For on various occasions. We have met with our brother, but this time we have to go see him at his office.” Orlando tells her, “well I don’t see any problems with that. He probably has something, in his office that he wants to show you all. So don’t you worry.” Juana Bautisa utters, “really?” Orlando utters, “yes now calm down. Dear I notice that, your very strange lately. What’s going on?” Juana Bautista tells him, “I saw Juana Valentina’s suitcase half made.” Orlando asks, “is she planning on going anywhere?” Juana Bautista tells him, “I don’t know lately. I’ve only talked to her, on the strictly necessary basics.” Orlando tells her, “this world is very strange here you two are fighting. But are still worried over what she’s doing.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen Juana Valentina will never stop worrying me. It has something to do with blood.” Orlando tells her, “yes I do understand.” Todoelmundo utters, “lets go.” Juana Bautista utters, “yes lets go. They hug and kiss, lets just see what destiny has prepared for us.” Orlando tells her, “this seems like its a farewell for the rest of our lives.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I hope its not for I do really love you Orlando.” Orlando tells her, “I’m really going to help you my life. But I assure you, I’ll be right back. I hope things will be well, bye guys.” Todoelmundo utters, “bye wolf man.” Then the three are off.

Dona Dona is with Margarita Cruz. “I knew you would be here sooner or later.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “you weren’t mistaken.” Dona Dona tells her, “well then do sit down.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “yes thank you. I just image it would be quite early than later. You would be happy, giving me these news.” Margarita Cruz asks, “what news are you refering about?” Dona Dona tells her, “that your going to get married.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well I really didn’t think I would be discussing this topic with you.” Dona Dona ask, “and why not? I was very happy finding this out. Now that you now have a man on your own. You won’t go after your friends husbands again.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “now you know why I didn’t want to mention that detail with you. For it gives you footing, too make those disgusting commentaries.” Dona Dona asks, “so then why are you here then?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “to inform you of who your son is really in love with. Just like I promised you.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh Margarita why don’t we stop touching that topic.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well its for my own tranquility Dona.” Dona Dona tells her, “well I just want too say that you have always been mistaken. Ruben isn’t in love with any of them.”

Dona Dona tells her, “I really do wish I could believe what your telling me. The only thing that I’m certain of. Is what I saw in my son’s eyes, when he was looking at whoever.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well apart from discarding the rest the only one left was Juana Valentina. Geremias and I believe, that once there was a love. Now were convinced on the contrary.” Dona Dona tells her, “I told you we shouldn’t discuss that topic again. Your convictions change directions. Like a russian moutain winds, so lets leave this topic over and done with.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well the attitudes and looks have changed. We figured that its now looks between siblings. The same relationship Ruben, could be having with his other sisters.” Dona Dona tells her, “they are step-sisters. Oh regarding them, what are they up too now?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “they all want to participate in the harvest pagent.” Dona Dona utters, “great now they want to exhibit themselves. Oh yes that is what they want, since their mothers didn’t teach them. How to be modest.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “it seems its my time too leave Dona goodbye.” Once she leaves, Dona Dona sarcastically utters, “between them there’s only a relationship among siblings. Oh dear if only I can truly, undercover the real relationship of Ruben and Juana Valentina. No I must do something, if this comes out there will be quite the scandal. Or else talk about Francisco. No no no, Ruben Calixto is going to marry Maria Delia. For me to rest in peace, but I thank god that Yolanda Del Cabrales stays where she’s going too be.”

Over at the office, the girls are starting to get anxious. Juana Matilde tells him, “listen could you please just tell us what’s going on. I really am in a hurry.” Ruben asks, “and Juana Valentina what happened to her?” Juana Manny tells him, “she will be arriving last with Todoeomundo.” Ruben tells them, “fine we will wait till she shows up. Now I’m going to be making a call. The girls touch everything in the office. “Hello may I please talk to Santiago. Thank you, oh hi Santiago how’s it going. Yes I’m also fixing up all the details. Yes yes your in charge, of the stuff in sincelejo. While I deal with the part of Corozal. Yes I’m also going to pay for that. Yes everything, will be under my account yes. Yes well see you soon Santiago bye.” Juana Valentina shows up and asks, “now then what’s going on?” Ruben tells her, “why don’t you be comfortable. Now then I’m going, to be very clear so you can understand me. I don’t know, if you have noticed but. The sons of the farmers, that were affected by the plague had too quit school. To help and maintain their families.”

Over at the pink house, the guys have arrived. Tere tells them, “now right at this moment the girls are with Ruben at his office.” Octavio tells her, “Todoelmundo has too looks for them everywhere. But Ruben has to get them to show up at his office like this. Just like a certain father of a politician’s son. That I know far too well.” Mauricio tells her, “it seems this short guy is still spouting off his envy rants.” Octavio tells him, “hey its not my fault that someone copies what I think about. If the politician and the warehouse’s son. Didn’t come here, everything would be so very calm.” Miguel tells him, “oh really if it bothers the man. That is so full of curiosity. What are we prohibted by law as well?” Tere yells out, “that’s enough from you guys. Your just like the fighting juanas. Oh caramba, I’m going to get the door. You better not start fighting.” Miguel tells her, “fighting is for people that can’t argue things without fists being involved. Not like an ex-friend of mine.” Octavio tells him, “its strange that Mr. Tejeros talks about ideas. That everyone knows, he’s as flighty as his own girlfriend.” Miguel tells him, “your lucky that I’m not hitting you right now with my fists. I am intelligent, but I also use different arms.” Octavio laughs and tells him, “you smart oh yes dreaming doesn’t cost nothing.” Maria Delia shows up, “hello everyone.” They utter, “hello Maria Delia.” Maria Delia asks, “are you also waiting for the juanas?” They utter, “yes.” Mauricio tells her, “oh yes but they are over there with your fiance.” Maria Delia gets angry, “oh why didn’t he just tell me for me to be there. Oh sometimes Ruben, does me things that I don’t like. I wish I was over there, so I can find out what’s going on.” Mauricio tells her, “listen they might be discussing family matters.” Maria Delia tells them, “but man I’m almost a part of the family. Soon were going to be married, or have you all forgotten?”

Octavio tells her, “oh no we haven’t forgotten.” Mauricio tells her, “yes and thank you so very much for the invitation. My mother will be confirming our presense there.” Maria Delia tells them, “well thank you Mauricio plus all of you guys have been invited as well. The thing is the invitations have yet to be delivered.” They utters, “thank you.” Tere ask, “care for a juice?” They utters, “yes.” Tere utters, “excuse me.” Maria Delia tells them, “now then since were waiting for the Juanas’s arrival. Why don’t I mention all the preparations for the wedding.” Octavio tells her, “you know something how about you tell them. I’m going to help out Terezalsura.” Miguel utters, “me as well I’ll help out Terezalsura.” Mauricio gets up, but he’s stopped. “No Mauricio sit down here I want too talk too you. I just hope that you and Juana Calidad, get married just like me and Rubensito. I’m so glad that your her boyfriend, but sometimes I do pity her.” Mauricio asks, “pity for what?” Maria Delia tells him, “well you know because of what her sisters say about her.” Mauricio asks, “what do you mean?” Maria Delia tells him, “what don’t you know well the thing is… In everything that they do or act. They think she’s a bit stupid.” Mauricio uttes, “you mean to say they think she’s an idiot?” Maria Delia tells him, “yes.” Mauricio repeats, “her sisters think she’s an idiot?” Maria Delia tells him,”yes and everyone is asking how can you be dating. Well a girl like that.” Mauricio angrily replies, “maybe they think I’m an idiot as well.” Maria Delia tells him, “I’m guessing that is so.”

Back at the office, Ruben tells them. “Now then, that is why I have asked you all here today. Now then, what do you all have to say about this?” Juana Matilde tells him, “boy you have hit your head for you’ve gone complete crazy.” Ruben tells her, “Juana Matilde no what I have said isn’t crazy thoughts.” Juana Manny tells her, “well I would do it if I were alone. Well like this forget it.” Juana Calidad tells him, “I’m not going to do it badly accompanied Ruben. I feel pitty for you, and may god forgive me but no. Don’t you count with me.” Ruben asks, “and you what do you have to say about this?” Juana Bautisa tells him, “oh you have left me a bit unsettled Ruben. I’d like to consider it carefully, before giving you an answer.” Ruben tells them, “now then all of you think about this clearly. Then tomorrow morning, you give me your definate answer. I know that if you really put your head into this. Your going to say yes.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen nobody has asked me my opinion. But one doesn’t have to do a consultation, to see what needs to be done. I want to talk too you all in private. Ruben leaves and she tells them. We are all going to help out, its in us to give back please.” Juana Manny tells her, “listen didn’t you get it clear in your head. When are you going to stop ordering us around.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen Juana Manny what is clear is our roses. Don’t have to effect, those poor children that need our help. You remember, when we helped the unfortunate poor, when the plague showed up. Do you all recall, have you thought for once. What would have happened, if we hadn’t have done nothing for them. If we wouldn’t have given them medicines and things. Listen they need us, I’m not going to play deaf when they are calling out no sir. Girls I know for a fact, neither of us are going to relaxed if we don’t do this.”

Juana Calidad tells them, “yes Juana Valentina is correct helping others in their time of need. Is what needs to be done.” Juana Matilde tells her, “fine ok I’ll do it. I want everyone to be clear on this. I’m not doing this because you have decided too do this. I’m doing this because of those kids. I would feel bad if I didn’t do it.” Juana Valentina tells them, “listen it would be easy for me to say no. Then go back to Barranquilla. For that is my intention, but one has to learn to seperate what’s personal from the rest. I will help them out.” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes because you are an aries. You can’t show your back its not your sign. The kids can also count on me.” Juana Manny tells them, “well I’m going to do this for Ruben. It doesn’t mean I want to continue being your friends.” Juana Valentina tells them, “something between us has broken. Things will never be like it was, I know it might be important to all of you but its the truth. Then she goes too the door. Ruben you may come back.” Ruben returns and asks, “well then what have you all decided?” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes Ruben you may count on us.” Ruben asks, “how about you?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes me as well.” Ruben tells them, “I’m so glad that I could count on all of you.”

Back at the pink house, the guys are bored silly hearing Maria Delia’s plans. “Now then the honeymoon, is where we planned on going before. Its just a shame that Rubensito can’t fly a plane. Its the only thing that we need, to make this trip fantastic.” Mauricio grabs the glasses, “ok I’m going to take this back to Terezalsura. She might need help, so I’ll be right back.” Octavio utters, “hey I’ll go as well.” Maria Delia tells him, “thank you Mauricio. Then she grabs Miguel, “oh no your going to sit with me. I want too talk too you. Hey between the two of us, I’m going to tell you something. I admire you.” Miguel ask, “and why are you saying that. Where is that coming from?” Maria Delia tells him, “well boy being a friend of the juanas seems to be very good for you but. When one is looked upon with bad eyes. Things are probably very difficult.” Miguel asks, “I don’t understand you.” Maria Delia tells him, “listen the juanas accept the other boyfriends. With certain agreement, but with you they are reseved. Hey don’t tell me, that you haven’t noticed?” Miguel tells her, “no.” Maria Delia tells him, “well it seems you are a bit flighty as well. Juana Matilde and you, are truly made for one another.” Miguel utters, “so it seems I’m not well liked by my future sisters-in-law.” Maria Delia tells him, “it seems they think. You don’t have a great personality than the rest.”

Octavio shows up, “listen inform Juana Manny I can’t wait any longer for her. Tell her I’ll see her tomorrow.” Mauricio tells her, “yes inform Juana Calidad the same thing. But do tell her, I’ll be visiting her tomorrow morning very early. When these gentlemen, are still in their beds heard me.” Miguel tells her, “yes tell Juana Matilde the same thing. Ok Tere bye.” Octavio uttes, “yes bye Tere.” They utter, “bye Maria Delia.” Tere tells them, “well I don’t think the juanas will be available. For they have to wake up pretty early tomorrow.”

The next morning at a park, all the girls are running. Todoelmundo is screaming at them, “yes move it move it. Yes with a lot of attention and ethusiasium. One more round you get water, yes everyone move it movie it. Now then five more turns, you all are doing pretty good.” Ruben shows up, “hey Todoelmundo how are our players.” Todoelmundo tells him, “hey Ruben this is more difficult that I thought.” Ruben asks, “why are you saying this?” Todoelmundo tells him, “they hardly look at one another. I don’t think this is going too work.” Ruben tells him, “todoelmundo yes a group that doesn’t work together is a bad team.” Todoelmundo tells him, “yes those few words I understand but. I hope slowly by slowly, they will give in.” Ruben tells him, “yes they will but use all your methods and tactics.” Todoelmundo tells him, “ok boys have energy come on move it.” Juana Matilde yells out, “your a man without sin. Your going to finish us off.” Todoelmundo simply laughs, as does Ruben. Ruben tells him, “I have a meeting with our sponsers.” Todoelmundo tells him, “yes may it go well for you.” Ruben tells him, “you know what you could try. Either using their pride against them, or build up the other team.” Todoelmundo tells him, “sure I’ll give it a shot.” Ruben tells them, “Well then see you later. I have tons to do still, girls I haven’t met the other girls yet but. I’m sure they aren’t as tough as you all. Come on have energy girls. You all can do it.” Ruben glances at Juana Valentina before taking off.

 

EPISODE 94

Ruben is trying to finish his job, but Manuel Efe has arrived and is bothering him. “Hey I went over to the pink house. Nobody is there, I went back to the hotel looking for Todoelmundo. If he could give me more information about them. I didn’t find him either, I said too myself. He speaks in french, well I sometimes I talk to myself in french. Its also a way to practice the language. Well sometimes, its in Italian anyway. In this town nobody talks french nor italian. So what am I going too do then. Well then I have to me myself. Well I said to myself, then in spanish. I don’t understand nothing. The only one that should know, something about the juanas. Well its Ruben, so that is why I’m here.” Ruben tells him, “yes they are training.” Manuel Efe utters, “training?” Ruben tells him, “yes or should I say it in french for you too understand me.” Manuel Efe asks, “what for anyway?” Ruben tells him, “for a soccer game.” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen just tell me the entire story once and for all. Don’t just mention tid bits here and there.” Ruben tells him, “its very simply Manuel Efe the juanas. Will be participating in a soccer game, that benefits the children of the farmers. That had to stop going to school, because of the plague. So now then, I have to talk to the sponsors for the soccer game.” Manuel Efe tells him, “hey you do what ever your doing.” Ruben asks, “have you manage to talk too them?” Juanita tells him, “no I haven’t yet.” Manuel Efe tells him, “a soccer game full of women. Yes people in the states, would understand that. Women participate in various sports over there. Daaa here in corozal, never would I have thought it.”

Todoelmundo is getting the girls too do some stretches. “Now then 22,23, 24,25. Girls stretch those muscles, that you haven’t used in a long while. 26,27,28,29,30. Yes very good, now then get some rest see you all tomorrow.” Juana Calidad tells him, “what your doing Todoelmundo is a sin. Your making us all suffer so.” Juana Matilde tells him, “a sin your doing a crime heard me.” Juana Manny yells out, “what you all are rag dolls or what? These are the training methods.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I’m not against this but there must be an equilibrium you must start slow then fast. You making us do everything all at once. That is just too much, one can’t do this.” Juana Valentina tells them, “hey the trainer is Todoelmundo nobody else. We have too pay attention too him. Or else why say yes to playing. Oh what failure of sportsmanship.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen we all have a right to have an opinion. Yes if one doesn’t have an opinion. One doesn’t have personality, if one has an opinion its bad as well. Especially you Juana Valentina, I’ve had about enough with all of you up to my crown. Hey no fregue.” Juana Valentina utters, “thank you.” Juana Calidad tells them, “you know what its true. If I don’t say it, more scandalous. But I am a decent person, but everyone is an idiot. Listen too me I’m not an idiot.”

(When did Mauricio, have a chance to talk to Juana Calidad? To tell her what her sisters thought about her?)

Juana Valentina utters, “why would she say that?” Juana Manny tells her, “the nun just flipped out. If I continue listening too the stupid things. That my sisters have to say. I’m going to end up the same way. Hey Todoelmundo tomorrow at the same time.” Todoelmundo utters, “yes the same time.” Juana Bautista asks, “trainer may I leave now so I can head home to shower and change? I also need some rest, hopefully this won’t bother the older sister. Who thinks she’s superior to the rest excuse me.” Juana Valentina looks at Tere and tells her, “see Tere see even if I open my mouth to say something. Even if its just to drink water. See how my sisters react, it bothered them oh how beautiful. I said were going to win, I gave him my word. We’re going to win, but as soon as this is done. Were packing up and leaving here. This is so boring, I hope too never see this town ever again.” Tere utters, “see that Todoelmundo. I don’t think this is going too work.” Todoelmundo tells her, “of course it has all the ingredients that it could work Terezalsura. We get the juanas to work all together, for a great cause. Soccer is played as a team, like Ruben says. That way they can talk to one another, instead of insulting one another like they were.” Tere utters, “oh yes well then lets go then. She gets up and yells in pain. Oh todoelmudo you were very tough sonny.”

Manuel Efe is having a rant, “yes in women one can’t count on them. Here I thought, that Maria Delia was doing a great job. Dividing the juanas, and just look. They are all going to work as a team for a soccer match. To divide and conquer is the saying. But Maria Delia, isn’t even a great gossiper. Its so easy, anyway its my only arms in this that I can use. She’s the only one, and I don’t have anymore. Oh yuck, what did they sell me for my hair.”

At the pink house, Todoelmundo is with the guys. “Now what’s important listen you all, you all give them energy and support them in this.” Tere tells them, “yes boys you have been helping them. In everything, that the juanas have been doing.” Ocatvio tells her, “well I’m just saying. That I’m talking for myself, for I don’t even know these men. What I want to say Tere, Juana Manny knows that she has my help and support. Very unconditional, well till the end.” Miguel tells him, “Juana Matilde also knows she can count on my help and support. Well its not in repeating, the presense of Mr. Portoreal. I also have a great personality.” Todoelmundo tells them, “well go too where they are traning. Give them the support over there boys.” Mauricio tells him,”listen I wake up at 5am so I can join my Cadi for church. Of course I’m going to support her in this as well.” Juana Calidad utters, “ave maria purisima.” Mauricio utters, “sin pecado concebido.” Juana Matilde ask, “Tere I want a rum please.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen here drinking rum with sports doesn’t go along well together. Your now a soccer player. Drink a lemonade, its more healthy.” Miguel is ready to give her his juice. Juana Matilde angrily replies, “Miguel finish drinking that for were leaving here. You stop being so bold girl, if I want a rum I’m drinking it and that’s final.” Tere grabs her face, Juana Valentina utters. “Girl Juana Matilde grow up.” Miguel takes Juana Matilde out of the house. Tere uttes, “dear lord dear lord.” Juana Valentina utters, “see that Terezalsura. Were from different distinctive worlds. Its just like this.” Tere utters, “unbelieveable all of you are a bunch of spoiled brats that’s what you are. Hey your making me so very bored.” Juana Valentina utters, “at least they have someone supporting them. I have nobody, I am alone.” Tere gives her a hug, “you have me so relax.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh yes I have you and your scolding me.”

Outside Juana Matilde tell Miguel. “You know what I think Miguel, everything that my sisters tell me. Is for me to feel badly, they want to hurt me.” Miguel tells her, “you know something I just think its repeated by my ex-friends. Yes I don’t like it either but, I do feel awful.” Juana Matilde utters, “this just shocks me. You know something, intead of thinking about stupid things. Lets go for a walk, this pink house is more boring than every.” Miguel utters, “yes lets go now.”

Next to leave the house is Juana Calidad and Mauricio. “Listen Cadi, I thought clearly and doubted in telling you. But in the end, that’s why I called you last night. I had too tell you, what your sisters really thought about you. I just had too tell you.” Juana Calidad tells him, “if I were that stupid like my sisters said. I wouldn’t have been able, to take care of this house financially. It has been quite difficult Mauricio, let me tell you.” Mauricio tells her, “listen I know that and you don’t have too repeat it. Look at me my love, don’t think about that at all. Just forget all about it. Ok lets go, you can image arriving late at a meeting with Dona Dona.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well let the lord protect us.” Mauricio tells her, “yes plus favor us as well. I wonder what she wants?”

Juana Manny asks Octavio, “hey scary frog what do you think that Dona Dona wants to tell us?” Octavio tells her, “well I don’t know firecracker we’re just going to have too. Well hold our curiosity until its our turn to see her. For I’m not asking that politician.” Juana Manny tells him, “well I’m not asking the nun either.”

Todoelmundo tells Juana Bautista, “its such a shame Juana Bautista seeing you all this way. Before it was united for everything, now it seperate for everything.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well the negative parts of the signs have come out. What’s going on in our astrology, well it hasn’t favoured us.” Juana Valentina looks at Todoelmundo, “well I think we should have a proper training schedule. We can do a theory one, you know explain to us clearly the rules of soccer. Hey you have paper and pen right?” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes its right here. We will do it right here, figuring out everything right now.” Juana Manny annoyed goes to the door with Octavio. “Man nothing compares to her man. Oh my scary frog, I’ll make a goal too just show my sisters how good I really am.” Octavio tells her, “yes my firecracker your also going to be the queen of the harvest.” Juana Manny yells out, “my carriage will be the best of everyone.” Then they take off.

Juana Calidad and Mauricio are in the room. Mauricio asks, “hey why are we in this room anyway Cadi.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well I don’t know. She only asks people in here, when there’s something very important too discuss. Nobody is suppose to bother her, when she’s in here. Remember when she had that weird illness, and she was just lying here strangely. Like a mummy, she didn’t move or talk at all.” Mauricio tells her, “shh she’s coming.” Juana Calidad prays once more and turns to face her. Dona Dona enters and closes the door. “How are your parents Mauricio?” Mauricio tells her, “they are well Dona Dona thank you for asking.” Dona Dona ask, “and your sisters?” Juana Calidad tells her, “very healthy thank god.” Dona Dona tells them, “now then please sit down the two of you. Now what do you do in the house?” Juana Calidad asks, “I don’t understand the question?” Dona Dona asks, “apparently every one of you is in charge of something or no in that house?” Juana Calidad tells her, “I’m in charge of the money but do other things. Well to cook, wash dishes and clothes. Plus iron, and other household chores.” Dona Dona tells them, “well I asked you here too discuss you being together.” Mauricio asks, “us? What do you mean?” Dona Dona asks, “tell me about you two how are things going.” Mauricio tells her, “well yes very well right? I have planned on going to Bogota, to study a proper profession. You know that I like that career. But I don’t know if I should not go, and instead help out my father with his political campaign. Well then later at the governership.”

Dona Dona tells him, “alright but I wasn’t referring too that. How about you two as a couple?” Juana Calidad tells her, “we are formally dating Dona Dona.” Mauricio takes her hand and squeezes it. Juana Calidad pushes it away, and tells her. “Well we haven’t done anything, that we are ashamed of no sir.” Dona Dona smiles then ask, “I mean your plans are you serious? Will you be getting married.” Mauricio takes Juana Calidad’s hand once more. “Now I know Dona Dona, that you might not like this but. I really love Juana Calidad, with all of my heart.” Juana Calidad tells her, “well Mauricio is corresponded by me as well. The saints are witness to this, I’m saying the truth.” Mauricio tells her, “well what I want to do most of all. In this life is too marry her.” Juana Calidad smiles and Dona asks, “and you?” Juana Calidad tells her, “I don’t like to talk about these things in front of people.” Dona Dona tells her, “you can count on my discreation. Now then do you want to marry Mauricio Fuentelafria?” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes senora.” Dona Dona ask, “well then have you decided on a date?” Mauricio tells her, “well no but I suppose its soon.” Dona Dona asks, “you suppose?” Mauricio tells her, “well when ever Juana Calidad wishes. You see I have already proposed properly. I’m just waiting for a response.” Juana Calidad tells her, “I said I was going to think about it.” Dona Dona ask, “so what have you decided?” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes.” Mauricio asks, “well why didn’t you tell me anything?” Juana Calidad tells him, “I didn’t have the guts Mauricio.” Dona Dona tells them, “now then what did you think about?” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes I want to marry Mauricio.” Mauricio smiles, “you do?” Dona Dona simply smiles and nods.

Over at the dolorosa, Poncho tries to talk to Octavio. “Listen I am repeating, we have been friends ever since we were kids. But you can’t ruin a good friendship, just because of three girls.” Octavio tells him, “hey when talking like that. Don’t you dare mention Juana Manny Poncho.” Octavio tells him, “hey they are treating my Juana Manny badly.” Poncho tells him, “even so does that mean your going to forget Miguel Tejeros and Mauricio Fuentelafria. Your friends your entire lives.” Octavio tells him, “they took and showed their gold. Poncho asks, “and you showing off pure gold.” Mauricio shows up, Poncho utters. “Hey there’s the other one to complicate things.” Mauricio sits down, “hey Poncho give me a really cold beer please. So Poncho how goes it around here?” Poncho tells him, “oh what a great question to ask.” Mauricio tells her, “apparently its quite empty in here. Better than, well its best that its very empty.” Octavio tells him, “you know something Poncho. Now that the elections are coming up. Its best that you, don’t allow any politicianas around here. You don’t want the place to lose your prestiage.” Mauricio tells him, “you know something Poncho. Soon the elections are going to come up. Your going to make a lot of money, because people with money will be coming by. Not carpenters, or people that paint houses who are always without a cent.” Octavio angrily gets up, “hey what do you have against the carpenter business?” Mauricio asks, “and you do you have something against politics so talk.” Octavio tells him, “don’t you dare touch me.” Mauricio tells him, “well don’t you touch me either.” Poncho gets inbetween, “hey enough already don’t start this again. Enough with this fighting.” Mauricio tells him, “hey you started it.”

The girls are sitting once more in the livingroom. Ruben and Calixto are there as well. Juana Valentina tells him, “you know I’ve never played soccer until now. All this exercise, I just feel ready you know prepared for anything.” Calixto tells her, “you might have never played before but. Apparently Ruben says, there are many conditions.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well for me Don Calixto the conditions aren’t very important. But the dedication, and hard work that one puts into what people do. Just like the concert, hey when have I ever got together a musical group. Never, not even doing the chorography but everything turned out great.” Juana Matilde tells her, “it turned out great because I sang girl.” Juana Calidad tells her, “no senora hey you can’t say that. Considering I also participated.” Ruben tells them, “enough stop talking about the concert its over.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes lets discuss the soccer game. I am telling you Don Calixto, I assure you I’m just saying. That game we’re going too win, because we’re going to win it. Yes for the kids, the sponser, hey and us as well. Your going too see.” Calixto tells her, “well yes the important part is your involved in something that is worthwhile. Then Ruben won’t be bothering me, regarding the ranch hands children’s education.” Ruben tells them, “yes were going to make a lot of money. But the important part is everyone plans as a team.” Calixto asks, “now on to other matters. Has the committee contacted you, in regards of the harvest pagent?” Juana Valentina tells him, “well not yet.” Calixto tells her, “well you have too be prepared.” Juana Bautista tells him, “father with that there’s a problem father. We all want to be queen.”

Juana Manny tells him, “yes and why does it have too be Juana Valentina? Is she more beautiful, or intelligent than the rest of us?” Calixto tells her, “oh it not like that at all. I love you all for being the same. All of you are beautiful and intelligent. Capable of doing so many things. But it was the mayor, who decided that Juana Valentina should be the queen. But if its another one, well that’s no problem with me. I love you all.” Juana Matilde tells him, “father definately I should be the queen. Its a simple reason, I’m more famous than the five of you.” Ruben angrily tells them, “enough already stop arguing.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey this is a problem between sisters. We’re going to fix this in private Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde tells her, “stop like that in front of people then.” Juana Valentina tells her, “shut up.” Calixto tells her, “ok enough with the arguing. I have come by to tell you all, that were in the middle of the harvest. Soon were going to get our first paycheque.” Juana Calidad tells her, “how delicious father. Oh thank you too saint astokio bendita, and the virgin moulata.” Ruben tells them, “now first what were going to pay. Is the bank, then the loan people.” Calixto tells them, “yes but after that on our second cheque. All of you won’t have to worry about a thing, all of you will get back everything that you lost.” Juana Manny picks up the tray and tells him, “yes and its about time.” Juana Valentina tells him, “we’re very happy that all your heart work. Your dedication, has at last resulted in this at last.” Juana Matilde tells her, “you mentioned us you do like including everyone do you. Why do you continue talking for us?” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Matilde if your not happy then say your not happy Don Calixto and that’s final.” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey I told you already.” Calixto stops it, “enough.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes father that does make me happy.” Ruben tells her, “Juana Matilde that’s enough. Stop fighting even if your provoked.” Calixto tells them, “now then I’ll be sustaining all of you for the future. Everything that I told you, when you arrived in corozal. Its all ready, and each of you can dedicate yourself into doing what ever you want.” Juana Bautista excited asks, “so once again I’ll get back my studio? Juana Manny with her boxing coach. Juana Matilde her music teacher, Juana Calidad her economic store.” Calixto tells her, “yes and what ever Juana Valentina asks for.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well Juana Valentina can’t get what she wants. Plus like before, she wants nothing from you. Remember she’s an aries, so don’t you forget it.”

Calixto tells them, “so everyone think about what you want. What do you want to do in this life? I’m guessing you Juana Manny, after your experience in the ring. With that giant of a girl, won’t want to box ever again.” Juana Manny tells her, “no that is over even though sometimes I really do want to punch certain people.” Calixto gets up, “now then think about it then you can tell me. Now I just want to tell everyone, that being next too your father again. Well it won’t be very hard for any of you again. Think also about your futures, to those that are going to get married. I’m not going too oppose of any of the matches. I might have arrived late in your lives but. Here I am.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes that is true.” Calixto tells Ruben, “oh we better get going home. Or else Dona, will get angry were not on time for dinner.” Ruben utters, “yes for dinner.” Calixto utters, “think about your lives and your futures bye girls.” Juana Valentina looks at Ruben, “I need too talk to you.” Ruben asks, “yes why?” Juana Valentina tells him, “well Ruben I don’t know nothing. I have many doubts regards the soccer game Ruben. Nobody has told me nothing. You haven’t told me, who is giving us our uniforms? What color they are going too be? Who’s making sure the money and contract. Is going to go well, we don’t want another Robusta Coronado again.” Annoyed once more that they aren’t talking about their relationship. Ruben angrily tells her, “hey just ask todoelmundo. Ask him all those questions alright excuse me.”

Over at the salguero house, Dona Dona tells Ruben. “See they just love to show themselves off.” Ruben utters, “oh mother the harvest pagent was my idea not them.” Calixto tells her, “the idea of one of my daughters being a queen was the mayor.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes but you have all decided to go through what he wants.” Calixto asks, “Dona in regards to the talk. You had with Juana Calidad and Mauricio. How did that go?” Dona Dona tells him, “you don’t miss a step Mr. Salguero. It went fine.” Calixto asks, “so that means you talked what you wanted to talk?” Dona Dona utters, “yes that’s correct. Ruben ask the daughter of Margarita Cruz, to come with her boyfriend to see me tomorrow.” Ruben tells her, “the boyfriend’s name is Octavio Portoreal mother.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes I know that. Oh girl, bring me a mineral water to my room please excuse me.” Calixto utters, “sure go ahead. I had hoped, that Juana Calidad would at least tell me something. Ophelia picks up her plates. But she didn’t, so I had hoped that Dona might have let it slip. To discuss the encounter.” Ruben tells him, “when my mother wants she can be very mysterious. Old man did you see how my sisters were. I told you the fight with my sisters is serious.” Calixto tells him, “yes and I told you that’s normal between siblings. In any case, I am happy that your worrying about your sisters. Now all that’s left, is for your mother to be the same woman as before. Then our happiness will be complete.” Ruben utters, “yes old man that’s all that we need.”

Juana Calidad is brushing her hair, when Tere shows up. “Tere I really need too talk to someone. I’m glad that you came.” Tere combs her hair, “my dear your a very sweet girl. I don’t know what happened to you today. You became very nasty today, with your sisters it utterly shocked me. That has left me very worried.” Juana Calidad tells her, “listen Tere I am not an idiot. That isn’t what I want too talk about. Tere I need to tell you, what occured today. I don’t know what too do. Or how are these things?” Tere asks, “what happened?” Juana Calidad tells her, “I think that Mauricio asked my hand in marriage today.” Tere asks, “what do you mean?” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes it was in front of Dona Dona.” Tere asks, “just tell me.” Juana Calidad tells her, “well I knew sooner or later this was going to happen. But I imaged, that Mauricio’s parents would ask my father for my hand. Yes that is the idea I had, or understood. Anyway the conversation of today was. How can I put this, very compromising.”

Gualberto and Mauricio are at the dolorosa. “You mean you asked formally the nun’s hand in marriage? She said yes, hey why didn’t you tell me before.” Mauricio tells him, “well you don’t understand I asked Dona Dona for her hand.” Gualberto almost chokes and asks, “you asked Dona Dona to marry you?” Mauricio just laughs, “oh Gualberto oh the things you think about? No I asked Dona Dona, if I could marry Juana Calidad. Juana Calidad told her yes, its so strange even I got confused.” Gualberto tells him, “now then the main thing is your going to marry the nun right?” Mauricio tells him, “yes that’s right.” Gualberto tells him, “so you asked through Dona Dona if you could marry the nun. Well the thing is, now that she has told you yes. You have full approval of Dona Dona. Well everything is now ready.” Mauricio tells him, “well the thing is I don’t know even know what’s left is to ask for her hand. Because in the end Dona Dona, isn’t Juana Calidad’s mother.” Gualberto tells him, “yes that is true.” Mauricio tells him, “but I swear to you Gualberto. I don’t want that episode to repeat in my life. Dona Dona was very amicable, but can you image. Being locked up with her, talking about your dating situation. Plus talking about your future plans, oh man that is pretty hard.” Gualberto tells him, “I’m glad that I wasn’t in your shoes.” Mauricio asks, “now I’m going to ask you for a favour. Don’t tell nobody, what I told you ok. Well that they, my future brother in-laws that’s unfortunate. Yes unfortuanate, yes gets involved with my personal life of me and Juana Calidad.” Gualberto tells him, “hey relax Maudi you can count on my silence.” Mauricio tells him, “well then see you tomorrow. I have to get up early, to help with Juana Calidad’s training early in the morning. So I need to get some rest.”

The next morning, Maria Delia in her sport outfit and walking with Manuel Efe. “Oh tell me do you think, that Ruben will like my surprise.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well of course yes.” Maria Delia tells him, “well I hope so for I’ve never played this game before. I don’t even know, how to hit a ball but I will learn.” Manuel Efe tells her, “learning the game isn’t important but you spending time with your future in-law that is more important. Good morning everyone, let me all tell you something.” Maria Delia smiles and utters, “hello everyone.” Manuel Efe tells them, “Maria Delia got really interested in your charity job. So she arrived to surprise all of you.” Maria Delia sits on Ruben’s lap, “do you like my idea Rubensito?” Ruben tells her, “sure yes yes.” Maria Delia tells them, “were all going to be a great team?” Juana Valentina tells her, “we will see about that.” Ruben tells her, “I think you should ask todoelmundo since he’s the trainer. Aren’t the girls already complete?” Todoelmundo tells him, “oh man of course Maria Delia can join. We completely forgot, to add your future bride.” Juana Valentina tells her, “enough chatting lets start.” Todoelmundo tells them, “yes Juana Valentina has the idea lets start training.” Manuel Efe simply stares as Juana Valentina passes by. Juana Matilde tells him, “hey todoelmundo come over here. Tell me, why does she have every reason. Hey don’t act strange, if in the end Juana Valentina becomes the star of the soccer game. Be careful she might end up the trainer sonny. I’m just warning you that’s all, save your position my life.” Todoelmundo yells out, “ok everyone 1,2,3, 4, 5, 6.” Manuel Efe tells Ruben, “let me tell you Ruben. Juana Valentina wearing that stretch outfit wow. You really do see, daaa. Well you also see, daaa. I know that she’s your sister but. You can’t deny she looks quite sexy.” Todoelmundo tells him, “hey Ruben listen this is our second day of training. We still haven’t managed to do nothing.” Ruben tells him, “they haven’t used stragedies and tactics of a team.” Manuel Efe asks, “what haven’t you managed to do of what?” Todoelmundo tells him, “I mean advancement of the sport material.” Manuel Efe tells him, “hey I can help you I took a course with Franklin and Bauer. That’s the truth, you know that my father got me involved with everything.”

(Franklin and Bauer, deal with sporting equipment.)

Over at the house, Ophelia gives Dona Dona and the judge coffee. Calixto shows up, “hey I can smell that delicious aroma coffee all over the house. Thank you Ophelia.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “hi comparde.” Calixto utters, “yes hello comparde. So how are the wedding preparations comparde?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well not so good for Margarita for she has been busy. With the final arrangement of the harvest festival. So she hasn’t been able to dedicate herself in the wedding preparations.” Dona Dona tells him, “one needs a lot of time. Just look at me, I’ve been spending practically one year. Dedicating myself to Ruben Calixto’s and Maria Delia’s wedding. Yes its true, we have a few unfortunate set backs. In a couple of months, that wedding is over. Then I can finally get some rest.” Calixto tells him, “well it seems the harvest festival will the best party of the year. Isn’t that right comparde?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “yes of course comparde. Were smelling like roses now, considering the plague that hit us comparde. Its like a resurrection.” Dona Dona tells them, “I’m guessing the iligitimate girls must be overjoyed. The parties and the dancing is what they most like.” Calixto tells her, “Dona forgive me but your exaggerating again. Girls of that age, like to enjoy themselves. But yes they do worry about everyone else. In fact they are now worried, over those kids that couldn’t go too school. Considering the tragedy.” Dona Dona ask, “help out how?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “they are going to play a game of soccer. They are being sponsered by a group. With that money, the kids will be able to continue their studies.” Dona Dona asks, “what type of job is that a soccer game? Oh yes more of a mess, that facinates them.” Calixto tells her, “no Dona its not what you think they must train everyday. Its a tough physical job, its an admirable job.” Dona Dona tells them, “umda now the iligitimates are the defender of children’s of corozal. Its all that we needed.”

(Soccer originated they say, in China, Greece, and Rome. Then went around the world, in the latin american countries.)

Over at the game, the guys show up but cause more problems. Miguel yells out, “your doing great Juana Matilde.” Octavio yells out, “your great firecracker.” Miguel yells out, “hey only you can do this.” Octavio yells out, “yeah your doing a great job that’s it. Oh yes your a great athlete.” Octavio points to his watch, and Juana Manny cross the area. Which annoys Juana Valentina, “hey please don’t interupt the game Juana Manny.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey stop being a meddler.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen seriously you have to at least finish this exercise. Get back in here.” Juana Manny tells her, “no listen Todoelmundo we need to talk. Listen scary frog and I, have a meeting with Dona Dona. We have to go now.” Todoelmundo asks, “can’t you go later?” Octavio tells him, “no no hey the meeting is with Dona Dona. You can’t go late too that.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well if that’s the case and go then.” Juana Manny tells him, “listen if Dona Dona meddles with me I will respond.” Todoelmundo tells him, “hey tell her oh dear. Now everyone back too work.” Octavio tells her, “firecracker don’t fight with Dona Dona.” Juana Valentina yells out, “Juana Manny get back here. Listen everyone stop it, if anybody has to leave early warn us in anticipation. Is everyone hearing me?” They utter, “yes.” Miguel yells out, “Juana Matilde is the best out of everyone.” Juana Matilde yells out, “yes my life I already know that.” Gualberto utters, “hi Octavio.” Octavio yells out, “oh man its a good thing were leaving the air is starting to get heavy.” Mauricio tells Todoelmundo, “here you go.” Todoelmundo tells him, “thank you for the balls Mauricio.” Mauricio tells him, “hey no problem. Its the courtesy of my father’s campaign.” Todoelmundo asks, “hey about about getting our uniforms. Out of the curtesy of your father?” Mauricio tells him, “hey you should be happy with the balls.” Todoelmundo uttes, “thank you.” Mauricio sees Miguel, “you know what Gualberto lets leave for the air her is getting bad.” Miguel utters, “that guy doesn’t know anything about sports. Hey Juana Matilde, you have a lot of grace.” Orlando shows up and says hello to Gualberto. Then hello to Juana Bautista, she runs into his arms. Juana Calidad runs towards Mauricio. Juana Valentina yells out, “Juana Bautista Juana Caliad where are you going? Oh what a bad example, you two are making.”

Juana Bautista asks, “so how did it go in Bogota?” Orlando tells her, “very good my love. I returned, and went to the house. Then over to the dolorosa, Poncho told me about the soccer game. Oh that’s a great idea.” Juana Bautista ask, “do you like it?” Orlando tells her, “yes its just incredible.” Juana Valentina yells out, “enough Juana Bautista.” Juana Bautista tells him, “you know when she starts up that way. All I want to do is leave to Bogota with you. Come on lets leave here.” Miguel yells out, “hey your the greatest Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde stops playing, “I’m bored now come on Miguel lets go and you can buy me a rum.” Juana Valentina yells out, “Juana Matilde get back here.” Juana Matilde yells out, “what you have is a lot of jealous. Here take this.” She throws the water bottle at her. Juana Valentina tells her, “oh that is just aggression. I’m just so bored of this, there’s just no respect anymore. Oh how embarssing to the rest of the team.” Maria Delia tells her, “oh Juana Valentina calm down its just so unjust. You worrying over your training, and your sisters. None of them, are really listing too you girl. Well I heard commentary from the boys. They’re just jealous, because your going to be the queen of the harvest.” Juana Valentina ask, “seriously?”

Ruben is trying too work, but gets another visit from Manuel Efe. “It seems that you’ve gotten, into a habit of visiting me lately.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes because we should bound once more in the ties of our friendship.” Ruben simply shakes his hand, “ok here you go.” Manuel Efe asks, “Rubencho ok but I guess you have a lot of work too do.” Manuel Efe asks, “I guess that this years harvest was pretty good. Well good was it anyways?” Ruben tells him, “for your information its the best harvest we’ve had in over 10 years.” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh yes very good daa very good. But I mean your not going to have nothing else. You know because, of all the debts and loans that you asked.” Ruben tells him, “we have enough to pay each and every one including yours. Plus we will get something at least.” Manuel Efe asks, “is it enough?” Ruben tells him, “sufficiant enough it seems your not happy with that news.” Manuel Efe tells him, “Rubencho you can’t image, of course I do I am very happy yes very good.” When he doesn’t leave, Ruben gets annoyed. “Hey don’t you have something better too do. Instead of watching me here.” Manuel Efe asks, “am I making you uncomfortable?” Ruben tells him, “yes your making me very uncomfortable. All your doing is staring at me all this time.” Manuel Efe tells him, “I just pity you, I just hate too see that your working oh so very hard. You have so many worries, the debts the payments. Your future plans, everything. Hey if you want, I’ll help out with the soccer game. It probably takes too much of your time.” Ruben tells him, “truthfully not that much.” Manuel Efe tells him, “so the opposite team that they are competiting against. I guess its women from sincelejo?” Ruben tells him, “yes.” Manuel Efe asks, “and how did you manage to get a team here? Who which people did you talk too?” Ruben tells him, “hey Manuel Efe this seems like an interogation. You want to know everythiing regarding that soccer game. Alright I will tell you.”

Over at the salguero house, Dona Dona is now with Juana Manny and Octavio. “So tell me are you planning on marrying. Since every young couple thinks about this. But what I want too know is this, if you have made concrete plans?” Juana Manny asks, “why do you want too know?” Octavio taps her leg, “no Dona Dona nothing has been planned yet.” Dona Dona tells them, “well now is the time to organize.” Juana Manny tells her, “what does it look like were old or something?” Octavio tells her, “listen Juana Manny Dona Dona is only saying this for our own good. Yes Dona Dona, we have plans on getting married. I am waiting on a loan, to build up my own business. To financially support my Juana Manny. Plus the family were thinking of having.” Dona Dona ask, “so that means you have decided to stay and live in Corozal.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes with Judge Geremias Guerra and my mother. If you don’t like it, then its worse for you.” Dona Dona tells her, “it seems you don’t like me Juana Manny. Well in what you two decide, it doesn’t worry me.” Juana Manny asks, “and why are you asking so very much?” Octavio tries hard to control Juana Manny. He tells her, “Dona Dona Juana Manny also wants to marry me. Dona Margarita understands, and accepts our decision to marry. Even though, we haven’t formally discuss the matter together.” Dona Dona asks, “and you want do you plan on doing? Are you going to continue with the boxing?” Juana Manny tells her, “no I was taught by punches that I had to change my profession. I’ll do what I did in sahagun, I’ll open up my own beauty salon.” Dona Dona simply smiles and nods.

Back at the office, Manuel Efe asks. “Santiago, is that the same kid that used to play baseball with us. When we were kids?” Ruben tells him, “yes the son of Alonso.” Manuel Efe tells him, “daaa oh yes that guy knows a lot about sports. An afficonado, an addict for sports.” Ruben tells him, “listen I have already told you everything. Please Manuel Efe I really have too finish this alright.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes right I’m going now.” Juana Valentina shows up, “hello.” Manuel Efe tells her, “your look so beautiful Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes thank you. Hope once again fills Ruben’s eyes. It fades when she begins talking about soccer. “Ruben its just absurd that were practicing soccer in our tennis shoes. I need to know where, are we going to get our cleats so we can play. Where are the uniforms, plus the stockings. No we simply can’t play like this. If we need to get these things, well it doesn’t matter. I’ll get it like that, in one minute. I demand and exceed that, I be made aware of such matters. This is just unbelieveable.” Manuel Efe just smells her hair. Ruben tells her, “I already told you you have to talk to Todoelmundo about this.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well Todoelmundo just told me he knows only what he knows. So that means, he doesn’t know nothing.” Ruben tells her, “I have already spoken to our sponsers that are interesting in our team. They are going to pay for the education of the children. When they give me the money, you will get that money and buy what ever you want. For now at least have some patience.” Manuel Efe tells her, “excuse me for meddling. Oh yes I think, just this time Juana Valentina has ever reason. What happens if she hurts, say her ankle, her knees, or her legs. Daaa yes, she has too train with whatever is available. She must train, with whatever equipment she needs yes sir.” Juana Valentina smiles and tells him, “oh your so beautiful Manuel Efe. So very generous, where are your keys?” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey you haven’t quite understood what I’ve been saying.” Juana Valentina tells him, “ok you buy mine and Terezalsura’s outift. Oh and those of my sisters, hey that’s enough. Ok either I drive or you.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey its my car and I’ll drive.” Juana Valentina tells him, “ok bye.” Manuel Efe utters, “Juana Valentina let me at least go to the bathroom?” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh come on Manuel Efe.” He then utters, “daaa.” As he drags towards his car. Ruben simply catches his breath.

Over at the pink house, Todoelmundo is putting salt on Terezalsura’s swollen feet. “Oh my feet really hurt.” Todoelmundo tells her, “coming from a dancer like yourself. Hey that really strange of you Terezalsura.” Tere tells him, “well your training methods are particularly difficult Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells her, “the thing is I want too win. Yes and also try, to end the conflict with the juanas of course.” Tere tells him, “but in the end your going to be the one tired. Of trying to get them to do something.” Todoelmundo asks, “hey did you know the lady Margarita Cruz and Judge Geremias Guerra are planning to get married?” Tere utters, “no?” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes now the date isn’t set but it will be soon.” Tere asks, “but didn’t he say he was in love with…” Todoelmundo asks, “who?” Tere tells him, “oh I mean her yes now I remember.” Todoelmundo tells her, “hey put more salt even though it does have a lot.”

Juana Calidad arrives and tells Tere, “Tere were now going to talk to the man that’s going to make my float.” Tere tells her, “ok dear.” Mauricio tells her, “yes its a man that works for my father’s campaign.” Juana Calidad tells her, “well then ave purisima.” They utter, “sin pecado concebido.” Juana Calidad asks, “oh Mauricio I haven’t thought about this. But there won’t be a swim suit contest? Well I hope the lord no, but I’m just telling you. I’m just saying, if I have too do this I will.” Mauricio tells her, “if you have to do it then your going to have too do it. Bye Tere Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells Tere, “from a convent to a beauty pagent. To pass by as a chorus in a concert. Oh this girl, has had to make pretty long and hard steps.” Tere tells him, “oh yes sonny that is exactly what I was going too say. Your starting to read my mind.”

Over at the salguero house, Dona Dona tells Calixto. “Next up is the witch and her boyfriend.” Calixto tells her, “well its Juana Bautista and the boy is Orlando.” Dona Dona tells him, “then it will be the singer and Tejeros.” Calixto tells him, “Juana Matilde isn’t a showgirl. She’s just a singer, hey come over here. So what do you talk to them about? What questions do you ask them? Satisfy my curiosity, the curiousity killed cats Mr. Salguero. Lastly I want to talk to the oldest.” Calixto asks, “Juana Valentina? But she doesn’t even have a boyfriend.” Dona Dona tells him, “she should already have one. Hopefully someone, will take her very far from here.” Calixto asks, “so that is what you talk to them about?” Dona Dona tells him, “what I have to tell them Mr. Salguero is none of your business. If I talk to one, I will talk to each of them. The last one, I want to talk to is the oldest. The one that didn’t want to accept your last name. Juana Valentina Echinque.” Calixto looks at her with great concern.

 

EPISODE 95

Juana Valentina arrives home, “where is everyone? Juana Manny, Juana Matilde, Juana Calidad Terezalsura. Everyone come down please.” Manuel Efe utters, “hey I’ll put this right here excuse me.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well thank you once again Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey its no problem daaa.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then everyone try these on. These are gifts from Manuel Efe.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh yes thank you very much. May god pay you back.” Manuel Efe tells her, “you all know for me its a pleasure.” Tere tells him, “hey Manuel Efe we really do appreciate this man. This is going to be, of great use for us thank you.” Juana Valentina looks at the three, “well then say thank you already.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey don’t you understand Spanish Juana Valentina. In what language can we say, stop being so bossy.” Juana Valentina tells them, “your acting all rude to Manuel Efe.” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey don’t mess with my uncle. Yes my uncle almost killed himself. For me too be a very educated person. Manuel Efe grins at seeing them bickering. Hey its a form of disrespect, in what your telling me. I’m not un-educated person. Hey you owe me an apology.” Juana Valentina gives her a box, “Juana Matilde here take it measure it.” Juana Matilde angrily asks, “hey and where is my apology?” Juana Valentina gives her a dirty look, that she moves away. Juana Manny asks, “and who chose all this?” Manuel Efe tells them, “well we both choose the colors. Well yes I know a lot about fashion, clothes from Milan Paris London. Clothes from the runway, but I don’t know nothing about sports gear.” Juana Calidad once again tells him, “thank you so very much Manuel Efe. Juana Manny, you really should say thank you.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey you again being bossy like Juana Valentina. Hopefully there won’t be a society full of bossy people.” Juana Calidad tells her, “its for decency girl. Manuel Efe has always been attentive to all of our things. Yes it must be accepted, oh dear lord your so very selfish. You don’t notice, what everyone does for you.”

Juana Manny asks, “what is that what your thinking? I’m shameless, hey and where did you think. You got the clothes, that you wore when you went to meet up. At that fancy dinner, with Mauricio’s family? Hey where did it come from?” Juana Calidad tells her, “your shoving those things in my face.” Juana Bautista tells her, “that’s enough Juana Manny.” Juana Manny yells out, “no my mother didn’t raise me like that. That’s sufficiant enough.” Juana Bautista yells out, “enough Juana Manny if you want go and take a cold shower to calm you down.” Juana Manny tells her, “listen Juana Calidad the one that’s ungrateful is you. Listen to let you know, so you will never forget. I had to sell my boxing gloves to give you what you have.” Juana Matilde yells out, “yes and I gave away my guitar. I haven’t been able to get it back. It was all your fault.” Juana Valentina tells her, “please that’s enough.” Juana Manny tells her, “no but its the truth. She pawned her guitar, that girl pawned a beautiful hand crafted box that she had. So we could give them too you. Yes tell me right now, who is the selfish one who is the egotistical one. Yes who is the ungrateful one, just tell me.” Tere goes and gives her comfort. Crying Juana Calidad, tells them. “I never asked for nothing. I never knew you had pawn those things.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen your an idiot Juana Manny you had no right to open you mouth.” Juana Manny tells her, “this is what’s going on with all of you. You think I’m an idiot, hey girl I am not an idiot.” She gathers her things and heads up to her bedroom. Juana Valentina tells Manuel Efe, “I’m very sorry you had to witness this.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey I haven’t seen or heard nothing.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then everyone try them on so I can know. If they have to be returned.” Juana Calidad crying utters, “I’ll see mine later.” Juana Bautista tells her, “thank you Manuel Efe but its best that you leave.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes its best that you leave.” Manuel Efe tells them, “yes its best that I do leave.” He kisses Juana Valentina’s hand, then grins and takes off.

Tere sits down, everyone is now gone. Juana Valentina asks, “now your going to say that this is also my fault?” Tere tells her, “you know I don’t know who started it but I am terroized. All those terrible things, that you all said too one another. Dear lord in my head, its just a mess. Yes you lot, are going to drive me crazy. Going to drive me crazy.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey listen nothing is like it was Tere.” Tere asks, “but dear something has to be done. We must do something in this regards.” Juana Valentina angrily tells her, “I can’t do nothing. Are you going to marry Todoelmundo?” Tere asks, “and why are you asking me that now?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I just know that your fine and that you probably discussed marriage. If you’re going to get married, your going to live here in Corozal.” Tere tells her, “my love lets not discuss this now. What must be fixed is this trouble with your sisters.” Juana Valentina tells her, “problems no they are going to get married. With their boyfriend, for I am sure about that. If they don’t marry, I really can’t count on them. Your going to stay here in Corozal, with Todoelmundo. While Ruben, hey lets not even mention his name.” Tere tells her, “listen I will go where ever you go Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina ask, “and Todoelmundo? Oh Tere, I won’t permit you to let go of your love just like that. Yes I’ll wake up every morning relaxed, knowing you made a huge sacrifice for me. Juana Valentina gives her a big hug. Oh Tere I do love you so very much. I just hope I go to bed, and I’m able to sleep. Its just, I’ve been thinking and thinking. I just can’t close my eyes.” Tere tells her, “when you were little you used to be scared of monsters. I would tell you, now you go to bed. For tomorrow the sun will rise.” Juana Valentina ask, “why is it when your younger the monsters come out at night.” Tere tells her, “I’m telling you again my love. Go to bed, for tomorrow things will get better.” Juana Valentina tells her, “if only I could believe you Tere. I just can’t, see you tomorrow then.” Tere uttes, “yes see you tomorrow my love and get some rest.”

The next morning, Manuel Efe goes to visit Yolanda Del Cabrales. She enters and takes off her hat. “Oh Manuel Efe when they told me you were here. I thought it was a big mistake.” Manuel Efe asks, “hey what’s wrong with you why are you like this?” Yolanda tells him, “excuse me but today isn’t my day. Forgive me, its not a day for a visit.” Manuel Efe tells her, “listen this is a social visit. I’ve come here, to tell you something that might interest you. This is another hit to the juanas.” Yolanda tells him, “again with the juanas. Care for a whiskey?” Manuel Efe tells her, “no its too early Jolly.” Yolanda tells him, “yes its strange but I really do need it. Today just isn’t my day.” Manuel Efe asks, “what’s going on?” Yolanda tells him, “listen your not going to believe what’s going on. The cows have stopped producing milk. Listen no milk, just water.” Manuel Efe tells her, “what a wickly sense of humor. Its quite fine, almost british dry wit. Very good very good.” Yolanda crying tells him, “listen its not a joke its the truth.” Manuel Efe tells her, “but jolly that can’t be happening. Everyone knows cows make milk not water.” Yolanda tells him, “yes that’s true but this morning the workers called me. They told me, that all the cows were giving me water. I went and saw it, just water.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh please I can’t even believe this jolly. Now calm down, tell me exactly what’s going on.” Yolanda tells him, “oh dear lord I saw it all my cows are going to die Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh jolly these things only happen in the tropics jolly.” Yolanda tells him, “see that is why I need another drink.” Manuel Efe tells her, “if I were in your shoes I would do the exact thing. Now sit down and relax, just listen too my plan.” She glances at her cow sculpture, and begins to cry once more.

Over at the dolorosa, Ponch is opening up for the day. Octavio is his first customer. “Apparently what Dona Dona wanted, was to ask me if I had serious plans with Juana Manny.” Poncho asks, “wait what does she have to do with anything. Does Dona detests the juanas?” Octavio tells him, “listen I just felt. I was asking for Juana Manny’s hand from Dona Dona.” Poncho utters, “from Dona Dona.” Octavio tells him, “well that is what I felt like.” Poncho tells him, “I almost don’t believe you. Well if it continues this way, your going to have to ask for her hand. Many times in fact.” Octavio tells him, “oh yes it felt like I was in the accused chair.” Poncho tells him, “oh yes yes that must have been just terrible. Well just think about this, first your going to have to ask. Dona Margarita, her future husband Judge Geremias Guerra, Don Calixto. Three more people to go.” Octavio tells him, “hey I’m glad that Juana Manny. Only has two hands, can you image if she had more. Well I’m going to the training Poncho, to see Juana Manny see you later.” Poncho tells him, “sure see you later.”

Over at the salguero house, Ruben tells Dona Dona. “Now tell me, how did it go with Octavio and Juana Manny.” Dona Dona tells him, “very good. They were very punctual.” Ruben ask, “yes and what did you talk about?” Dona Dona tells him, “it was a conversation between them and me nobody else.” Ruben asks, “but please understand I’m very curious. Or is everything a secret?” Dona Dona chuckels, “no I wouldn’t call it that.” Ruben asks again, “so what did you talk about? Just talk to me about the topic in general. Without giving me any more details.” Dona Dona tells him, “just like I told Mr. Salguero. Having curiosity isn’t always good son. It can put people in some serious troubles. Now the next turn is the witch and her boyfriend.” Ruben tells her, “Juana Bautista and Orlando. I think they are at the training session. I’ll inform them, but now I’m heading to the office.” Dona Dona tells him, “son you at least go over to see Maria Delia. I get the impression that your abandoning her.” Ruben tells her, “mother she’s also participating in the soccer game.” Dona Dona ask, “Maria Delia is also involved in the game of soccer?” Ruben tells her, “yes and if you want. I could tell her to quit, if you wanted me too?” Dona Dona tells him, “no no its very good. Well who else is involved in this, apart from your step-sisters?” Ruben tells her, “you already know Terezalsura and Todoelmundo. He’s their trainer.” Dona Dona ask, “and how long do they train for?” Ruben tells her, “Todoelmundo doesn’t release them till 10 am at least. Now bye mother.” Dona Dona then simply smiles.

Over at the soccer practice, Juana Valentina makes a goal but doesn’t asks anybody for any help. Todoelmundo yells out, “hey thats a goal I saw it. Everyone here together.” Juana Bautista looks at Juana Manny, “hey I was open and could have made a goal Juana Manny.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh girl if I didn’t do it you couldn’t.” Todoelmundo yells out, “thats enough this isn’t golf its soccer. Soccer is a team sport, its not one player playing. One uses a stragedy, and using tactics and plays. Listen with one look, one can be victorious. A goal a goal it doesn’t matter, who does it but who in the end gets help by their teammate. This is a team sport, now then that’s enough for today.” They utter, “thank you.” Juana Valentina looks at Juana Manny and tells her. “Hey Juana Manny, you shouldn’t be so selfish.” Juana Manny yells out, “its best that I shut up.” Maria Delia tells her, “oh Juana Manny don’t feel bad don’t be like this. When one isn’t well, it just scares one.” Juana Manny tells her, “I did think but listen if I had given the ball to Juana Bautista. She wouldn’t have made the goal either.” Maria Delia tells her, “hey you know something. What’s bad is everyone of you, force yourself to do a great job. One is more appreciated than the other. All of you put your heart into, what you are doing. Apparently Don Calixto, just doesn’t notice that.” Juana Manny asks, “what do you mean? What does my father have to do with all of this?” Maria Delia tells her, “well what’s going on is Don Calixto well you know the inheritance.” Juana Manny asks, “what’s going on with the inheritance?” Maria Delia tells her, “well Don Calixto is thinking that Juana Valentina being the oldest. Will get most of the inhertiance, than any of you and my Rubensito. You know because she’s the oldest. I am very bored, a bit bothered by all of this. Its just a bit bothers me really.” Juana Manny is livid, “oh yeah so that is how things will be? Hey that sucks, listen why more her than the rest of us.” Maria Delia tells her, “I don’t know listen I’m just making a commentary.” Juana Manny utters, “man what exactly that idiot Juana Valentina do. To get the best part of the pie.” Maria Delia tells her, “yes girl of course its not fair. Its just unjust, even for my Rubensito. Its terrible but, you shouldn’t act this way.” Juana Manny yells out, “don’t be upset then why are you telling me this for. For me to laugh it up daaa.”

Over in sincelejo, Yolanda is drunk. “You know I thought, I wouldn’t have to ever deal with the salguero’s never ever. You talk now about the juanas, I get a crazy feeling in my body.” Manuel Efe tells her, “listen jolly this time you won’t lose money. Or in fact nothing, its just to give them a bit of trouble or make them feel uncomfortable.” Yolanda tells him, “yes that is true.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes and if your not going to do this project with me. You don’t have to worry about it. It will be no problem.” Yolanda tells him, “hey one minute oh no you think. That I’m not going to enjoy the look upon their faces.” Manuel Efe asks, “well then will you do it yes or no?” Yolanda tells him, “look come over here I am just saying too myself. You have to let this go, put this in your past forget all about the salguero’s and get on with your life. No more, but I’m not going to let this pleasure pass me by. Why why?” Manuel Efe asks, “then what are you trying to tell me? Yes or no.” Yolanda tells him, “yes and what do you think?” Now how about you, and have another whiskey with me my life?” Manuel Efe tells him, “jolly its a bit early for me. Don’t worry drink drink, for I’m here.”

Over at the pink house, the girls arrive home. “Hey oh man I’m tired, anybody want some juice.” They utter, “I do.” Juana Matilde utter, “I’ll come down later for that juice.” Tere utters, “oh man give me patience lord. To deal with these girls.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no Tere you sit down I’ll prepare the juice.” Tere tells her, “oh thank you oh these training method is exhausting. But were going to lose a few pounds girls.” Then they hear Juana Calidad screaming, “help help.” Juana Valentina tells Tere, “go get water. Juana Calidad what’s wrong.” The girls come down, “what’s going on?” Juana Valentina tells them, “I’m trying to find out. Now Juana Calidad what’s wrong?” Juana Calidad tells them, “ghosts.” They utter, “ghost?” Juana Bautista tells her, “now Juana Calidad please calm down. Breathe in and out.” Juana Manny asks, “hey girl Juana Calidad what’s going on?” Juana Calidad tells them, “no like I said we have ghosts.”

Juana Valentina asks, “what did you see? Explain it well.” Juana Calidad simply points, Juana Matilde utters. “Hey I don’t understand a thing. Is the ghost in the drawer?” Juana Calidad tells her, “no but it wasn’t like that.” Juana Valentina asks, “what wasn’t like this?” Tere enters, “here have some water.”Juana Calidad tells her, “this I left this close before I left. The box with the money, I left back here. All the books are disorganized.” Juana Bautitsta asks, “so now you found it like this?” Juana Calidad utters, “oh sor juana inez de la cruz and saint astokio bendita. Saint antonia maria clarice protect us. Please protect us.” Juana Matilde tells her, “enough Juana Calidad get up. You know what girl, that I’m thinking. Your creating a big scandal for no reason.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no scandal now Juana Calidad. Are you for certain, that you left everything perfectly closed and shut?” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes the lord is witnessed to me saying the truth.” In the end Tere drinks the water. One of them utter, “robbers?” Juana Valentina yells out, “everyone go and check your rooms.” Juana Matilde tells her, “Juana Valentina its just that she’s messy and disorganized.” Juana Calidad yells out, “we must pray.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no praying just count the money. You count I will write it down.”

Over at the office, Ruben tells Calixto. “I couldn’t get a single word out of her old man. She told me, she wants to talk to Juana Bautista next with Orlando.” Calixto tells him, “yes next is Juana Matilde and Miguel Tejeros then it will Juana Valentina. I already know that.” Ruben asks, “what do you mean Juana Valentina?” Calixto tells him, “just like you she didn’t give me a single detail.” Ruben tells him, “yes but its still pretty strange. That she would like to talk to Juana Valentina.” Calixto tells him, “well considering she wants to talk to everyone. This has to be about, the contract that we made. If one Juana isn’t married, or at least engaged by the time the harvest was ready. They would have to leave Corozal.” Ruben asks, “so you two talked about the topic. You two agreed on her proposal.” Calixto tells him, “no not like that but I’m just hoping that she doesn’t remember.” Ruben tells him, “if mother wants them to leave the house. Then why does she have to, talk to them and their boyfriends.” Calixto tells him, “your mother is a marvelous woman but. When she wants to be twisted, is like those serum tubes. Listen Ruben, you haven’t noticed something. Juana Valentina has no boyfriend. Well I can’t go back on your mother’s words.” Ruben tells him, “then Juana Valentina would have to leave corozal.” Calixto tells him, “she can chose wherever she wants to live. I’ll send her there, yes she would have to leave corozal.” Juanita interrups, “Juana Calidad is on the phone.” Ruben gets it, “hello Juana Calidad calm down what’s going on? Ghosts? Look don’t worry, is anything missing. Oh please calm down, there must be an explination. Yes yes, I am going over there. Don’t you worry, yes pray pray pray. Bye Juana Calidad, don’t you worry.” Calixto asks, “what’s going on?” Ruben tells him, “I have to go to the pink house. Juana Calidad told me, there’s ghosts over there.” Calixto tells him, “ghosts all the time that we’ve been there. We would have found out already. Hey maybe some robbers shows up?” Ruben tells him, “no everything is there and the money is intact.”

Over at the pink house, Margarita Cruz smiles at seeing them arguing. Juana Calidad once again yells out. “No its a ghost.” Juana Manny gives her juice, “no forget the ghosts and pay attention to my mother.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh do forgive us Dona Margarita.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “hey don’t you worry. This occured to me before. In the end I found out, that the ghost had four legs and teeth. It was my next door neighbors dog.” Tere uttes, “really what a great story.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “now then I have come here, to inform you from the mayor.” Juana Valentina all excitedly utters, “sure what do I do?” Juana Bautista tells her, “Dona Margarita is talking in plural. Please continue.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “those wishing to participate for the harvest queen. Has to report too him, over at the mayor’s office tomorrow morning.” Juana Manny asks, “mother did he talk specifically about me?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “no daughter he just mentioned generally and didn’t give me proper names.” Juana Matilde tells her, “please inform the mayor. That I will wake up early, and go talk to him.” Juana Calidad tells her, “no I’ll be going tomorrow morning.” Juana Valentina tells them, “enough one minute we will discuss this among us privately please.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “now then I really must go. For I have other visits, to make so excuse me.” Tere gets up, “oh Dona Margarita I just found out that your getting married. I would like to make you your wedding cake, it will be very delicious. I’m at your order.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “oh thank you Terezalsura. I’m guessing Manny has already informed you. That soon I will be marrying Judge Geremias Guerra. So he will be her step-father.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh from all of us congratulations from all of my heart.” Juana Matilde utters, “hey don’t you dare say congratulations from me. Hey from my part on my own, congratulations a really big one.” Juana Bautista tells her, “hey I was going to say the same thing.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “now girls then I’m going to leave you all alone now. Now my love, you take care and thank you for everything.” Juana Calidad utters, “ave purisima.” Juana Matilde utters, “be well.”

Juana Valentina tells them, “listen I’m going to tell you something. One little thing, nothing else. You lot have to learn, to deal with your personal problems in private. Never in front of anybody do you hear me.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen I’m just saying what I’m thinking. Tomorrow morning, I’m going to be at that mayors office.” Juana Manny asks, “and who told you. You were going be the harvest queen?” Ruben shows up, “hello beautiful sisters.” Juana Calidad gives Ruben a big hug, “thank god that you came by Ruben.” Ruben tells her, “now then calm down tell me what happened?” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes I already told you over the phone.” Ruben ask, “is there a logical explination to everything?” Juana Manny tells him, “of course there’s a logical explinations. What’s wrong is she left everything, the way it is. She just loves to have all the attention too herself. Building problems, when there isn’t any.” Juana Calidad tells him, “listen Ruben I can’t swear too you because swearing is a sin. I promise you, I really do promise you that I’m telling you the truth. Even though this lot don’t believe me.” Ruben tells her, “I understand full well. Its terrible when all the proof is against you. Especially when you know full well, that your telling the truth.” Juana Calidad tells him, “ok here come with me so you can see with your own two eyes excuse me.” Ruben utters, “alright.” Juana Valentina tells them, “its now time to discuss the crowning.” Juana Bautista tells her, “hey there’s nothing too discuss.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes that’s exactly what I was going too say excuse me.” Tere utters, “oh dear lord what I should do. Is hit you one by one, it will be a clean fight. Oh these difficult girls.”

Over in sincelejo, Yolanda is on the phone nursing her hangover. Manuel Efe is still there waiting for word. Yolanda is on the phone, “oh yes I know the place. Oh yes you all know, that I am always there when its for a good cause my life. Well thank you once again bye. Oh dear lord, everything is ready.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes it will be quite spectacular to witness this.” Yolanda tells him, “listen Manuel Efe what are you going to get out of all of this?” Manuel Efe tells her, “to enjoy a sweet vengence.” Yolanda tells him, “those girls playing soccer won’t be leaving corozal. Isn’t that what you want?” Manuel Efe tells her, “on that regard I’m working it at another angle.” Yolanda tells him, “oh my life you’ve become quite mysterious. Oh man now I have the hicupps, now I’m really screwed. Great I’m with nauseous, with a headache now I have hiccups.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey what’s best is a glass of water.” Yolanda utters, “quietly so it doesn’t make a noise.”

Over at the pink house, Juana Bautista is reading her cards. “The past is love, the present they’re the problems, the future is a the devil. Why does he have too keep on showing up. Ruben’s at the door, come on in. How’s it going with Juana Calidad?” Ruben tells her, “I just think its pretty strange what’s going on?” Juana Bautista tells him, “I’m going to tell you what I’m thinking. Juana Calidad left in a hurry, and didn’t realize she was leaving everything like she did.” Ruben tells her, “but she says no and I really do believe it.” Juana Bautista tells him, “oh Ruben don’t tell me that you think its ghosts as well like she’s saying.” Ruben tells her, “no I really do think someone’s messing around with her things.” Juana Bautisa tells him, “listen man we’re all training. The house was empty, Juana Calidad made a mistake believe me. Just believe me.” Ruben tells her, “my mother wants to talk to you and Orlando.” Juana Bautisa ask, “don’t you worry Orlando has returned from Bogota.” Ruben asks, “so you are going to get married? Well that the harvest, is being picked up. Well I just thought, one of you would be giving us the news.”

Dona Dona finishes setting the table. “Do you know by chance where is Ruben Calixto. Its time to have dinner?” Calixto tells her, “he’s over at the pink house. He won’t be long.” Dona Dona utters, “oh my pink house in what hands my house passed by. Plus who ended up with it.” Calixto tells him, “hey dear come over here talking about the house. Do you recall if anybody, mentioned there were ghosts?” Dona Dona ask, “ghosts in the pink house?” Calixto tells her, “yes my daughters have mentioned. That they returned, finding things in a different location. Well I don’t know.” Dona Dona tries hard not to laugh. “Oh you have five witches, who needs a ghost.”

The next morning, Juana Calidad is the first juanas. To show up too see the mayor. The mayor asks, “now then senorita how may I help you?” Juana Calidad tells him, “well I was told that the person. That has to come here to present, their interest in the harvest pagent. Had to come see you. Isn’t that correct? Well here I am.” The mayor tells her, “another one.” Then Juana Manny, Juana Valentina, Juana Bautista come out of the door. Juana Calidad utters, “oh ave purisima.” The mayor uttes, “yes that’s exactly what I said.” Juana Calidad tells him, “the response is sin pecado concebido.” The mayor tells them, “well I didn’t think all of you would show up. I always said the oldest, should be the queen.” Juana Bautista tells her, “that was the decision you made that we don’t agree with. We believe everyone of us has a right.” The mayor tells her, “oh yes I’m not arguing with that. Well the thing is?” Angrily Juana Manny tells him, “what’s going on? Do you really want me to tell you. What they say about dedicators like yourself?” The mayor tells them, “the problem is the family salguero can’t have four queens.” Juana Calidad tells him, “there will be five for Juana Matilde will be showing up soon. Yes the solution is better, lets have five queens then.” The mayor tells them, “its never been done in a pagent. There can’t be five queens, there should only be one.” Juana Manny tells him, “just talk to my mother and the solution is solved.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen girl that can’t happen. That’s not how beauty pagents are done. Or what? Now then mayor this is what can be done. You have five candidates, get the committee to pick a queen.” The mayor tells her, “a jury for that there’s no time for that. I wanted the oldest sister of Calixto Salguero to be the queen. For he has worked very hard, to solve this crisis. I assure them, that it should be the oldest because it was the most logical. Well you know what, it can be any five of you. Talk amongst yourself, and don’t put me in any fights.” He goes inside the office, the girls angrily go in as well.

(Like JC’s dress.)

At the pink house, Tere Todoelmundo Ruben and Maria Delia are waiting. “Listen they left the house, pretty early this morning. They didn’t tell me, where they were going.” Ruben ask, “if they left early and together that means we have made progress.” Tere tells him, “forget that everyone of them went out separately. Taking different routes, the only difference was the time.” Todoelmundo tells him, “but aren’t they returning its getting rather late. We still have a lot of practice too do in order to win from that sincelejo team.” Tere tells them, “I heared them there coming.” Ruben tells them, “great at last.”

The girls arrive and the fight continues. Juana Matilde tells her, “man this shocks me. I should have awaken when the nun got up. Hey you should have awoken me up, to tell me what was going to happen.” Tere asks, “and where were you all?” Juana Bautista tells her, “we went to the mayors office.” Ruben asks, “the mayors office what happened?” Juana Manny tells him, “the mayor asked to see the harvest queen.” Maria Delia hearing all this pagent business gets all excited. Tere tells them, “all of you went. For you all still haven’t decided who will be it.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes we have to make that choice.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well I’m not going to let this go girls. Especially now, that all of you have been deciding for me. None of you would allow me to talk to the mayor. Oh girl your crazy.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Matilde listen here we talked about it outside. Were going to discuss this in private do me a favor.” Juana Matilde tells her, “we are in private.” Maria Delia tells Ruben, “beauty pagent I also want to be queen.” Ruben tells her, “it has to be one of the family.” Maria Delia tells him, “but soon my love. I’m going to be a part of the family. Well thinking clearly, I don’t think I can do this. For there’s still a lot of things, needed to be done for our wedding.” Todoelmundo tells them, “ok enough all of you its time to change so we can train. Oh yes with enthusiasum, with joy now get up there and change. Quick quick.” Tere grabs Maria Delia, “come on lets go make some lemonade.” Ruben tells him, “now then Todoelmundo remember to hit them in different areas.” Todoelmundo asks, “hey not to be a meddler but I want to ask a question. Hey Ruben, why do you treat Juana Valentina differently?” Ruben asks, “differently in what respects.” Todoelmundo tells him, “apart of all the juanas.” Ruben tells him, “well I just think its impressions of you Todoelmundo. Plus I’m just tired of them always fighting. Yes that is what it is, see you later.” Todoelmundo yells out, “now then girls everyone ready come down now.” Then he blows his whistle.

Over at the judge’s house, Margarita Cruz tells him. “Oh the mayor called me, it was so embarssing. He told me all of them went to apply for the harvest queen. When I arrived everyone told me what had occured.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “and the mayor didn’t try to stop the fight?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “well it wasn’t inside the mayors office but outside.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “the problem is all of them want to be the queen of the harvest. Its understandable them being at their age.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “but now they are arguing over everything. Yes Calixto has to talk to them seriously.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well Calixto thinks its just a fight between siblings which it is. Its just gotten really big dimensions purposions.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “listen the 5 Juanas have been distinctively known. To everyone, that they are united bunch. Through the good times and bad. Now everyone was shocked to see it, that they all witnessed their sad spectacular.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “my godson told me that this wasn’t going to end well. That’s why he tried to help, by having that soccer game.” Margarita Cruz asks, “so what have you decided in that regards?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “he wouldn’t like me to say no.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “but this could hurt you.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes Margarita and know but…”

Orlando and Juana Bautista have fun in the rain. “Let it continue raining.” Juana Bautista ask, “so how did it go at the school?” Orlando tells her, “they contracted me its just great now. The pay isn’t that great, but I can now stay here on this land.” Juana Bautista tells him, “plus your going to do something that is to teach.” Orlando tells her, “well I’m thinking I can tutor or do other classes. So I can get extra money.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I’m so happy for you.” Orlando tells her, “now we can at last think of the future.” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes the future has me thinking about it so very much.” Orlando asks, “you who lets destiny work itself out are worried about the future.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I must have a response to say to Dona Dona.” Orlando asks, “and what does Dona Dona and your future thoughts have to do with our future.” Juana Bautista tells him, “hey forgive me for I don’t see the logic in that my life.” Juana Bautista asks, “what do you think she’s going to want to talk about?” Orlando tells her, “well that senora Dona I hardly know. I can’t even image it. Yes I am intrigued, which is quite logical.” Juana Bautista tells him, “she’s going to want to talk about our future.” Orlando asks, “how do you know oh I know. You read about it in the cards right?” Juana Bautista tells him, “no but just really think about this. What else could it be? She has asks, every one of my sisters. Pair by pair, for what else.” Orlando tells her, “well seeing it like that that does sound logical.” Juan Bautista hugs him, “oh yes it has lots of logic. I’m so very happy.” Orlando gives her a big hug and tells her, “yes me too my love.”

Mauricio is talking with Juana Calidad. “Listen I’m sure of this, I put this book over here like this. The more important thing is, this container where I carefully put the money. I am very careful, because I’m afraid of losing it.” Mauricio tells her, “now dear don’t become obsessed with this.” Juana Calidad tells him, “but Mauricio I hardly slept last night. I was so scared, and heard noises all night. In the end I prayed 11 rosaries.” Mauricio utters, “11 roaries.” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes even sor Juana Inez de la cruz. Which are really quite long.” Mauricio tells her, “listen my Cadi why don’t we do something. I have an idea, why don’t we talk to the priest. He can come by, and sprinkle holy water all over the house. Especially here in your bedroom, or where ever they appear. So this holy water, yes it protects one from all the spooks.” Overwhelmed with emotion, Juana Calidad goes to Mauricio. They kiss, and she tells him. “Your so smart Mauricio.” Mauricio asks, “you do love me right?” Juana Calidad serious again tells him, “you know that I do.” Mauricio tells her, “well Cadi I have been talking too my parents. I discuss too them, that we were planning on getting married. I asked if they could ask for your hand formally.” Juana Calidad asks, “is that how its done?” Mauricio tells her, “yes exactly they will accompany me to Don Calixto’s house to formally ask for your hand. There’s just one problem.” Juana Calidad scared goes to the cross. “Oh saint antonia maria clarice, they do not want me to marry him?”

Mauricio tells her, “don’t even think that Juana Calidad of course they do. The problem is my mother, would feel very uncomfortable asking for your hand. Only with Don Calixto there, she would also like it if Dona Dona were there as well. They are friends and have known each other all their lives. That it would be the apropriate thing too do.” Juana Calidad asks, “asking Dona Dona to give her my hand. Like she was my mother.” Mauricio tells her, “yes what is your opinion about this?” Juana Calidad tells him, “well I don’t know Mauricio. Oh I don’t know what too do, oh dear lord enlighten me. Oh I don’t know, how these things are.” Mauricio tells her, “considering we have already discussed our plans with Dona Dona it might sound so weird.” Juana Calidad tells him, “Mauricio the thing is sometimes Dona Dona acts pretty strange. Maybe she gets bothered by this. Hey why don’t we do one thing. I will talk to my father, and see what he has too say about this. Then I will tell you alright.” Mauricio tells her, “alright Cadi I just thinking about that I may marry you. I just want to have a great party, to pick you up and give you a big hug.” Juana Calidad pushes him away, “no no you have to dance by yourself Mauricio.” Mauricio ask, “but aren’t you happy?” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes but dancing in pairs is the sign of the devil.” Mauricio utters, “oh Cadi you and your things.” Juana Valentina yells out, “everyone please come into the livingroom please come on.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh lord saint. Lets go see, what the boss wants.” Mauricio tells her, “yes the great white boss.”

Tere tells her, “hopefully they won’t fight for this.” Juana Manny tells her, “now why are you bothering us so much.” Tere tells them, “enough everyone.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yeah what’s the problem now.” Juana Valentina tells her, “wait till everyone is here alright. Simply I got an idea, of how we can pick the harvest queen.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen girl I don’t know what solution that your talking about. The only thing I’m saying is this, I won’t give in. Do you agree with me Miguel?” Miguel tells them, “you would be the perfect queen. There’s no other option, so there shouldn’t be another choice.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes that’s correct.” Octavio kisses Juana Manny, “no the better choice after my Juana Manny.” Juana Valentina tells them, “oh you lot are acting like little children. No me fregue, hear me out the solution is easy. We’re going to do a raffle, that is that.”

 

EPISODE 96

Juana Bautista tells her, “I think letting the fortune have the last word. Oh yes that’s perfect.” Juana Manny tells her, “forget that.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh come on Juana Manny really think about this girl. Its best for everyone, nobody is going to back down or give in. I know this, and only one can be the queen. Girl there isn’t another solution.” Juana Manny asks, “what were going to have a raffle because you said so.” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey enough Juana Manny. I will accept the raffle idea, but one thing that’s true even if I lose that raffle. I’m still going to be the queen. Hey there’s no point in that raffle anyway.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh no don’t say that fortune is going to decide. This choice has to be the voluntary will of the divine. Isn’t that right Mauricio?” Mauricio tells them, “yes my love and the lord has said that you would be the queen.” Juana Manny asks “what and god appeared and told you.” Mauricio tells her, “no but its obvious that Juana Calidad. Is very discreet, she wants to be the queen of the harvest. The lord illuminated her.” Octavio tells him, “its what I hate most of politicians. They invent any old thing. I’m just saying.” Manuel Efe arrives everyone moans. “Manuel Efe says hello too all of you plus all the guests. Also to Terezalsura.” One by one they get up from their seats. Octavio grabs Juana Manny, “come on firecracker.” Juana Calidad tells him, “ave purisima.” Juana Matilde utters, “bye Tere by Manuel Efe.” Tere yells out, “that raffle idea was a great idea.” Juana Valentina tells her, “see Tere I’ve done everything but my sisters are a bunch of mules no fregue. Oh dear lord.” She heads upstairs, and Manuel Efe sits with Tere. “They are still fighting what a shame daaa.” Tere repeats, “yes sonny they are still fighting Manuel Efe excuse me.” When she leaves, he grins once more.

Over at the office, Ruben tells him. “A couple of minutes ago, I talked to santiago. He told me, the team of sincelejo fully agreed to compete with our team.” Todoelmundo tells him, “yes and that means there is justice from that side. But it hasn’t helped this fight. They play only to dominate, and win from each other. If they talk to one another, its just a bunch of insults. Listen Rubencho, this plan didn’t work.” Ruben tells him, “no we must be persistant. My sisters are used to winning, if they want to win they must play as a team. Isn’t that true? Don’t you worry, the threat of lossing will unite them once more.” Todoelmundo tells him, “I hope you have every reason Ruben. Yes I really do think, its quite difficult.” Ruben tells him, “what must be done is support them you know.”

Judge Geremias Guerra goes and visits Calixto. Calixto tells him, “listen my daughters really care for one another. This is just a matter of a sibling fight, their fight will pass.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “but his fight is starting to become public Calixto.” Calixto asks, “what for just because they started fighting in the streets. Listen how many people, fight in the steets compadre. My guess is, they let out a few insults. This town overheard them, and the gossipers took over. You know how, they do like to meddle into people’s affairs. Curious people like to invent and exaggerate things.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “listen you know my opinion. You know what your doing.” Calixto tells him, “listen I’m not going to interfere with nothing. They should fix this matter, among themselves. For they are old enough, I know they wouldn’t like a complaining father.” There’s someone at the door, but neither of them get it. In the end Dona Dona comes out of her room. “Look it you two, are you two deaf you didn’t get the door.” Calixto tells her, “hey I thought Ophelia would be opening the door my dear.” Dona Dona tells him, “caramba the employee left for a minute.”

When Dona Dona opens the door, she is sweet and cordial to Juana Calidad. “Good morning Juana Calidad how are you today?” Juana Calidad tells her, “sacred jesus’s heart.” Dona Dona tells her, “in you I confide.” Juana Calidad tells her, “listen I’m sorry Dona Dona. That I have come to disturb you, but I must talk to my father.” Dona Dona sweetly tells her, “yes Calixto’s over there Calidad. Please come on in my dear.” Calixto excitedly tells him, “oh did you hear that?” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “hear what?” Calixto tells him, “Dona Dona treated Juana Calidad sweetly.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh ave purisima.” Calixto tell her, “hello dear.” Judge Geremias Guerra utters, “sin pecado concebido.” Juana Calidad tells him, “hello father hello judge. Listen I’m sorry to disturb you father. But I really must talk too you father.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “hey don’t worry about me I’m going to see if I can interogate Dona.” Calixto utters, “sure go ahead comparede.” Juana Calidad utters, “yes thank you.”

Calixto asks, “now then what is it?” Juana Calidad tells him, “well Mauricio Fuentelafria wants to ask for my hand in marriage.” Calixto tells her, “that’s wonderful I image your very happy.” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes father but you know that marriage does scare me a bit. In all forms, I really do think that Mauricio would be a very good husband for me.” Calixto tells her, “yes I also think that same thing. I’m glad that this remains in the family. You know they are good and honest people. The fuentelafria’s have been good friends of ours. Well our entire lives.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well yes there is the problem.” Calixto asks, “what’s the problem?” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh father if you two weren’t that close. Mauricio’s mother wouldn’t feel uncomfortable, you know asking for my hand considering Dona Dona.” Calixto asks, “Dona Dona as well?” Juana Calidad tells her, “let me tell you father. What’s going on is, Mauricio’s mother well she feels uncomfortable. To come here to her house. To ask for my hand, and knowing Dona Dona is in the house. So I told Mauricio, that yes I would talk to you first. But Mauricio told me, that after the conversation we had with Dona Dona. He’s sure that Dona Dona, will say yes.” Calixto asks, “hey come over here what conversation are you talking about. Hey let me find out, about this talk at least so I can fully understand.” Juana Calidad tells him, “father she just asked us about our futures. You know later, she asked Mauricio to ask me if I wanted to marry him. She told him, that he had to ask for my hand in marriage. Its like Dona Dona, well she accepted us as a couple.” Calixto asks, “what Dona Dona did that?” Juana Calidad utters, “yes.” Calixto tells her, “hey wait one minute.” Juana Calidad utters, “father what’s going on? Where are you going?”

Judge Geremias Guerra asks Dona, “listen Dona Margarita and I would love it if you were the matron of honor at our wedding. Think of it as this, as a reconciliation between the two of you.” Dona Dona ask, “and who told you that I wanted to reconcile with her.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “leave that aside now Dona.” Calixto so full of love, goes over to Dona Dona and gives her a big hug and kiss. Dona Dona utters, “Mr. Salguero what has gotten into you? What’s going on with you?”

At lunch, Juana Matilde tells Todoelmundo. “Listen I know that you want to discuss the soccer game. I’m going to ask you for a favour. Do it after I have finished eating. Just talking about soccer I get really tired.” Todoelmundo tells them, “what I have to tell you all is among us only. Not for the other players hear this.” Tere tells him, “listen you can tell us what ever you want. Or how ever you want to tell us, or where you want to tell us my life. Listen were not going to give you any conditions so just relax.” Todoelmundo tells them, “listen the game is a few days away. At this rate were going to lose.” Juana Manny tells him, “oh no we have been killing ourselves with this training. We’re not going to lose.” Juana Calidad shows up, “oh ave maria purisima.” Tere uttes, “sin pecado concebido.” Juana Calidad tells them, “sorry for being late Terezalsura. Hello Todoelmundo, how are you doing?” Todoelmundo tells her, “I’m well thank you. I was talking too your sisters about the soccer game. Listen girls this is the first time, I’ve been a trainer. I don’t want to start off on the wrong foot. What I’m saying is, we have too win.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen we all want to win so that’s not going to be a problem. So just relax.”

Todoelmundo tells them, “well at the way were going we’re going to lose. I have told you, that this sport is a team project. One has to play with complicity.” Juana Manny tells him, “listen the most important is that everyone does the best for one’s self. Stop being so mysterious.” Todoelmundo tells her, “no with that your very much mistaken. Take that away from your head quickly. There’s not my time, for our meeting.” Tere tells them, “now this match isn’t against anybody but sincelejo my love. We are all from corozal, so the important thing is we have to put the name of corozal really high.” Todoelmundo tells them, “we’re going to discuss now a few moves. I want you all to try out for tomorrow’s practice.” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen excuse me Todoelmundo. I have taken into account everything that you have said. Everything that you have told us, but please lets discuss this topic after our meal.” Todoelmundo utters, “oh dear lord. Yes that team of sincelejo is going not only going to win. They are going to get a multitude of goals. Oh dear lord, why did I put myself into this. Half of the team, has the mentality of a loser.” Tere tells them, “me with a mind of a loser sonny I don’t think so.” Todoelmundo tells them, “listen you are 6 players. The other five including Maria Delia, they play all together. Five can’t win the game. I’m saying that if corozal loses, it will be all of your faults. But there’s nothing more to say about this.” All the girls glance at one another.

Ruben is with Calixto, “listen dad I know we have moved a step. But your becoming too confident. That doesn’t mean that my mother, will fully accept my sisters.” Calixto tells him, “but now your mother is now interested in their futures. That means she’s seeing them, well with different eyes.” Ruben tells him, “oh father don’t be so sure about that.” Calixto tells him, “she’s even nice to them.” Ruben tells him, “well that doesn’t mean we can have a grand old party.” Calixto tells him, “I’m going to tell you something Ruben. When Juana Calidad arrived, I thought your mother would make up an excuse. Or insult her, on the contrary she let her come in. instead she was very sweet her too her.” Ruben tells him, “I don’t want to have fake illusions. I’m going to give you some advice. Be on hold, so you won’t get hit.” Dona Dona tells them, “now that there’s no intrusions its time to come to the table.” Ruben tells him, “see I told you oh no.” Calixto tells him, “hey no matter what I really do think that your mother has indeed changed.” Ruben tells him, “why don’t we wait till we find out what’s going on. Lets not advance ourselves, she might regret it later.” Calixto tells him, “you know something Ruben I was going to invite her. To see the soccer game of your sisters, but as a referre.” Ruben tells him, “hey you can’t miss this game. If you don’t show up, my sisters are going to kill you.” Calixto tells him, “oh yes I’m going.” Dona Dona tells him, “are you again deaf Mr. Salguero. I am waiting so we can start eating.” Calixto utters, “I’m coming I’m coming. I was just having a rumsito with Ruben.”

Manuel Efe is in sincelejo. Giving Yolanda a back rub, “I don’t know what’s going on Manuel Efe. First it was the cows giving water instead of milk. Next is this blasted hicups that don’t stop. Its been two days now, it just doesn’t want too stop. Its like bad luck is all around me now.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey this is going to stop. Don’t you worry.” Yolanda tells him, “no this is quite difficult than I imaged. I’ve done everything, holding my breath. Drinking lots of water, with sugar no sugar with a spoon what ever nothing.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey enough already this will pass so stop worying.” Yolanda tells him, “no this is quite difficult. Even the employees tried to scare me, so I can stop nothing.” Manuel Efe tells her, “I just can’t believe nothing exisit is big for Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Yolanda tells him, “listen ex-Del Cabrales what your asking me too do well it requires a lot of energy. Hey your relaxed, because your not the one that’s going to do it.” Manuel Efe tells her, “Yolanda I need to know that your going to be good at this. So I can leave relaxed.” Yolanda tells him, “yes but what if these hicups don’t go away?” Manuel Efe tells her, “for a bunch of hiccups your going to lose this satisfaction jolly.” He tries to scare her, she jumps but the hiccups don’t go away. “Oh Manuel Efe you enough.” Manuel Efe tells her, “I’ll continue with the massages.”

The next morning, Orlando and Juana Bautista goes to see Dona Dona. “Now then we already know, that were going to be working in our respected fields to maintain ourselves.” Dona Dona tells her, “I wish I could believe that.” Orlando tells her, “senora Dona I am a professional professor of logic. I have always worked, to maintain myself.” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes me as well.” Dona Dona tells them, “if Mr. Salguero decides to help you out. I don’t think, your going to say no.” Juana Bautisa tells her, “when the time comes I will be discussing this with my father. As an aquarian, we fulfill our words and promises. We don’t like to take, what isn’t ours senora.” Orlando tells her, “yes that is true.” Juana Bautista tells her, “my intention isn’t that my father maintains us. For that side you can relax.” Dona Dona asks, “which side shouldn’t I be relaxed in?” Juana Bautista tells her, “we’re not leaving corozal. If that is what you want, you can forget about that.” Orlando tells her, “we’re not leaving corozal. For this is the place where we met. Here soon I’m going to be starting my new job. We would like to stay here, for we love this town very much.” Dona Dona asks, “so this is where you two met? How?” Orlando tells her, “senora remember the fair that was here in corozal. In that fair, I was the wolf man. Juana Bautista was…” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes I was very enchanted with the wolf man.” Dona Dona ask, “so I guess the wolf man was enchanted with of course Artemis.” Both glance at one another, then back at a smiling Dona Dona.

When they’re coming out, Calixto asks. “So how did it go?” Juana Bautista tells him, “fine she wanted to know our intentions of the future.” Calixto tells them, “well since that is the topic. I also want to ask the same questions.” Orlando tells him, “well Don Calixto my intentions with Juana Bautista is very serious. I want too marry her.” Calixto tells him, “that’s great for you son.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well we will discuss this topic at another time.” Calixto tells her, “well let me tell you. That soon I will be getting the money for the harvest. I want to complete my promises. If you want again, you may have your studio pretty soon.” Juana Bautista tells him, “we told Dona that we would maintain ourselves.” Calixto tells her, “listen I’m also doing this from within. Its an act of selfishness, I want to give my daughers everything. Plus I am indebted with you all.” Juana Bautista tells him, “oh father I want a telescope.” Calixto asks, “a telescope.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well I want to study and paint the astro. I would be the first in the region, to paint them. Later I’ll be able to do my first exposition really.” Orlando tells him, “yes Don Calixto that is what enchants me about Juana Bautista. Even though she’s a woman full of mysteries. She has a lot of logic in her actions.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I am an aquarius and that explains my actions and atitudes.” Calixto tells her, “sure your going to have your own telescope and studio.” Juana Bautista happily hugs him, “thank you father.” Calixto tells him, “well daughter its nothing. Then we’ll see one another at the soccer game.” Orlando utters, “yes see you there Don Calixto.”

Over at the dolorosa, the guys all meet up. Mauricio greets Poncho, and glances at Octavio. “Hi Poncho, I need you too do a job for me.” Octavio tells him, “hey you have to pay in advance.” Mauricio tells him, “I need it tomorrow early in the morning.” Octavio utters, “fine but that would cost you double.” Mauricio tells him, “sure that’s no problem. Now this banner is about 1/2 meters high. 2 meters width.” Octavio asks, “anything else?” Mauricio tells him, “yes make it beautiful and very imaginative. The materials doesn’t matter, put down. Juana Calidad may god bless your goals.” Octavio asks, “that banner you will need for tomorrow’s soccor game?” Octavio tells him, “forget it I’m not making it.” Mauricio tells him, “see that Gualberto Poncho. This guy is throwing away 70 000. He just doesn’t want to work.” Octavio tells him, “you mentioned 70?” Mauricio tells him, “yes and you can count it.” Octavio tells him, “give me the 70 now and I’ll do it for you.” Mauricio utters, “so your going to play. I have two witnesses, if you don’t do this I’m sending you too court.” Octavio tells him, “listen Mr. Fuentelafria. I am no theif, and you know that. Only some thieves, and some politicians like to rob.” Mauricio tells him, “make it beautiful and very imaginative.” Octavio utters, “yes I can guarantee that.” Mauricio tells him, “well then bye Poncho Gualberto.” Octavio get a michevious grin, Poncho tells him. “Hey what a lovely chat you two had. Your lucky, you two don’t get paid to argue or you two would be starving.”

Juana Matilde and Miguel show up. “Oh hello Poncho, oh Miguel you know something. The new job that you have now, what’s worse about it is. I hardly see you man. Your now working so very much, but I’m guessing the harder you work, the more money that comes in right. Now then I’ve talked too Ruben. I told him, we should talk to Dona Dona well after the game.” Miguel tells her, “what do you mean after the game. Were going to be celebrating, all the goals that your going too make.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh yes I completely forgot about that. Now then we will talk to Dona Dona later. You know were so very important too her. Exuse me, now Poncho give me a rum for Miguel is going to treat me. Don’t forget to bring me a bottle for tomorrow’s game.” Miguel ask, “so tomorrow your going to celebrate Juana Matilde’s wins.” Poncho tells them, “hey I’m going to cheer on the team of the juanas. That is more distinctive Miguel.” Miguel tells him, “oh come on you know very well. That the star of the team is Juana Matilde.” Orlando laughs, “there’s one thing of singing than thinking. One uses a mouth, the other uses the brain.” Miguel grabs him, “listen outsider we can fight this as men in the ring. You shouldn’t have returned.” Juana Matilde grabs Miguel, “Miguel no.” Poncho yells out, “listen clearly if you lot want to fight get out of the business. Respect this business please.” Gualberto yells out, “you lot are going to end up fighting. Will it will destroy all of our friendships. Enough already.” Juana Matilde utters, “Gualberto you ruined us having drinks. Plus you shouldn’t meddle into this. Poncho where’s our rum?” Poncho utters, “hopefully this will calm all of you down.”

At the pink house, Ruben tells them. “Now tomorrow is the big game, I came by to tell everyone good luck. I don’t have a lot of hope, that you will win.” Juana Valentina ask, “then why did you organize this anyway?” Ruben tells her, “listen I’m doing this for the children but. What Todoelmundo is telling me, I was mistaken. All of you are playing your own game. All of you think, one is better than the other. Instead of competting against the other team. Your confronting each other. At this rate, neither of you will win. Inform my sisters, I was here I’ll see you all at the game.” Juana Valentina utters, “Ruben.” Ruben stops and utters, “what?” Juana Valentina tells him, “if your so sure were going too lose. Don’t bother showing up to any game then. Don’t bother, don’t bother don’t bother.” Ruben tells her, “I have to be there to thank all of the sponsers publicly. That’s the only reason so relax, as soon as the game starts I’m taking off. For I don’t want to be witness to losing goodnight.” They both stare at one another and he takes off. Juana Valentina utters, “good night.”

The next morning, Ruben gets up and screams. For he has seen Manuel Efe right next too him. “Dam it Manuel Efe never come wake me up.” Manuel Efe tells him, “but I thought you would be ready already.” Ruben yells out, “enough get out its only 6 am. Listen the game is at 10.am.” Manuel Efe tells him, “remember the saying the lord helps one if they get up early. Rubencho I thought, you would always be next to Maria Delia supporting her. Your almost at the point of marrying her. Your going to marry the woman that you love.” Ruben ask, “what do you know about this? You’ve never been close to getting married.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes but I have been in love in fact. You know very well where all my affections go towards Ruben.” Ruben tells him, “love is the most beautiful of those feelings. But in fact, its the worst punishment. In one second, it makes one very happy. The second moment it makes one cry. One gives everything, to one single person. Sometimes one forgets, to keep something for yourself. Without love there is no life. A man has too eat, what an agony.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa you talk like a poet. If you talk like that to Maria Delia. I now understand why that woman, is so much in love with you. What your saying, sounds like a vallanta song. Oh what you said, that’s so very beautiful Rubencho.” Ruben gets up, “alright enough all ready. I guess you brought your european car.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well of course but I’m driving.” Ruben heads to the bathroom, “thank you jolly and congratulation. Yes full congratulations.”

Over at the pink house, Juana Valentina is still in bed. Tere gets up. “Dear its past 6, you have to get up now.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I’m coming.” Tere tells her, “you know something I am quite worried. I don’t think were ever going to get over, colombia losing to Argentina 1-0. That is exactly what sincelejo is going to to with us.” Juana Manny is doing her morning exercises. Tere tells her, “dear breakfast is ready.” Juana Manny tells her, “it better be light for its best to have an empty stomach before a game.” Tere tells her, “oh who cares my love what we eat were going to get beatened.” Juana Bautista is getting dressed. Tere shows up, “good morning my dear so what are you going to eat?” Juana Bautista tells her, “what ever we have. Oh my toe really hurts.” Tere tells her, “perfect but the worst thing is that team from sincelejo its going to be hurting us really badly. Todoelmundo tells me, that they are going to get goals by our head count 11-0.” Juana Matilde is still alseep, Tere has to wake her up. “Juana Matilde wake up today is the game.” Juana Matilde asks, “oh Tere what game are you talking about.” Tere tells her, “the game were going to lose against sincelejo. Todoelmundo told me, he doesn’t know who’s the worst at playing soccer.” Juana Matilde utters, “is that what Todoelmundo is saying.” Tere tells her, “well that is what I’m saying. I can’t even image how ridiculous were going to be at that field.” Juana Matilde utters, “I see I see I’m totally shocked.” Tere goes to see Juana Calidad. “Hi my love, are you doing your prayers?” Juana Calidad tells her, “no I finished that hours ago. I’m praying that the game goes well.” Tere tells her, “girl your wasting your time. We’re not going to win, even if we have 11 virgins protecting us my love.” Then she leaves and begins packing their things. Todoelmundo ask, “so how do they look?” Tere tells him, “the same Todoelmundo but I’ve been hitting them hard. Just like you told me.” Todoelmundo tells her, “I guess were the only team that uses phycology in reverse.” Tere ask, “what do you think Todoelmundo will happen at that game.” Todoelmundo tells her, “Tere lets just hope that the juanas fix their own personal problems between them.” Tere tells him, “well that was the idea. But what will happen after the game.” Todoelmundo tells her, “Tere a couple of months ago there was a soccer game. That broke all the records, it was 17-0. Ours could break, 0-0 in lossing of course.”

Over at the judge’s house, he’s reading the morning newspaper. Margarita Cruz tells him, “Geremias its already 7 am. We’re going to be late, if you don’t hurry and change.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “now relax Margarita they aren’t going to start without us.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “if only I could be this calm.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “relax were not going to be in a hurry. I’ve done this my entire life.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “and it has resulted very well no. Ok I’m going to fix your things then.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “they are already done.” Margarita Cruz asks, “what do you mean its ready then why am I here then?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “to keep me company Margarita Cruz. Don’t you worry, I’m a man that has gotten used to doing things on my own.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “but now your going to have to change your customs. I am now here, to spoil you and please you. Now then I’m going to the church, to pray that things go well for my girl.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “alright and pray for the rest of the juanas. Especially to see, that our efforts will get a good result.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “ok I’m also going to pray that nothing happens to you at the game. Take care my love.” Then she kisses him once more and leaves the house. Judge Geremia Guerra smiles and beams with happiness.

Over at the salguero house, Dona Dona tells Ophelia. “Now then Ophelia, clean it harder so the spots will go away.” Calixto yells out, “ok I’m going out now.” Dona Dona tells him, “alright may things go well for you Mr. Salguero. Over after your done at the ranch. Go to that market, and buy some nepero.” Calixto tells her, “I’m not going to the ranch?” Dona Dona ask, “why not?” Calixto tells her, “I’m going to the girls soccer match. Its corozal against sincelejo, the juanas are going to be playing.” Dona Dona tells him, “boxing soccer? Oh your daughters, are quite feminine. So what time is this blasted game?” Calixto tells her, “why are you interested in going?” Dona Dona tells him, “no only if I’m gagged and tied up. I’ll go to that embarassing soccer game.” Calixto utters, “umda who understand this woman.”

Juana Matilde is complaining once more. “Oh man todoelmundo the game starts at 10 am. Its only 8 am, I hate waking up so blasted early I’m shocked.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well we have to warm up before warming up. Well with this team, it doesn’t matter if were cold and not warmed up.” Juana Valentina tells her, “its so very beautiful your support man.” Todoelmundo tells her, “hey I’m just saying what everyone has been able to detect. With this team, there’s no point. Ok everyone lets go.” Tere yells out, “ok everyone lets go or we can get a big W.” Juana Calidad asks, “what is a W?” Tere tells her, “it stands for withdrawl. Hey my love wait for me.” Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe is here I am joined by his cousin Ruben. COROZAL COROZAL COROZAL.” Ruben yells out, “enough already hello girls. Here are the uniforms from our sponsers. This is what your all going to be wearing.” Juana Bautista tells him, “it better fit for its pretty late Ruben to change them.” Ruben tells her, “they gave it too me a half an hour ago.” Manuel Efe tells them, “daaa now then I just hope that you enter that game. With enthusiasium and with the spirit of champions. Yes like it should be, then they drop all the shirts on the table. I have certain experience in this. We have to enter winning, winning and very concentrated. Now then I’m going, to take you all in my european car. All of you will fit in there, now Ruben Terezalsura and Todoelmundo will take that strange car of Todoelmundo.” Juana Matilde tells him, “you know what Manuel Efe. There’s a spot free in your car, I’m going with Todoelmundo.” Juana Manny tells him, “I’m going walking excuse me.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well then Juana Valentina, You can come with me next too me. You all in the back. COROZAL COROZAL COROZAL.”

Ruben ask, “do you like the uniforms?” Juana Valentina tells him, “what listen if your like the rest. Thinking we’re going to lose. We could have played in our swimming suits. Who cares about the uniforms.” Ruben stops her from leaving, “they say love is the most beautiful of the feelings. Plus the worst punishment. In one second one is crying, the other second your smiling and laughing. Overjoyed, you give your love to the person you supposedly love. One forget that they have to keep something for themselves. Without love there’s no life, with it in fact is agony.” Juana Valentina ignores his words, she simply utters. “Don’t forget to lock the door before leaving.”

Margarita Cruz returns and tells Judge Geremias Guerra. “Now Geremias, its 10 to 10 am. We’re not going to arrive on time. The judge comes out wearing a uniform. Oh it seems everything still fits well. So how do you feel?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well its been a while since I’ve worn these shoes they do pinch a bit.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh but you look pretty good.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “thanks too you Margarita not because of the clothes. But when I put it on, I’m happy for myself. It means I have conserved my figure.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “yes of course.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well it hasn’t been very long. Since I used to conduct every weekened a game. I just hope that I haven’t forgotten how.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “look one has to have two conditions. One has to know the rules, plus have a good sense of justice. You have both prizes.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well the rules do bother me so. I don’t know, if they have changed at all. Hopefully I will it right.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “now then if you don’t feel well. Or your feeling unwell, your not going to go crazy. Your going to stop this game, and take a breather.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “oh I won’t go too those extremes Margarita. Well then lets go then.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “alright lets go then.” Judge Geremias Guerra utters, “hopefully I won’t forget my whistle.”

At the game, there’s a banner. Juana Calidad. May god bless your games is ready. There’s also a picture of the church and what looks like an angel. Manuel Efe is screaming, “COROZAL COROZAL COROZAL.” Mauricio yells out, “Cadi my love come over here. Do you like it?” Juana Calidad smiles, and he kisses her forehead. Juana Manny glances at the sign, and continues warming up. Then Octavio shows up, “hey firecracker? The sign reads, Juana Manny is the best. Yes this is a great banner.” Juana Manny goes over and gives him a kiss and a hug. The sign bothers Mauricio, plus the other girls. Ruben glances at a still angry Juana Valentina.” Miguel tells Juana Matilde, “oh these pairs do what ever they can to catch people’s attentions. You know very well I do support you.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes I know Miguel.” Miguel tells her, “yes I don’t need nothing of that sort. To catch anybody’s attentions.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey Miguel I know that you do love me. Plus those posters, well they won’t help you win or make goals. I’m just saying.” Miguel gives her a hug and tells her. “Your complete correct. Your the best.” Calixto tells Ruben, “oh great job in organizing this Ruben.” Ruben tells him, “thanks father the best thing is with the sponsers. We’re now able to pay the kids education.” Calixto utters, “look at that fool running around with those flags.” Ruben tells him, “well nothing is really perfect.” Calixto asks, “why do you say that?” Ruben tells him, “well my sisters still haven’t reconcilled father.” Calixto tells him, “oh come on they are going to do it. Its boring hearing the same thing over and over.” Ruben tells them, “listen when this game begins. I’m just saying that all of them, have to work as team. They all need one another.”

Over at the park, Manuel Efe appoints himself in charge of the cheering section. Todoelmundo gets the group together. “Now we’re going to show that all that training wasn’t for nothing. We’re going to win, remember they’re 11 team mates. We’re going to go over the stragetgy. We’re going win, now put that in your heads that ball isn’t going to hurt you. We’re going to win, corozal corozal corozal.” They guys welcome the judge, “hi judge how’s it going?” Calixto asks, “oh its been years I’ve seen you like this comparde.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well the truth is I feel a bit ridiculous.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “he looks good right? I’m just saying.” Ruben tells him, “yes thank you for doing this and coming.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “I told you you could count on me I wasn’t going to fail you. Now then I’m going to talk to both team coaches. So we can begin the match.” Octavio puts Juana Manny’s sign behind the cheering section. As does Mauricio.

Margarita Cruz tells Judge Geremia Guerra, “now then you take care now good luck too you. She then goes to see Calixto, and tells him. “Apparently Juana Manny, is talking seriously in marrying Octavio.” Calixto asks, “and what is your opinon with this?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “I’m overjoyed but the most important thing is that they both love one another. Yes very important.” Calixto tells her, “yes.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “well a marriage without love is torture.” Ruben overhears this and gets a bit upset. Calixto tells her, “yes fully agree on that.” Judge Geremias Guerra returns, “now the other team from sincelejo is incomplete. The coach told me, to wait five more minutes. So I told them, that it was alright. But after that corozal will win with a W.” Calixto tells him, “yes that is the law.”

Todoelmundo is still trying to get the girl to have energy. “We’re going to win right?” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then girls were going to play are hardest. Those sincelejo girls, have to know who are the bosses of this game alright?” The others join in, except of course the rest of the juanas. Todoelmundo utters, “oh yes that great.” Tere tells them, “yes one has to have optimism. So everyone can win.” Todoelmundo tells them, “now then the first strategy is Tere your sitting on the beach.” Tere ask, “why am I sitting on the beach Todoelmundo. Your going to replace anyone of them. If they have to abandon the game. It seems it won’t be long for that too happen.”

Then shock for the girls, when they see Yolanda Del Cabrales. Yolanda waves at them, plus Ruben. Which annoys Juana Valentina. The guys simply glance at one another. Manuel Efe smiles, and then utters. “Oh the horror.” The coach asks, “and why are you late.” Yolanda utters, “oh my life I’m late because I had to paint my nails.” The coach utters, “we almost lost because of you.” Yolanda utters, “alright now then what’s next?” Juana Valentina utters, “what is that woman doing here?” Juana Matilde tells them, “it seems that one wants to play for the other team.” Juana Manny tells her, “that woman shows up where one doesn’t image.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh saint astokio bendita I’m begging you please there be no problems.”

Ruben utters, “oh this is a nightmare. When am I ever going to get rid of Yolanda Del Cabrales. Godfather may I sue her yes or do.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “what just because she’s playing in a soccer game. No that’s impossible.” Ruben tells them, “but she came to the house. Told all of us, that she was saying goodbye. That she didn’t want too know nothing about me. Then what is she doing here then?” Calixto tells them, “she’s very persistance hey comparde.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “what she is is a… May god forgive me, for what I was going to say.” Manuel Efe comes running by, “Rubencho Rubencho are you seeing what I’m seeing. Its none other than Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Ruben tells her, “yes I can tell.” Yolanda sees him and flirts his way. Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “I think its time we start the game.” Margarita Cruz utters, “Geremias be careful.” Poncho utters, “incredible.” Octavio ask, “what that returning?” Poncho tells him, “oh man that woman is great looking.” They utter, “yes.”

The teams line up, and the game begins. Judge Geremias Guerra yells out, “team captains over here. Juana Valentina and Yolanda show up. Now listen then have a good game, let there be no complications.” Yolanda tells her, “girl you have to play clean.” Juana Valentina doesn’t say a word. “Ok I’m going to throw a coin up in the air. Who will pick the side?” Yolanda tells her, “hey listen my life why bother. I’m going too win my life.” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “and you?” Juana Valentina tells him, “heads judge.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “its tails sincelejo begins the game. Now then which side do you want.” Yolanda utters, “over here.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “now then to your places.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I’ll begin.” The guys look at one another. Yolanda utters, “we’re going to win.” The whistle is blow, which starts the game.” Ruben utters, “everything will go well.”

EPISODE 97

Octavio yells out, “go Juana Manny your the best.” Poncho tells him, “you know Octavio I’m going to say something. That woman from sincelejo, I hate her personality.” Octavio tells him, “but she’s spectacular.” Poncho tells him, “I meant its every where that woman steps dust flies.” Octavio tells him, “yes that’s true. Its because of her hiring us to sing that night. My firecracker didn’t want too forgive me.” Mauricio tells him, “Juana Calidad is concentrating more on praying than on playing my brother. That Yolanda woman, makes her lose her focus.” Gualberto tells him, “well any man really Maudi.” Mauricio tells him, “that wasn’t what I was referring too. Why did that woman have to show up here.” Todoelmundo yells out, “go Juana Bautista go quickly pass it to Juana Calidad she’s all by herself. Juana Calidad is alone. In the end Juana Bautisa plays on her own. Someone takes the ball from her. Oh man at this rate were going to lose. Come on take it away, Juana Valentina come on Juana Valentina. Hey its not your ball, pass it too someone pass it.” Octavio yells out again, “Juana Manny is the best.” Juana Valentina gets the ball again, but doesn’t pass it to anybody. Juana Manny screams, “pass it pass it.”

Maria Delia so frightened by getting hit simply watches everyone. Juana Matilde yells out, “hey its 3 against 1 that’s not fair.” Todoelmundo yells out, “just get it get it.” In the end Yolanda makes a goal. Manuel Efe yells out, “goal yes. I mean what a disaster.” Juana Matilde sarcastically yells out, “smile smile its beautiful.” Juana Calidad yells out, “hey your have to pass it I was clear.” The cheers from sincelejo fill the field. Orlando yells out, “that happened because Juana Manny didn’t give it Juana Valentina. Nor didn’t want to give the ball to Juana Bautista.” Octavio yells out, “well forgive me at least my Juana Manny managed to move around. While some girls, should only dedicate themselves to reading cards.” Orlando tells him, “hey don’t you talk about Juana Bautista in that way.” Octavio yells out, “yeah I’m talking about her.” Poncho breaks them up. Manuel Efe yells out, “the only one playing well is Juana Valentina.” Mauricio yells out, “forget about Juana Valentina its Juana Calidad that’s playing well.” Calixto tells Ruben, “man I’m thinking Todoelmundo doesn’t know how to play soccer. Listen there’s no tactics, there’s no combinations. He didn’t teach them how to play as a team.” Ruben tells him, “old man its not his fault. He’s tried to teach them too play as a team. But they just didn’t want to listen.” Calixto tells him, “hey wait we will see a goal soon to match up the game.” Margarita Cruz utters, “yes that is what we’re going too see.”

Dona Dona looks outside, “man you can’t see anybody. Did the entire town, go to that blasted game. A taxi has to come by, she goes to her room. Takes out her keys, now then how long do those soccer games go too. Three hours I’m guessing, well in any case there’s enough time to do what I need to do.” She puts her things away and smiles.

Back at the game, Maria Delia makes a goal. Everyone celebrates, Todoelmundo yells out. “Yes girls were going to take the advantage.” So excited Juana Matilde hugs Juana Calidad. When she realizes what she’s doing, she pushes her away. Juana Valentina shows off to Yolanda. Calixto tells them, “see we’re now in a great condition.” Margarita Cruz yells out, “yes girls were going to show them.” Calixto tells him, “oh I didn’t know your girlfriend could play like that.” Ruben tells him, “hey me neither but my sisters have to do something. Or else were going to lose the game.” Calixto tells him, “hey we’re going to win this you’ll see.” Ruben tells them, “yes things are going to get better.” Manuel Efe tells him, “it seems to me your girlfriend was trained in the states. Your going to get married to a Valderama.” Ruben ignores him, “bravo bravo come on lets go.” Manuel Efe continues, “one more thing who invited Yolanda Del Cabrales?” Ruben tells him, “listen that woman must have a radar for she’s not leaving me in peace.” Manuel Efe tells him, “but you can’t deny she’s attractive.” Ruben yells out, “Manuel Efe just concentrate on the game alright. Yes corozal, corozal.” In the game everyone gets up, for someone has hit the judge with the ball. Yolando utters, “sorry judge.” Judge Geremias yells out, “ouch it came from over there.” Yolanda tells him, “hey this is a game who knows where it comes from.” Margarita Cruz is ready to stop the game. Calixto stops her, “no you might get hit as well.” Margarita Cruz yells out, “but he might be hurt. I told him, think about this don’t get involved with these types of things. He’s not a teenager.” Ruben tells her, “but Margarita don’t worry he’s like a rubber.” Manuel Efe tells him, “still that was a hard hit.” Margarita Cruz asks, “oh come on Ruben it was a hard hit. How long does this game last dear lord?” Ruben tells her, “30 seconds see the judge got up.”

The game starts again, and Juana Manny fights against Juana Bautista. Juana Bautista tells her, “listen just because your a boxer doesn’t mean you have to control every game. I could have gotten it.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh come off it you really were going to make that ball fly girl. Or are you a witch, is that your advantage.” Juana Bautista tells her, “you won’t let me do anything for your ego has taken over everything girl.” Then they begin fighting, Judge Geremias Guerra goes to them. “Enough the game has begun again. You must think about the game.” Poncho tells them, “you know I’ve been at a lot of games. I’ve seen teams fighting with other teams. But I’ve never seen team mates fighting against themselves.” Orlando tells him, “listen here Juana Manny is greedy and think she’s still in the ring. She doesn’t want to share the ball with Juana Bautisa. That’s why she fighting against her.” Octavio tells him, “hey from what I’m seeing its reversed. Juana Bautista just wants to fight with Juana Manny.” Orlando tells him, “she didn’t want to give the ball to her.” Gualberto tells him, “enough with the fighting. You can’t start a fight here, just because they are fighting out there. Calm down already.” Yolanda pushes Juana Valentina and runs off. Juana Valentina complains, but nothing happens. Yolanda returns, hoping to get one of the juanas removed from the game.

The judge stops this, and yells out. “Lets start the game again.” Its break time, the guys all want to go but Todoelmundo stops them. He and Tere go talk to the girls, angrily he tells them. “Everyone get over here. That was the most deplorable spectacle that I have seen in my entire life. Why did I kill myself, trying to train you all. What for, for it went in one ear and out the other. Why why.” Juana Matilde tells them, “its all my sisters…” Ruben tells them, “my sisters nothing Juana Matilde. You know how a house is built, step by step. For that one needs help by a lot of people. An electrician, a plumber, an architects. A work foremen, no one person could make a house. No matter how long he will take, it would take his entire life. A job is built on various people, to play soccer you need a team. Not one single player, or else what’s the point of having 10 more. Each of you needs the rest, or haven’t you noticed that oh man. Plus in a family, its not just one person but various people. There’s nothing finer, than walking with a companion. There’s no happiness when one is alone. No they are happy, when one finds a good friend. Yes that is correct, make that clear too yourself.” Juana Calidad utters, “yes that’s right yes this is all your fault for having Ruben be that mad.” Juana Manny tells them, “yes the next thing is he’s going to say were a bunch of sinners.”

Back at the pink house, Dona Dona utters. “Man if I were a robber, I would have robbed the place countless of times. Oh where are those girls brains, why haven’t they changed those locks. Oh today I have plenty of time, to look around.”

Back at the game. Yolanda pushes and steals the ball from Juana Calidad. Juana Calidad yells out, “a daughter of the lord doesn’t do that. Judge stop this.” He does, and Yolanda makes another goal. The crowd goes wild, Manuel Efe smiles. Calixto yells out, “its Todoelmundo’s fault they are not playing a good game.” Manuel Efe tells him, “hey maybe he’s not playing it 4-4. Its now a tight game. The crowd screams, “sincelejo sincelejo.” Yolanda yells out, “give water to the corozal girls they need it. Do you tell them, or shall I.” Mauricio yells out, “Juana Calidad my love show them girl that you can do this. Yes you can my life.” Octavio yells out, “firecracker go firecracker go. Go Juana Manny go.” Miguel yells out, “hey Juana Matilde you did it at the concert you can do this now.” Orlando yells out, “yes Juana Bautista thats it my love. Your the most enchanting woman of corozal.” The girls get another goal, and the fans go wild all except Manuel Efe of course. “Oh yes goal another one, your fiance is going to be great. She’s going to teach your kids this glorious sport.” Margarita Cruz yells out, “how long is this game going to go on. Geremias has been running too much. I don’t think Geremias, is going too last very long. What if he gets a heart attack or something.” Ruben utters, “I just hope at last this game will get my sisters back together. Go girls go.”

Time passes the girls continue to fight. Then the judge gets them all together. “Now then I’m pretty tired and were now tied. We’re not going over time, so were going to do finish this with penalties. Head or tails, good luck for everyone.” Another fight breaks out, when the team has to choose one player to finish the tie.” Juana Matilde yells out, “no I’ll do it now Todoelmundo I will run and do it. I’m the famous out of the five.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Todoelmundo no I’m the oldest I’ll do it.” Juana Bautista tells her, “what only because you say so Juana Valentina no forget it girl. That’s not the way things work.” Juana Calidad tells him, “no Todoelmundo you should let me do it I’m more religious.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no Juana Calidad.” Todoelmundo stops the fight, “the first penalty will be done by Maria Delia.” Tere yells out, “finish this todoelmundo.” Maria Delia is so overjoyed, Todoelmundo continues. “The second will be Anvel, the third tells Monica, Rosio the fouth. The fifth, Terezalsura.” Juana Matilde tells him, “but she hasn’t even played.” Todoelmundo tells them, “I’ll pay the penalty.” The juanas fight amonst themselves, and Juana Valentina gets ticked off. Juana Matilde yells out, “its all your fault Juana Valentina.” Manuel Efe chases Juana Valentina. She goes to the others, “hey all of you don’t you dare mess with Juana Valentina. Did you see that, no respect what so ever. Maria Delia gets another goal. Hey Ruben your going to marry the hero of sports star.” Ruben tells him, “shut up stop distracting me they are going to get prized already.”

Calixto tells Ruben, “Orlando and Juana Bautista are going to get married.” Ruben tells him, “well it better be fast before my mother. Tells them they have to leave corozal.” They get another goal, Manuel Efe utters, “yes great goal.” Calixto tells them, “it seems Juana Manny and Orlando are also going to get married. In fact they’re will be many weddings including yours.” Ruben simply utters, “yeah.” The sincelejo makes a goal, and Manuel screams. “Goal, I mean that was pretty good. I mean sad, yes but it was pretty good.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “well I’m glad that this is finally over. I would have loved it if, Juana Manny had made a goal. But I’m glad that Geremias, nothing happened with him.”

(Calixto utters, Juana Manny and Orlando. Instead of Octavio.)

Over at the pink house, Dona is being a snoop. She utters, “no photo nor memories nothing. Yes what I suspected is true, she had to kept something. Or else she must have destroyed everything, when she found out about Yolanda Del Cabrales. The soccer game should be half period by now. I still have time.”

Over at the game, Manuel Efe yells out. “4-4 this is quite exciting.” Calixto tells him, “who’s next.” Yolanda doesn’t get a point. Todoelmundo brings out Tere, “now then go ahead.” In the end she wins it for the gang. Everyone yells out, and the guys goes to their girls. Manuel Efe has another tempertantrum. Yolanda complains, “that fat girl wasn’t even playing. Judge do something. Then she smiles and heads straight over to Ruben. Hey Ruben I would have loved, that I had won but.” Ruben utters, “oh what a nightmare you are.” Yolanda glances at Juana Valentina. Then tells Ruben, “a nightmare no. I will take this as my prize.” She grabs Ruben and kisses him, when she stops. She smiles sweetly and returns to her group. Ruben rubs his lips, and watches a very angry Juana Valentina leaving the soccer field. While Manuel Efe grins, and goes over towards him then asks. “Hey are you alright Ruben?”

Dona Dona continues looking around. “Another one that doesn’t keep secrets. Oh it just can’t be, she laughs. I do know, that this poor nun, is probably thinking she’s going crazy. More crazy like a chicken raising ducks.” When Juana Valentina returns home, she breaks down and cries. She hears movement, and looks in the window. Its there she sees Dona Dona, putting money in the small container. She laughs, and then leaves the house. While Juana Valentina hides, on the other side of the house. Then she goes inside the house.

Back on the field, an angry Yolanda gets back her hiccups and fights with Manuel Efe. The band plays, and Calixto tells them. “Attention everyone, lets head to the dolorosa and grab some drinks. Its on me, hey Poncho you open up a tab and I’ll pay you later.” Poncho tells him, “hey with me Don Calixto there’s no problem. Come on lets go.” Calixto asks, “now where is Ruben?” Poncho tells him, “well he was around here someplace.”

Ruben heads back to the pink house. Juana Valentina opens the door, and angrily stares at him. “Congratulations your team won excuse me.” As she’s ready to slam the door in his face he stops her. “Juana Valentina, its necessary that we talk.” Juana Valentina tells him, “what for? Why are you wasting your time, talking too me what for? Hey take advantage, that the lady from sincelejo is here. Oh don’t tell me, you didn’t see her?” Ruben tells her, “listen between me and Yolanda Del Cabrales nothing has happened. I swear too you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “no nothing happened.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey I’m not an idiot I haven’t invented nothing that I didn’t see. Oh yes your the innocent victim. Stop disrespecting me please, plus what’s the point in appolgizing too me. Your future bride Maria Delia, already accepted your applogy. For you told something did happen.” Ruben tells her, “I told her that because I thought. Then she would cancel the engagement. Juana Valentina please, I can’t continue living this way. I do need you, I know that you need me as well. My love lets end this fakeness.” Juana Valentina pushes him out the door. “I’m not your love, I am not. I don’t love you, this isn’t fakeness. I am not in love with you, I live my life in peace now. I don’t want any more problems just leave no more.” Ruben desperately tells her, “fine then lets leave town then.” Juana Valentina asks, “what?” Ruben tells him, “why don’t we leave town just like we were going to do it before. My father doesn’t need me here anymore. Lets leave here, please go very far away. We can live in peace both of us in peace. Where we can love one another, be both tranquil please.” He tries to hug and kiss her, she angrily slaps his face and pushes him out the door. Juana Valentina tells him, “leave me alone you imbecile. Get the hell out of my life, I never ever want to ever see you again. I just don’t want too, I’m serious Ruben. I am not saying goodbye, but see you never. Now get out.” She then tries not to cry, while Ruben sadly goes home.

At the dolorosa, Manuel Efe is once again screaming. “Corozal Corozal Corozal.” Calxito tells her, “shut up for a minute nephew. I want to have a toast, for the best soccer players in the sabanas. For the players salute.” Octavio yells out, “congrautlations to my firecracker.” A very annoyed Juana Manny, yells out. “Let me say for the record, that I wanted to make a lot of goals. But my sisters wouldn’t let me.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh sonny come on you didn’t make any goals. Because your a bad player.” Miguel laughs at her. Juana Calidad tells her, “hey one has to tell the truth always. Father everyone one of them were selfish, I was there waiting. Nobody wanted me to make a goal.” Mauricio utters, “yes that’s true.” Calixto tells them, “the important thing is that they won. Now its history. Juana Bautista sadly looks at all of them, Todoelmundo glances at Tere. Now then Octavio Juana Matilde sing us a song.” Manuel Efe once more yells, “corozal corozal corozal.” Coldy Juana Matilde tells him, “father forgive me but I’m not singing with Octavio.” Octavio tells them, “yes me either I’m not singing with Juana Matilde.” Calixto utters, “what is this?” Miguel tells him, “I don’t think that my girlfriend has to sing with him.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “see I told you Calixto this fight is serious.” Calixto repeats, “now this is a fight against children. This too will pass, its just not important.” Calixto yells out, “where’s the music?” Juana Matilde utters, “fine we will sing. Miguel and I, for we’re the only one’s that can sing.” Octavio utters, “your kicking me out of singing. That’s not going to happen excuse me.” Calixto yells out, “don’t be this way we just want too have a good time.” Juana Manny goes over too her father. “Let me tell you something father, the five of us won’t stand being here in corozal. Since my mother is going to get married. She’s going to be staying here to live. I also will be living here, so tell my sisters that they have too leave.” Calixto tells her, “no this can’t be happening.” Tere sadly closes her eyes and shakes her head. Music plays, Manuel Efe dances with Maria Delia. Tere with Todoelmundo, even though she’s not in the mood. Judge Geremias Guerra dances with Margarita Cruz. Juana Bautista it seems, has made up her mind about something.

Back at the salguero house, a very miserable Ruben returns home. Dona Dona asks, “how are you doing Ruben Calixto?” Ruben tells her, “fine so what did you do during the morning.” Dona Dona tells her, “just enjoying myself here in corozal. There was at last, a nice time to go for a walk. Without having disaster encounters.” Ruben tells her, “mother don’t continue that please.” Dona Dona ask, “so how did the game end?” Ruben asks, “I didn’t think you enjoyed soccer Corozal won.” Dona Dona sarcatically ask, “you should be so very happy.” Then he sadly goes too his room.

Back at the dolorosa, people are now all dancing. While the juanas have stopped, Juana Calidad goes to her father, “see Father this is a serious matter. I want you to talk to them, since your our father. Tell them they must confess themselves.” Calixto asks, “to confess themselves. What are they going to confess?” Juana Calidad tells him, “of every sin they have done father. They have been quite selfish, aggresive and offensive.” Calixto tells her, “those things you talk to them about this.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh father no no they won’t listen too me. Plus I don’t have the energy, to have any conversations with them.” Calixto tells her, “this is a problem…” Juana Matilde interrupts, “father.” Juana Calidad tells him, “we will talk later father.” Juana Matilde tells him, “nothing father I was just thinking. We the harvest business is done with. You know all the payments made, with the loans and stuff. I already know what I want too do.” Calixto asks, “you want to continue you music lessons with that teacher right. To continue with your career right?” Juana Matilde tells him, “umda I complete forgot about that. But yes that as well, father I don’t know but I’m just saying. I should live by myself, listen could you get me my own place. I don’t care if its a tiny area or terrible. I don’t care about that. I just don’t want to live with my sisters. I mean everyone of them, my sisters.” Calixto very shocked utters, “but Juana Matilde.”

Back at the pink house, Juana Valentina is still crying. All she sees is Yolanda in bed, plus the kisses she gives Ruben at the soccer match. The girls arrive home, and none of them are talking to one another. Tere asks, “girl why didn’t you go to the dolorosa to celebrate.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I just didn’t feel like it.” Tere tells her, “well you didn’t miss anything nice my dear. Now why are you like that? For what that woman said?” Juana Valentina tells him, “I’m like this because I’m an idiot. That is why, I shouldn’t care what she says and does that old woman. So where were you all?” Tere tells her, “at the dolorosa.” Juana Valentina tells her, “at least you had an enjoyable moment.” Tere tells her, “nice come on ever since you all got the crazies. Nothing is ever going to be nice again my dear.”

Calixto talks with Ruben, “I now understand your worry. Between the discord of your sisters.” Ruben tells him, “see I told you old man. Its a despearate situation.” Calixto asks, “and tell me what started all of this. Why did they end up this way?” Ruben tells them, “well I don’t know either. I know that nobody is going too give in. To fix all of this.” Calixto asks, “now then what can we do about this?” Ruben tells him, “let them kill themselves for I’m defeated. If we haven’t done nothing with this soccer game. There is no other solutions.” Calixto then finishes his drink.

Over at the judges, Margarita Cruz is putting lotion of Judge’s legs. “Now with this, it won’t be so tender and swollen.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “thank you Margarita.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “the other thing I want to say. Is that you were pretty good out there on the soccer field. I am in fact, very proud of you.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “I felt like I did when I was younger. I must confess, my legs almost didn’t respond when I saw that dame from sincelejo.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “dame your very generous with her.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “I have a bad feeling that even when my godson is married to Maria Delia. She’s not going to leave him alone, this doesn’t stop being a misfortune. For he can’t do anything legal to stop this.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “that is a most astute woman one has to recognize that.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “I’m going to have to look through the legal books. Maybe there’s a new law, that is now called sexual harrasment. Ouch.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “but your pretty swollen and tender. You have too have patience, or else you’ll never leveate yourself.”

Tere is having some tea, and sees a dressed Juana Bautista coming down the stairs. “Can’t sleep Juana Bautista. There’s apple juice, care for some.” Juana Bautista tells her, “no thank you.” Tere tells her, “listen drink a bit this will make you fall asleep like that.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I’m going out.” Tere asks, “oh my love at this time of the night?” Juana Bautista tells her, “I’m going out to look for Orlando.” Tere tells her, “I’m scared that your going out at this time. Can’t you wait till tomorrow?” Juana Bautista tells her, “no what I have too tell him can’t wait. See you later.” Tere utters, “dear lord.”

Ruben is ready for bed, and checks the doors one more time. He finds his father sitting in the dark. “Father what are you doing here at this time?” Calixto tells him, “I was thinking.” Ruben tells him, “oh thoughts at this time are worst. For they keep one awake from sleeping old man. Don’t you have to go to the ranch tomorrow?” Calixto tells him, “yes I couldn’t go today because of the soccer game. I can’t fail tomorrow.” Ruben tells him, “well then could you please give a cheque to santiago tomorrow. Its too pay the professors, so they can start teaching the kids.” Calixto tells him, “sure I’ll take it tomorrow. Oh Ruben, you know I didn’t want to meddle into your sisters affairs. But I’m going to talk too them tomorrow. Well then goodnight.”

Juana Bautista is with Orlando at the Dolorosa. Poncho and his father are cleaning up for the night. Orlando tells her, “I knew it today something grave was going to happen.” Juana Bautista tells him, “you must understand my decision Orlando.” Orlando tells him, “I do understand my love. I’m just worried, what’s going to happen with us.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I don’t know.” Orlando asks, “why did this have to happen to us now? When everything was starting to go well. I feel all my hard work, has been for nothing. I was also very happy, that once again I would teach once more my life.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I’m not asking you too do so.” Orlando tells her, “Juana Bautista I am here because of you. I will follow you everywhere. What I’ll do is quit the classes, listen I haven’t even started working but. I will quit them, then that will be that.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I’m going to have to tell fortunes on the restaurant roads again. I don’t like it, but its better. Than living with my sisters, and living in that war zone at has become our house.” Poncho tells them, “listen I don’t mean too interrupt. Or too kick you out, but I’ve finished everything I’m more alseep than awake.” Orlando tells him, “listen I was like that before but now I’m more awake. Thank you for giving us some time too talk.” Poncho tells them, “hey fresh no problem.” Juana Bautista tells him, “thank you for everything Poncho. Your a great friend, a happy friend. Willing to do anything to help out. When one needs it the most, I will never forget you bye. Thank you for everything.” Juana Bautista kisses his cheak and takes off. Orlando tells him, “bye and thank you.” Poncho utters, “is this a dream or am I already asleep?”

Back at the pink house, Juana Bautista packs her meager posessions.” She closes her suitcase and waits for morning.

EPISODE 98

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Calixto awakens to go too work the next morning. He makes such a fuss, that wakes up Dona Dona. “Mr. Salguero why are you up so blasted early Mr. Salguero. Your not letting anybody sleep.” Calixto tells her, “I have to go to the ranch today today we give out the harvest.” Dona Dona tells her, “fine but at least have some consideration for those that still do sleep. There’s someone at the door, I wonder who it could at this time?” Calixto tells her, “well I don’t know I’m going to go see. Relax and go back to sleep.”

He goes and gets it, its Juana Bautista. “Dear did something bad happen at the pink house?” Juana Bautista tells him, “please forgive me for waking you.” Calixto tells her, “hey I was already awake.” Juana Bautista tells him, “the thing is before I’m leaving I had to say goodbye too you.” Calixto asks, “what are you saying?” Juana Bautista tells her, “I am leaving Corozal.” Calixto asks, “would you care for a coffee?” Juana Bautista tells him, “no thank you father. I just wanted to say my goodbyes.” Calixto asks, “why are you leaving?” Juana Bautista tells him, “I came to this place so I can get too know you. To also get too know my sisters, I have gotten to know you. I am very happy, I leave very happy knowing that I have a good father. I also got to know more, than I wanted too of my sisters.” Calixto tells her, “this is about your fight. Its going to stop, for tonight I was going over to talk to all of you.” Juana Bautista tells her, “its just not that father. Its the conviction that we can’t live together. There exists too much differences between all of us. I don’t want to continue living like being in limbo.” Calixto tells her, “listen Juana Bautista. When people live together, there will always be differences. Their habits that you get used too, and fix themselves up. Your going to have to put that tightly, in your head since your getting married.”

Juana Bautista tells him, “I also know one can’t live life through pink coloured glasses. Plus that there is problems with people who live together. But sometimes these problems have no solutions. This is one of those times.” Calixto asks, “and the telescope?” Juana Bautista tells him, “as I told Ruben over at the pink house. There was a big explosion, I told that too Ruben. I presented it, and participated in it. I guess I won’t be needing that telescope.” Calixto asks, “and where are you going to go?” Juana Bautista tells him, “I will returning where Juana Valentina found me. This closes the circle, this will be a closed chapter of my life. It was very significant, but now in the past. I promise I will write too you often. Thank you and I love you, so very much father goodbye.” Calixto is in shock and gives her a big hug. She then leaves, once she’s gone he starts crying.

Dona Dona comes out and ask, “Mr. Salguero what is going on? Who was it?” Calixto tells her, “today is the first day of the harvest. But I feel, that I’m dying on the inside.” Dona Dona ask, “explain yourself Mr. Salguero. Now is not the time to play divinations.” Calixto wipes the tears from his eyes. “I know that you don’t like too touch this topic but. If I don’t talk to you, if I don’t let this out. Who else am I going to do it with. It was Juana Bautista, she came to say goodbye. She’s leaving corozal.” Dona Dona ask, “Juana Bautista your daughter?” Calixto tells her, “Dona my daughters are fighting between each other. Well it finally got too Juana Bautista, so she has said that she’s leaving.” Dona Dona tells him, “and your just sitting there. Well go and do something, Mr. Salguero.” Calixto asks, “and what else could I do? I can’t force her into staying. Its a decision that she just took. She thinks clearly the things that she does.” Dona Dona very upsets tells him, “but man age has gotten very hard on you. Well if she leaves, its good for me. What’s strange is that you haven’t realized, how serious this is. If one leaves, the rest might all get the same idea. I’ll go see if we can have some breakfast now. Considering your daughter, woke us up so very early.” Calixto utters, “what?”

Calixto wakes Ruben up, “its time too get up.” Ruben asks, “what time is it? Father I’m still pretty sleepy.” Calixto tells him, “I want you to get dress and go over to that pink house. See what occured last night, among your sisters.” Ruben tells him, “I’ll go later alright.” Calixto tells him, “I have to go to the ranch. I need you to go its necessary, go right now.” Ruben tells him, “oh father I’ll go later ok.” Calixto tells him, “Juana Bautista was here. She came by to say goodbye.” Ruben quickly gets up and asks, “what?” Calixto tells him, “listen she’s probably leaving corozal as we speak.”

Over at the pink house, the girls are having breakfast. Tere angrily looks at the girls. “Oh how long are you going to remain like this. You really think, that its delicious living in this form. All of you, hardly looking at each other in the face. Before it was delicious, we made plans we were always doing things. How long will this last?” Juana Valentina tells her, “don’t start.” Tere tells them, “look why don’t one of you make the first move. Then everything will be finished.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes for once I fully agree with Juana Valentina. Tere don’t start with your sermons.” Tere tells her, “fine Juana Manny I will stop with the sermons. But till here I am with you all. You all have been quite boring, its like I’m talking to teenage girls of 15. No all of you are old ladies, you all can vote and work. I’m not going to try to reconcile with any of you. No sir I’m leaving, I’m going to do exactly what Juana Bautista did.” Juana Calidad ask, “and what did Juana Bautista do?” Tere tells them, “you don’t know what occured with Juana Bautista. But you know what, I’m not going to say a single thing. You lot figure that out, you figure what she did.” The girls glance at one another. Juana Valentina is the one that goes to her bedroom. She finds the drawers empty, then she sits down on the bed and cries. Juana Bautista has left one card and its one heart.

Dona Dona is doing her dusting, when Ruben shows up. “Mother I’m going.” Dona Dona tells him, “have a good day at the office.” Ruben tells her, “I’m not heading to the office yet. I’ll do that later.” Dona Dona asks, “what is this all about?” Ruben tells her, “I’m heading to the pink house first.” Dona Dona ask, “do you know what Mr. Salguero is doing in regards to his daughters problems?” Ruben tells her, “that’s why I’m going mother. The old man had to go to the ranch. He asked me to take charge of everything.” Dona Dona tells him, “if they are intelligent they will realize that the fight. Plus what they are doing is an error. Hey one does have to give them all a push. Oh yes for that yes.” Ruben asks, “Juana Bautista left corozal and your worried about this?” Dona Dona tells him, “me of course not. If she leaves or not, for she’s the one that tells fortunes not me. That singer one didn’t show up yesterday.” Ruben tells her, “wednesday I completely forgot to mention to her. That the meeting was yesterday with you. My guess is after the celebration yesterday, she must have forgotten.” Dona Dona tells him, “that doesn’t interest me. Listen she was suppose to see me. Right here with her boyfriend, they can keep their excuses.”

Manuel Efe goes to see Yolanda, she’s in a bad state. “Manuel Efe what are you doing back here?” Manuel Efe tells her, “Yolanda this is the first time I’ve seen you well undressed. I mean disorganized.” Yolanda tells him, “its for my nails.” Manuel Efe asks, “what’s up with your nails?” Yolanda tells him, “they don’t stop growing.” Manuel Efe tells her, “but jolly that’s normal its been proven scientifically. In the human beings they do always grow. That’s why one uses, well nail clippers and scizzors. I highly recommend, a great manicure.” Yolanda tells him, “you just don’t understand. I returned from the soccer match yesterday. I took a shower, I cut my fingernails. That’s when this stuff occured, they began growing like crazy. I’ve filed them, nail clippers, scizzors. I’ve even thought that by putting on gloves. It would stop this, it continues to grow in fact its driving me crazy.” Manuel Efe tells her, “daaa that’s pretty strange Jolly.” Yolanda tells him, “I just don’t know why this bad luck is after me. I have to pay attention to the cows. That don’t give me milk, instead they continue to give me water. I have to pay attention to this blasted hiccups that won’t stop. Now this, my nails man.”

Manuel Efe tells her, “I came to congratulate you on the goals. You made at yesterday’s game.” Yolanda tells him, “I don’t even want to remember that blasted game yesterday. But yes I recall I did some divine goals.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes they were quite good. Daaa for one goal, we didn’t win that game anyway. See that game in the end, didn’t get what it was suppose to acheive. They haven’t reconcilled, that was in fact our goal.” Yolanda tells him, “my life I have forgotten every single purpose with the juanas. In fact I don’t want to know nothing about them. Not even about their family. I’m just going to think about, all the problems I do have. Plus I think in fact, that you and I must seperate. We have to say now goodbye.” Manuel Efe tells her, “in any case jolly. When I do finally manage to get the juanas out of corozal. Each of them on their seperate ways, fighting amongst themselves. I’ll come by to celebrate with you. There’s little time for that, so you don’t have too worry. Jolly you were a marvelous accomplice. I can’t stay to help you out, with your nail issue. I invited Maria Delia, to go to the hotel pool today. I have to pick her up at her house.” Yolanda tells him, “it seems you like all of your cousins girls.” Manuel Efe tells her, “no with her I’m working on a different plan than hers. Jolly I really hope, that you fix all your problems.”

Ruben is now at the pink house. Tere teary eyed tells him, “right now she should be arriving back to Carmen de bolivar. She left early this morning, she said goodbye too me. She said she had to stop off to see people. But she was never going to return here. None of her sisters noticed, they were all asleep.” Ruben tells her, “you know I really don’t think they care anymore.” Tere tells him, “listen Ruben I’m tired of this. I just couldn’t do anything more. Not even that soccer game, resulted in anything.” Ruben tells her, “well it was quite difficult too know. How could one fix the bad blood between them all.” Tere tells him, “I’m going to tell Juana Valentina that its best we return to barranquilla. She wanted to leave before the soccer game. We should now, for what else are we going to do here? You tell me.” Ruben tells her, “no Terezalsura you two can’t leave.” Tere tells him, “oh Ruben this girl being here all she has done is suffer. Maybe its for the best, that she forget all these problems. All this business with her sisters.” Ruben asks, “Terezalsura is there another person in Juana Valentina’s life?” Tere asks, “where are you getting this idea?” Ruben tells her, “well it just brings up something that she said.” Tere tells him, “oh yes now I understand why she’s like this Ruben. You know what I think so.” Ruben asks, “a ha and my sisters what?” Tere tells him, “each one of them locked up in their rooms.” Ruben tells her, “it seems there’s nothing more for me to do to fix their problems.” Tere tells him, “nothing except that they repent their repents son.”

Juana Bautista is still in town, she has found Todoelmundo at the hotel. “Todoelmundo I had to say goodbye too you.” Todoelmundo tells her, “but why don’t you just give it a couple of days more? I do know, that these things will work itself out.” Juana Bautista tells him, “no the decision has been made.” Todoelmundo asks, “you don’t care to leave us all. Orlando, your sisters and your father.” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes I’m going to miss them. There’s nothing to say, that will make me repent my decision. I’m never going to forget, that in corozal you exisit. You know what the entire world knows.” She hugs him, and then picks her things. Todoelmundo asks, “how are you leaving?” Juana Bautisa tells her, “in a bus.” Todoelmundo tells her, “girl on a bus are you crazy.” Juana Bautista tells him, “l don’t have a plane like Manuel Efe.” Todoelmundo tells her, “I’ll take you.” Juana Bautista tells him, “no don’t todoelmundo. I hate goodbyes, that’s why I didn’t want Orlando too come with me. He told me, he going to go after me in a couple of days. But it saddens me to say goodbye too him. One doesn’t know, what destiny prepares for one.”

Todoelmundo sees Manuel Efe and Maria Delia and asks. “And why are those two together here? Oh yes that is pretty strange too me.” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen if I don’t say goodbye now. This goodbye will never finish.” Todoelmundo tells her, “I will at least take you to the bus terminal in my motor-scooter. But before I do, please with all certainty Juana Bautista do you have money?” Juana Bautista tells him, “I’ll make some money on the way so you don’t have too worry.” Todoelmundo tells her, “wait a minute. He goes to the receptionist. Hey is it possible, I can be get the money I’m owe today? I managed to get the receptionist to give me, the money that I was owed. Here take this, its a loan. When I go by Carmen De Bolivar, you can pay me back.” Juana Bautista with tears in her eyes tell him. “I can’t say no, I haven’t got a cent thank you.” They hug and he takes her suitcase.

Maria Delia tells Manuel Efe. “Listen I want to tell you, since I had such a great time at the soccer game. I’m going to practice it on my free time. It does facinate me, plus see how good I did.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes Maria Delia please. They get splashed by water by a child. Man this isn’t a children’s pool. Daaa yes just look at me. Yes it went quiet well for you Maria Delia. I’m wondering with your time with the juanas. For that soccer game, did you manage to make any progress with the juanas?” Maria Delia tells him, “oh yes I have a wonderful kind relationship with them Manuel Efe. What worries me, is that they have become quite distance.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh don’t you worry about that. They must fix their errors, so their relationship will go smoothly. Soon the fruits of their labor will come out. You’ll see.” Maria Delia asks, “are you sure?” Manuel Efe tells her, “I really think so. I’m great at figuring out the human condition. But there’s still so much that we have too do. So much still too do Maria Delia come on lets go.”

Juana Valentina is in her room, thinking about all the good times they had with one another.

 

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Ruben visits the judge’s house, “I just don’t know what else too do. I’ve thought about what else, I could have done and nothing worked. Margarita, godfather, maybe you can do something.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “I think that Calixto should really have a serious talk with all of them. He’s the highest authority, and they should give him full loyalty and respect.” Ruben tells him, “godfather he said he would talk to them but. We just can’t stand around, hoping and wishing for something too happen. Margarita please, can’t you at least talk to Juana Manny.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “listen you can’t talk to her about that and the pagent. I fully agree with Geremias, have Calixto talk to all of them.” Ruben tells them, “you don’t know how sad it is how a family self-destructs. The worst thing is, is being impotent.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “listen I understand your feelings godson but.” Ruben tells them, “when they first met it was like water meeting water. Now it seems they are water and oil. I want to know why?”

Miguel is yelling at Juana Matilde in her room. “How could you have forgotten, you didn’t even call her.” Juana Matilde tells him, “I complete forgot Miguel.” Miguel tells her, “to blow off anybody else is fine but this is Dona Dona that were talking about. That is the worst that could have happpened too us.” Juana Matilde tells him, “I know that.” Miguel tells her, “listen you told me you were going to talk to Ruben. Don Calixto even talk to her personally, well to appolgize.” Juana Matilde yells out, “yes yes and you know why. Because of that soccer game, it got erased in my head. I am shocked that your scolding me. Listen its not that serious. You know what Dona Dona wants to talk to us sonny. If she wants to see us, we can arrange another meeting.” Miguel tells her, “I wish I were that fresh like you.” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen I don’t want to fight. I’m going to tell you something. I’m going to talk to Ruben, to see if Dona would give us another meeting with her. We will go when ever she wants to receive us alright.” Miguel tells her, “you know something when we marry. I hope that you give me your tranquility.” Juana Matilde tells him, “your an idiot. Umda you know sometimes I’m shocked. I just think some people overexaggerate. Just look at Juana Bautista, hey can you believe this. I know its boring here, Juana Valentina was very tiring what ever. Just because were fighting, she packed her suitcases and left town.” Miguel asks, “she left and where did she go?” Juana Matilde tells him, “well she took off umda Tere mentioned the place but I forgot. The case is she left, Miguel can I confess something.” Miguel tells her, “sure what is it?” Juana Matilde tells him, “well let this be between the two of us alright. Now swear it.” Miguel tells her, “I swear it.” Juana Matilde tells him, “will you keep this for me.” Miguel tells her, “yes.” Juana Matilde tells him, “Juana Bautista well you know that lately was pretty moody. But you know I really do miss her.” Miguel simply gives her a hug.

Over in the other room, Juana Manny is talking with Octavio. “See that Juana Bautista thought she was so very intelligent. She was so very superior than all of us. But there’s a hole where she once was.” Octavio tells her, “Orlando is also prepotent its sad that in the end he’s all by himself. Juana Manny tells him, “yes.” Octavio tells her, “firecracker I came by to tell you I got the loan. Now I can open up my own business.” Juana Manny tells him, “really that’s wonderful my scary frog congratulations.” Juana Manny tells him, “now then I’m going to serious talk with my father. So he can give me the beauty salon. Then the two of us can be properly organized. So will you have a business with carpentry?” Octavio tells her, “no my business is going to be a todoeloritmo.” Juana Manny asks, “wait a minute I’ve never heard such a thing. What’s that?” Octavio tells her, “no one has thought about it before. See I’m going to hire workers for their specific trade. I will pay them for the job, not for what they charge hourly. Listen for example, if a lady calls needed a electrician. Plumber or painter, I will send in the right guy for the job. I will even supervise, and give people my guarantee. That is why its called a todoelritimo, so what do you think?” Juana Manny hits him, “oh only you would have thought about that.” Octavio tells her, “oh your always so sweet.” Then they hug.

Tere is with Juana Valentina in their bedroom. “I knew we should have left Barranquilla when you told me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen Tere I have been thinking.” Tere tells her, “well yes I’ve also been thinking we could re-open the pawn shop. Start all over, we could find a small house or a small apartment. Get back to life, without your mother yes but get back to a normal life.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no I was thinking.” Tere tells her, “yes what were you thinking about. Listen with these girls, well its a very heavy situation. Yes I’ve started caring for them and all but. Yes its sad, were leaving and couldn’t fix our problems. I’ve just had enough, with the fight between you all.” Juana Valentina tells her, “girl you haven’t allowed me too talk.” Tere tells her, “there’s nothing too talk about. What were doing is going to pack.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Tere.” Tere tells her, “listen if Todoelmundo does love me he can follow me. Well way over to Barranquilla, just like Orlando will be doing so with Juana Bautitsta.” Juana Valentina tells her, “you are correct Terezalsura.” Tere tells her, “yes what are we waiting to pack it all up.” Juana Valentina tells her, “bla bla bla you continue to talk not letting me get a word in edge wize. Do me a favor and come here. Come here I must tell you something.” Tere tells her, “now what are you going too tell me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I want too tell you your correct. This fight was stupid you heared me.” Tere asks, “what are you trying too tell me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well this hurry and trying to keep Ruben out of my head. I think I must have done things, well that bothered my sisters. But those girls, bit by bit took out their nails. Not even knowing why? Well maybe it was all of my fault that this got started. Now that Juana Bautista has left, I have put my feet on the ground at last. I don’t want too lose them.” Tere tells her, “are you trying to tell me you want to fix things with your sisters.”

(Well at least she admited, that she was the one that started that fight.)

Juana Valentina tells her, “hey I’m going to give it a shot.” Tere gives her a big hug and tells her, “at last oh what a great emotion Juana Valentina. We were just wasting our time my love. Oh thank you god, thank you. I always knew that you being the oldest would fix this.” Juana Valentina continues to hug her, and utters. “Alright alright.”

Mauricio is in the kitchen with Juana Calidad. “Listen Cadi my love, everyone was very happy. Seeing that you played soccer so very well. I know full well that you do everything perfectly.” Juana tells him, “yes I do everything well with the help of the lord Mauricio.” Mauricio tells her, “if your sisters were less ambitious. You would have won sooner, and wouldn’t have gotten any penalties.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh Mauricio the situation with every day the situation gets worse. Apparently my sister Juana Bautista, returned to Carmen de Bolivar.” Mauricio tells her, “no that can’t be true Juana Calidad.” Juana Calidad tells him, “I am going to tell you something. Listen we might not be that good, but it saddens me that Juana Bautista has left.” Mauricio tells her, “yes I do understand you. Hey talking about something else, you don’t know what at least occured. Well with Dona Dona and Don Calixto. Did they talk about asking for your hand in marriage?” Juana Calidad tells him, “I don’t know nothing. My father told me that he was going to talk too her. He would advise me later, but as of yet he hasn’t called me.” They hear Juana Valentina yelling. “Juana Manny, Juana Matilde, Juana Calidad please come to the livingroom please.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh saint of the heavens please give me patience. When will Juana Valentina learn, she should stop screaming. Ave maria purisima.” Mauricio takes a sip of his coffee, then goes after Juana Calidad.

Tere tells her, “sin pecado concebido.” Juana Valentina smiling ask, “please from the heavens give us a hand.” Juana Manny asks, “now then what do you want now?” Juana Valentina tells her, “calm down I’m not Robusta Coronado.” Juana Manny tells her, “its your fault that woman gave me such a wallop.” Octavio tells her, “firecracker that woman could have killed you.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well you were avenged. When Juana Calida put that bucket, over Robusta’s head.” Juana Calidad tells them, “no don’t remind me don’t say that it pitties me so.” Juana Matilde tells her, “let me tell you something for the last time. Hey do me a favour, stop organizing. Bossing me around, deciding for us what we do and what we can’t do. I’ve had it up too here girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen girl I’m not organizing nothing or ordering anybody around. Who said I was?”

Juana Manny asks, “now then what do you want to tell us then?” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey stop pretending to divinate girl the only one. That did that was Juana Bautista, and she’s gone.” Juana Calidad tells them, “yes let her talk.” Juana Manny tells them, “alright the second bossy has arrived.” Juana Calidad tells her, “and what about you are you a lovely dove.” Tere angrily yells out, “that’s enough girls please. I’m going to tell you one thing, you are all going to hear what Juana Valentina has too say. The one that doesn’t, I’m going to hit you with a broom caramba.” Juana Manny tells her, “great that is all that I needed another mother.” Tere tells her, “hey don’t start with me Juana Manny.” Juana Matilde tells her, “get back here Tere your not getting nothing. Now then girl, just say what you were going too say. But make it quick.” Juana Valentina tells them, “what I have to say I want to just talk to my sisters only.” Juana Calidad tells him, “what ever you have to say you can say it. Well in front of Mauricio.” Juana Manny tells her, “the same goes with my scary frog.” Juana Matilde tells her, “the same goes for Miguel.” Mauricio tells her, “listen love I have to see my father. He’s going to have a very important meeting. A very important meeting, he wants me too be there alright.” Juana Calidad tells him, “alright Mauricio may god be with you.” Mauricio tells her, “I’m always protected in your arms. Because I am in your arms.” Octavio tells them, “well I also have to go to the bank. For an important meeting, to discuss important personal matters.” Juana Manny tells him, “now remember stay focus. You know what’s its like dealing with the banks.” Octavio utters, “alright relax firecracker.” Miguel tells them, “yes I also have too go I have to replace my father at the warehouse. Remember to talk to Ruben.” Juana Matilde asks, “what for? Oh yes now I remember bye.” Juana Matilde utters, “bye Miguel.” Juana Valentina tells the guys, “thanks.” Octavio tells Juana Manny, “no matter how many prayers a politician isn’t saved from hell. Alright firecracker, see you later.” Mauricio sarcastically yells out, “yeah right a painter having business deals with the bank ha ha ha.” In the end they fight to the door.

Juana Manny ask, “well then we are now ready to hear what you have to tell us. Like you ordered us.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I haven’t ordered nothing Juana Manny.” Juana Matilde utters, “it seemed like it.” Tere yells out, “I’m going to get that broom.” Juana Calidad tells them, “please just let her talk.” Juana Valentina asks, “remember when we all met up.” They utter, “yes.” Juana Calidad tells her, “when I was living happily at the convent.” Juana Manny tells her, “aren’t you going to let her talk?” Tere yells out, “I’m going to get that broom continue Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells them, “do you all remember those first days we shared this house.” Juana Matilde asks, “yes we all remember but what does that have to do with what were discussing here?” Juana Valentina tells them, “well we thought it would be strange. Considering each of us were so different from one another. Well we managed to get comfortable or no?” Juana Manny tells her, “because we had too.” Juana Calidad tells her, “I couldn’t return to the convent.” Juana Calidad tells her, “girls it wasn’t for that. No not for that, why don’t we all sit down. Like when Juana Bautista mentioned, in our astrolgy sign orders.” Juana Matilde tells her, “another order.” Juana Valentina utters, “please it won’t do any harm.” Everyone takes their place, complaining but they sit. Juana Manny tells them, “oh yes I’m in my spot now what?” Juana Valentina tells them, “I just wanted to tell you something. We are all distinctive different, but we were united when we went against the town. When you were going to adopt the name salguero. I noticed then, that the blood that unites us girls its big ties.” Juana Bautista is by the door, and tells them. “Those ties are so very big, that I just couldn’t leave to Carmen De Bolivar.” Tere cries, “oh Juana Bautista good that you have returned. Welcome too your home, for this is your home. Your place beautiful.” Juana Valentina is the second to hug and kiss her. Juana Matilde breaks up crying.

Juana Bautista tells them, “the thing with errors one can fix them. Now is the time that we fix this. We were once very united, and we are now all decided.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I fully agree with you. That is exactly what I wanted to tell you all. Girls we have managed to confront all the problems together. All of us five in everything, remember when those women of high society. Wanted to kick us out of town, together we have fulfilled the promise we made to Ruben and Don Calixto. We managed to do the impossible. Maintaining the two houses, amongst this crisis. Together we helped Dona Dona, discover that those fake juanas. Together we have confronted that senora always. For everything it has been us five.” Juana Bautista tells them, “together we have all made lives for ourselves in corozal. We have our friends here, our hopes, our plans for the future here. When I was on route too Carmen del Bolivar I had too return. For that reason, and I just didn’t want to lose my sisters.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes you have every reason in what you all are saying really.” Juana Valentina tells them, “well then I’m going to say my forgiveness. I know that I’ve been going overboard. In wanting to organize and plan. With all of that I’ve been messing in your spaces. I just didn’t realize, one more thing I don’t want to be the queen of the pagent. Sorry I should have said it sooner.” Juana Calidad tells them, “oh dear lord I think it all started because of that blasted pagent. I just don’t want to be queen either.” Juana Manny tells them, “well you all think your far more superior than me. That is what I know.” Juana Valentina ask, “do you really think that? Dear lord, nobody here is superior or inferior than the rest. It can’t be for each of us, are very distinctive than the others. Were all authentic, your different from Juana Calidad. I’m different than Juana Matilde. Its stupid to try to find a comparison. Don’t be an idiot.” Juana Bautista tells her, “your bravery is very admirable.” Juana Manny tells them, “yes brave to receive those hits. Yes that’s all I’m good for.” Juana Bautista tells her, “Juana Manny I’m not talking about your physical strength. But its your frankness, your just not afraid too do so. Act always in your convictions. You do everything to defend them. Girl that is why your so very brave.”

Juana Manny tells her, “thank you Juana Bautista. Why be a queen, when I’m a terrible sister. I don’t want nothing to do with that blasted pagent. Yes and I also ask for your forgiveness, for starting fights with you all.” Juana Calidad utters, “thank you sor Juana Inez de la cruz. Once more I feel the divine presense in our mists.” Juana Matilde tells them, “I was also an idiot. I was just upset because you all were commenting about me. With all the attitudes among you all. What I should have done, is seen my own problems first. I am also appologizing as well. I just want, that blasted pagent to go too hell. Well way over there.” Tere happily tells them, “I can’t believe what I’m seeing and hearing. Yes like you I’m saying, thank you sor juana inez de la cruz.” Juana Calidad tells her, “also saint maria clarice.” Tere repeats, “saint antonia maria clarice.” Juana Bautista tells them, “for me I have a great person lesson.” Juana Manny tells her, “well then its good that your dating a professor. Your back to who you were from the beginning. What is the lesson?” Juana Bautista tells them, “it doesn’t matter what your astrology sign is. We human beings are the same.” Juana Calida tells her, “yes Juana Bautista yes we are. We are all in the image of our lord.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes but some are more beautiful than others.”

Juana Manny teases her as does the other girls. “Hey your talking, your talking.” Juana Bautista tells them, “each of us are ruled by different planets. In the end we all make mistakes. Just like you all, I don’t want to be queen either.” Tere asks, “now then girls what are we going to tell Don Calixto. Now there’s no queen of the harvest.” Juana Matilde tells them, “hey I don’t want nothing to do with that festival.” Tere asks, “then what are we going too do?” Juana Manny tells them, “well I have an idea how about they put Maria Delia. She has been very close to us lately. I’m guessing, she wants to be part of this family so very much.” Tere utters, “could be?” The girls utter, “yes that’s so true.” Juana Calidad tells them, “in passing we are doing a good deed.” Juana Bautisa tells them, “well soon will be the marriage of Ruben and Maria Delia. I know she will be very happy, knowing she can be the queen of the harvest. She can represent the family.” Juana Manny utters, “yes that’s right.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes I fully agree with Juana Manny and everybody. Plus its a great idea Maria Delia wins the pagent. Well hopefully she can stop talking. Sometimes she does go on and on.” Tere asks, “how about you all get a nice hug.” They all get up, and hug one another. Juana Manny once more appolgizes. “Yes sorry everyone, I acted pretty badly.” Tere utters, “see now your all so very beautiful.”

Over at the salguero house, Calixto tells Ruben. “We have too go to the bank today.” Ruben tells him, “old man its not necessary.” Calixo tells him, “now that we have paid all of our debts. I just want to enjoy the moment, well just enjoy my moment. When the second part of the money arrives, from the harvest. I’m going to help out all of your sisters again. Now regarding that did you go to the pink house?” Ruben tells him, “old man its a lost cause. I couldn’t even talk to them.” Calixto ask, “what about Juana Bautista?” Ruben tells him, “I image that she’s really far away from here.” Calixto tells him, “you were correct I let this conflict get way out of hand with your sisters. I didn’t put so much importance on this. Yes we must do something, like your mother said.” Ruben asks, “did my mother really say that.” Calixto tells him, “yes.”

EPISODE 99

Ruben tells him, “father its best you don’t have too many illusions. But I really think, that my mother is changing her attitude in respect to my sisters.” Calixto asks Ruben, “hey come over here maybe its best we head over to the pink house now.” Ruben tells him, “no old man I perfer not going it would be just so very sad a panorama.”

Maria Delia arrives at the pink house. “Juana Manny I’m so glad that you answered the door. I must tell you something, that I just learned about your sisters.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey forget about your words because. We’re the one’s that’s going to tell you something. Come in here.” Juana Matilde tells them, “its so delicious that I can tell you now.” Juana Manny tells them, “guess who arrived but Maria Delia.” Juana Bautista tells her, “oh just look its as if destiny brought you over here. For we have to talk too you.” Maria Delia tells them, “yes that is what Juana Manny told me.” They utter, “sit down.” Juana Valentina tells her, “we would like it if you were the queen of the harvest.” Maria Delia asks, “me?” Juana Matilde asks, “yes you hey don’t you like the idea?” Maria Delia excitedly asks, “but why not you all?” Juana Valentina tells her, “we would like you too present the Salguero family. What do you think?” Maria Delia tells them, “oh I can’t believe this. For this just can’t be true, I really did want to be the queen. Well how did you all know?” Juana Bautista tells her, “its destiny.” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes that is how god wanted it.” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes it was destiny and the will of god.” Maria Delia asks, “weren’t you all fighting?” Juana Manny tells her, “oh fighting girl oh not any more. Yes and we don’t want to hear about that never.” Juana Calidad asks, “and how do you like being the queen.” Maria Delia tells them, “very happy I really want to go home to tell my mother. I’ll go and come back later this evening.” Calixto shows up, “good day too you all.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh Don Calixto how are you doing?” Everyone goes to greet him, “I’m a bit worried.” Juana Calidad tells him, “ave purisima.” Maria Delia tells him, “well I just want to say that right now. I am part of the salguero family, I promise I’ll represent it so very well. Bye girls see you later.”

She leaves and Calixto asks, “what was she talking about repesentation? Oh dear Juana Bautista.” Everyone claps and they two hug. Calixto tells her, “here I thought I would have to bring you back from carmen del bolivar. Well just too see you.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well I changed my mind and came back.” Calixto tells her, “oh that’s so very good. Now then since I’m seeing all of you reunited. I want to talk seriously about a topic.” Juana Valentina asks, “what happened?” Calixto tells them, “well you must stop fighting. Your loosing your hands, you have to stop before its too late. Just see Juana Bautista almost left this morning. I do know that siblings and sisters do fight. You must reconcile, the girls start giggling. Hey what’s going on?” Juana Valentina tells him, “Don Calixto you have arrived too late. Way too late to let you now.” Calixto asks, “too late for what?” Juana Manny tells him, “the fight is now in the past.” Calixto tells them, “oh that sure does make me so very happy.” Juana Matilde tells him, “we have made our steps. Definantely now as the saying goes. Nothing has occured.” Calixto tells them, “yes this definantely deserves a rum.” Juana Matilde tells him, “one no but two I’ll make two. One for you, the other for me.” Calixto tells them, “now before that rum I’ll call Ruben too give him the good news.”

Maria Delia is with Manuel Efe at the pool. “I told my mother the good news, and came back here to tell you. I thought that you might be interested. In the end, you have truly helped me.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well congratulations Maria Delia.” Maria Delia tells him, “well its double good image this. Thank you very much. For one part, I’m going to be the queen of the harvest.” Manuel Efe looks at the waiter and utters, “thank you.” Maria Delia tells him, “the second is I have great relations with my sisters-in-law. You have had a lot of things to do with this Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe asks, “now what do I have too do with all of this?” Maria Delia tells him, “regarding the good relations. Well the decision was made by all five of them. If all five of them want me to be the queen. That means the five see me with good eyes.” Manuel Efe asks, “a decision made by all five of them? No that can’t be. They don’t agree on anything now. In fact they hardly talk too one another.” Maria Delia tells him, “Manuel Efe well that was before. For now they are not fighting.” Manuel Efe utters, “what oh dear?” Maria Delia tells him, “well its best this way the atmosphere isn’t that heavy. They are once again the same as before.” Manuel Efe tells her, “no I have to see this with my two eyes.” Maria Delia tells him, “now Manuel Efe your going to help me choose. All the dresses, I’m going to wear for the pagent.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa.”

Over at the pink house, Calixto leads Ruben into the room. “Let me tell you something Ruben. I want to present too you, your new sisters. Well they are the same as before, well now they are different.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well the thing is we’re not fighting anymore. What you don’t believe us?” Ruben asks, “is that true?” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey and when don’t you believe your great big sister of the soul.” Ruben hugs Juana Matilde, the next is Juana Manny, Juana Calidad, then Juana Bautista. Then Ruben kisses Juana Valentina. She smiles but moves away from him. Ruben tells them, “hey you don’t know the terrible moments I had too go through. I never ever want, to see you all fighting never again.” Calixto tells them, “yes never again.” Juana Calidad tells him, “the lord iluminated us and made us backtrack. In what we were doing. Well what I mean is, it iluminated Juana Valentina and Juana Bautista.” Juana Manny gives him a big hug. “Oh little brother, thank you so very much for what you tried too do for us.” Ruben tells her, “there’s no thanks necessary. For I didn’t get nothing out of this.” Juana Manny asks, “what do you mean?” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen what you told me at the soccer game. Made me re-evaluate the situation. That’s why I got off that bus, and returned here to talk to my sisters.” Juana Matilde tells them, “now no more discussions and no more retrospectives. We’re all going to the dolorosa to celebrate.” Juana Calidad tells him, “I think Mauricio is over there by now.” Ruben and Calixto utters, “yes lets go?” Calixto tells them, “yes go and celebrate but make it better than the party. We had like the end of the soccer match.” Juana Bautista asks, “what your not going to come with us?” Calixto tells them, “no I’m a bit tired.” Juana Matilde asks, “father and what about the rums?” Calixto tells her, “I’ve had a very hard but fruitful day. I’m going home now, to be with Dona at the house.” Juana Matilde tells him, “fine then when I have those rums I’ll be thinking of you.” The girls take off to fix themselves. Ruben yells out, “ok go ahead.” Calixto yells out, “yes make yourselves beautiful. Oh what a great family.” Ruben then hugs his father.

By the time Manuel Efe shows up, the girls are gone. Manuel Efe asks, “now then what’s this I’m hearing that the girls are back together.” Tere tells him, “what’s great is that in this house. Good winds of reconcilations are here.” Manuel Efe utters, “oh yes how good.” Tere tells him, “yes that had too happen son. All the juanas have been so united. Juana Bautista this morning she left.” Manuel Efe utters, “for good?” Tere tells him, “yes that was the idea but she returned.” Manuel Efe utters, “she returned.” Tere tells him, “yes for this is the place that she correspondes in living at. She must always be with her sisters.” Manuel Efe asks, “are you sure this is a reconcilation. I heard people talking, about the juanas and they’re boyfriends. They said that, Juana Calidad was an idiot. Juana Manny was worthless, that Juana Valentina wanted to have everything too herself.” Tere tells him, “Manuel Efe forget that we don’t know where those rumors came from. But they are all lies, well my love that doesn’t matter too me anymore. The important part my love, my juanas. My juanas are united once more.” Manuel Efe utters, “meck it means its good in french.”

Over at the dolorosa a fight is ready to commense. Mauricio tells Octavio, “listen you owe me back my money. Make it quick Mr. Portoreal.” Octavio tells him, “what do you mean?” Mauricio tells him, “yes I paid bills for the job.” Octavio tells him, “hey I did your job. Doing the same specifications that you gave me.” Mauricio tells him, “yes listen you showed up with a bigger banner for your Juana Manny.” Octavio asks, “what it turned out beautiful or no?” Mauricio tells him, “listen you used my money so too me your a theif. So give me back my money quickly. Hey before I sue you.” Octavio tells him, “what now your saying you have invented posters and banners?” Mauricio yells out, “listen don’t be a theif and give me my money.” Octavio tells him, “hey were going to have to bring Todoelmundo here. To see who out of the two of us, invited advertisements.” Miguel tells them, “listen you two you with your signs only made yourself look like fools. For your girlfriends played terribly. Nobody touched Juana Matilde’s ankles.” They both utter, “unbelievable.” Mauricio asks, “and who told you to put yourself at this burial.” Octavio tells him, “yes stop being a frog Mr. Tejeros.” Miguel tells them, “if were going to talk about animals. You have the mouth of a viper.” Octavio tells him, “a viper that’s going to bust up your face.” Poncho angrily gets between the two. He tells them, “listen all of you stop fighting. This has become common place, for you lot to fight here. If you keep this up, go and have it out in the ring once and for all. Plus your all going to be banned from the dolorosa.” Gualberto asks, “does that include me?” Poncho tells him, “no not you Gualberto nor Lasador. Your the only two sane guys here. Well me including.” Octavio tells him, “listen Poncho if you give permission to that politician. Your going to lose a very important client me.” Poncho utters, “really?” Mauricio tells him, “a client that drinks all the booze that I pay for.” Miguel tells him, “what your the only one that can pay for a beer?” Poncho tells them, “listen none of you will have permission to enter?” Gualberto ask, “including me too?” Poncho tells him, “no not you Gualberto. I’m telling you all.”

Juana Manny shows up, “well look who has arrived. Juana Manny Salguero, the best athlete of corozal and its regions. Even some people don’t like it, she shines with her own light. Yes it might hurt Mr. Tejeros and Mauricio Fuentelafria. She’s the future queen of the harvest. Oh my firecracker.” Mauricio tells them, “Juana Calidad Salguero has arrived the most beautiful women of Colombia. Including all over the region. Yes she is beautiful, every single surprise is better than the last. How are you my love? Yes your the best candidate, to become the queen of the harvest.” Miguel yells out, “well Juana Matilde Salguero has arrived. The best singer of the world. The future gloria estefan, and the queen of the harvest.” Orlando asks, “Juana Bautista Salguero what are you doing here?” Juana Bautista tells him, “I couldn’t stop the destiny that has marked for me. Ever since I found out, I had four sisters.” Orlando ask, “tell me love that this isn’t a dream.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I’m staying in Corozal.” Orlando gives her a big hug, “staying in corozal my life.”

Octavio tells her, “now firecracker Juana Manny lets go now for the atmosphere here is quite heavy.” Juana Manny tells him, “listen the people nor the place is heavy. Things have now changed.” Octavio asks, “really what happened?” Ruben tells them, “now then what they want to say is that its now your turn guys.” Mauricio asks, “whose turn of what?” Juana Valentina tells him, “you guys be quiet and listen. I said be quiet caramba.” Ruben tells them, “my sisters and I have been thinking. We realized that all this fighting was stupid. They have fixed things, now its your turn guys.” Mauricio tells him, “listen old man Ruben I can’t forget everything my ex-friends did or said too me.” Juana Calidad tells him, “one must forgive those that have hurt us. Like we have hurt them, Mauricio how can we forgive ourselves. If we can’t forgive the divine.” Octavio tells them, “listen I can forgive but I don’t want too. I got to know these guys from the inside. What I learned isn’t beautiful, and I didn’t like it.” Juana Manny tells him, “scary frog you know what’s beautiful. Beautiful is what we had before, the friendship the joy. Everything that we shared as a group, not this stupid fight we got ourselves into.” Poncho tells her, “yes that’s what I’m talking about.” Miguel tells them, “listen I guess I can forgive what you all did too me. But with Juana Matilde you treated her very badly. She is happiness, fresh and joyful but I can’t forgive that easily.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh Miguel my love you are divine but you have too understand. We talked badly about everyone. We really did say terrible things too all of them. We just can’t lie.”

Orlando tells him, “guys listen I’m sorry I didn’t notice before hand everything that was going on. For that I’m embarssed, and I’m glad you all were able to see. We were all acting like a bunch of kids. This was a fight, that wasn’t logical and had no meaning.” Juana Bautista tells him, “better late than never.” Juana Valentina asks, “and you lot now what?” Ruben tells them, “this fight is now over. Just like this indifference between the couples ok.” Poncho tells them, “your all being given a chance to rectify. You all come to the dolorosa, as the decent people I believe you are. But you don’t want too, now then all of you are now out into the streets.” Gualberto asks, “hey does that include me?” Poncho tells him, “of course not Gualberto.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh come on Mauricio.” Mauricio tells her, “I don’t know what to say Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells him, “man this is unbelievable and you?” Octavio tells her, “I won’t give in either.” Miguel utters, “me either.” Juana Valentina tells him, “you either unbelieveable. She grabs both guys. All of you get up and shake hands, that’s all you need. Yes that’s better. Hey how about a nice hug.” Juana Matilde tells him, “come on you’ve known one another since you lot were kids.” In the end they hug. Orlando tells Miguel, “listen if you don’t have any problems neither do I. I’m sorry.” The two guys hug as well, then all the guys make up. Poncho yells out, “and here we are witnesses into something I thought it would never happen?” Juana Calidad tells him, “you are being a witness to a miracle.” Gualberto yells out, “so thing are like before right?” Poncho tells him, “yes.” Gualberto yells out, “hey there everything is back to the way things were before. Lasador play it.” The girls hug once more and the party begins. Ruben smiles at everyone.

Back at the pink house, Tere is over joyed and picks up Todoelmundo and twirls him around. Manuel Efe is furious, but just sits there. Todoelmundo asks, “Tere what is going on? Have you gone crazy? Are you mentally unbalanced?” Tere tells him, “yes Todoelmundo what occured is what needed to occur. I had lost all hope man sonny.” Todoelmundo tells her, “no you’ve lost your mind. Oh dear lord Tere calm down.” Tere tells him, “the girls have reconcilled don’t you understand?” Todoelmundo asks, “really are you hearing this Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe utters, “they have reconciled.” Todoelmundo tells her, “now I understand your mental imbalance. Oh this is a blessing Tere.” Manuel Efe sarcastically utters, “yes a joy yes a job.” Todoelmundo asks, “well how did happened?” Tere tells him, “they all talked and reflected. Just like I’ve always said Todoelmundo. One has too learn to have a great dialogue.” Todoelmundo tells them, “oh yes its such a happiness.” Manuel Efe utters, “yes above everything yes.” Todoelmundo tells her, “but its just a shame?” Tere asks, “why what’s wrong?” Todoelmundo tells her, “its not complete.” Tere asks, “but why?” Todoelmundo tells her, “you don’t know how sad I was when Juana Bautista left.” Tere happily tells him, “Todoelmundo she didn’t leave. She regretted it and she returned. She came back, when all of them had gathered together.” Manuel Efe tells him, “she came back at the right time.” Todoelmundo tells them, “that’s double the good news. Where are they all?” Tere tells him, “they left with Don Calixto and Ruben. My guess is that they went, to meet the boys at the dolorosa. They want to celebrate their reconciliation.” Todoelmundo tells them, “yes so that means they must be at the dolorosa right now. Come on lets go.” Manuel Efe utters, “celebrating at the dolorosa.” Todoelmundo ask, “why don’t you come with us now Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells them, “no I’ll see you all later.” Tere tells him, “ok lock the door when you leave.” They take off.

Furious he angrily replies, “yes just like always I lock the door. I bloody always lock the door. Daaa I’m tired, I’m also stuck by myself. But since I’m here, I’ll make a call. This now is becoming darker, yes my name is Manuel Efe Cuadradro. Please I need to talk to Yolanda Del Cabrales. Jolly you can even image what’s going on. Its the end of the world, the juanas have reconcilled. Daaa hello jolly, hey what could I do now. Listen I’m calling you jolly, because you might get another idea. Remember the great one, you had with Robusta Coronado. Yes I know it didn’t work, but it wasn’t my fault. Yes jolly yes, listen the reason I’m calling is. I’m very bored, and very worried. I’m not getting a single idea, I just can’t think. Your very funny, yes yes a lot of problems Jolly. The nails, the cows, the hiccups. Yes I do comprehend you, yes what your bald. Bald oh jolly, bald? Listen even if your bald, it doesn’t signify that you can’t think. Oh does it have to do with having hair? Jolly jolly jolly daaa. She has hung up, he utters. All of my problems, have to start with women. All of it.”

Over at the dolorosa, Poncho serves everyone. “Now then here is another round, the specialty of the house.”Juana Matilde tells him, “bravo Poncho.” Octavio tells them, “listen truthfully this was starting to become really boring. I was missing the politician famous speeches.” Juana Manny tells them, “I was starting to need the spiritual aspects of Juana Caliad. The one that mentions, the saint that has a man’s name.” Juana Calidad tells her, “please forgive her saint astokio bendita.” Juana Valentina tells them, “if it wasn’t for Juana Bautista leaving. We would have continue this stupid fight. Fortunately we are all here. We are not going to allow, absolutely nothing to ruin our great friendship. Plus the love and caring, that we all have for one another or no? I’m going to take charge of that.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes lets all give viva out to the organizational skills of Juana Valentina Echenique.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey don’t make fun of me Juana Matilde sorry.”

Juana Matilde tells her, “hey one big I’m not making fun Juana Valentina. No no no if you weren’t in charge, nothing would end up working. Well none of us can deny, that without you. We would end up with nothing, your the one that organizes all of us.” They all utter, “yes thats so true.” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes your the older sister. Your an aries, the best wait how can I explain things.” Octavio tells them, “how about she’s a rafaga like Judge Geremias Guerra calls her.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes a rafaga.” Ruben simply smiles.

Todoelmundo and Tere show up, “hi gang.” Todoelmundo tells them, “well for me this celebration is like the third crusade of 1192. Salah ad din and Ricardo Corazon De leon. Free access, to the pilgrams going to jerusalem.” Poncho tells them, “oh this man knows a lot and one day he’s going to get a cork in it. Well then how about a song among us all.” Manuel Efe arrives, and yells out. “Manuel Efe Cuadradro has arrived.” Everyone moans, then the song continues. Manuel Efe drags Ruben to the other side. “It seems that all the problems have been fixed with everyone.” Ruben tells him, “yes Manuel Efe and its great that everything has been solved.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes your girlfriend should be here.” Ruben tells him, “but this is a family event. Its an improvised party that’s all.” Manuel Efe tells him, “but not only is she your fiance but she’s also going to be your future wife. She will be a part of your family. In fact she’s going to represent the family, in that harvest festival.” Ruben ask, “what?” Manuel Efe asks, “what you haven’t heard the news. Don’t tell me that you didn’t know?” Ruben tells him, “yes I didn’t know and that’s the truth.” Then he returns to the party, Manuel Efe stares at the tv. “Daaa the hole, nothing of mine works.”

Over at the salguero house, Calixto is doing some paperwork. “So how did it go son?” Ruben tells him, “great the boyfriends that were fighting have reconcilled as well. We stayed celebrating until they were ready to close.” Calixto tells him, “oh man I’m very much relieved about this.” Ruben tells him, “your telling me I was tired of all these problems.” Calixto asks, “but your not very happy about this?” Ruben tells him, “no father I’m just a bit tired. So how is mother doing?” Calixto tells him, “she just went to sleep. You know before going too bed, she mentioned how displeasing behavior of Juana Matilde. That my daughters should be more serious. I didn’t want to ask her nothing. Well so I won’t have to hear her bad comments. Well you know.” Ruben tells him, “oh I should have talked to Miguel and Juana Matilde. The thing is, they had a meeting with my mother. Don’t you worry, I’ll be in charge of that.” Calixto tells him, “oh yes now then tomorrow we have to go to the bank don’t you forget it.” Ruben tells him, “no don’t you worry father. I already have it present, father did you know that Maria Delia will be the harvest queen.” Calixto tells him, “yes your sisters decided that were so. I think its a good idea.” Ruben tells him, “but she’s going to represent the family.” Calixto tells him, “considering she’s going to have your name. She will become a salguero quite soon. So don’t you forget it.”

The girls return home, and Juana Matilde continues drinking. “Oh I don’t know how we could, continue fighting so much. Well we have so much delicious fun, we all love one another. We have a great time.” Juana Valentina tells them, “all of you were a bunch of firecrackers. Yes just like Juana Manny we were.” Juana Valentina tells them, “the roads are clearing up thank you thank you. We are all well, the harvest has turned out quite well. Now what will make me happy, is seeing all of you doing what you just love too do.” Juana Calidad tells her, “listen Juana Valentina we all have plans made for the future. We are all going to get married, what are you going too do?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes that is a great question Juana Calidad.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well for now think you have recuperated four sisters. We juanas are once again juanas.” They all start talking amongst themselves. Tere yells out, “who wants hot chocolate?” They all utter, “me.” The girls go too her, Juana Matilde tells them. “You haven’t tasted anything delicious, than rum with hot chocolate. Wait one minute girls.”

Once she leaves Juana Valentina talks seriously with Juana Bautista. “Oh just look at the collaborations dear me.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen I’m sorry that all that your missing is happiness.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen its nobody’s fault or no. The problem is Calixto Salguero, who brought me too this life.” Juana Bautista tells him, “oh Juana Valentina don’t say that.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen in thinking clearly about this. What if I had met Ruben, knowing we were siblings. Would I have fallen in love with him any way?” Juana Bautista tells him, “you know something I don’t think so. For the blood, would have talked before your heart.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well then the one at fault is the way things were ordered. Well then nothing can be done. Past is the past, my feelings are what they are.” Juana Bautista tells him, “girl try to love another try really hard.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh man I just don’t like anybody. I don’t know anybody, that I am going to fall in love with. I really do love Ruben, so very much. I also have a lot of rage against him. Well looking and putting himself, well everything else in that Yolanda Del Cabrales woman. Hey don’t laugh, seriously.” Juana Bautista tells her, “let that rage put out that love. Think about that yes.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes if only I could.” She leaves yelling, “hey put little sugar in mine.”

The phone rings, Juana Valentina yells out. “Hello hello.” Ruben utters, “is me Ruben.” Juana Valentina asks, “and why are you calling?” Ruben tells her, “I’m calling to inform Juana Matilde that she and Miguel. Well since they forgot their last meeting. They have to come by tomorrow, to talk too my mother. That’s all, well I just want to tell you, yes I do love you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well I don’t love you. I want you to marry, Maria Delia Espina very quickly. Plus I want too congratulate you, and wish you lot of happiness. Have lots of children, do you hear me.” Ruben yells out, “fine if you want to see me married blasted it that is what your going too get.” She also slams the phone.

The next morning, Tere is being woken up. “Juana Matilde Juana Matilde get up.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen you’ve been trying to get me up for the past half an hour. I’m shocked Tere, let me sleep. This is like a military regime.” Tere tells her, “listen Miguel is waiting for you downstairs.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen tell him to respect people who are sleeping. Hey tell him, to come back at another time to get me.” Tere tells her, “but he mentioned Dona Dona.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh dear lord Dona Dona we had a meeting with her.”

Juana Valentina tells Juana Manny. “A todoritmo I sure hope that it goes well for him Juana Manny.” Miguel tells her, “well Miguel explained it really well too me. Hey I even told him, that if he puts music into it. He could give me some work as well. We can both make some money, he was so very happy. He talked and talked, he was almost like me.” Juana Manny tells him, “hey don’t make fun of my scary frog.” Miguel tells them, “listen Octavio is my best friend.” Juana Manny asks, “yes he really is your best friend?” Miguel tells him, “yes Octavio and Mauricio. Well in the future, it will include Orlando. Listen were going to be brothers in laws, so why not us be friends as well.” Juana Matilde comes down complaining, “oh Miguel how dare you did what you did. You should have called me earlier, so I would have been ready. Now you have to wait, well till I comb my hair.” Juana Bautista ask, “and where are you going?” Miguel tells them, “we’re going to that meeting with Dona Dona.” Juana Manny tells him, “well good luck you heard me.” Juana Matilde tells them, “listen instead of telling me to calm down. Well tell me what too say, what is she going to ask me? Well I don’t know, what does Dona Dona want too talk about?” Juana Bautista tells them, “she’s going to talk about the future.” Juana Matilde tells him, “the future its like for you a ring on your finger. Me what am I going too tell her? Just see, I stink.” Miguel tells her, “listen we have too go now. We don’t want to be late again to see Dona Dona.” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen man your going to have too stop going very fast.” Miguel tells them, “we’re going bye and calm down.” They take off, the girls utter. “She’s quite nervous.”

Juana Calidad returns happily, “oh the lord has helped us with our reconsiliation. She gets on her knees. Thank you lord, were not worthy of so much love.” Juana Manny burst out laughing, then asks. “Now what is happening too you?” Juana Calidad tells them, “its like the saint fatima we have been chosen. Yes we juanas have been chosen.” Juana Valentina ask, “why have we been chosen you tell me.” Juana Calidad tells them, “we are witnesses to her visits on earth. The miracle is happening right here in our home. One more time, it has occured. The money has mulitplied, there’s more money than I have counted before. Our money has duplicated once more.” Juana Bautista ask, “wait again there must be a metaphysical explanation too this.” Juana Valentina smiles and tells her, “yes there’s an explination. But its not metaphysical, yes there’s an explination.” Juana Calidad tells her, “I get the feeling that you know something that we don’t.” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes I also get the feeling.” Juana Manny tells her, ” listen you better tell us or I’m throwing this at you.” Juana Valentina tells them, “careful Juana Manny I’ll tell you.” Juana Bautista asks, “ok come on tell us already.” Juana Valentina tells them, “the explinations is this seriously. It has a proper name.”

Juana Calidad tells her, “its sor juana inez de la cruz.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no of course not.” Juana Bautista tells her, “no girl.” Juana Valentina asks, “any guess its none other than Dona Dona. Sisters, its Dona Dona the senora.” Juana Manny tells her, “what explain I don’t understand nothing.” Juana Valentina tells them, “its Dona Dona that’s been putting in that money in that box of Juana Calidad.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh Juana Valentina stop lying already girl.” Juana Valentina tells them, “no I’m not lying I wouldn’t lie about that. See the day of the soccer game, well I came home early. Remember, well I was arriving on the terrace. I saw her myself in Juana Calidad’s bedroom. She didn’t notice, that I was watching her through the window. I noticed she put the money in Juana Calidad’s container. She took every opportunity, when she knew we weren’t going to be in this house. But it was her.” Juana Calidad asks, “but how did she get in?” Juana Bautista tells her, “remember this house was hers. She must have a duplicate key.” Juana Manny asks, “but that senora doesn’t like us. Why would she want too give us money?” Juana Valentina tells her, “we are just going to have too ask her about this.” Juana Manny gets up, “ok lets go and ask.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen if she has done this all quiet and secret. She doesn’t want nobody to find out about this. We are going to do our best, to keep her secret. Be quiet and have this shut.” Juana Bautista asks, “how can we its going to kill us this curiousity.”

Calixto and Ruben return home. “Oh mother you should have seen them. Before they hated our guts, but now they were overly smiling and happy at seeing us. You should have seen, how charming and friendly the banker was towards us.” Calixto tells her, “well the truth is all of our debts have been paid off. All of our hard work, has now been put in the past at last. When one doesn’t have money, then one realizes the gravity of why one doesn’t have any money. Well in the end, we thought we were going to need the gold rosario monteseno with a silver cross on it. But thank god, that we didn’t need to pawn it.” Ruben asks, “hey lucky for you mother we didn’t have to pawn it.” Dona Dona tells him, “listen we have too have a better plan. So next time, Mr. Salguero that plague doesn’t happen again.” Calixto tells her, “hey it wasn’t my fault. Next thing your going to tell me, is that I was the one that brought about those bugs.” Dona Dona tells him, “hey you didn’t bring those but the others.” Calixto tells her, “I want to purpose something lets start a new life. Lets be a grand family.” Dona Dona tells him, “your saying this about your grand family. You still have the hope, that I will accept your daughters.” Calixto tells her, “yes I must confess that it wouldn’t be a bad thing.” Dona Dona ask, “why so you can always side with them oh no Mr. Salguero. If they continue fighting, leave me out of this. Out into the distance, where I do like to be.” Ruben tells her, “mother they have reconciled.” Dona Dona smiles, “oh really and why should I care. If they have only reconciled, the four of them. Well one out of them, had the sense of leaving.” Ruben happily tells her, “no she has returned. Well the thing is she decided not to leave. She is at the pink house, with the rest of her sisters. They are united once more like before.” Dona Dona tells them, “hey why are you telling me this news comes and goes. Well then excuse me.”

Over in the sewing room, Juana Matilde tells Miguel. “These dolls are quite strange aren’t they. You don’t think the Dona is a witch? Oh no god better not permit it. Like Juana Calidad always said, please don’t let that happen lord. Umda Miguel, I am quite nervous. Apparently the Dona she asked us here, to talk about the future. What do you think she’s going too tell us?” Miguel tells her, “listen I just hope that were not scolded for not showing up for that last meeting.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh no if she starts scholding us. I’m going to walk out that door. I won’t take anybody scolding us. Oh hello Dona Dona.” Dona Dona asks, “and where do you think your going young lady? We had a meeting, you didn’t show up. Plus today, you didn’t even advise you were coming. I thought you were going to leave me dumped once more.” Miguel tells her, “well the thing is Juana Matilde is a bit flighty and she forgets things.” Dona Dona tells them, “that is no excuse. Everyone is not going to be able to think. That they can grab you by the ears, with the excuse that your flighty.”

Juana Matilde asks, “what do you mean seno?” Dona Dona tells her, “if you fail people they will think your going to do it numerous times. In the end, your not going to be called flighty but a liar. Nobody is going to trust you.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh no seno lets wait a minute. Well yes that is true, isn’t that right Miguel? Your trying to tell us, the people don’t really know who I am. That they might misunderstand me yes?” Dona Dona tells her, “it seems you do understand me. Well then sit down now.” Juana Matilde tells her, “thank you.” Dona Dona asks, “you were raised by your uncle right?” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes seno you see my mother was as flighty as me. Well I don’t know, but I’m just saying. Guess this, one day she left the house. She completely forgot, to take her daughter which was me. Can you image that? Yes its quite incredible really. Umda I must confess Dona, the world without her hasn’t been easy. Well I don’t know, I just think well sometimes. One needs to hear things, you know the truth well just what you just told me. I don’t like to be scolded, or for that matter but. It was nice and beautiful, that you open my eyes. Well when you realized, that it was closed for so very long. Don’t you think?” Dona Dona tells them, “I asked you both here so we can discuss your futures.”

(Those dolls are creepy.)

 

EPISODE 100

Juana Matilde utters, “our futures?” Miguel tells her, “well I’ve begun working non-stop at my father’s warehouse. Soon I will be his associate.” Dona Dona tells him, “well its good that your keeping busy instead of being a vagabond. Now as I recall, you’ve never worked with your father. Well I’ve never seen you attending his warehouse.” Miguel tells her, “well the thing is one does have too think about the future.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes that is correct what Miguel is saying is the truth seno. Sometimes one talks about the future, here and there about the future. But when it finally arrives, one has too do something right now.” Miguel tells her, “well that is what were doing preparing for our wedding.” Dona Dona tells them, “very good so are you going to get married soon?” Juana Matilde tells her, “well seno I don’t know about that seno. Well the thing is, I just don’t know. That is the truth, I just don’t know.” Miguel tells her, “we have talked about that.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes Miguel but we have to tell Dona Dona. That we haven’t spoken about a definite date. Well none of that, that some people talk about. Well I mean, oh what’s the word in conclusion.” Dona Dona tells her, “in concrete.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes that is the right word.” Miguel tells her, “well I have been afraid because every time I mention the word marriage. You mention that I’m cutting off your wings, I’m cutting off your liberty.” Juana Matilde utters, “umbda Miguel.”

Dona Dona tells them, “one really does have too concrete the final decisions. You must make specific plans. Do you love Miguel Tejeros?” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes seno that is true I can’t lie about that.” Dona Dona asks, “and do you love Juana Matilde?” Miguel tells her, “with all of my soul Dona Dona.” Dona Dona tells them, “see the important part is over. Now then lets discuss the details. About this wedding, what are your thoughts. Or what types of hopes and aspirations do have have in this life?” Juana Matilde tells her, “well seno I have always wanted too be just like Gloria Estefan. Gloria Estefan is a famous singer.” Dona Dona tells her, “I know who Gloria Estefan is.” Juana Matilde is thrilled, “you know who Gloria Estefan is?” Dona Dona tells her, “girl one has too be informed about everything.” Juana Matilde tells Miguel, “see did you hear that?” Dona Dona tells her, “although her music isn’t my favorite. But the one about talking, about a good future is a nice song.” Excitedly Juana Matilde jumps up, “oh I know that song I’ll sing it too you right now. She sings and Dona Dona smiles. Oh seno, I’m going to be as big as Gloria Estefan is. I swear it too you, the day I’m in new york. Singing at central park, I’ll send you a great invitation so you can be in that first line of seats. So you can hear singing Juana Matilde Salguero. With a whole lot of people there.” Dona Dona tells her, “don’t forget that invitation.” Juana Matilde ask, “so you liked it. I told you this woman was divine. I thought you were in a different way. I’m going to give you a kiss.” Dona Dona simply accepts it.

At the dolorosa the guys sit together. Mauricio tells Octavio, “listen I want to hire you permanently to do my father’s signs in every window. Who better too do the job, but you Octavio.” Octavio tells him, “hey thanks a lot Fuentelafria for the job. If its for your father, well I’ll start doing it this afternoon. I’ll even charge a percentage off.” Mauricio tells him, “hey that’s great.” Poncho tells him, “great deal.” Mauricio tells him, “alright I’ll inform him of this. Now then my father is also arranging, a committee of some sort. He would like you to discuss, the logical business that is politics.” Poncho asks, “the logic of politics?” Orlando tells him, “I think its quite an important coming from your father. Tell him, he can count on me.” Mauricio tells him, “well I was commenting about you. He was quite surprised.” Orlando tells him, “hey Maudi please thank your father. I don’t know him personally but, if he’s like you. A charismatic, happy and kind fellow. Tell him, I will fully support him.” Mauricio tells him, “coming from a serious fellow like you Orlandito. Its a big flattery.” Orlando shakes his hand and tells him, “hey thanks once again.” Poncho tells them, “hey I don’t know what’s worse. You guys fighting, or this honeymoon phase. With you all shaking hands.” Then they all talk at once.

Judge Geremias Guerra is with Calixto at his house. “Comparde these book well they are quite old. I’m guessing in the stores, you might get a telescope that’s more advanced.” Calixto tells her, “well a daughter of mine is interested in astronomy. Truth is I really don’t know, the difference between the stars. But the length, and diameter one needs for a telescope, I’m guessing its a lot comparde.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “I think its best we visit Jime Corales he’s a specialty of that subject.” Calixto tells him, “oh its been years since I’ve seen Jime.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “oh yes he can advise us.” Calixto tells him, “well yes if he’s an expert he can advise us where one gets one of these.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “listen I’ll go put on my shoes and I’ll join you.” Calixto tells him, “thank you comparde.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh Calixto you do surprise one.” Calixto asks, “what do you mean?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “well the mayor doesn’t understand how you managed. To turn the tortea, first all five juanas arrived to say they wanted too represent the family salguero. To be the harvest queen, now Maria Delia shows up telling him that now she’s going to represent the family salguero.” Calixto tells her, “it has something too do with your daughter and the rest of her sisters. I’m not getting involved.” Margarita Cruz asks, “all five resigned and who was chosen but Maria Delia? You and them really do surprise.” Calixto tells her, “the situation is they have stopped fighting. Now they are once again united. Now Margarita, I wanted to ask you for a favour. I’d like you to accompany me, in finding a nice location for the new beauty salon of Juana Manny. I want her to be very comfortable. Hopefully its close too this house, then you all can at least be together. For I image, your still going to be living here right?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “hey comparde I asked Margarita. If she wanted to move houses. One that she has chosen, one that she can decorate. But she insists said she likes this one.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “well here I found the real heat of a home.” Calixto tells her, “yes its true now one arrives and the air is now different. Now is not the house, of a old bachelor.” Judge Geremias Guerra simply laughs.

At the pink house, Juana Valentina asks. “Now then tell us how did things go with Dona Dona?” Miguel tells them, “she was very kind.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes very kind she’s a lot differnent than we thought we thought would be. We thought, we would find a very difficult woman. I have too tell you, she even likes Gloria Estefan. In fact she acted like, well she was like a mother really.” Juana Valentina utters, “I don’t believe it.” Juana Bautisa tells her, “lately Dona Dona’s attitudes have really changed. Why is she so now interested in us? I don’t understand, why would she care so much about our futures.” Juana Calidad tells them, “only god knows. I’m going to tell you something, thanks to all the saints in the heavens. With me and Mauricio, she was also very kind. I thought I would have to hear a horrible scolding. Just like jesus, had to support all those lashes and the crown of thorns.” Juana Valentina gives her a hug and ask, “and what do you talk about with her? Hey tell me, I just want too know.” Juana Manny tells her, “well I think is she wants to see us organized. But its quite strange, all the talk is that we get married and install ourselves right here.” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey that’s true.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey one minute one minute. You all to install yourself here in corozal? Or maybe you lot get married, and go where ever you want to live in another place.” Juana Calidad tells her, “hey she never mentioned another location.” Juana Manny tells her, “well neither us.” Miguel tells her, “but she did tell us one thing. Listen your next, Dona Dona would like too meet with you tomorrow.” Juana Matilde gives him a hug and tells her, “oh yes its great that Miguel remembered. I had completely forgotten.” Juana Valentina asks, “me why would she want to see me? I don’t have a boyfriend, neither do I have any intentions on getting married.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen I don’t know but she was quite clear. I want to talk too Juana Valentina. Please let her know.” Juana Valentina glances over at Juana Bautista.

Dona Dona is now in her bedroom playing cards. Dona Dona tells him, “yes nephew I heard.” Manuel Efe tells her, “doesn’t that seem terrible aunt. Dona simply continues playing cards and utters. “Oh there’s nothing more to do in that respect.” Manuel Efe tells her, “remember when I told you the worst that could happen too us. That it would be bad for us, if the juanas reconcilled. Remember I told you that.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes I know Manuel Efe I remember.” Manuel Efe asks, “and what? What are we going too do? Are we going to end up doing nothing? Here we are playing cards, while the juanas continue living here in corozal? Is that what were going too do?” Dona Dona gets up, “listen Manuel Efe. I have a lot of things in my head, to worry about them. Well then did you already talk to Mr. Savareti?” Manuel Efe ask, “aunt don’t change the topic. I need to get rid this thorn of the juanas. Once and for all, lately all the ideas have been coming from me. Me me all by myself me. I am tired, I need your help aunt.” Dona Dona tells him, “listen nephew Ruben Calixto’s wedding is near by. I still don’t have a dress to wear. You pretend that I worry about, plans and stragedies. When there’s so many things left too do.” Manuel Efe asks, “aunt why are you like this?” Dona Dona ask, “what do you mean?” Manuel Efe tells her, “are you forgetting all the humilations that they did too you. That you had too go through. Those juanas, did you forget that Don Calixto presented all five of them as his iligitimate daughters. Him shoving them in your faces, did you forget all that embarssment. All of it aunt?” Dona Dona tells him, “look Manuel Efe we will have time to discuss that ok. Now then nephew, I want you too ask you for a favor. Lend me all those european magazines you have. So I can pick a nice dress, that Mr. Savareti can copy for me. Tell him to come see me soon heard me. Hey Ophelia girl.” Once she’s gone he has a tempertantrum. Manuel Efe angrily utters, “daaa I’m all alone.”

Calixto arrives home with Ruben. “Listen father is it possible you can talk to mother. You see I found Carmichael Fuentelafria, close to his politicial office.” Calixto tells him, “so he and his wife would like to ask for Juana Calidad’s hand in marriage. But they would like to talk to me and your mother. Listen I don’t even know, how to approch this with your mother.” Ruben tells him, “listen father four people are waiting for an answer. Juana Calidad, Mauricio his parents.” Calixto tells him, “yes they have a reason. Hey come over here, could your friend from Medillin do me a favor.” Ruben asks, “sure but what for?” Calixto tells him, “I’ll send him money and the model. For I need him, to buy me a telescope. He buys it for me, and sends it over here.” Ruben tells him, “a telescope sure I’ll tell him.” Maria Delia shows up, “oh Rubensito hello how are you my life? How are you Don Calixto? I came by to show you the dress, I bought for the harvest pagent. Its just divine, you know that I am going to be the queen right?” Ruben tells her, “yes of course.” Calixto tells her, “yes your going to look like a queen with that dress on excuse me.” Ruben utters, “talk too you later old man.” Maria Delia tells him, “sure go ahead. Oh my love, its so beautiful. Now I didn’t have the time to have one made. So I bought this, oh its almost time for the pagent. Do you like it?” Ruben utters, “yes.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh your sisters are so very beautiful Ruben. They do love me, and they have shown it to me as well. Well you know that Juana Valentina, is my best friend. You know something, in fact she asked me to forgive you and take you back. When you had that fling with Yolanda. I really do appreciate it so very much.” Ruben asks, “so she was the one that gave you that advice. Sarcastically he tells her. Oh she’s so very helpful.”

Back at the pink house, Juana Valentina ask Juana Bautista. “So you talked to her about matrimony and the future. Why would that senora want too talk to me about?” Juana Bautista tells her, “I don’t know.” Juana Valentina ask, “unless you don’t think she suspects. Well knows, what almost happened with Ruben and I?” Juana Bautista tells her, “no listen I really think you should be prepared for that.” Juana Valentina tells her, “you know what I don’t think so. But anyways, what if she does ask me that question. What do I tell her?” Juana Bautista tells her, “everything but the truth. Listen that truth wouldn’t help with nothing. Not even then and now girl.” Someone’s at the door, Juana Valentina tells her. “Oh please don’t let it be that annoying Manuel Efe.” Its Ruben who shows up so infuriated, he’s banging on the door. Juana Bautista comes out, “I need to talk to Juana Valentina.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well luckily and with great fortune she’s not here.” Ruben tells her, “fine then I’ll wait. I need too ask her one question.” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen all the questions and answers are over between you two Ruben.” Ruben asks, “why did she even convince Maria Delia to forgive me. For something, I didn’t even do with Yolanda Del Cabrales. When she never forgives nothing.”

Juana Bautista tells him, “don’t continue Ruben. A particular example of your sign is, when you try to stick your foot out you put it even further. Don’t you realize, you are complete relaxed. After your foot is stuck in the mud, no more boy.” Ruben tells her, “if Juana Valentina hadn’t convinced Maria Delia to forgive me. Don’t you see, she would have ended this engagement. Well you tell her, fine I’ll get married. I will never stop loving Juana Valentina. I’m saying it quite clearly, do you understand me.” Juana Bautista tells him. “listen all of us will be relaxed Ruben.” Ruben ask, “one question is there another man that’s in Juana Valentina’s life.” Juana Bautista tells him, “a passionate woman like Juana Valentina. She has to give all the love, that she feels Ruben. If she doesn’t she’s going to explode, like a bomb without escape.” Ruben utters, “with my luck its my cousin Manuel Efe.” Juana Bautisa asks, “why would you say that?” Ruben tells her, “because he’s the only one that can’t deny his facination with her. Well who else, could it be? Juana Valentina in love with my cousin. He’s so tiring, and so bloody annoying. Oh dear lord.” Juana Bautista tells her, “but he is a young man with a lot of qualities. He’s an educated world traveler. Plus he’s very attractive, the important part is he’s not her brother.” Ruben then leaves, Juana Bautista comes back inside. Juana Valentina has heard everything. “You know I don’t know, if I should thank you. Or never talk too you ever again.”

At the salguero house, Dona Dona gets the phone. “Family Salguero Cuadradro, oh hello Geovani. Hey why are you calling here? Yes this is my house but, forget it. What do you need? No I haven’t told him yet. Yes they have finally gathered the harvest. I haven’t had a chance to talk too him. For he has been very busy with the sale. Yes Geovani I know, that this is the only way. You know that your fulfilling the promise, you made to Francisco. Hey don’t you worry, so Genovani how goes the movie? 20 days? Yes I do understand, well good luck goodbye. Man this blasted italian, why didn’t the jungle eat him up in panama.” Calixto comes out of the room. “Dear were you talking too someone?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes a friend of mine that called me.” Calixto asks, “Dona I wanted too talk too you. Its in regards to Juana Calidad.” Dona Dona tells him, “alright I’m listening.” Calixto tells her, “well you know that she and Mauricio Fuentelafria. They have manifested, their wish that they want to get married.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes I know that.” Calixto tells her, “well you also know the Fuentelafria’s. They are very educated, and decent people.” Dona Dona tells him, “you know its a yes.” Calixto tells her, “well the fuentelafria’s would like to come here. To ask for Juana Calidad’s hand in marriage.” Dona Dona tells her, “yes that is very natural. Well what’s so strange?” Calixto tells her, “well they would like to ask for her hand. But they want to come here, to ask.” Dona Dona ask, “here to this house what are your daughters living here?” Calixto tells her, “well Dona of course not but they would like to ask. Well me her hand, with your blessing as well.”

Dona Dona asks, “what so the issue is they would like to pretend that I am here mother. Like me being the mother of one of your daughters.” Calixto tells her, “well the thing is Carmichael and Adela want to talk too you as well. She would feel more comfortable and all.” Dona Dona tells him, “alright ok.” Calixto tells her, “oh Dona you don’t know how much this means too me. How much I want to thank you Dona.” Dona Dona tells him, “hey don’t get ahead of yourself Mr. Salguero. Now since were talking about your daughters. You and I have a conversation waiting.” Calixto asks, “and what about it?” Dona Dona tells him, “we agreed that before the harvest was over. All your daughters were suppose to be. Engaged or almost married, the one that wasn’t had to leave corozal. Do you recal that agreement?” Calixto utters, “yes yes yes unfortunately I do remember.” Dona Dona tells him, “I am ready to forgive.” Calixto happily tells her, “oh Dona Dona your the best woman in the world. I have already told you Dona.” Dona Dona tells him, “hey wait one minute Mr. Salguero. Hey let me finish, I will forgive the one’s that have boyfriends. They have confirmed to me, their formal decisions that they plan to marry. But there’s one that must leave corozal.” Calixto tells her, “yes Juana Valentina.”

Manuel Efe goes to see Yolanda. He finds her wearing a turbin on her head. She’s quite scared and she’s drinking. “Oh man I’m bewitched, the nails that don’t stop growing. These blasted hiccups that don’t stop. My cows are still giving out water, instead of milk. Now I’m bald, I’m basically falling apart. I’m telling you I’m bewitched.” Manuel Efe tells her, “it was the juanas the mothers or no. Remember Juana Bautisa has powers, hey she must have done something daaa. Hey don’t you worry about nothing. I will help you to get your revenge. No you can’t be left like this, you can count on me jolly. I am your unconditional friend, and ally like always.” Yolanda tells him, “you know what I don’t want to know nothing about the juanas. Not even Ruben Calixto, when I seperated from my husband. My life got better, with those juanas and getting too know you my life. My life gets turned backwards. I don’t want to know nothing about you man. Leave me with my misfortune.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh jolly what a moment oh what a pity. Now what are we going to allow, that the juanas triumph just like that. Seeing that your suffering, and how they humilate me all the time. Are we going to permit it? Jolly come on, please reconsider jolly.” Yolanda tells him, “jolly nothing if you want your revenge on the juanas. Get another alley who ever, I’m a bit nervous. Alley yourself with the proper devil if you want. But leave me in peace.” Manuel Efe tells her, “fine then that is what I’ll do. To finally finish those juanas. I’ll sell my soul to the devil. Yes I will alley myself with him, or whoever. Yes jolly, I am ready hear me I am ready. To sell this pure beautiful international soul, to the devil for your information.” She just looks at him, and continues drinking.

(LAST ADVENTURE 19)

In corozal, a man wearing a white hat arrives in corozal. Poncho sees him, and simply stares at the man.

(This actor also played, a gay textile merchant in YSBLF.)

At the salguero house, Calixto talks with Ruben. “I told her everything that I could think of. That Juana Valentina, is still a young girl. She’s still young beautiful graceful. She has still all her hopes and drives. Before we know it, she would be available soon too marry. But you know how your mother is.” Ruben asks, “so she insisted that she leave.” Calixto tells him, “yes she continues to insist. But luckily she hasn’t wanted the full contract to be fulfilled. Or else all of them would have to leave corozal.” Ruben ask, “why are you making these deals with mother?” Calixto tells him, “well she’s the one that proposed the idea. She didn’t give me any options, no way out.” Ruben tells him, “here I had the hope that she had forgotten. Yes mother would never forget something like this oh no.” Calixto tells him, “I’ve spent the entire night awake Ruben. The only idea I got is that, Juana Valentina goes to live in sincelejo. At least then she’s still very close by. Then you and your sisters, well we could see her when ever we wished. But who’s going to tell her?” Ruben tells him, “but old man Juana Valentina was the first that arrived. She was the one, that decided to look for her father. If it weren’t for her, you would have never met the rest of your daughters. Now what, were going to get rid of her just like that?”

Calixto tells him, “hey I know Ruben. Listen my heart is breaking but, there’s nothing else we could do.” Ruben tells him, “how about we talk again with mother.” Calixto tells him, “listen she threatened me. If I continue insisting with this, she would go back to that original contract. Then all of them would have too leave corozal.” Ruben tells him, “but Juana Valentina doesn’t deserve nothing like this.” Calixto tells him, “the only chance we have is she project her life. Imitating her sisters.” Ruben ask, “what do you mean?” Calixto tells him, “well she finds herself a boyfriend. She then thinks of getting married. Hey come over here Ruben, your closer to your sisters. You don’t know anybody that’s interested in Juana Valentina. But you know that we father’s, are always the last to find out these things.” Ruben tells him, “someone that is interested in Juana Valentina. No father I don’t know anybody who is.” Calixto tells him, “oh your mother is contridictory. For one side, I have my back against the wall. She wants Juana Valentina too leave, but the second is that she has accepted. That the Fuentelafria’s come here, to ask for the hand of Juana Calidad. Plus the hands of the other girls. Man your mother is indecipherable quite frankly.” Ruben asks, “now then father what are you going too do then?” Calixto tells him, “I just don’t know. I have to talk to Juana Valentina, tell her everything. Before she finds out about this anywhere else.”

The man with the white hat, enters the dolorosa. Gualberto and Poncho are having breakfast. Gualberto asks, “who is that man?” Poncho tells him, “I don’t know. I saw him entering the front of the town. He came by foot.” Gualberto utters, “by foot?” Poncho tells him, “yes.” Gualberto tells him, “that’s pretty strange well then how much do I owe you.” Poncho tells him, “hey I’m inviting courtesy of the house.” Gualberto utters, “courtesty of the house?” Then Poncho goes to serve the man with the white hat.

At the pink house, Juana Bautista is talking with Tere. Juana Bautista tells her, “they love one another more than before Tere. You can tell it, everytime they look at one another. Even if they look at one another with ill feeling. I knew when she found him, with Yolanda Del Cabrales it would hurt her feelings. That managed to seperate them, mind and body. But the hearts of Juana Valentina and Ruben. They haven’t moved an inch. You can tell that both of suffering.” Tere tells her, “yes I know that but how Juana Bautista can we help them out.” Juana Bautista tells her, “Ruben thinks that Juana Valentina is thinking about another man.” Tere tells her, “yes I noticed that because he asked me question one time. Truthfully I didn’t deny it.” Juana Bautista tells her, “me neither in fact he thinks its Manuel Efe.” Tere utters, “Manuel Efe?” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes that is what I made him think.” Tere ask, “so did he believe it?” Juana Bautista tells her, “I planted that doubt. Tere I don’t like to see my brother suffering. If Ruben thinks that Juana Valentina, is in love with another man. Maybe then the love will go away. Ruben then marries quite relaxed, and then Juana Valentina and Ruben. In the future, well things might the feelings with the distance. Well could become cold, in the end its best for the two of them Tere.” Tere tells her, “sometimes to fix a pain. Someone has to fix, or give a bigger injection that will hurt even more. Someone’s at the door. I’m coming, I’m coming.”

Its Calixto, “oh hello Terezalsura I’ve just come to see how my daughters are doing?” Tere tells him, “well hello Don Calixto come on in.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well let me tell you. You’ve come at a perfect time, were all in the house.” Calixto tells them, “well then that’s good for outside its an inferno.” Tere tells him, “well if that is the case. I’ll bring you something cold too drink Don Calixto. I’ll be right back.” They both utters, “alright Tere thank you.” Calixto asks, “so how is Orlando doing?” Juana Bautista tells him, “well Orlando is starting his philosophy classes next week. He has already started touring the children. Anyway he’s getting a little bit of money.” Calixto tells him, “oh yes that’s good hopefully things will go well for him.” Juana Bautista tells her, “oh it has too go well for sustaining a house isn’t going to be easy.” Calixto tells her, “well I’m guessing that your referring to the house. That you two will be living in when you get married.” Juana Bautista tells her, “were getting married on the 12th of next month. If that is ok.” Calixto tells her, “yes the date is when ever you all say. Orlando will be asking for your hand formally. For now were just starting our preparations.” Calixto tells him, “oh that’s perfect for that date is perfect. So then Ruben will be able to return in time from his honeymoon. We’re going to give you an unforgetable party.” Juana Bautista tells him, “oh father with that don’t you worry. We were just thinking, of a nice dinner with you and our friends. Were heading to the serra nevada for our honeymoon.” Calixto asks, “so nothing else?” Juana Bautista tells him, “no we don’t care for a party. Or none of that business.” Calixto tells her, “well what ever you say. Now then if you change your mind just advise me alright.” Juana Bautista tells him, “thank you.” Tere returns, “now then here’s the drinks to cool you from that inferno Don Calixto.”

The man with the white hat, continues to go around town. Octavio asks, “what he didn’t say who he was. Or where he was coming from?” Poncho tells him, “not even for water. Well I mean he simply asked for water, he drank then took off.” Octavio tells him, “you know something this is quite strange Poncho. Its so hot in here, he’s not even sweating.” Poncho tells him, “well that is what I’ve been saying. Oh man he has to swear something. A young woman walks by, Poncho yells out. Oh my god wednesday, hey looks who’s coming by. Hey beautiful odela my life your looking so fine. How have you been? Oh your always so beautiful, but man your really fine today. Hey do me a favor, take care of yourself.” Octavio asks, “hey wait a minute Poncho you flirting with a young girl? But everyone knows you like older women.” Poncho simply stares at him dumbstuck.

Over at the pink house, Calixto talks with Juana Calidad. “Hello dear I have some good news to inform you about. Dona Dona has agreed, to meet the Fuentelafria’s over at our house. So they can ask for your hand in marriage, from me and from her.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh how delicious in heaven father. Mauricio is going to be overjoyed when I tell him. Please tell Dona Dona, thank you from my part.” Calixto tells her, “yes I will tell her that. Now then once again Juana Manny, would like her beauty salon once more.Juana Bautista wants a telescope, so she can paint the skies and astological signs. How about you, would you like your economic store back?” Juana Calidad tells him, “well father I really don’t know what too say. Yes I was very happy, with the economic store. People were starting to frequent it and all but. I just don’t know, if I want to start again. It just brings he bad memories father. It reminds me, when we had to beg the butcher and the milk man for food.” Calixto tells her, “listen this is what I’m going to ask. You think about this, and tell me later. If you don’t want the economic store but something else. Just advise me ok.” Juana Calidad hugs him and tells him, “thank you father.”

In Juana Manny’s room, she’s trying on outfits. “May I come in?” Juana Manny tells him, “come on in oh father good that you have come by. I was going to see you at your office later. Now then Octavio has organized the dinner for tomorrow. We discuss this with my mother, and she fully agrees with everything.” Calixto tells her, “alright tomorrow I’ll head to the ranch early. So then I can join you in time.” Juana Manny tells him, “oh father let me tell you something. I’m very nervous, its like I’m meeting once again in the ring with Rubusta Coronado.” Calixto tells her, “hey don’t even think about that. I thought she was going to end up putting you in the hospital.” Juana Manny tells him, “listen if I’m like this what about what my scary frog is feeling.” Calixto looks at her clothes on the bed and asks, “so is this for tomorrow?” Juana Manny tells him, “yes but really it doesn’t convince me.” Calixto tells her, “listen go to the store of Rosa Maria and tell her that you can get anything you want. She can just charge it too my account alright.” Juana Manny ask, “really father thank you.” Calixto tells her, “listen no daughter of mine. Won’t have nice clothes for an occasion such as this.” Juana Manny tells him, “oh thank you again.” Calixto tells her, “oh I just wanted to tell you something. All that equipment at the salon is enough, or do you need something else?” Juana Manny tells him, “well I don’t need anything else. Although I have to see that location. I just want a big sign that says. Hair cuts for women and men. I want it named like before salguero.” Calixto smiles but then tells her, “how about you call it something else. Something more commercial, happy, and joyful and corozal like? Yes follow my suggestion, and change the name. I don’t know nothing about beauty salons. But only the old devil knows, more than an old man. Than a devil.”

Tere is with Todoelmundo on the terrace. “You know something, I would just love it. If all four of my girls, would get married on the same day. At the same time, arriving in that church all together.” Todoelmundo tells her, “multiple weddings?” Todoelmundo smiles and gets ready to tell her some facts he knows. “Well there are multiple stories of people getting married some examples are.” The man in the white hat goes by, and Todoelmundo’s mind goes blank. Tere waits and wait, “hey what’s going on?” Scared Todoelmundo tells her, “I don’t know a single multiple one.”

Calixto goes to see Juana Matilde. When he enters her messy room, he starts picking up her belongings. “So tell me, how was your talk with Dona go?” Juana Matilde tells him, “I think it went quite well father. The truth is she’s very sympatica, when she wants too be. Or don’t you think so? She was very nice towards me and Miguel. At first I didn’t know how, you could have fallen in love with a woman such as that. Oh father just leave those there. Now sit down there, just like what I was saying. Sometimes she’s really disagreeable but. Well now I do understand, why you married Dona Dona. She’s quite beautiful on the inside.” Calixto asks, “so I’m guessing she asked about your future.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes of course.” Calixto asks, “so what did you tell her?” Juana Matilde tells him, “nothing but Miguel and I are going too get married.” Calixto asks, “and when?” Juana Matilde tells him, “I don’t know that father. One of these days, oh yeah did you know father. Did you know who likes Gloria Estefan?” Calixto asks, “who Miguel?” Juana Matilde tells him, “no father Dona Dona she doesn’t like all the songs but just a few that are her favorites.” Calixto tells her, “Dona likes wait a minute. At this date and age, I’m learning new things about my wife. From my own daughters, hey I wasn’t waiting for this.” Juana Matilde tells him, “can you just image it. But she was so very beautiful towards Miguel and me plus. I even promised her, that when I perform in central park she was going to be invited. Can you image it if I had my guitar here, I would have sung every one of her favorite songs. Well some of course from gloria estefan.”

Calixto asks, “so what happened with your guitar?” Sadly Juana Matilde tells him, “I had too pawn it father umda I don’t even remember the day that I did it. Well I pawned it because…” Calixto tells her, “yes I know.” Juana Matilde tells him, “the truth is I completely forgot why I pawned it. Anway I tried to get it, but I couldn’t rescue it.” Calixto tells her, “hey don’t you worry about that I’ll fix that.” Juana Matilde tells him, “thank you.” Calixto asks, “daughter I hope that you regret what you told me. About not living with your sisters.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh father I know how worried you were about us. Umda the thing is on the day, I was like bored. Well you know I was fighting with my sisters. Don’t you worry that has alredy passed.” Calixto asks, “now then the music what?” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen I want to continue with my music classes. Hey father with one condition, I want the same music teacher.” Calixto tells her, “the same one but you said you didn’t like him.” Juana Matilde tells him, “even though I didn’t like him. He’s a bit annoying, but I feel I have too learn everything that I need too know about music. To become the very best and very famous.” Calixto tells her, “alright I’ll contract the professor and see if he can teach you once again.” Juana Matilde kisses him, “oh father your such a beautiful man.”

Calixto then visits with Juana Valentina. “May I come in?” Juana Valentina tells him, “but of course please do come in. So how are you doing?” Calixto tells her, “I’m so glad this house is once again like it was before. It makes me so very happy.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes and I don’t know why we were fighting for so very long. We were all idiots, I’m so embrassed with my own behavior. It gives me great pity.” Calixto tells her, “will its natural with all human beings. That one does things sometimes, that are against our better judgements. At least you were able to do pull back, and do something about this.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes that is true. But really we were getting out of hand. We were fighting for several days, fighing over absurd things.” Calixto tells her, “well I realized I had committed a more severe and grave error. You all had to spend many years, well it took a lighting stuck to make me come too my senses. As the saying goes, better late than ever eh?” Juana Valentina tells him, “when I left Barranquilla. I was just going to find my father, then return. Never would I have imaged, that I would have done half of everything that has happened.” Calixto tells her, “well the bad moments are all in the past. I would have loved it, if I could have lesson the blow with all these problems. The thing is I just couldn’t, fortunate these crisis. Were able to overcome, thanks too you all. Now then that there’s better days. I want too fulfill my word, tell me something really what have you thought about your future?” Juana Valentina tells him, “for now my only worry is making sure that my sisters are properly organized in their lives.”

Calixto asks, “but they are all getting ready to get married.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes I know that.” Calixto asks, “and how about you? Isn’t there a person, that you feel great being with?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes being with you. When I’m with my sisters, and Terezalsura.” Calixto tells her, “I mean sentimental feelings?” Juana Valentina tells him, “Dona Calixto I am how I am just like this.” Calixto asks, “but isn’t there a boy that you like. That you are attracted too, or something like that?” Juana Valentina tells him, “you are referring I mean someone I wish too marry?” Calixto tells her, “yes you have understood me exactly my question.” Juana Valentina sadly tells him, “no.” Calixto tells her, “oh yes I do understand you? Now then I must talk to you, about something. Its very delicate, and I hope that you do understand me.” Juana Valentina asks, “what is it?” Calixto tells her, “well the thing is… I want you to have the name Salguero.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Don Calixto that is impossible. Impossible, never in my life will I become a Salguero.” Calixto asks, “why impossible?” Juana Valentina tells him, “well I want to continue respecting my late father’s memory. The man who raised me, that’s why.” Calixto tells her, “yes I fully understand that.” Juana Valentina ask, “listen Don Calixto I need to ask you a question? Dona Dona talked to my sisters, plus their boyfriends. Do you know why, Dona Dona wants to talk to me as well?” Calixto tells her, “Dona has been asking about their futures. I image with you, it will be the same.” Then they get interrupted, Tere screams. “Juana Valentina hurry girls hurry come down right now.” Juana Valentina utters, “wednesday I wonder what’s happening now? Excuse me Don Calixto, we will continue talking. I’m coming.” She leaves the room, and Calixto utters. “She has to know, she has to leave corozal. Man I just can’t tell her, that she has to leave corozal. I can’t do it, and that’s final”

Ruben goes to the hotel, to talk to Manuel Efe. “Now then as you know, all of my sisters are planning to get married soon. Juana Valentina hasn’t say nothing, well I need to know. I mean about you and her, how is your relationship?” Manuel Efe ask, “wait Rubencho my relationship with Juana Valentina has indeed changed.” Ruben asks, “changed how? Manuel Efe tells him “well she is more cordial with me. You can tell, for she now is enjoying my presence. She of course enjoys being with me.” Ruben asks, “they aren’t just your impressions cousin?” Manuel Efe tells him, “no Rubencho. You know with those things, I never lie never. Listen I’m going to tell you something only you alone. Juana Valentina has begun flirting with me. She has started saying sweet things too me. So I can notice, that yes she does like me.” Ruben asks, “seriously?” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes yes very seriously. Plus I’ve thought again, that I should once again try to propose. That she become my formal girlfriend once again. I do want to give her some time, I don’t want too pressure things. Well like the last time. Well you know why Rubencho. Well as a man, one has to make one more desireable to women. I’ve telling you, considering I am a well travelled man. I’ve gone from one side to the other. I’ve known various women, I am one of the few people that knows the true condition of the women of excellence. Well in any case, my steps with Juana Valentina are going quite well. We are progressing, we haven’t touched the word engagement. We have touched roses, but sooner or later well were going to have to discuss the topic.”

Ruben tells him, “wait a minute cousin your talking twisted. I’m refering too, having to talk about engagements and in the end marriage.” Manuel Efe tells him, “Rubencho you should be thinking about your wedding. In fact its basically around the corner. Juana Valentina and I, well were adults. We will be in charge, of figuring out our future situation. Leave it up to us Ruben” The man in the white hat is there, he talks to the waiter. The waiter goes over to the two, “excuse me Mr. Cuadradro that man there is looking for you.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well for me I’ve never met that man in my entire life. Listen tell me, I’ll attend to him in a minute daaa. Now Rubencho lets discuss something else. Let me tell you, well I just don’t understand you. Why did you really come here? To talk to me, about my relationship with Juana Valentina. Is that why you really came here Rubencho? Is that why, you came right here? To my hotel, daaa let me tell you somethng. In fact you sounds instead of a brother, but like a jealous suitor.” Ruben tells him, “yes I do love Juana Valentina. I mean I love Juana Valentina, just like I love the rest of my sisters. Its logical, that I worry about every one of their futures. Listen Manuel Efe you talk to the man, I have lots more work to do.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes perfect Rubencho.” Ruben utters, “bye cousin.”

Mauricio sees him and tells him. “Oh Ruben did you hear the bad news?’ Ruben asks, “what news?” Mauricio tells him, “apparently today here at the hotel. There’s was a political lunch, my father has told everyone. That he has decided to stop campaigning, to be the future governer of department of sucre.” Ruben tells him, “but your father has been trying for years trying to be a governer. Everyone was sure, this time he was going to win it.” Mauricio tells him, “I know that but I’m telling you word by word what he said. I am cancelling my campaign, and putting all my support against what’s his name. The other candidate, from the other party.” Ruben tells him, “that simply can’t be.” Mauricio tells him, “it is Ruben. You know what I think, my father has gone crazy. Or else, the devil has a hand in this.” Ruben simply stares at him.

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THE CONCLUSION OF THE JUANAS COMING SOON

Las Juanas 81-90

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Writers of this telenovela: Bernardo Romero Pereiro & Juanita Samper.
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EPISODE 81-90

EPISODE 81

Both Juana Valentina and Juana Calidad are both upset. Juana Matilde tells her, “I don’t know but I’m saying is. Juana Valentina you can’t leave. I think that the song I sang, well the Italian liked it. There’s going to be another song, that the Italian guy might like as well.” Juana Manny tells her, “plus its still raining Juana Valentina.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes that’s true.” Juana Calidad in tears tells her, “Juana Valentina if you go I’m going with you.” Juana Bautista asks, “what bad thing happened that you don’t want to stay here with your sisters.” Juana Valentina tells her, “nothing has happened.” Tere asks Todoelmundo, “Todelmundo I’m really worried what happened? You were going to take Ruben to the pink house. To go see the Italian guy, that’s doing the movie. But the Italian guy was already here. Then pow Juana Valentina escapes from me. Then the three of you show up. Hey what’s going on, what happened? Tell me at least something man.” Todoelmundo tells her, “oh man Terezalsura look what occurred is what shouldn’t have occured.”

In the bathroom, Ruben talks with Manuel Efe. “Yolanda Del Cabrales? Ruben that woman is in sincelejo.” Ruben tells him, “she didn’t it was a trap. I’m thinking your behind all of this.” Manuel Efe tells him, “that’s just incredible your talking too your cousin. I am your family, how could you think that way about me.” Ruben tells him, “your the one that told me that the Italian guy wanted to talk to me. Yes or no?” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes the Italian guy had a meeting with you.” Ruben tells him, “you told me that the Italian guy was waiting for me at 7 pm.” Manuel Efe repeats, “yes the Italian told me he was going to be waiting for you there at 7 pm.” Ruben tells him, “well I arrive and he wasn’t there. So what happened?” Manuel Efe tells him, “what happened was this. He called me from the pink house. He told me he was tired of all this rain. He asked me to go pick him up, and pick up his friend as well. Well that is what I did, that was that.” Ruben asks, “and why didn’t you call me then?” Manuel Efe tells him, “I called but I found out you weren’t there. I just figured if you arrived there, well at the pink house. Then you would have found out, that nobody was there then you would have head straight to the dolorosa. Well that is what I was thinking. Let me tell you, in fact I put a piece of paper on the door.” Ruben tells him, “the door was almost open. There was no piece of paper on it.” Manuel Efe tells him, “let me think oh I know what must have happened. I remember now, it was raining pretty bad. So I went out first, towards my European car. Then the Italian fellow, that’s why the door was a bit ajar. That is what I’m guessing happened.”

Ruben tells him, “listen Manuel Efe but the thing is this. Yolanda Del Cabrales was waiting for me inside.” Manuel Efe tells him, “Rubencho that can’t be everyone knows that she left to go back to sincelejo.” Ruben tells him, “no she was there She wasn’t even surprised to see me.” Manuel Efe tells him, “let me think. Yolanda Del Cabrales was inside the pink house. The Italian guy asked you for a meeting at seven at night.” I know what happened, Yolanda and the Italian fellow are in cahoots. That is what happened? Well its not strange either, you know the Italians just love romantic stories.” Poncho arrives, “hey congratulations your sister sang great tonight. Everyone was pretty happy.” Ruben tells him, “that’s great.” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen I’m going to talk to Geovani. I’ll see what’s behind all of this. Alright confide in me, I’m your cousin remember that.” He takes off, Poncho tells Ruben. “Oh yes the Italian guy liked it. He was really emotional.” Ruben washes his hands, and Franco arrives. He gets a stall and Poncho utters. “Occupied.” Franco utters, “excuse me. He turns and sees Ruben. Oh hello your the splitting image of Francisco Guadeske. Hello I knew your father, oh he’s in the heavens now.” Ruben tells him, “excuse me but I can’t speak Italian excuse me.” Franco tells him, “you look exactly like Francisco when he was younger. Are you his son? Oh dear your real, and its a miracle. He kisses Ruben, and utters. I just can’t believe it, its a miracle.” Ruben utters, “I don’t understand you.” Franco utters, “oh no I must talk too to Geovani.” He takes off, Poncho asks. “Hey friend you don’t think, that guy is gay or what?”

Manuel Efe finishes his drink, and leaves. The gang are listening too Geovani talking. “Now when I’m Rome, and not filming a picture. I usually promote new singers.” Miguel tells him, “well Juana Matilde is just starting out would you mind helping her out a bit.” Octavio tells him, “yes help promote her become her representative.” Geovani tells them, “well the thing is I’m her to do a movie which of course. The universe will help me do it, this girl sings very beautifully.” Juana Bautisa tells him, “oh yes marvelous yes. In my city, its very difficult to represent people.” Juana Valentina ask, “but Geovani you don’t know anybody here in Colombia. A friend here, that also a representative.” Geovani tells her, “listen here I can’t say for I don’t have the fax and telephone number. Ruben leaves the bathroom and sees Franco, and decides too takes off. Geovani tells the girls, now we have a problem. There’s no lights, no big show, no background singers. No chorus, no choreographer.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well we can get all of that.” Everyone full agrees, Geovani tells them. “That is going to take a lot of money. Lots of money, you have too buy the lights. Costumes, visuals, pay the musicians. This will cost a lot of money.”

Juana Calidad sadly tells them, “well then this ends the concert idea. Its best we just go home now.” They grab her, “hey wait a minute.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Geovani we don’t have the money but you do.” Geovani utters, “me no.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes and you could become her representation. So you can talk to them for us.” Everyone then continues to talk. Geovani has enough talk, and goes to his friend Franco. Franco tells him, “I just the guy that looks exactly like Francisco Guadeske.” Geovani tells him, “listen your just imaging things.” Franco tells him, “yes I saw him he looked exactly like Francisco. He just left here, I swear too you.” Juana Manny asks, “and what is he saying?” Geovani lies, “he just saying corozal is very beautiful. But it rains a lot.” Mauricio tells him, “yes Mr. Loteto it’s normal that it rain but not this much. Isn’t that right guys?” They utter, “yes yes.” Franco tells him, “I even spoke too him.” Geovani tells him, “yes but he doesn’t speak Italian.” Juana Valentina tells him, “now can we return to talking about the business.” Geovani tells them, “no we must be going now. I’ll think about your business proposition. We will talk later.” Juana Matilde asks, “when are we going to talk again?” Geovani tells her, “later on for the movie is first.” Then they take off, Juana Matilde is very heart broken.

Manuel Efe heads straight to see Yolanda. Who has showered and changed. “Its forty meters from here to my car. I didn’t care to walk the forty meters and get wet. I needed to know what happened? Well what happened?” Yolanda tells him, “Ruben Calixto came here my life.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes I know that Ruben told me at the dolorosa. But what exactly happened?” Yolanda smiles and tells him, “what happened is what needed to happen.” Manuel Efe smiles and asks, “so at last you managed to get him daaa.” Yolanda tells him, “oh yes you should have seen it. He and I alone here, he couldn’t stand it and he went on top of me. Plus to sweeten the moment, who happens to show up is. While we were starting up, well none other than Juana Valentina.” Manuel Efe asks, “wait Juana Valentina shows up when you two were?” Yolanda tells him, “yes in the middle of everything. But that’s strange, for Juana Valentina arriving wasn’t in our plans.”

Back at the salguero’s the girls have arrived home. Changed and gone too bed, Juana Valentina is in bed and tells Juana Bautista everything that occurred. “There was this doubt inside of me, it was if it had control over me. I needed to see for myself, so I went to the pink house.” Juana Bautista ask, “where did that doubt come from?” Juana Valentina tells her, “apparently Todoelmundo told Tere that he had an appointment with the Italian guy. But the Italian guy was at the dolorosa. Well what then, anybody would have doubted it?” Juana Bautista asks, “then what happened?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I went walking there. It was there that I saw todoelmundo standing by the door. Todoelmundo told me, that yes Ruben was inside talking with the Italian guy. I knew that was a lie. I became really desperate Juana Bautista. I became very enraged, I kept on hitting the door. I wanted him to open the door.” Juana Bautista tells her, “you are crazy Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells her, “when he did he was with Yolanda Del Cabrales. His face was covered with lipstick. His shirt was open and wrinkled. She was in the bed, its over over over. Oh no its now over, I don’t care if he says he’s like his father his flesh is weak. Oh no, I’m never going to forgive Ruben Calixto never for this.”

Calixto once again is next to Dona, in the sewing room. He gets up, and looks at his watch. “Six thirty am and this rain doesn’t let up. Not even the roosters sing, I have to head to the ranch early. This rain is starting to worry me. It could damage the crops.” Dona Dona in her head utters, “oh I forgot all about the crops.” Calixto tells her, “you can’t image Dona having to go through again with that ruin. I wouldn’t be able to support it. Look Dona I’m going to get a coffee, and your going too drink it. If you don’t drink it, I’ll ask the doctor to put swedo on you. I still don’t understand what your attitude is, but your not going to die of hunger.” Dona Dona in her head utters, “well if the crops recuperated before it will again. My intense desire is that it continues to rain.”

Judge Geremias Guerra tells Margarita Cruz. “Listen this all is pure coincidence. You mention to her about your high school friend. Everyone can see this. Then the next day, Dona turns up like her. Soon she’s going to turn into a statue. Just for being stubborn.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “I just think she wanted to make a point. That if one desires something so very bad, that it could happen.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well I’m not going to believe that. Unless her intense desire is this rain never too stop. I’ve never seen it rain so very much. They should hire Dona, to work for the agriculture department. To help with various droughts that’s going on in the region.” Margarita Cruz laughs, ” oh judge please you said that like you were so serious. Oh I didn’t know you had a sense of humor.”

Juana Matilde asks, “Juana Calidad can you image if I became famous. Well coming up is my first concert. Its just that, well later on is the tour. The tv appearances, the press, the magazines. A whole bunch of things. I’m guessing that is how Gloria Estefan started. What do you think?” Juana Calidad asks, “who started like that?” Juana Matilde tells her, “wait nun you have never heard of Gloria Estefan?” Juana Calidad tells her, “no not a clue?” Juana Calidad tells her, “its incredible this is incredible. How can you go around in life, without knowing who is Gloria Estefan.” Juana Calidad asks, “well then do you know who Francisco De sales.” Juana Matilde asks, “who?” Juana Calidad repeats, “Francis De Sales.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well no I’m guessing its a religious saint of some sort.” Juana Calidad tells her, “good perfect then now were equal for I don’t know who Gloria Estefan is. Nor do you know who Franciso De sales is.” Juana Matilde asks, “oh Juana Calidad do you think that Miguel will join me on the tour?” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes only if your married for your not going all over the world. With a man, without being married too him. So will you marry Miguel?” Juana Matilde tells her, “with Miguel you know I don’t know. I think so but I don’t know I’m not sure yet. So are you going to marry Maurico yes or no?” Juana Calidad tells her, “well I don’t know Juana Matilde marriage and me. I’m not sure yet.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well then I knew you were going to say that. Oh how far are we going to go with this nun.” Juana Calidad tells her, “that’s it exactly I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life in a convent. Taking my vows, and become a novice.” Juana Matilde tells her, “you better not say that too Mauricio Fuentelafria or else he’s liable to get a heart attack.” Juana Calidad tells her, “Mauricio already knows and understands me.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well then what are you waiting for. If he understands, then he’s the right guy for you.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh yes he’s a good man.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes I also believe that its so. Oh man this is not working anymore. This bites I’m so bored, I hate being locked up in this house. When is it going to stop raining Juana Calidad.”

(Francisco de sale best known as San Francisco de sales. Born in august 21, 1567 in Lyon France. Was indeed a saint, he was a bishop of geneva and honored in the roman catholic church.)

In the other room, Juana Bautista tells Juana Manny. “You know being here, makes me concentrate on my paintings. But considering this rain, its just keeping me busy.” Juana Manny tells her, “I remember when I was little. I loved putting on make-up and fixing myself up. I would spent hours and hours on that. Without any siblings, my hair and make-up was my best friend. Well then this annoying rain, Octavio’s phone doesn’t work. Plus we can’t meet up, because he has no car.” Juana Bautista asks, “you love him a lot don’t you?” Juana Manny tells her, “yes he understands my motivations. Various people can think its bizarre. Plus he can handle me, when something bothers me.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well its a lot of times. So do you intend on marrying him?” Juana Manny tells her, “well when the right moment comes yes. I think he’s going to be a good husband. How about you, you with your wolf man. Are you thinking of marrying as well?” Juana Bautista tells her, “destiny will chose not I. The thing is I do enjoy spending time with him.” Juana Manny tells her, “well then that makes me happy. Having love in one’s life is better.” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes that is true.” Juana Manny tells her, “you know something when we were sick with that illness. Days passed without any difference. Even thought I was interested in the fight. Juana Bautista you know something, it give me great sadness about Juana Valentina.” Juana Bautista asks, “what about her?” Juana Manny tells her, “well she’s the only one of us that’s not in love with anybody.” Juana Bautista tells her, “oh yes regarding Juana Valentina her case its quite sad.”

Tere tells Juana Valentina, “how about you pick Manuel Efe? I mean chose someone else. Your insistence on Ruben Salguero, it closes your eyes and you don’t notice the other guys.” Juana Valentina tells her, “have you gone crazy or something. Manuel Efe, he’s boring and annoying. He then gets so annoying, mentioning his various trips around Europe and Italy and such. He goes on and on, he doesn’t stop. No matter how much you try to stop him, plus remember all those times he tried to blackmail me.” Tere tells her, “well how about you think about his good points then. Not only Manuel Efe how about the other boys. You might fancy them? Plus you’ve never had trouble getting a suitor.” Juana Valentina tells her, “but I’ve never been the least bit attracted too any of them.” Tere tells her, “the worst person you could have chosen was Ruben Salguero. You have to see him, through the eyes of a big sister.” Juana Valentina tells her, “for your information that is now over. So you can take away all those thoughts that are upon you.” Tere asks, “are you sure Juana Valentina? Don’t you dare tell me lies, for I know you far too well. You begin telling various lies all over the place. So I don’t meddle in your life.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no I’m telling you the truth its over. My heart is covered like they say, with hard cold water. Someone froze it. Tere Ruben exists, he can’t be forgotten for he was once my love. Its past tense, now gone gone gone.”

Calixto is with Ruben, watching Dona. “Look Ruben your going to get that doctor. Tell him, to give Dona suero. If she doesn’t want to eat by her mouth. She can eat through her veins.” Ruben utters, “yes father.” Calixto ask, “you seem worried why are you so worried?” Ruben tells him, “I’m worried over mother, this rain storm. Yes in this instant, I’m calling the doctor.” Dona Dona in her head utters. “Mr. Salguero if you want to pinch me go ahead. But this rain won’t stop. My intense desire is that it continues raining.”

(Suero, is used in hosptials as liquid food drips.)

Geovani finishes his phone call. Geovani tells her, “the movie is now over. Well especially here in corozal. The director told me, we’re not going to wait till the rain stops.” Yolanda tells him, “but it has to stop one day.” Geovani tells her, “we have already wasted time and money. Especially with this downpour, there are 25 people waiting in Barranquilla at the hotel. They must be paid.” Yolanda asks, “so then are you all heading back to italy?” Geovani tells her, “oh no no were now filming in Panama. I am responsible for this, for it was my decision to come to corozal.” Yolanda asks, “and Geovani why here in corozal?” Geovani tells her, “I was here before. I had to be at peace, with the memory of my friend Francisco.” Yolanda tells him, “well its a shame that your leaving. But I’m very happy that you came. You don’t know how much.” Geovani asks, “why?” Yolanda tells him, “for it changed my life. You brought for me good luck. I just hope that I give another good luck as well ha.”

Juana Valentina wants to go out. Tere grabs her umbrella, “your not going out there or else your going to get all wet.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Tere I have to go too the drug store. I need to buy a few things, I can’t wait till it stops raining. Please girl its still hot, and nobody is going to die just because its raining.” Tere tells him, “no Juana Valentina you are so very stubborn. Your going to catch a cold.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well I’m going anyway.” Ruben tries to stop her, “Juana Valentina we need to talk.” Juana Valentina pushes hm away, “don’t you dare touch me.” Ruben tells her, “I need to explain something too you?” Juana Valentina tells him, “don’t you dare bother. From what I saw, that was my entire explanation.” Ruben tells her, “well what you saw doesn’t necessary mean something happened.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh really so then who put lipstick marks all over your face. So you can look like a clown, what and she became naked. Just to play the grand dame of china. Here I am bitting my thumb, I’m not an idiot no. I don’t want you near me, ever and ever.”

Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe is here. Oh hello Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hello Manuel Efe how are you?” Manuel Efe tells her, “well I couldn’t find a good European umbrella. So I was stuck having too buy this one. In corozal there’s no more umbrellas, they have all been sold. So how is my aunt doing?” Ruben tells him, “the same.” Juana Valentina ask, “could you do me a favor Manuel Efe. Would you mind driving me to the drug store. I have to buy something, it will only take a few minutes then I’ll come straight back here.” Manuel Efe tells her, “sure no problem Juana Valentina. You know that my European car is yours. Its here to serve you, but the thing is I’m the only one that has to drive it.” Juana Valentina tells him, “sure no problem. See girl I’m not going to get wet. Now then I’ll be over there, now hurry it up.” Tere utters, “oh what a stubborn girl.” Manuel Efe tells him, “Ruben we have to talk about what really occurred. We must talk about what occurred. Juana Valentina you took my umbrella daaa.” Tere tells him, “oh Ruben Salguero you know what. I don’t know what happened, but I am very happy with what I’m seeing.” Ruben is furious and takes off. Tere looks upwards, “dear lord please what ever occurred may it last forever.”

Geovani then shows up, “good morning.” Tere tells him, “oh hello and excuse me. I would like to talk to the senora Dona.” Tere tells him, “well the Dona isn’t available to see anybody.” Geovani tells her, “but its quite important. I’m from the movie business, my name is Geovani Loteto.” Tere tells him, “well how can I tell you the senora Dona is.” Geovani tells her, “sick?” Tere tells him, “oh yes you might say that.” Geovani tells her, “I hope its nothing grave. You see I’m leaving corozal, I need to see her anyhow. Its quite important. Would you be kind and just inform her, that I need to see her for just a minute.” Tere tells him, “I’ll go and ask her but I doubt she’s going to respond. Excuse me alright.” Tere goes to see Dona, “senora Dona there’s a man out here that says his name is. Geovani Loteto, he said he wants too talk too you. I told him you weren’t in any condition for any vistor. But he says its quite important. Dona Dona nods her heads. So then I can let him in? So you wish, that senor come inside then?” Dona Dona once again nods yes. Tere goes back too the door. In her head Dona utters, “hopefully that italian guy will enter quickly. Then he won’t see or talk too Ruben Calixto. My intense desire is that it doesn’t stop raining.”

Geovani enters and closes the doors. “Senora Dona, senora Dona. I am Geovani Loteto, the woman told me you were unwell. But I never imaged you were like this. Lying like this, can you hear me? Dona Dona simply nods yes. I’m here to say goodbye, this rain weather hasn’t permitted me in making the movie here. We are going to change the location of the film. We’re heading off to panama, this afternoon were on our way towards Barranquilla. I’ll reunite with the entire group, then we will head to panama. When I’m at the hotel, I’ll call you back to inform you where you can contact me. I’d like to be told at least, when you give the letter to Francisco’s son. Then and only then, I’ll feel relaxed and fulfilled, when Francisco’s last wishes have been completed. Now then I’ll be going, with my friend Franco. He’s waiting for me in the car, the road to Barranquilla is a long one. Being back here in corozal, and seeing him. Has been quite nice, to see that Francisco’s son is very healthy and happy here. It has brought me also very good memories. Goodbye senora, I just hope that you get better with your illness and all arriverderci.” Dona Dona in her head utters, “no now Dona don’t get up and celebrate now. You must wait till he leaves the region at least. So my intense desire is that it continues raining.'”

Upstairs Juana Matilde is on her bed singing. The girls are all clapping, and Tere arrives. “Girls girls Geovani Loteto is downstairs, and wants to see you all.” Juana Calidad gets so excited, “oh man what if its time for our screen tests or something. Oh do I look ok?” She heads to Juana Bautista and fixes her hair.” Juana Matilde tells them, “no my guess is he’s now ready to say if he’s going to do my concert. Now girls calm down, for I’m going too talk too him first. We don’t want to look like were attacking him or anything.” Juana Manny asks, “do I look ok.” Then the four head downstairs, they all go too him and give him a big hug. Tere utters, “you all look good.”

Juana Matilde tells him, “well hello Geovani how are you doing?” Juana Calidad tells him, “ave maria purisima.” Geovani tells them, “I’m here to say goodbye. I’m leaving corozal, the movie won’t be made here.” Juana Manny asks, “hey what happened?” Juana Matilde ask, “hey well then what happened to my big concert?” Geovani tells her, “well I haven’t forgotten you. All of you are very sympatica, this little girl. Well she moves and sings great, I am going to finance the entire spectacular event.” Juana Matilde utters, “really. Then gives him another hug, oh thank you very much.” The girls simply clap and utter, “bravo bravo.” Geovani tells them, “now I don’t have time to continue talking. This is what were going to do. Now all of you work on this, also estimate the cost of this event. We need lights, the chorus, the costumes etc. When you have the sum ready, I’ll send you the money. I will contact a friend of mine, that will represent you. He will buy the big spectacular event alright.” Juana Manny tells him, “yes thank you Mr. Loteto.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh may the Virgin Molato, Sor Juana Inez De La Cruz and Astokio Benita. Protect you and keep you for the rest of your life.” Juana Matilde asks, “oh Geovani do you have a telephone number that we may call you. Over there in Panama? When everything is ready?” Geovani tells her, “I’ll be in panama but don’t know which hotel I’m going too be. I’ll contact you, then give you the telephone number.” Tere tells him, “but don’t call here Mr. Loteto for sometimes were not here.” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes that’s correct why don’t you call the dolorosa. Give me a minute.” The girls complete agree, Ruben arrives and asks. “Mr. Italian man may we speak for a minute.” Geovani tells him, “we both have nothing too discuss. Well not yet anyway.” Ruben asks, “what do you mean by that? I need an explanation.” Geovani tells him, “when I get back from panama alright.” Juana Bautista returns and tells him, “excuse me this is the number for the bar the dolorosa. Leave any messages over there.” Geovani tells them, “perfect perfect. Ok I’ll save it right here.” Juana Manny asks, “I want to know a question. When will you be returning from Panama?” Geovani tells them, “as long as the film takes to make. About nine months, now then I must go. Goodbye everyone, beautiful girls bye.” The girls yell out, “thank you and goodbye,” Ruben stops him, “please Mr. Italian man I must talk to you now.” Geovani tells him, “no no I must get going.” He opens the door and leaves, Tere yells out. “Yes very good have a nice trip bye.” Through the window, the girls say goodbye once more. Juana Calidad tells them, “yes goodbye to 14000.” Juana Matilde tells him, “but hello to my concert.” Tere utters, “oh dear me.” Juana Manny goes too her and gives her a big hug. Then they all excitedly jump for joy.

Inside the room, Dona Dona utters. “At last the Italian guy is leaving. In a few hours, he’s going to be leaving corozal.”

(ADVENTURE 16)

The girls now are in plan mode, Juana Matilde tells them. “Now first is I’m going to need good equipment to make me sound great.” Juana Manny tells them, “oh please great clothes for a concert.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes were also going to need good lights.” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes but its going to cost us a fortune.” Ruben stares jealousy, as Manuel Efe and Juana Valentina return. Juana Valentina goes to the girls, Juana Matilde tells her. “Now Juana Valentina you’ll never guess. Oh you’ll never guess?” Juana Valentina asks, “what?” Juana Matilde tells her, “the Italian guy will finance my concert.” Juana Valentina jumps for joy. “Really?” Juana Matilde tells her, “well apparently he’s leaving and heading off to Panama. But in any way he’s going to do my concert.” Juana Valentina tells them, “oh dear lord I simply can’t believe it.” Juana Bautista tells her, “we gave the number for the dolorosa. So as soon as he gets settled he will call us.” Juana Valentina once again utters, “oh I simply can’t believe this.” Juana Matilde asks, “but the thing is I don’t understand why give the number of the dolorosa instead of here.” Juana Manny tells her, “its so Dona Dona doesn’t get upset and angry if she answers the phone.” Juana Calidad tells her, “plus if he did call what if she didn’t give us the message.” Tere tells her, “the best part is he just loved the idea of a concert.” Manuel Efe tells them, “well I just knew it. Because I watched Geovani, and knew that he would see the raw talent of Juana Matilde. You have a lot of talent.” Juana Calidad tells him, “now were going to need a full cost of everything. That were going too need.” Juana Valentina tells them, “well then what are we waiting for. Lets begin the list, and see how we can save.”

Manuel Efe yells out, “yes yes lets go. When the girls leave he goes to Ruben. Listen Ruben I talked to the Italian guy regarding Yolanda.” Ruben asks, “so what did he tell you?” Manuel Efe tells him, “well at first he didn’t want too answer me. But yes he accepted to do this trap for you. Because Yolanda Del Cabrales offered the pink house for free. That is what happened, I told you those italian guys are good people but. They are fantatics, when one deals with romance and inventions. Well the whole world knows about that. I’m sorry, hey Juana Valentina I’m coming.”

Dona Dona utters, “at this moment the Italian guy is on his way north. Soon he’s going to go by ovejas.”

Now Juana Valentina begins the countdown to what they need. Juana Calidad is writing them down. “Now first its the lists of songs, that she’s going too sing. We can figure what the line-up is later.” Manuel Efe asks, “hey wait a minute excuse me. But I have a great ability to listening too songs.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh thanks but no thanks Manuel Efe. You see I’m the one that’s going to be singing. I’ll be in charge of the music.” Manuel Efe begins looking at Juana Valentina’s breasts. Juana Bautista snaps her fingers, and gives Juana Valentina a pillow. Juana Valentina then tells them, “publicity that’s going to be quite important. Well we can discuss that later, when we find out who’s going to be in charge of this. You know the representative, that’s going to be Geovani’s representative ” Juana Bautista tells them, “Juana Matilde is going to need a new dress urgently.” Juana Manny playfully tells her, “yes urgently and make sure that she looks good. So people won’t think that, she has come from the circus.” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey don’t you dare start with me.” Juana Calidad tells them, “I’ll be in charge of the costumes. I know about sewing clothes and such. That way we can save some money.” Juana Matilde tells her, “good perfect.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes and Juana Valentina can help you out on that front. She have it very bright and shinny.” Ruben tells them, “my father is the friend of the material shop. He could also give you some sort of discount.” Juana Valentina ignores his comment. Manuel Efe tells them, “excuse me but if its about materials I’m your man. I’ll help you out without no problems. Remember I’m coming from the cradle of international fashion. Well the entire world knows that.” They utter, “yes thank you Manuel Efe.”

Juana Valentina tells him, “yes your suggestions will be indispensable you’ll see. Now then what else is important? We also need a good sound system, and lights. Oh but that’s going to be costly to buy.” Ruben is then basically ignored. Juana Bautista tells them, “yes we need to find out where we can buy that equipment?” Juana Manny tells her, “one of the guys must know that.” Ruben utters, “excuse me.” Manuel Efe with a grin utters, “yes go ahead.” Juana Calidad ask, “now how much is that going to cost us?” Juana Valentina tells her, “were going to have to wait on that. Now then we have to talk to lasador and the guys. They can be in charge of the music or no?” Juana Matilde tells them, “you know I don’t know. But were going to have to hire more musicians. Because its a big event, not a show at the dolorosa. Yes a concert is a concert.” Juana Valentina tells her, “now then why don’t you read out what we have.” Once again Juana Bautisa makes Manuel Efe look away, from Juana Valentina’s breast.” Juana Calidad tells her, “now then the lists of songs. Juana Matilde will be in charge of that. Publicity.” Juana Valentina tells them, “ok I’ll keep an eye on that.” Juana Calidad utters, “now its the costumes which I will take care of.”

In the room, Dona Dona is overjoyed. “Now the Italian fellow has to be now in San Juan de conoseno. My greatest desire is that it continues to rain. Don’t dare stop raining.”

Ruben still so furious, arrives all wet to see Yolanda. Yolanda tells him, “oh hello chubby its just great that you have come back to see me.” Ruben angrily tells her, “listen here Yolanda I’m not here to visit you.” Yolanda ask, “then why?” Ruben tells him, “I want you to tell me why did you do. What you did too me?” Yolanda tells him, “Oh man it was so much fun. I guess not much for you.” Ruben tells her, “listen the damage has already been done. Just give me an answer once and for all.” Yolanda asks, “wait a minute you want a response.” Ruben tells her, “yes listen Ruben Calixto your rejection of me. Had become brown to black, Yolanda ex-de Cabrales doesn’t like to be rejected.” Ruben tells her, “oh really that is what is was. A vulger vile disgusting vengence?” Yolanda yells out, “and who cares if you sister saw you in uncompromising situation.” Ruben tells her, “listen your the one that caused this situation. You invented this stupid plan.” Yolanda tells her, “oh no my life no that kiss that you gave me. Well it still burns, you know something. Listen I know full well, I ruined your ilicit love. Its refreshing, its like a weight off my shoulders.” Ruben asks, “what are you talking about?” Yolanda tells him, “hey don’t act or pretend Ruben Calixto. I’m talking about you and Juana Valentina. That love that unites you two, I mean what used too unite you two.” Ruben yells out, “what you are is crazy crazy.” Yolanda tells him, “listen you can stop denying it my life. Now just look at you, my wet duck. I’m going to offer you a glass of champagne.” Ruben then is ready too takes off. She stops him from leaving by saying. Oh Ruben Calixto, I want you too know that these doors are going to be left open. Just in case you want to come back. To continue what nicely started.” Then she starts laughing, as he takes off still furious.

Dona Dona in her head utters, “now he’s passing Campo de la cruz. Go far away Italian man. Go far away, and take the past with you.”

Tere tells Todoelmundo, “Todoelmundo thank you so very much. But I could have joined you.” Todoelmundo tells her, “oh and both of us get wet. There’s no point Terezalsura.” Tere tells him, “well thanks too you were eating bananas.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well the thing is Terezalsura your going too eat wet bananas. Now then explain too me what exactly with Juana Valentina.” Todoelmundo tells her, “oh Tere well I took Ruben to the pink house. Because he said, he was meeting with that Italian fellow. He asked me to wait outside, just like he wanted. Then Juana Valentina arrived, she was wet and got really angry. I confirmed again, that he was inside talking to the italian guy. She began hitting and hitting the door. He opened the door, we discovered Ruben with Yolanda Del Cabrales. Well she was covered with just a sheet. He had his shirt out of his pants. His belt unbuckled, his face was covered with lipstick. Then at that moment, it stopped raining. Ruben then grabbed Juana Valentina, and took her out of the house. He put her in the motor-cycle. On the way back, they didn’t talk. Now the only thing Juana Valentina told him, word by word she said. Hey clean up that face, because you look like a clown. After that, I can’t say what happened next.” Tere asks, “then I guess is when you arrived at the dolorosa.” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes exactly but I must confess something Terezalsura. The thing is I quite don’t understand, why Juana Valentina acted in that form. Listen I don’t like that senora Del Cabrales. That spectacular was very unpleasant. But you could tell that in Juana Valentina’s eyes if she wanted too. She could have ripped her too pieces, Yolanda Del Cabrales with her own two hands.” Tere tells him, “well you know Juana Valentina’s temper. She does worry about her brother, and her other sisters. Well just think, that senora could ruin the matrimony with him and Maria Delia.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well I’m glad that Maria Delia didn’t find out about this. From my mouth nobody is going to find this out.”

Calixto looks at his watch, “man that doctor is really taking a long time too get here. Listen Dona, forget about the pinch and just have something to drink at least. Now then here I have your favorite juice. Prepared just like you like it. Here you go its quite nutritious. Now I’m going to call Judge Geremias, so he can take me to the ranch. I was going to go today, but with this rain. It does have me quite worried. Its going to ruin the harvest. But the way you are, I can’t leave you dear. Well at least eat something. Fine then I’m leaving the juice.” Dona Dona in her head utters, “now the Italian man is leaving poronera. Than going towards San thomas, its just one small step. Yes my intense desire is too continue raining.”

The girls are ready to leave the house. Juana Valentina tells them, “good then we will talk to the guys. So the job can be distributed.” Juana Manny tells her, “they have to be at the dolorosa. For with this rain, they go and just talk over there.” Juana Valentina ask, “can you take us in your car?” Manuel Efe tells her, “well of course in my european car there’s a lot of room. Now you can sit next too me. Another next too you, the rest in the back. Yes all of you will fit, but you know there will be one problem. As he’s talking the girls pick up their umbrellas, they get themselves ready. While he continues talking. You all know, that the parking lot is so far away from the dolorosa. What does that signify is that were going to get wet. I don’t know why, they made the parking lot so far away. Or at least make a small tunnel, to fully enter the main entrance. Yes things have to be done the right way. That is what is in Rome, Paris and Milan.”

Dona Dona utters, “now then at this moment. The Italian guy is arriving close to soledad. That means he’s almost in Barranquilla. She opens her eyes smiling. She yawn, ouch ouch. Oh it hurts all over. Ha ha ha.” She turns and there’s a beautiful sunshine coming from the window.

 

EPISODE 82

The girls are outside, and Juana Valentina utters. “Oh but it was just raining a minute ago. Now look this beautiful sunshine.” Juana Calidad gets on her knees, “its a miracle a miracle. Thank you lord so very much.” Juana Valentina tells her, “dear get up your getting wet.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey your miracle lasted so very long.” Juana Bautista tells them, “there’s nothing in the astrology that explains this. This is quite incredible.” Todoelmundo and Tere come out as well. “Sun sun, beautiful sun its like it never rained.” Tere tells them, “look girls just a second a go it was pouring rain. Just look at this beautiful big sun up there.” Manuel Efe utters, “yes its quite incredible just incredble.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes incredible but perfect for my concert. Its like someone turned off the button, to the rain and turned on the sun. Do you fully agree with me?” Manuel Efe utters, “yes yes totally agree.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes umda for the first time in your life.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now girls enough lets get going.”

Over at the dolorosa, the guys are overjoyed. Poncho tells them, “oh man am I dreaming or what? Hey somebody pinch me, so then I can know I’m not dreaming.” Gualberto tells him, “well then were all dreaming.” Octavio tells him, “its just incredible. What a beautiful sunshine.” Orlando tells them, “its just simply not logical. Its an unlogical act.” Then everyone comes out of their houses. They run through the streets. Poncho so excited hugs everyone. Miguel tells them, “lets go find the juanas.” Ruben is also very excited, and sees the girls walking at the plaza singing. Ruben gives Juana Matilde a big hug. The guys arrive and hug their girlfriends. Then the town joins them, Manuel Efe ends up dancing all over the place. Trying to get close to Juana Valentina.

Calixto goes to see Dona, who’s up and drinking her juice. “Dona Dona look its stopped raining.” Dona Dona smiles and tells him, “well look at that the sun has appeared Mr. Salguero. When something bad goes, something good comes. Then she goes towards the living room. Oh this juice is delicious.” Calixto tells her, “your like before well like always. Well I just hope, that this is a new chapter in your life.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes a new chapter that makes the disappearance of the past Mr. Salguero. Then she sings, he’s gone he’s gone he’s gone.” She smiles as she closes her bedroom doors.

Back at the dolorosa, the gang are all celebrating. Octavio tells them, “now it seems that the good news came all at once. We have the sun and the concert. Oh yes its good that we had a change.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now I’m sorry and a bit embarrassed for we need your help once more.” Miguel tells her, “well were ready to do anything. Especially when it deals with the concert of Juana Matilde. Then everyone can know, who has the best voice in the world.” Juana Matilde gives him a big hug, “yes Miguel that is why I love you so very much.” Manuel Efe tells them, “from then I can help you all. With my trip too Europe, I witnessed lots of shows and concerts. I saw Madonna and Michael Jackson. Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd plus I didn’t see anything cheap over there over here.” Juana Matilde tells him, “cheap were not cheap.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well well were not in Europe were in corozal. So there will be none of that.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes that’s right.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now were going to need a great sound system. Where can we rent one, and how much is it? That is so very important.” Poncho tells him, “listen if you want the best professional equipment your going to have to get that in sincelejo. If you want I’ll be in charge of that.” Juana Valentina tells him, “perfect Manuel Efe can take you there in his car.” Manuel Efe asks, “hey why me?” Juana Matilde tells him, “well then go and get the musicians then.” Octavio tells him, “listen if you want music we have Lasador and his combo. Then its Miguel and me.” Juana Valentina tells them, “Juana Matilde says she needs more musicians. To form a great band, you know it has to look like real band. So were going to have too negotiate the musicians. Talk too them, if they can sing for free than that will be for the better.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes and…” Juana Valentina continues, “yes but we all have to practice a lot. So everything will look perfect.” Miguel tells her, “well I’ll make sure Juana Matilde does it divinely.”

Juana Matilde annoyed utters, “boy I already sing divinely. Now between the two of us. We will choose the right songs for the show. Well I’m just saying.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then when we talk to the Italian guy. Then we will find out what else were going too need. Oh Poncho before I forget. The Italian man will be calling here at the dolorosa. He will be leaving his new number, where he can be contacted. So pay attention too that.” Poncho tells her, “that’s no problem Juana Valentina for at the dolorosa this is your home.” Manuel Efe tells her, “if you want I’ll give you a cell phone so you won’t have to move around. All you have to do is receive calls just like that. Sitting down, answering calls.” Juana Matilde utters, “oh yes.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no cell phone none of that nonsense. I’ve fixed my life perfectly well without one. So no thank you.” Mauricio tells Poncho, “hey Poncho bring over a great bottle of whiskey. Put it on this European’s tab.” Manuel Efe asks, “why me?” Mauricio tells him, “but didn’t you say you wanted to help out? Yes refresh our dry throats.” Juana Matilde tells them, “hey you better get me a bottle of rum.” Juana Valentina tells them, “enough there’s something important. You all have too remember, the anniversary part for Don Calixto and Dona Dona.” Juana Matilde tries to interrupt, “Juana Valentina I…” Juana Valentina tells them, “well its not going too a grand event of the century but it must be organized well.” Manuel Efe tells them, “hey I already put the liquor.” Mauricio tells them, “you know you should be an event planner.” Octavio tells him, “yes and your father would be the first client. Those politicians always go too those big social events.” Juana Valentina covers herself up, when she realizes that Manuel Efe is staring at her breasts yet again. Then its her legs. Mauricio tells them, “now being a politician one has to realize and ask. What do the people want? Yes this is a very important complicated issue, that you simply can’t understand. Your such a simpleton.” Octavio tells him, “man but as an excuse that is perfect.” Juana Matilde tells them, “hey guys at least stop for minute. Stop talking about politics for one minute.” Juana Valentina shuts her up, “hey one minute you all have too be punctual. Don Calixto will do his job, to make sure that he distracts Dona Dona. So then the invited guests can arrive without no problem. You all know that this is a suprise party. Yes punctuality is very important.” Juana Matilde stares at her very angrily.

Over at the salguero house, Dona Dona is singing once more. Ruben sees her and goes towards her. “Oh dear lord mother what are you doing here?” Dona Dona tells him, “if you want I’ll head back to the sewing room.” Ruben tells her, “oh no mother no way. Well the thing is, I didn’t think I would find you walking all over the house.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh son everything has an end.” Ruben asks, “may I ask you something? Why were you like you were?” Dona Dona tells him, “you can ask me but don’t bother waiting for a response.” Ruben asks, “were you really sick?” Dona Dona tells him, “I told you not to wait for a response.” Ruben tells her, “well then I’m going to end up with this curiosity. Well the important part is, I’m just happy that your my mother once more. He kisses her cheek and gives her a hug. So has father seen you?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes he went with the judge to the ranch. He was overjoyed.” Ruben tells him, “oh mother come on this was nothing. For he was quite worried about you. Now then you get better, the sun is shinning. The harvest is better than ever. You know something, this years harvest is going to be the best. That we’ve had in decades.” Dona Dona tells him, “if that were true you would be more happy.” Ruben tells her, “well of course I am happy.” Dona Dona tells him, “now then Ruben Calixto you can’t lie too me. I know perfectly well, when something is bothering you.” Ruben tells her, “mother I’ll be even more happier when we finally gather the harvest. As they say, were almost at the end of this.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes now you can prepare yourself for the wedding. You told me, if I got better. You would marry Maria Delia, well that is why I got better.” Ruben tells her, “well then so when you were a statue you heard everything.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes from that laughter it seems everything is going well.”

Calixto shows up with Judge Geremias Guerra. Dona Dona grabs a vase, and heads to the kitchen.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “hey godson how is it going?” Ruben utters, “fine godfather.” Calixto tells him, “this man is marvelous my comparede.” Ruben asks, “so how did you find everything?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “with this great sun shining. It was a marvelous trip.” Calixto tells him, “well the pana and the workers. Are starting to get too work, at first they thought they’d be working in a flood. But the sun has come out, now everything is working like the wheel. Dona Dona continues too sing. It seems your mother is still very happy?” Ruben tells him, “she’s happily overjoyed. Oh my mother, who can understand her?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well if she’s that happy. Ask her, if I may talk too her.”

The girls return, Calixto tells them. “Hello girls.” Juana Valentina sees Ruben and utters, “excuse me. Now Don Calixto, when do you want the party?” Calixto tells her, “shh talk softly. Dona is around walking once again.” Juana Valentina utters, “really? Oh man so what happened then?” Calixto tells them, “well its like she got up and got better.” Juana Valentina utters, “umda really.” Calixto tells them, “now the party is the same before she went into the bed. So its the day after tomorrow. Its going too be 32 years, to the day that I married Dona. I don’t want it too be here. Here were going to be all bunch up together.” Ruben asks, “well where then father?” Calixto tells them, “well at the club as a founder member of that club. I’m allowed to use one of those room. Well only once a year, just as long I pay for the rests of the costs.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “32 years comparde. Its gone by so very fast, your luck that you had Dona by your side.” Ruben asks, “now then…” Juana Matilde asks, “what’s missing is?” Juana Valentina stops both of them. “Now then what’s missing, is that we must inform everyone that the party will be at the club. Everything else is already ready. Juana Matilde your in charge, to tell the rest of the guys ok.” Juana Matilde utters, “yeah right.” Judge Geremias Guerra notices the cold way, Juana Valentina is treating Ruben. Juana Valentina tells them, “now then everything is set for the party. So then the party is the day after tomorrow.” Calixto tells her, “perfect then.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then I’m heading up so excuse me judge. See you later.” Ruben annoyed ask, “what your going to order us again with something else?” Angrily she yells out, “no.” Juana Matilde tells them, “I hate it when she becomes so very bossy. I simply don’t understand why my older sister is like that.” Calixto tells her, “enough this house is now at peace.”

Tere is sewing in her room, Juana Valentina shows up. “Hi Tere.” Tere tells her, “hello dear. You know what I’m remembering that Mexican sailor of mine. Well he told me, he was going to return too me. He would travel all American, but he would come get me. That we would never ever be sepearted from one another. You know something, I am still waiting for him.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I thought you had already taken him out of your head. I thought that Todoelmundo had erased it. With the rice compound, laundry detergent, pineapple and vinegar juice. Plus that dirt, or no.” Tere tells her, “no dear I will never forget him. You know what, even if I die I won’t be able to tell him. Well the truth is, I want him to return. Just so I can tell him, I lost confidence in him. That is worse than anything dear. Life and the lord, is full of surprises for I met Todoelmundo. With his crosswords, his charming personality. With everything that he knows, and that motor-cycle of his. He makes me happy, more than if I had been on that boat.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well I’m happy for you.” Tere tells her, “see that Mexican sailor wasn’t suitable for me. In one moment of your life, your going to find that right man. The man that will make you happy, and will fill you with peace. You can once again learn too love. Do you understand?” Juana Valentina simply rolls her eyes.

Manuel Efe is overjoyed and visits Yolanda. “Jolly you did it. Daa Juana Valentina doesn’t even look at Ruben. She looks at him with such loathing. She’s like simply disillusioned of him. We did it, yes we did it. I told Ruben that it was done by you and the Italian guy.” Yolanda tells him, “oh poor Geovani doesn’t know the bad impression he left of himself here. Hey this afternoon, your cousin came too see me.” Manuel Efe ask, “Ruben daaa apparently he liked you too much.” Yolanda laughs, “now in any case that doesn’t matter too me any more. I got what I wanted, I can head to sincelejo relaxed.” Manuel Efe asks, “your leaving to sincelejo now when we’re in the best part.” Yolanda tells him, “yes but you know something. I’m left with a little spindle. I jut couldn’t make every single salguero suffer. Including your aunt my life. Well with the suffering of the juanas. Ruben and Juana Valentina, is sufficient enough.” Manuel Efe tells her, “what worries me is that Ruben might convince Juana Valentina. That it was all an error.” Yolanda tells him, “hey no no with that don’t you worry about it. Listen I’m going to talk to the Judge Geremias Guerra. Then there’s nobody going to have any doubts what so ever. When they find out, what occurred with Ruben Calixto and Yolanda ex-Del Cabrales.” Manuel Efe simply utters, “daaa.” He tries to touch her, but she moves his hand away.

Over at the judge’s house, Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “oh you should have seen her she was happily singing all over the house.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “Dona is still unprecident just like when we were young girls. You know I’m convinced, that the intense desires of Camensita Torres. They were just a bunch of coincidences. But it still surprises me, that in the end Dona changed her attitude. Its like she’s the one that called the rain. Well now you may talk to Dona.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “I’m starting to doubt it Margarita.” Margarita Cruz ask, “well why not? But you were so decided on that. Its like that saying goes, that bad move has to be done sooner or later. Get rid of it, and then you’ll be able to sleep better. I mean if we only could.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “the thing is I have no real certainty. What if my suspicions become to fall apart? Over at the house, I watched Ruben and Juana Valentina. I got the very strong impression that they were fighting. They hardly looks at once another Margarita. They didn’t give a single sign that told me. That yes they were still in love, just like I thought.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “listen if your not sure well then don’t bother talking too Dona. Until you can fully prove it.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well that is what I told myself. It would be something very grave. That one couldn’t really sustain, well I’m going to wait for a bit. Until I get really good proof, that changes the balance of things. I’ll see how things go. Later, I will decide what move I should make.”

Juana Calidad the next day tells the girls. “We only have 1 420 father in total. So you can use all that money. Well since we have the expenses already paid for Juana Matilde’s concert. Even though we don’t know how much were going to make. But hey that doesn’t matter. That Italian guy told us, he’s going to be in charge of all the costs alright.” Calixto tells them, “well I don’t know how much the thing I want to buy her will cost. I am going to tell Bertha, that she should send the bills to the office. If its sent here, well then Dona out of curiosity will open it. Then she’s going to be screaming away. Now then I’m going to head, to the jewelry store before they open. See you later girls.” Juana Bautista tells him, “bye father.” Juana Calidad meanwhile ask, “hey dad I just need to result one question.” Juana Matilde still sleepy gets up and greets both of them. Juana Calidad simply utters, “ave purisima.”

Juana Matilde utters, “sin pecado concebido. Oh man I don’t know why were waken up so blasted early. For there’s nothing to do.” Juana Bautista tells him, “we have tons too do Juana Matilde. We have to get the flowers, we have to prepare the meal. Buy the pudding, decorate pudding. Plus fix the club room. Hey now get dressed, you heard our older sister.” Juana Matilde annoyed tells her, “oh yes our older bossy sister. When she yells, everyone has to do what she says. At a point, that one can’t even talk in this house.” Juana Manny tells her, “but its always been this way. Ever since she brought us here, Juana Valentina is the head of the sisters.” Juana Matilde tells her, “Juana Manny I’m not saying that. What I’m saying is, Juana Valentina won’t let one talk.”

Juana Valentina is making her bed, when Ruben shows up. He closes the door, and she tells him. “Listen you went into the wrong bedroom. Now out you go, please get out.” Ruben tells her, “but please just listen too me. Let me at least explain things.” Juana Valentina tells him, “no explanation what I saw for myself. Was explanation itself, so I don’t want to hear nothing from you.” Ruben tells her, “listen I only went to the pink house because I had a meeting with the Italian guy. I never thought I would bump into that senora I assure you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh yes your a poor naive boy yes yes.” Ruben tells her, “it was a trap. Among the two of us nothing happened.” Juana Valentina tells him, “do you really think I’m an idiot.” Ruben tells her, “I know that I have a lot of things against me but. I assure you I had just entered, well I don’t know when that woman. Well she changed, I mean took off her clothes. That’s when you saw her.” Juana Valentina tells him, “the clown make-up and the stuff that was on your shirt. Hey leave me in peace.” Ruben tells her, “fine I accept things I kissed her. It was a rage reaction.” Juana Valentina tells him, “a rage kiss what you are is a cynico.” Ruben tells her, “you just don’t understand because your not in my case. I assure you nothing else happened.” Juana Valentina tells him, “tell that too your Yolanda Del Cabrales. For this doesn’t interest me.” Ruben tells her, “please Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells him, “in here your there no longer. You don’t exist.” She takes off, and he sits there.

Dona Dona visits Margarita Cruz. “I’m glad that your no longer pretending to be Carmensita Torres.” Dona Dona tells her, “well its not necessary any more.” Margarita Cruz asks, “is the judge here?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “no he went out but he won’t be long coming back. Why don’t you sit down. I’ll go get you something too drink.” Dona Dona tells her, “no its not with him that I need too talk. I have too talk too you. Its about a private issue, that can’t go out of us.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “you know you can confide in me.” Dona Dona tells her, “don’t be ironic Margarita Cruz. This time I will confide, I’m here to talk about the step-daughters of my husband.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “oh Dona once again with the same thing. Hey change the subject, for once and for all.” Dona Dona tells her, “I need you to check on something for me. I have an idea, well since the plague strike that hit that hit the crops. I am wondering, if its them that has been maintaining the house.” Margarita Cruz asks, “the juanas maintaining you?” Dona Dona tells her, “without my knowing. I want that known perfectly clear.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “your making their lives impossible. They are killing themselves…” Dona Dona tells her, “Margarita please I didn’t come here to argue about the issue. Enough with the commentaries as well. What I need, talk too you daughter. See if this is true or not?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “alright fine I’ll do it.” Dona Dona tells her, “but make sure they don’t know. That I’m the one asking alright.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “don’t worry I’ll have a lot of discretion.” Dona Dona tells her, “thank you very much Margarita. Truly I really do appreciate.”

Back at the salguero house, Calixto returns home. “Now I gave these to Dona on our wedding. Three of the pearls broke off, so I had them put it back on. Plus I got a new chain.” Juana Calidad tells her, “but father they are so very beautiful.” Calixto tells her, “now be careful I don’t want to lose those pearls.” Juana Matilde asks, “father are they real for fakes?” Calixto tells them, “no they are real.” Juana Manny tells him, “father I just hope she likes the gift. For you know how strange she is.” Then Dona Dona arrives, all of them sit down and are very quiet. “What a beautiful day this is.” Juana Matilde tells her, “now I wouldn’t say strange. Oh no she’s way bizarre, I’m just saying.”

Juana Bautista is fixing her hair, while Juana Valentina talks. “He told me it was a trap, yeah right I’m going to believe him. For I’m not an idiot.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I don’t either well destiny did what you two couldn’t do. That was too part the two of you.” Juana Valentina tells her, “destiny no but Yolanda Del Cabrales. What ever those two did, I am never going to forgive them. I’m not going to forgive them, no me fregue.” Juana Bautista tells her, “but he’s also suffering Juana Valentina. It just saddens me to see our brother like that. But it was the best thing, that occurred for the both of you.” Juana Valentina tells her, “if I could turn back time Juana Bautista. For this not to occur, well I would do it. How could I do it? But it happened, it happened and that’s the truth.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well you have accepted it quite well. I’m glad that your more dynamic and decisive. Do you understand, your sign has come now too light. You are so splendid and the decision, comes from your sign aries.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I guess so but inside I’m dying. Dam it those salgueros, had to appear to ruin my life. First it was was Mr. Salguero a father, I wasn’t even waiting for. Then who appears, but the son who I end up falling in love with Ruben Salguero. But in the end he turns out too be, my step-brother. Now the son Salguero destroys my life to pieces. He turns out to be like his father. His flesh is weak. That weak flesh solved one problem. Painfully but its not solved.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well life does go on Juana Valentina. You have your entire future ahead of you. Just look around, or look far away if your looking. Find another man too love. A bad flavoured drink is sweetended girl, when one drinks another sweet drink oh girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey you better watch out for what if I like the wolf man.” Juana Bautista tells her, “oh no I would die.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I know life does go on and it won’t be easy.”

Time flies, and Juana Valentina becomes quite troublesome for all the girls. The girls finish the flower arrangement, and Juana Valentina tells them. “No that is a mess, do it again it doesn’t look good. You should have used more bright colored flowers. Maybe a rose or an orange flower.” Juana Bautista tells her, “girl.” Juana Valentina utters, “look at how this girl laughs.” Juana Bautista tells her, “but this is for Dona Dona. She’s not a teenager.” Juana Valentina tells her, “or how about using yellow that brings bad luck.” Juana Bautista asks, “and who said that. No yellow means happiness and friendship.” Juana Valentina accidentally drops one, and that makes Juana Matilde furious. “Listen here, if you don’t like how this is done. You sit down here, and spend the entire day doing it then.” Juana Bautista tells her, “enough Juana Matilde stop acting like a child.” Juana Matilde utters, “this just bites that’s all.” Juana Valentina meanwhile takes off. She heads to the dining room, where Ophelia watches the three put icing on the cake instead of working. “Oh so how is everything going here? Why didn’t you add another layer. Oh wednesday, then it doesn’t really look very festive. What is the grace?” Tere tells her, “its looks good already.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen here how about putting these over here.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey don’t move that.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes at least make it more important. Ok Juana Calidad we have to call Mauricio. While you call Manuel Efe, all this has to be taken too the club. I’ll go to the flyer shop, to see if the banners and streamers are all ready. I won’t be long. Ok dear heart, get back to work. Clean up the floor over there, those girls with the flowers made such a mess. Then you can clean over here move it move it fatty. She then bumps into Ruben, now remember you have to wait till after 6 or else it will ruin the party.” Ruben tells her, “we know that already. So does father, that’s why he took her to the ranch. The invitations are done, and everyone has been advised. Now then senorita anything else.” Juana Valentina tells him, “nothing more I’ll be right back.” Juana Matilde tells Juana Bautista. “Oh don’t pay any attention too her.” Outside Juana Valentina tries not to cry.

Judge Geremias Guerra arrives home, Margarita Cruz tells him. “Oh I was so very worried, I thought you would come home for lunch.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “Margarita I had to do something quite important. Something quite unforgettable.” Margarita Cruz ask, “and may I know what that is?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “this is for you I want you to accept this. Well as a thank you, for being here and being a great companion.” Margarita Cruz asks, “ok thank you.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well I hope being a good judge with good eyes. Makes me good with sizes as well.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “but judge you shouldn’t be doing these things for me.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “I want you to wear it so you can look good at the salguero party. Please don’t reject it, now I will understand if its not the right color or size. In any case we can exchange it for another.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “thank you its quite beautiful.”

To their surprise who shows up, but Yolanda Del Cabrales. Yolanda Del Cabrales asks, “yes I need to talk to Judge Guerra please.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “sure come in.” Yolanda Del Cabrales tells him, “well good day to you judge.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes good afternoon too you as well.”

Over at the club, Juana Valentina continues to drive everyone crazy. With her constant ordering everyone about. “Hey watch it, be careful. You all know, if you break it you pay it.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes we all know plus these guys have been great towards us. They in fact have lent us everything.” Manuel Efe shows up, “hello Manuel Efe has arrived. Now then put the liquor over there. Excuse me but where do I put the gifts?” Juana Valentina tells him, “the gifts are over here.” Juana Calidad asks, “gifts?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes one has to give a gift to these events. This is the anniversary to my aunt Dona. One has to bring great presents, really good ones.”

Yolanda Del Cabrales tells the judge. “Well Mr. Judge I am here to discuss the house.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “excuse me for interrupting senora Yolanda. Now Margarita sorry, but I think this talk should be done in private.” Yolanda Del Cabrales tells her, “no no you may stay senora. What I have to tell you there’s no mystery. I came to discuss the pink house. Now remember, you said you wanted to buy the house back. Without certain conditions.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes those conditions couldn’t be fulfilled.” Yolanda Del Cabrales tells him, “but yes those conditions have been fulfilled.” Margarita Cruz asks, “what conditions are those Judge?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “I didn’t even want to insinuate those to my godson.” Yolanda Del Cabrales tells him, “well Ruben showed up unannounced. Well things occurred, that needed too occur. Here are the paperwork, so I’m ready to do business with you.” Margarita Cruz asks, “what deal is she talking about? Between the two of you?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “oh no your lying too me.” Yolanda Del Cabrales tells him, “oh why should I lie too you. Oh since your so curious I’ll tell you. You see Ruben Salguero became to be. Like a whim, that needed fulfilled. I just wanted him to be a bit kind too me. Well you know, I told you judge. I said judge, if he fulfills one single night. I would give you back the house. At the same cost, that I paid for it. Well then, I’m here then.”

Margarita Cruz tells her, “oh dear lord of purgatory.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “no no no this can’t be true.” Yolanda Del Cabrales tells him, “listen too me stop being stubborn. I wouldn’t come here. To sell you back this house, if nothing occurred. I’m heading back to sincelejo, why because what occured is what needed to occur. I spend a great night, in fact you can even move back right now if you want. While we do business right here.” Margarita Cruz utters, “oh dear lord I’m going to get something. I’m going to get something.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “you know what I think its best that you go back to bed. Lie down a bit ok. While I continue talking to the senora.” Margarita Cruz touches her chest, “oh dear lord I’ve never heard such talk. She gets up and quite clumsy hits Yolanda. Oh do forgive me senorita. Oh dear lord.” Yolanda Del Cabrales tells him, “now what’s wrong with that woman?” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “how did it happened? With how it occurred?” Yolanda De Cabrales tells him, “oh your so very curious but I’m not going to go into details judge. Oh no way, I’m just going to tell you that. Ruben arrived at my house, he got bored at being at the party. Over at that cafe something, what’s it called?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “la dolorosa.” Yolanda Del Cabrales tells him, “all of his sisters and friends were there. But he preferred to come too me. There’s a witness to all of this, that short fellow that used to have a bike. Now he rides something quite weird. You can ask him, well then what do you have to say about the house?” Judge Geremias Guerra simply stares at her with disbelief.

Over at the salguero house, Maria Delia goes to visit a very sad Ruben. “On the 15 of December Rubensito, thats the day were going to get married.” Ruben asks, “why are we going to get married on 15th?” Maria Delia tells him, “well Rubensito the day 15 is a very important day for me. For you see my parents, may my father rest in peace. Well they were married on the 15th. I was born on the 15th day. I did my first communion on the 15th. Well I think the most logical, and the best day I get married is on the 15th.” Manuel Efe show up, “Manuel Efe has arrived. Rubencho I came by to tell you, that the club is already.” Ruben tells him, “I imaged.” Manuel Efe tells him, “I only came by to get a few glasses that were missing that’s all. Maria Delia you always look so very beautiful and properly placed.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh Manuel Efe your always so kind and quite the gentlemen.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well thank you you know something. If Ruben weren’t marrying you, if he wasn’t my cousin. I would be a very envious man.” Ruben tells him, “enough with the gallant remarks.” Manuel Efe asks, “hey are you jealous?” Ruben utters, “no your very annoying.” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen I was only looking at Maria Delia. As the look of a man, well thats her godfather at the wedding. Its most exclusive, and wonderful like that. Now then do you have the final date for the wedding.” Maria Delia tells him, “yes on the 15 of december.” Manuel Efe utters, “the 15th.”

Judge Geremias Guerra is alone, but quite shaken by this turn of events. Margarita Cruz returns and tells him, “judge what I heard has left me utterly shakened.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well you can image how I’m doing. Well then I’m in something heavy, first I’m going to rent this place out. I’ll buy out the pink house, from that senora. I’ll give Calixto back the house, soon he can pay me back eventually the full amount.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “listen Mr. Judge here we are thinking badly of Ruben. Here we thought, he was in love with Juana Valentina. That poor boy well he was looking elsewhere for his pleasures.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “do you really think so?” Margarita Cruz asks, “what?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “wait what if my godson. Finally came too his senses, regarding his ilicit love. He decided to drown himself with Yolanda Del Cabrales?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well if that’s the case then bless Yolanda De Cabrales then.”

The girls are now at home, Juana Calidad is cleaning her bedroom. Juana Manny asks, “oh what are we going to give Dona Dona? What if we give her a bad gift, were going to be stuck eating it.” Juana Caldiad tells her, “I got sacred earrings as a gift t I can give her. But she can’t find it a bad thing. For its a sacred item.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh stop dreaming she might be very vulgar with you.” Curiosity gets the better of Juana Manny. She goes over and lifts Juana Calidad’s skirt. She screams out, “ahhh Juana Manny. Your so very bold, listen Juana Matilde saw your birthmark as did Dona Dona. Hey I was curious that’s all.” Juana Calidad utters, “your so very bold.” Then chases Juana Manny all over the house. She laughs and screams, then Juana Matilde shows up. “Hey you guys that’s enough, you don’t want Dona Dona to start screaming. Then Juana Valentina will start girls. She will blow that trumpet of her’s as well.” Juana Bautista laughs and tells her, “calm down for Dona isn’t here.” Juana Matilde tells her, “this just bites that’s all. So in the end what are we going to give the Dona.” Juana Bautista tells her, “we will see what the older sister comes up with.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh that older sister even if you mention her name. For two days, I simply can’t stand her.” Juana Bautisa ask, “why are you saying this?” Juana Matilde tells her, “well yes you see this just bites. Everything that she says, were stuck having to do it. The concert and this party, hey one can’t even talk in this house.” Juana Bautista tells her, “but were the one that gave her that power. Since she’s the oldest one, amongst us.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen here I’m not reffering to that. I’m talking about something quite distinctively. I don’t know, before it was different. Oh man before, when we would do things. We always had an opinion.” Juana Valentina arrives home, “now you two what are you waiting for. We leave this house in a half and hour. Now go and get changed girls. Juana Bautista bring your cards, and you Juana Matilde decide what your going to sing. Now then go ahead, don’t just stand there.” Juana Bautista utters, “I’m coming I’m coming.” Juana Matilde tells her, “see that see. See she won’t let anybody talk. This bites, she’s well I can’t stand her.” Juana Bautista tells her, “think blue thoughts and breathe girl.”

Juana Manny is still screaming and being chases all over the house. “Hey stop it yes I am sorry for what I did. I will never do it again.” Juana Calidad tells her, “the next time I’m breaking this broom over your head Juana Manny.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey you saw mine now it was my turn too see yours.” Juana Calidad tells her, “and you know why? Because your shameless showing your ass all over the place.” Juana Valentina angrily looks at both of them. “Just beautiful of you two, we are leaving in a half and hour you two aren’t even changed. Hey hurry it up, now Juana Calida remember your poetry book. Hey Tere, are you ready or what?” Margarita Cruz shows up, Juana Manny tells her. “How about you open the door for my mother ok.” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes I do forgive you. Because god forgave those that hurt him. But the next time, I’m hitting you over the head.” She leaves, Juana Manny laughs and opens the door.

Juana Manny asks, “hey weren’t we going to see one another at that party? My my you look very beautiful mother. Where did you get this dress?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well the judge gave it too me as a gift. So I can look nice for the party.” Juana Manny asks, “and how long has the judge been giving you gifts?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “listen its just a nice detail among a friend that’s all. Now need to ask you something in private.” Juana Manny tells her, “in private we are in private for Calixto took Dona to the ranch. Ruben is already at the club. My sisters except Valentina is changing. Juana Valentina is in the kitchen now with Terezalsura. Well then talk.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “I need too know the truth.” Juana Manny tells her, “I always tell you the truth. And nothing but the truth, your becoming like Judge Guerra mother.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “now promise me you won’t talk to anybody about this.” Juana Manny asks, “mother what’s going on?” Margarita Cruz ask, “I need to ask you. Are you and your sisters maintaining yourselves. Plus taking care of the salguero house. Which includes Dona Cuadradro?”

Juana Valentina is over at the dolorosa. Poncho tells her, “now this is the cost of the sound system your going too need.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey boy this is pretty expensive.” Gualberto tells her, ” well he’s the only one in sincelejo that has this equipment. That is what he’s charging.” Juana Valentina tells them, “we have to try too negotiate this. I’ll take charge of this. Now then what else?” Miguel tells him, “well then Juana Valentina I was talking with Mr. Cabredas from the printing shop. He will give you 20% off. This is what he’s charging, for all the posters and banners. That includes pasting all the flyers.” Juana Valentina tells him, “sonny that’s way too much. Oh Miguel its just so very much.” Miguel tells her, “it was more but I managed to get the 20%.” Juana Valentina tells him, “no its too expensive that man must take notice of these costs. No at least we should get 50% off. Maybe we can give him a free ticket or something. Plus he can forget about charging to put the posters up. My sisters and I can do it.”

Todoelmundo tells her, “I’ll be in charge to give out the invitations to the whole world.” Mauricio starts laughing, “you are going to do all of that.” He shuts up when nobody else is laughing. Juana Valentina ask, “I have to talk to the owner of the theatre. Anybody knows his name, or knows him?” Mauricio tells him, “listen I already thought about that Juana Valentina. Its no problem, my mother the future governer of the department of sucre. He will pressure the mayor, to at least give you for the day the national stadium. Plus he won’t charge a thing, for its going to be a cultural function. What do you think about that?” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh good job Mauricio.” Gualberto asks, “so your saying that Juana Matilde is doing more of a cultural event than anything?” Mauricio asks, “and the public music that’s playing. Isn’t that a cultural?” Poncho answers the phone. “Juana Valentina they want to talk too one of the juanas. I’m guessing its the italian guy from Panama.” Juana Valentina tells him, “now then all of you are in charge of this. Oh hello Geovani, yes this is Juana Valentina. Salguero no Echenique.” Poncho tells them, “like Judge Geremias Guerra says she’s such a rafaga.”

 

EPISODE 83

Ruben goes to the club to make sure everything is ready. Manuel Efe tags along, “Rubencho the one’s responsible for all of this. Was me and Juana Valentina, what do you think?” Ruben annoyed tells him, “oh yes it look very organized and very beautiful.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well since you weren’t that very helpful I had to take the reigns to organize all of this. I just want to tell you, that Yolanda Del Cabrales is still in corozal.” Ruben angrily tells him, “god confuses Yolanda Del Cabrales. God confuses Yolanda Del Cabrales. God confuses the Italian guy. God confuses you Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa hey come back here.” Octavio shows up, “hey Rubencho European man where do you want the combo?” Manuel Efe tells him, “now do you want to decide or shall I?” Ruben angrily tells him, “you know something you do what ever you want. See you guys later.” Octavio ask, “hey what happened with Rubencho?” Manuel Efe tells her, “well I’m guessing it has to do with the rain. It affected him way too much, that’s all.” Octavio tells him, “but he seemed pretty angry.” Manuel Efe tells him, “now where too put the musicians. Ok go over there.” Octavio tells them, “ok everyone over here. Go and get set up guys.”

Night has fallen, and Maria Delia is escorted by Ruben to the party. Maria Delia tells him, “my mother sends her greatest appologizes for not coming to this party She says life now, isn’t for going to parties.” Maria Delia ask, “Rubensito am I an orphan now?” Ruben tells her, “Maria Delia let me tell you. This isn’t a party, its just a gathering for the anniversay of my parents nothing more.” Maria Delia saddly tells him, “still it pretty hurts for there will never be another anniversary for my parents.” Ruben gives her a hug, “oh no no dear please don’t cry again Maria Delia. Your going to run out of necklaces. That carry all your crystal tears alright. He sees Todoelmundo arriving with Juana Valentina. Now then its best, we head to the back door of the building. We are going to enter rather quickly.” Maria Delia tells him, “but Rubensito we’ve climbed all this way already.” Ruben tells her, “hey don’t you worry now go quickly.”

Juana Valentina tells Todoelmundo. “Ok now head to the house for Tere and my sisters. Even though your going, to have to make two trips. You don’t mind do you?” Todoelmundo tells her, “I don’t mind.” Juana Valentina again ask, “are you sure?” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes I’m sure.” Juana Valentina tells him, “thank you.” Then he stops her, “listen I know we were both together when that incident occured. We haven’t had a chance to fully discuss what happened?” Juana Valentina tells him, “there’s just nothing more to discuss Todoelmundo. Everyone has their own private lives, and can do what ever they feel like doing. Ruben has his, or no?” Todoelmundo tells her, “of course.” Juana Valentina tells him, “now then you better get going for the girls. Because Don Calixto and Dona Dona, will be here in a half and hour thank you.” Todoelmundo tells her, “alight then see you later then.”

The two eventually arrive, Dona Dona tells him. “We have spent all day going all over the harvest lands. I want to go to my house Mr. Salguero. My feet hurt, plus what are we doing here at the club? I don’t understand why…” The music plays, and Dona Dona is quite surprised. Calixto tells her, “well Dona dear happy anniversary.” Dona Dona tells him, “Calixto I thought you had forgotten?” Calixto tells her, “dear to forget this date it would be like I’m not alive.” Everyone laughs and claps, and Calixto sits her down.

(That’s a nice place where they put the gifts. It looks like a baby shower bed.)

Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well then congratulations Dona. 32 years is years which is full of happiness.” Dona Dona tells him, “well sometimes its without flavors. You have to remember that.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “now then Dona congratulations. This gift is from Judge Geremias, and myself. I need to talk too you urgently.” Dona Dona tells her, “well thank you so very much Margarita Cruz. Hey Terezalsura, please save this for me.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells Calixto, “we need to talk urgently comparde.” Maria Delia tells her, “now then my mother expresses her congratulations. Plus sadness for not being able to come, but she’s still in mourning. Well you know, but congratulations. I just hope your with us, when Rubensito and me celebrate our 32 wedding anniversary.” Dona Dona tells her, “I’m also waiting on that dear. But hopefully it won’t be the 32.” Maria Delia excitedly tells her, “we have already set the date for the wedding. Its going too be, on the 15th of december.” Ruben hugs both his mother and father. “Well I want to congratulate you both. Definately your the best parents in the world. All these 32 years, you two have been a great couple. I know that in the near future, you two will be like you used to be again. Isn’t that right?” Calixto tells him, “well that I don’t know. Your going to have to ask your mother.” Calixto tells him, “come over here this has worked. For she called me Calixto, instead of Mr. Salguero.” Ruben happily hugs him, “oh that’s just great.” One by one people go and say their congratulation. Then head too their seats.

Mauricio shows up, and tells them. “Good evening Dona Dona, now my father sends his best excuses. But the president of the republic. Called him, and asked him to go too a meeting. Well you know how these things are. Well here I am, with my mother. In the name of the Fuentelafria. This includes all of my friends, we wish you a heartful congratulations on your anniversary.” Everyone claps, and its Octavio who asks. “Hey and who gave Fuentelafria, permission to talk about all of us? Now Dona Dona now our gift too you, well its the music that will be played tonight. I just hope that you like it.” Dona Dona tells him, “well as long as its not party music. I am sure I will like it Octavio.” Juana Valentina gathers the girls. “Thank you judge, well on behalf of my sisters. Well mine as well, we also want too congratulate you on this anniversary seno.” Dona Dona noticing everyone is watching. Simply utters, “thank you yes thank you too everyone. That’s here for accompaning us here today.” Juana Valentina continues, “now then all of us have brought what we could too you. Well you know the situation is a bit difficult. Well what’s important is the detail. Now then Juana Calidad is going to give you, a poem from Sor Juana Inez de la cruz.” Juana Calidad utters, “no wonder she asked me to bring my poetry book. Juana Manny promises, that she will fix you very elegantly for the wedding of your son. Juana Bautista knows how to read palms and cards. Those types of things, that is your gift. My sister Juana Matilde will sing your favorite song.” Juana Matilde utters, “see she won’t let anybody talk.” Juana Bautista simply shhs her. Juana Valentina tells her, “well I hope you like your gifts. Well you know how things are, well then excuse me.” The girls then utter, “excuse me.” Then they take their spots. Dona Dona asks, “Valentina and what are you going too give me.” Juana Valentina a bit embarssed tells her, “I am giving back your. Well then I can’t give you nothing. So my gift is nothing, for I have nothing.” Then she sits at the girls table, Juana Calidad comforts her. Dona Dona yells out, “now Octavio where is that music? It better not be, well bar songs.” Octavio tells her, “well then senora don’t worry now here goes.” Calixto tells them, “hey excuse me guys. Now before the party truly begins. I want to give Dona this small gift from me. Its nothing grand, but its a big present from me. For I remembered this broke, and wanted to fix this for you.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh yes it will fit like pearls for me.” Everyone claps and the music begins again.

Juana Valentina tells the gang. “Now then the italian guy called the dolorosa today.” Juana Matilde asks, “really truly so what did he tell you?” Juana Valentina tells her, “now then one minute apparently he has been talking to a man from the north. I don’t know who exactly, he told me. That later on he will contact us.” Juana Calidad asks, “what does this representative do then?” Octavio asks, “hey nun aren’t you ever going to leave the convent.” Mauricio tells him, “hey Portoreal watch it your meddling in. With the future wife of the future governer of the department of sucre.” Everyone repeats this line. Juana Matilde tells him, “hey we already know that. Let me tell you, the nun doesn’t even know who Gloria Estefan is. If she doesn’t know who Gloria Estefan is, well then she of course. Doesn’t know who a representative is? Now then the thing is, a representative. Well Miguel I don’t know how, exactly too explain this. You know what, lets leave it like this. Were going to get a representative and that’s that.” Juana Bautista tells her, “a representative is the one that’s going to buy the concert. We are going to be in charge of the show itself. You know the singer, the costumes, the cheography. He will give money for that.” Orlando tells her, “plus the representative is also going too be the one that does the publicity. For that’s very important to this concert, and finds the right location too where that concert is going to be held.” Juana Calidad asks, “and what do it for free. Listen I just don’t think, they are going too be good people. Or else he will be a saint, and that would be san-religious.” Miguel tells her, “the representative will get the money from the ticket sales.” Juana Calidad tells her, “listen that’s a lot of money.” Juana Bautista tells her, “but that is his business Juana Calidad.” Juana Calidad tells them, “then we don’t need one.” Juana Matilde tells her, “Juana Calidad that’s enough this is my concert. I don’t want you to ruin it for me. Do me this favour.” Juana Calidad tells her, “listen here Juana Matilde. Were the one’s that’s going to do all this work. This man is going to show up, and take all our money. In exchange for nothing.”

Juana Valentina tells her, “yes that is what I had also decided upon. Its just that I didn’t have a chance to mention it. I have already thought about that. We can do exactly what that representative does. Miguel already talked to the guy for the publicity. I’ll be in charge too see, that they don’t charge us too much. Poncho and Gualberto already went to sincelejo. To check out the sound equipment. Plus to see how much everything was going to cost. Mauricio has already gotten us, the stadium for free to do the concert or no?” Mauricio tells them, “we just have to sign for it.” Juana Valentina tells them, “see.” Juana Manny asks, “and when did you decide?” Juana Valentina tells them, “hey one minute we can allow someone else to keep all that money. Listen we can do this, yes it will be a lot of work but. Well we can do this.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen what I will do is this. I’ll call the Los Sonsoneros…” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I want you to contact your friends from Santa Marta. Its quite important, tell them to call me we can figure out a figure alright. Now come on Juana Calidad, help me find those blasted waiters. They haven’t been giving out the horderves. Man nobody wants to do any work around here. Now come on.” Juana Matilde utters, “you go yourself. Man she’s going way too far. She hardly letting anybody talk.” In the end Juana Calidad goes with Juana Valentina. The band wants to rev it up, but are stopped by Manuel Efe. “Everyone please one minute please. Thank you for a minute. Aunt I wanted to give you my gift personally. Poncho come over here. Hold these please, now to start off. Aunt this is a shawl from spain. Brought especially for you.” Everyone simply claps, Ruben is quite annoyed by this. Dona Dona tells him, “oh you didn’t have too do this nephew.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh its no problem aunt.” Manuel Efe tells her, “now then the second gift this is a rosary. That comes from italy especially for you.” Dona Dona utters, “thank you again nephew.” Manuel Efe tells her, “the third gift is a hard orange bitter liquor brought from paris france. For you once again.” Dona Dona utters, “yes thank you again Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells them, “now then the last gift is this. A box of chocolates from switzerland. Aunt this is of course the best chocolate of the world. For you, and you deserve this for your very good.” He hugs and kisses her. Dona Dona utters, “yes thank you dearly Manuel Efe.”

Juana Calidad tells her, “did you see that Juana Valentina she received four gifts from him.” Juana Manny tells the girls, “that european guy went too far.” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey he’s more annoying than ever today. Well I don’t know, I’m just saying.” Miguel tells her, “you mean we all noticed that.” Mauricio tells them, “and you think that politician’s like too show off.” Juana Manny tells him, “well that is true as well.” Juana Valentina is ordering the waiter around. “Yes over here, and over there by the guys.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “excuse me may I have a word Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells him, “excuse me Judge I don’t want too be rude with you. If you continue with that same topic. That you talked about in Ruben’s office well no thanks.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “no it has nothing too do with that. Its about your living arrangements with Dona. I know that it has been quite difficult, and uncomfortable living there.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes there has been some very difficult moments.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “I’m guessing that you lived perfectly relaxed at the pink house no?” Juana Valentina tells him, “well yes judge we enjoyed living independently. That has no price, I’m just telling you, but we all have to face difficult situations that presented too us. One can’t be sad and regret things. Plus want too go back and forth in changing one’s situation. You just have too acept things, now then if you excuse me.” Judge Geremias Guerra utters, “I’m just saying as always man that woman is a rafaga. She doesn’t let anybody talk.”

Calixto yells out, “hey what happened with the music.” Octavio tells him, “yes of course Don Calixto the music is our gift too you. Now then this song, was made from Alfredo Guterriez well get comfortable. We hope you like this song.” Calixto looks at Dona Dona, “would you permit me to start the first dance.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes only because we are celebrating 32 years Mr. Salguero.” Octavio yells out, “hey play it Lasador now then this is for Dona Dona and Don Calixto.” The two start dancing, then are joined by others. Poncho wants to ask Tere to dance, but Juana Manny grabs his arm. Juana Calidad is going in a circle, trying so hard to dance. While Gualberto dances with Juana Matilde. Judge Geremias Guerra dances with Margarita Cruz. Tere yells out, “hey Juana Valentina why hasn’t Todoelmundo shown up yet?” Manuel Efe shows up, “hey Juana Valentina its now time for us too dance.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes but with Terezalsura my life. We can dance later.” With the car keys, she puts it down. Stares at Ruben dancing with Maria Delia. In her head all she can think of is what Ruben told her.

(Alfredo Gutierrez was born in april 17, 1940. In Palo Quemao Sabanas de Beltran sucre colombia. A colombian accordion player, and won the vallenator legend festival three times. Known as a the king of kings.)

In the bathroom, Poncho tells Gualberto. “Man I am going to give Mauricio my hat. Here we were making fun of Mauricio. For picking the ugly one of the bunch. But instead she turned out quite pretty.” Poncho asks, “hey did you see those pairs of legs that Juana Calidad showed off at the dolorosa. They were quite beautiful.” Gualberto tells him, “man that old man Maudi had this secret very well hidden.” Gualberto tells him, “yes I’m guessing our friend Maudi knew exactly what he was going after.” Poncho tells him, “yes because that nun never shows off even her ankles. Plus she wears that outfit, when she goes swimming. So yes its true.”

Octavio and Mauricio show up next. “Man I knew this jacket looked small on me. Just look at this, hey Maudi. I’m going to ask you something. When you told everyone, that Juana Calidad was your future wife. Were you talking seriously, are you really going to marry Juana Caliad.” Mauricio tells him, “yes and tell me since were among friends. Hey a secret we can keep amongst the two of us. You saw her legs before right? Man she has a great pair of legs.” Mauricio angrily tells him, “hey Octavio don’t you dare ever refer to Juana Calidad in that fashion. Especially with offence words ok.” Ocatvio tells him, “listen its not bad to say she has a great pair of legs. She had been keeping it very hidden absolutely nothing.” Mauricio tells him, “listen Juana Calidad is a decent girl. Not like a certain boxer, that’s showing off her legs and who knows what else. All over Corozal.” Octavio tells him, “hey don’t you dare mess with Juana Manny. She’s decent like your girlfriend, but she’s not a covered girl like yours.” Mauricio tells him, “hey don’t you dare call her covered.” Octavio tells him, “fine then if you want to start fighting here we can.”

Out in the main salon, Ruben yells out. “Everyone quiet please, ladies and gentlemen. My mother would tell me, that when she and my father were younger. At the big parties, that my father played a mean set of bongos. Hey you don’t think that its time to show off your skills. Now then everyone, what do you think?” Calixto yells out, “no son no.” Ruben gets up, and everyone chants. “Play play play.” Calixto tells them, “hey its been years I even forgot if its round or a triangle.” Ruben tells him, “now father its like learning to ride a bike. Or swimming, one never forgets. Then Manuel Efe annoyingly tells him, “hey I want to play as well.” Ruben tells him, “no cousin sorry my father is playing not you.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well I also play the bongos quite well in fact very well.” Calixto tells him, “hey nephew you who were raised in europe. Wouldn’t know how to play a bongo.” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh really I bet I’m better than you are. It will be quite easy for me to win.” Calixto tells him, “well then nephew it would be a pleasure for me to play against you.” Everyone begins to chant, “Calixto Calixto.”

Poncho goes to the bathroom, and gets the guys who are still fighting. Octavio yells out, “she’s covered Juana Calidad is covered.” Mauricio tells him, “yes but she’s still better than Juana Manny.” Octavio yells out, “oh no don’t you dare insult my Juana Manny.” Poncho tells them, “here you are arguing and out there. There’s going to be a great party.” Octavio ask, “who’s going to fight?” Poncho tells him, “hey no duel or fight. Don Calixto and that european guy, they are going to have a match with bongos. Come on lets go.”

(In the end Octavio doesn’t wash his hands.)

In the end Manuel Efe plays as well, and is better than Calixto. Juana Valentina watches, and then takes Manuel Efe’s keys. Todoelmundo finally show up, and greets everyone. “Dona Dona permit me to congratulate you.” Dona Dona tells him, “thank you Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells Juana Manny, “hey I thought that european guy wasn’t here. For his car isn’t outside. Juana Manny ask, “what do you mean Todoelmundo?” Todoelmundo tells her, “his car isn’t outside.” Juana Manny utters, “really now this european man won’t win this contest from my father. So she goes to Manuel Efe. “Hey Manuel Efe your car is missing. Someone took you car.” Manuel Efe screams out, “hey my car my car? Once again they stole my car. Again they took my car, daaa.” Then Juana Manny yells out, “my father won with a knock out. He has won.” Everyone simply cheers, the girls all go to congratulate him. Dona Dona simply nods her head in agreement.

(At the beach, Manuel Efe already showed off this talent. Why the surprise from the gang.)

Juana Valentina heads straight to the pink house. Yolanda tells her, “oh what a pleasant surprise. Are you going to appolgize, for the interruption of last night?” Juana Valentina tells her, “no I came by so you could tell me the truth.” Yolanda ask, “and what truth is that?” Juana Valentina tells her, “well Ruben has assured me that that night. You know that night, he had a meeting with the italian man. That’s doing the movie, and not you. He told me, that everything was just a trap that the italian guy and you plotted. He told me, that all you two did was kiss. I have come by to see if that’s true or not?” Yolanda tells her, “what a trap oh my dear. Oh unbelieveable these men, to make up stories to lie to their women. Let me tell you, you didn’t come here as a worried sister. You came here like a woman in love. You are in love with your brother. In fact he told me himself.” Yolanda is packing and Juana Valentina asks. “Wait one minute, Ruben told you what?” Yolanda tells her, “you know what it really doesn’t matter too me. Plus I could care, if Ruben marries that naive girl. I got from him, what I wanted. Well I don’t want nothing else. I’m returning to sincelejo very relaxed. As you can see, I’m packing up my suitcases. I’m going to sell the pink house, if your interested.” Juana Valentina utters, “well you two well… Did you two have a relationship?” Yolanda tells him, “yes of course for that I what I really came here for. He as well came for that. Let me tell you, if he wants too repeat what occured. He’s going to have to come to sincelejo. Yes I wouldn’t mind repeating it. You know who’s at fault for all of this? You, if you hadn’t come that night. Nobody would have known, what occured between me and Ruben Calixto. In fact you would have continued loving him being so relaxed. Well you know the saying, eyes that don’t see.” Juana Valentina asks, “do you love him?” Yolanda tells her, “no how many times do I have to tell you all no. I don’t want nothing from Ruben Calixto. When I like a man, I look at him and I have him. That’s all, do you think I’m going to make the same mistake as before. Me falling in love again, no because love hurts. You have lived it properly.” Juana Valentina with tears in her eyes leaves the house.

In the mens bathroom, Calixto asks the judge. “What are you talking about?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “listen I have already talked to the bank. My house is no longer mortgaged.” Calixto asks, “and how did you find out that Yolanda Del Cabrales wanted to sell the house?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “the thing is the case is very simple. I will mortgage my house again. Buy the pink house, you tell your daughters then they can once again live there. Then you just pay me the money for the mortaged house.” Calixto tells him, “hey thanks a lot comparde but I don’t want what occured before to happen again.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “but this is distinctly different. You now have no more economic problems. Your going to soon sell the harvest. You’ll just pay the mortgage and you will get the same price that it was sold under.” Calixto tells him, “so she sold it with the same price.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “yes it was quite favorable for you. Don’t lose this grand opportunity.” Calixto tells him, “listen if we do this your going to benefit from this.” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “what do you mean what benefit?” Calixto tells him, “listen comparde I’ll pay the benefits and the interests. If thats good then its fine with me. If not just tell Yolanda Del Cabrales no.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “alright then but just listen to this. Its quite strange, that woman comes all the way to corozal. Chasing after my son, persuing him. She even bought the house, but in the end she didn’t win the battle. She sells the house, at the same price she bought it. Then she up and disappears. A woman like that doesn’t give up that easily. Isn’t that weird?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well it seems she got what she wanted from your son. He pleasured her.” Calixto utters, “my Ruben?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “don’t ask me how I found out. It seems he took out his nails, but I don’t understand. Why he didn’t do it from the very beginning. For that Yolanda Del Cabrales, is a fine looking woman.” Calixto tells him, “too me it just seems pretty weird.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “listen a man is a man Calixto. You know better than anybody.”

Juana Valentina has returned to the club. She’s in the bathroom washing her face. She sees Ruben standing there, she turns he’s not there. Once again she sees him, angrily she smashes the mirror.

Outside everyone is being given their meals. Juana Calidad checks her father, then goes to get more food. The guys are by the door, Poncho tells them. “I just hope that his car gets robbed forever.” Manuel Efe out of breath asks, “hey any of you seen my european car? I left him parked out front, he’s just no where too be seen.” Mauricio tells him, “enough already I’ll take you home in my truck.” Manuel Efe tells him, “no I don’t care about your truck. I want my european car back daaa.” Octavio utters, “man this guy really is annoying with the story of his car.” Juana Manny tells him, “yes and he’s simply unsupportable right now.” Manuel Efe head to the groups table, “you guys haven’t see my european car?” Todoelmundo tells him, “listen I’ll take you home.” Manuel Efe annoyed tells him, “hey I’m not asking about your motor-bike that you can put under this table. I want back my european car back.” Juana Bautista begins looking around. Gualberto ask, “you seem worried Juana Bautista.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I’m worried for I haven’t seen Juana Valentina anywhere.” Gualberto tells her, “yes Juana Valentina I saw her arriving back. Inside she headed towards the bathroom.” Juana Bautista tells him, “thank you.” Gualberto tells her, “hey maybe later we can…”

Calixto interrupts the band once more. “If you permit me, I want too do a speech.” Manuel Efe interupts, “uncle sorry have you seen my european car?” Calixto tells him, “I saw it a few days ago.” Manuel Efe tells him, “no I brought it here I parked it up front. I brought the keys in here, for there’s no valet parking.” Calixto tells him, “valet parking that only happens in the schools. The parking is over there.” People simply laugh, Manuel Efe annoyed simply utters. “Daaa.” He takes off once more. Calixto tells them, “now then I want to make a toast to Dona. A woman who has been with me for 32 years of my life. She has been more than a cane, helping me on our long road. All of this time, ever since we got married. I said those great words at that altar, yes thanks too her my entire existance changed. I want everyone to hear, what I’m going to tell Dona. You my children, friends, my relations. Well I would repeat those two words, yes for the rest of my life. To assure that my Dona stays by my side forever. Because with those words, I can get up every single day. Thanking god, that he gives me life. To spend one more day with her as my companion. A toast for Dona for these 32 years together.” Everyone raises their glass, “a toast for Dona Dona.”

Poncho tells him, “hey Manuel Efe look on the floor or in the bathroom. Manuel Efe annoyed tells him, “don’t you dare mess with me.”

Juana Bautista finds Juana Valentina, alone in the bathroom with the lights turned off. Juana Bautista asks, “girl where have you been?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I went to give Ruben Salguero his last opportunity. Don’t you worry, this is going to be my last goodbye. Juana Bautista sees the mirror and asks, “did you do that?” Juana Valentina gets up, “the party is over for me. Here give these back to Manuel Efe.” Juana Bautista asks, “so you went to see her. That woman.” Juana Valentina tells her, “it was the last opportunity my last hope.” Juana Bautista tells her, “tell Todoelmundo too take you home. Once she’s gone she utters. Seven years of bad luck but for who?”

Over at the salon, Juana Matilde sings. Manuel Efe is pretty depressed. Ruben talks with Poncho. Juana Valentina looks for Todoelmundo, whispers to him and both leave the club. Juana Ruben watches, but doesn’t interrupt. Juana Bautista goes too Dona, to offer her services. Dona nods no and looks back at the singers. Calixto tries to convince her, but in the end Juana Bautista takes off. Then Gualberto tries to get her too dance. But she heads to Manuel Efe, giving his keys back too him. Then she heads to Orlando, while Manuel Efe gets up and goes to see his car. Ruben leaves the club.

Once the song is done, everyone cheers and congratulates the band. Dona Dona asks Calixto, “now then Mr. Salguero I am ready to leave now.” Calixto ask, “what are you calling me now?” Dona Dona tells him, “I’m calling you Mr. Salguero. Isn’t that your last name?” Calixto tells her, “yes but you called me Calixto.” Dona Dona tells him, “but that’s your name.” Calixto tells her, “now Judge Geremias Guerra and Margarita Cruz will be taking us home.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “yes in fact that I what I was saying to Margarita just a few minutes ago.”

Maria Delia goes in seach of Ruben. “Excuse me, but have you seen my Rubensito?” Juana Manny sarcastically tells her, “what you should do is tie him up so you won’t lose him.”

EPISODE 84

Todoelmundo gives Juana Valentina a glass of water. “Your not looking good Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well I don’t know I guess I’m getting a headache.” Todoelmundo ask, “would you care for a pill or something?” Juana Valentina tells him, “you know no thank you. Now you go back to the party, remember you have to bring home Tere. Hey Todoelmundo did you talk to Ruben, about what occured that night? Or too anybody?” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes I just told Terezalsura listen nobody else is going to know. Well not by my mouth anyways.” Juana Valentina tells him, “we have too make sure Maria Delia never finds out. Do you understand?” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes I fully understand. Ok see you later.” Juana Valentina utters, “thank you.”

Ruben sees Juana Valentina, He coughs, “it seems my mother still hurting over for what father did too her. Its quite evident, just like its evident that she still loves him. Well you know why? Love is more stronger than anything. I don’t know how to explain too you the reasons. At these reasons, if you loved me you would believe in me.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes if I did love you. Between the two of us, there’s no love Ruben.” Ruben tells her, “Juana Valentina I do love you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh yeah dear lord if that is the way you love. It doesn’t interest me, you know something I don’t care do you hear me. Look I don’t want you, to ever look in my eyes. I don’t want you, to tell me sweet things in my ears. I don’t want you, to touch me. I don’t want you, to talk to me or want nothing from you. If it were up too me, I would never know nothing about you. Just too let you know.” Ruben tells her, “why don’t you talk to me with your heart. Like you used too. Not with this rage, that blinds you and fills you with venom.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen to me my heart isn’t yours anymore.” Ruben tells her, “Juana Valentina please.” Juana Valentina tells him, “you know what I want you too do. Get married, get the hell out of corozal. Get out like right now, I hope that you were already married. Before I met you.” Ruben tells her, “yes I’m going to marry Maria Delia. Because I can’t marry you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Ruben that’s quite enough. Enough with the fakeness, no more. The skirts attracts you, like any man. Your love for me, ended when you were able to get… You know what were not talking anymore.” Ruben grabs her and tells her, “no were going to continue talking. Put attention, between me and Yolanda Del Cabrales nothing happened. She planned everything, what you saw is what she planned on you seeing. She wanted you too believe that.” Juana Valentina tells him, “she didn’t know I was going to go over there. I don’t want to know nothing about you. Nothing, I don’t want too hear you. I don’t even want you to hear voice. Understand between you and I, a river was formed. Its impossible to swim across, impossible I’m asking you one thing. Leave me in peace, leave me in peace. You have already damaged me so very much.” Ruben tells her, “I thought you loved me more to believe such lies. From what I’m seeing, I was mistaken.” Juana Valentina heads back inside.

Inside people have started saying goodbye. The mayor tells them, “well then congratulations once more.” The priest takes a flower arrangement, he’s next to say his farewells. Dona Dona tells him, “thank you father for coming.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “oh yes what a beautiful party. We will wait for you outside, to take you two home.” Both of them utter, “thank you very much.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “Dona would you permit me a word?” Dona Dona tells him, “fine Margarita.”

They head back to the salon. “Now then I talked too my daughter like you asked. That’s why I need to talk too you.” Dona Dona tells her, “now when you wait up early tomorrow come over. Lets talk in the sewing room, for nobody is going to bother us in there.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “yes Dona.” Then Dona heads back over towards Calixto.

Octavio and Juana Manny go towards them. “Dona Dona I really hope that you like our gift. Just like you as well Don Calixto.” Juana Manny tells her, “well then I will owe you that hair style.” Dona Dona tells her, “you can forget that gift.” Then both utter, “excuse me.” Juana Manny kisses her father and leaves. Juana Matilde and Miguel are next, “well then this party turned out marvelous. Juana Matilde closed this party like a golden broach.” Calixto tells him, “she was marvelous.” Juana Matilde asks, “senora Dona did you like it?” Dona Dona tells her, “well the only music that I think is interesting is the bolero.” Juana Matilde utters, “excuse me lets go. Oh father see you at home.” Miguel utters, “goodbye Don Calixto.” Calixto tells him, “well then greetings too your family.” Juana Calidad and Mauricio are next. “Let me just say, because of my father’s political meeting. He missed one of the best celebrations, that I’ve ever been in. Thank you so very much Don Calixto.” Calixto tells him, “yes say hello too Carmichael.” Mauricio tells him, “yes of course.” Juana Calidad tells her, “I couldn’t read the poem so maybe I’ll read it too you at another time Dona Dona. Ave Maria Purisima, your suppose to answer sin pecado concebido.” Dona Dona doesn’t say anything, but simply stares at her. Juana Calidad kisses her father and leaves. Juana Bautista is next, “senora Dona tomorrow morning we will pick up everything. Orlando had to leave, I would have liked it if you would have met him. Well your gift, I still owe you.” Dona Dona tells her, “you can keep that gift for I don’t believe in witchcraft.” Juana Bautista tells her, “neither do I. Seven years of bad luck has begun, I haven’t been able to find out who will receive it. See you later father.” Calixto tells her, “yes see you later dear. Oh Dona the girls were the one’s that organized everything.” Dona Dona coldly tells him, “nobody ordered them too do so Mr. Salguero.”

Manuel Efe and Maria Delia show up next. “Uncle aunt were leaving.” Maria Delia tells her, “its just a shame that my mother couldn’t attend such a beautiful event. Well you understand she’s still in mourning. She would have had that, as a nice distraction.” Manuel Efe stares at her breasts then tells them. “Yes that is so very true. Now then since the Judge, will be taking you home. I’ll take Maria Delia home then.” Calixto asks, “why wait a minute why doesn’t Ruben take her home.” Manuel Efe tells them, “because Ruben isn’t here. He hasn’t been seen in hours, plus he has no car.” Maria Delia tells them, “he’s been missing for hours I couldn’t find him anywhere.” Manuel Efe tells them, “well then calm down lets go then excuse us.” Maria Delia utters, “bye.” Dona Dona utters, “now where is the oldest sister and Ruben Calixto?” Calixto tells her, “well he should be here.”

Ruben has gone home, Dona Dona arrives homes and opens the door in the rush. Ruben asks, “oh mother what’s wrong?” Dona Dona tells him, “nothing son I just thought to say thank you for fixing the party.” Ruben tells her, “well truly the idea’s was father. The girls did the rest.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes that is what I was already told. Get some rest son.” Ruben utters, “yes get some rest mother.” Relieved she closes the doors.

The next morning the girls are having breakfast. “Last night I wanted to rip two heads. That senora and Manuel Efe.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh man that Manuel Efe was so bloody annoying last night. But her, look at this. Yes nephew the only music I like is the bolero.” The girls laugh then Juana Bautista get serious. “Now then girls, you know you must understand her. But yes that Manuel Efe was quite annoying last night. He bore the people last night.” Juana Calidad tells them, “I don’t understand why you all don’t like Manuel Efe. He’s a good person, plus he’s very generous. Last night he gave Dona Dona four gifts. That’s four gifts.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey don’t you become a defender to Manuel Efe.” Tere tells them, “well he asked me too dance. He kept on asking me, oh I really do like Juana Valentina. Do you think I’m going to be able to marry her? Juana Valentina here, Juana Valentina over there. I got so annoyed, I left him there dancing all by himself. Oh man he’s such a purse.” Juana Matilde tells them, “doesn’t he get it that Juana Valentina doesn’t pay him the least bit of attention?” Juana Manny tells her, “none what so ever. Plus out of the five of us, she doesn’t have a boyfriend.” They utter, “that’s true.” Juana Bautista tells them, “well she hasn’t found the man that makes her move. Oh she will find him thought.” Juana Matilde tells her, “see that.” Juana Manny tells her, “just as long that it isn’t Manuel Efe.” Juana Calidad tells them, “now then changing the subject. Regarding the poem, I owe Dona Dona. When do you think its the proper time to give it too her? Or should I give her, the earrings I have hidden?” Juana Matilde tells her, “nun stop insisting forget about it woman. She rejected all of our gifts. She could hardly care who gives her what.”

The next morning Dona Dona is crying, as she touches every gift she received. Especially the gift from Don Calixto. Someone’s at the door, “yes?” Ophelia tells her, “Dona but Margarita Cruz has arrived.” Dona Dona tells her, “now where are those girls at?” Ophelia tells her, “they are in the diningroom.” Dona Dona tells her, “now then tell senora Margarita Cruz to wait for me in the sewing room. I’ll just get dressed, I’m on my way.” Ophelia utters, “yes girl.” Dona Dona then utters, “your a miserable man Mr. Salguero.”

In the diningroom, Ruben has joined them. Juana Calidad asks, “what is the best form for the italian man to send us money?” Ruben tells her, “he can transfer the money into mine. Listen when the money arrives, you tell me and I’ll write my number down.” Juana Calidad ask, “does that take more than a day?” Ruben tells her, “about three days.” Juana Calidad tells them, “well then we can’t buy the material for Juana Matilde’s dress yet. Well until Ruben says so.” Juana Valentina shows up, “now the materials for the five dresses.” Ruben gets up and moves away. He goes over and hugs Juana Matilde. Juana Bautista ask, “what five dresses.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then the star of course will be Juana Matilde. She needs a good chorus to join her.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes all the concerts that I’ve seen they always have a good chorus.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes the italian said. The chorus has too be good, plus very beautiful.” Juana Manny asks, “and who will those beautiful girls be then?” Juana Valentina tells them, “us.” Juana Calidad is shocked, she utters. “Us?” Juana Matilde doesn’t like it very much. Juana Valentina tells them, “yes us.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh saint of the sky.” Juana Valentina tells them, “that italian saw us all together at the dolorosa. He is the one that made the suggestions. He was was the one that choose us.”

Juana Matilde tells them, “oh Juana Matilde and the four juanas. That sounds better.” Juana Calidad tells her, “no just the three of you for don’t count me in. Look Juana Valentina, Ruben said the italian man can send us the money. Through his account.” Juana Valentina looks at Juana Manny instead. “Now then over at the dolorosa, the italian’s phone number is there to panama. Contact him, and give him all the information do you hear me?” Ruben utters, “thanks for nothing.” Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe has arrived.” Everyone utters, “oh no.” Manuel Efe asks, “now where is the sweetness of this house?” Juana Manny tells her, “older sister I guess he’s looking for you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh great timing I have to head to sincelejo. To figure out the numbers for the sound system. Do you hear me, now then Juana Bautista your coming with me girl.” Juana Bautista tells them, “like the boss orders. Well then excuse me.” Juana Matilde tells them, “see that Juana Valentina doesn’t stop ordering everyone around.” Ruben tells them, “now then the lady that owns the material shop. Is a friend of ours, I’m sure that she can give us the materials. Then we can pay her back later, when the italian sends the money. I’ll join you.” Juana Calidad tells him, “alright thank you.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey Ruben make sure the nun doesn’t pick out the materials. We would end up getting, five brown nun outfits.” Juana Calidad tells her, “only four Juana Matilde. Your only going too get four.”

Dona Dona sees Margarita Cruz. “Goodmorning Margarita.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “good morning Dona oh let me tell you lasts night’s party was a very beautiful. Oh that Calixto was so very loving towards you.” Dona Dona tells her, “listen Mr. Salguero is not the topic I wish too discuss with you.” Margarita Cruz asks, “so you will never forgive me?” Dona Dona tells her, “accept yes for I have no choice. To forgive never, well then did you talk to your daughter?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “yes I talked too her just like you asked me too.” Dona Dona ask, “and what did you find out?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “your not going to like it very well.” Dona Dona asks, “so do you think I should sit down for this news? She sits, well then let it go.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “everything began when the plague hit. Your husband was ruined.” Dona Dona ask, “and what did get started?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “from that moment those five girls. The one’s you despise, have helped sustain this house.” Dona Dona closes her eyes, and utters. “Well then continue.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “Ruben Calixto and the juanas. Made a pact between them, from the very beginning. They would take charge of the crops. The juanas would maintain both house. On a daily basis, this house and the pink house. While they were living there.”

Dona Dona asks, “did Mr. Salguero had the nerve to accept?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “they were the one’s that force it that way. They told him, that they were all in the same boat. Everyone had to learn how to row.” Dona Dona asks, “and how did they fulfill their part?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well do you recall the lottery that was done at the dolorosa.” Dona Dona utters, “oh yes I vaguely remember.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well they invented it. If it weren’t for somebody, that ruined that business. That made people think they were theives. They wouldn’t have had no troubles. Then it was the fair.” Dona Dona ask, “what happened with that fair?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well without Ruben and Calixto knowing. Juana Bautista was the famous Artemis. The famous fortune teller, the boys and todoelmundo. Were the ones, that found out every detail from the entire town. From the people, that came to ask for their fortune. There was no problems, and she became quite famous. They received and made a lot of money. Well then the mayor changed his mind, for some unknown reason. He cancelled their permit, and the fair went away. Yes most of the money, that they made with the lottery and the fair. Have been used to maintain both houses. Plus gave you every one of your cravings.” Dona Dona once again closes her eyes.

Juana Valentina comes back to the diningroom. “Now then are we ready to leave now?” Manuel Efe tells her, “no you don’t even have to ask. An order from you, is a desire that I will fulfill. Now then what may I do for you. Just tell me, I’ll do it. Juana Valentina touches her face, for he just spit on her. What will make me happy, just tell me.” Juana Valentina tells him, “no nothing at all. I want you just to drive us to sincelejo that’s all. See you later girls.” Manuel Efe tells Juana Bautisa. “That sister of yours, does what ever she wants with me.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well you just love it.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes indeed in fact I have the lot of you in high esteem. But Juana Valentina, there’s a love that’s compares to nothing.” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen don’t tell me just tell her. I have nothing more to say about this. See you later girls.” Manuel Efe utters, “I’m taking a piece of bread. Thank you excuse me.” Juana Matilde utters, “help him so he can leave faster.”

Manuel Efe takes off, and Juana Calidad utters. “Oh poor Manuel Efe, to have an impossible dream is so very sad.” Juana Manny utters, “oh yes poor thing. We’re going to have too do something for him shouldn’t we.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes so he’s not so annoying.” Juana Manny utters, “yes for a time being.” Ruben shows up, “now then Juana Calidad lets go to the material show. Now Juana Manny, here’s the number of my account. Give that to the italian guy.” Juana Manny asks, “hey Ruben I want to ask you a question. Do you really think that Manuel Efe, is really in love with Juana Valentina?” Juana Matilde utters, “oh yes.” Ruben tells them, “the one and truly love of my cousin is himself.” Juana Matilde tells him, “but Ruben he doesn’t stop insisting on Juana Valentina.” Ruben tells them, “well I feel sorry for Juana Valentina. Juana Calidad lets go, I have to go to the office.” Once they take off, Juana Manny utters. “Yes we must do something for Manuel Efe.” Juana Matilde repeats, “yes so he’s not that annoying.”

Dona Dona is still with Margarita Cruz, and she asks. “That fight that ended up becoming a scandal. That showed up in every one of the newspapers?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “oh yes the one that damaged my daughters face. Well thank god, its nothing but a memory.” Dona Dona asks, “I guess its not easy to have a boxer for a daughter.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “you mean ex-boxer well I think that since that fight with Robusta Coronado. Well she has stopped boxing for good. She has stopped talking about her dreams, about turning into a world championship. Its simply none of that.” Dona Dona ask, “now regarding that did they make money there?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well no for yes there were costs with buying her clothes and such. You know the clothes, my daughter wore for the fight.” Dona Dona asks, “what are they thinking of doing now?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “there getting a concert together for Juana Matilde. Juana Manny told me, they are just starting in this. But they think, they are going to make a lot of money with this. Oh I forgot one more thing, they also made money competing in a dance contest. In the end Terezalsura won, but she shared the prize money with everyone. Now then I’m wondering, what do you think about the issue now?” Dona Dona tells her, “they are still ilitigtimates girls.” Margarita Cruz sadly shakes her head.

Over at the dolorosa, Juana Matilde sees Miguel. “Listen you know Juana Valentina. Will do everything it takes to make this concert happen.” Juana Matilde tells him, “she so dedicated that she won’t let anybody get a word in edgewise. This just bites, well it just doesn’t matter. You know what in talking, I complete forget to call the group los sonsoneros de la sierra. They can talk to Juana Valentina, to arrange everything.” Miguel tells her, “well then lets talk to them right now then.” Juana Matilde tells him, “no Miguel lets sit and talk some more. I need to tell you one more thing. Oh this blasted head of my, this bites no fregue. Now I remember, I must discuss Manuel Efe.” Miguel asks, “now what is up with annoying european guy?”

Juana Manny walks with Octavio, “I have every detail that I need. I’m going to ask for a loan, so I can have my own carpenter shop. Its the idea from the industrial of todays youth, or something to that effect.” Juana Manny asks, “why do you want to open a carpenter shop?” Octavio tells her, “so I can ask you to marry me my firecracker.” Juana Manny tells him, “oh how beautiful of you. Hey before that wedding, we should talk about us. That’s why I want to talk about Manuel Efe.” Octavio tells him, “that european guy has gotten worse. Last night I could have strangeled him. Did you see the spectacular event, when he was giving out the gifts. The high foluting way he was talking. Plus showing off too everyone, that he was better at playing bangos. Better than your father.” Juana Manny tells him, “he’s become like that american guy that was following Maria Delia around. He’s like that with Juana Valentina. That is what I wanted to talk too you about. Man he just doesn’t want to let her go. Hi guys.” They end up arriving at the dolorosa. Todoelmundo arrives as well. He sees the girls, “hey at last I found you. Don Calixto has too talk too you urgently. Where are the rest?”

Ruben and Juana Calidad are together at the fabric store. “I just hope that they like this.” Ruben tells her, “yes I know they will love it. I’ll go get you a taxi, while you head home. I’ll head to the office.” Juana Calidad tells him, “ok ave purisima. Hey Ruben what’s going on with you and Juana Valentina.” Ruben asks, “what do you mean?” Juana Calidad tells him, “but you two don’t treat each other the same way. You two hardly talk, and she doesn’t even like looking at you anymore. Did you two get into a fight over something?” Ruben tells her, “well lately she has become quite a bossy girl.” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes that is so true. Well is that the real reason you two fought?” Ruben tells her, “hey your transportation problem has been fixed. There is Todoelmundo, hey there todoelmundo.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh bless the heavens and the sky.” Todoelmundo tells them, “get in Don Calixto wants too talk to everyone of you.” Ruben asks, “what happened?” Todoelmundo tells him, “your father has been looking all over for you.” Juana Matilde tells him, “he just wants to talk too all of us.” Ruben utters, “alright then lets go then.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes batteries.”

Juana Valentina arrives back at the house and tells Manuel Efe. “These things we still don’t have planned.” Calixto greets her, “hello Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina utters, “oh hello judge.” Calixto tells them, “good that you all arrived. Well Judge Geremias Guerra has something too comunicate too all of us.” Juana Valentina ask, “and what is it?” Calixto tells her, “listen we will wait till you sisters arrive. I’ll try to locate Ruben again.” Manuel Efe asks, “uncle when you say everyone does that include me as well?” Calixto tells him, “no nephew well the thing is this is just business with my children.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well maybe soon you can count me as one of them. So Juana Vally may I visit you later this evening?” Juana Valentina tells him, “Manuel Efe haven’t we been together all day today. Isn’t that enough? Its best we see one another at another moment thank you. Now then were going to be right back.” Juana Bautista utters, “yes excuse us.”

Juana Valentina fearful ask, “I wonder what does Judge Geremias Guerra want too tell us all. What do you think it is?” Juana Bautista tells her, “maybe he wants to ask you for your hand in marriage?” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Bautista don’t say stupid things this is serious.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I already told you that he’s in love with you.” Juana Valentina tells her, “that’s impossible that he would ask me for my hand.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well maybe she just wants to declare his love publicly. So everyone can know how serious this is. Hey so what are you going to do with Manuel Efe?” Juana Valentina tells her, “well I’m just hoping that he gets bored and leaves me alone. For I am leaving Corozal.” Juana Bautisa ask, “are you thinking about leaving?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I just can’t stay here. Oh no with that punch that I got. There’s now no way to cure myself, I’m going to stick around here. Once the concert of Juana Matilde is over, I’m planning on leaving here.” Juana Bautista tells her, “your going to leave a lot of broken hearts here. Of the judge and Manuel Efe.” Juana Valentina utters, “oh no.”

The guys are still at the dolorosa. Mauricio is with them, “no listen I’ve known Manuel Efe ever since we were kids. He’s always felt a bit more superior than all of us. Well now its more worse than anything.” Octavio tells him, “what this joke is is bringing him back too earth. Take him out of the clouds that he’s living in. Put him on earth, that is everything.” Mauricio laughs then asks, “now who’s idea was this?” Miguel tells him, “yes its Juana Matilde and Juana Manny.” Mauricio asks, “what does Juana Calidad about all of this?” Octavio tells him, “well I don’t know if the nun knows but I’m guessing yes.” Miguel tells him, “oh yes.” Mauricio tells them, “now if Juana Calidad agrees so do I guys. I’ll lend out my house with pleasure. Oh yes I fully agree, for that Manuel Efe has become more than annoying. Yes or no?” They all click glasses, “yes very annoying.”

Over at the salguero house, Juana Calidad tells Juana Manny. “No that is just cruel.” Juana Manny tells her, “no that’s not cruel.” Juana Calidad tells her, “then its a sin.” Juana Manny tells her, “well then really look at al the sins and arguments. How about the top 7 sins, to show off is a sin.” Juana Calidad asks, “what does Juana Valentina have to say about this?” Juana Manny tells her, “she’s the only one that can’t find out about this. Neither can Manuel Efe. So what do you say?” Juana Calidad tells her, “I don’t know just thinking about that it just makes me nervous.” Juana Valentina yells out, “Juana Calidad Juana Manny we are waiting for you.” Juana Manny tells her, “listen all you have too do is keep quiet. Listen Manuel Efe has to stop being so annoying. Things will go smoothly please say yes.”

Ruben asks, “now father what is this all about?” Calixto tells him, “we just have to wait till Juana Manny and Juana Calidad show up.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “now Ruben there not bad new but good ones.” Calixto tells them, “oh yes here they are now.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh saint antonia maria clarice.” Everyone utters, something else and then they shut up. Calixto tells them, “now then Judge Geremias Guerra on his own accord. With this decision, has united to our cause. He has decided on a decision. Well then he can explain things too all of you.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “well here Calixto is making things sound more important than it is. Its quite simply, I want all of you to live comfortably.” Juana Valentina annoyed ask, “hey just tell us what you want to tell us already. We are all a bit intrigued.” Ruben angrily tells her, “my godfather can express himself any which way he wants.” Dona Dona is ready to leave the house, and gets stopped. “Now then Dona, permit me I want you too hear what comparde Geremias is going too tell us.”

Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “please sit down Dona.” Dona Dona utters, “yes alright.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “to not make any twists and turns. I am going to buy back the pink house. So all of you juanas, can move back there.” The girls are overjoyed, Juana Matilde utters. “Your doing that for us?” Juana Valentina ask, “but judge I thought the pink house was already being used.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “the actual owner is leaving corozal. All of you can move back there.” Juana Matilde utters, “oh your simply divine.” Dona Dona utters, “well its about time that senora left town.” Juana Manny tells him, “oh judge thats great news. Now things are going to return like before.” Juana Bautista tells her, “no everyone will be comfortable.” Juana Calidad tells her, “Mr. Judge that’s great news concerning the house. At last I can sleep alone again. Instead of sharing the room, with this messy girl.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well at least I don’t have to hear your annoying prayers each night you nun.” Juana Bautisa tells them, “that’s enough.” Juana Matilde utters, “hey it annoys me that your calling me messy. Well I’m not.” Dona Dona tells them, “once again I’ll be in my own house once more. Doing what ever I want again. The fastest move possible is better.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen as soon as we can we will leave here.” Juana Bautista tells them, “excuse me but that’s Orlando bringing me something.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “now I have to finish some paperwork. But once that’s done, then I’ll advise you all.”

Instead of Orlando, its Yolada Del Cabrales. “Well hello everyone. Hello Judge Guerra.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “hello senora.” Yolanda tells them, “well I couldn’t leave and not say goodbye the loveable Salgueo family. I’m returning to sincelejo.” Ruben stares at Juana Valentina. Juana Valentina angrily stares at Yolanda. Calixto tells her, “yes we already know that your leaving senora.” Juana Matilde utters, “thank god.” Yolanda tells him, “oh news travel so fast here. She stares and smiles at Juana Valentina. I didn’t want to leave, until I said goodbye to all of you. Especially you Ruben Calixto. I have of you an excellent memory. The best of the best, the best night of my life.” Dona Dona asks, “what exactly are you saying?” Yolanda tells them, “oh it was just a moment not the entire night. Well we were interrupted. Let me tell you, your son is a real man. It was like riding a horse.” Dona Dona yells out, “Ruben Calixto.” Ruben tells her, “mother its all a lie. How can all of you believe, what this crazy old lady is saying.” Yolanda asks, “wait are you denying it. Hey fatty don’t tell me, that you didn’t enjoy yourself like I did.”

Dona Dona utters, “Ruben please.” Ruben tells her, “mother what she’s saying isn’t true.” Yolanda tells him, “well I’m saying yes. Yes its true, and that’s why I’m leaving. Hey why am I going to stick around here. I already got what I wanted. Let me tell you, you are better than I ever imaged. Well I didn’t want to leave, till I said goodbye. I can’t say it was a pleasure meeting all of you but. Yes it was quite entertaining. Kisses and excuse me.” Once she’s gone Dona Dona yells out, “how could you have done this Ruben Calixto. Your going to get married soon.” Ruben asks, “your believing her more than me?” Dona Dona tells him, “a woman doesn’t lie over things like that.” Ruben angrily yells out, “that woman is lying.” Calixto tells them, “enough first we should all relax.” Dona Dona tells him, “listen your son inherited his weak flesh for meat like you do Mr. Salguero. Oh this is a horror. Now what occured here, will not leave these four walls. Nobody is going to comment with anybody.” Ruben tells them, “that woman got what she wanted. To convince all of you of a truth, but she invented it.” Dona Dona tells him, “how could you Ruben Calixto. Your going to get married soon.” Ruben tells them, “if you all believe in a woman that you all just met. Then there’s nothing for me, too say anymore.” Ruben takes off, Calixto utters. “Ruben.”

Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “I don’t want too appologize for my godson. In what he did, but in part. He was under a very strong persistant woman. None of us, have ever experience what he went through. That’s why were judging him so very harshly.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh yes every man covers himself with that same blacket. Don’t be shameless judge.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes that’s true.” Calixto utters, “not me again.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “its not nerve Dona let me all tell you something. Let me tell you, that woman was capable of doing anything to get Ruben. I wanted to buy the pink house, for some time now. I let her know it, but she told me. She would sell it back too me. For the same price, that she bought it. Only when one condition, that Ruben spend one night alone with her.” Juana Calidad tells them, “that woman is a sinner.” Dona Dona utters, “continue judge.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well that is why I couldn’t buy the house at that particular moment. Days passed, then one day she came too visit me. That she was now ready to sell me back the house. She got what she wanted from my godson.” Dona Dona utters, “his flesh was weak. Another one with that weakness.” Calixto tells him, “listen that woman won what she wanted with Ruben. My guess she must have fixed her reigns quite hard. Well apparently that is what she got.” Dona Dona utters, “don’t justify your son Mr. Salguero. Maria Delia can’t know nothing about this. I repeat, this doesn’t leave these four walls of this house. May I count on all of you?” Juana Bautista tells her, “senora you don’t have to worry about us.” Dona Dona tells her, “well I want to hear it from each of you.” Juana Matilde utters, “I won’t go around spreading that gossip around town.” Juana Calidad tells her, “from my part Dona Dona everything has been forgotten.” Juana Manny tells her, “I won’t say nothing about nothing to anybody. In fact it would bring me pitty.” Juana Bautista tells her, “from us nobody will find this out Dona Dona.” Juana Valentina tells her, “you can count on my silence.” Dona Dona tells them, “well then thank you.”

That night, Juana Valentina ask. “What more can happened what else? When I think I’m at the top of my desperation. Another one shows up, its always something something. When will the wound close already Juana Bautisa. Oh man all the time salt is being put upon in. I thought I would never, have to see that woman again in my life.” Juana Bautista tells her, “you have to go through every stage Juana Valentina. There’s nothing that will take this away. You must go through it. Your going to suffer, your going feel less this pain in time. You’ll see girl, before you know it this wound will close. Then what’s left is a scar. Now how big it is, will depend on you.” Juana Valentina tells her, “why did it have to end in the hands of that senora. How disgusting man, I will never forgive Ruben for this. I just can’t, I won’t.” Juana Bautista tells her, “he had a terrible time that poor boy. Something he thought would never been found out. Well it was brought out into the open. It was done so vulgar Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells her, “why did my mother keep her mouth shut in order to stay in peace. Why did she have too tell me, that my father wasn’t my father. She should have just shut her mouth and that would have been it. Listen I’m going to keep, as busy as I can. In what ever, I’ll work on Juana Matilde’s concert. Our move back to the pink house. What ever things that pop up, so I can stop thinking.” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes that is how one talks older sister.”

Juana Calidad is getting her nails filed. “That senora is going straight to the inferno. Dear lord, I don’t know why there’s so many sinful people in this life.” Juana Manny asks, “I ask myself what did Ruben see in that woman. I would have hit that Yolanda, so she could behave herself.” Juana Matilde tells them, “well the only thing that I saw. I don’t know, I’m just saying is that Dona was going to have a heart attack. Or something serious, because she had the face as if she was going to faint.” Juana Manny tells her, “well of course girl first her husband. Does what he did, now its the son that loose foot oh no.” Juana Calidad tells them, “well hope god forgive the weak sinful flesh that goes towards sin.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen girl if god picked up ever sinner. That is in this world, eternity wouldn’t be enough to pick everyone.”

Dona Dona is getting ready for bed. “Its was more than embarssing. That woman is a loose woman. Ruben Calixto is very unconsiderate.” Calixto tells her, “Dona think about something else. Listen it would have been better if nothing like that occured. Well now that it has happened, we must support Ruben Calixto.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh yes now your going to tell me that men are men. All this time educating him right, so he can do just this.” Calixto tells her, “but nobody did anything too you woman. We shouldn’t think about it any further, nor put any more attention towards it. We shouldn’t think it was a transcendental incident.” Dona Dona tells him, “well I can’t treat this vulgarity incident. As if it were nothing, Mr. Salguero.” Calixto asks, “what now do we judge Ruben Calixto as if he committed a crime?” Dona Dona tells him, “in this case yes what if this incident. Ruins the wedding of Maria Delia and Ruben Calixto. I’m going to hold you completely responsible.” Calixto ask, “hey why me?” Dona Dona tells him, “because you set a bad example.” Then she closes her curtains.

Juana Valentina that night, has a sleepless night. For she tosses and turns, then she gets up crying. “I loathe him I loathe him.” Tere hears her crying and crying, but she decides not to intervene.”

The next morning, the gang show up at the hotel. Juana Manny heads back from the reception and tells them. “Now then everyone he’s still here at the hotel. So that means he has to come this way.” Miguel tells them, “knowing that european guy he’s liable to keep us waiting for him all day. While he makes himself look so very pretty.” Juana Calidad tells them, “I have my doubts and think what were doing is a great sin.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey that’s enough Juana Calidad.” Mauricio tells them, “now I’m only lending you lot the house. Well out of friendship, I also have great doubts like Juana Calidad.” Juana Manny tells him, “see he’s exactly like her now.” Octavio tells him, “hey what a great friend you are you politician. Next thing we know your going to shake our hands.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yeah that’s right.” Miguel tells them, “hey there is the european man.” Juana Matilde utters, “hey there Manuel Efe how’s it going.” Everyone utters, “yes hello Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe asks, “and what are all of you doing here? I know you don’t have too tell me. Oh no you came by to visit, an important friend of Mauricio’s father? Octavio tells him, “oh yes important people say like yourself. We are getting together, for another great trip to go too Mauricio’s place at the beach. Remember the same one in cuena.”

Manuel Efe tells them, “yes the one by the sea. Yes the water it was quite polluted instead of white.” Mauricio tells him, “it might not be like those european places. Well my father and I, enjoy inviting people so they can enjoy themselves.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well were all going and want too invite you as well.” Juana Manny tells him, “well we haven’t said anything but were sure. If we mention this too Juana Valentina, that your going. She will go as well.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes were really sure.” Manuel Efe asks, “are you sure Juana Valentina be going as well?” Juana Manny tells him, “I’m sure if she finds out your going. She will go as well.” Manuel Efe asks, “and what so what?” Juana Matilde tells him, “Juana Valentina is enchanted by you Manuel Efe. I’m sincerely telling you, that Juana Matilde the most flighty of the bunch. That I also have taken notice.” Manuel Efe ask, “so Juana Valentina is enchanted by me?” Miguel tells him, “oh yes she does miss you so.” Manuel Efe tells them, “no no no of course not no. The strange part is, is that she hasn’t mentioned it too me.” Octavio tells him, “Manuel Efe what makes you think she’s going to say something like that.” Manuel Efe ask, “and why not?” Juana Manny tells him, “sonny this isn’t europe. Here we women, want the men too declare themselves. Its not the contrary.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes so that means Juana Valentina is waiting for. That I declare myself too her.”

The gang utters, “that’s right.” Juana Matilde tells him, “see I just knew it. That a man as elegant, and intelligent such as yourself. Well would pick this up.” Manuel Efe simply utters, “thank you.” Juana Matilde continues, “yes a man so worldly wouldn’t be that blind sonny.” Everyone utters, “yes that’s so true.” Mauricio tells him, “yes my beach house is the best place to delcare oneself. For its so close to the sea.” Juana Calidad so embarssed by all of this. Can’t even look Manuel Efe in the face. Juana Calidad tells him, “yes too me the beautiful sea is a perfect place but not for…” She’s cut off by the others, Mauricio grabs her and tries to calm her down. Juana Manny asks, “now then are you or not going. So I can inform Juana Valentina, that your going on this trip.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes you may count on me.” Manuel Efe tells them, “yes you may count on me. But with one condition, don’t inform Juana Valentina. So when I do declare myself, well say my love. I want to make this a complete surprise. What do you all have to say to that?” Everyone utters, “sure go ahead its a packed.” Octavio utters, “yes it will be a suprise to her so we won’t say a word.”

 

EPISODE 85

Todoelmundo is with the girls. “Yes everyone was very happy at that part. They celebrating 32 years, my that’s quite special happiness one might feel. Well apparently one couple, Jean Arkon and Juliana Arkon, who only stayed married for one day Terezalsura.” Juana Bautista gives Orlando a drink. “Listen Todoelmundo, don’t you dare tell us anymore of those stories. Or we will be here the entire day telling us details.” Todoelmundo tells her, “I’m just telling everyone what the entire world knows.”

The gang arrive, “hi everyone.” Juana Matilde utters, “hey what are you two talking about?” Tere tells her, “of matrimony dear.” Juana Matilde in tears utters, “oh congratulations too you both. I promise I won’t cry too much on that day.” Tere tells her, “listen were not discussing our wedding. But matrimony in general.” Juana Valentina ask, “so how did it go with the mayor?” Juana Manny tells her, “at the mayor’s office ok but we got another invitation. Apparently Mauricio has invited us once more to his beach house in covena.” Mauricio tells her, “yes I’m setting this trip up and hope to have you attend this function.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh how very beautiful.” Mauricio tells them, “also Tere and Todoelmundo are also invited.” Juana Valentina tells them, “oh yes it has gotten very hot in corozal. What a great idea.” Orlando tells them, “not that beach sounds great. But I have a problem, I can’t go early for I have two interviews. Todoelmundo you promised me you were going to take me.” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen I’ll accompany you and the three of us can head to Mauricio’s beach house.” Mauricio ask, “now then Tere Todoelmundo what do you say about that?” Todoelmundo tells them, “I’ll go if Terezaslura goes.” Tere tells him, “of course I’ll go.” Tere tells her, “well the first time I couldn’t go because it was the anniversary of my father’s death. But this time around, well I’m not going to miss out.”Juana Valentina ask, “and what do we bring? Should we bring, juices sandwiches what ever you want?” Mauricio tells her, “oh come on Juana Valentina you don’t have to bring anything. Just bring your swimsuit, that’s all. I’ll be in charge of everything.” Octavio tells him, “here you go being important again.” Mauricio tells them, “all you have too do is get there alright.” Orlando asks, “now then talking about getting there. How are we going too get there?” Octavio tells them, “well that’s easy we have Mauricio’s truck. That european’s car, and plus Todoelmundo’s motor-bike.” Juana Valentina ask, “wait a minute Manuel Efe will be coming.” Juana Matilde tells them, “well not really Manuel Efe but his european car.” Todoelmundo tells them, “well then I’ll show up early then tomorrow.”

Juana Valentina tells them, “now then Orlando, Juana Bautista, Tere and Todoelmundo will go together. All after those interviews. Well the rest we split into those cars. Now remember were leaving early, so we can enjoy the entire day there.” Juana Calidad ask, “hey Juana Valentina do you like the materials?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes they are very beautiful.” Juana Calidad tells her, “but Tere says the amount you got won’t get us the five chorus dresses.” Miguel tells her, “a chorus that’s a great idea.” Juana Calidad repeats, “listen this won’t make four dresses but three.” Juana Matilde tells her, “enough Juana Calidad stop being a wet blanket. Girl its more beautiful, if there’s a chorus of four than three.” Octavio tells them, “well the cheography you all did at the dolorosa turned out great.” Mauricio goes over to Juana Calidad, “you my Cadi shone the brightest.” Juana Calidad tells him, “listen Mauricio I did it without thinking. It won’t be repeated.” Juana Valentina angrily tells her, “listen here Juana Calidad it has been decided. All of us are going to take part in this. Stop this childish attitude of yours girl.” Juana Matilde goes too her, “listen I just love the materials.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen Tere go back and get the rest that you need. Or just return some of this alright, get money from Juana Calidad.” Juana Calidad very upset utters, “excuse me.” Tere tells them, “now then this concert business seems very difficult. Here I thought it was going to be very easy.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well Terezalsura all of it will be compensated. All of you well be very great, just like those chorus at the philharmonic of new york. When the concert hit the world record of attendances.” Octavio tells him, “hey Todoelmundo that’s enough.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey this interests me.” Todoelmundo tells them, “yes it was 8000 people that attended in central park. On July 1986. Oh there has never been so many people. For something like that, for classical music.” Miguel ask, “is there a topic that you don’t know nothing about?” Todoelmundo tells them, which everyone repeats. “I only know what the entire world knows.”

Juana Calidad is in her bedroom counting the money. Its there she discovers something. “Wait a minute, 18020 but why? That’s strange, but there’s 400 more? I must have miscounted. I guess I have to count it again.”

The gang are still talking, when Ruben shows up. “Hi guys.” They utter, “hi Ruben.” Juana Valentina is quite annoyed, and doesn’t say anything. Octavio tells him, “hey Ruben were getting together to talk about a trip to covenas. Hey should we mark you down as well?” Juana Matilde tells him, “please little brother say yes. Hey I know what happened with that woman. She’s a shameless woman.” Juana Manny quickly changes the subject and yells out. “Look you need to have some sun. You also need some distraction as well.” I won’t take part in this.” Todoelmundo tells him, “oh come on Ruben.” Octavio tells him, “yeah your going to have a great time there.” Ophelia goes by, she’s a bit annoyed at all of them being there. Ruben tells them, “hey listen thanks but I can’t go. I have a lot of work too do. So you all have a great time. Hey Ophelia give me a gift of juice.” The guys utters, “well then Ruben is missing out.” Juana Valentina gets up, and asks. “Hey Todoelmundo, do you mind taking me too see Judge Geremias Guerra?” Todoelmundo tells her, “I’m not taking you but my motor-bike will.” Juana Valentina tells them, “it doesn’t matter. Now everyone 7am sharp, everyone has too be here.” Todoelmundo tells them, “that’s the time I’m coming by as well bye.” Juana Bautista tells her, “alright that is what the boss says. Ok gang, see you all at seven.” Ruben pours his own drink, and hears the guys saying goodbye.

Juana Manny goes to see Ruben. “Listen here, what occured with you and that woman. Hey its your own business. I just wanted to tell you, its between you two. I don’t like it, but I’m not going to change with you.” Ruben tells her, “Juana Manny thank you. But between the two of us, nothing happened.” Juana Manny tells him, “if it did who cares. I’m repeating its not important. Your a beautiful man, any woman would go after you and chase you.” Juana Matilde is next, “listen Rubencho I just came to tell you. What ever happened, it doesn’t matter to me. But please take away that sad face of yours.” Ruben tells her, “Juana Matilde that woman is lying.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well yes or no what’s going on is this Ruben. She saw you, and your not a stick. Your a man, you know what annoys me. Is how bold that woman is, to come here to tell your mother. Well then, lets not worry about this. For she’s leaving corozal, oh come on Rubencho change that face of yours. I do love you so very much bye.” Ruben utters, “me too bye. Juana Bautista is next, he tells her. I’m guessing you are very happy with what occured?” Juana Bautisa tells him, “no happy no but I am quite relieved that Juana Valentina believed it.” Ruben asks, “so in the end you don’t believe me either.” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes I do believe you. You can tell in your eyes Ruben. I am sure that between Yolanda and you nothing happened. But my sister, our sister I won’t tell her nothing that I think. The great teacher of fortune, knows what she’s doing. She managed a way too seperate you two. I am thankful for that opportunity Ruben. Really even though your suffering, I know that your telling the truth.” She kisses his cheek and leaves. Ruben just finishes his drink.

Judge Geremias Guerra and Margarita Cruz are sitting comfortably in their rocking chairs. “Oh let me tell you, last night I haven’t sleep that good well in such a long time. Well even though we all suffered that difficult period yesterday.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “besides that or being thankful of that?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well both things. Yes it was uncomfortable for my godson, and the rest of the family in general. Well at least my suspicions regarding, that love between Ruben and Juana Valentina were in fact. Well it was just a bunch of suspicions.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “or maybe the love ended because of Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well it might be one or the other. But now I am very relaxed.” Margarita Cruz asks, “and your love for Juana Valentina?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “you know something. I’m thinking that the love I felt for Juana Valentina. Is like the last flower of autumn for me. Well you know this, that there’s always one. In the end it dies when winter arrives.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “well let me tell you winter is very far away. But see you lately you look quite reuvinated.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “oh yes its being utterly relaxed and at peace. The years simply go by like always from the inside. Then he kisses her hands, thank you for being here Margarita.” Margarita smiles and grins at him. Margarita Cruz tells the judge. “Sure go ahead.”

The spell is broken, when Judge Geremias Guerra has to gets the door. “Juana Valentina?” Juana Valentina tells him, “hello judge hello Margarita Cruz. How are you doing today? Now Judge I didn’t want too bother you, but I just need to ask you something. What is this deal with the house? The thing is, when do you think its right well when can we move.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “now then I have a meeting at the bank on Monday. I have to then go to sincelejo, for a meeting with Yolanda. Well the last meeting with the current owner.” Juana Valentina asks, “do you think its possible Tuesday? Well its best too do it all at once, and doing it little by little.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “alright lets do it then on Tuesday.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh that’s great news Tuesday then. Well thank you Judge, more for Dona Dona. Sorry too have bothered you, well then bye judge Margarita Cruz. Be well goodbye.” Judge Geremias Guerra utters, “yes you be well as well. Like I always say, ever since she arrived in corozal. That girl is a rafaga.” Margarita once again rolls her eyes.

Over at the dolorosa, Gualberto tells them. “Well with Manuel Efe there’s no problem. Listen were going to have to distract Juana Valentina.” Orlando asks, “now what are you all plotting I don’t understand it very well?” Octavio tells him, “hey your out of province but Juana Matilde and you will be out of town. So she has nothing too do with this.” Orlando ask, “hey just tell me what’s going on and explain things for me?” Miguel tells him, “fine were going to tell you but don’t tell your Juana.” Poncho tells them, “listen I’ll distract Juana Valentina for I have no romantic entaglements with any of them. I am the most appropriate out of everyone.” Octavio tells him, “yes your the great one Poncho for the job.” Mauricio tells them, “well I am only cooperating because of Juana Calidad. Plus I can’t stand Manuel Efe that european.” Octavio tells them, “hey Juana Calidad has a great set of legs. Of course he won’t go against her.” Mauricio utters, “oh man I’m telling you seriously. Don’t you dare mess with Juana Calidad. Don’t you dare mention, those commentaries regarding my girlfriend.” Octavio tells him, “yeah and I’m going to have to put up you insulting Juana Manny.” Mauricio yells out, “hey when I have insulted Juana Manny when?” The the three guys go between the two of them.

The next morning, everyone is by the salguero house. Manuel Efe tells the group, “Juana Valentina has to come with me. She has to be comfortable, in my european car.” Juana Manny tells them, “were going with Mauricio.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes us as well.” Mauricio tells them, “well also I’m going to be with my Juana Calidad.” Juana Valentina stops them, “now then in Manuel Efe’s car is going too be. Me, Terezalsura, Juana Matilde and Miguel are going in Manuel Efe’s car. The rest will be going with Mauricio.” Juana Bautista and Orlando will be arriving with Todoelmundo.” Juana Matilde annoyed ask, “hey what’s up with you Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina yells out, “everyone get in were going to be late.” Juana Matilde annoyed utters, “daaa now I like to sit next too the window. Ruben comes out, and sees them all. Hey Ruben why aren’t you coming as well?” Ruben tells her, “I have a lot of work too do. Maybe the next opportunity.” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen Ruben its such a shame that your not coming as well. Your sisters, your friends and Juana Valentina and I. We’re going to have a great time, just like in the movies daaa. Ok lets go then.” Ruben simply waves at them.

(The car has stickers for 1995. So that means they waited 2 more years before airing the soap.)

The gang arrive at the beach house. Mauricio tells them, “now then everyone knows where they can change. Where they can get comfortable, if you need anything just inform me. Remember this is your house.” Juana Matilde tells them, “hey girls batteries lets go to the beach.” Juana Manny asks Juana Calidad, “please tell me you didn’t bring the same outfit. You brought before.” Juana Calidad tells her, “hey Juana Manny enough stop bothering me.” Juana Manny tells her, “man your fierce.” Tere tells them, “enough don’t start fighting.” Juana Valentina goes to the beach. She remembers the last time she was there with Ruben. That night where they kissed. Tere asks, “Juana Valentina love aren’t you going to change?” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh yes of course I’m coming. Oh man I just can’t believe, what that vulgar woman told the entire family.” Juana Valentina tells her, “now come on I don’t want to talk about that topic anymore.” Tere asks, “maybe its for the best. That this breaks you and Ruben Salguero up.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Tere we came here to have a nice time. Lets cancel this topic please, it will be forever.” She then heads inside to change.

Manuel Efe tells the guys, “I put on french colgne for the occasion. Do you think it will work?” Miguel smells him, “oh yes it smells delicious yes it will work. Yes this will be your grand day Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh yes don’t you even doubt it Miguelito. Don’t have any doutbs about that. Octavio I need the proper place to do this. I’m going to need your help.” Octavio tells him, “oh yes you can count on me with what ever.” Manuel Efe tells Mauricio, “now then I think that today things will change.” Mauricio tells him, “yes it will change. Come on lets go.” Manuel Efe utters, “here you go.” He gives Mauricio his bag, then enters with Mauricio. While the two guys simply laugh.

Ruben is miserable and in his room. “Oh mother all she talks about is that wedding.” Calixto tells him, “oh yes things will pass you will see.” Ruben asks, “do you believe me old man?” Calixto tells him, “what I think its a blessing that this woman leaves Corozal. That we will finally be able to recuperate the pink house. Hey come over here, pana is overjoyed over the next harvest. Well its not for anything, its not only our recuperation but the rest of the region of the savhannas.” Ruben tells him, “oh old man what things.” Calixto asks, “what things is it regarding the mayor?” Ruben tells him, “oh no things about people. When a man assures everyone, that he has relations with a woman. She denies it laughing her head off. They call him a liar, he wants to play the conqueror. But when its reversed, the woman has a relationship with a man and he denies it. Everyone believe her?” Calixto tells him, “well son she’s not going to go around lying to people. It might lower her status.” Ruben tells him, “what is this you believe more Yolanda Del Cabrales than me?” Calixto tells him, “listen I don’t belive or discredit her. That epiode of yours, well I don’t put any importance on it. Listen your a full grown man. Your single, as Judge Geremias says that woman well she deserved it. Now back to the issue with the mayor. He wants to put on a grand celebration, you know that the region is now back to normal.”

The girls have changed and now are on the beach. Juana Valentina tells them, “now listen I’ve seen many shows in Barranquilla. I know how the chorus is suppose to look like. We don’t need anybody to help us out. I’ll be doing it.” Juana Manny asks, “what if things don’t go well like in Barranquilla.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen things will go well. All you have to do, just do what I tell you. Things will look divenly just pay me attention. Tere tomorrow your going to by all the spangles and things were going to need for the costumes. You and Juana Calidad, can start sewing them. Now the concert is on the 17th.” Juana Matilde asks, “who said its going too be on the 17th?” Juana Valentina tells them, “I said it the 17th is a great day. Juana Matilde now just listen to what I’m saying. Tomorrow I’m going to have the announcements made. That guy better give me a discount, or he’s going too get it. One more important thing, we have to start thinking about the move. Judge Geremias Guerra told me, we can do this on tuesday. Now then when we get home tonight. We can start packing up, everyone heard me?” Juana Matilde sarcastically tells her, “yes and tell us the time as well girl.” Juana Valentina utters, “did you see that face Tere. Girl enough, stop covering yourself with that towel. I bought you that nice bathing suit. It looks very nice on you, oh Tere she looks very beautiful.” Without the towel, Juana Calidad covers herself with her hat.

The guys are watching Manuel Efe pacing back and forth talking too himself. Poncho tells them, “just see him man thinking he’s all that.” Gualberto tells them, “hey wait till he show us that face of his. When he finds out.” Juana Matilde arrives, “hey Miguel come with me I want to talk too you.” Miguel tells her, “ok Juana Matilde.” Juana Manny ask, “now then how’s everything going?” Mauricio tells them, “I’ll fix up the hamock so everything will be fixed.” Gualberto tells them, “hey lets make it quick for its starting to get hot. I want to go in the sea.” Mauricio tells them, “I better make sure Juana Calidad agrees with this. Or else I’m not doing anything.” Octavio tells him, ‘oh man you politician your so annoying. Hey you deal with Juana Valentina, like you said you would.” Poncho tells them, “oh yes of course no problem. Plus I think its the right time for it. I’m now on my way.” Octavio tells them, “now then everyone is in charge of their partners.” Gualberto tells them, “well make sure everyone is in charge of their couple. Hey wait I have nobody to worry about.”

Manuel Efe is practicing what he’s going to say to Juana Valentina. “Now Juana Valentina, our love is like the love of Romero and Juliet. Oh no Juana Valentina might not like it.” Juana Manny ask, “hey are you going to put on a swimsuit.” Manuel Efe tells her, “what do you mean I’m going to put on a swimsuit. For what I’m going to be doing. To declare yourself to a women, you should have at least some class.” Tere goes by him, “man I’m changing into a bathing suit. Man its really hot Manuel Efe.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey I’ll wait for you.” Manuel Efe asks, “hey Juana Manny. When Juana Valentina talked too you. Was she pretty anxious?” Juana Manny tells him, “oh yes of course lots. Plus she’s the only one, well that doesn’t have a boyfriend.” Octavio tells her, “now firecracker why don’t you head too the beach. I’ll catch you there later.” Juana Manny utters, “ok yes bye.” Octavio tells him, “listen they guy will be taking the juanas to the sea. So the road to Juana Valentina is empty.” Manuel Efe tells him, “hey Octavio I need a pretty long time to prepare.” Octavio tells him, “hey you can take as much time as you want.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa your a great friend. I’m going to shower and change.” Octavio tells him, “yes congratulations go ahead.” Then he heads inside, while Octavio laughs at him.

Juana Matilde tells Miguel, “this simply annoys me. Just because Juana Valentina’s the oldest. She’s the boss, and has the last word no its just not right. Now she already has the date set for my concert. This bites, bites no me fregue.” Miguel tells her, “listen all she wants is for everything too go well.” Juana Matilde tells her, “no no its not that at all. She’s a bossy, she’s daaa this bites.” Miguel tells her, “listen I talked too my father. We had a serious talk, he accepted that now were associates of the warehouse. What do you think?” Juana Matilde asks, “and what about it?” Miguel tells her, “well Juana Matilde I want to be stable, so then I’ll have something too show your father. When I ask him, well for your hand.” Juana Matilde asks, “my hand for what? Oh dear Miguel I’m sorry. You want to marry me right? Miguel yes but isn’t it rather quick for that?” Miguel tells her, “listen I want too marry you soon. I want to have stability, now that I’m co-owner of the warehouse. Well were going to have a great future.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh your so beautiful. Listen Miguel, why don’t we wait till after the concert.” Miguel tells her, “alright.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes lets hey it seems the time has arrived.” Juana Matilde angrily ask, “moment for what Miguel Tejeros?” Miguel tells her, “why did we come here for Juana Matilde?”

Mauricio prepares everything on the second floor. Juana Calidad tells him, “oh dear lord this fear doesn’t go away. Listen Juana Calidad if you want to stop this. This is the end of it, for me its no problem.” Juana Calidad tells him, “no we have to continue or else my sisters will strangle me. Lets see how things go, and see what saint astokio bendito has to say about this later.” Mauricio asks, “now then what about matrimony?” Juana Calidad tells him, “what of what?” Mauricio tells her, “I will formally ask Don Calixto for your hand. If you give me your consent.” Juana Calidad kisses him quite passionately, then tells him. “Lets wait till after the concert.” Mauricio simply smiles and she enters the house.

Juana Bautista and Orlando are still in town. He buy her a icecream. “Now then my love, I’m almost finish my project. When its done, I’ll go to Bogota and give the results. Then I’ll return immedidately.” Juana Bautista asks, “so does that mean you don’t intend on living over there?” Orlando tells her, “oh no unless you want to go live with me in Bogota.” Juana Bautista tells him, “you know the city life isn’t for me Orlando. Plus a place like this, isn’t a place for a logical professer.” Orlando tells her, “my love we can fix that later. Even if I have to make another fair, and a big giant picture of artemis. Or yell out, come and see the wolf man.” He kisses her, and she utter. “Your kiss tastes like icecream.” Orlando tells her, “look I don’t want to risk loosing you again. Well that is why I don’t want too leave here.” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen if something does seperate us. It will our destiny, or it will unite us further. But that is what were going to have to deal with.” Orlando tells her, “well I don’t want to give anything away to destiny.” Todoelmundo shows up, “hey I’m all ready to go, Are you two ready?” They utter, “yes.” Orlando tells him, “well then thank you very much for taking us.” Todoelmundo tells him, “hey no problem but hold on. For the trip to Covenas is a hard one.” Orlando tells him, “hey no problem floor it.”

Juana Manny gathers the girls, but Tere is with them now. Juana Calidad tells them, “you know what were going to do isn’t a good idea.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey who created comedy and laughs god did. We are just going to take advantage that’s all.” Tere asks, “hey what’s going on for I don’t understand a thing.” Juana Matilde tells them, “hey girl your going to understand it soon. Like Juana Valentina always says, you do what me and Juana Manny tell you ok.” Octavio runs into them, “now then Manuel Efe is ready and he’s going to look for Juana Valentina.” The group leave Juana Matilde standing there by the beach. Manuel Efe ask, “hi Juana Matilde where is Juana Valentina?” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh yes I knew you were going to ask me that. Juana Valentina’s on the terrace, lying down on the hammock well she’s all covered.” Manuel Efe ask, “so that means she’s fallen alseep?” Juana Matilde tells him, “well no the thing is this morning she awoke with her skin dry. She doesn’t want to go into the sea, or wants the sea too get her.” Manuel Efe ask, “wait she doesn’t want sun but she has already been in the sea.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well you know how Juana Valentina is. Manuel Efe you know that if you put something in her head. Well you can’t get it out.” Manuel Efe ask, “do I look super and clean? Good beautiful?” Juana Matilde tells him, “why yes you do your perfect Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “I’m a bit nervous.” Juana Matilde tells him, “look Manuel Efe those nerves will disappear as soon as you start talking with Juana Valentina. Listen I’m going to the beach with the gang. You go talk too her. Well wishing you a lot of luck.” She laughs and leaves. Manuel Efe utters, “with or without glasses. Oh yes she has too see my eyes daaa.”

Poncho is with Juana Valentina. “Listen I think its just great. Seeing all my friends, well they are with your sisters. All of them are dating, well the thing is for me. I have always liked older women well like Terezalsura.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh no you might say that Tere could be your mother.” Poncho tells her, “yes everyone tells me that. Hey but that is my weakness. Let me tell you, I was 14 years old and I had my first girlfriend. She was 23 I was 14.” Juana Valentina utters, “she was 23 you 14?” Poncho tells her, “yes.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey I don’t believe you.” Poncho tells her, “hey why should I lie too you. Here I was telling everyone, hey she’s my girlfriend. All she thought that I was a funny guy. Oh that was pretty good.” Juana Valentina ask, “and where is everyone? Where did they go?” Poncho tells him, “they must be walking around but let me do tell you. Lets continue this conversation. My second girlfriend, I was 17 she was 30. She was my neighbor, I spent my days at home so I can see her. The thing was she was married. We had secret meetings and everything.”

Manuel Efe arrives at the terrace, and sees someone in the hammock. He sits down, “Juana Valentina Juana Valentina. Juana Matilde told me, you had dry skin because of this sun. Well I have a perfect cream for that. The thing is, I left it at the house. Its a french cream, very good in fact. I didn’t bring it. Manuel Efe goes closer to the hammock. “Listen Juana Valentina, have I mentioned how beautiful you are today. Well the thing is your always very beautiful. Well I’m taking this opportunity, since the others are away. Well to tell you, well I must tell you this. I am very interested in you Juana Valentina. Yes you know very well, how interested I am for you. Well all of us know this. Well more of an interest, there is love Juana Valentina. I have never ever, felt this way about another woman ever in my life. When I say the world, I mean it truthfully. There’s nobody in this world like you. You know very well, that I am a well travelled man.” What Manuel Efe doesn’t know, is that the gang. Are laughing at his comments.

Juana Calidad and Tere want to stop this. But they are stopped by the gang. “Hey I do love you so very much. I do adore you so very much. I desire you but I’m talking its a very good love. Juana Valentina I want you to be my bride. Well my fiance, like they say in french. If you accept too be my bride. Right now I’ll head back, to Don Calixto’s house. I’ll ask for your hand in marriage. Formally the way things aught too be. If you marry me, I’ll buy you a house here in covenas. An apartment in sahagun. My european car, and my plane. Well also my fabric factory, that has yet too be built. Well we both will make it, if you accept. That money we make, well we can make various trips to europe. So you can see things, you’ve never seen before. I want to show it too you. Plus I’ll make you a grand house, for only you. You will have six servants, so you don’t have to lift a single finger. So your hands and feet, well they will be perfect for me. Listen its just not material things. There are also spiritual things. I love you, with a love that has no name. If the world is rebuilt, I’ll make again the berlin wall. I swear that our love, is capable of destroying it. Well that is how grand my love is towards you. Juana Valentina, if you truly accept. Well too marry me, I would make you the happiest woman on this earth. I will live, only and exclusive for you. Now respond too me please. Juana Valentina do you accept marrying me? Respond too me right now.”

Tere has had enough, “enough of this cruel game. Juana Manny get the hell out of there.” Juana Manny laughs in Manuel Efe’s face. Then all of them, burst out laughing. Manuel Efe is heartbroken, and that turns to silent anger. He begins joking around, “I knew this was all a joke. See ha ha, great joke. I had you going didn’t I?”

(Now from the very beginning, Manuel Efe’s love has been more of a obession than anything else. But at this point, he was truly confessing himself. So this was a very cruel joke.)

Juana Valentina is with Poncho, he’s telling. “When I was 14 I picked up a 40 year old woman.” Juana Valentina tells him, “your love life is longer than the stories that Todoelmundo tells later.” Tere angrily asks, “listen here were you also on with that joke that those lot. Pulled on Manuel Efe?” Juana Valentina asks, “what joke?” Tere tells her, “listen here it was cruel. He may be the most annoying guy ever but. He didn’t deserve too be treated in that fashion. All of you made him the laughing stock.” Juana Valentina ask, “what are you talking about? What did I do too you?” Tere asks, “what you didn’t know what they were doing?” The gang come down, and are still laughing. Manuel Efe utters, “oh yes I overheard you yes this joke was a good one. A silly idiot joke.” Tere tells her, “its the tops Juana Valentina they had no right too do this.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I still don’t know what your talking about?” Tere tells her, “that cruel joke you lot had no right. Making him look like a complete fool.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen what joke I was walking on the beach with Poncho Sarmiento.” Tere again tells her, “oh no this was way too much.”

Back at the salguero house, Ruben arrives home. “Hey dad old man the business has now been set.” Calixto tells him, “really what was the conditions?” Ruben tells him, “they’re really great in fact. The first cheques will come in, when the harvest begins to sell. The second 10 days after, we have sold the complete harvest.” Calixto tells him, “well at last life has given us a breather. We basically had to restart from zero, we have managed to get ahead. Well thanks too your help, and that of your sisters.” Ruben tells him, “oh yes that is true. Now father I’ve thought about this throughly. We have to diversify our assets this time around. We can’t fear, if it will or not rain. Or if were going to go through another plague. Well I have in mind some thoughts, what are your opinions?” Calixto tells him, “listen I have always worked the lands. The lands have responded. Well now these past months, I’m an agriculturist. I don’t know how to do anything else in this life.” Ruben tells him, “yes but in seeding there are risks. Were just not covered, if the business goes bad. Think about it, confide in me. We can’t always live, on what the land can provide for us.” Calixto asks, “it seems to me your talking about the businesses. That your going to have, when you marry Maria Delia.” Ruben tells him, “yes of course Maria Delia.” Calixto ask, “and what’s wrong with Maria Delia?” Ruben tells him, “well Maria Delia has too find out. What occured between me and Yolanda Del Cabrales. Don’t you think?” Calixto tells him, “wait one minute Ruben I don’t think…” Ruben tells him, “well don’t yo think its just? My obligation is to inform Calixto what ocurred.” Calixto simply stares at him dumbfounded.

Back in covenas, Orlando is talking with Juana Bautista. “Listen I heard about it, but I never knew. He was going to declare himself to Juana Valentina. Now you know, why the guys wanted us to arrive late. They knew, if you had found out. You would have stopped them, from doing that bad thing to that guy.” Todoelmundo tells them, “I heard of bad jokes. But this takes the world’s record.” Juana Bautista ask, “and how did Manuel Efe take it.” Tere tells them, “he was calm and cold. But he laughed at the joke, at the guys, and at himself as well.” Juana Bautista tells them, “Manuel Efe laughing at himself as well? That’s not what his eyes say Terezalsura.”

While Manuel Efe talks with Juana Valentina. “Listen Juana Bautista and I, didn’t know what was happening Manuel Efe.” We had no idea, what my sisters and guys had planned.” Manuel Efe laughing, tells her. “Juana Valentina there’s no problem. Yes I admit it was a very engenius plan.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen no no no they had no right to make fun of your feelings. They owe you respect, in any case Manuel Efe. I think I should tell you something. I will never have an emotional relationship with you. I appreciate you greatly, you have treated us nicely. You are my friend, but the thing is I don’t love you. Plus I’ve been telling you so many times. Well I just don’t understand, well why you became so naive. In any case, I’m going to inform all my sisters and those guys. So they can appoligize too you.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh no don’t Juana Valentina. Come here, there’s no need it was a joke it has been forgotten. Its no problem, truly there’s no problem believe me.” Juana Valentina tells him, “I’m glad that you took it this way. It was a very bad joke.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh no no for nothing.” Juana Valentina tells them, “listen it was still bad and they are going to be punished.” Manuel Efe utters, “divide and conquer is the saying. All those blasted juanas, will find out what’s good daaa.” Juana Valentina yells at all of them, “that was terrible of you all.” Manuel Efe yells out, “oh no no it was a great joke.”

 

EPISODE 86

BACK TOO CHIKSKORPION1992

Ruben and Calixto are now at the office. Ruben tells him, “listen father this investment sounds good. We’re not going to risk anything.” Calixto tells him, “listen Ruben I have always invested my money in my lands. I’ve never done anything else.” Ruben tells him, “yes father but you can’t confide in the land. Well what if we get another plague.” Calixto tells him, “hey no touch wood touch wood.” Juanita tells them, “Judge Geremias Guerra is entering.” Calixto tells him, “hey comparde how’s it going?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “hi comparde.” Ruben tells him, “hi godfather.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “hi godson let me inform you that we can now use the pink house. All that’s left is a meeting at the bank. The next one in sincelejo, they called me at home. The house may be occupied again.” Calixto tells him, “oh comparde you’ve done so much for us. I will never know how to thank you.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “well the thing is its a bit selfish of me. Well ever since you sold the pink house. To pay off my mortgage, I’ve felt pretty bad. Well I’ve done this for me, so I can get this feeling of guilty out of me.”

Ruben tells him, “no no godfather there’s no fault. You mortgaged your house, to lend money too my father.” Calixto asks, “so Ruben your going to be in charge of your sisters move?” Ruben tells him, “yes when ever you wish.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “oh Juana Valentina is already in charge of that. She told me, in accordance with me it will be done on Tuesday. Oh Calixto your daughter is really a rafaga. I suggest we head over to the house. To see what condition the house is.” Calixto tells him, “yes it might need a good paint job. Or maybe other fix’s up, I’ll give orders to Juanita. I’ll be right back. Then we can head there, you as well Ruben.” Ruben tells them, “father I perfer not too go.” Calixto tells him, “I perfer that you go just in case. You have to contact someone too do a job. Or something too that function.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “godson I owe you a big appology. The day that I found you with Juana Valentina well. You know what I accused you two of. Well I’m sorry, I was mistaken I know now that what you two were telling me. Was the truth, I’m sorry.” Ruben tells him, “hey godfather I’m used to not having anybody believe in me.”

The girls have left covenas, and our now at the hotel pool. The girls are arguing. Juana Manny tells her, “listen here Juana Valentina don’t you dare scold me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen I’m not going to punish you. What you did was a childish thing.” Juana Manny tells her, “a childish thing?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes you acted like a child. Your lucky that Manuel Efe took it lightly. Oh no these things aren’t done. You made me look, like a complete fool in front of everyone. Hey you as well Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde asks, “are you an idiot Juana Valentina. What do you think, this joke was all about. Its was for everyone, to see what an idiot he truly was.” Juana Valentina asks, “and on account too what lets see?” Juana Manny tells her, “so he can stop being so prepotent, a snob. To stop being so bloody annoying.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh no Juana Manny never in your life. May you do nothing, like that in your entire lives. No sir, listen you have to have more consideration with other people. Put yourself in their shoes, just too see how things really are.” Juana Calidad tells her, “I told them what they were doing was wrong. That it was a terrible thing too do.” Tere tells her, “listen both sides are correct they shouldn’t have done it. But sometimes, he really is quite annoying.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Terezalsura what a deception. Sincerely, your going to justify this? No what you all did, was inexcusable no sir.” Juana Manny tells her, “listen Juana Valentina I already have a mother.”

Juana Bautista comes down with Orlando. Juana Calidad tells them, “oh thank god you all arrive safely. I thought that maybe something happened too you all.” Juana Manny asks, “yes why did you all take so long anyway?” Todoelmundo tells them, “Manuel Efe and Maurio took off like they were in a race or something. My motor-cycle isn’t a formula one car.” Juana Bautista asks, “now this trip now on who’s invitations?” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh we couldn’t say no to Manuel Efe. Considering that prank my sisters did.” Orlando asks, “and where are the other guys?” Tere tells him, “well Octavio and Mauricio went too get musicians. Miguel is getting some drinks. He said that tonight’s concert, my love is going to be the best around this municipal.” Todoelmundo tells her, “that is a lot of sayings. For we have various singers, who sing roosters, duck songs, alanso, mamol, roblo, el sieto.” Juana Matilde annoyed tells him, “enough already todoelmundo shut him up please. For I don’t want to hear anymore details the entire night.” Todoelmundo tells her, “hey I’m only on half of them. Altonueveo, la llada, las pinas, las peletas, and san francisco.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey todoelmundo enough it sounds like you run out of air. When you talk that way.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well girl someone has to say what the entire world says.”

They laugh, and then Manuel Efe shows up. “Now then I have talked to the man of the restaurant. Plus the man at the bar, what ever you want. You may put it on my tab, like it should be. Yes there’s the pool, so you can swim around. You can’t take off your bodies, that salty feeling that’s unpleasant. I’m going to see if there’s any messages. I’ll be right back.” Juana Bautisa asks, “Manuel Efe are you sure your not bothered?” Manuel Efe ask, “oh bothered by what their silly joke? Oh dear lord, why would I be so bothered? I have always enjoyed, a great joke that is ingenious and done with intelligence. Well what you lot did too me. There’s no problems, give me five excuse me I’m going to come back.” Then he grinds his teeth and leaves. Juana Caldiad tells them, “oh Manuel Efe is a kind man. Oh what a sin, that we did towards him.”

Over at the pink house, the three men go inside the house. Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “well it seems too me. That this place has been taken care of, its very clean.” Calixto tells him, “yes and it doesn’t even need painting. All that’s left is the juanas bring there things. Put everything back like it was, it will be like Yolada Del Cabrales never bought this house. Ruben looks through the room’s window. All Ruben can think of, is that fateful night. Where Juana Valentina saw Yolanda in the bed. Calixto gets closer to him. Oh Ruben Ruben. Ruben will you be helping your sisters with the move?” Ruben tells him, “yes yes of course.”

The guys are on the other side of the pool. Octavio tells him, “man what a perfect area where they put those fish birthmarks.” Miguel tells him, “oh yes apart from Juana Matildes. One doesn’t know which one is more beautiful.” Octavio tells him, “its Juana Manny of course my firecracker.” Mauricio tells them, “no all of you have been terribly mistaken. The one that is more beautiful than anybody. Is my lovely Cadi.” Miguel tells him, “and how are we too know. She’s always dressed, like she’s coming from the northpole.” Octavio tells him, “you know Fuentelafria I am worried about you every day. Oh yes at the dolorosa, Juana Calidad showed off many nice qualities.” Mauricio tells him, “listen buddy continue with that talk I’m going to hit you. I don’t like those suggestions, now don’t you dare mess with me. Hey you know me already.” Miguel tells them, “you know at the beach after we pulled that prank on Manuel Efe. Well I saw his face, it made me feel sad for him.” Octavio tells him, “sadness no I thought it was quite funny.” Mauricio tells him, “what that european guy showed well that he has his pants fitted right. Another one in his place, would have punched our lights out.”

Manuel Efe has the waiter give out some food. “Please take some Terezalsura Todoelmundo.” Tere tells him, “oh no thank you none for me.” Todoelmundo does, and ask. “Well what are we celebrating?” Todoelmundo utters, “nothing.” Manuel Efe utters, “how about you Juana Bautista.” Octavio yells out, “lasador comparde play it.” Juana Matilde tells them, “hey hold on for I’m taking this opportunity. To inform everyone, that this will be the last time. Everyone hears me singing for free.” Octavio utters, “come here firecracker.” Manuel Efe starts dancing, but with Juana Matilde. Miguel stops him, and goes too her. Everyone pairs up, and Manuel Efe goes over to Juana Valentina. Making sure she’s ok, then he goes off to the terrace.

Manuel Efe goes on a ranting scene. “Daaa to do this too me. To Manuel Efe Cuadradro, what a failure of respect dear lord. Who the hell do these people think I am? Am I a clown in their eyes? That I’m just a trunk, that they can enjoy. Making fun of me when ever they want. Well no no no. They made me do something quite ridiculous. No this doesn’t stay like this. This thorn I’m going to take out. Yes I’m going to take this out, yes I will. A child witnesses the event, and Manuel Efe calms down. Enjoying that popsicle daaa.”

(He has every right to be furious.)

Later that night, the girls are now back home. Juana Valentina tells the girls. “Ok enough with the talking, for tomorrow we have to wake up very early. We have a lot of work too do. To prepare for the concert, do you hear me. Now Tere you and Juana Calidad, work on those five dresses. You know that it will take some time.” Tere utters, “yes of course.” Juana Calidad tells her, “Juana Valentina there’s only going to be four dresses. I won’t be participating.” Juana Valentina tells her, “again Juana Calidad with the same topic. I have already told you the chorus with us four the topic is now closed.” Juana Calidad tells her, “you don’t understand I don’t think I’m capable of doing this.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh nun do this for me. If this was for you, I would surely help you.” Tere tells her, “yes that’s correct.” Juana Valentina tells her, “now listen here Juana Matilde. This concert isn’t just for you, were all in this together. Just like the fight, the dance marathon. Everything that we have done, do you understand?” Juana Matilde sarcastically tells her, “yes Dona boss.” Ruben shows up, “hey hello how are my sisters doing?” Ruben greets everyone with a kiss, Juana Calidad covers herself with Juana Bautista’s curtains. “Ave maria purisima.” Ruben utters, “sin pecado concebido. How are you Juana Valentina?” She moves away, and simply nods. “Yeah hello how are you doing?” Ruben tells them, “everything is ready for all of you to move back to the pink house.” Everyone gets very excited. Juana Manny tells him, “we can do this tomorrow morning.” Juana Valentina tells them, “no no no it will be the day after tomorrow. I have already spoken too Judge Geremias Guerra. Tomorrow were going to be concentrating on that concert. All of you already know this.” Ruben tells them, “fine then I’ll contact the truck you all just get ready for that day then. Just like godfather said.” Juana Matilde goes too him, “your just simply divine. Your the perfect brother, hey take me too bed see you all tomorrow.”

The next morning, Juana Valentina goes to the graphics and typography shop. She argues with the manager, and basically begs them. In the end she gets half off the job. Mauricio and Juana Calidad, are shown around the stadium by the mayor. Then Juana Calidad and Tere start making the costumes. Juana Calidad wants it longer, when it should be shorter. Juana Valentina fights with Juana Matilde about what she wants to wear. In the end she fights with everyone. Ruben fixes the job with the trucks. Then the girls start packing, later that night. Juana Matilde is furious, that all the dresses look the same. While once again, Juana Calidad is concerned with the length of the dress. Juana Valentina then is angry, that that two still aren’t ready for the move.

Juana Valentina goes to Don Calixto giving him a hug. “Don Calixto thank you so very much, for permitting us to stay here in your home. You’ve treated us very well, we all know that it hasn’t been easy living in this house all together.” Juana Matilde hugs her father, “oh dad I’m going to miss you. Thank you for everything.” Juana Manny is the next one to hug him. Next is Juana Calidad. Juana Valentina tells him, “well in regards to Dona Dona well you know.” Calixto tells them, “hey you don’t have to tell me nothing about that. I wanted everyone together, but in the end life doesn’t always permit that.” Juana Bautista tells him, “oh father destiny is that way but now always capricious. Something better always come out of these. Including things that turn out terrible, could be good as well.” Juana Valentina tells him, “were done packing everything up and the move will be early tomorrow morning.” Ruben tells her, “the truck its coming tomorrow at eight.” Juana Valentina tells them, “then that means we have to wake up at six sharp. Now then before I forget, remember to tape it up tightly with that black tape. Suitcases locked, you have too be careful. Now then the truck will only be making one trip. So girls please, don’t forget nothing. I’m telling you Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen here girl I’ve lived my entire life. Without knowing you girl, I’ve always fixed myself without no problems. So hey don’t you worry about me.” Juana Valentina tells them, “one more thing remember to put your names on the boxes. Everyone’s name has to be on it. So then the distribution of the boxes are sent, to the right room over at the pink house. Are you all hearing me?” Calixto tells them, “now then tomorrow night I’ll go by the house. Then the next day I have to head to the ranch. The day after that, I have to see the mayor. He’s driving me crazy, he says he wants to talk to me about the harvest festival. He’s overjoyed, for he sees wonderful moments for corozal in the near future.” Juana Manny utters, “that’s great news.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then its late and time for bed. Everyone have a good night, say goodbye to everyone lets go now.”

Once she’s gone, Juana Manny looses it. “She talks for us, she decides for us. I’ve had about enough of this.” Juana Bautista tells her, “she’s the oldest Juana Manny.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh no Juana Bautista one minute. She might be the oldest sister but. Well now she’s acting like the oldest more than before. Yes I’m getting a rum.” Calixto utters, “one for me daughter.” Juana Valentina yells out, “now hurry it up already. Remember we still have a lot of moving too be done.” Juana Bautista tells them, “its best we all head up there. We don’t want any more screaming.” Juana Matilde angrily tells him, “see we can’t even finish our rum.” Ruben tells her, “hey don’t pay her any attention.” Juana Matilde tells them, “you have too do something.”

Once they’re gone, Calixto looks at Ruben. “Like my comparde Geremias says my daughter is a rafaga. Ruben things are so very different, now that your sisters have arrived. Well before things were quite monotonous. Greys and boring. Once they arrived, there is joyful and light. Yes those juanas showed up at a great time.” Ruben tells him, “yes good timing.”

Tuesday has arrived, and once again Juana Valentina is ordering people around. Ruben tells a guy, “do this first.” Juana Valentina tells him, “no the bed then that.” Ruben tells her, “but I told him this first then he can take the bed.” Juana Valentina tells him, “please the bed first my life. In the end Ruben takes the desk while the guy takes the bed. Next to arrive is Mauricio and Juana Calidad. Now hurry it up, for it costing us more if we take our time.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh thanks to saint astokio bendita. That everything will go back too normal here. The house yes was very beautiful, but when Dona Dona was around. I became quite nervous. Mauricio have you already confessed yourself.” Mauricio ask, “what for?” Juana Calidad tells him, “with what you did to poor Manuel Efe. I know that he took it in stride. But we made him suffer, and making people suffer. Well that’s a sin.” Mauricio tells her, “yes today I will confess.” Juana Calidad tells him, “fine then I’ll go with you then.” Ruben asks, “where do you want this in the same spot as before?” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes please oh Ruben how much is this going to be costing us?” Ruben tells her, “oh don’t worry I made a good deal with them. They will come charge us, with the harvest is sold.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well its great you made such a great deal. For we really don’t have a lot of money. Well thinking about it clearly, there’s more than I was hoping. Thank you god.”

Juana Matilde yells out, “oh dear lord this simply can’t be. I am so very happy. I just feel, well quite relieved. Well in this house, I enjoyed so many good times with my sisters. Oh yes I also met you my life. Oh come over here, I just want too give you a big hug. Its like I was in a cage, and once again I’m free. I’m so very happy.” Juana Valentina yells out, “Juana Manny come down and pick this up.” Octavio asks, “hey what’s up with Juana Valentina she’s more bossy than usual.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh yes I just wished that I knew she’s become quite maddening.”

Orlando is with Juana Bautista in the kitchen. “Hey love who sent this?” Juana Bautista tells him, “oh Manuel Efe sent it. The card says, well to say welcome back to your old home.” Orlando tells her, “that guy is pretty strange. I don’t know how that guy put up with what. Your sisters and the guys did too him on the beach.” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen one thing about Manuel Efe that’s quite clear.” Orlando ask, “how do you know what did you read his cards as well?” Juana Bautista tells him, “no not only do the cards talk about a person. Even the gestures of a person, the way one behaves. Even when people talk.” Juana Valentina arrives, “oh Juana Bautista don’t oh forget it.” Juana Bautista tells her, “hey don’t fall apart now everything is going quite well.” Juana Valentina tells her, “its just not easy.” Orlando asks, “oh my love what do you mean don’t fall now Juana Valentina?” Juana Bautista tells him, “I mean her organization spirit. The quicker were organized the better.”

Manuel Efe goes to sincelejo. He arrives at Yolanda’s ranch house. “Oh man this woman sure has a lot of money. Definately my cousin…” Yolanda happily tells him, “it can’t be Manuel Efe Cuadradro. When I left corozal, I thought I’d never see you again in my life.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh Yolanda Del Cabrales come here. I need you.” Yolanda tells him, “if its a declaration of love I’m not up for that.” Manuel Efe tells her, “no not that. Its a need for vengence, I have a plan but I need your help.” Yolanda tells him, “I’m thinking it has something too do with the salguero’s.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well your thinking right.” Yolanda tells him, “well then you can count on me my life.”

Dona Dona is singing and dusting her house. “Oh at last I am the queen of my house once again. I’m able to breath before knowing those intruders, aren’t in every corner of my house.” Calixto shows up, “hi dear I’m so happy to hear that your so very happy. My day is fixed when ever I hear you.” Dona Dona tells him, “well don’t you feel that the day is clearer. More comfortable, more pleasant.” Calxito tells her, “hey I just see it the same. There’s nothing strange.” Dona Dona tells him, “you need eyes to see that there are. Many things that pass through your nose. That you don’t capture, well without those girls. Things will go back to the way things used to be. Oh yes but its a shame nothing is like it was before.” Calixto utteres, “dam it I better not say anything in the end the old story resurfaces.” Dona Dona gets the phone, “hello house of the cuadradro de salguero’s. Oh hello Maria Delia daughter. No Ruben isn’t here, yes I also know he’s not at the office. No he’s with his step-sisters, they are moving back to the pink house today. Yes he’s helping them move, like they alone can’t do it. Hey maybe its best you call over there.” Calixto simply has a rum.

Over at the house, Juana Calidad asks Ruben. “How much?” Ruben tell her, “75000.” Juana Calidad utters, “75000 from your house to here. They didn’t use all that tank of gas. That is unbelieveable. Now here you go, count it again.” Ruben tells her, “well thank you its good.” Juana Valentina yells out, “enough Juana Matilde do be careful. Oh man come on help me out already.” Juana Calidad tells him, “Ruben you know something if this keeps up. You and everyone will be angry at her. He takes off, and Juana Calidad counts the money once more. Wait a minute, what this can’t be I must have counted wrong. 2 350 more? Oh no I think I’m going crazy. But something weird is happening here. Oh dear lord, heavenly saint Manuel Efe giving us money. While were laughing at him, oh do forgive me lord.”

Manuel Efe in sincelejo fixes Yolanda drinks, Yolanda happily accepts. “Man how could you leave. Without telling me anything, plus if you would have told me. I would have done the impossible. To stick around, hey just to watch and enjoy myself.” Yolanda tells him, “oh my life you should have seen that fame. Everyone was sitting down, they were like waiting for me. There was also, that pompous Judge Geremias Guerra. Oh and your aunt, I’m surprised she didn’t get a heart attack.” Manuel Efe tells her, “my poor aunt daaa I can’t deny you. I would have died to see the face, of my cousin Rubencho.” Yolanda tells him, “hey you should have seen the face of Juana Valentina. Oh man you would have died.” Manuel Efe tells her, “now then lets discuss why I came. Jolly you have managed, to get your revenge on Ruben and Juana Valentina. You did it quite well, but I think the wound has to be deeper. Jolly they humilated me once more. Again they humilated me quite strongly. Now this has no forgiveness.” Yolanda tells him, “yes of course not then what have you thought about?” Manuel Efe tells her, “I have a great plan on destroying them. I want them to cry, I want them to pay for everything that they have done for me. I want them to be indebted to their throats.” Yolanda tells him, “ok I’m hearing you bombies.”

Juana Valentina orders Miguel, which annoys Juana Matilde. “Listen here you can’t order Miguel. For he’s helping me out.” Juana Valentina tells her, “but there’s still a lot of boxes to move around.” Juana Matilde utters, “did you see that this bites?” Juana Valentina tells Juana Manny. “Now then Juana Manny, take all your boxing equipment and put them in your room. Instead of leaving them out in the patio. Hurry it up, we have to do this quickly. Now Tere don’t be so slow, go on be quicker.” Todoelmundo tells him, “don’t worry Tere I’ll help you out. As long as I’m with Terezalsura, I’ll be fine.” She sweatly utters, “come with me Todoelmundo my love.” Juana Matilde complains, “hey anybody see my guitar. I don’t know where I put it.” Juana Valentina yells out, “now everyone hurry hurry.” Juana Bautisa tells her, “listen here your not going to find it anywhere in this house.” Juana Matilde crying ask, “oh don’t tell me someone robbed it on the way here?” Juana Bautista tells her, “we will discuss that later girl.” Juana Matilde utters, “oh yes now I remember. Oh yes I pawned it, I’m such a brute.” Juana Calidad ask, “Juana Matilde you pawn it why? You should have told me, that you needed money.” Juana Matilde tells her, “no fresh I just needed to buy a gift for myself. Hey why would I ask you money, for a gift for myself.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh dear you shouldn’t have done that. Next time, ask me for the money.” Juana Matilde calls out, “Ruben I need help in my room. Could you please help me out?” Ruben utters, “alright sister what ever you want.”

They don’t get far, when Maria Delia shows up. “Ruben my life.” Juana Caldiad utters, “ave purisima.” Maria Delia tells them, “oh yes Dona Dona told me you all were here. I didn’t realize you had so much stuff.” Ruben tells her, “Maria Delia we need too talk.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then everyone I must tell you something. Tonight everything has to be finished. For tomorrow first thing in the morning, we being preparations for the concert. Now if god wants, then by tomorrow afternoon. The graphic and typography will be done with the posters and signs. I’m going to need you guys, to help me put them up. Has everyone heard, Poncho? Inform your father, that you won’t be working at the dolorosa tomorrow afternoon heard me. Now then everyone, what is with nobody moving around.” Juana Bautista simply stares at her in disbelief, and watches everyone’s reaction to Juana Valentina’s cold demanding tone.

(Poor Poncho, he’s the friend not the servant.)

Over in sincelejo Yolanda is on the phone, “yes yes the date and time are correct. Everything will be suitable, yes in sincelejo. Yes thank you very much. Now my life everything is ready, at the location we will finish all the details.” Manuel Efe tells her, “now Jolly I think its best that nobody sees me there. I don’t want to be related to what’s going too happen.” Yolanda tells him, “let me make one thing clear. I won’t be putting any money towards the salguero’s.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well I’m not putting any money in this either. Well if I have to, this doesn’t matter. I want those blasted juanas to cry tears of blood. I will put some in.”

That night, Ruben takes Maria Delia home to his room. “I need to talk to you.” Maria Delia tells him, “Rubensito you have me quite intrigued. You have never said, that you needed to talk too me. If you have too, I’m guessing it must be very important.” Ruben tells him, “yes what I have to tell you is quite important.” Maria Delia ask, “my life what’s wrong? Don’t tell me again, that your mother is sick again.” Ruben tells her, “no no no.” Maria Delia ask, “its your father not feeling well?” Ruben tells her, “no.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh dear lord the crops are ruined again.” Ruben tells her, “well of course not. Your not letting me talk, its about us. Yours and mine marriage. Do you remember Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Maria Delia tells him, “well how can one forget that senora. If she’s involved in this, well then this issues isn’t going to be good.” Ruben tells her, “well then I’m going to be frank with you Maria Delia. When I worked for her, when she met me. She liked me on the spot, when she was my boss. All she did was go after me, and she flirted with me me everywhere.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh my dear I saved you from the woman’s claws. Plus don’t you remember, I discovered you two at that restaurant.” Ruben tells her, “well then when I quit.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh yes I do thank you for everything that you did for me.” Ruben angrily tells her, “now Maria Delia let me talk alright.” Maria Delia tells him, “hey don’t talk too me that way. I’m quite nervous Ruben.”

Ruben continues his tale, “well she followed me to corozal. She continued persuing me, while I kept on running away.” Maria Delia tells him, “well because you are engaged too me and were going to get married.” Ruben tells her, “I’m a man I just couldn’t hold back until.” Maria Delia tells him, “see I know that you have held back because you love me so very much my love.” Ruben tells her, “are you going to let me talk yes or no?” Maria Delia utters, “sorry.” Ruben tells her, “I couldn’t hold back I fell into temptation.” Maria Delia asks, “what do you mean you fell?” Ruben tells her, “well I am not going to go into details. But when she lived at the pink house, I went too her. We kissed, then we finished where it all ended.” Maria Delia tells her, “well you finish where your suppose to finish these things?” Ruben asks, “where do you think generally it end?” Maria Delia cries, “oh this is going to kill me. If those crystal tears, goes inside of me and I die. It will be all your fault.” Ruben smiles and tells her, “oh Maria Delia your now cured just look.” Maria Delia tells him, “yes I’m crying like always. Oh but Ruben, how could you do this too me. How could you have done this?” Ruben tells her, “well the thing is she has made it public. She told my parents, my godfather, and all my sisters. I understand, that after I have told you this. That you might not want to love or marry me. Well then I fully understand, even if you want to cancel my wedding.”

(Ruben is so very cruel to Maria Delia. I’m surprised she doesn’t realize, that he doesn’t love her.)

Maria Delia goes straight to Dona Dona. “Dear what happened? Dear don’t cry its very dangerous.” Dona Dona ask, “now dear do tell me what happened too you?” Maria Delia tells her, “its for Rubensito Dona.” Dona Dona tells her, “but your crying they are not crystal tears. But now there regular tears again.” Maria Delia tells her, “yes I know that I’m crying because I just found out. About that woman and my Rubensito.” Dona Dona tells her, “I see and who told you.” Maria Delia tells her, “from Rubensito.” Dona Dona tells her, “daughter relax please Maria Delia. Your not going to get nothing by crying. Listen you shouldn’t be crying over that woman. She doesn’t deserve it, especially now that your showing up your real tears again.” Maria Delia tells her, “that woman deserves the very worst Dona Dona. What she did was simply horrible, it just doesn’t have a name.” Dona Dona tells her, “yes I fully agree on you on that part. Ruben Calixto fell in a trap of a viper. I am sure, he didn’t do it voluntary. He was a victim of that woman. Oh Maria Delia he does love you so very much Maria Delia. He wouldn’t do this too you.” Maria Delia tells her, “but he told me he understand if I want to cancel our arrangement.” Dona Dona tells her, “dear it was that much of deal.” Maria Delia tells her, “look Dona Dona I just don’t know I’ve very hurt by this.” Dona Dona tells her, “now dear sit down. We women have to suffer so very much. Take this as a preperation for matrimony. Just look at me, after being married for 32 years. My husband showed up, with five girls that have different mothers.” Maria Delia tells her, “oh poor thing you Dona Dona. You still must be suffering so very much because of that.” Dona Dona tells her, “even because of that I’m still married too Mr. Salguero. Well then why are you going to break up your arrangement. Over something so well so little. Of what my son did too you. I’m telling you it wasn’t his intention. Just think about that.” Maria Delia simply brushes away her tears.

Next morning at the pink house, Juana Matilde asks. “Tere don’t you think that Juana Valentina has been acting quite strange lately?” Tere tells her, “strange how so daughter?” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh I don’t know. It just that it bites, she’s just so very bossy. Hey she won’t even let you talk. She has decided everything.” Tere tells her, “oh girl its not like that at all. The thing is she feel pretty bad, you know over that contract business with Juana Manny. It just went really bad, she doesn’t want the same thing too occur with your concert my love please understand.” Juana Matilde tells him, “no that’s no excuse what so ever.” Juana Valentina comes down, “what’s all that yapping. Now then I’m going to check the typography to see how things are going. If your not on top of this, well then things don’t work out right. Oh this is unbelievable, now did you contact los sonsoneros.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh I forgot.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh come on what is wrong with your head. Now right now call them. You make sure the guys are here, for I am going too need them. Do you hear me?” Juana Matilde tells her, “see that its like she has a turbine in the stomach.” Tere tells her, “hey have a lot of patience that’s all.”

Over at the salguero house, Dona Dona angrily asks. “Now why did you tell her?” Ruben tells her, “no mother I couldn’t lie too her our marriage would have ended up nowhere. When its behind a big lie like that.” Dona Dona tells him, “I didn’t ask you to lie too her. Just make sure that suffering was erased.” Ruben asks, “suffering is that what you call a deception?” Dona Dona tells him, “oh Ruben Calixto you want me to get something?” Ruben tells her, “I’m only acting the way you taught me. One must be frank and honest.” Dona Dona tells him, “well then now its my fault?” Ruben tells her, “no its mine. That’s why I told Maria Delia, its best that we cancel the wedding.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes that is what she told me. Now then did she agree to this?” Ruben tells her, “she didn’t tell me nothing? She just started crying, and then headed off too your room. Well then what did she tell you?” Dona Dona tells him, “no she didn’t communicate me any decision. But hopefully she doesn’t pay you any attention.” Ruben tells her, “see the best treament for her was for her too know the truth. She can now cry without no problems.” Dona Dona simply shakes her head.

Todoelmundo is helping out Juana Valentina. “Listen please do me a favour and bring in the rest. Hurry it up Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo utters, “do I have another option? Man for Manuel Efe to accept such a bad joke. In such a good way, man the entire world doesn’t understand this.” Manuel Efe parks, and heads inside.

Inside everyone sees the posters. “There beautiful.” Juana Manny asks, “but were not sure yet that the stadium is ready for the 17th.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes it is for I checked myself. Its on the 17th at five.” Miguel tells Juana Matilde, “hey your concert is now a done deal.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes Miguel do you think. That Gloria Estefan had all those people, helping her do everything as well?” Juana Valentina looks at everyone, “guys listen up to what I am going too tell you. We need you all to paste these posters up all over town. The fastest this is up, the fastest people will find out about the concert.” Juana Calidad ask, “and the tickets?” Juana Valentina tells her, “those are already so you don’t have to worry about that. I did them when I was at the typograph place. You know it wasn’t that expensive. In fact I neogtiated it as a packaged deal. That’s finished as well.” Juana Calidad tells her, “then all that’s left is too sell them as soon as possible.” Juana Valentina tells them, “every one is paying 10000.” Juana Calidad ask, “charging 10000 will gets such some gains?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I already did the accounts and everything is going to turn out great. Later I’ll tell you, how much we owe to the typographer. Oh and again find out what happened with. Juana Calidad I’m talking too you. Find out if that italian guy sent the money to that account.” Juana Matilde ask, “Juana Valentina don’t you think your doing everything girl? Well I don’t know, I’m just saying. That we four have an opinion to yes help out with things.” Juana Valentina tells them, “well of course everyone has a job too do. For example, you did you call the sononeros yet?” Juana Matilde utters, “I forgot.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I told you many times already too do this.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen Juana Valentina I’m telling you in your face. Your boring me.” Juana Calidad tells her, “Juana Matilde no more.” Mauricio tells them, “I have a better idea we put up the flyers. We have my truck, and Miguel, Octavio and Todoelmundo we will all help with the posters.” Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe has arrived.” Everyone moans, Juana Matilde utters, “just great this is all that we needed.”

Juana Calidad goes to Manuel Efe, “ave maria purisima.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes sin pecado concebida. Well then how is everyone? Please don’t leave that door open, for this isn’t europe. Some robbers can show up, and rob you guys blind in a matter of seconds. Well when I saw movement in this pink house, well right here I said too myself. Yes the juanas have to be moving. They must be needed my help like always. Here I am to help like always. What do you need, what do you want me too do?” Juana Valentina tells him, “you can help the guys put the flyers up.” Manuel Efe ask, “why me you have Mauricio Octavio and Todoelmundo.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen if everyone cooperates we will finish earlier. It has to be finish as soon as possible, so help us out alright. Hey Octavio go and open the door, since your closer my life.” Juana Manny notices and gets angry, “Juana Valentina don’t you dare talk to Octavio in that fashion.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey I didn’t say nothing wrong. All I told him was that he should open the door. Now did I say anything wrong?” Manuel Efe tells her, “well of course not.” Maria Delia shows up, “hello everyone I came by to see how everyone was.” Everyone simply utters, “hello Maria Delia.” Orlando jokenly tells her, “listen Maria Delia don’t say you want to help out. Or else Juana Valentina, will asks you to put up flyers and posters all over town.” Everyone laughs, Juana Valentina tells him. “Hey that doesn’t make me laugh not a single bit.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yeah I didn’t think it was funny either bad joke.” Juana Bautista tells her, “girl it was just a joke.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey I don’t like it that he makes fun of me.” Orlando tells her, “listen sorry Juana Valentina it was just a silly joke.” Juana Bautista tells her, “hey he didn’t say it intentional.” Maria Delia grabs her, “hey Juana Valentina I really need to talk too you alone.”

 

EPISODE 87

Juana Valentina tells her, “with me ok sure come with me.” Poncho tells them, “if my mother met Juana Valentina. She would say she’s a zambeto.” Miguel ask, “what’s that?” Poncho tells them, “that’s what my mother would call me. For when I was a child, I was running all over the place. I couldn’t sit still yes a zambeto.” The group simply laugh. Juana Calidad tells Mauricio, “oh Mauricio lately well I don’t know. But Juana Valentina, is behaving well she’s gotten quite fatty. Oh dear lord, what if its a sin to say that. Please forgive me senor.” Mauricio tells her, “Cadi don’t you worry about that I’ll be right back.” Juana Calidad continues praying. When Manuel Efe goes next too her. “Juana Calidad how goes everything?” Juana Calidad tells him, “thank you well you know because of the money.” Manuel Efe ask, “money?” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh Manuel Efe don’t be an idiot thank you.” She leaves, and he simply utters. “No problem, what money?”

Upstairs Juana Valentina is talking with Maria Delia. “Listen I came here to get your advice. You are my friend, I remember when you helped me out with Rubensito. When we went to sincelejo, to deal with Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh yes I remember it perfectly.” Maria Delia tells her, “this time around I really need to asks your advice.” Juana Valentina ask, “me what is it?” Maria Delia tells her, “my Rubensito oh I hate to say it but its the truth. Rubensito played me, he was with that woman Yoland Del Cabrales.” Juana Valentina asks, “and why are you telling me this Maria Delia?” Maria Delia tells her, “well the thing is I need your advice. For I need to know, if I should cancel my wedding plans with Rubensito. Tell me what I should do?” Juana Valentina tells her, “Maria Delia that’s a private thing between the two of you. Its just your decision alone, the truth is I just don’t want to meddle into this.” Maria Delia tells her, “but Juana Valentina I’m so offended feel so hurt over what he did too me. Well I don’t know, what too think about. I’ve thought about so many things, but in reality I don’t know what too do. I even thought, why don’t I go to Houston to visit Willy. To clear my head a bit, but Willy won’t care about my case. For I am already cured.” Juana Valentina ask, “so your cured? Now you don’t get crystal tears?” Maria Delia tells her, “no they stop crystalizing when Ruben was going to leave for that trip. He was planning on leaving me, well now that I had planned on leaving him it fixed itself. Oh I don’t know, should I leave him. What do you say Juana Valentina?” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen girl these are your problems. You must figure that out on your own. Nobody can tell you what too do.” Maria Delia tells her, “I need an opinion of someone who isn’t interested. From someone that has nothing to do with all of this problem. Someone who isn’t intergrated in this issue. Listen I’m not going to do, what you tell me too do either but. I really need to hear from you, for your my best friend Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen get married forget about what occured with him and that senora.”

(What about Maria Delia’s other rich friends. Why didn’t she seek them out?)

Out in one area, the guys are putting up flyers. Mauricio tells Miguel, “see everything that were doing for your girlfriend.” Miguel tells them, “see all of them are mixed into this.” Manuel Efe instead of helping, simply holds the flyers then gives it to the guys to put up. Mauricio tells them, “what I don’t understand is why Juana Valentina is forcing Juana Calidad to be in that blasted chorus. For if she doesn’t want too do it.” Octavio tells her, “listen being a part of that chorus is important. Not only are the voices but also the legs.” Mauricio tells them, “hey I’m not telling you again. I know exactly that your talking about Juana Calidad. I warned you, don’t you dare insult her.” Octavio tells him, “oh yes the politician protecting the untouchable. Listen what I think is this, Juana Valentina organizes everything. Juana Matilde is the one, that likes too show off. But the others, are always working and nobody recognizes that. Well I just think that my Juana Manny. Should be brighter that’s all.” Miguel tells him, “listen Juana Manny already her had chance with that fight. Now its Juana Matilde’s turn.” Mauricio tells them, “yeah and what about Juana Calidad? Her job, is also very important. Her job is taking care of the money. That’s way important than anything, but nobody recognizes that.” Orlando tells them, “listen all of them have to be recognized that they are talented in their own way. If were talking about talent, lets talk about Juana Bautista is a girl who has a lot of talent. Hey nobody recognizes that. When are they going to recognize that?”

Todoelmundo yells out, “now enough of the arguing and get back to work. Or if you start fighting, your going to regret what your going too say. Just like the spanish cuban problem of america in 1988. Apparently in the world spanish history, Mariano Gonzalo Arno Condeluca said. It could have been adverted.” Poncho tells them, “yes Todoelmundo but that story is a story about a battle.” Todoelmundo tells them, “anyway the general prince of the land didn’t want to give independence to the land. Instead he waited till 1997. For the situation to get hotter.” Poncho tells him, “enough Todoelmundo the worst subject that I hated in school was that of history. I won’t put up with it in the middle of the street.” Todoelmundo tells them, “all I am saying is stop arguing. For a little fight, can have enormous consequences like a battle. That’s all that I’m saying.” Gualberto shows up, and tells them. “Listen lets just finish putting these all over town.” Manuel Efe tells him, “here grab this you might need these.” Then he slowly observes the group.

Evening has fallen, over at the pink house the furniture is moved and the dance practice has begun. “Now then Juana Matilde, your up here dancing here and there. You have all this spot, to do what ever you want. For it doesn’t matter, while were going to be here in the back.” Sarcastically Juana Matilde tells her, “oh yes thank you so very much for your suggestions.” Juana Valentina tells her, “if you want to move in the back that’s fine. Then we can see how the cheograph is doing.” Juana Calidad freaks out, “no no Juana Valentina I can’t do this. I just feel bad about this.” Juana Valentina tells her, “do me a favor. We have already dicussed this topic. Were not going to have another problem.” Juana Calidad tells her, “but I just feel.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no more.” Juana Matilde asks, “what are we going to practice with out no music?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes well start.” Juana Matilde tells her, “but I don’t know I’m just saying.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now when the song changes we do this.” Juana Calidad is horrifed and grabs her breasts.” Juana Valentina grabs her, “no enough what is with this scandal please. Juana Calidad please were going to look terrible.” Juana Calidad tells her, “fine use another move that one no.” Juana Valentina tells them, “no were going to do it with that.” Juana Matilde tells her, “you know something she’s going to have to learn it.” Juana Valentina tells her, “enough continue.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh yes I knew you would say that. Juana Valentina starts singing, and she tell her. Your not suppose too sing.” Juana Valentina tells her, “sorry but I was just concentrating on the steps.”

Tere gets the door, as they are just getting into the groove. The guys storm in and go to their girls. Miguel yells out, “the town is now covered with posters. So everyone now knows about Juana Matilde’s concert.” Juana Matilde tells them, “oh really thank you Miguel.” Juana Valentina ask, “really? Poncho tells her, “we just have a few left we will finish tomorrow. Just look at me, I’m covered with paste all over. I’m like one of those pinatas.” Juana Valentina annoyed tells them, “the idea was that you were suppose to finish all of them today. Anyway do it tomorrow morning.” Juana Manny gets angry and asks, “yeah why don’t you tell them as well how they should dress?” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then were going to have to continue with the practice. Juana Matilde tells them, “but Juana Calidad has to figure out the steps still.” Poncho starts dancing around, “if you want I’ll teach Juana Calidad how to dance.” Juana Valentina yells out, “all of you are disturbing our practice. Now everyone silence.”

(Poncho stops dancing, which is a shame he’s a nice dancer.)

Over at the salguero house, Ruben is looking over some files. While Dona Dona goes towards him. “Your going to the office tomorrow right?” Ruben tells her, “yes I’m just revising the numbers right now. Now on your way, well go to the hotel and tell Todoelmundo. That I need to see him tomorrow, for I need him.” Ruben tells her, “yes what ever you say.” Ophelia opens the door, and lets in Maria Delia.” Maria tells them, “good evening how is everyone?” Dona Dona tells her, “hello Maria Delia how are you doing today? You seem very relaxed today.” Maria Delia tells her, “oh yes I’m more relaxed right now. Well I have reflexed a lot, well I have decided to forgive my Rubensito. Yes and don’t you dare do it again.” Ruben tells her, “but I was unfaithful Maria Delia.” Dona Dona happily tells him, “well you heard her Ruben Calixto. She has forgiven you. You should be so very happy, with your future wife. She’s so very understanding.” Maria Delia asks, “so that woman left corozal right?” Ruben tells her, “but that doesn’t mean she might return. She lives in sincelejo, its still close by.” Maria Delia tells her, “let me do this Rubensito I’m going to confide in you. This time around, I’m going to forgive you. But after we get married, I’m not going to leave your side for one single minute. So something that terrible, doesn’t occur again.” She then gives him a big hug. Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe has arrived.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh good the godfather of the wedding. How are you doing?” Manuel Efe stares at her breasts, then utters. “Oh yes I’ve come to visit all of you. Oh aunt.” Ruben angrily utters, “today isn’t my day.”

Tere and Juana Calidad are working on the costumes. But as they work, all Juana Calidad does is pray. Juana Valentina enters, “so am I interrupting?” Juana Calidad tells her, “no relax were just praying the rosary of maria that’s all.” Juana Valentina asks, “I’m just wondering how the work is going?” Juana Calidad tells her, “things are going thanks to god.” Juana Valentina tells them, “we need the dresses to be finished as fast as possible. All five of them, but you know what I was thinking.” Juana Calidad asks, “may I talk to you for a minute Juana Valentina. Look I don’t want too participate in the chorus.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Calidad girl what you don’t understand is your a juana. You must help out.” Juana Calidad tells her, “you have to understand.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no I don’t have to listen Juana Calidad. I’m simply bored of that topic. You have too learn, how to live in the real world girl. You have already left that convent, with those other clestinal sisters. Understand that, put that clearly in your head girl. You are going to participate in this chorus.I don’t want to talk about this topic any more. This topic has been closed and that’s final. Do you understand me? Look at me, do you understand me?” Juana Calidad angrily throw the dress at her, and leaves the room. Juana Valentina tells her, “enough your a very rude girl.” Tere tells her, “that’s enough Juana Valentina. What the hell is going on with you?” Juana Valentina tells her, “what Juana Calidad has to realize she must live in the real world. She has too know, in this life one is alone. Nobody is going too help her Terezalsura. I am not going to be here with her forever. You know that very well.” Tere tells her, “no listen you have changed too much. You shouldn’t treat your sisters. Like you’ve been treating them. Your not like this.” Juana Valentina tells her, “but there’s been so much too do. I’ve been just concentrating on this and nothing else.” Tere tells her, “I’m not an idiot. What’s wrong with you Juana Valentina?” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen you wanted me to stop thinking about Ruben. Well I have, do you yes or no?” Tere utters, “yes.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well then let me do it my way Terezalsura.” Tere angrily tells her, “your sisters shouldn’t pay in what occured between you and Ruben.”

Manuel Efe takes Maria Delia to the hotel bar. “I really think we should have brought Rubensito with us. Thank you.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well the idea came too me. When I was bringing you home. If you want we could call him. Maria Delia I just think he was pretty tired. You know with all that work, he has too do that boy.” Maria Delia tells him, “well then yes then lets leave him alone then. You know he has his attentions on the harvest and business. Plus also he has too deal with his sisters. You know he was so kind, he helped them out with their move. He’s so divine.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes yes now then talking about the sisters. Well there’s something, that’s bothering me so very much Maria Delia.” Maria Delia ask, “is it something too do with Ruben and his sisters.” Manuel Efe tells her, “no its just them I just see something that I simply don’t like.” Maria Delia asks, “and what have you seen?” Manuel Efe tells her, “well I don’t know if I should be telling you this. It seems they are fighting out, to who the dominante one is among them.” Maria Delia tells him, “I don’t understand you Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe touches her leg and tells her, “before they were very united. Well now no.” Maria Delia moves his hands away. “Yes I have also noticed, that its the truth. Well the thing is, I have been in my things. I really don’t notice, what other people are doing. Do you think I’m very selfish Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe tells her, “well no of course not. I’ll tell you what’s been going on Maria Delia. Juana Matilde feels she’s quite superior. She thinks she’s the star, because she’s the only one that sings. Well now that the concert is coming up. She’s going to be the main protagonist.” Maria Delia tells him, “really is that what she thinks?”

Manuel Efe tells her, “well Juana Manny she thinks she’s superior because she’s the only one that knows how to box. She has the guts to go into that ring, even thought Robusta Coronado almost destroyed her soul. Well she’s pretty mad, she wants to take out that thorn.” Maria Delia tells him, “is that how things really are Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe tells her, “the nun she thinks she’s superior because well even though she looks shy and timid. She’s superior because she deals with the economic part of the house.” Maria Delia asks, “don’t tell me that Juana Valentina is mixed into this as well?” Manuel Efe tells her, “no Juana Valentina don’t talk about her. She’s the oldest one and the worse, she’s the bossy one and all of them have to do what she says. The first one that arrived in Corozal. The one that brought all her sisters.” Maria Delia tells him, “well at least Juana Bautista doesn’t think that way.” Manuel Efe tells her, “Juana Bautista the scientific one. Daaa she thinks she’s god. Every word she says, is the truth. That’s what it is, she feels she’s the superior one.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh Manuel Efe I didn’t capture any of that well nothing.” Manuel Efe tells her, “listen don’t worry about it lately I’ve been spending more time with them than you. But just be careful for your going to get married to Rubencho. Your going to be their step-sister. I think what you should do, is get more closer too them. Be a great friend too all of them, every single one of them.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh yes your correct Manuel Efe. Here I am always paying attention to Rubensito’s needs. I don’t notice anything else, yes I’m going to get closer too them. Oh I’ve been so selfish.”

The next morning, Juana Valentina is being bossy once more. “Gualberto my life put them up nicely. Come on everyone put up more. Poncho thank you so very much for your collaboration. Thank you for allowing us to put it on your wall. Hey how about you lot, how are things going? Oh yes that’s great. If nobody sees it, they are blind. Continue putting it on.”

Juana Manny tells Octavio, “oh my dear your an expert on this. My hands are big, only to fight with others in the ring. Or too fix women’s hair my love.” Orlando yells out, “hey Juana Valentina listen we were talking about radio. How much do you think, they are going to charge us for publicity for that concert?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes I’ve already thought about that. We have to make a lot of publicity. Hey Mauricio, could you talk to your father. Well to see if he can talk to the same people. That helped with the stadium, so they can announce the concert on the radio? See if we can get a discount or something.” Mauricio tells her, “yes of course.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes and remember don’t forget about it. Now what else was I going to say. Oh Octavio and Poncho, you two are in charge. Now come over here my life, listen I want a humongeous banner. Make it very lovely, and decorative are you hearing me?” Juana Manny utters, “yes we heard you it will be made. Whether we want to or not.” Octavio tells her, “yes it will look great so don’t you worry isn’t that right Poncho?” Poncho tells them, “I’m only going to say one thing. If the job at the theatre turned out great. Well so will this one then.” Juana Valentina tells him, “this one has to be really big my life.” Poncho tells her, “we will do it as big as you want.”

Ruben shows up and greets all his sisters. “Hi guys how are the posters doing? Juana Matilde, he gets a huge hug from her. Hi Manny, Cadi, Bautista. Everything looks great. Oh todoelmundo the man I came too see. Your like looking for a needle in the hay stack. I went to the hotel, and they told me you weren’t there. Then I asked Terezalsura, and she told me. You would be here helping put the posters.” Todoelmundo asks, “now then what do you want to do?” Ruben tells him, “look I don’t know.” Todoelmundo asks, “let me understand something your looking for me. Like a crazy man, and you don’t know why?” Ruben tells him, “no the one that knows is my mother. She would like you to go, to the house for she wants to see you.” Todoelmundo tells him, “ok then that’s something else all together. Were done putting up the posters, I’ll go now to see what your mother wants. Now I’m heading to the calixto house, anybody want me to drop them off?” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes me but I need to be droped off someplace.” She gets on, and Ruben sadly watches her leave. “Now everyone I have too continue my journey bye everyone. Take care bye.” Juana Matilde yells out, “hey man clean you cheek.” Ruben yells out, “bye gang.” They utter, “bye Ruben.” Juana Matilde utters, “he’s so divine.” Miguel asks, “hey come over here Juana Matilde. I’ve noticed that Ruben, treats all of you differently very kind and sweet. But with Juana Valentina he acts differently. Why is that?” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh no my love your crazy. Its the usual listen, nothing is wrong there. Its just that he’s busy with the harvest.” Miguel tells her, “yes your correct it has to be that.” Juana Matilde hugs him, “yes that’s right my love.”

Over at the salguero house, Calixto is talking with Dona Dona. “Well Ruben Calixto has been telling me. We should invest our money in something else all together. You know diversify, that we shouldn’t depend. On one big harvest.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes he’s correct. Just look what occured with us. Nobody guarantees us, that the plague will return. Or another one shows up.” Calixto tells her, “well if it rains our crops are drowned.” Dona Dona tells him, “well you know what I believe. This time around Ruben Calixto is thinking with his head.” Calixto tells her, “at first I thought this talk well it was. Well crazy, but you know I’ve always invested in the land. Its the only thing that I know. Yes I’ve been thinking, about it sincerly and yes its a good idea.” Dona Dona ask, “and what is your great idea?” Calixto tells her, “you know why don’t we invest in Manuel Efe’s textile factory. For you know he’s been talking, about that ever since he arrived from europe. Why don’t we become his associates.” Dona Dona tells him, “but you don’t know nothing about the textile business. Nor nothing about the fashion world Mr. Salguero.” Calixto tells her, “we don’t have too know. He makes the factory run. We would invest, and just get our profits back in what we give.”

Dona Dona tells him, “well it doesn’t sound that bad. Well we should relax, knowing that were dealing with the family. Its our guarantee, not like you Mr. Salguero who still trust in people’s words.” Calixto tells her, “fine I admit that I screwed up with the selling of compero. But I’m trying not to be so naive.” Todoelmundo arrives and asks, “may I come in. Hello Don Calixto and Dona Dona. Dona Dona you asked too see me?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes I did lets go in my room and talk in peace.” Calixto tells her, “hey wait I have to go back out too do some errands. So you two may stay right here.” Dona Dona tells him, “may things go well for you Mr. Salguero.” Todoelmundo tells Calixto, “well bye Don Calixto.” Dona Dona tells him, “well sit down Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells him, “yes thank you. Now then how may I help you Dona Dona?” Dona Dona tells him, “I asked you to come for I need you.” Todoelmundo tells her, “my motor-cycle is at your desposition Dona Dona.” Dona Dona tells him, “your motorcycle no but you yes. Since you work at the hotel, I’m guessing you know what’s going on over there right?” Todoelmundo tells her, “well I am aware of what’s going on. Like the entire world.” Dona Dona asks, “have you heard anything regarding those italian people. That showed up to do that movie?” Todoelmundo tells her, “all I know is that they changed their minds and decided to do the movie in Panama.” Dona Dona asks, “so you haven’t heard nothing in regards of them returning here by chance to corozal?” Todoelmundo tells her, “no but its a grand shame Dona Dona. For corozal is a city, that doesn’t have a chance to really show off its beauty to the international world.” Dona Dona ask, “now then if you hear anything. That they plan on returning, please inform me immedidately alright.” Todoelmundo tells her, “alright yes of course I’ll advise you Dona Dona.” Dona Dona tells him, “now you may go that was it.” Todoelmundo tells her, “alright be well.” Dona Dona tells him, “now don’t you dare tell anybody alright.” Todoelmundo tells her, “of course not seno.” Then she continues her crochet.

Yolanda finishes on the phone and tells him. “Now then Augusto is a politician friend of mine from this region. He’s doing this, because of his campaign. All he cares about, is that his name is everywhere. He’s quite interested in this, and will be doing this personally.” Manuel Efe tells her, “now the concert is on the 17th.” Yolanda tells him, “its more than a coincidence its a miracle.” Manuel Efe tells her, “lately our saints haven’t been helping us out. Now then 17,18,19.” Yolanda tells him, “those are the secured dates. Now then all you have to do is pay up. Look its not that much either.” Manuel Efe tells her, “of course I’ll pay anything. I just want to return that punch in the chin. That the juanas gave me. Now then what ever, now how much is it?” Yolanda tells him, “its just a misely 50000.” Manuel Efe asks, “so little he’s charging us.” Yolanda tells him, “hey your going to take advantage of this situation.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes of course. Hey are you also going into this business?” Yolanda tells him, “me no.” Manuel Efe ask, “then why help me?” Yolanda tells him, “my life to see another one of those juanas humilated. That satisfies me so very much.” Manuel Efe tells her, “no not just one but all of them. Now Jolly what are the steps, next that has to be done?” Yolanda ask, “you are sure the concert is on the 17.” Manuel Efe tells her, “its irreversable. They have the entire town, with those posters announcing the event. It says, Juana Matilde and her juanas. For a culture event, on the 17th their only performance. That is what’s printed.” Yolanda tells him, “only presentation. Its like the witch programmed this. Listen this will be the first, the last one. The only presentation, that the juanas will be doing. On the 17th my life.”

The group is now at the dolorosa. Juana Matilde tells them, “now then Miguel fulfilled my wish. For he’s the one, that suggested to the italian fellow. That I should do a concert.” Juana Manny tells them, “and Octavio helped me with that fight. Even though, luck didn’t help me out. But he was always so attentive to me.” Octavio tells her, “but you didn’t care since you had that indifference curse.” Juana Manny tells him, “but I’m once again in love with you. Hey don’t you see?” Octavio tells her, “yes my firecracker that’s why we’re getting married.” Everyone utters, “what your getting married?” Octavio tells them, “I have been trying to organize myself. So I can respond to Juana Manny. Oh yes were get married.” Poncho tells them, “well you better wear gloves Octavio.” Juana Matilde tells them, “Yes silence silence they beat us to the news. But yes Miguel and I, are also going to get married. Now we don’t know the act date. Hey one day, well I don’t know. Yes yes were going to get married. Isn’t that right love?” Miguel simply kisses her. Orlando tells him, “well let me tell you something. Now I don’t know, if Juana Bautista and I are going to the altar. But for now, I’ve decided to establish myself here in Coroza. Juana Bautista says, that marriage depends on destiny. But I’m saying, push that destiny a bit.” Poncho utters, “your have to push it in the back.” Poncho asks, “and you two the politician and Juana Calidad?” Juana Calidad looks at the floor. “Poncho I don’t like talking about that in public.” Octavio asks, “and you then? You who enjoys telling the public everything. Like a good politician. What do you say about the matter?” Mauricio tells him, “me I will respect the decision of Juana Calidad.” Juana Calidad tells them, “I’m going to say one thing. If we do marry, if god says its so then yes I will marry him.” Mauricio happily gives her a kiss on her cheek. Everyone whoops and hollars.

Juana Valentina shows up, and kills the mood. She tells them, “I have to tell you all. That everything has been set up. Everyone is going to get some tickets, so they can sell it tomorrow. Do you hear me everyone. The tickets will also be sold at the hotel. Plus here at the dolorosa. Just so you all are informed.” Poncho utters, “oh yes its great too know.” Todoelmundo tells him, “I won my world records I pulled 70 on my motor-cycle. To pick up Juana Valentina at the hour she wanted me to be.” Miguel tells him, “it seems your trying to compete against that european’s car Todoelmundo.” Juana Valentina happily announces, “tomorrow evening will be the first concert here at the dolorosa. So everyone now knows.” Juana Matilde ask, “what do you mean? What do you mean, the group Juanas? The one singing is me, this bites.” Juana Manny tells them, “she should have told us first then everyone else.” Juana Valentina tells them, “well thanks to Mr. Sarmiento who’s giving us permission to perform. From this, we will see how much or how little we have to practice. So we don’t screw up in public, or embarrass ourselves. Now then everyone thank Mr. Sarmiento.” Everyone utters, “thank you Mr. Sarmiento.”

Juana Valentina tells them, “now then before I forget Octavio and Juana Bautista. Those of you that are great painters, make another poster. One that’s very nice and beautiful, that states clearly that were performing here tomorrow at eight. Now you know, I’m not going to repeating it.” Poncho annoyed utters, “hey its one thing talking too my father. But the other thing is, she could have asked me. To ask my father, I am the best friend or no?” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then girls say goodbye we have a lot of practicing still too do. Plus we have to try on the dresses. Now Todoelmundo and Mauricio will take us home. Were gone now.” Poncho tells them, “you better do what she tells you too do.” Miguel utters, “man she’s quite bossy.” Juana Calidad grabs Mauricio, “Mauricio what am I going too do. I just want to be in this chorus.” Mauricio tells her, “listen Cadi my love you are better than your sisters. You can do this, plus your more beautiful Cadi. Show them, that your not afriad.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh really do you think so?” Mauricio tells her, “yes my love for you are a big help. I don’t know, if Juana Inez de la cruz had blood sisters. I know that she would have helped them ok.” Juana Calidad tells Mauricio, “oh yes I’m sure of it. For Sor Juana Inez de la cruz was a such a great person. She would have sacrificed to whom ever.” Then both leave the dolorosa.

At the house, Maria Delia has arrived too see them all. Juana Valentina tells Tere. “Yes the color is very beautiful but. In this part, maybe you would have put on another color. You know to attract more, well like this?” Tere tells her, “no that would be too heavy Juana Valentina.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes I fully agree with Terezalsura.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh no one minute. This is a concert, the people will be very far away. The costume should be very bright, attractive and happy. Well fine then, they look fine.” Tere asks Juana Calidad, “would you like me to lengthen the dress?” Juana Calidad tells her, “no Terezalsura no thank you this is fine excuse me.” Juana Bautista tells them, “see I knew it. Virgo women, are very modest. But they also have an inner strength, they can in fact shock a lot of people. You’ll see.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh yes I understood only to that part of surprise. Oh do believe you, yes I was shocked as well. I don’t know the rest.” Maria Delia tells them, “oh its just a shame I wasn’t Juana Delia so I can participate as well.” Juana Manny tells her, “don’t say anything or else Juana Valentina will put you on.” Juana Valentina tells them, “enough with the idiot jokes its best we continue practicing. We have to look great tomorrow at the dolorosa. Oh Maria Delia you tangled it up. Come on time too practice.” Tere asks, “Juana Valentina may I have permission to see the practice?” Juana Valentina tells her, “Terezalsura your like a little girl now come on everyone.”

Maria Delia asks, “hey Juana Manny it must have been tough fighting with a big girl.” Juana Manny utters, “yes I guess so.” Maria Delia tells her, “yes its a shame your sisters don’t value your talents.” Juana Manny asks, “what do you mean?” Maria Delia tells her, “well it just that all of them think they are superior too you. Apparently Juana Bautista tells everyone, she’s the most intelligent of the five of you.” Juana Manny asks, “so am I just the muscles and have no brain? Juana Calidad says what’s most important is the money. That she’s indispensable, yes that’s the word. Juana Matilde there’s no point in saying it. Since this concert came about, girl she thinks she’s the star and nobody reaches her ankles.” Juana Manny asks, “so since she’s fresh nothing fazes her?” Maria Delia tells her, “well I don’t know but Juana Valentina. She swears that without her, none of you can do absolutely nothing.” Juana Manny tells her, “they are very much mistaken. Now then Maria Delia, where are you getting this information?” Maria Delia tells her, “well everyone in corozal is saying this.” Juana Manny utters, “really?” Maria Delia tells her, “well that you can see Juana Manny.” Juana Valentina yells out, “hey Juana Manny were waiting for you girl.” Maria Delia tells her, “see she’s always bossing everyone around.” Juana Valentina screams again, “Juana Manny.” Tere yells, “stop screaming already.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey stop scolding me.” Juana Matilde tells her, “Juana Manny hurry for this senora continues to scream. Hey she’s here and you continue to scream.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey Juana Matilde why are you in such a bad mood. Now Juana Manny, why are you coming here late?” Juana Manny tells her, “hey nothing is wrong with me I’m right here.”

Juana Valentina tells her, “fine take your spot. Now then tomorrow, were going to be singing the four songs. That are on the list that Juana Matilde did. The one’s that I picked, Ruben shows up and all the girls greet him. Especially Maria Delia, who gives him a kiss and a big hug. “Oh my Rubensito.” Juana Valentina simply utters, “oh come on girls.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen I have a great idea. Why doesn’t Ruben participate?” Juana Valentina tells her, “no.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes he should be in the group. Ruben is a handsome guy, and Ruben being with us four will fit perfectly.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no a man in the mix with women. The answer is no.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well I say yes for the girls also will have something attractive too see at the concert. Or are you an idiot.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen don’t you dare insult me.” Ruben tells them, “no no listen to your older sister. She says, it isn’t right that a man be in the group. I’m there and that’s final, but thank you for thinking of me.” He then takes Maria Delia to one corner. Juana Valentina tells them, “now then I contacted los sonsoneros. They will be arriving tomorrow.” Juana Matilde ask, “so you called them?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I did because you’ve been forgetting too do so.” Juana Matilde asks, “and now who gave you the number?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I talked too your uncle. I invited him to the concert, he will love too see you now then. Juana Matilde you better start.” Juana Matilde annoyed utters, “I’ll start right now.” Meanwhile Juana Manny, eyes all of them suspiciously.

 

(ADVENTURE17)

The next morning at breakfast. Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “well thank you very much for inviting me for breakfast.” Calixto tells them, “oh its nothing but this is your house. Plus we can’t go to the ranch, without having some breakfast. Comparde I am very thankful towards you and you know it.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes me as well I am very thankful. Yes for buying the pink house. Those girls left here, I’m also the owner and lady of the house. That is how things should be.” Ruben tells her, “mother you’ve always been.” Dona Dona tells them, “well I just hope nothing similar happens again.” Ruben tells her, “now then mother the crops have been harvested. Now you will never be without nothing alright.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “no in regards to the harvest. The mayor has called me, he would like to celebrate the recuperatation of the harvest. In a type of celebration, it will be a special event. He wanted me to think about the subject. To see what came up in my head.” Calixto tells them, “well the thing is he called me as well. He has me dried up with that event. I’ve been so busy, I haven’t even thought about that.” Ruben tells her, “how about a crowning.” Calixto asks, “a crowning?” Ruben tells him, “well in these parts there’s a crowning. Well we have coffee, sugar, panela. Why can’t there be a harvest crowning?” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “that’s a great idea godson.” Dona Dona tells them, “oh yes my son with the great idea. He inherited it by thinking of women.” Calixto tells them, “yes I’ll commit it to the mayor then. I’m guessing he’s going to like that.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “we should do that when we return from the ranch.”

Manuel Efe shows up, he sees the posters then smiles.

The girls arriving at the salguero house, to see Calixto. “Oh its great that you girls have arrived early. Before we headed towards the ranch. Or else we wouldn’t have been here, and we would have lost the visit.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well its a good thing with destiny father.” Juana Manny utters, “oh yes the smart one of the family has spoken.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then I’m here to invite you all to the presentation. Its at eight tonight at the dolorosa. Its too see, that were ready for the concert.” Calixto ask, “tonight its at eight? It will be a proof to see, if were prepared for the concert.” Juana Matilde tells her, “what do you mean this isn’t a presentation. Listen this is my concert, I’m Juana Matilde the rest are just my backup singers.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Matilde please now I’m just saying you and the judge here are invited.” Juana Manny tells her, “the invitation is from all of us. I talked to my mother and she’s also going.” Calixto tells them, “oh that is going to be wonderful seeing you all in that presentation. I am quite emotional.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “I accept happily the invitation.” Juana Calidad tells them, “well the thing is you pay for the drinks. We’re not charging a single dime.” Juana Manny tells her, “your always thinking about the money nun.” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes and you have too thank me.” Juana Valentina tells them, “well then we will see you all at eight. Yes we better go now. We still have tons to do.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes we also have to go now.”

Maria Delia goes to see Manuel Efe. “Now then I came by to inform you. That the concert is at eight, I didn’t know if you knew that already.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes thank you for informing me.” Maria Delia tells her, “well I don’t know if this was right or not. But I told Juana Manny, what you told me to say. That they think, the rest are more superior than she is.” Manuel Efe ask, “you didn’t say that I told you right?” Maria Delia tells him, “oh no son that hurts the eyes. I never noticed you know, I’m always thinking in myself. I will be less selfish. Do you think I did bad in saying it?” Manuel Efe tells her, “you did divinely. Yes you were a great friend. Like things should be, well remember the rest are also your friends. You should also tell the rest of the girls.”

Maria Delia tells him, “yes soon they will be my step-sisters.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes that’s right Maria Delia. They should really notice their errors. To solve their problems, so they can live better.” Maria Delia tells him, “yes I think that as well Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well I did an intensive course in psychology in france. I just don’t like what’s going on between them Maria Delia. Juana Valentina commenting, that she regrets finding her sisters.” Maria Delia tells him, “is that what she really said Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes yes that is exactly what she said. Because she wants the entire attention of the world on her alone. In fact she commented behind their backs. Can you just image if the other girls found out.” Maria Delia asks, “and how did you find out so many thing Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe tells her, “the tale is all over corozal. It simply can’t be stopped Maria Delia. I am very worried for all of them. I am worried for you as well. In the end your going to marry Ruben. They will be your step-sisters. Can you just image, you newlyweds and in the middle of that family conflict. Its like being in a boiling pot daaa, Now then I haven’t said nothing, I haven’t said nothing. How horrible…”

 

EPISODE 88

Juana Manny is putting on Juana Bautista’s make-up. But she’s doing it rather rough. “Now then did you turn out well?” Juana Bautista tells her, “maybe a bit darker up here.” Juana Manny tells her, “I thought these types of things didn’t matter too you.” She adds more on, and Juana Bautista simply utters. “Ouch girl now is that better?” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes its better.” Juana Manny tells her, “well your now served now then Juana Matilde your next?” Juana Matilde tells her, “no listen here I’m the star it the star will go last.” Juana Manny yells out, “how about the older sister. Does she want make-up on her?” Juana Bautista asks, “what’s wrong with you girl?” Juana Manny tells her, “nothing.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey I’m ready. Hey Juana Bautista you look good. But don’t you think, you should have your hair up or something? Like in a ponytail or something?” Juana Bautista tells her, “I’ll stay like this for it doesn’t matter.” Juana Valentina tells her, “but you look good.” Juana Bautista utters, “thank you.” Juana Manny asks, “now do you want your hair tied up or loose?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I don’t know but your the expert you should know.” Juana Manny tells her, “it doesn’t seem so now sit down please.”

Calixto is getting dressed for the evening. Dona Dona ask, “and where are you going Mr. Salguero?” Calixto tells her, “oh Dona you know what. I’m so happy that your asking me these questions. It shows how much of an interest you have in me. I’m going to the dolorosa, there’s going to be a musical concert presentation. The girls, will be there. Juana Matilde and the rest of the juanas. Hey Dona why don’t you come with me. Your going to really enjoy yourself.” Dona Dona tells him, “I perfer to do other things that entertain myself. So you can forget about it Mr. Salguero.” Calixto tells her, “but Dona Margarita Cruz and comparde Geremias will be there.” Dona Dona sarcastically tells her, “oh as if they are seeing the president of the republic.” Calixto tells her, “Dona your going to be alone here tonight. Your going to get bored.” Dona Dona tells him, “I’ve been alone for some time now. I’m never bored, now then why are they doing that presentation?” Calixto tells her, “well its a practice run for the concert that they are going to do later.” Dona Dona tells her, “oh the last of the humilations. They are now a part of showbizness, so will they all be participating.” Calixto tells her, “you know the refrain united sisters will never be defeated.” Dona Dona tells him, “what a coarse verse.”

Over at the pink house, Juana Valentina is done. Juana Manny asks, “well do you like it? Do you think, you need more make-up anywhere else?” Juana Valentina tells her, “no no that’s good.” Juana Manny utters, “what a miracle. Yes these hands of a boxer, can apply make-up so beautifully.” Juana Matilde runs in, “the star has arrived. I’m ready is it my turn now?” Juana Manny tells her, “oh yes the star is here. Hey move it, now sit down.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey what it.” Juana Matilde tells her, “its my turn to be fixed up. For I am the star, do you hear me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh how rude oh your missing ages girl.” Juana Manny simply utters, “take those out.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh man that Juana Valentina.”

Dona Dona is alone in the house. She walks around, then goes to her jewelry box. She then takes her key out.

Back at the pink house, Juana Matilde tells her. “You know something Juana Manny. When I become famous, none of you have to work. I’ll maintain all of you.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey keep still I can’t paint your mouth.” Matilde tells her, “oh man that’s too red. Don’t you have one that shines?” Juana Manny tells her, “hey with the light of the star that’s enough.” Juana Matilde tells her, “now listen when I’m about to go on. Refresh my make-up, Juana Manny.” Juana Manny simply tells her, “let Miguel refresh you up girl.” Juana Matilde ask, “why him?” Juana Manny tells her, “well he has to learn. For one day when your famous, and if your make-up guy isn’t there. He can help you, now then. She screams, Juana Calidad your the last one now hurry it up.”

Juana Calidad has been praying non-stop. Juana Valentina goes too her, “girl you better hurry for Juana Manny is calling you. Listen put this dress in a bag, then you can change over at the dolorosa. Here oh what’s wrong?” Juana Calidad scared tells her, “no I think its best Juana Valentina that I wear something else. No I can’t do this.” Juana Valentina tells her, “come on Juana Calidad where is your responsibility. We’re not like the rest of the firefighters, were a part of chorus you can’t back out now. Now here you go.” Juana Calidad tells her, “but no just look at me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “nothing your going to put this on. Stop acting childish. We’re part of a chorus of a spectacular show. Not a chorus of the convent. Oh man this girl.” Juana Manny yells out, “Juana Calidad.” Juana Calidad utters, “hey what’s wrong with the chorus of the convent?”

Manuel Efe is at the dolorosa. He plays around with the drums. “Daaa let me tell you this isn’t right. People come by to see a spectacular show. With lights and color, a really big show hey think about Monte Carlo. Las Vegas, London and Broadway.” Poncho tells him, “listen here Manuel Efe this is corozal. Plus there are important guests invited. There’s the Juanas with Juana Matilde. There the combo, and the sonsoneros de la sierra band. There might not be a lot of lights. If you want lights, go outside and get some fireflies.” Manuel Efe utters, “no lights. The girls arrive, Juana Calidad has her head covered. Hey Poncho, just look at the five flowers here. Who is more beautiful? They are all very lovely.” Poncho tells them, “girls if you want too change you can at my house. Just go ahead.” Juana Valentina tells her, “ok yes I was thinking the same thing. Thank you Poncho.” Juana Calidad simply utters, “ave purisima.” Manuel Efe stops Juana Valentina. “Now then I came early, so I can be the first one in line.” Juana Valentina annoyed tells him, “yes Manuel Efe thank you.” She then heads towards the back.

Manuel Efe utters, “yes on the 17th on the day of the big concert. There won’t be nobody, in the first or second or third rows. In no row, daaa.” Tere arrives with Todoelmundo, they are holding hands. “Hello Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells them, “yes hello Tere and Todoelmundo. So where is everyone?” Manuel Efe tells him, “well I’m here.” Todoelmundo tells him, “I’m referring to everyone else?” Manuel Efe tells him, “now then the one’s that are going to be arriving. Well they are coming. Well the one’s that aren’t coming, won’t be coming.”

Over at the pink house, Dona Dona enters the house. “I was sure, that loose woman didn’t change the locks. Yes completely alone, just like I wanted.” She heads straight into Juana Calidad’s room.

At the dolorosa, its now full. Poncho is serving the drink. “Now then Don Calixto here you go. Now let me remind you, this isn’t a curtesy of the house.” Manuel Efe tells him, “hey don’t worry I’m inviting just put it on my tab.” Poncho tells him, “you have no tab here.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well then start me one.” Margarita Cruz goes too them. Calixto asks, “hey Margarita how are the girls?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “they are ready.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “is something bothering you Margarita?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “no its just that life is full of surprises.”

Ruben asks Todoelmundo, “now then with those posters and banners. Do you think everyone knows?” Todoelmundo tells him, “oh yes everyone already knows. So just relax.” Tere tells them, “I just can’t believe it.” Ruben asks, “what’s wrong?” Tere tells him, “oh it nothing well its Juana Calidad?” Ruben ask, “what’s wrong with Juana Calidad? Is she not going too present herself or what?” Tere tells him, “oh no no its not that at all Ruben. Its just very strange.” Ruben asks, “but Terezalsura you haven’t said nothing.” Tere tells him, “well lets say that even todoelmundo didn’t know.” Todoelmundo asks, “and what didn’t Todoelmundo know?” Tere tells them, “oh its nothing.” Maria Delia gets up and excuses herself. “Excuse me now Rubensito, it seems they are going to start. Why don’t you come and join our table?” Ruben tells her, “no I’m fine right here. This is the perfect spot, too see the concert.” Maria Delia tells him, “well then I’ll join you.” Todoelmundo tells her, “sure Maria Delia take this chair I’ll go get another one.” Maria Delia utters, “thank you todoelmundo.” Then she grabs an annoyed Ruben.

Dona Dona goes through every room. “Oh how shameless these girls, they seem to be living at a hotel. Everyone of them with their own bedrooms. Oh when I put my house in auction, too the conjugal society. I never thought for a second, who’s hands it would end up in.”

Poncho arrives with a note. He goes to the guys, “Octavio Miguel Mauricio Gualberto Orlando.” Orlando asks, “what’s going on?” Poncho tells them, “now then listen Juana Valentina and the girls are ready. They would like to be announced like this.” Miguel asks, “hey why should I present them?” Poncho tells him, “don’t ask me just ask Juana Valentina. Its her order.” Octavio angrily tells him, “lately were all doing what Juana Valentina wants. Listen have Mauricio present them then. He’s the big talker, here you go.” Mauricio tells them, “hey its not bother too me.” Gualberto tells him, “oh come on its not going to be hard for you. That is your profession already. Your always talking nonsense.” Miguel tells them, “you know Juana Matilde is the star and she should be the last one to come out.” Poncho tells him, “hey listen if you want to complain don’t tell me. Ask that woman, that likes to order everyone around. Hey do this me favour.”

Mauricio goes on the stage. “Ladies and gentlemen.” Maria Delia yells out, “senoritas as well please.” Mauricio tells her, “fine young ladies, ladies and gentlemen. Were going to see the best group, of the moment. Soon in the pearl of the savannah. In the department of sucre, the future governer Carmichael Fuentelafria will preside. Everyone simply moans. They will be the cradle, of the beginning of their careers. These young ladies, now then the juanas.” Octavio tells him, “hey enough your not doing any campaigning here.” Mauricio tells him, “listen Octavio being a politician one has to take every single opportunity to announce one’s candidate. Just relax, lets continue I’d like to invite all of you on friday on 17th. At five to the municipal stadium of corozal. The tickes can be bought at the stadium, or here at the dolorosa. Manuel Efe grins like a chester cat. Now then let me continue. Now the future candidate Carmichael Fuentelafria, future governer of the department of sucre.”

Octavio cuts him off, “enough already enough wasting people’s time. Here are Juana Matilde and her juanas. Everyone claps and Manuel Efe gets up. First up is Juana Matilde Salguero. Oh yes she looks very beautiful. She goes and greets her father. Oh yes she’s a tiny one, that Miguel is a lucky man. Juana Bautista Sagluero. Hey she’s a bit thin, now then everyone give her a hand. Juana Bautista also greets her father. Yes bring her up here wolf man. Juana Manny Salguero, oh you firecracker. Oh you look so beautiful. Hey don’t touch her, Juana Manny also greets her father. Yes your divine my firecracker.”

(Isn’t Orlando being a wolf man, suppose to be a secret?)

“Now then Juana Calidad Salguero. Come out Juana Calidad Salguero.” Juana Valentina utters, “go out there now Juana Calidad.” Octavio announces again, “Juana Calidad Salguero.” She’s pushed out, and Mauricio is there too escort her. All the guys smile and are in awe of her beauty. Manuel Efe tries to kiss her, but Mauricio gives her the evil eye. Then she kisses her father. “Now dear don’t get nervous.” She goes up to the stage and hides beside her sisters. Orlando claps Mauricio’s hand. Octavio utters, “hey Fuentelafria not only does she have great legs but also.” Mauricio tells him, “don’t you dare say anything else. Oh I’m going to cut your tongue, I don’t want any problems.” Maria Delia tells them, “oh Rubensito no that isn’t Juana Calidad. She’s simply a different girl.” Ruben tells her, “oh Terezalsura this other sister of mine is quite the surprise.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells Calixto, “hey my great respect too you comparde. That nun seems to be painted by Leonardo David.” Calixto tells him, “yes its the surprises that life gives.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well the only thing I can say uncle is daaa.” Juana Calidad is having trouble with her shoes. Every guy wants to help her out. Orlando tells the guys, “man how she looks isn’t logical.” Poncho tells them, “my bet that politician knew full well what he was going after. Or no he’s has such a blasted luck.” Gualberto tells them, “man I’m out of my shadow.” Miguel tells him, “non of us knew.”

Juana Valentina annoyed in waiting, utters. “Get on with it.” Octavio tells them,”well next is Juana Valentina Salguero.” Juana Valentina yells out, “hey my last name is Echenique.” Manuel Efe goes towards her, she also greets Calixto and the judge. Her smile disappears when she sees Ruben checking her out. Octavio yells out, “now then ladies and gentlemen and the senorita. Here are Juana Matilde and the juanas.” Juana Matilde tells them, “listen here I am Juana Matilde and these are the juanas. Say it like that please. Now you may clap.” Then Juana Matilde begins the show.

Poncho tries to touch Tere’s hand, but Todoelmundo takes it away and taps his face. Every guy flirts with they’re gal. Judge Geremias Guerra congratulating Calixto on having fine daughters. Manuel Efe stares at every girls legs, then the breasts. Tere notices that Ruben continues staring at Juana Valentina. Maria Delia simply grabs Ruben tighter.

Dona Dona has returned home. She sits and Ophelia goes to her. “Here is your coffee.” Dona Dona utters, “thank you girl. Yes what’s missing is the noises. Those shameless girls would make.”

In the end the girls only do one song. The guys yell their girls names. “Hi Cadi your were great. Great job Juana Bautista.” Octavio utters, “oh my firecracker you were divine.” Juana Valentina takes the mike, “now then everyone we hope you liked the presentation. This is from all of our hearts.” Juana Matilde grabs the mike again. “Yes I also like that everyone, has enjoyed this presentation of mine. One by one the group, congratulate the girls. Ruben congratulates Juana Matilde first. Then Juana Calidad, Juana Manny then Juana Bautista. He ignores Juana Valentina, she’s furious and stays next to Manuel Efe.

The next morning, Calixto and Ruben are having breakfast. “Oh that presentation your sisters did last night. Well it went quite well. Yes Juana Matilde and her group, went out on the best foot. Yes the classes are expensive, but I want your sister to have a good work eithic to better her craft.” Ruben tells him, “oh yes you can’t deny they weren’t bad.” Calixto asks, “and what about Juana Calidad? That girl leaves me with my mouth closed. First it was with that economic store, then it was her fierce accounting skills. Now you can see how strong and powerful, her transformation really is. Oh all of them looked good. Hey and don’t forget to talk about Juana Valentina.” Dona Dona shows up, “now then what are you talking about?” Calixto tells her, “dear were discussing the girls presentation last night. Its a shame you couldn’t go.” Dona Dona tells him, “don’t be shameless Mr. Salguero.” Calixto asks, “are you going to continue with that attitude all your life?” Dona Dona tells him, “hey I didn’t go looking for it.” Ruben tells her, “well then mother what did you do last night? Did you continue your crotchetting? Or were you bored?” Dona Dona tells him, “I wasn’t bored no on the contrary.” Ruben tells them, “now then I have to go to the bank today. So father I’ll see you later at the office.” Calixto tells him, “yes son now dear its a nice day. Would you like to accompany me, to see the mayor. He will be facinated when he sees you.” Dona Dona tells him, “listen I’m stuck seeing him once a week already. When I have to sign, remember that buried treasure Mr. Salguero. Plus the permanence stay of your daughters in this house.” Calixto tells her, “great next your going too tell me. That they robbed the municipal bank.” Dona Dona tells him, “also inform that mayor I don’t intend too return. He can sue me, or do what ever he pleases. I have already fullfilled my part.”

Ruben sees Todoelmundo, “hey Ruben would you like me too take you someplace?” Ruben tells him, “oh no I have to head to the bank but I perfer walking.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well I’m heading that way as well. Hey the trip is free.” Ruben tells him, “listen Todoelmundo here if you keep on working for free. Your going to ruin yourself.” Todoelmundo tells him, “hey the motor-cycle doesn’t care if I’m alone or accompanied.” Ruben tells him, “ok fine lets go.” Todoelmundo tells him, “oh man your sisters were great.” Ruben utters, “yes they were. They go around the corner, when Ruben sees a terrible sight. Hey hold on, oh look.” Todoelmundo utters, “man what is this all about?”

Over at the pink house, Juana Calidad wakes up Juana Matilde. “Girl you have to get up, something grave has occured.” Juana Matilde tells her, “but I was up all night let me sleep. What could be so grave, oh come on this bites. I want to sleep.” Juana Calidad tells her, “wake up this has to do with your concert girl. Come on Ruben is waiting downstairs.” Juana Matilde jumps out of bed, and yells out. “Oh dear my concert is today my concert is today.” Juana Calidad tells her, “its not today listen come with me.” Juana Matilde tells her, “what what do you mean?” Ruben sits down and tells them, “now I didn’t see every wall. But everyone I saw was the same way.” Juana Matilde asks, “could someone tell me what is going on that I can’t sleep.” Ruben tells her, “Charlie Zaa is going to do a concert in sincelejo. On the same day, and the same time as your concert.” Juana Matilde tells him, “so much trouble for just that?” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen girl if Charlie Zaa does a concert in sincelejo. On the same date and time, who is going to go see you?” Juana Manny tells her, “yes and the rest of us?” Juana Matilde tells her, “really he’s going to sing?”

Ruben tells her, “the walls are covered with his posters.” Todoelmundo tells her, “in fact they were covering up yours Juana Matlde.” Juana Manny tells him, “you mean ours the juanas.” Juana Calidad tells them, “oh saint astokio beindito. Oh dear lord from the heavens, this is an act of the devil.” Tere utters, “don’t say that dear.” Juana Valentina tells them, “I have to see this with my own eyes. Or else I’m not going to believe it man.” Juana Bautista tells them, “yes this could be the final of the concert. Were going to end up in ruins.” Juana Matilde tells her, “no way I’m going to call Miguel right now.” Juana Valentina grabs her, “girl and where are you going?” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey one minute I have to keep aprise to what’s going on in corozal.” Juana Valentina tells her, “first your going to take a shower and change. Your not going out looking like that. Now go up there now.” Juana Calidad tells her, “I’m going to call Mauricio.” Juana Manny tells her, “no I’m calling Octavio.” Ruben and the girls head out. Juana Matilde asks, “hey aren’t you going to wait for me for a minute?” Juana Valentina tells her, “no we will see you there. Next time, wake up more earlier. That’s what you get for being a sleepy head.” Juana Matilde is ready to insult her, but she takes off. Crying she tells Tere, “Tere Tere see see how badly she treats me. Hey this bites, no way I won’t let her win Tere. I’m going upstairs, and take a shower and get changed. Yes that’s what I’m going too do.”

The girls arrrive at one spot, and are all disappointed. Todoelmundo tells them, “now then under all of these signs are the juana posters.” Ruben tells them, “they are now all over corozal.” Juana Valentina tells them, “umda now this is where it ends.” The guys do see the signs, and quickly start putting up new signs.

Ruben is now at the office, with Calixto and Judge Geremias Guerra. “Now then I know this might sound like a stupid answer but. As a municipal judge, I have to ask the most monotonous questions. One can think of, can’t you just change the date of Juana Matilde’s concert?” Ruben tells them, “well no godfather its just not that simple. We have already paid for the day at the stadium. All of the equipment has been paid, the musician’s are already here. We would have too pay them extra. Plus that would mean, getting new posters and announcements made.” Calixto tells him, “plus the public only had money for one concert. Not for two in one week, you know how it is. First you go too the concert, then you go get a meal afterwards. Of course your going too want drinks. So going out does cost a lot of money.” Judge Geremias Guerra ask, “didn’t anybody know that Charlie Zaa was singing on that same day.” Ruben tells him, “no godfather nobody knew. Having Charlie Zaa coming here, he’s the new guy and great for the entire region. I really do think, people would perfer more Charlie Zaa than seeing Juana Matilde.”

Back at the house the girls are pretty depressed.Juana Bautista tells her, “destiny sometimes isn’t right in these cases. It always has its twists and turns.” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey I don’t know. Well what I don’t understand, why is destiny hitting us so hard. We haven’t done nothing wrong.” Juana Calidad tells her, “god has given us the strenth to deal with all the adversities.” Juana Manny tells her, “it better give us more strength for mine is ending.” Juana Matilde tells her, “me as well.” Tere tells them, “now then please enough with those faces. We have to face forward, we can’t fall apart now.” Juana Matilde asks, “now Terezalsura what are we going to do now?” Tere tells her, “the concert the concert my love.” Juana Valentina tells her, “forget it no soul is going to go too it.” Todoelmundo tells them, “on the street all your heard was the concert of Charlie Zaa. Not of Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde crying tells him, “enough Todoelmundo your making me feel bad.” Juana Valentina tells them, “listen its late and we can’t decide what to do tomorrow morning.” Juana Manny tells her, “what for the decision is only one.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey I said we should wait for tomorrow that’s final.” Juana Calidad comforts Juana Matilde.

The next day Octavio and Mauricio are walking around. “They must have put these here early this morning. Because last night, I went around making sure Juana Matilde’s posters were up. They were all here.” Mauricio tells him, “listen Octavio my brother this concert of Juana Matilde is a failure. Its like Juana Manny’s fight.” Octavio tells him, “well at least Juana Manny was in the ring. But Juana Matilde, isn’t even going to up on stage.” Mauricio tells him, “well they are in trouble my brother now for they spend a lot of money on this. Hey and how will they give back that italian’s money. Tell me that eh?” Octavio utters, “oh wednesday.” Mauricio utters, “hello Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells them, “they did it too us once again.” Octavio tells her, “listen there are signs were yesterday there wasn’t any.” Mauricio tells her, “listen I’m sorry about this. I’ll see if my father, well if we can do something about this. Maybe say get back the money for the stadium at least.” Octavio tells him, “hopefully so.” Juana Valentina tells him, “you know what how about you driving me to sincelejo instead. Come on lets go.” Mauricio simply utters, “sincelejo?”

Over at the pink house, Manuel Efe pretends to be sad about the affair. “Oh yes let me tell you all, I am deeply sadden in what I have been seeing yesterday and today. Daaa Charlie Zaaa’s concert, is on the same date and time your concert was suppose too be held.” Juana Manny tells him, “obviously.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes that’s incredible. I am very disappointed.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh yes I am very disapponted as well Manuel Efe. Well truthfully, I don’t know what you were saying but. Yes I am also je suis.” Manuel Efe tells them, “what I meant to say is I’m a bit disconcerted. Its just a unfortunate coincidence. Well where is Juana Valentina anyway?” Juana Bautista tells him, “she went out but didn’t say where.” Manuel Efe tells them, “well the case is I just came by to say I am with you. I am united with you, your feelings are like mine. Yes I must go now, but my heart and feeling are with you all. Yes I must go.” Juana Calidad shows up, “ave purisima.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes sin pecado concebido. Your sisters can tell you why I came. Yes I’m disconcerted, I just feel really bad, very anxious about all of this daaa. Well you know, that my heart is with you all. Well then ave purisima.” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes sin pecado concebido. He leaves and she sits down. Juana Calidad looks at them all. Listen all the way here, from the church all you see is Charlie Zaa posters.” Tere tells them, “yes from the market too her is the same thing. All of your posters are all covered.”

The phone rings, and Juana Bautista goes and get it. “Hello oh where are you?” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen I’m in sincelejo but have my sisters ready. When I arrive we are heading out again. Make sure there ready, and not causing any problems. Oh before I forget, remind Juana Calidad to bring the last of the money. That the italian sent us, pay the musicians and tells them. Sorry but they are going to have to go back to Santa Marta. We aren’t going to need them anymore. Oh are you hearing me, oh one last thing have 200 for costs or anything that presents itself. Did you get all that, ok I’m on my way back.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I understood everything see you back here. Now then girls Juana Valentina is returning. She’s in sincelejo, we all have to be ready so we can go out.”

Juana Manny asks, “go where?” Juana Bautista tells her, “she didn’t say I don’t know.” Juana Matilde tells her, “what we have to get ready and she didn’t say anything else.” Juana Bautista tells them, “listen she didn’t explain anything further. Juana Calidad contact Ruben, and ask him for the rest of the money. That the italian guy gave you, use that to pay off the musicians. Plus also get 200 for expenses.” Juana Calidad ask, “to spend on what?” Juana Bautista tells her, “I don’t know she didn’t explain nothing else.” Juana Calidad tells her, “I’ll have the money ready so when she arrives everything is ready. Oh dear lord.” Juana Manny asks, “now what is the oldest sister up too?” Juana Bautista tells her, “don’t think about it Juana Manny. Its best we just get ready to go out. To where ever were going.” Juana Matilde tells Tere, “oh Juana Valentina does like to show off. She does love to give orders to everyone. We don’t get a single explination.” Tere tells her, “she’s furious girl and full of rage. She’s angry at herself as well. She feels a failure for what occured with Juana Manny. Now this concert fiasco.” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey what’s it too her with what occurs at my concert. Hey she wasn’t the one, that hired Charlie Zaa oh yes.” Juana Calidad is counting the money. “Oh dear lord what’s this now. Here is the 2000. 350 minus 2000. 2 500? Oh dear now why do I have 2700. Could it be once again Manuel Efe?”

Manuel Efe sees Ruben at the office. “Now Ruben, I really do appreciate your sisters. Well one has to accept, that ever since they arrived in corozal. It seems everything is going bad? Now for them and you all.” Ruben asks, “what are you insituating Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe tells him, “that my sisters bring bad luck?” Manuel Efe tells him, “no I’m just saying just think of what has been occuring please. Juana Matilde’s concert, to present herself exactly the same date and time. As that singer Charlie Zaa, no that simply can’t be.” Juanita chims in, “Ruben your sister Juana Calidad is here.” Ruben tells him, “tell her that she may come in.” Manuel Efe yells out, “come on in.” Ruben tells him, “use the intercom.” Juana Calidad enters, “ave purisima.” Manuel Efe tells her, “sin pecado concebido.” Juana Calidad tells him, “now then I need the rest of the money. That the italian fellow sent us, so I can pay the band so they can return to Santa Marta.” Ruben tells her, “alright I’ll give you a cheque.”

He takes off and she smiles at Manuel Efe once more. “Manuel Efe thank you very much.” Manuel Efe tells her, “sure its nothing.” Juana Calidad tells her, “you are indeed a very special man.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes I am what I am.” Ruben returns, “now Juana Calidad do you mind it if’s its in your name. Or will your older sister be bothered?” Juana Calidad tells her, “but you’ve always put it under my name Ruben.” Ruben tells her, “sure ok don’t you worry.”

Juana Valentina arrives and yells out. “I’ll be right out. Now girls are we all ready?” They utter, “yes.” Juana Bautista asks, “but at least tell us where we are going Juana Valentina?” Juana Valentina tells her, “back to sincelejo.” Juana Matilde asks, “why are we heading over to sincelejo?” Juana Valentina tells her, “we’re going to talk to Charlie Zaa.” Juana Manny asks, “us? Juana Valentina tells her, “yes us and what’s the harm in that? He’s the cause of our failure, we must talk too him. Your driving us right, now then I’ll be right back. Now pick up your things.” Juana Matilde asks, “now what happened in sincelejo?” Mauricio tells them, “well what happened Juana Valentina manage to find out where Charlie Zaa was staying. But couldn’t talk to his representative. So where going, to where Charlie Zaa is staying at. Its over in sincelejo.” Juana Manny tells him, “the way were dressed that man isn’t going to accept us there.” Juana Matilde tells her, “of course he’s not going to receive us. I think Juana Valentina is crazy, I don’t know what’s going on with her. Listen Mauricio, you have something to tell her. Oh maybe you or you? Nothing we have nothing to say to that senor.” Mauricio tells them, “now then I have to call the guys. To cancel our meeting, permit me excuse me.” Juana Bautista tells them, “yes its a complete waste of time going all the way to sincelejo. Lets at least try not to fight with our older sister.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen everything has its limit Juana Bautista.”

Manuel Efe is with Yolanda. “My friend pachepo you did your job perfectly. You covered every single one of those flyers. That mentioned the juanas concert.” Pachepo utters, “thank you sir.” Yolanda tells him, “now then pachepo the rest of the pact is you must keep silent.” Pachepo tells her, “no problem senora.” Yolanda tells him, “well then if I ever need you again. I’ll contact you.” Pachepo tells her, “here you go.” Yolanda tells him, “hey you keep that.” Pachepo tells them, “well then goodbye.” Manuel Efe utters, “yes thanks your a great worker pachepo. Now then I’ve seen wonderful things in this world. You know that I’ve travelled the world. Paris Rome, italy and london. But I’ve never seen anything as beautiful as in Corozal. Every wall covered with the posters of Charlie Zaa.” Yolanda asks, “now my life and what are the juanas saying?” Manuel Efe tells her, “well they are very worried. I didn’t talk to Juana Valentina, but all of them are quite worried. While Ruben, seems so as well.” Yolanda asks, “did they lose a lot of money?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes you can image of course you see. They had paid the musicians, the light and stereo equipment. Even the stadium was already contracted. Plus now what for do they need all of that? For that ridiculous presentation, that they did at the dolorosa.” Yolanda tells him, “well let me tell you you had a fantastic idea. Yes I have to recognize it.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes thank you jolly.” Yolanda ask, “care too come to the concert with me?” Manuel Efe simply licks his lollypop.

IN SINCELEJO

Over at the hotel, Juana Valentina pleads and begs to talk to the repesentative. While the girls watch her and wait in the lobby. Juana Matilde tells her, “umda I’m thinking but nothing comes too mind. So what are we going to tell Charlie Zaa.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen let the older sister take care of that.” Juana Manny tells her, “what we came to play mute. If that were the case, we would have just stayed home.” Juana Matilde tells her, “now calm down Juana Manny. You know what, they aren’t going to receive us. Well I don’t know, I’m just saying.” Juana Valentina returns to the group. “Now then were going to stick around here. I told him, we weren’t leaving even if we have too go on a hunger strike.” Juana Matilde tells them, “oh if only Miguel was there too keep me company.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes and I wished that Octavio also would have come with me.” Juana Valentina tells them, “what for all of us here in a group. Juana Manny think clearly, you are a bit older than she.” Juana Bautista tells her, “there’s a man there.” Juana Matilde tells them, “well its not Charlie Zaa. I know what he looks like.” The representative shows up, “now then ladies I’m not going to allow you beautiful women. To all go on a hunger strike. So come on now I’ll offer you a beverage or something.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well thank you very much sir.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well at least for now were winning.” The representative tells them, “there are different types of drinks for all of you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “let me present myself my name is Juana Valentina Echenique.” Juana Matilde tells him, “my name is Juana Matilde Salguero I’m a singer.” Juana Manny tells her, “hello I’m Juana Manny Salguero.”

Juana Bautista tells him, “hello I am Juana Bautista Salguero.” Juana Calidad tells him, “the one left is me I’m Juan Calidad salguero.” The representative tells Mauricio, “let me guess your Juan Salguero?” Mauricio tells him, “no I’m Mauricio Fuentelafria. I’m the boyfriend of Juana Calidad. My father is the future governer of …” Juana Valentina tells him, “Mauricio its best we talk about why were here.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes.” The representative tells them, “now then sit down and make yourself comfortable.” Juana Valentina tells Juana Matilde, “I’m going to be doing the talking. Now then your name?” The representative tells them, “Marc Antonion Galindo to serve you all.” Juana Valentina tells him, “now then Marc Antonio we would like to talk personally with Charlie Zaa. Is that at all possible?” Marc Antonio tells them, “well that is impossible. You see he doesn’t see anybody before a concert. I am his representative, I make all of his decisions. So you may ask me anything. You may talk to me, plus I am a bit intrigued. What is all this about?” Juana Valentina tells him, “now are you sure may we talk too you in confidence.” Marc Antonio tells her, “yes of course go ahead.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well its a petition. Marc Antonio were asking you, if you can cancel the concert here on the 17th in sincelejo.” Marc Antonio tells them, “wow no isn’t that a particular request don’t you think?”

 

EPISODE 89

Juana Matilde tells her, “oh Marc Antonio please say yes. Really take into this, for your pupil its just a normal concert. A normal of the numerous ones that he’s had. Please understand one thing, for this concert was a dream of mine. That had finally come true.” Marc Antonio tells them, “well the thing is I feel like I’ve just entered a movie that is already in progress. Why don’t you explain from the start what’s going on.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well let me explain this. This is Juana Matilde my sister, she’s a singer. Were the chorus, of the juanas. We had planned a concert on the 17th. On the same time as yours but in corozal.” Marc Antonio ask, “but what is the problem?” Juana Valentina tells him, “come on everyone isn’t going to our concert. For they are going to go to yours. Its really simple.” Marc Antonion tells her, “well it could be reversed. Hey how were we too know.” Juana Bautista tells him, “no senor this is a serious problem for us. You must cancel it, please say yes.” Marc Antonio tells them, “its impossible you don’t know what your asking. This event has already been planned, it can’t be cancelled. Unless there’s extraordinary circumstances that cancels it. Something quite grave.” Juana Manny tells him, “but sir this is quite grave too us. Plus very extraordinary too us.” Juana Matilde tells him, “my mother is correct. You know for me what’s terrible about this. Its grave too me sir, I don’t know but I’m just saying. Its like the end of a career for a singer. Who’s just taking their first steps, to a musical career.” Marc Antonio tells them, “I’m sorry I really do feel for you all.” Juana Calidad tells him, “Don Marc Antonio the worst part is we wasted a lot of money into this. We had to pay someone, to do our costumes. We had too pay the musicians. We made all those posters, and flyers.”

Juana Manny tells him, “yes regarding that you put your posters. Right on top of ours, hey if you didn’t know.” Marc Antonio tells her, “listen I’m sorry about that as well. But its not our fault believe me.” Juana Valentina tells him, “first of put yourself in our shoes. For you this is nothing, we put all our strengths, hard work and all our money into this concert. You have already sold 5000, we have zero.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes there is one reason. Well first and formost congratulations too you. Well the one that your in charge for, is a very famous person. Well I haven’t sold nothing, well I’m just starting.” Marc Antonio tells her, “listen I do understand you. I’m putting myself in your situation. We can’t cancel we have a contract made. We have to fulfill that contract, a concert we must respect.” Juana Manny tells him, “well what if you just pick another date.” Marc Antonio asks, “and what is your name again?” Juana Manny tells him, “my name is Juana Manny.” Marc Antonio tells her, “listen Juana Manny we already have invested money into this already in doing publicity campaigns.” Maricio asks, “Marc Antonio why in fact did you go to Corozal in the first place? To put those posters there.” Marc Antonio tells him, “listen I haven’t a clue but I’m guessing one has to put those posters everywhere. But that’s not my job. I am the representative, we find the best conditions for the singer to perform in. Then one has to respect them, that is all.” Juana Valentina ask, “well then there is no solution. We can’t do nothing.” Marc Antonio tells them, “well truthfully I don’t see any. Listen I’m sorry, but I really can’t help you out.” Juana Valentina utters, “well then excuse me.” Marc Antonio tells them, “listen I have to make a call serve yourselves a juice. I’ll be right back.”

Juana Manny tells them, “that guy is charming.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes he could be charming but he’s not going to give us back the money we have already spent.” Juana Calidad tells her, “plus we still have to pay back that italian guy.” Mauricio tells them, “now then we heard the man. Were not doing anything else.” Juana Matilde tells them, “no that man said he was going to come back. We should wait for him to at least some back.” Juana Valentina tells her, “what for no we’ve already wasted our time now lets go.” Juana Matilde tells her, “no Juana Valentina I’m going to stay.” Juana Valentina tells her, “what so he can once again say no once again. Now stop crying.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I at least want to say goodbye to the man Juana Valentina. Listen the man couldn’t solve our solution, but he was very attentive too us.” Juana Valentina tells them, “do you know what time it is. We have things too do. We have to see if we can cancel, all that equipment we rented. We also have to see, if we can get back the money we already used. What you all don’t want the money? Plus go that stadium.” Juana Manny tells her, “listen you wanted to come here.” Juana Calidad tells them, “enough don’t start fighting right here. What if this man comes back, and heard us arguing. No it give me great pitty.” Maricio tells them, “shh he’s coming back.” Marc Antonio returns, and tells them. “What you didn’t want nothing too drink? You didn’t like these juices, I can get them too prepare something else.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well the thing is no thank you they look very delicious but. We decided to stay, to just thank you for at least talking with us.” Juana Manny tells him, “yes sir your a nice guy. Even if you couldn’t help us out, well thank you anyway.” Marc Antonio tells them, “listen don’t leave just yet. Oh wait I wanted you to wait, I’m just waiting for a call back from the representative.” Juana Valentina asks, “but why?” Marc Antonio tells her, “it might give us solution.” The girls have hope once more, Juana Matilde utters. “Seriously?” Marc Antonio tells her, “yes.”

IN COROZAL

Calixto is on the phone. “What they went to sincelejo? Oh man these daughters of mine, they get a lot of strange ideas. Yes Terezalsura, I’ll call them later tonight bye. Apparently they went to sincelejo, to see if they can talk to Charlie Zaa.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “this idea seems like its coming from Juana Valentina. Yes that daughter of your is a rafaga.” Calixto tells him, “yes she’s a rafaga but they are wasting their time. For one can’t just go, and see famous people. They don’t like to be bothered, by a bunch of strangers that just showed up. Hey Ruben, before I forget the mayor wants to talk too you. Apparently he liked your crowning idea, for the harvest festival. He’s forming a committee.” Ruben ask, “so he liked the idea of the crowning?” Calixto tells him, “yes and he wants you to be a part of the committee.” Ruben tells him, “see that mayor doesn’t want to celebrate nothing.” Calixto repeats, “no he is going to do this but he wants you to be a part of the committee.” Ruben tells him, “come on father one creates this committee. To just waste time and talk, and nothing comes about this. If it does come about, they take the most impossible route.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “yes my godson is correct on this issue. Come on do you really think Boliviar, would make these committees. To discuss every battle, then would be still be living in colonial times. I’m just saying in the spanish times.” Ruben tells him, “yes please tell the mayor thank you for thinking of me. But no thank you, but I have no time for committee meetings.”

IN SINCELEJO

Marc Antonio returns, “listen sorry I took so long but I almost couldn’t convince the business man.” Juana Bautista asks, “convince him of what?” Marc Antonio tells them, “I got a solution. We are not going to cancel our concert. Well neither are you. Well in every concert, there’s a warm up act.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes I know about that they start the show before the main act before.” Marc Antonio tells her, “see exactly you do know?” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes I know because I’m a singer.” Marc Antonio tells them, “well none had been hired so I thought why don’t you all perform.” They all utter, “really?” Juana Calidad ask, “now how much will you pay us?” Marc Antonio tells her, “well I need too know if that interests you at all?” They utter, “well of course so.” Juana Matilde asks, “fine just tell me how many song I have too sing and that’s that.” Marc Antonio tells her, “well we can discuss that as well. Well its a good business deal, for you’ll be able to get back the money. That you had already invested, plus you now have public. Saving yourselves the worry, that nobody is going to go see you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “does that mean we are going to be included in the publicity?” Marc Antonio tells them, “alright but its too late to announce you on the posters. But it will be on the radio.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes thank you very much. How about we sing five song?” Marc Antonio tells them, “alright.” Juana Calidad asks, “you still haven’t said how much were going to get paid?” Marc Antonio tells her, “how about 3000.” Juana Valentina tells him, “how about making it 4000.” Marc Antonio tells them, “hey I don’t think so for this is a favour. They make a fuss, and he yells out. Alright already.” Juana Matilde tells him, “now then since were now business associtates. Please give Charlie Zaa, a humongeous hug and kiss from me. He should change his glasses, like yours for it look divine on you.” Mauricio tells him, “listen thank you and you won’t regret it. Well maybe you will?” Marc Antonio tells him, “yes of course but why is that?” Mauricio tells him, “well maybe the juanas will rob that show. Salute everyone, now Juana Matilde your going to have get down from that cloud now.” Juana Matilde utters, “road to success.”

IN COROZAL

Todoelmundo shows up at the pink house. “Listen with everything that has been occuring. I forget too give you this, this is the wedding invitation for you all. Too come too the wedding of Ruben and Maria Delia. History has repeated itself, so I’m once again giving out the invitations. This invitation is for you, and the rest of the juanas.” Tere tells him, “umda its a miracle that were all invited sonny. Oh Todoelmundo why haven’t they called, to at least know where they are.” Todoelmundo tells her, “oh don’t worry about them. The juanas can take care of themselves Terezalsura.” Tere tells him, “yes I know that but I’m just so very curious. So its true that your working today Todoelmundo?” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes but I’ll wait with you until they return. So your not alone, to be with someone is always a pleasure.” Tere tells him, “yes that’s so true.” Todoelmundo asks, “Terezalusura can you image being with someone you love for the rest of their lives?” Tere asks, “what do you mean?” Todoelmundo nervously asks, “well I mean being together with someone who loves you. Who you simply like?” The phone rings, and breaks their moment. She goes over, and gets the phone. “Oh hello Orlando how are you doing? No the girls still haven’t returned. For them, to get back too you. Sure I’ll inform them, so your at the dolorosa. So I’ll get them to call over there then.” Orlando tells her, “well then thank you Terezalsura. We will stay here, and patiently wait for news bye.”

At the dolorosa, Orlando tells the guys. “Now guys, we still have to wait a few more hours.” Gualberto ask, “more time?” Octavio tells him, “this is the first time I envy that politician. Having a car sometimes it quite useful. Now as soon as my business, starts making money. I’m first going to get that loan, then myself a car.” Gualberto utters, “it has too be imported.” Miguel tells him, “so then your very serious in you wanting to marry Juana Manny?” Octavio tells him, “well of course and you no?” Miguel tells him, “well first I want Juana Matilde too be very famous.” Octavio tells him, “hey hey remember its Juana Matilde the chorus the juanas. Let me make that perfectly clear.” Orlando tells him, “eyes with that the chorus of juanas.” Gualberto tells them, “yes all of them can become famous.” Octavio tells them, “now then I really think. That Mauricio knew exactly, the two things that Juana Calidad was hiding. He had it very nicely quiet.” Gualberto tells them, “yes I think that is so true.” Orlando tells him, “yes I believe so.” Octavio ask, “do you think that politician will marry that nun?” Gualberto tells him, “well what we just saw. He’s an idiot if he doesn’t, man she has great legs.” Octavio tells them, “the only thing scary is that I have to ask Don Calixto and Dona Margarita. For her hand in marriage.” Poncho tells them, “well that is the other plus that older women don’t have. They are the one’s that decide, you don’t have to ask the hand too a third party nothing.”

Back at the pink house, Todoelmundo ask. “Hey this is a good one, something that is related to antique. Classic to matrimony, six letters. Yes its easy emeneo, now right that done.” Tere tells him, “no thanks Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo asks, “what your still worried?” Tere tells him, “just look at the time those girls still haven’t called.” The girls show up, and he tells her. “See they have arrived.” Tere asks, “and girls how did it go?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes very well.” Tere tells her, “you better tell me everything.” Juana Matilde tells them, “now then I’m going too tell you.” Tere tells them, “well then hurry and tell me.” Juana Matilde tells them, “well I don’t know how it went. I’m just saying, well Terezalsura and Todoelmundo your standing next too. The intimate friend of Charlie Zaa.” Tere asks, “what you met him and was with him or what?” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh yes we even got his autograph.” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes we spent the entire afternoon with him.” Juana Calidad tells them, “were going to present with him.” Todoelmundo tells them, “todoelmundo didn’t know this.” Tere asks, “really sit down and tell me everything.” Juana Manny tells them, “well I’m going too call my frog.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no Juana Manny we must contact Geovani Loteto. To explain that the situation has changed. Hey what’s this?” Tere tells them, “oh Todoelmundo has brought that. Its a wedding announcement for Ruben and Maria Delia.” Juana Bautista glances at Juana Valentina, who simply looks away.

Maria Delia is with Ruben, at the salguero house. “Yes Todoelmundo has been going all over town. Well delivering our wedding invitations. Its a shame my father isn’t here. I know he would be as happy, as I am right now.” Dona Dona tells her, “yes of course Maria Delia yes of course.” Maria Delia tells them, “listen I sent invitations to your step-sisters. Now Dona Dona, I know that you don’t like it. If we talk about them, it does bother you so. But I have chosen to invite them.” Dona Dona asks, “well does this also mean. That they won’t be doing the concert. That had been announced?” Ruben tells her, “well yes mother why do you ask?” Dona Dona tells him, “well I saw that there posters aren’t around town anymore. I thought that they regretted doing it.” Maria Delia tells them, “hey I didn’t hear that?” Ruben asks, “and when lately do you worry about my sisters?” Dona Dona tells him, “I’m not worried about them. Its just stange that’s all. Thinking about it clearly, nothing that comes from them should surprise me.”

At the pink house, Juana Valentina is crying once more in her bed. Juana Bautista tells her, “forgive me but I saw the lights and decided to come by. This is because of the marriage between Ruben and Maria Delia right?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I close my eyes to get too sleep. Its like seeing a movie, when they are going too get married. Both of them at the altar, me waiting for the moment without anybody seeing me. Oh man what a nightmare, what a nightmare.” Juana Bautista tells her, “this love sure does hurt you Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells her, “but this won’t end like before. Not its not the best that Ruben gets married. I image it over and over, but this blasted pain doesn’t go away. Why why doesn’t this pain go away. Its still here, intact.” Juana Bautista tells her, “you say its bad that Ruben gets married. But what if its good girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh I just don’t know anymore Juana Bautista.” Juana Bautista tells her, “if you need to clarify just remember what you saw. When you saw him with Yolanda Del Cabrales girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “do you think that I can possible forget that. I will never forget never in my life. A part of me believes, that he didn’t do it. That it didn’t happen, but I know that he did. That is the truth, the other thing is I can’t get him out of my heart. I just can’t, I love him more than ever even more. I don’t know, but I still love him. I still love him.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen your so full of contradictory answers. Your voluntary, your strenth against that feeling. You have to win over this.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I know that. I really do know that. Even if I have a ton of nightmares, if I can’t sleep. I know I have too do this. I am going too do this, this I promise you.” Juana Bautista tells her, “don’t promise me promise yourself. Get some rest.”

Ruben stares at the invitation, Dona Dona enters the room. “I thought you had fallen alseep with the lights on.” Ruben tells her, “no mother I’m not sleepy yet.” Dona Dona ask, “is something worrying you?” Ruben tells her, “no just boredom. I have to wait for the day, when we can finally gather the harvest nothing else.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes and the day of your matrimony.” Ruben tells her, “oh yes that as well.” Dona Dona grabs him, “Ruben on that day I will forgive your father’s sins. I will see that everything was like before.” Ruben tells her, “no nothing will be like before. You see if you want things, too return like it was before. Your going to have to accept my sisters.” Dona Dona tells him, “were getting to that. Now son how are we with money?” Ruben ask, “money? Well we still haven’t received the first payment from the harvest. We can’t buy certain luxeries but still. There’s nothing more too worry about.” Dona Dona tells him, “you and your father insist that I don’t take charge of the money for the house.” Ruben tells her, “mother you don’t have to worry about that.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes it best that I don’t meddle in that right.” Then she coldly stares at him.

At breakfast the girls get a visit from Maria Delia. “Now I decided first thing, for me too do. Was to come here to see you all. I was very worried about all of you. But now that you’ve told me everything. I’m more relaxed.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well thank you for worrying about us all. Plus thank you very much, for the participation in your wedding.” Maria Delia tells her, “well I wanted too but you know its all about Dona Dona.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well then thank you breakfast was delicious. Today we have a lot of work to do. Do you hear me all of you, well then excuse me.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes excuse me as well. For tomorrow is my concert. I want to get everything ready, so then what happened yesterday doesn’t happen again. Excuse me Maria Delia.” Juana Bautista tells them, “yes also excuse me as well.” Juana Manny tells them, “now that Juana Matilde goes into one bathroom. I’ll use the other one excuse me.”

Once the girls leave, Juana Calidad tells Tere. “Terezalsura its my turn too do the dishes.” Maria Delia tells her, “well at my house we’ve always had servants. So I can’t really help you out. You know something, I’ve always wanted to have a sister.” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes they are a blessing from god.” Maria Delia tells her, “I don’t understand Juana Valentina.” Juana Calidad asks, “what do you mean?” Maria Delia tells her, “well once Juana Valentina said she regrets looking for all of you. Then bringing you all here.” Juana Calidad asks, “what would she say that?” Maria Delia tells her, “I’m just guessing she regret it I image.” Juana Calidad tells her, “Maria Delia I never asked her to take me out of the convent. I didn’t even know she existed. I didn’t know that my other sisters existed either.” Maria Delia tells her, “listen it was just a commentary like any other. You don’t have to overreact, I’m just imaging it so.” Juana Calidad sadly tells her, “no one doesn’t talk just too talk. Juana Valentina wouldn’t say that in talking.”

Calixto goes to see Judge Geremias Guerra. “Yes Juana Valentina contacted me and told me what occured over the phone.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “even thought Charlie Zaa isn’t my perfered choice. I won’t be missing that concert.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “I can just image the emotions going through Juana Manny and her sisters.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “hey come on in and have a lemonade with us.” Calixto tells him, “thank you but I didn’t come here to talk about my daughters. I came by to discuss, a committee meeting that is being put together. To discuss the harvest festival.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “hey your talking like that mayor and his insistance with that topic.” Calixto tells him, “I have no choice even that mayor ask me to collaborate with him.” Judge Geremias Guerra asks, “now what is up with that committee meeting then?” Calixto tells him, “that is why I came here Margarita Cruz. I would like you to be a part of this committee.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “me but Calixto I’m not even from here.” Calixto tells her, “but its like you were. You’ve been here among us for some time now. People know who you are, plus you were with us in the worst possible moments.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes Calixto is correct your going to be great in this. Apart from the note my comparde said. You can also be witness to the recuperation, of how the region is doing.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “well truthfully I don’t know what too say.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “well why don’t you help out with the organization of the event.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “you know what why not I will accept.” Calixto tells her, “oh good Margarita yes it makes me very happy and I’ll comunicate this too the mayor.”

At the pink house, the gang is all there. Including Maria Delia and Ruben. “Now then everyone is in charge, to make sure everyone knows. That he juanas, will be presenting themselves with Charlie Zaaa.” Juana Matlde tells her, “hey one minute its not the juanas. But Juana Matilde and her juanas.” Juana Valentina tells them, “hey its the same thing.” Juana Matilde tells her, “no its not.” Juana Valentina tells her, “its the same thing and that’s it. Plus guys appologize to the dolorosa. That the tickets are going to be sold over there. Convince people, to at least head to sincelejo too see us all.” Octavio tells her, “you can count on us.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now todoelmundo will be doing this but at the hotel.” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes you can count on me for that.” Juana Valentina continues, “perfect now guys I need your help very early. All of you here bright and early tomorrow. Your taking us to sincelejo Mauricio right?” Mauricio tells her, “you can count on that.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then we also need money just in case. So Juana Calidad is in charge alright.” Ruben tells them, “my father wants to get there early. So Judge Geremias Guerra will be taking him tomorrow around lunchtime.” Juana Matilde tells them, “oh how sweet he is always so tender towards all of us.” Juana Calidad tells them, “yes thanks to him were sisters. If you like it or not.” Juana Bautista sees that angry look on Juana Calidad’s face. She notices she’s directing that last comment towards Juana Valentina. Juana Valentina tells them, “now what else oh Tere would you mind. Making some sandwiches and juices for us too take. Something easy, so then we don’t waste money at a restaurant.”

Tere tells them, “yes some sandwiches and juices. Plus tea with a lot of honey, so you can sing just beautifully dear.” Juana Matilde tells her, “thank you so very much Tere.” Miguel tells them, “yes we also have to consider how will the musician’s get there?” Juana Valentina yells out, “wednesday I forgot we sent the musicians back to Santa Marta.” Juana Calidad tells her, “I told them they should stay. You see Juana Valentina, your not the only one that things about these things.” Juana Matilde smiling tells her, “yes that’s true.” Juana Valentina senses the mood, but continues talkng. “Now Juana Manny your in charge tonight. Of putting everything in a suitcase. Everything that were going too need tomorrow. The make-up and costumes. What else you know toiltet paper, and other items you know too bring. If we might need it, now then Octavio can also help you out with that in sincelejo. Oh Juana Bautista get the door.” Juana Bautista utters, “yes captain.” Juana Valentina ask, “now what else are we missing.” Orlando goes with her, “Juana Bautista my love what is going on here. I feel a very bad electrical tense atmosphere in there.” Juana Bautisa tells him, “maybe its just nerves. Don’t you worry.” Ruben asks, “now Juana Valentina do you have any orders for me?” Juana Valentina tells him, “no orders but if you want a job too do get the musicians there. I’m just saying, if you really want too.” Maria Delia tells him, “if you want you can have my mother’s car. Even though I don’t know, how many musicians’s there are.”

Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe is here.” Everyone simply moans, Manuel Efe asks. “Now I’m still pretty worried over everything. So then, what is your decision, will there be a concert even though. There’s going to be just a few people there. Or will this be cancelled?” Juana Valentina tells him, “neither of the two. Were going to perform with Charlie Zaa.” Manuel Efe asks, “and Charlie Zaa will he be still performing in Corozal?” Juana Valentina tells him, “no no were going to present ourselves in sincelejo.” Manuel Efe utters, “in sincelejo with Don Charlie.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well yes perform with him no. But I’ll be performing while he rests. Yes he’s a very important guy. Putting on a concert is a big deal, well were going to present so something is better than nothing.” Juana Calidad tells them, “the most important thing is he’s paying.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen Manuel Efe go to the typographer since you have a car. Tell them to cancel those tickets. Fortunately they didn’t have them ready, so they weren’t used. Yes my life, hurry it up and go there today.” Manuel Efe still stunned by the news but utters. “Oh yes of course, I’ll see you all later.” Maria Delia tells them, “well I’ll go with him to ask to print out more invitations. You should go with me.” Ruben tells her, “oh no you go with Manuel Efe. I’ll stay right here, bye everyone.” They utter, “thank you and see you at the concert.” Juana Matilde asks, “please tell me that your going to my first concert.” Ruben kisses her and gives her a hug and tells her. “I wouldn’t miss my little sisters first concert for the world.”

Maria Delia runs out, “hey Manuel Efe wait a second.” Manuel Efe annoyed ask, “now what else am I suppose to do.” Maria Delia tells him, “hey I have to go to the typographer as well. Could you take me?” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh I had planned on going much later.” Maria Delia tells him, “remember what Juana Valentina said you have too do it right now. Listen if its not the case, I’ll go back in there to tell her.” Manuel Efe tells her, “Maria Delia tells him come with me now.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh alright your so divine Manuel Efe.” Juana Calidad comes out, “Manuel Efe Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe utters, “just great another one that needs transportation.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well Manuel Efe I want to thank you so very much once more.” Manuel Efe tells her, “you know that I’m her to serve you all. With everything that you need, the typography is near here.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well I’m not talking about that but something else all together.” Manuel Efe ask, “the other thing?” Juana Calidad tells him, “you know Manuel Efe the money? Don’t you worry, I’m not going to tell anybody. Let god pay you back.” Manuel Efe is a bit confused, while Maria Delia yells out. “Come on Manuel Efe hurry it up.”

At lunctime, Ruben opens a bottle of wine. Dona Dona ask, “my what is this occasion. What are we celebrating?” Ruben tells her, “mother we are celebrating a new time for the salguero family. Plus the entire region. Today the harvest gets picked.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh yes that is a great time to celebrate.” Ruben tells her, “oh yes mother here you go. I’m sad that father isn’t here, to share with us the great news. But he’s at the ranch today, we will make another toast tonight at dinner.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh son I am so very proud of you. You handled this crisis, like you had 30 years experience.” Ruben tells her, “oh mother it was nothing. I just did what should been done.” Dona Dona tells him, “its best that way. People have forgotten that it does exist.” Ruben give her a hug, “now then you don’t have to pawn your rosary of monteseno with the fine cross on it. In fact we don’t need it any more. If you want we can go, to the church with it too pray. To thank god, that we manage to get out of this.” Dona Dona tells him, “son its not a big deal. I think we should wait, till we see the final results that’s all. Ophelia you may serve us now.”

Over at the pink house, Tere is cleaning the front porch. Todoelmundo is helping out. “You know something, I don’t even remember. Before when I lived in corozal, Terezalsura.” Tere tells him, “I’m guessing it must have been very quiet.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well how can I say this. There wasn’t any salt, pepper, happiness, joyful and enjoyment Tere.” Tere simply laughs, Juana Manny comes out.

“Tere where is Juana Valentina?” Tere tells her, “I don’t know.” Juana Manny tells her, “listen inform Juana Valentina everything is ready for tomorrow. The only thing, I didn’t put inside the suitcase. Was the dresses, I didn’t want them to get wrinkled.” Octavio tells her, “yes and also tell her I talked too Poncho and Mr. Sarmiento. If anybody come by, asking to buy tickets. They have to say, just buy Charlie Zaa tickets.” Tere tells him, “alright. The two leave and Tere asks. Now where were we oh yes, now in Barranquilla we lived a quiet life as well. Juana Valentina and Dona Rosura, they took care of the pawn shop. But it was Juana Valentina that made the decisions. It was till then, that Dona Rosura got sick.” Todoelmundo tells her, “really that’s too bad.”

Miguel and Juana Matilde show up. “I think your catching my forgetfulness. Oh Tere I’m sorry.” Tere tells them, “hey it can’t be helped.” Juana Matilde ask, “I came to ask if you’ve seen Juana Valentina.” Todoelmundo uttes, “todoelmundo hasn’t.” Juana Matilde asks, “and you?” Tere tells her, “no me neither.” Juana Matidle tell her, “well inform her that we have been everywhere. The stores, the schools, the markets. Informing everyone that the concert is tomorrow. Tell her and don’t be forgetful.” Miguel tells her, “yes also inform Juana Valentina. We have been practicing. So everything will go quite well. Sorry about the floor.”

Tere tells them, “alright bye. Now then continue Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well before I would simply take and do things for people. Take messages going back and forth. I thought, I had friends. But now I realize the word friends, means something altogther different. Its a different word altogether.” Tere tells him, “oh your exaggerating Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes I’m not exaggerating you see I did talk to people. But I didn’t feel that connection. That the small dictionary larous word is on page 72 second paragraph.” Tere utters, “oh Todoelmundo.”

Orlando and Juana Bautista arrive. “Have you see the older sister?” Todoelmundo tells them, “no not recently.” Orlando tells him, “well inform her we have found out. That a total of 76.3%
of the tickets. Can you believe that?” Todoelmundo tells them, “really?” Tere utters, “thank you dear lord.” Orlando tells them, “see that’s great news.” Juana Bautista tells them, “well just tell her that. Now the moon is in perfect alignment and great for the concert.” Tere utters, “sure.” Orlando tells them, “well then excuse us.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well then continue Terezalsura.” Tere tells him, “well thing went rather smoothly when Mr. Echineque lived. Juana Valentina didn’t work, although she did moved all over the place. Yes she’s the same grown up, still moving about.”

Juana Calidad arrives with Mauricio. “Have you seen Juana Valentina.” Todoelmundo tells them, “no and now its going to be in the worlds record for most asked question of the day.” Juana Calidad tells them, “well I need too know how much money. I have to take too sincelejo.” Mauricio tells them, “now then if you see her. Inform her, that my truck is ready. They are checking to make sure the oil is fine for tomorrow.” They utter, “alright.” Juana Calidad utters, “ave maria purisima?” They utter, “sin pecado conceibido.” Todoelmundo tells her, “see what I said before you lot showed up. That is what was missing, it needed to be refreshed.” Tere utters, “ouch that hurts man. Hey and where is Juana Valentina anyway?” Todoelmundo tells her, “that is what Todoelmundo doesn’t know.”

Juana Valentina is having a breakdown. She’s at the place, where she and Ruben go too. “These are the last tears, I’m going to give you Ruben. No you don’t deserve them.”

Manuel Efe is still at the typography. “Hey Tonio thanks a bunch.” Maria Delia utters, “yes thank you see you later.” Manuel Efe utters, “put it on my tab.” Maria Delia tells him, “now then Manuel Efe we can take this opportunity. For you, to come with me. To the stylist, to see how my wedding dress is turning out.” Manuel Efe tells her, “but its the same dress as before. Before that blasted wedding was cancelled.” Maria Delia tells him, “well the thing is I’ve lost a lot of weight. With all that suffering, plus I sent to fix a few things. You have great taste, I just need to see if it looks good or not on me.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well the thing is I have other important matters to attend too.” Maria Delia tells him, “well I’ll go with you too those. Then you can come with me, plus I want you to continue telling me more details about the juanas. The topic is quite interesting. I need more, so I can be good friends with them.” Manuel Efe tells her, “alright lets go to the sylists then.” Maria Delia utters, “thank you your so divine.” Manuel Efe stares at her legs, and then closes the door. “Daaa.”

Back at the pink house, Juana Manny and Juana Calidad are practicing. “Oh yes that’s better Cadi.” Juana Valentina smiles at seeing all of them happy. Juana Bautista is looking at her cards. “Tere told me everything is ready. Where are their boyfriends?” Juana Bautista tells her, “they left so they we can get some rest. So tomorrow, we can have a lot of energy.” Sweetly Juana Valentina ask, “are you prepared girl?” Juana Bautista tells her, “well she’s drinking hot milk with lemon for her voice. She’s trying not to talk so much.” Juana Valentina kisses her forehead, “yes that great and everyone will go and see the juanas tomorrow.” Then Juana Valentina hugs one by one, of her sisters. Juana Manny tells her, “hey were dancing.” Juana Bautista smiles but is a bit concerned.

Over in sincelejo, Yolanda is ready too explode. “Tell me that its a bad joke?” Manuel Efe is with her. “No its not, in fact the juanas will be presenting with Charlie Zaa here in sincelejo.” Yolanda asks, “and who the hell contracted them?” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey how do you think I know. What I need is for your political friend. To talk to that representative, to talk to Charlie Zaa. No the juanas can’t perform here. Go over there and call them.” Yolanda tells him, “yes but who is going to confirm that. You know you don’t win a single one.” Manuel Efe tells her, “how the hell am I suppose to know they were going to talk to Charlie Zaaa. Plus wait here, they are going to be paid.” Yolanda tells him, “you should know that by now. When they set their sights on something, they will get it.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes I guess that’s true but talk to your friend. Tell him I’ll pay him, double nor triple that amount of money. The juanas can’t present themselves.” Yolanda tells him, “listen if you were more attentive we could have done something. But no now is too late.” Manuel Efe asks, “jolly no give me that number I’ll try.”

That night, at the pink house. Juana Bautista visits with Juana Matilde. “Girl don’t bite your nails no everything will turn out well. Juana Matilde your a pisces. Your spirit is one of creatively and art. The public will just love seeing you swim on that stage.” Juana Matilde tells her, “I didn’t understand nothing but it sounded nice Juana Bautisa thank you.” Juana Manny tells her, “listen you shouldn’t say anything. We want you too know, we’re going to work very hard tomorrow.” Juana Calidad tells her, “plus sor junas inez de la cruz will be with us always. With her help, and the help of saint antonia maria clarice. Everything is going to go quite well Juana Matilde.” Juana Valentina ruins the mood, and tells them. “Now why is everyone up, now off too bed now.” They simply utter, “see you tomorrow.” Juana Valentina tells her, “now then Juana Matilde I wanted to tell you something very important. Tomorrow we all have to get up early. So don’t start your attitude and wanting to sleep in. Do you hear me, now then go to bed and get some rest. I’ll see you tomorrow morning.” Juana Matilde simply stays up.

 

EPISODE 90

At sincelejo the next day, Juana Valentina signs the contracts with Marc Antonio. Juana Matilde is annoyed, when she doesn’t have a say in anything. At home, Juana Manny prepares the suitcases. But once again Juana Valentina, enters and takes over. Juana Manny annoyed kicks her out. Then she goes and bothers Tere, who’s fixing the sandwiches. Tere kicks her out of the kitchen. Then Juana Calidad checks the money, and fights with Juana Valentina as well. Ruben wishes everybody luck, all except Juana Valentina. Because she’s ignoring him once more.

Everyone is ready, and Juana Valentina checks with everyone one last time. Tere brings everything from the kitchen. Juana Calidad practises her movies, as does Juana Matilde. Then the guys shows up, and one by one they head out. All the girls go into Mauricio’s truck and drive away. Todoelmundo takes some of the guys. Manuel Efe arrives late, and misses everyone. The rest of the guys see this, and head straight to his car. Octavio takes the wheel, Manuel Efe has a tempertantrum. Octavio stops the car, and gets out. Manuel Efe then drives.

IN SINCELEJO

The gang arrive in sincelejo, everyone gets off. Manuel Efe yells out. “Hey everyone get in, I have an errand too do. Go inside, I’ll be right back.” Orlando tells them, “don’t worry everything will go great.” The group are permitted to enter the stadium. Juana Matilde goes to the stadium were they are putting chairs in the center. Miguel tells her, “oh Juana Matilde your going to win over the public. Just like you won me over.” Juana Matilde scared ask, “do you think this place is a bit big?” Miguel tells her, “listen all of this is for you.” Juana Matilde ask, “is this all real?” Miguel tells her, “yes it is.” Juana Matilde tells him, “I’m scared.” Miguel utters, “this is all for you.”

IN COROZAL

Margarita Cruz visits the salguero house. “Now Juana Manny called me before leaving. All the girls, are quite nervous and anxious.” Calixto tells her, “oh its not surprising.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “even though they are performing with Charlie Zaa. It guarantees there’s going to be a lot of public.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “hey don’t worry those girls will control any situation given.” Calixto so excited tells them, “then we should go.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “comparde its still pretty early.” Calixto tells him, “listen I want to get there early. Even though we have to wait. I want to say hello too them, before the concert.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “fine there’s plenty of time for that but were going to give you that pleasure. Bye Dona.” Calixto tells them, “she doesn’t even talk to me anymore. When I mentioned the concert, she almost hit me.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “if this concerns your daughters don’t think she’s going too change. Now then the mayor told me. He would like it that one of them participates in the queen harvest.” Calixto asks, “and regarding that how is it going?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well regarding that I told him he should talk to you about this. Since I’m one of the mothers. I don’t think its my place to choose one of them.” Calixto tells him, “being always with comparde here. Your starting to catch his customs woman.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “fine then lets leave now.”

IN SINCELEJO

Backstage Juana Matilde tells them, “you know something I think that Gloria Estefan must feel the same way. When she has too do a show.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now we have to make sure that our nerves don’t control us. Hey you all know that, now pay attention. If one forgets a step it doesn’t matter. Just assimulate with a step, and just continue dancing. Remember that Juana Calidad, since you make the most mistakes. Plus you as well Juana Matilde, if you forget words to the song. It doesn’t matter improvise, we will do the same.” Juana Matilde annoyed tells her, “listen here for your information. This isn’t the first time that I’m going to be on stage. Now one minute, your not telling me what I have to do on stage either.” Juana Manny ask, “do you think Charlie Zaa arrived already?” Juana Bautista tells them, “listen it doesn’t matter. For he doesn’t have to get ready. While we girls do, plus I think he has a lot of experience in this.” Tere tells them, “well went I went out. They were putting up the huge sound system.” Juana Calidad tells her, “well that’s good that way we didn’t have to pay for those bug things.” Juana Manny asks, “what?” Juana Calidad tells her, “you know those equipment.”

Yolanda is with Manuel Efe and asks. “So tell me anything new occur?” Yolanda tells him, “no nothing all of them are attentive to that concert of the juanas in sincelejo. Thanks too your inefficiancy my life.” Manuel Efe tells her, “what apparently that representative talked to Charlie Zaa. He told them no?” Yolanda tells him, “yes and that doesn’t surprise me at all.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well I thought he would change his opinion.” Yolanda tells him, “listen that man gets a lot of money. So he won’t care, if we mention a few dollars. Plus he said, he had already given them his word.” Listen Manuel Efe I at least, have the satisfaction to show Ruben Calixto. Who I am, you don’t have the balls to do nothing my life.” Manuel Efe hits the table, and has a tempertantrum.

At the stadium, Margarita Cruz tells Calixto. “Well let me tell you Calixto, that even though we have all have adversities. Those girls, every since those girls met up. Good things have happened too them. They have all been able to fulfill their dreams. Even though one or two of them had better luck.” Calixto tells her, “you know something Margarita Cruz. I never thought of it that way. Juana Calidad loves to deal with the money. She has had a chance to do so, for she’s in charge of your sisters money. Juana Manny at least got into a ring. Things didn’t go well, but the time for Juana Bautisa and Juana Valentina will have their opportunites.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “but Juana Bautista already…” Calixto tells him, “look at that Juana Matilde lets hope everything goes well for them.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “now comparde I am sure everything is going to be great. That bad luck is going to be for somebody else. Not for the salguero.” Calixto asks, “now where are we sitting?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “over there hello boys.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells them, “thank you.”

Yolanda tries one more time. “Gordi please take them out of that concert. You can ask what ever you want. A kiss well you know what I’m referring about. Oh come on as a senator, use your influences make sure they don’t present themselves. Mention its a bad spectacular show. That they are immoral whatever. I know that you know everything Gordi. What ever you think about, but make sure you get them out of there.”

Juana Calidad utters, “oh god I think I’m going to faint.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen girl forget about the public and your going to feel better. Think that your at home, or at the dolorosa. Tere help me out, we have to look great. If people like us, we might get a contract. You know in something quite special. Maybe singing at a club, or maybe a concert with just us. Batteries everyone.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen older sister were going too do the best that we can.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes and nobody has to tell us.” Juana Valentina goes too her, “listen here Juana Manny I have to tell you something. In this all five of us are involved together. Enough with these bad comments please. Let me tell you, that everything that I’m doing is for all of you here. Including Tere, everything that I say and do don’t you dare be bothered by it.” Juana Manny tells her, “listen what your forgetting is that we also have a brain to think girl.” Juana Matilde annoyed tells her, “yes fully agree.” Juana Bautisa tells her, “enough girls we have too all go out there. Sing like were professional singers. We all have too concentrate please.” Juana Matilde tells them, “listen I am a professional Juana Manny you better drink that. Or else sing softly at my concert please.” Tere utters, “enough with all this fighting.”

IN COROZAL

Dona Dona goes back to the pink house. She enters and utters. “Man I could have been a robber. These girls, don’t even think about changing those locks. Well its better for me, but dangerous for them. She looks around, and picks up a book. Oh Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz. Mr. Salguero how did you manage, to make daughters that are so distictive. Well from distinct mothers of course.”

IN SINCELEJO

The guys visit the girls. Mauricio tells them, “hey let me say a few words.” Octavio utters, “oh no here is the politician once again.” Mauricio tells them, “now on behalf of everyone.” Poncho utters, “just great he’s going to mention his father again.” Juana Valentina tells them, “enough let him talk.” Mauricio tells them, “I just want to say I wish you much success today juanas. I’m giving you my unconditional help.” Ruben tells them, “now enough with the talking everything is going to go quite well.” Juana Calidad tells them, “one minute please everyone could we pray. I am quite nervous, and feel that my legs will buckle.” Octavio utters, “and what legs they are.” Mauricio tells him, “hey watch it Dr. Portoreal. That tongue of your, will get into big trouble with me.” Octavio utters, “yes I know that Fuentelafria.” Todoelmundo enters, “hey girls you have too go out now.” All the girls look one more time in the mirror then take off. Tere utters, “you are all divine. Please lord take good care of them and let them sing well.” Todoelmundo utters, “Terezalsura lets go now. Or your going to miss the entrance.”

“Ladies and Gentlemen of Sincelejo and Corozal. This afternoon, were going to have a great concert. To begin this show, I’d like to present too for the first time. The juanas girls from corozal, who are going to do songs from our country. Juana Matilde and her juanas. The girls get up and take their spots. Now come on give them a big hand, come on everyone cheer. Everyone can hear from corozal to sincelejo.” Then the song begins. Juana Matilde yells out, “hand up in the air. The first song is over, and she yells out. Would you like too hear another?” The guys are overjoyed, and they all hug one another. Manuel Efe simply nods his head, but is still steaming.

Yolanda is at her office, hearing the concert through the radio. “Just listen to that crowd, they public has accepted them and the juanas are a hit. The public is on its feet, they haven’t stopped clapping. They are going to start singing their next song. The public is silent now. The public wants too hear them.”

IN COROZAL

Over at the dolorosa, the mayor yells out. “Now then everyone lets congratulate the juanas. They have brought the song of corozal, all over sincelejo and the rest of the country through the radio.” Then they all drink up.

Dona Dona sits and turns on the radio. “Not bad, these girls are good but I will never admit it in public. Yes these girls can hold there own. She turns off the radio, oh I have to put it back to the original channel. Then there going to say this house is full of spirits. Then they want to go back to mine oh no.” She then heads back to her house.

IN SINCELEJO

At the concert, everyone is up and dancing. While the guys throw flowers at them. As they finish their set, the crowd chants. “Sing another one sing another one.” The girls get hugged by their men. Manuel Efe has a tempertantrum. Ruben simply nods at Juana Valentina.

Backstage they are all acting star struck for they have seen Charlie Zaa. Juana Matilde tells them, “hey enough yes Charlie Zaa is attractive but. In this concert the one that showed up was me. Yes me, I didn’t miss a step nor lose my voice. Yes I was happy and full of joy. Just like I am right now, and yes I am very proud of myself.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well I am proud of all of us. Yes we all did a great job, claps for us.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes and stop talking to us like your our mother or something.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen here I might not be your mother but I am your older sister. Well you know what the truth is, I’m proud of all of us because we did a great job. We won over all those people that are out there.” Juana Calidad tells her, “plus we all participated and won some money.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well I’m happy that people did come too see Charlie Zaa. In the end, we lucked out for they like us.” They all utter, “yes they did.”

Calixto shows up, and kisses everyone of them. “I came by to congratulate all of you. The best singers of the savanas.” Juana Matilde asks, “oh father did you really like it?” Calixto tells them, “well of course you all were great. Didn’t you hear, that they kept asking for more.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh yes I was just commenting that just now. I wa great, you know what I’m thinking. I’m heading straight to new york. I’ll take the rest of you as well.” Calixto tells him, “you better take me as well.” Juana Matilde tells her, “of course father I’m going to take you all.” Calixto tells them, “yes its incredible it was like you’ve been doing this for years. You looked so experienced out there.” Juana Manny sarcatically tells him, “from being a boxer to becoming a singer.” Juana Matilde rudely tells her, “hey one minute you mean being part of a chorus. Plus you were very coarse, that was the difference.” They get a fruit basket, and Juana Valentina want to read the card. But Juana Matilde grabs it. “Hey wait a minute I’m going to read it. To Juana Matilde and her juanas. See the one that wrote this, knows what’s going on. My soul sister Juana Matilde and her sisters. Oh he’s so very kind.” The girls utter, “oh yes how very beautiful.”

Calixto tells them, “now everyone the guys are waiting for you outside.” Juana Valentina tells him, “tell them they have to wait for us outside.” Calixto tells her, “I’ll tell them that. Oh my love your mother was so emotional she cried.” Juana Manny utters, “oh really.” Calixto tells them, “I’ll wait for all of you outside.” Juana Matilde tells them, “bye father now since my uncle isn’t coming in. I want Miguel to enter.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen Juana Matilde if Miguel enters all of them are coming in.” Juana Calidad tells them, “no no no all of them have to wait outside.” Juana Matilde tells them, “no no Miguel enters you all will do what I say and that’s final.” Juana Manny asks, “and what happened too you?” Juana Matilde tells her, “what do you mean what’s wrong with me. Listen Miguel is my boyfriend, the one that sang was me. Well I don’t know I’m just saying. You all have to have a bit of consideration for me. Hey pay me more attention.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen we do pay attention too you. Just like the rest of us. So don’t invent thing Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde is livid, “oh no I don’t think so. You who is the oldest, and think your better than the rest of us. Do me a favour and shut up.” Juana Valentina utters, “I’m now going to fight.” Juana Matilde tells them, “let me clear this up for you once and for all. For without me, you wouldn’t be doing none of this. Things wouldn’t have turned out good, like it happened.” Juana Valentina has had enough of her rant and grabs her. “Listen here one single minute.” Juana Matilde angrily tells her, “hey don’t you dare grab me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “lower your voice Juana Matilde. Listen here girl, you owe us some respect. I am your older sister please. Listen everything that we have done, we have done together. Oh no one has outshone the other. So don’t you dare start that.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh yeah then you better stop bossing us around.”

Juana Manny tells her, “with that point I fully agree with Juana Matilde. Let me tell you once and for all. Lately you have been way too bossy girl.” Juana Valentina tells them, “listen right now all I have been doing is making sure everything has turned out alright.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh thank you for your consideration. You don’t have too tell me nothing. When I was on that stage, not once did you tell me. Juana Matilde lower your voice. Hey it was all me.” Juana Manny tells her, “without us you wouldn’t have no success.” Juana Calidad has changed her clothes. Juana Matilde yells out, “it wasn’t that way at all.” Juana Calidad tells them, “all of you shut up. I never asked any of you to get me mixed up in this.” Juana Valentina asks, “what is wrong with all of you. I want too know, why are you all like this?” Juana Manny asks, “like what?” Juana Valentina tells her, “like a bunch of lighted matches. If one says anything, you light up once and for all.”‘ Juana Manny tells her, “oh yeah well what about you.” Juana Bautista yells out, “that’s enough before this gets any bigger. We better hurry, for the guys are waiting for us. They all want to celebrate our success.” Tere tells her, “yes Juana Bautista is correct. You had a great concert, and don’t ruin it by fighting. We’re going to celebrate.” Then they all get changed, without neither or them looking at one another.

(For Juana Manny to be so hoarse. They must have had to sing, for the entire day.)

Back at the pink house, Mauricio tells them. “Now then the flowers that we threw on stage. Is from my father’s campaign offices, Carmichael Fuentelafria.” Octavio tells him, “oh Mauricio Fuentelafria man not even in big celebrations. He doesn’t stop promoting his father.” Juana Matilde tells them, “hey I thought that was a very nice gesture. Well I just thought, that people did love my songs. Thank you very much Mauricio.” Ruben tells them, “now the concert was a big success. I heard nothing but great commentaries.” Juana Calidad tells her, “well maybe we will get hired to do more concert.” Ruben kisses Juana Calidad, “and what about our revelation star Juana Calidad.” Mauricio hugs her, “marvelous eh Octavio.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes a toast for her. But one thing I’m going to tell you. The one that stole the show was me. Oh there’s nothing more to say.” Miguel tells them, “oh yes that’s the truth Juana Matilde was the prinicpal star.” Orlando tells them, “yes all that is true but what was beautiful. Was the wonderful harmony and unity of all of you. Isn’t that right?” Juana Bautista tells her, “the culmination of all of our signs made this a success.” Juana Valentina tells her, “there is Juana Bautista talking about our signs. It went well, because all of us work very hard.” Orlando tells her, “yes that’s very important.” Juana Valentina tells them, “you know something my throat is very sore. How about we get milkshakes? Everyone agrees, but who’s going to prepare them.” Tere yells out, “I’ll do it.” Mauricio tells her, “no Terezalsura you sit down and relax. Juana Calidad and I are going to prepare them.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh but I’m very tried.” Juana Valentina tells her, “all of us are tired hey collaborate.” Mauricio tells her, “come with me I have to talk too you ok. Plus everyone is going to have the best cold milkshake ever.” Miguel tells him, “next thing you know your going too say. That this is on behalf of your father’s campaign.” Juana Matilde tells them, “well let me tell you something very important. You remember my uncle, oh yeah you saw my uncle at the concert. Yes you did, anyway he’s taking me and my sisters. Out for breakfast, to celebrate before he leaves corozal.”

Tere gets the door, a very sad and angry Maria Delia enters. They utter, “hello Maria Delia.” Maria Delia utters, “hello everyone how is everyone. Hello Manuel Efe, how are you? Ruben I waited for you all day.” Ruben asks, “why did we have something?” Maria Delia tells him, “it was implied that you were going to take me too the concert. Well of your sisters.” Ruben tells her, “but I never thought you wanted to go to the concert.” Maria Delia tells him, “it was obvious plus they are all going to be my step-sisters or no.” Ruben tells her, “I can’t read minds Maria Delia.” Maria Delia looks at Manuel Efe, “and you Manuel Efe you should have thought about it.” Manuel Efe tells her, “listen Ruben is your boyfriend not me.”

(She should have slapped Ruben, for being so inconsiderate.)

Juana Calidad is in the kitchen. She’s quite sad, and tells Mauricio what occured. Mauricio asks, “but Cadi why didn’t you tell me before Cadi.” Juana Calidad tells him, “I didn’t have the moment.” Mauricio asks, “and you didn’t talk to Juana Valentina about this?” Juana Calidad tells him, “no Juana Valentina lately has been very strange. I perfered not to say anything.” Mauricio tells her, “well if she’s so bored and regrets coming here. Bringing you all here, why does she continue too live here. She could easily return to Barranquilla.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well maybe she wants to be close to our father. Mauricio I can return to the convent, but I don’t want you. Here I have discovered things, that I do like about myself. I have here my family, and you.” Mauricio tells her, “but you shouldn’t want to leave here. Just because Juana Valentina said those things. No young lady, your not less or anything of the sort. You have shown it Cadi.” Juana Calidad tells him, “but lately with my sisters it hasn’t been good Mauricio.” Mauricio tells her, “but its not your fault my love. You are highly valued, you have talents. You have a special gift dealing with money. You are good my life, and you know what. Your so very beautiful, now don’t forget what I told you. Nor be bothered when your sisters. When your sisters talk nonsense ok heard me. Now enough with those tears.” He then kisses her forehead, and gives her a nice hug.

Ruben goes to see Juana Bautista in her room. “May I enter, I didn’t realize your many talents.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I also have uranus in my sign. We are full of surprises. Plus the paternal feelings are greetly enhanced. You didn’t come to talk too me. About me in the concert, but rather Juana Valentina.” Ruben tells her, “yes she is inexcessable. We can’t even be in the same room.” Juana Bautista tells him, “Ruben don’t ask me to be the bridge that will unite you two once more.” Ruben tells her, “I just can’t live like this. I act like nothing has happened. But everyday its an inferno.” Juana Bautista ask, “like this without her is how you should live. You have too get used too it.” Ruben asks, “and her has she talked about me?” Juana Bautista tells him, “you have stopped existing for her.” Ruben asks, “what like a fall or a bump?” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen it wasn’t a hard fall or a bump Ruben. What she saw, hurt her in her deepest soul.” Ruben tells him, “what you saw doesn’t correspond from reality.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I know that but I’m not going to tell her. Juana Valentina has forgotten you. I really think that its time that you do the same boy.” Ruben tells her, “what your asking is impossible. That is who your suppose to be with.” Maria Delia starts yelling his name. “Rubensito Rubensito.” Juana Bautista tells her, “she’s the one you should be thinking about. Over here Maria Delia.” Maria Delia ask, “my love are you bothered by me? I know I shouldn’t have talked too you in that way. I do promise you, that in this life I won’t do it ever again heard me. Now then Juana Calidad and Mauricio, are bringing out milkshakes want one?” Juana Bautista utters, “sure.”

Calixto arrives home, and sees Dona. Dona Dona ask, “where is Ruben Calixto?” Calixto tells her, “he is staying a bit with his sisters. Plus their boyfriends. Ah dear the concert turned out rather good. Well that is why all of them, are over at the house celebrating together.” Dona Dona asks, “now then I suppose your daughters and their boyfriends. Have a serious relationship?” Calixto tells her, “well yes they are serious boys. They have full intentions of marry my daughters.” Dona Dona tells them, “fine then I want to talk to each pair.” Calixto ask, “who?” Dona Dona tells him, “your daughters and their boyfriends.” Calixto tells her, “sure dear when ever you want.” Dona Dona tells him, “in pairs or separately.” Calixto tells her, “sure but when?” Dona Dona tells him, “as soon as possible.”

Judge Geremias Guerra is with Margarita Cruz. “Oh I remember my daughter would participate in every school activity. Well I was a bit surprised, to see how well she moved and sang on that stage.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes you have a daughter that is worth a lot Margarita. In reality all the juanas are worth so much.” Margarita Cruz asks, “yes that is true but I’m guessing you are thinking about Juana Valentina.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “I hope you believe what I’m saying. But truthfully and talking with sincerity. I have always been this way with you.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “sure I’m listening as always.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells him, “I loved Juana Valentina with all of my heart. I saw her and began dreaming. Thinking I would spend the rest of my life with her.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “but your talking as if its now in the past.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes for that is the apropriate place for it.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “so that means you don’t feel the same way that you felt before.” Judge Geremias Guerra tells her, “yes I continue admiring her. I still think she’s a marvelous woman. But no not any more, I’m not in love with her anymore. I finally realized the stupid feelings that I had. But I’m thinking now that my comparde had a reason. That those types of love were quite absurd. Maybe it was just an old man’s tempertantrum. Yes but the truth is, I don’t feel what I did for her like before.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “you have left me utterly speachless Germias. Truthfully I am very happy for you.”

(In reality these dirty old guys, never stop going after younger women.)

 

CONTINUE 81-90

Las Juanas 71-80

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Las Juanas is written by Bernardo Romero Pereiro and Juanita Samper.

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EPISODE 71-80

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EPISODE 71

By this point, the guys have had enough. Miguel goes to see Juana Matilde, and she tells him. “Listen Miguel I’m going out, I don’t know exactly where I’m going to be heading too. Well you be well Miguel, and say hello to your family Miguel.” Miguel asks, “Juana Matilde?” Octavio shows up, “hey your leaving so early from the house?” Juana Matilde tells him, “you know something I don’t know its like I awoke with the rooster today.” Octavio asks, “where are you going?” Juana Matilde tells him, “I don’t know but anyplace you know.” Octavio asks, “is Miguel going with you?” Juana Matilde tells him, “well you know what not today I feel like being on my own. Now Octavio be well, and say hello too your family Octavio bye.”

Octavio asks, “so she’s still the same?” Miguel tells him, “yes but now a bit mean but not rude. Its just the way she looks at me. Its as if she’s looking at me, through double glass windows. She simply doesn’t see me.” Octavio tells him, “they don’t see us. Well Juana Manny is the same way. Hey there my firecracker, your looking good. You coming out to the street, its like a nice flower appeared.” Juana Manny tells him, “I’m no flower nor just appearing. Say hello to your mother.” Octavio stops her, “hey there wait wait firecracker. Your going through something so important in your life. I just want to share it with you.” Juana Manny tells him, “listen the one living my life is me Octavio. I’m the one that’s going to go into that ring alone bye.” Octavio tells her, “hey wait well anyway please why don’t you allow me to at least be in your corner. That way when you win, I’ll be the first to kiss you in congratulations.” Juana Manny tells him, “listen you can’t. The second is Happy bye.” Juana Manny runs off, Octavio tries to go after her and stops.

Ruben shows up, “hi Octavio how’s it going?” Octavio tells him, “terrible what’s going on with your sister? My family accepted her, as my formal girlfriend. Now she doesn’t want nothing too do with me. The same goes with Juana Matilde and Juana Calidad.” Ruben tells him, “hey man look Octavio I do understand it. Believe me it does worry me so.” Miguel utters, “yeah right but it doesn’t concern him. Nor worry him, wait till things like these happen to him.”

Ruben arrives home, and finds Maria Delia leaving his mother’s room. “Goodbye Dona Dona. Oh they told me, you weren’t here.” Ruben tells her, “I just got back. Hey where is your gum, that’s not next too you.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh you mean Willy no he returned to Houston, his investigation is now over with me. He promised me, he’s going to send me a book about the case. When its all ready.” Ruben asks, “and your sickness what of it? Does it have a cure?” Maria Delia tells him, “Willy suggested that if I head to Houston. A doctor there can examine me.” Ruben tells her, “well that is exactly what I had advised you.” Maria Delia coldly tells him, “yes I’m thinking that soon I’m going to be travelling. Well then goodbye Ruben.” Mauricio shows up, “hi Maria Delia have you see Juana Caliad. Do you know if she’s here?” Maria Delia tells him, “no I don’t know you better ask bye.”

Mauricio tells her, “hi Rubencho.” Ruben tells him, “hi Maudi how’s it going doing well?” Mauricio tells him, “I’m find hey could I talk to your sister?” Ruben tells him, “well I just got here but I’ll check for you.” Mauricio tells him, “if she says she doesn’t want to see me. Tell her I’m not moving until we talk.” Juana Calidad arrives, “saint maria clarice.” Mauricio tells her, “may she be in the lords heaven.” Juana Calidad tells him, “you must answer may her saintly name be blessed. That is what you say Mauricio. So how are you ?” Mauricio tells her, “not well and very worried.” Ruben tells them, “look I’m going to leave you alone.” Mauricio tells him, “no Ruben you stay as a future brother in law sit down and hear this. What’s going on between the two of us Juana Calidad?” Juana Calidad tells him, “the thing is nothing is going on. Its a sign from god, I just don’t love you anymore.” She heads outside, and Mauricio tells Ruben. “Did you see that, every time she mentions god. How am I going to argue that. Cadi my love.” Mauricio goes after her, then Orlando shows up and asks. “Hey do you know if Juana Bautista is around?” Mauricio utters, “I don’t know but Rubencho is there. Just ask him.”

Orlando tells him, “hi Ruben is Juana Bautista here?” Ruben tells him, “I’ll go check Juana Bautista. Orlando needs you.” Juana Valentina show up, “hello Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hi Orlando look she’s finishing getting dressed but. The thing is she doesn’t want too talk. We’re heading to the gym, and were running late. But I’ll advise her. Hey Ruben, don’t forget we have to talk to your father. Regading that bet ok.” Ruben tells her, “well I need to talk to you but not about that bet.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey guy we can talk about that later. Leave that till after the fight, now you stay with Orlando and wait right here. So he’s not alone, now I’ll call Juana Bautista alright.” Orlando tells her, “inform her that’s it quite important.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen I’m telling you now well she might not come. So don’t have any illusions.” Orlando utters, “daaa what things man.”

Upstairs Juana Valentina tells Juana Bautista. “It just saddens me man.” Juana Bautista asks, “what is?” Juana Valentina tells her, “this indifference to love. Ruben’s eyes aren’t as pronounced like before. His smile doesn’t make my legs tremble. I don’t feel absolutely nothing. Sincerely Juana Bautista too me, this seems quite weird. All of us ended up getting it at the same time? For me there’s no such explanation. I just don’t see it.” Juana Bautista asks, “in reality tell me the truth you don’t feel absolutely nothing for Ruben?” Juana Valentina tells her, “not even half. I don’t even dream about him. This indifference is like he’s just another person. Just like Don Calixto.” Juana Bautista tells her, ” what I never thought could happen. Has indeed happened, you have stopped loving our brother Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes I truly don’t understand it.” Juana Bautista tells her, “you know this should relax me but it doesn’t. This does worry me so, there’s something quite strange happening to everyone.” Juana Valentina utters, “I do wonder what it is.”

Ruben ends up heading upstairs, “come on down Orlando is waiting for you.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh man I’m gettting as forgetful as Juana Matilde. I forgot too tell you, Orlando wants too see you.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I don’t want to see him.” Ruben tells her, “tell him personally.” Juana Valentina tells her, “its best that you just tell him so Juana Bautista. Or else he won’t stop calling you, or trying to visit you.” Juana Bautista utters, “well then at least. I don’t have to worry about you two being alone anymore excuse me.” She leaves and Juana Valentina tells him. “Now then I best get going then.” Ruben stops her, “Juana Valentina what’s wrong with you. What’s this change, from one minute to the next. What can I do, to make you not stop loving me?” Juana Valentina tells him, “I have stopped loving you Ruben.” Ruben tells her, “that is impossible.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes its possible my heart has stopped loving you. What can I do?” Ruben asks, “Juana Valentina are you taking anything? A medicine or something?” Juana Valentina tells him, “no nothing why?” Ruben tells her, “I’ve been thinking and thinking and I can’t think of a single solution. This indifference to love, is might be an aversion to a drug. Oh I don’t know.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh come on that just idiotic.” Ruben tells her, “its not idotic. I was also thinking, maybe its something you all ate. Or is this a joke? This is a joke right? You all are pulling my leg.” He tries to hug her, and she pushes him away. Juana Valentina tells him, “no its not a joke. Its what I feel, or what I don’t feel.” Ruben grabs her again, “Juana Valentina I need you I miss you. I want to recuperate you please I am serious.” Juana Valentina tells him, “no Ruben my love for you is dead. I’m telling you my love for you is dead. Look sorry forgive me, but I am very busy dealing with Juana Manny’s fight excuse me.” Ruben shakes his head, and stands by the door.

Yolanda is with Mr. Pu Pu. “Now there is the contract, this states the price of the tickets. The banners, the sponsors everything. I have a friend in the radio business, he can make it that the costs not so high. I’m a bit short at the moment.” Yolanda tells him, “the one that’s cheap ended up being Robusta Coronado.” ‘Mr. Pupo tells her, “but seno she had to pay me. For me to hire a representation.” Yolanda asks, “and who said she was my protector? Robusta is a girl that I just want her dreams too come true. That’s everything.” Mr. Pupo asks, “why?” Yolanda tells him, “when you and I met we made an arrangement. That there wouldn’t be any questions.” She hands him a cheque, Mr. Pu Pu asks. “And what is this?” Yolanda tells him, “that is the money your going to pay Robusta Coronado.” Mr. Pu Pu asks her, “wait a minute seno wait one minute. We haven’t talked about being associates, nor we have discussed the percentage.” Yolanda tells him, “listen Pu Pu you just arrange everything. Don’t worry about a thing. I don’t care about any percentage. In fact I don’t want a single cent.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “listen this is a lot of money.” Yolanda tells him, “I will expect to put a little bit more anyway. Is this where you have your account? Do you know the agent?” Mr. Pu Pu tells him, “well he’s a friend of mine. That’s why I put my money there at that bank.” Yolanda tells him, “very good call him and tell him now. Confirm this, the fight is on the 13th. The next day the agent is going to be allowed to put 5000 in your account. Only if the fight between Juana Manny Salguero, and Robusta Coronarda goes through. If there’s a complete knockout, or if there’s no fight. I just pick up my money and that’s that.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “look seno but.”

Yolanda tells him, “just think your going to make a lot of money. Its 5000, or don’t you want that money. First its this bunch before the fight even goes on. The next is what you might get after the fight. In the end none of the boxers are paying.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “look seno I can’t say no too 5000 is a bit complicated but.” Yolanda tells him, “the only condition what ever happens. Between those two women, nothing is going to stop this fight. Do you understand?” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “listen seno you don’t get I have to get the right permits and things. I am sure I’m going to get in really big trouble. This problem is going to be big. I don’t want any trouble.” Yolanda tells him, “problems that your going to find a solution too. Tell me something, do you know someone that can fix fights. Hey Pu Pu don’t tell me, that you haven’t fixed a fight before. To get more money?” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “listen you got me all wrong I’m not that type of man.” Yolanda tells him, “I want to bet on Juana Manny Salguero.” Mr. Pu Pu asks, “wait a minute I don’t understand. I thought you were the alley of Robusta Coronada. This is something I simply can’t understand.” Yolanda tells him, “she’s not my protected Pu Pu.”

Manuel Efe is talking with Dona Dona. “To make this business work, one must fill the arena. Plus have the proper publicity.” Calixto tells him, “what do you have in mind Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe tells them, “well I was thinking having big banners. So the people here can go see her. You know, come all and see Juana Manny De Salguero fighting with?” Juana Valentina tells him, Robusta Coronado. She’s called the queen of the palenque.” Manuel Efe utters, “I have it I have it. Juana Manny Salguero the impress of Corozal. Who will fight with Robusta Coronado, the queen of the palenques. Daaa that’s going too sell. In fact people here from Corozal, would go straight to sincelejo to see the fight. We must do a lot of publicity uncle.” Calixto tells him, “yes yes but to have publicity one has to have money. Well there isn’t any.” Juana Bautista tells him, “from where?” Manuel Efe tells her, “I’ll pay for the flyers and banners. Don’t you worry about nothing. Let Todoelmundo, and the boyfriends pass them around the entire town. What do you think?” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey you have nothing to do in this situation and you want too put money in.” Manuel Efe tells her, “Juana Valentina you know that’s chump change for me. It will be no problem, if you say go ahead. I’ll run for it.” Calixto tells him, “well fine then for us it will be no problem.” Manuel Efe tells them, “fine then I’m now heading to the printers excuse me.” In the end he stops when hears about the bet. Calixto asks, “now then what is the deal with the bets.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes it was the idea of Juana Matilde. If you can believe it, we would like to put the remaining amount on Juana Manny.”

They awake Juana Matilde. “Juana Matilde tell father what is your plan.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh sorry father but yes I remember now. I was thinking the following, we bet all the money that we have on Juana Manny of course. Well the thing is, I don’t know but I’m just saying. If we bet it all, we might win it all as well.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes of course.” Juana Calidad tells him, “father look I was thinking. We can bet say 2000, that’s all we have for costs and things.” Calixto tells her, “oh yes that is very little.” Ruben tells them, “yes and thus we would end with the bet.” Manuel Efe tells them, “daaa hey what horror. You all have little faith in Juana Manny. She’s training quite hard, I know that she’s going too win.” Calixto tells them, “yes Manuel Efe has every reason. Happy Lora is for certain.” Manuel Efe tells them, “don’t mention the bet or else she won’t fight well.” Calixto tells them, “yes this is an act of faith to Juana Manny.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes we must support Juana Manny.” Juana Matilde tells her, “more than act of faith this is a business. If we all bet, then we will all win.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes that’s correct.” Manuel Efe tells them, “yes we should all bet.” Ruben asks, “if your so sure why don’t you bet as well.” Manuel Efe tells them, “alright I’ll bet 1000 yes that amount and I’ll even write it on a sheet. So then you don’t doubt me, I’m sick and tired that there’s always a doubt.” Calixto tells him, “calm down nephew we will confide in your word.” Juana Valentina tells him, “fine fine but do calm down.” Ruben sick of his display utters, “yeah yeah excuse me.” Calixto asks, “hey come here oh so where is he going now? Do you think, he got into a fight with Maria Delia?” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh no Don Calixto my bet is he’s just worried about the fight.”

Manuel Efe follows Ruben outside. “Hey Rubencho? Where ever you want too go, I’ll take you in my car. Just make sure, you clean your shoes. Before you enter alright.” Ruben tells him, “thanks cousin but I prefer to walk.” Manuel Efe asks, “hey what’s wrong?” Ruben tells him, “nothing.” Manuel Efe tells him, “I just think you seem a bit pensive and bit worried. Is it because of Juana Manny’s fight.” Ruben tells him, “yes yes you have to understand it is I’m not very comfortable. Having a member of the family as a boxer. Especially when he is a she, and your sister.” Manuel Efe asks, “is that everything?” Ruben tells him, “that’s it bye.” Manuel Efe utters, “if you say so.”

Juana Valentina shows up next, “oh hi your still here.” Manuel Efe tells her, “I’ll take you where ever you want too go. My car is at your disposal?” Juana Valentina tells him, “thanks but I’m heading to the gym I prefer to walk.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey talking about my car. It was bad of you to take it without asking me again. You need my permission.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well the thing is you are quite generous. So we thought you wouldn’t mind.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes I see but next time ask my permission alright. Juana Valentina I have something bad to tell you. The next time, you want to take my car you can’t. You know why, for I have installed a special lock so nobody can take it. It was specially sent from Germany. You just shut the pilots side, all the car is blocked and secure.” Juana Valentina tells him, “very good that you have taken precautions in making sure nobody steals your car. Can you just image the person who robs it bye.” Manuel Efe utters, “if someone wants to steal this car is in trouble. For its double locked, its from Germany the best place perfect. Daaa now where did I leave my keys?” Daaa he has left the keys inside the car.

Inside Calixto tells them, “now were certain of this we will put the money on Juana Manny to win.” Juana Matilde asks, “girl Juana Bautista please see in your cards. To make sure were going to win this, because umda its a lot of money.” Juana Bautista tells him, “if telling the fortunes would help. We would be playing the lottery every single day.” Calixto asks, “now Juana Calidad regarding that proposal with Mauricio Fuentelafria? What happened?” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh dad I don’t even want to see him.” Calixto asks, “and why not?” Juana Calidad tells him, “well that is what were all asking ourselves. Why?” Juana Matilde tells him, “we don’t know father its like the day after tomorrow we just stopped loving our boyfriends. We just don’t know why?” Calixto asks, “what do you mean you all stopped loving?” Juana Calidad tells him, “yes father Juana Manny doesn’t think about Octavio. Juana Matilde doesn’t think in Miguel. Me I don’t even want to think in Mauricio Fuentelafria.” Juana Matilde tells him, “I don’t want to even see Miguel Tejeros father. Its just that I stopped caring. I feel sorry for Juana Bautista boyfriend, he traveled back here from Bogota.” Calixto asks, “all of you are going through this? Is this occurring to Juana Valentina as well?” Juana Matilde tells him, “why would it occur to Juana Valentina she’s not in love with anybody.” Calixto utters, “all of you have stopped loving yes this is quite strange.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh this scares me. Is it a punishment from god, for something we did?” Juana Bautista tells her, “Juana Calidad god is love and doesn’t punish one with taking love away. Well maybe he just wanted to stop a tragedy?” Everyone gets too thinking.

That night, Juana Valentina utters. “Oh yes it was nice to fall in love but. I just wonder what happened? In any case, I sleep very relaxed very delicious. I’m not getting up in the middle of the night. Well if things are like that, than that is that.” As she’s ready to sleep, Juana Bautista runs in. “Juana Valentina get up now, Juana Manny got into an accident.” Juana Valentina gets up, “wednesday oh what happened?” The girls surround Juana Manny, Tere is dabbing her wounded arm. Todoelmundo utters, “be very careful that must hurt a bunch.” Juana Manny in tears yells out, “ouch Terezalsura.” Tere tells her, “now stop moving.” Juana Manny angrily tells them, “I fell and that’s what pisses me off. I was walking normally when I tripped. Luckily for me, Todoelmundo was coming by and he brought me home. Terezalsura enough that hurts.” Tere tells her, “now don’t make any fast movements. Or it will hurt you more. I’m just trying to take off all this dirt. Juana Manny does it really hurt bad?” Juana Manny tells her, “who cares about the pain. I’m furious that I’m going to be wounded on the day of the fight.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well luckily she didn’t hurt her hands. That is what it looks too me?” Juana Matilde asks, “hey Todoelmundo now what do you know medicine now or what?” Todoelmundo tells her, “well its a known fact you hurt the muscle and vein of the hand. Its called a fractured tendon.” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen Todoelmundo might know about medicine. But the best thing is we need a doctor.” Juana Calidad tells them, “its best we go to the hospital.” Juana Manny tells them, “no no no I hate going to hospitals. You bring one over here, I get more sick being there.” Todoelmundo tells them, “then call the family doctor then he knows a lot about bones.” Tere tells him, “there’s the book go and call.” Juana Valentina tells them, “I’ll advise Ruben then.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh Juana Manny your really spoiled.” Juana Manny tells them, “man my arm really hurts.” Tere tells her, “I’m just trying to remove the blood.”

Ruben doesn’t get up when Juana Valentina knocks. So she has to wake him. “Ruben Ruben.” He’s startled but utters, “Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Juana Manny had an accident. Listen don’t worry, its nothing serious.” Ruben asks, “where is she?” Juana Valentina tells him, “she’s with the rest of the girls. The doctor has been called, and I just though you should know.” Ruben gets dressed, “yes of course.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well she’s hurt and were worried about the fight. Now then hurry and finish getting dressed.” Ruben then follows her to the rest of the girls.

Dona Dona tries to wake up Calixto. “Mr. Salguero I hear a lot of noises.” Calixto tells him, “of course you hear noises there are nine of us in this house.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh yes and why because of you and your flesh is weak.” Calixto tells her, “enough let me sleep I have to go early to the ranch tomorrow. Oh you should see how green the land is. The harvest is growing so very fast, I think soon the harvest will be ready it will be our best yet. Hey Dona when will you once again join me at the ranch?” Dona Dona tells him, “when your five illegitimate daughters get married.” Calixto asks, “now then since were talking about my daughters. Something strange is going on. The one’s that were engaged, are now not?” Dona Dona asks, “what why how?” Calixto tells her, “just like you heard. All four of them at the same time. It very weird and it has me worried. I am sure that Mauricio, Miguel Tejeros, Octavio Portoreal. Plus Juana Bautista’s friend, will be able to get them back. I just hope?” Dona Dona asks, “and how about the oldest? Why doesn’t she have a boyfriend?” Calixto tells her, “well the man that will make her fall in love will appear.” Dona Dona opens the curtains and repeats, “they marry or they all will leave. Don’t you forget about that?” Then she turns off the lights, but Calixto is pretty worried.

The doctor has arrived, “oh yes she hit herself really bad.” Ruben utters, “now be careful Juana Manny.” Juana Matilde tells them, “can you just image if we would have bet? Juana Manny wouldn’t be able to fight. Then the fight would have been for nothing.” Ruben tells her, “that isn’t the problem. The money would be returned to the promoter. The problem is the contract.” Juana Valentina utters, “wednesday that penalty clause in that contract. It means were stuck paying 2000 if Juana Manny doesn’t fight. We are salted.” Juana Bautista tells them, “no we can fight that contract. This was an act of god.” Ruben tells her, “the only way a fight can be cancelled is this. Down pouring rains, earthquake, riots and revolutions. Or the death of one of the opponents.” Juana Valentina tells him, “that promoter is a trapper no me fregue.” Juana Bautista tells them, “oh girl if its signed its signed.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh dear lord so that means. The only way we don’t pay that fee. Is if Juana Manny dies?” Ruben gives her a hug, “no no of course not.” Juana Matilde tells him, “fine I’ll pay the 2000.” Juana Valentina tells her, “enough with the tragedy we will wait and see what the doctor says.”

Todoelmundo is with Tere, “oh poor Juana Manny and with this heat that’s going on.” Todoelmundo tells her, “tomorrow morning I have to start giving out flyers. That Manule Efe paid, regarding Juana Manny’s fight.” Tere tells him, “until the doctor ok’s the fight. We don’t know, if there’s going to be a fight or not.” Todoelmundo tells her, “everything is set to be sent out. So the money is already gone.” Tere tells him, “well its Manuel Efe’s money. Its nothing too him, it just makes him laugh.” Todoelmundo tells her, “hey Terezalsura what grace you have. Everything that you do and say has your special grace.” Tere tells him, “todoelmundo don’t pull my hairs.” Todoelmundo tells her, “no I’m serious I want to confess something. Every time I go too sleep, I think about you. Well I sleep very relaxed.” Tere utters, “well it sometimes happen to me as well.” Todoelmundo asks, “really the thing is with you we can talk very nicely. I don’t know but with you I feel good. I feel complete, I know what it is oh man do you understand me?” Tere tells him, “your almost like Juana Matilde but I really do understand you?” Todoelmundo asks, “so then its a yes?” Tere asks, “yes to what?” Todoelmundo asks, “do you accept being my formal partner?” Tere tells him, “well I just want to say. I like you more than my mexican sailor.” She then kisses him, and the curse strikes again. Todoelmundo so happy utters, “the word happiness has 17 definitions. You have given me all 17.” Tere then tells him, “Todoelmundo please forgive me this was a mistake I’m sorry. I should serve the coffee.” She takes off in a hurry while Todoelmundo utters, “oh Terezalsura man todoelmundo doesn’t know what just happened.”

Juana Manny tells them, “now it was a hard hit luckily but it won’t fracture.” Juana Valentina asks, “that’s fortunate but what did the doctor say. Can you fight or not? Tell us the truth?” Tere shows up with the coffees. Juana Manny tells them, “I’m going to fight even if its with one arm girl. I am going to beat up that Robusta Coronda.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes now that great talking Juana Manny.” Ruben ask, “so how much did the doctor charge?” Juana Calidad tells him, “three prayers with the rosary. To save his soul including, saying a prayer every night.” Ruben tells them, “that’s amazing.” Juana Matilde tells her, “three prayers to a doctor girl.” Juana Calidad tells her, “Juana Matilde prayers are more important than what that doctor. He was going to charge me, the only problem the medication that’s needed. One has to pay for, they won’t accept prayers.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I’ll do that job for the pharmacists wife is fascinated when ever I read her cards. At the fair she visited me three times. To read her fortune, I’ll be in charge of the medications.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now then its getting rather late. Its best we all head to bed, just like they say. Tomorrow is another day.” Juana Calidad utters, “ave maria purisima thank you Tere.”Juana Bautista tells them, “well goodnight I’ll finish the rest in my room. Thank you Terezalsura.” Juana Manny utters, “Juana Matilde help me get into bed.” Juana Matilde tells her, “alright.” Ruben utters, “thank you Tere everything was delicious.” Tere tells him, “no problem. Then she simply goes past Todoelmundo. Goodnight everyone.” Todoelmundo sadly watches her leave. Ruben tells Juana Valentina, “could we possibly talk?” Juana Valentina tells him, “Ruben I’m pretty tired. See you tomorrow bye Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo asks, “may I ask you a question. There might not be an answer too? What is going on with the girls and Terezalsura?” Ruben tells him, “while I have a million questions that I just don’t know either.”

(Ruben wasn’t suppose to know, that the girls had anything to do with the fair. But JB just mentions it here. Ruben doesn’t even react too it.)

The next morning, Manuel Efe visits the pink house. Yolanda tells him, “oh dear lord one of these days you going to kill me. I knew giving you the keys, to the backdoor was dangerous.” Manuel Efe tells her, “I needed to know if you had talked too. The guy that made the bets?” Yolanda tells him, “man why do you look like that.” Manuel Efe tells her, “I had to run all the way here. I haven’t been able to un-lock my car.” Yolanda asks, “and why haven’t you been able to get into your car?” Manuel Efe tells her, “its against my voluntary. Now then did you, or no talk to the better?” Yolanda tells him, “yes I did its a relative of Pu Pu. Oh he has divine eyes, let me tell you. He’s a bit annoying like Pu Pu. We worked out a deal, and everything is set.” Manuel Efe tells her, “strategy daaa this sounds like a war Jolly.” Yolanda tells him, “yes this is a war dear heart. The publicity and the bet. Everyone has to think that Juana Manny Salguero is the favorite too win. That Coronada is below, what you didn’t understand did you? Look for every dollar, that I bet on Coronado they will take out four. From the money I bet on Juana Manny. That is everything.” Manuel Efe still doesn’t get it, “a ha.” Yolanda tells him, “oh my life don’t even force yourself too understand. The only thing you should know is this. The money that was beted on Juana Manny Salguero. They are going to end up with zero.” Manuel Efe tells her, “a ha now then jolly could you lend me your kitchen?” Yolanda asks, “why the kitchen?” Manuel Efe tells her, “I want to make a visit to the salguero’s. Ruben today was a bit down.” Yolanda tells him, “it might be the impossibility to love his little sister.” Manuel Efe tells her, “it had something to do with Juana Valentina and the other Juanas. The thing is I am a bet intrigued.” Yolanda asks, “and what does that have to do with the kitchen?” Manuel Efe tells her, “you know men and women. Get entered through the stomach. He stares at her breasts. I’m going to the kitchen.” Yolanda covers herself and tells him, “you better.”

Calixto has been invited for breakfast by Judge Germias Guerra. “Listen for one or two of my daughters, to fall out of love. Its understandable, but all four of them at the same time. Its like putting it under the Guinness book of world records.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “and it came at the worst time. Thinking that you had the satisfaction, that all of your girls were in serious relationship. Which would conclude that they would head to matrimony.” Calixto tells him, “yes and those marriages would mean Dona. Would end the bad treatment, and bad animosity towards my girls. Plus she would accept them as my daughters.” Margarita Cruz asks, “so did they explain why they stop loving them? I mean was there a circumstance, that changed all the Juana’s minds.” Calixto tells her, “well nothing absolutely nothing. They didn’t have words between them, my four daughters that were in love. In the end resulted them falling out of love.” Margarita Cruz asks, “no details or nothing?” Calixto asks, “nothing and how does one fall out of love so very easily?”

Ruben is miserable and sitting alone in his bedroom. He remembers every kiss he had with Juana Valentina. “How could love just end so very suddenly?” Dona Dona annoyed tells him, “I’m going over to the mayor’s office to sign. Every week I have to go do that obligation. I tell him exactly, what I think of him. I always mention the past mayor.” Ruben laughs and tells her, “oh mom thanks too you. You made me laugh.” Dona Dona tells him, “well it doesn’t make me happy not one single bit Ruben Calixto. So tell me something, have you gone and seen Maria Delia.” Ruben tells her, “we haven’t seen one another in one day. You shouldn’t worry, for were not married yet.” Dona Dona tells him, “well that is exactly why I worry. Soon you will be husband and wife. Don’t you forget?” Ruben utters, “yes senora.” Dona Dona tells him, “when I get back I’ll call her.” Ruben tells him, “no no if you call her she will come by.” Dona Dona asks, “what you don’t want to see your intended?” Ruben tells her, “well no its just that I’m not in the best of moods. If it attaches too her, she might start crying.” Dona Dona shrugs and leaves the house.

Margarita Cruz tells the judge. “You know Dona might remember. The girls suddenly stop loving their boyfriends. They talked about it non-stop. Apparently one member of the family had contracted that illness.” Calixto tells her, “the indifference kiss.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “so let me understand this. This illness is that the women stop loving them.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “apparently both can carry it but its the male that spreads it around. Only the women are affected, I remember one school. All the school girls were affected.” Calixto tells him, “you know comparde this town shouldn’t exisit in reality. But in literature.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh its been years since I heard about it. It affected the school, I just thought it was one of those virus. You know that affected people, then mysteriously disappeared.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “the word of the day is. Where did that illness come from? Who brought it? How could it return to corozal at this late date.” Calixto tells him, “you know something comparde. I’m asking myself the same question.” Manuel Efe runs to the house, with his baked goods. He stops at the dolorosa, and sees Todoelmundo’s car. “Man its still several blocks to the house. I can’t show up to see Juana Valentina looking like this.” He then heads inside to find Todoelmundo.

Inside the dolorsa the guys are talking. Todoelmundo gives them the flyers. “Man it also happened to the nun, who is already strange. But to happen to all of them, man this is sure strange?” Mauricio tells her, “leave Juana Calidad in peace Octavio.” Miguel tells him, “look we have to talk to them to find out for sure. What’s going on with them.” Mauricio tells them, “how can we even mention anything Miguel when they throw us out of that house. They don’t even want to talk over the phone.” Octavio tells them, “this is what were going too do. Stand outside the Juana’s house, all day if we have too. Until they come out, then all at once well start talking too them. Even if we have to tie them up. Well until they start listening to us again.” Poncho tells Gualberto, “hey can you believe what we saved ourselves from. I know that Juana Bautista didn’t pay you any mind. Neither did Terezalsura towards me, but were the only one’s that don’t have the look of a martyer.” Gualberto tells him, “yes plus Todoelmundo because he’s not seeing anybody either.” Todoelmundo finishes his drink and utters. “The cross is on the inside.” Gualberto asks, “what cross?” Todoelmundo tells him, “yes a cross that I have to give these flyers all over town.” Mauricio tells them, “the Juanas hardly pay us any attention and were still doing things for them. Its just not appropriate men.” Miguel repeats, “listen we have to clear this situation up. Even if its done badly.” Orlando tells them, “definately we have no other ulternative. I have always thought that reasoning and proper tactics, people would understand one another. But now I’m willing to stand by Juana Bautista’s door. No matter how long it takes. If its necessary, I’ll do a hunger strike until she finally talks too me.” Mauricio tells him, “Orlando a hunger strike man don’t go that far.”

Manuel Efe enters, “hey Todoelmundo.” Miguel utters, “look whose here.” Manuel Efe tells him, “hey Todoelmundo I saw your motor-something outside. I need your services, would you take me to see the salguero’s. I have to drop this off.” Everyone at once asks, “hey what about that european car of yours?” Manuel tells them, “hey my car is in the shop getting some proper maintenance thank you.” Mauricio utters, “yes because it turned out badly.” Manuel Efe asks, “would you do me this service yes or no?” Todoelmundo tells him, “business is business even though I’m possesed on the inside.” Gualberto asks, “what is this Todoelmundo. First its the cross now the possession? What are you trying to become a christian priest or what?” Todoelmundo tells him, “I’m going to try to be a priest maybe things will go better for me. Come on european man.” Poncho utters, “oh father Todoelmundo.” Octavio utters, “hey Manuel Efe come back here. Since your a family member of the salguero’s. Could you respond to one question?” Miguel tells him, “four to be exact.” Manuel Efe asks, “what are those questions?” Mauricio tells him, “listen Manuel Efe. All those questions, can be resolved in just one. Do you know what’s going on with the Juanas?” Manuel Efe asks, “what’s going on with the Juanas?”

Judge Germias Guerra brings out a book. “Here it is written by Jose Luis Garcia the historian of the region. He mentions that the indifference love that arrived in sahagun. They didn’t understand, how it happened nor how long it was going to be.” Calixto asks, “does it say how the illness is transmitted.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “its transmitted by a kiss.” Both men utter, “a kiss?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “well that is what they said. If one is affected, and kisses another. The indifference illness, is automatic transmitted. All it takes is a kiss hello.” Calixto tells her, “you have left me utterly speechless Margarita Cruz. Well how does it get cured? How do we take care of a person. That’s has been affected with the indifference illness.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “well Luis Garcia states the men that were affected. Tried everything, some tried to win their love back. Others tried fighting, to see if the women reacted. Plus some sent them to various doctors, and had them take medical exams. But nothing resulted.” Calixto tells them, “we have too do something. We have to see that a person, they feel like they did before.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “there is a formula. Yes there’s a formula, by an old doctor by the name of Armando Jorge Martes Garcia. Is his name there?” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “no Jorge Luis doesn’t mention nothing of that. Dona has to remember. Her father was a patient of Armando Jorge Martes Garcia. Now what was that formula.”

 

ADDITIONAL SCENES

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(Las Juanas/Capitulo 71(B) 1/5 NANAPAISA978)

Todoelmundo drops off Manuel Efe at the house. “Alright European man we have arrived.” Manuel Efe tells him, “your service is thanked Todoelmundo?” Todoelmundo tells him, “oh no you owe me 1500.” Manuel Efe asks, “1500 hey were not talking about my car.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well at least my car works. While yours doesn’t.” Manuel Efe tells him, “fine but I’ll pay you in there for I can’t drop this.” Todoelmundo tells him, “alright then.” Manuel Efe asks, “is it true about the Juanas. Oh what the guys have told me?” Todoelmundo tells him, “umda yes the four that were engaged. Image this, all four in the end told the guys no no more.” Manuel Efe asks, “what nothing? Todoelmundo tells him, “yes no more.”

Inside Juana Calidad is nursing Juana Manny’s wounds. “Ouch oh that hurts, I believe more the treatments of Happy Lora than that doctor.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes Juana Manny but that arm we are counting on that arm specifically.” Manuel Efe enters, “chaio.” Juana Manny tells him, “at last you said something good. Bye may things go well for you.” Manuel Efe tells her, “in italian chaio could me both things. Goodbye and hello, oh Juana Valentina. I made this for you, its a dessert. Its called a crepe suzette flambe, it only has 182 calories.” To the disgust of Manuel Efe, Juana Manny puts her finger in it to taste it. “Oh its quite good.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh wednesday girl. Then she glances at Manuel Efe. Oh no you know what, no thank you for your intentions have a catch.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well its only a show of friendship Well its for everyone, you can share it.” Once again Juana Manny start eating it Juana Valentina once again utters, “Juana Manny.” Manuel Efe tells her, “you can share it with all of your sisters. Share it with everyone, even Todoelmundo. Hey what happened too your arm?” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh she fell and hit it hard.” Manuel Efe tells her, “fell but that is quite grave. No a doctor has too see you right away. Todoelmundo go and get a doctor. Don’t you worry, I will pay all the costs.” Juana Valentina tells him, “no relax don’t you worry about it. No thank you, for a doctor has already seen her.” Manuel Efe tells her, “but she should see a specalist. The fight is at risk here.” Todoelmundo tells them, “regarding the fight. This morning I heard over the radio. That Robusta Coronada said, that she was going to destroy you. Those are the words she said.” Juana Manny tells him, “well you tell that poor girl for I’m going to destroy her entire boxing career. The one that will destroy her will be me.” Juana Valentina asks, “Todoelmundo are you sure you heared it over the radio. She was the one that was talking?” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes all over the street all you hear is talk about the fight.” Calixto arrives and greets everyone. “Hello all excuse me.” Juana Calidad tells him, “ave maria purisima.” Juana Valentina utters, “hi Don Calixto.” Manuel Efe utters, “care for some crepe suzette uncle.” Juana Calidad asks, “I wonder what has father so in a hurry.” Juana Valentina ask, “so did this Mr. Pu Pu talk as well.” Todoelmundo tells her, “no but everyone else discussed the fight.” Juana Manny sees the cream, and begins screaming. “No no no.” Juana Calidad tells her, “now Juana Manny you are just too tense.”

(Online it says, Crepe Suzette has 158 calories.)

Calixto heads to see Dona Dona. “Hi Dona.” Dona Dona tells him, “hey the next time you enter you better knock. What if I were unrepresentable.” Calixto tells her, “oh come on Dona we’ve been married now for years. Plus I’ve seen you naked, no fregue. Hey Dona I was talking with Margarita Cruz. Do you recall, that there was a sickness in sahagun. Its called the indifference curse.” Dona Dona asks, “and what is this all about?” Calixto tells her, “it the only explination it seems the four girls have been infected.” Dona Dona utters, “the indifference curse? Oh yes it happened about fourty years ago. Oh yes I remember, the women affected stop loving.” Calixto tells her, “oh dear that is what’s going on with my daughters. Yes that’s it, they are all affected by the indifference curse.” Dona Dona asks, “so did it affect everyone?” Calixto tells her, “yes all that are in love all except Juana Valentina. But since she has no boyfriend, nor does she love anybody. Or it would hve also occured too her. Margarita Cruz mentioned to me, there was a doctor. Armando Jorge Martes Garcia found the formula. To cure the illness, but she doesn’t remember what it was. Do you remember anything?” Dona Dona tells him, “the formula no it seems Margarita and I have the same illness. Its a complete loss of memory, for I don’t remember either.” Calixto asks, “about that doctor is he alive still.” Dona Dona tells him, “well apparently yes but they would say that Armando Jorge Martes Garcia was immortal. Well after this, he left sahagun. This was much after, I have the displeasure of marrying you.” Calixto tells her, “dear please try to remember the formula. I am begging you.” He leaves she utters. “The formula of the indifference curse, if the oldest one is affected. Oh bleep, yeah right I’ll tell it too you Mr. Salguero.”

Over at the judge’s house, Judge Germias Guerra finds Margarita Cruz still sitting in the diningroom. “Margarita your still here, and you haven’t said one word. Your worry does worry me.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh I don’t know if I did the right thing to not mention. That I do know how the indifference curse works.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “it seems my deductive conclusions didn’t fail me. You do know, how that illness gets cured. You kept it from my comparde, just because of Ruben and Juana Valentina.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “exactly Judge the best thing could have happened. Well that she has stopped loving him. Well if she got contracted, then she doesn’t love him anymore. We just have to make sure.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “I’m so relieved let me tell you.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “but there are so many others that have been affected. Even my own daughter Juana Manny. Oh I don’t know what too do, Mr. Judge.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “Margarita adverting a mortal sin. Is more than any sacrifice.”

Over at the house, Ruben returns. Juana Valentina asks, “Ruben so how did things go?” Ruben tells them, “terrible I spoke to the promoter if Juana Manny doesn’t present herself. They are going to use the penalty clause.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh almas benditas del pulgatorio.” Juana Valentina asks, “are you so sure of that? Isn’t there anyway to fix this problem.” Ruben tells her, “no nothing the contract has already been signed.” Juana Valentina ask, “but didn’t you explain things more carefully.” Manuel Efe comes back, “oh everyone I have put the dessert in the fridge. Hey Ruben the crepe suzette flambe, that I made for Juana Valentina. Well for the rest of your sisters, and of course Todoelmundo.” Ruben annoyed asks, “what are you now dedicating yourself to the kitchen.” Manuel Efe tells him, “any respectable man has to know how to cook. Juana Manny I’m a bit worried about your arm. I’ll call the hospital, to see if there’s a doctor who knows more about healing bones. She needs it to be x-rayed, don’t worry I will be in charge of all the costs.” Juana Manny tells him, “oh it doesn’t matter.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh your very kind.” As Manuel Efe is on the phone. Todoelmundo finds it very odd, he asks Juana Matilde. “Where did he make that dessert? Did the kitchen lend him the use of the kitchen or what?” Juana Matilde tells him, “well I don’t know but it turned out quite delicious. Plus I didn’t get a chance to taste it.” Todoelmundo tells her, “alright I have to go be well everyone.” Juana Matilde asks, “hey wait aren’t you going to say hello to Terezalsura. Maybe she will give you some dessert.” Todoelmundo tells them, “well the thing is I have to go for there’s something I must do for someone excuse me.”

Maria Delia shows up, “hello everyone.” They all utter, “hi Maria Delia how are you?” Ruben still miserable utters, “I’m well but very busy I’m heading to the office now.” Maria Delia tells him, “alright may things be good for you. Dona Dona asked me to see her, if you excuse me. Oh hi Manuel Efe.” Juana Calidad tells them, “you know Maria Delia was acting kind of strange.” Ruben tells her, “maybe she’s missing her american guy.” Juana Bautista asks, “you don’t think that she has stop loving as well? Oh this seems quite intriguing.”

In the bedroom, Maria Delia tells Dona. “Oh in the end, they called and told Willy. That he was needed back home, so he went back to Houston. On his last days, I showed him places he hadn’t been. I also gave him a few details, to put in his book. Well apparently did you know, Willy is going to write a book about me and my tears that crystalize.” Dona Dona tells her, “oh yes on various occasions you have mentioned it.” Maria Delia tells him, “it will be written in english. They will read it in the states, I surely hope that they are able to sell it in the rest of the world.” Dona Dona tells her, “well congratulations. Well the best thing is, you don’t have the thing stuck on you. Well up and down.” Maria Delia tells him, “Dona don’t say that. Willy was a nice person.” Dona Dona tells her, “yes but a man is a man. Well I think its best that he left. Well then you can stop thinking about your tears. Well next you can go back to thinking about your wedding.” Maria Delia is very uninterested in talking about her marriage. She changes the subject and tells her, “oh coming here you never guess who I crossed path with. Well with Yolanda Del Cabrales. The ex-boss of Ruben.” Dona Dona asks, “so that woman is still roaming around? Umda how shameless, when they created shameless women they created Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Maria Delia tells her, “well we both greated one another. She just asked how was Ruben. Well I told her he’s fine.” Dona Dona asks, “she asked you about Ruben and it didn’t bother you?” Maria Delia tells her, “not even a smug.” Dona Dona utters, “oh not another one.” Maria Delia asks, “another what Dona?” Dona Dona asks, “and how is your relationship with my son?” Maria Delia tells her, “I’m guessing good or yes.” Dona Dona then looks upwards.

Back in the living room, Calixto returns. “What’s important now is this fight?” An annoyed Juana Manny tells them, “look if its regarding this fight. On that date I will be fine. That Robusta Coronado better hold on sonny. For I am going to break her bones.” Manuel Efe tells her, “now then what I did too advert any more problems. Is that I got you an appointment, so you can get that arm x-rayed. Well I’ll pay for it well obviously.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh yes that’s true.” Juana Matilde returns, with a piece of Manuel Efe’s dessert. “Oh hi father.” Calixto adverts her, “no don’t kiss me please.” Juana Matilde utters, “umda hey why?” Then tries to get Manuel Efe to take a bite he utter. “No thanks.” Calixto tells them, “the reason girls well I wanted to discuss a few things with you. Well I just don’t know how, well if one of you kisses me. I might get contracted by, the indifference curse.” They all utter, “what?” Juana Valentina asks, “wait we are all got infected by what?” Calixto tells them, “the indifference curse Juana Valentina. I know full well what’s wrong with all of you. Apparently you can simply get it if someone kisses you. Only women can suffer it, but the one’s that become contagious are men.” Manuel Efe utters, “daaa oh this only happens to small town of the tropics. Well is it very grave?” Calixto tells him, “do you think its little that one loses the will to love. Well I don’t much about this illness. Apparently this occured, over forty years ago. A doctor found the formula to cure everyone.” Ruben asks, “well father what is the cure?” Calixto tells him, “we don’t know apparently your mother and Margarita Cruz. Lived during that era, they simply don’t remember it.” Juana Calidad asks, “how did he arrive in Corozal?” Calixto tells her, “I don’t have a response too that question. Oh can you believe that.” Juana Bautista utters, “the indifference curse. Well being a aquarious that shouldn’t surprise me that it exists. But still it does surprise me. Well its pretty incredible.” Teary eyed Juana Matilde asks, “we are all sick? Oh man I’m just worried girls. Well the poor one’s that are affected, I wonder what are the symptons. Oh poor Miguel.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh Octavio.” Juana Calidad utters, “Mauricio.” Ruben utters, “not only them. He glances at Juana Valentina, Juana Bautista touches him and he tells them. Oh as well Orlando.” Juana Bautista utters, “yes.” Calixto tells them, “we are going to find that cure. We do have a hope, that maybe Margarita Cruz and Dona might remember. But if they don’t, we will figure what we might do.”

In the bedroom, Maria Delia is still talking with Dona. “Well its a weird sensation Dona Dona, its like an emptyness. Like being very distanced, like a loss.” Dona Dona asks, “you mean like a loss of love.” Maria Delia tells her, “yes like that I’m thinking maybe I’m just being anxious to learn what they are going to write for that book. Well then I don’t know, but its now time for me to leave. You be well Dona Dona bye.” Dona Dona utters, “bye. When she’s gone she raises her hands up. Why do things have to go very badly? Oh that indifference curse, was a sheer blessing for them. For they don’t love anymore. They don’t get married, and they are forced too leave. But if I try to cure Maria Delia, she’s at risk of dying.”

Over at the dolorosa, guys have begun entering looking very miserable. Octavio tells them, “oh my poor firecracker. Does it really hurt?” Todoelmundo tells them, “no but she’s pretty worried about that fight. But she assures everyone that she’s going to get better.” Poncho tells him, “oh man that girl has bad luck. To fall and hit exactly her arm, it would have been better she would have hit someplace else. Well I don’t know, maybe if she would have fallen on her painted fish. Things wouldn’t have been so grave.” Octavio glares at him, and tells them. “I would give anything so I can be with her comforting and consoling her. But I just don’t know, what too do to get near my firecracker.” Mauricio tells them, “or my Juana Calidad.” Miguel tells him, “and my Juana Matilde.” Orlando tells them, “or my Juana Bautista this is just incredible. Logic dictates that all four of them, can’t fall out of love with us. Well unfortunately this is what we are all facing this cruel reality.” Mauricio tells him, “oh no Orlando a reality I don’t want to accept this.” Poncho tells him, “well you being a politician shouldn’t be that tough for you. Well I’m thinking that the nun, never really gave you any kisses.” Gualberto tells him, “yeah he never even managed to touch her hand.” Mauricio angrily tells him, “there’s no point talking to jealous guys like yourself.” Todoelmundo tells them, “well apparently a lot of women in Corozal. Have begun acting quite strange including the Juanas. The reason is that Todoelmundo doesn’t know.” Miguel asks, “hey Todoelmundo since your the only one that can enter that house. Well your talking too them, why don’t you keep us appraised on what’s going on.” Todoelmundo tells him, “hey you don’t even have to ask. Well that’s why I came by, just to inform you about Juana Manny’s fall.” Octavio tells him, “oh Todoelmundo that was greatly appreciated. In fact I’ll give you the specialty of the house, on behalf of Mauricio.” Mauricio tells them, “yes and the rest of the evenings drink is supplied by Octavio. The specialty of the house.” Octavio tells him, “me why me I’m not going to be a politician. I don’t have to win the sympathy of the people. Yes we will give them all, to our future governor Carmicheal Fuentelafria.” Mauricio tells him, “oh that sounds good. Well I just hope that the day of the election. You all don’t forget the great hospitalities, that I`ve been offering to you all.” Octavio sadly tells them, “shutting down this fight will be tough for Juana Manny. Yes it will be very painful for my firecracker.

Over at the pink house, Manuel Efe is talking with Yolanda. “Oh I paid for the ex-ray and a second advise of a doctor. Oh it would be destructive if Juana Manny couldn’t fight.” Yolanda tells him, “look she should just pay the 2000 of the penalty and that`s that.” Manuel Efe tells her, “no no no she should box. Can you image her in front of all those people. Her fighting with Robusta Coronado, and Rubust Coronado completely destroying her. Daaa oh that would utterly marvelous. Oh and watching the Juanas, running out the back door of Corozal. Oh yes it will be a grand day, just like things should be.” Yolanda tells him, “oh that will be a great day.” Manuel Efe tells her, “ok lets change the subject. Oh here I have a detail that might interest you. There`s a road straight to my cousin.” Yolanda tells him, “oh no the only road that’s there is for that step-sister. You know that full well, that ungrateful girl’s heart will never let you in.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well things have changed. This happens only in the tropical places. Now everything, everything is now in our favor.” Yolanda asks, “what is it?” Manuel Efe tells her, “Juana Valentina doesn’t love Ruben anymore.” Yolanda asks, “what are you trying to tell me.” Manuel Efe tells her, “there’s something going on. All the Juanas have stopped loving their boyfriends.” Yolanda tells him, “oh that is all a lie.” Manuel Efe tells her, “no its the truth I fully prove it. Juana Valentina doesn’t look at Ruben like before. With a look of love, it has truly been dry and distance. Ruben is completely tormented.” Yolanda tells him, “are you telling me. There’s an illness, the Juanas can’t love.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes the curse is called the indifference curse. Only the women get it, so please now you better be careful that you don’t get it. Or else you will stop loving my cousin.” Yolanda tells him, “hey my life I don’t love your cousin I just have a need. That is the distinctive part.”

Over at the salguero house. Juana Valentina is talking with Juana Bautista. “This indifference curse, only a sickness can result you not loving Ruben.” Juana Valentina tells her, “its so strange that something like that could exisit. It seems like its a lie.” Juana Bautista tells her, “its the only reason that an Aries could stop loving someone. Someone with a mars sign, gives one totally with passion to that someone. With all the will and capacity one has inside.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh I don’t know girl. Well I just don’t know, if I want to cure myself or not. Well yes I suffered a lot when I loved Ruben but. The thing is I felt more, well I felt fullfilled. Well as if something was here now nothing.” Juana Bautista tells her, “but it was a prohibited love. Don’t you forget it.” Juana Valentina asks, “well Orlando what?” Juana Bautista tells her, “well it seems destiny has the final word. Well its just a shame, that he did everything he could to come see me. He was just not corresponded.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh yes girl.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well he just has to accept that its a sign of life. Well at first glance its just not logical.” Juana Valentina asks, “hey Juana Bautista do you think they are going to find that cure of the indifference curse.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I surely hope so girl for a life without love. There’s just no point.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh no but it did feel…” Juana Bautista tells her, “I pray to god that when you get better. You will see our brother in another light. Oh Juana Valentina please, oh no not again no.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well the only thing is girl… Tere comes in, and tells them. “Your sisters are waiting at the table.”

Juana Valentina tells her, “oh I’ll be right there. Hey Tere come here, hey tell me something in the end what happened with Todoelmundo?” Tere tells her, “what of what?” Juana Valentina tells her, “well he came by to see you and you didn’t want too see him. So what happened?” Tere tells her, “oh I just don’t know Juana Valentina. The day after the next, I began seeing him differently. I know that he’s a nice guy and everything. But now I just don’t want, doing crosswords with him. Or hear him talking endlessly with those stories of his oh no.” Juana Valentina tells her, “just great another victim of the indifference curse.” Tere asks, “what?” Juana Valentina tells her, “its an indifference curse. It seems we are all infected even you. There’s just no more love, like one day poof its gone. So what do you think? Everyone that was in love.” Tere asks, “so you have it too?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes.” Tere tells her, “oh its a great blessing. So now your seeing Ruben, well like a brother. Instead of you know what?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes Tere can you image it. My legs no longer tremble, nor my breath catches when I see him. My heart beats normally, its not like a clock going crazy. I don’t suffer when I see him. Nor my blood doesn’t rush to my head. Whenever he touches me, everything that used to happen to me before. Tere at night, I sleep so peacefully. Why because I don’t dream about him. In the mornings I get up, I am so relaxed as if nothing is wrong. I don’t awaken with this anguished feeling. Or wanting to go running to see him. To tell you this Terezalsura, when I image him with another woman. I don’t care, can you believe this I just don’t care. Even if you don’t believe me, I don’t care.” Ruben has come by and listens to every word that she says. Tere tells her, “girl but in your case this illness is a blessing from god.” Juana Valentina utters, “I just don’t care. The sad part of it all, I’m not sad that I simply don’t care.”

Juana Manny is at the ring training. Juana Calidad tells him, “oh I told you that Manuel Efe isn’t a bad guy? You know because he paid, for all those medical expenses like an ex-ray.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes but what is his ultimate motive.” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes but its a nice gesture. Listen even if he might say, without thinking I think he’s a nice person.” Juana Matilde tells her, “you’ve been talking about this topic for like three hours now.” Juana Valentina yells out, “Juana Manny you have too concentrate more.” Juana Matilde tells her, “man those guys were like sticking to the phone this morning no fregue.” Juana Bautista tells her “well they have every reason. I just think the kind thing for us, is too explain everything. Tell them what’s going on with us.” Juana Valentina tells them, “girls we should worry more about Juana Manny for that’s more important.” Juana Valentina tells them, “think and anaylze if we don’t pay that 2000 in penalty costs. We might as well, start packing our bags.” They they start yelling, “follow him Juana Manny. More punches like that Juana Manny. Move more faster Juana Manny.” Juana Matilde yells out, “hopefully it doesn’t hurt you.”

Over at the salguero house, they are having breakfast. Dona Dona tells them, “oh Maria Delia has that blasted indifference curse.” Calixto asks, “Maria Delia? Oh that’s pretty grave, for this means the wedding to Ruben will be postponed.” Someone’s at the door, Ophelia gets it. Ruben tells them, “well I’m not getting married if she doesn’t love me.” Dona Dona tells him, “its best we leave things the way they are. Maria Delia even though she’s sick, she hasn’t once talked about cancelling the wedding. Maybe its best we don’t discuss this topic.” Calixto tells her, “no we must find the cure to this indifference curse. Why don’t you force that memory of yours Dona.” Ruben tells her, “oh yes mom force that memory what is that remedy?” Dona Dona tells him, “I had it once but now its been erased from my mind.” Ophelia enters with a beautiful arrangement of flowers. Dona Dona ask, “oh so you decided to send me some flowers Senor Salguero. Oh let me tell you, that’s not going to buy me.” Calixto tells her, “oh wait I didn’t. He reads the card, to Ruben Salguero. I have every right to try to change your opinion over me Ruben Salguero. From Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Dona Dona utters, “oh that woman once again what are you giving them Ruben Calixto?” Ruben tells her, “I’ve told her a million times that I’m just not interested. She doesn’t understand, or she doesn’t want to understand.” Calixto tells him, “well now you can return those flowers. Then she will understand.” Ruben tells him, “yes but don’t get your hopes up with that.” Calixto angrily puts the card back in the flowers. “Sending flowers to a man, well that’s for gay people.” Dona Dona yells out, “Calixto.” Calixto happily tells her, “oh you just called me by my first name.” Dona Dona tells him, “you know very well I can’t stand rudeness in my house. Why can’t that Yolanda woman, get that indifference curse. Come over here girl, I want you to take these flowers. Over to the pink house, tell that Yolanda woman. Well she can put it where the sun doesn’t shine.”

Both men start laughing. Calixto tells him, “no Ruben come over here. Have you talked to the promoter regarding that fight.” Ruben tells him, “old man I talked but there’s nothing we can do. When I signed that contract, I didn’t pay any attention. To that major forced clause, now were up to our necks. Juana Manny must present herself to that fight. Or else were stuck having to pay 2000 in penalties.” Calixto simply stares at Ruben.

Over at the Judge’s house, Juana Manny visits. Margarita Cruz tells her, “dear you can’t fight with your arm in this way.” Juana Manny tells her, “Happy Lora tells me I’m going to be good for the fight. Not 100% but fine.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “no matter how well you think you are. Your never going to be the same. Think of the possibilty, of not showing up to that encounter. Maybe in another time you can give yourself another opportunity daughter.” Juana Manny tells her, “I can’t its impossible for then we have to pay a penalty. No I want to show that girl Robusta Coronado a lesson. That she can’t go and say all those stupid things over the radio.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “look Manny the truth is I don’t want that girl too hurt you.” Juana Manny tells her, “danger no that skinny girl will end up getting it. Your going to get it.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “hey mom father tells us. That we are all suffering from this illness, that’s call the indifferene curse. He told us, that you forgot the cure.” Margarita Cruz asks, “do you really want to cure yourself.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes I should love Octavio. I just think its silly that I simply stopped loving him. The same thing that’s happening to Miguel and Mauricio. Plus Orlando the boyfriend for Juana Bautista.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “are your sisters all suffering over it.” Juana Manny tells her, “suffering yes but its just not the same atmosphere. You know a different feeling with the guys. Those guys have helped us, and collaborated with us in everything. That we have thought up, oh no you don’t remember. The cure of that illness?” Margarita Cruz looks at her then away she utters, “no.”

Back at the ring, the girls are listening to a small radio. Robusta Coronado is talking. “oh that girl Juana Manny Salguero won’t last a single round.” The announcer tells them, “this is the first fight of Juana Manny Salguero.” Robusta Coronada tells him, “bad for her for I have fought 27 fights. 18 wins with a knockout. I’ve never lost.” The announcer asks, “but the bets are going for Salguero.” Robusta tells him, “those that bet for that idiot. It will be there fault, they are throwing away their money.” The announcer tells them, “well those were the words of Robusta Coronado. The queen of the palenque.” Juana Manny yells out, “shut that off I can’t concentrate.” Juana Matilde tells her, “fine we will shut it off. Did you hear the lynching from that girl. That Juana Manny is an idiot. No no she’s going to fregue, hear that all the best are for Juana Manny.” Juana Calidad tells them, “listen to this we bet 2000. We have 1000 from Manuel Efe. We also have 500 from the judge, plus all the people from corozal. That are betting for Juana Manny. Oh do you think, we should have bet?” Juana Bautista tells her, “girl no we have to have a lot of faith in our sister. Faith faith strength.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes I also have the same opinion but. One minute, I just think with that interview Robusta Coronada is a bit fierce.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh its just talk. No she said that so she can scare Juana Manny. I know that she’s nothing compared to our sister. I just know it.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well I just hope so.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I just hope she doesn’t have any problems with her arm.” Then they all stare at her. Happy Lora continues to train her. He tells her, “now do as I do.”

(I had an accident as a child, I hurt my left arm. I never went to the doctors, in the end it healed but poorly because too this day. At night, it hurts when I try sleeping on that arm.)

The guys arrive, Octavio tells them. “Hello.” The girls utter, “hi hows it going?” Juana Calidad utters, “ave maria purisima.” They utter, “sin pecado concebido.” Octavio tells them, “we heard about the accident that Juana Manny had.” Miguel tells them, “we just wanted to say we are always have solidarity with you all.” Mauricio tells her, “if you need a specialist to massage that arm. All you have to do is ask.” They all utter, “thank you.” Miguel pushes Octavio closer. “So have you all.. I mean we have distributed all the flyers Todoelmundo gave us.” Miguel tells them, “yes we gave them to everyone around town.” Mauricio tells her, “well let me tell you that this fight is being highly enthusiastically talked about by everyone here corozal.” The girls utter, “really.” Mauricio tells her, “so how’s Cadi.” Juana Calidad tells him, “very well Mauricio thank you.” Miguel asks, “and you Juana Matilde how are you?” Juana Matilde tells him, “me well well fine thank you.” Octavio asks, “how is my boxer?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes she’s good she even took away that thing from her arm.” Juana Matilde yells out, “hey do what’s most comfortable. Yes do it harder.” Juana Valentina yells out, “be careful of that arm.” Then the guys do everything, to get a reaction from their girls.

Over at the hotel, a tall older man appears. The hotel clerk asks, “how long are you going to be staying here sir?” The man tells her, “oh I really don’t know for sure.” She asks, “more than one week?” The man tells her, “exactly but more people will be coming. But I’ll inform you before they arrive. He tells her, my name is Geovani Loteto. I would like an interior room, no stairs please understand.” She utters, “alright.”

Calixto has arrived at the hotel with Todoelmundo.”Now Don Calixto, now who am I suppose too talk too?” Calixto tells him, “this is what I want you to find is the following.” Manuel Efe shows up, “oh it gives me great gladness seeing you here.” Calixto tells him, “I’d like too thank you once again for taking Juana Manny to the doctors. Well also in getting that x-ray.” Manuel Efe tells him, “uncle it was my pleasure. The only think that’s important, is that I just want Juana Manny to feel better.” Calixto tells him, “she’s going to get better well then see you later excuse us.” Manuel Efe utters, “sure uncle.” In the end Manuel Efe doesn’t leave, but ends up eavesdropping on the entire conversation.

Calixto then turns to Todoelmundo, “now then this illness showed up around forty years ago. So I need you to talk to people of that age. Talk to anybody that you can.” Todoelmundo tells him, “so I talk and ask if they know the cure of the indifference curse that’s all.” Calixto asks, “yes that it exactly.” Todoelmundo asks, “listen Don Calixto the thing is I don’t understand the situation.” Calixto tells him, “oh its kind of strange that you don’t know about this. Well I should have explained this from the beginning. Well the badness is this illness only strikes the women. It gets transmitted by the kisses. Those women that are affected, they can’t love anymore. Well there was an epidemic in sahagun around 40 years ago. Well the thing is, I need to know the remedy of that illness. Four of my daughters are affected by this.” Todoelmundo asks, “so they stop loving you say?” Calixto repeats, “the one that transmits the disease is the man. But he’s not affected, nor do they feel the consequences. The one that are affected are the women. They stop loving and become quite indifferent.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well now I fully understand so many things Don Calixto.” Calixto asks, “so I can count on you?” Todoelmundo tells him, “yes of course Don Calixto you can count on me like always.” Calixto tells him, “talk to everyone.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well I will do it as if I had an invested interest in this issue.” Calixto tells him, “well I will be on alert.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well take care Don Calixto.” Calixto utters, “bye nephew.” Manuel Efe utters, “bye uncle. Calixto leaves and Manuel Efe calls Todoelmundo. “Todoelmundo?” Todoelmundo utters, “wednesday.” Manuel Efe tells him, “so your going to sahagun in that motor-thing of yours?” Todoelmundo tells him, “oh yes you know very well I have no plane.” Manuel Efe asks, “you know what but you have a friend. If you want, I’ll take you in my car.” Todoelmundo tells him, “really then lets go now.” Manuel Efe tells him, “no not today because the car is busy.” Todoelmundo tells him, “oh no because Don Calixto is in quite of a hurry Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh come on he can wait a couple of days Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells him, “hey no its best that I use my motor-bike than wait a couple of days. Thanks though.” Manuel Efe tells him, “Todoelmundo come on can’t you image the long trip in this thing.” He then gets in the way trying too stop Todoelmundo from leaving.

Over at the salguero house. Ruben tells the girls, “now I called Mr. Pu Pu. He tells me, that the publicity for this have greatly been advanced. Well all the bets are now, 10-1 all rooting for Juana Manny.” Juana Calidad tells him, “but the thing that worries me is that Juana Manny isn’t all well.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh relax nun I’ll fight even if I have to wear this. Hey just relax.” Ruben tells them, “there’s something that has me quite intrigued.” They utter, “what?” Ruben tells them, “well they are not announcing that its a female boxing championship but rather like a festival. Its called the ultimate festival surprise.” Juana Manny tells him, “well I don’t see any problem with them. As long as there’s a fight sonny.” Juana Bautista asks, “now then who will do our bets?” Juana Valentina tells her, “me the day of the fight. I’ll go early to sincelejo and be in charge of that.” Juana Bautista tells her, “oh alright then that’s set.” Juana Calidad still quite concerned asks, “Juana Manny do you really want to box.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh I’m so sure of it. I’ll even show up that this injury isn’t that serious.” She tries to punch her, Juana Calidad utter. “Oh Juana Manny that’s not necessary.”

They are heading inside, when Ruben stops her. “Juana Valentina I want too talk too you.” Juana Valentina ask, “what happened?” Ruben tells her, “well I am very happy knowing now what’s going on with you and them.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh the indifference curse.” Ruben tells her, “yes I know that this doesn’t interest you but. At least we have advanced a bit, now we just have to find the cure.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Ruben everything is so tranquil like this. Without finding this cure. Well you don’t know, how happy I feel being this way. I am just so relaxed, I don’t suffer knowing that your with Maria Delia. I don’t have any nightmares at night. Just because your getting married soon. Not even looking at you, I simply don’t feel anguished. Thinking that someone sees me. Life is more tranquil like this. I’m now treating you like a step-brother.” Ruben tells her, “well not for me Juana Valentina. I simply can’t see you like a sister. Believe me I am cold inside. Everytime you treat me with this coldness. I feel that I’m dying every minute. Juana Valentina I miss your caresses. I miss your kisses.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Ruben I don’t miss nothing. I don’t need anything else please do understand.” Ruben tells her, “well I’m praying every day that everything gets back to normal once more. Just so my heart beats like it once did.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well I live more tranquil and relaxed this way. I don’t know if its for the best. I don’t know, but yes things are much more relaxed.” Then she heads inside. Ruben is left miserable.

At the dolorosa, the guys are waiting there. Todoelmundo tells them, “what the girls and other women have. Its called the indifference curse. In fact, this occured about forty years ago in Sahagun. Its transmitted by kisses. The women, they stop loving. Don Calixto has asked me, to go over there to find out the cure. Well now you are all informed, now I’m heading over there.” The guys grab him, “hey come back here.” Miguel asks, “what did you just say?” Todoelmundo tells them, “umda your not going to make me repeat everything that I’ve just told you.” Octavio tells him, “but we only understood half of it Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well I’ll explain everything but when I return from Sahagun.” Then he takes off. Mauricio tells them, “ok I got this our girlfriends are like this. Because they are sick right? Todoelmundo has gone to look for a cure right in sahagun.” Orlando tells him, “great hypothosis my friend Maudi. Well in effect, is what Todoelmundo wanted to tell us.” Miguel asks, “well then what are we waiting for? Well lets go.” Then they scream, “Todoelmundo wait for us.”

At the hotel Geovani talks to the hotel clerk. “Excuse me sir, may I help you in anything.” Geovani tells her, “yes I am looking for a family that lives here in corozal.” The clerk asks, “what family is it?” Geovani tells her, “the family Salguero do you know them.” The clerk tells him, “any taxi driver can take you to the salguero house. Would you like me to contact a taxi?” Geovani tells her, “thank you yes.”

At the judge’s house, Judge Germias Guerra. Margarita Cruz and Don Calixto are there. Margarita Cruz tells him, “look I’m sorry but I don’t remember nothing.” Calixto tells her, “oh don’t worry Margarita I have sent Todoelmundo to find out. He will go, talk and ask people. Its simply not possible, that everyone there has forgotten the cure of the indifference curse. Especially like you and Dona. The two simply look away, hey have you told your siblings. Regarding the fight of our daughter?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “no of my daughter no and I don’t plan on doing so. All of them feel like they are Juana Manny’s father. Each of them would worry.” Calixto tells her, “oh yes I fully comprehend. All those fathers were simply replacing me.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “Calixto do you think Juana Manny will win.” Calixto tells her, “well she is quite assured. Happy Lora is also very sure. Now as I walked from the street. The people were all telling me, that the favorite was Juana Manny. Even the radio over in sincelejo, has mentioned the same thing.” Judge Germias Guerra tells them, “well I’m going to put 500.” Calixto tells him, “well I’m also going to give her 1000 with Ruben. For its all that we have.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “1000 are you sure Juana Manny still isn’t fine. Considering she hurt her arm.” Calixto tells her, “well she will be fine the day of the fight is on. If Happy Lora is secure well so am I. Well then I must get going. Oh everything was quite delicious.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “well thank you.” Calixto tells him, “well see you comparde bye Margarita.”

Once he’s gone, Margarita Cruz sits back down. “Oh judge, I have a terrible dilemma. Should or shouldn’t I tell Calixto. The formula of the indifference illness.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “if Todoelmundo finds out the answer. Its because god wanted it that way. I am one of those people that think of justice from the heavens.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “but if Juana Valentina gets cured it will be worse for her.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “more worse than what were going through Margarita.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “hey listen too me. When a woman is cured, the love that they feel is so irresistable. Well let me tell you, during that era. There were in one week, 152 weddings. Not talking about all those couples, who didn’t even bother getting married.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “you have left my soul utterly speechless Margarita Cruz.”

At the office Yolanda visits Ruben. “What do you want?” Yolanda tells him, “oh my life you know full well what I want. Oh excuse me.” Then she shuts the door at Juanitas’a face. Ruben tells her, “well I don’t want you. But very far away from here. Yolanda are you never going to get tired.” Yolanda tells him, “the best thing that can happened between you and I. Is that you accept my friendship Ruben Calixto.” Ruben tells her, “the best thing that can happen between you and I is that. Is that you leave Corozal, you leave me in peace.” Yolanda tells him, “listen sonny never push away the hand of a friend. There’s a moment in a person’s life. Cries out to be with someone well you know in special times. That hasn’t happened to you my life. Don’t you feel sometimes abandoned. Alone and not protected?” Ruben tells her, “Yolanda goodbye I have a lot of work too do. Your presense here bothers me. Oh I want to ask you for a favor. Don’t waste your time sending me gifts. Everyone of them, I am going too return.” Yolanda tells him, “listen Ruben Calixto let me tell you something. I just want you to think, about everything that I’ve told you. Well if you are feeling like that, well empty very sad. Well abandoned by the whole world. You just call me.” Ruben tells her, “ok.” Yolanda tells him, “plus I am telling you. You won’t regret it.” Then she kisses his head, he moves away. “That’s enough Yolanda.” Then she leaves smiling away, while he’s furious.

Dona Dona returns home, and does some dusting. “Oh its so peaceful, when one breaths fresh air when those wasteful girls aren’t around. I enjoy every minute of being alone. Someone’s at the door, oh I wonder who it could be. Who would be bothering me?” Ophelia gets the door. Geovani Loteto arrives, “seno someone is looking for you.” Dona Dona looks at the stranger. Who introduces himself. “Good afternoon.” Dona Dona ask, “and how may I help you?” Geovani tells her, “I am Geovani Loteto. This senorita told me, that the salguero family still lived here. Is that true?” Dona Dona tells her, “Ophelia why don’t you go back too your duties.” Ophelia utters, “yes seno.” Dona Dona asks, “yes I am Dona Cuardradro de Salguero.” Geovani tells her, “I have brought you news, its regarding my friend Francisco Gudeske.” Dona Dona utters, “Francisco? Oh I’m going to get something. Oh dear lord.” She falls on her sofa.

 

EPISODE 72

Geovani ask, “senora are you feeling alright?” Dona Dona tells him, “oh its just that this is just a big surprise.” Geovani ask, “did I come at a bad moment? If you like, I could return at another time.” Dona Dona tells him, “no no I’m find please sit down. Well I never thought, I would ever hear of Francisco. Geovani I remember you, I also remember all those italian men that came visiting over here. Listen why don’t we talk in the sewing room. There we won’t be interrupted. We can talk calmly and with great privacy. Well I don’t know what state that room is. Its been years since I’ve entered it. Come come please follow me.”

Manuel Efe has changed and returned to the pink house. “Now this illness has its good and bad points. The good part is, Juana Valentina doesn’t love Ruben anymore. So this will give me the opportunity to win over Juana Valentina. Considering she doesn’t even look at me.” Yolanda tells her, “listen don’t win over her love but try winning her interest.” Manuel Efe asks, “what are you trying to say jolly.” Yolanda tells him, “listen Manuel Efe when a woman can’t love anymore. One has to give one with other reasons. The love no longer interests her, do you understand me.” Manuel Efe asks, “so you think that this situation would work for me?” Yolanda tells him, “yes yes yes and let this indifference love win my life. For then I will be able to win over Ruben CalixtoSalguero. Listen I know that he returned my flowers, but that doesn’t matter. When the indifference, and the loneliness. Begins hurting his pride, you will see him begging me on his knees. Like a little dog, coming here looking for me. Now I’m going to send him a bottle of white wine.” Manuel Efe tells her, “now please jolly don’t have so much illusions. The thing is this indiffernce love, well it has a cure. Don Calixto asked Todoelmundo, to go to sahagun. To start asking people if they know of a cure. I even tried to stop them, but I just couldn’t. Now I’m asking myself, why couldn’t I daaa. Ouch I hit myself.” Yolanda tells him, “so does that mean we won’t be able to do nothing of the sort against that?” Manuel Efe tells her, “no because then they are going to find out that we are somehow behind all of this.” Yolanda tells him, “yes listen here if we manage to find the cure first. We can stop them from using it. But you must be on top of the Juanas. Always there and with your eyes wide open.” Manuel Efe tells her, “the other possiblity is. What if there’s no cure to this indifference love daaa.”

In the end the guys all head to sahagun with Todoelmundo. Octavio tells them, “now I’ve been asking people. If they remembered the indifference curse. Nobody remembers nothing.” Orlando tells him, “well I went to the hospital and was told that they. Only cure real scientific diseases, not ones that aren’t serious. In fact they believe its a fake illnesses, yes that is logical though.” Mauricio tells her, “well then I was talking with the priest. But the priest only arrived three years ago in sahagun, so he’s never heard about this. Plus he’s way too young, to have lived though the indifference curse. We even looked through several books of the town. But we didn’t find nothing.” Miguel tells him, “while the politician went to the church as a saint. I headed over to the mayor’s office. I manage to find a few books by Jorge Luis Garcies. But regarding the cure I found absolutely nothing.” Todoelmundo tells them, “well I had more luck.” All of them get excited, Octavio asks. “Don’t tell me you found the cure already Todoelmundo?” Todoelmundo tells them, “not really but I found someone an old lady. That was around during that time, she nows live in the center of the market. She was the one that was affected. When the epidemic was around here. Oh yes she was strongly affected.” Miguel tells them, “well then what are we waiting for lets go talk too her.” Todoelmundo tells them, “hey wait let me at least finish my beer. Oh my car is over there.”

Dona Dona tells Geovani, “oh it sounds that your new film is very touching. Hopefully it turns out well.” Genovani tells her, “this picture could have been filled practically anywhere in south america. Well considering we came by 23 years ago. I came with my friend Francisco. I decided to return, to this place Corozal. Remember we used some parts of your ranch?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes how could I ever forget.” Geovani tells her, “like always I came before them to check out and prepare the locations. Plus to do also various other details that are quite necesarry.” Dona Dona asks, “so are you going too stay here for a long time?” Genovani tells her, “yes everything that is necessary to do all the exterior shots. Well many months, the thing is were not in any hurry.” Dona Dona asks, “is Francisco coming as well? Will he be participating in the movie as well?” Geovani tells her, “Francisco no he passed away.” Dona Dona is quite relieved. “I am sorry for your loss, he was quite the man.” Genovani tells her, “yes he was before he was suppose to come back here. He had a heart attack, he was finishing up a movie. That was a great success. He mentioned that was his greatest accomplishment.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh yes it was quite a loss.” Genovani tells him, “yes and Francisco never forgot corozal. He died alone, he never married. Most of his inheritance went straight to charity.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh he was quite generous.” Genovani tells her, “yes that was him exactly. I am sure he would have wanted to come here to Corozal. There were chains that attached him here in corozal. They were unbreakable.”

Back at the gym, the girls are watching Juana Manny practice. Juana Calidad tells Juana Matilde, “the guys were good enough that they delievered all of the flyers. I just feel so very sorry, that its not their fault regarding that indifference love. Well really it doesn’t matter me at all. Juana Matilde, am I a bad person because I’m saying this?” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh Juana Calidad we are not at fault for that. Well you know what, well I think. That those guys, got fed up and finally left us alone. They stopped coming around here.” Juana Calidad asks, “oh saint astokio bendita you don’t think that they caught the illness?” Juana Matilde tells her, “Juana Calidad only women are affected. Men aren’t oh girl your as ditzy as me.” Calixto arrives, and tells them. “Oh you can see the happiness in Juana Manny’s face. Every time she hits, or like when you had your store. Or when Juana Calidad gets back her economic store again. Or when Juana Manny gets back her beauty salon. You Juana Valentina what makes you happy?” Juana Valentina tells him, “Don Calixto right now I am very happy. I am happy right now, I can’t say I’m the most happiest women in the world. But I am not suffering, nor feeling bad. Right now I am quite well. Surely so don’t you worry about nothing.” Juana Bautista tells him, “what’s important is the tranquil way of the soul. Isn’t that right father?” Ruben tells them, “but even if you have tranquility. There’s nothing but a grand intense feeling, that makes one feel they are alive. Or one motor.” Ruben stares at Juana Valentina, but she looks over to Juana Manny.” Calixto tells them, “you know even though Juana Manny’s arm is injured. I think that she could bet Robusta Coronada.”

Over in sahagun, there’s a woman that tells the guys. “The indifference love, is because. People have forgotten how it is to love one another. Nobody helps an old man cross the street. Nor picks up a child, that is crying in the park. The loved one’s don’t suffer. Nor do they change clothes, or frocks to kill themselves. Just too be with the one’s that they love. The neighbor borrows a cup of sugar. But she’s not there, to accompany you in your hour of loneliness. A friend shares a drink with you. But he doesn’t have the time to listen too you when you are alone. Nor give you suggestions when you need it. The eagerness, the egotistism, the ambition is taking over the towns and the city. Those are where the indifference is born. They are taken over in the cities, being wrapped in the wetness of the sky.” Octavio tells her, “Dona what your saying is. Well that we don’t love our girlfriends. I swear too you I love and adore Juana Manny. Plus I assure you, that all of my friends we love the rest of the Juanas.” The guys utter, “yes that’s true.” Mauricio tells her, “yes that is correct senora.” The woman tells them, “its not that at all. I’m not referring to all of you directly. I’m refering to the illness at hand. It sounds loudly when one hears the siren’s. When one hears the melody of the birds. Where people don’t stop to look at a flower. Not where the jungle, isn’t covered in trees but in buildings. Where money is circulated more than words. Than a member of the family. Later the indifference love, arrives in places one would never even think about. Maybe you all are in love, but they are just innocent victims in all of this. They are the one’s that are suffering.” Orlando tells her, “so your saying this indifference love. Attacks more harder, since the world is getting much worse.” The guys totally agree, the lady tells them. “Oh yes that is true, sadly it is.” Orlando tells her, “senoria so that means logically that I curse came from the city.” The lady tells him, “yes plagues always come from the big cities. Then later it goes to the ranches and small towns.” Todoelmundo asks, “seno is there a cure though?” The lady tells them, “yes there is.” The guys asks, “what is it then?” Mauricio asks, “please senora do tell us what the cure is Dona Chuclano?” Dona Chuclano tells them, “I will tell you. I don’t keep secrets, if well do some good too people.” The guys utters, “thank you.” Dona Chuclano asks, “I must make sure though that if we do cure the indifference curse. We can also stop, that the machine built too look like people. Programmed to do, but not to feel.” Octavio tells her, “oh yes that is so true.” Dona Chucalno tells them, “one must return to a simpler period of time. One must enjoy the pureness of the air, feel pure rain. To smile and give people your hand. To have a conversation, or read a poem.”

Back in Corozal, Dona Dona is pushing out Genovani. “Its not like I’m kicking you out Genovani but. I think its best, that we talk about this at another opportunity. Are you staying at the hotel?” Genovani tells her, “yes how about I do another visit.” Dona Dona tells him, “a visit now you see. The priest and mayor are coming by, and I must attend too them. They should be arriving at any moment.” Genovani tells her, “but I must tell you something that’s quite important. Its very important, and necessary that we talk once again.” Dona Dona tells him, “I can just image it why don’t we do one thing. Tomorrow I am available, I will contact you. We can reunite once more, it might be here or over there at the hotel. It all depends?” Genovani asks, “depends on what?” Dona Dona nervously tells him, “well it depends if its going to be here or over there at the hotel. Look don’t come by, until I call you. So you have a nice afternoon Geovani.” Geovani tells her, “I await your call madame goodbye.” Once he’s gone, she breaths a sign of relief. “Dear lord how could you push back 23 years, without a single warning.”

The guys have returned from sahagun. Octavio tells them, “man I never thought that Dona Chocuana would ever tell us the cure of the indifference love.” Mauricio tells them, “I would have loved it that Juana Calidad would have listened to her words guys. Oh there was so much poetry in her words.” Octavio tells them, “did you hear that our politician pretending he’s so sensitive.” Mauricio tells him, “listen portoreal those beautiful words that she said. I understood it, maybe you didn’t.” Poncho tells them, “enough stop fighting. Stop blabbing, what did that Dona Chocuana say in the end. What is the cure?” Orlando tells him, “Dona Chocuana is a woman that instead. Of being a seamstress, should be teaching at a university.” Miguel asks, “I wonder what’s up with Todoelmundo? Do you think he couldn’t find Don Calixto?” Gualberto tells him, “hey have some patience. Remember his car, doesn’t go as fast like that european’s car.” Octavio tells her, “nor as fast as Fuentelafria’s truck.” Mauricio tells him, “I offered but he said he was going to do it. Plus he needed to get back to work.”

In the end Todoelmundo, has brought Calixto and Ruben to the dolorosa. “Man this isn’t very simple.” Everyone greets him, “everyone is here.” Calixto utters, “see how hard they all are working.” Poncho asks, “what would you care too drink?” Calixto utters, “rum please.” Poncho utters, “coming right up.” Everyone then sits down. Octavio tells him, “we have been waiting for you. Hi Rubencho?” Ruben asks, “so how’s it going all of you?” Miguel looks at Todoelmundo, “hey todoelmund we thought you had returned to sahagun.” Todoelmundo tells them, “what happened is that I couldn’t find them anywhere. In the end they were at the gym, helping out Juana Manny train. All the family was there, well except Dona Dona. So I brought Don Calixto and Ruben.”

Calixto tells them, “now Todoelmundo really hasn’t wanted to spill the beans on what occured on that trip to Sahagun. Since all of you went, you all can tell me.” Ruben tells them, “now then after all this mystery. I just hope that you did find the cure, to that indifference curse. Well we are so used to all of you being with my sisters. You know all of you visiting the house and all.” Calixto utters, “only Juana Valentina poor thing doesn’t have it.” Ruben utters, “yes Juana Valentina doesn’t have it.” Mauricio tells them, “its a pleasure for us to comunicate too you. That the motive of the visit, the long trip to sahagun was too.” Ruben tells him, “listen Maurico enough with the long speeches. Keep it when your helping out your father. Let get down to this, what is the cure of the indifference love?” Todoelmundo tells them, “well its so very easy that we thought. The cure of the indifference love is. We just have to make the Juanas cry.” Everyone utters, “tears?” Octavio tells him, “yes Don Calixto its tears.” Mauricio tells him, “oh come on Don Calixto knows what are tears. What you think my future father in law is an idiot?” Octavio tells him, “your going to get it Fuentelafria.” Calixto asks, “hey wait one minute.” Orlando tells them, “its simply Don Calixto the women who suffer the indifference curse well they must cry to be cured. Well its elementary, for love is also emotional.” Calixto utters, “what the tears? Its really simple, than I thought it would be.” Ruben asks, “it seems quite the contradiction. If someone has to cry, in order to once again love.” Calixto tells them, “well if its tears. You won’t see a father happy, to see his daughters crying so very much. Now then boys, you try your best too make the girls cry.” Everyone then has their drinks, and thinks of a solution.

The girls are at the gym. Juana Calidad asks, “do you know if we brought any bandages?” Juana Valentina is trying to massage Juana Manny’s legs. “Am I doing this right?” Juana Bautista brings her a drink. Manuel Efe shows up, “Juana Manny’s mother told me that you all were here. She was right, and here you all are.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well of course were here. Were here supporting our sister. We have to help her out, we don’t want her to lose faith.” Manuel Efe tells them, “I have also come here to give you all. Well too give me my support. Its unconditional and limitless.” Juana Calidad tells him, “thank you Manuel Efe for always being with us.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well its nothing. I also took the opportunity Juana Valentina. To bring you this small gift.” Juana Valentina tells him, “but today isn’t my birthday Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes but I saw it and I was reminded of you. I felt it from inside, and decided to bring it too you.” Juana Calidad tells them, “yes everyone he is so correct.” Manuel Efe tells her, “now here you go Juana Valentina. I really do value you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen Manuel Efe you don’t have to bother giving me all these gifts. There just isn’t any need.” Manuel Efe tells her, “I know but I’m born too do this for you. Why because I want too. Look at this, its a 24 carets gold necklace.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes its quite beautiful.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes this is for you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “for me no Manuel Efe sorry I can’t accept that. I would feel quite comitted to you so no thank you.” Juana Calidad tells her, “just accept it get a small chain with a cross and put it around your neck.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Calidad dear I’m not going to change my mind. Do you understand?” Manuel Efe utters, “fine then this is for Juana Calidad then. She understand a good gesture please.” They utter, “don’t take it.” Juana Calidad takes it, “oh thank you so very much Manuel Efe. Your like always thank you very much.” Manuel Efe tells them, “Juana Manny’s mother also told me. That Ruben and my uncle Calixto was here as well.” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes but they left a long time ago they should be over at the dolorosa. Apparently todoelmundo and the guys, found the cure of the indifference curse.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes Manuel Efe even so we all decided to stay right here. Well you know wednesday. In Todoelmundo’s motor-thing. Not all of us give will be able to get in there. Now come on Juana Manny, we will help you change.” Manuel Efe asks, “so they are at the dolorosa?” They simply take off, Manuel Efe tells Juana Caliad. “Well I surely hope, that you enjoy that chain.” Juana Caliad utters. “thank you again Manuel Efe may god thank you.” Then she runs off, Manuel Efe utters. “How can she despise me, a man that is like me?”

(Don’t get Juana Calidad wanting that necklace so much. Unless perhaps she sells it for money later?)

Dona Dona has asked, to see Genovani once again. “Sorry Genovani for asking you here once again. But the thing is my house is full of guests. Well they are invited by, Mr. Salguero. I mean by my husband. Sit down please, now what was it you were going too tell me?” Genovani tells her, “well the truth is I insisted that the picture be filmed here. Well with the sacred wish to fullfill my friend’s Francisco’s last will and testimate.” Dona Dona asks, “you mean too say that even though he had a heart attack. He was able to tell you his last wishes?” Genovani tells her, “oh he didn’t die on the day of his heart attack. We had taken him to the hospital, he was taken into the emergency room. He died the next day, we all thought we would recover from all of this.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh I see I’m sorry.” Genovani tells her, “Francisco confessed too me. The secret he kept for 23 years. The real reason he wanted to return to Corozal. A secret that you know perfectly well. He always had in mind his son. The son that he left here in corozal. He dreamed of having a relationship with him. But he never did nothing to contact him. He felt it was better that the boy grew up. He would grow up in a family home. He wanted him to think, the man that had raised him was indeed his father.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes very intelligent from his part. Well then we should do the impossible. To continue that way, the way Francisco wanted.” Genovani tells her, “but Francisco wanted me to find out. If the boy had reached the age of 18. He was too be given a letter, and a photograph of him. Well since he couldn’t come, I have personnally come to corozal to give him that letter. To fullfill the last wishes of my friend. I have to give the boy this.” Dona looks at the picture, and its the splitting image of Ruben.

Calixto returns to the judge’s house. “Here we were trying to find a antedote or medicine. In the end the cure is crying. I’m surprised you forgotten that Margarita Cruz.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh do come on its been years since that occured. I’ve forgotten tons of things more.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “and how did Todoelmundo the boys find this out?” Calixto tells him, “they went to sahagun. They interview people, then spoke too a woman that suffered the illness. She got cured.” Both of them look at one another. Judge Germias Guerra asks, “so has your daughters cried yet?” Calixto tells them, “Ruben and the boys are in charge of trying it out.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “why Ruben?” Calixto tells him, “to help his sisters.” Both once again look at one another.

The girls are finishing their meal, Juana Bautista tells them. “Well the pharmacy’s wife, is getting another reading.” Juana Valentina tells her, again reading her future for free.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well just for now its just in case Juana Manny needs more medication. I hope things turn out well.” Juana Calidad tells her, “ave maria purisima.” Juana Bautista utters, “sin pecado concebido.” Everyone else utters, “bye and good luck.” Juana Manny tells them, “by the 13th I’m going to be better. So don’t you worry about me.” Juana Calidad tells her, “well hopefully god will hear you.” Juana Manny tells them, “well girls I’m going to train.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well girl be careful with that arm of yours.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey don’t over do it Juana Manny.” Juana Calidad tells them, “if Juana Manny can’t fight then its the will of the lord. Lord knows how he does things. Who knows what he’s trying to save her from. Saint astokio benidita, what I don’t know. What does the lord have in store for us. Regarding the money situation.” Juana Matilde tells her, “nun just forget about thinking about that girl.” Juana Calidad tells her, “you know maybe your right. You know what I’m going to the church to pray for Juana Manny. Hopefully she will get better ave purisima.” Everyone utters, “sin pecado concebido.” Juana Matilde tells them, “well I’m heading straight over too the pawn shop. To see if my guitar is still alive. I do have faith in god, because as soon as Juana Manny wins. I’m going to be able to recover my guitar. Hopefully the man can wait a few days. See you later alright.” Tere tells them, “well my love I’m going to clean this. Dona Dona will be wanting to enter here soon for breakfast. So what are you going too do?” Juana Valentina tells her, “me I’ll head to my room and stay. With this emptyness inside of me. Oh Tere, to live without love is like eating eggs without salt.” Tere tells her, “but your more relaxed especially in your case.” Juana Valentina tells them, “I guess so can you do this alone.” Tere tells her, “sure I can bye.” Ruben shows up, Juana Valentina simply utters. “Hello.” Tere tells him, “I’ll go tell the servant she can start preparing your meal.” Ruben asks, “have you ever seen Juana Valentina cry?” Tere tells him, “yes on various occasions.” Ruben asks, “why does she cry?” Tere tells him, “oh Ruben what a strange question. Well with rage and impotence.”

Calixto visits with Dona Dona. “Yes yes can you believe its crying. That is the cure, don’t you remember. Its the strange thing, that something so strange can cure the illness. Is there something that has you worried.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes yes I mean no yes. I am worried about Maria Delia. You know that her crystalized tears, might go into her blood system and kill her.” Calixto tells her, “you know I wasn’t even thinking about that. That’s true, if she can’t love Ruben anymore oh what are we going too do?” Dona Dona tells him, “oh Mr. Salguero if I knew the answer of this interogation I would have done something. Well then its time for breakfast.” She takes off, Calixto simply turns and calls her name. “Dona Dona Dona. The case regarding Maria Delia. The cure is worse than the disease.”

Juana Calidad is heading to the church when Mauricio stops her. “Ave maria purisima Mauricio. I’m sorry but I’m heading to the church. Don’t have time to talk to you today. Maybe we can talk later.” Mauricio tells her, “I need to talk to you right now.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well then its going to have to be later. Maybe another moment.” Mauricio tells her, “no senorita I’m going to not seperate from you until. I tell this story.” Juana Calidad tells him, “man your so very annoying Mauricio.” In the end Mauricio follows her inside the church.

Juana Manny is training, Octavio helps her out. “Octavio thanks I appreciate it but no thanks. You should just return too your job. For I don’t need you.” Octavio tells her, “I just wanted to help you out.” Juana Manny tells him, “I just don’t understand it thanks.” Octavio tells her, “hey if you want to win you have to fix a lot of things do you hear me.” Juana Manny asks, “oh really like what?” Octavio tells her, “well your left hooks. Your direct hits, your waist movements. Your all crooked Juana Manny.” Juana Manny tells him, “and your blind Portoreal.” Octavio tells her, “well one doesn’t have to looks very far. To pay attention to things, or all your errors. Its so big, that from far away you can tell.” Angrily Juana Manny tells him, “fine then bet on Robusta Coronada. Then you will realize your mistaken. It will cost you a lot of money.” Octavio tells her, “you know that’s not a bad idea.” Juana Manny tells him, “if you wanted too be engaged to her instead.” Octavio tells her, “well I would have to meet her. But I don’t deny the possibilties.” Juana Manny tells him, “listen here go and look for her at the palenques. Hey how long will you continue to talk about stupid things.” She takes off, he angrily hits the ball. “I just want you to cry out of rage no fregue.”

Juana Bautista is heading over to the pharmacist. “Well if you found the cure, its what destiny wanted.” Orlando tells her. “it wasn’t destiny it wasn’t it voluntary Juana Bautista.” Juana Bautista tells him, “listen Orlando sorry but I must go visit the pharmacist’s wife. I am quite late.” Orlando tells her, “please wait one minute Juana Bautista. All I want is for you, is quite simple. Just cry just a little bit, can’t you understand that?” Juana Bautista ask, “listen I don’t understand but why? I just can’t cry right here for no reason.” Orlando tells him, “well the thing is sure and yes I want you to cry right here right now.” Juana Bautista tells him, “but Orlando I have no reason to cry.” Orlando tells her, “please just force yourself just a little bit. Just concentrate, think about something very sad.” Juana Bautista tells him, “the sad part would be if Juana Manny can’t get her medicine. Because it would be my fault. I’m sorry but I must go now.” Orlando tells her, “Juana Bautista fine then I’ll join you.”

Juana Matilde is by the water fountain and she’s singing. “No no no these shoes won’t do. When I do my big concert in Corozal, I can’t wear these. I can’t even dance, plus this fountain has too be full of lights. This plaza has too be full of people. Miguel see her and grabs her. Juana Matilde asks, what you though you were going to scare me or what?” Miguel asks, “are you happy?” Juana Matilde tells him, “happy well I was just organizing and thinking. That maybe one night, that I do my concert in corozal. You know something I haven’t thought about this. The question is, am I happy or lord I don’t know I’m just saying.” Miguel utters, “maybe this isn’t the best of time.” Juana Matilde asks, “for what?” Miguel tells him, “I have too tell you a true story Juana Matilde.” Juana Matlde tells him, “oh no I don’t want to listen to any story. I’m busy right now, and stop kissing and touching me man. Your acting like a gum.” Miguel tells her, “well its about a musician that became deaf. He had a big accident.” Juana Matilde asks, “a deaf musician?” Miguel tells her, “the man was the best in the world. He could play every instrument. He could sing any type of music. From opera to vallenato. One day he had a terrible accident, he became deaf because he hit his head.” Juana Matilde tells him, “Miguel you know something. Miguel listen to me no fregue hear me. I’ve met several people, who are born deaf. Its not an accident, its a natural physical defect. You know the story, about the guy that had that accident. If he became deaf he should have become another thing rather than continue being a musician.” Then she takes off.

Juana Valentina is helping out by doing the laundry. “Me with this indifference cure oh come on. I’m perfectly fine.” Ruben tells her, “the cure is crying.” Juana Valentina tells him, “you know that’s very curious really.” Ruben tells her, “if you cry everything will go back to normal. Listen clearly, I don’t want to love you again. Leave me alone, don’t you understand.” Ruben tells her, “I need you come back to me please.” Juana Valentina tells him, “you know if it were up too me. You would get married to Maria Delia, and head away from Corozal. Before I cry for anything else. Oh hopefully that occurs.” Ruben asks, “why do you have to talk to me that way? Why can’t you talk like before. Tell me that you love me, that I am on your mind always. You only feel good when your with me.” Juana Valentina tells him, “what do you want me to tell you lies or what? I’m not going to lie too you. The truth is falling in love, well its just absurd really. It did the impossible, but I have forgotten you.”

Margarita Cruz talks to Dona. “You remember the cure right?” Dona Dona tells her, “yes I do.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “well I didn’t say anything because I was thinking about Ruben. Remember when a woman is cured, they love more extensively. With more force.” Dona Dona tells her, “well this worry has too wait. For I’m sure, they didn’t find out what they should have been looking for. Now the judge is coming, leave us alone.” Judge Germias Guerra tells Dona Dona. “You are always welcomed Dona to this house.” Dona Dona tells him, “thank you judge.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “I just hope that you didn’t come here to talk about the same thing as before.” Dona Dona tells him, “that was solved by the indifference curse.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “yes I was talking to Calixto and he has told me. The solution is crying.” Dona Dona tells him, “well that we will see. Now I didn’t come by to see, if the older of the Juanas got married. No I’m wondering about that trip to Medillin. You still plan on doing it.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “well the last time we had to cancel. Because of Maria Delia’s crystal tears. So we decided against going.” Dona Dona tells him, “well I’m thinking its best we try taking that trip once more.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “well the thing is I’m helping out on a case. I can’t leave now.” Dona Dona tells him, “I need to make sure that Ruben Calixto leaves Corozal now. For a time at least.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “does he agree on the trip?” Dona Dona tells him, “well I haven’t told him anything yet. He must go.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “Ruben can stay at my sisters place. He doesn’t have too travel with me. I am sure he will be received with open arms. Well I’m wondering could we convince him? Ruben doesn’t like to seperate from. Well to stay away from Corozal.” Dona Dona tells him, “comparde its for his own good. Believe me, its for his own good.”

Juana Calidad leaves the church. With Mauricio still in tow, Mauricio tells her. “Juana Calidad please I’m begging you.” Juana Calidad tells him, “Mauricio I can’t now I have to find out what’s going on at home.” Mauricio tells her, “they can fix things without you being there for a while.” Juana Calidad tells him, “I need to find out how Juana Manny is. I need to find out, who else is doing the bets. I need to know, if Robosta Coronada is going to beat up on Juana Manny. I also have to give her, her medication.” Maurico tells her, “I must tell you a story about a miserable family. They need the help of a good person, well to get points from heaven. With this kind mission.” Juana Calidad asks, “so you think I can help them?” Mauricio tells her, “well yes Cadi your heart is so nobel and you can do this my love.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well sor Juana Ines de la cruz. Wouldn’t show her back to them in this case. Alright tell me the story, but be very quick. For I’m in a hurry.” She sits down, and he begins telling her the story. “Now this family has eight kids, the older one is only six years old.” Juana Calidad tells him, “if there’s eight kids the oldest can’t be six.” Mauricio tells her, “there’s a lot of twins anyway. They are quite poor, very poor Cadi. You know how they live, they live in one room. They pay the rent, with the money the father gets. Can you image it, half the pay of the father.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh lord.”

Back at the house, Juana Bautista is returning. “Now then the actors and actresses, can cry voluntary if there roles demand it. Now try it out please, give it a try.” Juana Bautista tells him, “I’m not an actress boy.” Orlando angrily tells her, “your not trying because your not in love with me anymore. I know if you did, you would want to be with me. All over town up and down everywhere. In any case, you wouldn’t have to cry. For its nor necessary, you wouldn’t be suffering the indifference curse. Oh man this is so very complicated.” Juana Bautista tells him, “you know what that is quite logical. Yes quite logical.” Then she heads inside.

Miguel stops Juana Matilde by the gates. “Let me tell you once and for all. When I was very young, I was never allowed to participate in the school band.” Juana Matilde tells him, “man your more annoying than usual. You know something, your more sticky than that american guy with Maria Delia. Do you hear me, and for what? Why tell me why, are you telling me all those sad tales. Oh please you know what. I’m at the front of my house, I mean in front of my father’s house. So could you please leave me alone. Goodbye be well, hello Orlando.” Orlando tells Miguel, “I just couldn’t get Juana Bautista too cry. Man this is so very boring.” Juana Matilde asks, “hey there why are you trying to make Juana Bautista cry? What ever for?” Orlando tells her, “why because were trying to get rid of the indifference curse.” Juana Matilde tells Miguel, “oh so that is why you were telling me all those sad stories.” Miguel tells him, “well if I told you why I was doing it. You wouldn’t even bother trying, and I’d never make you cry ever.” Juana Matilde tells him, “you know something Miguel. I do want to cry, because you once again lied too me once more Miguel.” Miguel happily tells her, “yes that is the idea cry cry cry.” Juana Matilde smiles and tells them. “No yes I want too but, well I am going to hold back instead. Have a good afternoon.” Orlando utters, “oh man this is going to be a lot harder than we thought. What we need is a bottle of rum.”

A delivery guy brings a big box. Then you see Ruben telling the delivery guy. “You can tell Yolanda Del Cabrales that she can drink that all by herself. Tell her too leave me in peace.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey Ruben you should have accepted that gift. That poor guy.” Ruben tells her, “do you know who sent it?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes I heard Yolanda Del Cabrales but you shouldn’t be a uneducated guy.” Ruben ask, “what do you mean? Doesn’t it bother you?” Juana Valentina tells him, “no for nothing. If she wants to send you gift she has every right too. If you want to receive it, its in your right to receive it. Listen its your problem.” Ruben angrily tells her, “listen you tried to confront her two time. Because she was after me. Now because of this indifference curse, you could care less if she sends me gifts. Listen Juana Valentina, you are going to be cured. Your going to get cured, even if I have to hit you for you to cry do you understand.” Juana Valentina utters, “umda.”

Mauricio continues his tale, “well when the senora got pregnant. She was fired from her job Cadi.” Juana Calidad almost in tears tells him. “Oh for the love of the lord don’t continue.” Mauricio tells her, “well I must continue so I can tell you her life. How will you help then.” Juana Calidad tells him, “no what’s going on is that story is so very sad and very long.” Mauricio tells her, “the mother well she went from house to house. Becoming a laundry lady, she would take those clothes and wash them in the river.” Juana Calidad almost in tears, tells him. “Don’t tell me apart from everything that poor woman went through. She slipped and fell down.” Mauricio tells her, “yes she fell. She broke her leg, and she was taken to the hospital. You know they wouldn’t attend too her you know why? Because she didn’t have the money to pay for the consultation.” Juana Calidad asks, “and what happened?” Mauricio happily tells her, “oh my love Cadi your cured your crying. Oh my life Juana Calidad, your crying come over here.” He gives her a big hug and smiles.

Octavio is fighting it out with Juana Manny at the gym. “Listen I had to tell you the truth and everything.” Juana Manny asks, “so that means your not going ot bet on Robusta Coronada?” Octavio tells her, “I just told you those things so you would cry out of rage or something like that. Now that you know the truth. What can I do to make you cry girl?” Juana Manny tells him, “nothing I don’t want to cry.” Octavio tells her, “well if I told you that your going to lose. What are you going too do?” Octavio tells him, “well then your going to stop being the scary frog then become a knocked out frog. Come on over here, put out your hands.” On purpose he hits her arm, Juana Manny is overwhelmed with pain. She starts screaming and crying. “Oh it hurts, it hurts so bad.” Octavio tells her, “oh my firecracker please do forgive me. It was the only formula, I could get you to cry about something. The only way to get you to get cured, from that indifference curse. I had to force you to cry, I just didn’t know how too do it. Oh my sweet firecracker, please do forgive me. Oh that pain served one thing, that’s great that your crying. That means you love me a bit more right? Tell me, just tell me.” Juana Manny tells him, “you know what I’m going to tell you.” Octavio utters, “what?” He smiles and she so very angry, punches his face. He falls to the mat and passes out.

Dona Dona is with Ruben, Ruben asks. “You want me to go travelling now?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes.” Ruben tells her, “no mother that is impossible. Now I can’t be absent from corozal.” Dona Dona tells him, “now if I wait for you to tell me. That your going to be absent, I could die and you would be still here.” Ruben tells her, “a trip where and why?” Dona Dona tells him, “well the thing is you can go and get some rest. Yes now is a great time for you too head to Medellin with the judge. You couldn’t go because of Maria Delia’s illness.” Ruben tells her, “mother I don’t need to rest now. Now I have to be upfront for the fight of Juana Manny.” Dona Dona tells him, “a woman shouldn’t be a boxer. If she is, she can fix herself. Why is she putting herself, in a place where its a man’s thing.” Ruben tells her, “mother well just think about Maria Delia. That last trip had to be cancelled. Because she started crying, and her tears dried up. Well we have to stop that, for it might harm her.” Dona Dona tells him, “for her you don’t have to worry. She won’t be sad that your leaving. Because she is suffering with that indifference curse. Or did you forget that?” Ruben tells her, “you know mother I haven’t even thought about that. Seriously he’s suffering from the indifference curse. She can’t get better, because she can’t cry. If she cries she might die. Mother it seems we have to cancel that wedding.” Dona Dona simply shakes her head. While Ruben simply grins.

 

EPISODE 73

The girls are all in Juana Calidad’s bedroom. Juana Calidad tells them, “Mauricio told me a very sad story and I cried. I didn’t feel anything strange. I didn’t feel that I loved him again absolutely nothing.” Juana Manny tells them, “well Octavio hit me pretty hard on my arm and I cried. I cried out of pain, the only thing it did do. Is fix my arm, that’s all.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh poor guy.” Juana Matilde tells him, “girl from what you are telling me. Definately that story, regarding the tears are the answer to this sickness. Is just that, just stories.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes I think so as well. My bet the guys talked to someone, who told them pure lies that’s all. Just like Juana Matilde has said. What we all have, its uncureable illness.” Juana Bautista tells them, “we just have to accept it all five of the Juanas. Have been condemned, with this indifference cure.”

(Juana Valentina tells the girls, that she too is affected by the indifferent curse. Yet nobody reacts, or asks who is she in love with. Even Juana Bautista mentions all five of them are cursed.)

All the guys are pretty depresed and drinking at the dolorosa. Poncho tells them, “hey enough your bringing everyone down. Now sing something more happy.” Octavio tells him, “we just don’t have nothing that makes us feel better.” Poncho tells them, “just great you all like this. Now nobody will be able to stand the lot of you. See Gualberto this is my example, that’s why I don’t fall for a young girl. That’s why I like older women.”

Mauricio tells them, “you know guys at least I have the satisfaction that. Juana Calidad believes everything that I tell her.” Octavio tells him, “listen Juana Manny was so angry she hit me real hard. I was practically dead.” Miguel tells him, “oh come on nobody can stand the hits of your girlfriend. That’s why I’m betting on her, to win the fight against that women from palenque.” Gualberto tells him, “yes I’m also going to bet. I hear every day on the radio, that the favorite too win is Juana Manny.” Octavio sadly tells them, “oh yes my firecracker.” Miguel tells them, “now guys we all tried everything to cure this indifference curse. Orlando and I have some serious doubts.” Orlando tells them, “Juana Matilde and Juana Bautista still haven’t received any good results.” Gualberto tells him, “well I’m glad that I’m single. That way you don’t get in any trouble.” Octavio tells him, “what you are is a jealous coward.” Gualberto tells him, “yeah right.” Octavio tells them, “you know I’m thinking maybe its just better not too be in love. Instead just be single.”

Over at the salguero house, Juana Calidad tells the doctor. “I’m sorry doctor, your going to have to be satisfied. That were paying you just 2000. Its just that we don’t have any more. But I promise you I’ll pray for you tonight. With the 15 mysteries of Sor Juan Ines de la cruz. You will be compensated in heaven.” The doctor tells her, “well I guess so now that’s the formula. That has too be folowed, now then bye girls.” The girl utter, “bye doctor and thank you.” Juana Matilde tells them, “you know I see the doctor pretty upset. I don’t think it has nothing to do with the medicine treatment. I think Juana Manny still has a sore arm. Oh man if Juana Manny continues with that sore arm. Were going to be in the pot for the rest of our lives.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no girl that has now been cancelled.” Juana Bautista tells her, “your going too far.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen Mr. Happy said she could fight. We just have to wait, till what the doctor says.” Juana Calidad runs back and tells them, “he told me that Juana Manny is divine.” Juana Manny comes down, “see I told you by the 13th I’m going to be great.” Juana Valentina tells them, “now everyone calm down we don’t want too awaken Dona Dona.” Juana Bautista asks, “does it still hurt?” Juana Manny tells them, “it hurts here but I can stand it.” Juana Calidad tells them, “in any case were going to have to get the pills for the pain.” Juana Manny tells them, “no Juana Manny I want to have all my five senses ready for this fight. So I can rip apart the face of Robusta Coronada.” Juana Valentina tells her, “be quiet.”

Dona Dona is having a nightmare. Her face is full of sweat, she utters. “No I must keep quiet. I must keep this secret. No please no no no. No I must keep quiet, don’t tell anybody. You must keep quiet.” Her screams awakens Calixto, “dear wake up its just a bad dream. Wake up and calm down.” Dona gets up and utters, “oh what happened?” Calixto tells her, “you were just having a bad dream. Nothing happened, oh your all sweaty. You were talking in your sleep.” Dona Dona asks, “I was talking what was I saying?” Calixto tells her, “you mentioned no no no you had to keep quiet.” Dona Dona tells him, “its because of the noise that your daughters make. So much so that now I’m getting nightmares. I’ll try to go back too bed.” Calixto looks at her with concern, and goes to his side of the bed. “Goodnight.” But in the end Dona Dona doesn’t sleep.

The next morning, Manuel Efe heads straight to see Yolanda. “Well I was told from Poncho the owner’s son of the dolorosa. That the only cure, for people with the indifference curse. Was that they had to cry. That is what happens, to the tropical island. In europe they would call this a magical cure.” Yolanda tells him, “well if the cure is crying. We can’t let the Juanas cry.” Manuel Efe asks, “and how are we going to do that? Well how how? Is there a cure, or something that can make someone stop crying. Well if it existed, Maria Delia would have dried every river in the region. Hey changing the subject. Have you been listening to the radio?” Yolanda asks, “why?” Manuel Efe tells her, “let me tell you. Your friend Mr. Pu Pu has acted very well. Every hour the announcement of the fight between Juana Manny Salguero and Robaesta Coronada is mentioned. The announcer says, the favorite one too win is Juana Manny Salguero.” Yolanda asks, “and what of it? How is she doing? Is she going to fight, or will she lose the 2000 contract clause.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well from what I heard she’s getting better. It seems everyone is betting on Juana Manny to win it all.” Yolanda tells him, “oh dear me oh when that ungrateful looses. The salgueros will be without a cent. Plus the entire town, is going too throw rocks at the Juanas my life.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well I can’t wait too see both of the things. Hey don’t I get eggs, to accompany this coffee?” Yolanda tells him, “listen here this isn’t a hotel.” Manuel Efe tells her, “fine then I’m going back to have breakfast at my hotel. Let me tell you, my car is almost fixed. Last night I was finally able to get a locksmith. You can’t image what he did too my little car. He used all his tools, and managed to open that car. That was so very important, now I’m going.” Yolanda tells him, “Manuel Efe…” Manuel Efe sees the gift, “what you didn’t send the wine to my cousin Ruben.” Yolanda tells him, “I did and he wouldn’t accept it. He sent it back.” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh man its a shame that my cousin. Would not appreciate a great bottle of wine, and many things. Now I’m going, see you later.” Yolanda tells him, “listen Manuel Efe your suppose to use the back door man. Manuel Efe heads the other way and leaves the house. She simply utters, to cry to cure the indifference curse.”

The girls are all sitting down, Juana Manny tells them. “When he hit me on the arm. I thought that it was over. Apparently the hit actually helped.” Juana Valentina tells her, “understand that was an act of desperation. Now I’m not saying, that it was a good idea that he did it. Well it wasn’t too me, but that poor guy he only hit you. So you could cry, and be cured of the indifference curse. Then you could love him once more.”Juana Manny tells him, “well it didn’t work or no. The only thing he got is, I don’t love him still plus I’m furious at him.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well Orlando mentioned they spoke to a Dona Chocuana. She was the one that mentioned that tears were the answer. From what he told me, she’s a person that doesn’t tell lies. Juana Manny and Juana Calidad cried, why weren’t they cured?” Juana Valentina tells her, “its just another mystery.” Juana Matilde tells them, “oh girl what annoys the hell out of me. That the guys, are simply experimenting on us. Like were lab rats or rabbits in a labortory. I’m just serious yes sir. The day we want to cry, we are going to do it and that’s final. Then we are cured of this illness. Listen if we don’t cry, then we don’t cry and that’s that. Let them deal with it, and that’s all. It just annoys me.” Juana Bautista tells her, “Juana Matilde its reversed.” Juana Matilde asks, “what’s reversed?” Juana Bautista tells her, “rabbits of india and lab rat from a laboratory.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well that is what I was saying or did I say something different? It just annoys me, that he tells me stories about when he was a child. To make me cry, that is what annoys me.” Juana Calidad tells them, “I also didn’t like the sad story Mauricio told me. You know why, it was so very sad. But it was all a lie.” Tere tells them, “don’t be unjust with those guys. They are doing all that because they love you girls.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well I fully agree with Tere. Yes its true, but we can have a nice friendship with the guys. Without having a romantic involvement with them. Don’t you all think? Well then lets talk about what interests me. This fight, now then we have to find out. How is this payment with the tickets.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes senora that is the most important part in all of this. I need to know what all of us have too do. I’m guessing everyone will have a designated role in all of this.” They stop talking when they hear Ruben yelling. “No the answer is now.” Dona Dona tells him, “don’t you dare raise your voice too me Ruben Calixto.” Juana Bautista tells her, “it seems the senora starting fighting pretty early today.”

Dona Dona tells him, “the reason I want you to travel is because I want you to get some rest. Do your godfather a favor and accompany him as well.” Calixto tells her, “Dona the boy has a lot of work right here.” Dona Dona tells him, “until the harvest is ready he has nothing to do here. I would appreciate you don’t contradict me Mr. Salguero.” Ruben tells her, “mother I am not going to travel. Not just because of the trip, but were not in any condition to go anywhere. We can’t waste any money on any trips.” Dona Dona tells them, “well then if that’s the case. I am willing to sell my gold rosary of monteseno with the fine cross on it.” Calixto asks, “so you have finally decided it?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes I have. I will pawn it, if Ruben accepts to go on that trip with Judge Germias. Lets say he stays in Medillin for a couple of months.” Ruben utters, “a couple of months? Hey no mother forget that. I’m not going to continue this argument. I’m heading to the office.” Calixto tells him, “hey wait I’ll head to the office first before heading to the ranch.” Dona Dona yells out, “Ruben Calixto I am your mother.” Ruben tells her, “I am your son but I don’t have to do what you ask me too do. I’m telling you I am not travelling mother. I won’t be travelling mother and that’s final.” Then he takes off, Calixto tells her. “Dona I thought that trip had been cancelled.” Dona Dona in tears tells him, “no its back on I just wanted Ruben to travel with the judge.” Calixto tells her, “but he doesn’t want too leave. Plus he’s the only one that knows, about the deal with happy and the promoter. Regarding the fight of Juana Manny.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh where has your iligitimate daughtes ended up Mr. Salguero. They are stepping in every corner of my life. Well I’m going to leave this in your hands. Your going to see what’s your going to do.” Calixto uttes, “oh Dona what is up with you.” He takes off, and Dona makes a call. “Yes I’d like to talk to a Mr. Geovani Loteto please. Oh yes hello Geovani, yes this is Dona Cuadradro Salguero. Yes I am very well thank you. Listen I was thinking, in regards of the letter you want to give too my son. Well to Ruben Calixto, yes I want to talk too you in regards too that. No no no here no. I’ll go too your hotel. Yes I will call you, and advise you. Before I show up there, now Geovani. Please don’t talk too my son, until I talk too you first. Thank you.” Then she gets up and the girls go past her. Juana Calidad tells her, “ave maria purisima.” While the rest utter, “excuse us.” Once they leave she smiles and utters, “cry all you want your not going to be cured. Umda now what am I going to do with Maria Delia.”

Calixto reaches the office, and tells Ruben. “I don’t know why your mother is so insistant on this trip. Man sometimes Dona is a bit annoying.” Ruben tells him, “old man you can insist all you want. But I’m not going anywhere. Even thought she plans on pawning the gold rosario monteseno with the fine cross on it. Give up all the money in the world, but I’m not travelling.” Calixto tells him, “but this trip has been forgotten why does she insist?” The secretary calls, “Mauricio Fuentelafria is here.” Ruben happily tells Calixto, “do you think Mauricio manage to make Juana Calidad cry?” Calixto tells him, “open the door.” Ruben greets Mauricio. “Hey Rubencho hows it going? Hello Don Calixto.” Then the rest of the guys enter as well. Calixto asks, “I just thought that Mauricio was going to come in alone. It seems he brought the entire combo what happened?” Octavio tells him, “well you know Fuentelafria the politician. He thinks he’s more important than the rest of us. So he failed to announce us all.” Ruben tells them, “well here we don’t have lemon with beer. But if you want we have coffee.” The guys tells him, “no Ruben thanks.” Calixto tells them, “you all look so serious so I’m thinking. You have come here, to ask for my daughter’s hand in marriage. So that means you have made them cry?” Mauricio tells him, “no Don Calixto we didn’t come here to ask for your daughters hand in marriage.” Miguel tells him, “even though we really want too.” Octavio tells them, “we managed to make them cry.” Ruben ask, “well enough talking get to the point.” Mauricio tells him, “Rubencho this is serious. We managed to make two of them cry.” Calixto tells him, “well that was the point for them to start crying.”

Octavio tells him, “well there’s the problem. They cried but they weren’t cured.” Ruben asks, “and what happened?” Orlando tells them, “this is more complicated than we thought. Miguel and I haven’t been able to make. Juana Matilde and Juana Bautista cry. Octavio and Mauricio managed to get better luck with their girlfriends. Its not luck that’s too much too say. Even though they cried, they are still the same.” Octavio tells them, “yes they have changed before its was a look of indifference. Now its full of angry, and they loathe us.” Ruben asks, “but you said the cure from that Dona Chocuana said that it was tears.” The guys utter, “yes.” Miguel tells him, “that is what she said just ask todoelmundo.” Calixto tells them, “this is just strange. Now what did Juana Calidad, and Juana Manny do after they cried.” Octavio tells him, “first Juana Manny knocked me out and left. When I got up, Happy Lora was trying to revive me. Juana Manny wasn’t around.” Mauricio tells him, “well I told Juana Calidad a very sad story. She began to cry, and I told her. That it was all a lie, just to get her to love me again. Well she got very angry at me, she said I was saying falsehoods. She sent me to confession, can you believe that.” Calixto tells them, “so that means they cried but weren’t cured. So what lie did Don Chocuana tell us then?”

Don Geovani is having problems communicating to the waiter. Manuel Efe shows up, “excuse me I am Manuel Efe Cuadradro I am a guest in this hotel daaaa.” Geovani tells him, “well hello I am Genovani Loteto. I speak a bit of spanish, but I’m having a few problems with some words. I’ll tell you, you translate.” Manuel Efe tells him, “he says he wants scrambled eggs. With tomatoes and onions, well more tomatoes than onions. The tomatoes can’t be burnt. Daaa, and what language am I speaking.” He repeat it, and the waiter tells him. “Perfect excuse me.” Don Geovani tells him, “excellent sit down how about having breakfast with me.” Manuel Efe tells him, “no I already ate. How are you doing? What are you doing here?” Geovani tells him, “I’m here to film a picture. Were going to film it here in corozal.” Manuel Efe asks, “here a movie in corozal? Why here? In italy there are beautiful locations.” Geovani tells him, “its the tropics.” Manuel Efe tells him, “but you have Venice Rome Italy.” Genovani repeats, “the tropics.”

Ruben finds Maria Delia. “Maria Delia we need to talk.” Maria Delia tells him, “it has to be later Ruben.” Ruben tells her, “no it has too happen right now.” Maria Delia tells him, “well then tell me then.” Ruben tells her, “well I wanted to discuss our wedding.” Maria Delia asks, “and what’s going on with that?” Ruben tells her, “Maria Delia do you still love me?” Maria Delia tells him, “well now that your mentioning it I feel just distinctively Ruben.” Ruben tells her, “so your saying you don’t feel the same way right?” Maria Delia tells him, “Ruben I don’t want to hurt your feeling. You’ve been so good to me, but its not like before.” Ruben tells her, “maybe its best that we cancel this wedding.” Maria Delia tells him, “cancel the wedding?” Ruben tells her, “yes we should cancel this wedding. Well one can’t marry, if there’s no love. Its just so absurd.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh Ruben I’m so sorry please do forgive me. But I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I don’t understand why I’m like this. Please understand, and forgive me. But yes its best, we do cancel our wedding.” Ruben tells her, “well when one doesn’t love its for the best.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh your not going to hate me for this are you?” Ruben tells her, “no no of course not. I do promise you.” Maria Delia tells him, “your so good Ruben. I don’t understand why I stop loving you.” Ruben tells her, “well these things just happen.” Maria Delia tells him, “thank you so very much for understanding. Well then if you don’t care, well then I’m going to the pool to get some sun. Well you know that is the treatment. That the doctors thought up. Hopefully they will melt my tears.” Ruben tells her, “oh don’t you worry I don’t care. Go careful bye. Maria Delia tells him, “well thank you so very much Ruben bye.” Ruben is overjoyed, he jumps into the fountain and happily splashes around. Then he heads home.

Don Geovani tells Manuel Efe. “Thank you for your companionship and your help. Well in regards to getting my meal.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well we will soon see one another again.” Don Geovani tells him, “exactly in fact I want you to help me out. When we begin this film, you could be an extra in fact. Oh you have the perfect face, well arriverderci.” Manuel Efe tells him, “daaa well you can count on me thank you. Me an actor, me a future Marcello Mastroianni. Well chaio beautiful.” Maria Delia goes over to him, giving him air kisses. “Well hello Manuel Efe, its been so long since I’ve seen you. So how have you been?” Manuel Efe tells her, “you know Maria Delia you shouldn’t stay out in the sun for too long. Your going to get all freckled on the day of your wedding.” Maria Delia tells him, “Manuel Efe let me notify you that there will be no wedding.” Manuel Efe asks, “what do you mean there’s no more wedding?” Maria Delia tells him, “Ruben and I decided to cancel it man.” Manuel Efe utters, “cancel the wedding?” Maria Delia tells him, “why yes.” Manuel Efe tells her, “but that’s a huge error Maria Delia.” Maria Delia tells him, “its the best thing that could have happened Manuel Efe. I realized I didn’t love Rubensito anymore. I mean Ruben.” Manuel Efe tells her, “Maria Delia the thing is that you don’t know. You have been affected with the indifference cures. But when you come too, your going to realize you’ve made the biggest mistake of your life.” You should have never cancelled that wedding.” Maria Delia tells him, “listen Manuel Efe enough I don’t want to talk about that topic anymore.” Manuel Efe tells her, “the cure for the indifference curse is for you to cry. Maria Delia go ahead and cry. Cry Maria Delia cry.” Maria Delia tells him, “Manuel Efe listen here I don’t get your insistance. If I cry I might die, instead you sit next too me and talk to me about your europe. Those are the things I just love too hear. Please don’t even mention Ruben Salguero. For he’s now out of my life.”

The girls are back at the gym. The girls are all supporting Juana Manny. Happy Lora tells them, “yes she will be our future champion.” Juana Manny yells out, “now I’m going to beat that Robusta Coronado. Plus the rest of her sisters if she has one.”

Meanwhile a very strong tall woman, is heading to see the promoter. “Hey do you know where the offices of Mr. Pu Pu is? He’s a promoter, I am Robusta Coronado and I need to talk too him.”

The girls are in Juana Bautista’s room. Fixing Juana Manny things, and Juana Bautista is giving Juana Manny a massage. Calixto shows up and tells them. “The boys are quite worried for you all. Its just not for anything.” Juana Calidad tells him, “father I do what I always do when I cry.” Calixto asks, “and what do you do?” Juana Calidad tells him, “I just cry.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Don Calixto the thing is she didn’t do nothing different. Well to cancel the effects of the cure do you understand?” Juana Bautista tells him, “father the thing is destiny has made us not find the cure.” Calixto tells them, “but girls you can’t live the rest of your lives without love.” Juana Manny tells him, “I’m not interested in love. I just have to think about the fight.” Calixto utters, “but?” Juana Matilde tells her, “I have various options just look at this. I like this combination.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh Juana Matilde she has to wear this outfit. For it matches her boots and robe.” Juana Matilde tells her, “here let Juana Bautista lend you this. So that way your legs will be warm before the fight.” The girl all utter, “oh Juana Matilde.” Juana Bautista tells her, “she will look good but she’s not wearing my favorite brand new skirt.” Juana Valentina tells them, “no she has to wear this outfit. Now I’ve watched boxing on tv, and have seen them wear this on. So the outfit we picked out for her, to wear from the store is fine. So stop inventing things.” Juana Matilde tells them, “then don’t ask me to help out then me choka.” Juana Manny tells Juana Bautista. “That’s enough Juana Bautista I’m tired.”Juana Bautista tells her, “listen Happy Lora told me that your too tense. I have get these knots from your back.” Calixto tells them, “listen I know that your all worried over this fight. Well what about love?” Juana Matilde tells him, “love oh no father were not even interested if its a cartoon. Do you hear me?” Calixto asks, “so the sickness makes none of you feel nothing. The women from sahagun managed to cure themselves. I know that all of you will get cured as well. But I don’t know how.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Don Calixto just like you heard Juana Matilde. Were just not interested.”

Ruben is with evedo, “man they just don’t care about love. Can you believe that, they don’t care about love. Its like your own mother, stop paying you any attention. You would go crazy, just like I am right now.” Todoelmundo yells out, “the door is open I’m coming in.” Ruben tells him, “come on in.” Ruben tells him, “come on in.” Todoelmundo tells him, “hi Ruben evedo. Your father mentioned that you needed me?” Ruben tells him, “yes todoelmundo we want to return to see Don Chocuana. To hear once again what the indifference cure is.” Todoelmundo tells them, “well from what we do know it didn’t serve us for nothing.” Ruben tells him, “well what if you all forgot something. In any case, we want to head there tomorrow. Do you know where too find her?” Todoelmundo tells him, “well you want me to take you on my bike. But I don’t think Don Calixto, will stand being at 55 kilometers total maximum.” Ruben tells him, “my father travels back and forth on the bus all the time. I’m guessing he will think your bike is a plane.” Todoelmundo tells him, “what ever you say.” Ruben tells him, “now then tomorrow Mauricio Fuentelafria will be taking the girls to the fight. We leave very early, head to Sahagun and talk to Dona Chocuana. Then we head to sincelejo. I’m guessing the time will be very perfect.” Todoelmundo tells him, “the fight is about three in the afternoon. We will have time left you know.” Ruben tells him, “alright now evedo we can’t take you there. Todoelmundo’s bike is only for three people.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well they say that the dog is man’s best friend. He’s capable of giving up his own life. To rescue his owner, its a few that very few animals do. In the states they are recognized, and the dog is given a hero prize.”

Ruben tells him, “hey don’t you dare mention every dog out there. Who has won the prize, in the last ten years.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well you might not care but your dog might. Now sit down, now in the 1800’s. A dog named king, save his entire family from a fire in washington. In colorado two kids were saved from drowing. Well another dog which was a poodle, saved his child from being buried in a ton of snow. Another named Leo, managed to throw a snake away from bitting his child. He ended up with six stiches, hey I’m just telling you.” Evedo the dog, can’t sit still and goes on top of Ruben then goes on the ground. Ruben tells him, “you know he doesn’t want to hear anymore.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well I’m just telling evedo what the entire world knows. Man Ruben he bit me.” Tere shows up, “hey here’s a juice I prepared for you. There’s more if you want one todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells her, “no thank you I am in a hurry bye Ruben.” Ruben asks, “I want you to do me a favour.” Todoelmundo tells him, “sure.” Ruben tells him, “I have my annoucements ready. Maria Delia and I have decided to cancel our wedding. I want your help, to deliver them all.” Todoelmundo asks, “wait you cancelled your wedding? No this can’t be.” Ruben tells him, “well I don’t know what one has too do. So I thought, just to notify them. So just send a card saying, well the wedding has been cancelled.”

Yolanda is with Manuel Efe. “Apparently Maria Delia and Ruben have cancelled their wedding. Daaa how lucky he got, this means the road is a bit open for you.” Yolanda tells him, “well it doesn’t matter me one bit. The only one that benefits from all of this is. Is Ruben Calixto, you know with that girl she never worried me in the least. I really don’t know why he even noticed that girl in the first place. Well you know what, that could be good news. If there’s not enough obstacles in the way. Then that is great for me.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well the one that worries you more. Is Juana Valentina, just like me.” Yolanda tells him, “well its not like I’m worried but. A girl that starts up with me. Well its like an inferno erupts in me, and I lose control. No me fregue, well how about you. When you heard that there would be no wedding?” Manuel Efe tells her, “how can you image it left me well terrible. Well I just hoped that when Ruben and Maria Delia got married. Juana Valentina would notice, that she had nothing to do over there. Then at last, then she would put her eyes upon me.” Yolanda tells him, “oh come on not even the chains of blood has parted those two. Do you think a marriage would, oh come on Manuel Efe. Enough with those dreams of yours.” Manuel Efe tells her, “not even for interest you pay me any attention. Lets see how things are going to go in the bad moments. So when are you heading to sincelejo.” Yolanda tells him, “yesterday very early my life. I want to be there, to see all that betting going on.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well I want to take you in my european car but its best. Nobody sees us together. Oh dear jolly what a great day that awaits us.” Yolanda tells him, “oh yes the Juanas they are going to end up running out of corozal. No matter who loves them. Ruben will be without any sisters, nor Juana Valentina. Ruben Calixto will feel alone, that in the end he’s going to come too me. Oh yes my life, were going to have a grand day.” Manuel Efe utters, “salute.” Yolanda smiling tells him, “yes salute.”

The guys are once again at the dolorosa. “Here I thought, that the grand day of the big fight. I would be with my Juana Manny. That indifference curse ruined everything.” Mauricio tells them, “now in regards too that. All of you who want too go, are going to go on a bus. Ruben asked me, that I’m too take his sisters.” Octavio utters, “say what?” Poncho tells them, “hey this place is suppose to be a happy place. Where people come to have fun and enjoy themselves. This seems like a funeral.” Gualberto tells him, “well here are the five without any energy.” Orlando tells them, “I’m returning to Bogota. Well I’m going to do a new study. Well it will be in sahagun, its a study on the native culture with the advanced one. That sounds pretty good.” Octavio asks, “your not talking seriously are you?” Orlando tells him, “listen I’m serious I only came back here to Corozal. To be with Juana Bautista, she’s killing me with her indifference.” Mauricio asks, “what Orlando are you going to give up the fight just like that.” Orlando asks, “and what more can I do? Juana Bautista doesn’t want to cry, I can’t force her too do so. Plus what good will it do, for we have already seen the results in her sisters. Plus how does one fight an illogicial matter such as this.” Todoelmundo tells them, “you have too have hope. Listen Don Calixto and Ruben, are going back to sahagun. To talk to Dona Chocuana tomorrow. Maybe the senora forgot to give us the final detail.” Orlando tells him, “oh todoelmundo that senora told us everything that she needed to tell us. It didn’t do us any good. We got absolutely nothing.” Octavio tells him, “well anyway thanks for keeping us informed Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells them, “well my word is word. Well I have a detail, well its next to the Juanas. But this deals with Ruben Salguero, apparently he and Maria Delia have cancelled their wedding.” Everyone utters, “say what they cancelled their wedding.” Gualberto asks, “oh come on spill how did it happened?” Todoelmundo tells them, “hey I don’t know the full details.” Poncho tells him, “bull your going to sit here and tell us everything please.” Todoelmundo tells them, “listen here Poncho Sarmiento. I just inform, I’m no gossiper.”

That night at dinner, Tere tells them. “Well today at the market, everyone was talking about the big fight. Now the fliers that Manuel Efe put up. Well they are everywhere.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well considering all the money that he put in. Manuel Efe won a point.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I’ve been thinking that the european guy. Isn’t such a bad guy, from what he’s been showing. Since this fight, he has acted very well or no?” Tere tells her, “yes he’s a nice guy but sometimes he’s quite annoying.” Juana Valentina burst out laughing, “oh again reading Juana Manny’s tea cup. Does it say anything about triumphing?” Juana Bautista utters, “no.” Juana Valentina asks, “what do you mean no girl. Don’t say that because it scares me. Well you know me, I believe in your visions.” Juana Bautista tells her, “but I don’t see a failure in here either. Well sometimes cards, and hot chocolate keep their secrets.” Ruben asks, “does it keep silence regarding love?” Juana Bautista picks up Juana Valentina’s cup. “Yes apparently tonight, destiny doesn’t want us to discover nothing at all.” Ruben tells her, “nothing is like it was ever since you all got that illness. That is why.” Juana Bautista tells her, “I’ll leave you alone to talk.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no it not necessary stay.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well like you say.” Ruben tells her, “Juana Valentina you were the first to know my wedding date with Maria Delia. Right so let me tell you, that I have cancelled the wedding.” Juana Bautista asks, “what do you mean Ruben? That was the only secure thing, for the both of you. Neither of you can be together. It just can’t happen.” Juana Valentina tells them, “listen one minute. If there is or no wedding, it just doesn’t matter too me.” Juana Bautista asks, “why why did you do this boy?” Ruben closes the doors, and tells her. “To show Juana Valentina how much I do love her. To see if I can make her react, so she can once again love me like before. I want her to be a stranger, I want my life to have meaning. That is why I did it Juana Bautisa.”

Juana Valentina tells him, “listen Ruben how can I explain this. This isn’t in my hands, boy its not in my hands. Its just luck, or else I wouldn’t know truely what too do. To once again love you, knowing that your are forbidden. To continue this way, well I just don’t know. The only think I do knew, well I am suffering an illness that seems not to have a cure.” Ruben tells her, “well I’m going to find a cure. The only thing I do know, I can’t continue living like this. Well I mean is just living.” Juana Valentina tells him, “look the only thing I can tell you is. That you should analyze this better. In regards to your wedding with Maria Delia. Hey I’m telling you, well goodnight.” Juana Bautista tells him, “yes listen to the older sister. Well goodnight.” Ruben sadly uttes, “yes goodnight.” Tere shows up, and asks. “So Ruben your going to the fight?” Ruben tells her, “well of course but first I’m going to look for a hope.”

That night,Juana Calidad is praying. Juana Matilde tells her, “can’t the prayer be more shorter. Juana Matilde I have great faith, in the mysteries of Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes but take into account there’s 16 mysteries. Well the other ones are more shorter.” Juana Valentina arrives, “hey your all suppose to be in bed now. Now remember tomorrow, you have to be well rested.” Juana Matilde still yawning, tells them. “Well if she’s not sleepy hearing all those mysteries from Sor Juana Inez de la cruz. Then she won’t sleep on nothing. The one sleepy is me, well then goodnight everyone. Now get some sleep boxer. I’m going to watch out for you alright. Until I sleep ok.” Juana Bautista tells her, “now be careful you don’t fall down the stairs.” Juana Calidad kisses her and tells her. “May god protect you tonight and tomorrow. Ave maria purisima. When she doesn’t hear the rest of prayer. She tells them, you have to answer sin pecado concebido.” In the ends repeat, and she heads to her room. Juana Valentina watches them all go, “now then are you a bit relaxed?” Juana Manny tells her, “well the truth is I’m a bit scared. To be sincere, its not being afraid. But my stomach is butterflies.” Juana Bautista tells her, “its normal that means you can’t wait till the moment.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes of course you know something. Tomorrow when you go in that ring, all of our thoughts will be with you. Even though we don’t know how to box.” Juana Manny gives her a big hug and tells her, “I won’t let you down Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells her, “now dear don’t be silly we all know that.” Juana Manny tells her, “listen tomorrow I’ll either be triumph or dead.”

Its the next morning, and Happy Lora prepares his bag for the next day. Juana Manny packs her things. Margarita Cruz is in her chair praying. Yolanda smiles and puts on her hat and leaves. Manuel Efe leaves his room, and heads to the reception fighting. Calixto and Ruben kiss Juana Manny good luck. Then the girls all try to get Juana Manny to relax. Juana Calidad puts eggs in the orange juice. Juana Bautista asks, “is that really going too work?” Juana Caliad tells her, “yes the nuns at the school would always drink that.” Juana Matilde simply utters, “yuck.” Over in sincelejo, the ring is being put together.”

(Oh did you hear the story, this guy drank 18 glasses of raw eggs. He died, because they all got stuck in his throat.)

Outside Calixto tells Ruben. “Ruben this incident with the indifference love. If the cure is tear, and it doesn’t work. I completely forgot to tell Happy. So what happened with the weight in?” Ruben asks, “what weight in?” Calixto tells him, “well everyone has to be weighed. To see if they are equally matched.” Ruben tells him, “you know with all this worried. I completely forgot.” Calixto tells him, “hey I don’t know if things have changed but. In my day, the weight in well it was done the day before the fight. Well maybe they do it on the same day. Well if you say, this man is a serious honest man. Well then I will confide in that. I’m guessing there won’t be any problems.” Ruben utters, “well then there is Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo asks, “are you ready Don Calixto?” Calixto tells him, “yes Todoelmundo lets go.” Ruben asks, “what are the dark glasses for?” Calixto tells him, “well so then I don’t see the buses go on top of us. Hey Todoelmundo’s ride, could be quite cool but it still makes me feel like unprotected from the traffic.” Todoelmundo tells him, “don’t worry Don Calixto my ride is better than a motor-bike.” Calixto tells him, “well I remember what my father would say. Riding a motor-cycle is a man that wants to commit suicide. With a motor inbetween his balls. The two men laugh and they get in. Oh my father was a very graphic man.” Todoelmundo utters, “oh I don’t get it.”

Inside Juana Valentina talks to the girls. “Listen I know we said, that we were going to take Mauricio’s truck. But listen we have to get there early, so we can fix the tickets right. But if we go early, Juana Manny won’t have anywhere, where she can get some rest. She can’t be running around, well till 3 in the afternoon. Well what do we do?” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen you and Juana Calidad go on ahead. We have money for the bus at least. You can go with Mauricio later.” Juana Calidad tells them, “man money just leaves just like that.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen I’m telling you don’t worry about the money. Before 4pm, we are going to be loaded with money.” Everyone fully agrees, Juana Manny tells them. “Yes you can be so sure of it.”

Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe is here. Hey where is everyone?” Juana Manny tells them, “man that annoying guy arrived.” Juana Valentina smiles and tells them, “oh great solution. Oh hello Manuel Efe how are you doing?” Manuel Efe tells her, “daaa hello Juana Valentina how good that everyone is near the champion. The way it should be.” Juana Valentina asks, “so what are you up too?” Manuel Efe ask, “where is my aunt?” Juana Valentina tells him, “well we don’t know for we haven’t heard her screaming. Isn’t that right girls? So how is that european car doing?” Manuel Efe tells her, “fine he just left the mechanic shop.” Juana Valentina asks, “so are you going too the fight?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes I bet 1000 on Juana Manny’s fists.” Juana Valentina tells him, “just great now then we will head out there to be ok. Come on Juana Calidad lets go.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey I need to talk too my aunt first. You can’t drive my european car.” Juana Valentina grabs the keys, “oh come on then you drop us off. Look sincelejo is quite close from here. Then you can come back to talk to your aunt.” She bites him, he releases the keys and Juana Calidad drags him outside. Juana Manny tells them, “I’m going to practice outside in the patio.” Juana Bautista asks, “come here aren’t you tired?” Juana Manny tells them, “no I want my muscles warmed up before I enter that ring truely.” Juana Matilde asks, “hey Juana Manny is scared right? She’s also a big anxious.” Juana Bautista tells her, “of course she’s scared and anxious. For fear is one of its symptons that’s all.”

Mr. Pu Pu is with Yolanda. “Now with this fight, there’s going to be a festival before hand. That way nothing will interrupt the real fight. Well at least this way, I don’t have to pay a penalty. Yes we can pay there will be a fight. Here in colombia women fighters, are still not categorized.” Yolanda tells him, “listen here Pupu come over here. If there’s a penalty I will pay it. There’s one condition this fight doesn’t get cancelled.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “of course this fight doesn’t get cancelled. The fight is scheduled for 3pm, but it will start at 4. I can guarantee that.” Yolanda tells him, “remember all the bets from every person from Corozal. Has to go for Juana Manny Salguero. But make sure I don’t show up anywhere. Your not going to put my face in this.” Mr. Pu Pu tells him, “don’t worry senora I will put my face in all of this. Here with Roberto Carlo, we have everything nicely organized.” Roberto kisses her hand, “now tell me something tell me something. Is the apponent here already?” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “yes she is and she’s warming up.” Robosta Coronada is hitting the ball, and she’s ready to kill. Her trainer simply utters, “yes yes you can.”

 

EPISODE 74

IN SINCELEJO

Manuel Efe is out on the rooftop yelling at the top of his lungs. When they arrive in sincelejo, Juana Valentina tells him. “See I told you I could drive.” Manuel Efe tells her, “you call that driving in europe you would be arrested for life daaa. You have lead feet, all the colombianas are. My european car needs to be delicately driven. Its not a regular car no.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh man I hit myself. Stop exaggerating here you go. Listen all the cars are the same, the only use a car has. Is to get to where they have too go and that’s final. Anyway thank you for everything. You can now return to corozal.” Juana Calidad asks, “and us what?” Juana Valentina tells her, “you head to the colloseum to check on the tickets. I’m going to talk to the person who’s taking the bets.” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh dear me Juana Valentina do be careful with that money. Make sure nobody robs you.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh girl listen I’ve never been robbed. Not even when I lived in Barranquilla, it won’t happen here relax. Now Manuel Efe, your acting like a great guy. Thank you once again. See you at the fight.” Then she surprises him, by kissing his cheek. She takes off, Juana Calidad tells him. “Oh really your quite the gentelmen may god protect you in life. Your suppose to say, it will.” Manuel Efe tells a boy, “she kissed me yes Juana Valentina kissed me. It wasn’t my imagination no. ” The boy simply utters, “your crazy.” Manuel Efe tells him, “Juana Valentina you don’t know, she got the indifference curse but she has fallen in love with me. That is what happened, oh did you see her the one that just left. The one with the poneytail man, she gave me a kiss that you can’t image. Bye kid, I have her.” Then he drives away.”

IN COROZAL

At the house, Juana Manny is lying down. Tere asks, “dear heart would you like to eat anything?” Juana Manny tells him, “no thank you before a fight I can’t eat nothing.” Tere tells her, “but you really should eat something. How about a chicken broth, with a bit of salad my love. How can you get on that ring, with an empty stomach.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh Tere my stomach is closed nothing will enter not even a glass of water. Oh how long till the fight now?” Tere tells her, “now don’t you worry Mauricio Fuentelafria hasn’t arrived yet. You get some rest, I will advise you.” Juana Manny tells her, “no thanks hey what if Mauricio Fuentelafria had car trouble. Maybe we don’t have time to get to sincelejo.” Tere tells her, “Juana Manny Juana Manny sit down and do me a favor. Control your nerves, the virgin morea won’t permit you to be late for your first fight my love. Now just relax.” But Juana Manny is quite nervous.

Ruben and Don Calixto are now talking with Dona Chocuana. “It seems to me that those boys. Well they didn’t figure out the cure, so that is why you have returned.” Calixto tells her, “well the thing is my daughters have already cried. Well the rest what?” Dona Chocuana tells them, “the world is full of crying. Cries when there’s a war, cries for being poor. Cries because one is sick, or hearing the cries of loneliness. Tears roll down, like it was raining. Tears can’t be stuck by love, as if they were the same petal of a tree. Well no bitter tears.” Ruben asks, “and what is on the other petal of love?” Dona Chocuana tells them, “the cure is tenderness. They are both united, thats why its the cure to the indifference curse. Its tenderness. Just like love is against ex-tenderness. If it existed, the person who has the curse. They have to feel something so extreme, that tenderness escapes from its organism. Tenderness is extreme, when it produces tears.” Calixto asks, “so that means that the cure for the indifference curse is tenderness tears.” Dona Chocuana tells them, “that’s right.” Calixto tells him, “see that Ruben your sisters have to cry from tenderness. Do you know how difficult that will be?”

IN SINCELEJO

Mr. Pu Pu asks, “yes where is Ruben Salguero?” Juana Valentina tells him, “well he will arrive later with our champion.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “you can’t call her a champion when this is her first fight.” Juana Valentina tells her, “listen Mr. Pu Pu this might be her first fight but. I assure you, that Juana Manny will be a national champion. Hey don’t cry its the truth, well the thing is I want to bet on Juana Manny. The thing is I don’t know how that works.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “well that is quite simply the people in the public makes the bets. You usually deal with a friend, or something you already know.” Juana Valentina ask, “then who?” Mr. Pu Pu looks over at Roberto Carlos. “I mean someone taking bets. They must be serious, they will take your money and if you win they will pay you.” Juana Valentina ask, “yes I’m interested but where do I find this person.”

IN COROZAL

Manuel Efe returns home, and returns to his car. To make sure its locked. Then he heads to see Dona Dona, “Manuel Efe has arrived.” Mauricio arrives as well, and tells the guys. “Ok guys free transportation is over.” Octavio sadly tells him, “hey Fuentelafria do me a favor. Since your going to see Juana Manny, could you make sure to tell her. I am with her.” Mauricio tells him, “listen I know how you feel Portoreal.” Octavio tell him, “even though she doesn’t want to hear you. Tell her that I do love her so very much.” Mauricio tells him, “sure I’ll tell her. Ok gang, talk to you in sincelejo bye guys. He then heads inside, hello I’m here.” Poncho tells him, “well then now what?” Miguel tells him, “now guys I know it sucks but lets head to the bus terminal.” Poncho tells him, “well we have no other choice.” Octavio sees Manuel Efe’s car, “hey I wonder if the european is going to the fight. Hey guys, come back here.”

Manuel Efe is with Dona Dona. “What are you saying nephew?” Manuel Efe tells her, “I am telling you aunt. I am going to repeat it slowly, so you can understand. Ruben and Maria Delia have cancelled their wedding.” Dona Dona tells him, “no that can’t be true Manuel Efe. Tell me that its not true.” Manuel Efe tells her, “I heared it straight from Maria Delia. She told me like this, me and Rubensito cancelled our wedding. That is what she told me, she didn’t feel any pain at all.” Dona Dona tells him, “well she has the indifference curse that’s why.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes and my cousin Ruben took this cirumstance to take advantage of that. He convinced her, to end everything to destroy all the plans that they had.” Dona Dona yells out, “Ruben Calixto can’t do this too me.” Manuel Efe tells her, “but he is doing that aunt. In fact it was done behind your back. Your the only one that can convince him. That he’s making a huge mistake. That’s why I came here like lightening.” Dona Dona tells him, “when one falls all of them fall. What else is going to get on top of me.” Manuel Efe tells her, “now the good today is the end. The humilation and ruin, of the Juanas its today.”

Manuel Efe simply goes by Mauricio, Mauricio utters. “Hey Manuel Efe, Manuel Efe well bye Manuel Efe.” Once he leaves the house, the guys start flattering him. “Hey if it isn’t our friend the european man Manuel Efe.” Gualberto tells him, “hey your looking so elegant man. Hey are you going too a party?” Manuel Efe yells out, “hey don’t sit on my car. It has just been washed, hey play with something else.” Poncho tells him, “yeah guys don’t you know this is an expensive car. You might scratch it.” Miguel ask, “so your pretty worried about the fight money with Juana Manny?” Manuel Efe tells them, “well no I even bet on Juana Manny to win I bet 1000 on her favour.” Octavio tells him, “well very good man. Tell me are you heading to sincelejo?” Manuel Efe utters, “yes.” Octavio tells him, “then we will take the opportunity and say we all go with you.” Then the next thing he knows, everyone gets in his car. Poncho tells him, “oh this is much appreciated Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe simply yells out, “hey can I at least drive my car?” Octavio utters, “sure hey move it. Manuel Efe gets in and Octavio tells him. Now step on it.”

Inside Juana Bautista and Juana Matilde come down. “We can go now Mauricio.” Mauricio ask, “where are the others?” Juana Matilde tells him, “they went earlier they had to do some business. You know fix the tickets and make the bet or something.” Mauricio asks, “hey champion how do you feel?” Juana Manny tells him, “ok.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes I am fine.” Juana Manny tells Tere, “please put a candle on for me for the virgin morena.” Tere tells her, “I already put a dozen and your mother has as well. So your very iluminated, so don’t you forget. Yes to the front and straight to the face.” Juana Manny tells her, “ok bye.” Tere tells them all, “bye and good luck. Oh virginsita please help her out. I have too go with you, because I don’t know who the boxing saint is. Tere sees Dona Dona, now then apart from you and the servant. Everyone is gone. I’m going to the church.” Dona Dona tells her, “so nobody is here? Oh I was surprised, that those girls didn’t make any noise.” Tere tells her, “well today is Juana Manny’s fight. Didn’t Mr. Salguero mention it?” Dona Dona tells her, “yes and he told me one of his daughters was going to do the indignant thing. By putting herself in a boxing ring. Oh how embarssing.” Tere tells her, “oh senora Dona Dona oh you don’t know. How important this is for everyone. Or you wouldn’t be saying such things. Well then excuse me.” Dona Dona asks, “so what time is this event?” Tere tells her, “it starts at three in the afternoon but the fight begins at four I image.” Once she’s gone, Dona makes a call. “Yes girl could I please talk to Geovani Loteto. Geovani this is Dona Cuadrado de Salguero yes. There’s several circumstances, that permit you to meet me here in my house. Instead of me heading over to that hotel. Yes the fastest possible, oh Genovani please. Hey don’t forget, what you mentioned to me. Yes I will wait, see you soon.”

IN SINCELEJO

Juana Valentina has met up with Ruben and Don Calixto. Happily she tells them, “oh Don Calixto apparently there’s a lot of bets for Juana Manny. The amount is up too 3000.” Calixto tells her, “what 3000.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well I already made our bet with the 1000 like we discussed.” Calixto tells them, “oh I am scared what if Juana Manny loses. The public is going to turn on her.” Juana Valentina tells him, “hey don’t say that.” Calixto asks, “so how goes the ticket situation.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh its quite complicated for just look around. Everyone can see without paying through that fence.” Ruben tells her, “Juana Calidad don’t worry the ticket area hasn’t opened yet.” Calixto tells her, “now watch it for the ticket guy can accidently sell the same ticket.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh that’s not going too happen for the tickets have been marked.” Calixto tells her, “now things work like this. One ticket is for the spectator, the guy takes it too the door guy. The guy doesn’t give it back, in fact he keeps it and returns it to the ticket guy. So in fact the ticket could be sold to various people. So you might think, they are selling five or six tickets instead they only sold one.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh saint astokio bendita. I’m going to head straight there to check on everything.” Calixto tells her, “wait one minute just make sure the tickets are riped. Just write down the numbers, fortunately its only one ticket seller.” Juana Calidad tells them, “ave maria purisima.”

Todoelmundo tells them, “I just bet 500 000 that Judge Germias Guerra gave me.” Ruben asks, “so the judge won’t be coming by?” Todoelmundo tells him, “no he decided to accompany Margarita Cruz while she prayed. Hey look I won 50 bucks on a chicken fight.” Juana Valentina ask, “what chicken fighting? Oh poor things.” Todoelmundo tells her, “they do this all the time. It was a 3-1 bet. Oh look there is Juana Manny.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yeah there’s our champion.” Calixto asks, “hey where is Happy Lora.” Juana Manny is overwhelmed and doesn’t talk as she stares at the ring. Then they all start heading to her room. Ruben stops Juana Valentina, “hey Juana Valentina have you ever cried out of tenderness before.” Juana Valentina asks, “tenderness oh come on asking me this now?” Ruben tells her, “don’t tell me with a question. Tell me what for you is tenderness.” Juana Valentina tells him, “tenderness is a feeling.” Ruben asks, “fine then what produces tenderness for you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “I’m going to answer like Juana Matilde. I don’t know I don’t know.” Then she leaves, Ruben utters. “Man that Chocuana really made this difficult.”

IN COROZAL

Dona Dona tells Geovani, “there are reasons that I believe. That you shouldn’t give my son, well that letter.” Geovani tells him, “well this is impossible the last request that my friend Francisco asked of me before he died. You understand the last wishes of a dead man.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh yes I really do understand this. I’m not asking you, to fulfil his last moral request. Well I just don’t think, its the right time for Ruben Calixto too know. That he’s not the son of Calixto Salguero.” Geovani tells her, “he will understand he is now of age. But the thing is, I can’t return later on just too give a letter. You know when you think, the procise moment has arrived.” Dona Dona tells him, “well if you like I could give it too him from you.” Geovani tells him, “no I perfer to do it personally. I would feel more secure.” Dona Dona tells him, “look Geovani I will explain that situation. For me to tell you this, for him not to know the truth. Its just that he’s getting married, Well he’s getting married, to a very lovely beloved member of high society of Corozal. Well if it were to come out that Francisco is his true father. Well the bride’s family, might be sorry that they associted with us. They might pull themselves back.” Geovani tells her, “if love exists between the two of them. It won’t worry them.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes love does exist. Listen Geovani lets not complicate the situation. Well the wedding had to be called off once. Well you see the bride’s father passed away. I don’t intend on keeping this from him. No the things is, well maybe he can find out later on.” Geovani tells her, “I have come all the way from italy to give him this card. To fufill the last wishes of my friend.”

Dona Dona tells him, “it speaks volumes of your word friendship. Geovani you remember the green crops we used too have. When you came by the first time around to film that movie.” Govani tells her, “oh yes it was shown in the film.” Dona Dona tells him, “well at least in that film its the only thing that now exists. There was a plauge, and we lost all of our crops.” Geovani asks, “what are you saying senora?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes till now nobody knows what type of bug attacked. Nor nobody knows the real situation.” Geovani tells her, “I’m sorry to hear this.” Dona Dona tells him, “we have once again tried to regrow the crops. Hope that the land once again is like before. Oh you can just image, how difficult these past months have been. Well on Ruben Calixto, he went himself to try to fix this crisis. He even had to talk to the banks and such. He had to take charge of our ruin, see his emotional state is quite delicate.” Geovani tells her, “oh yes now I understand. Now if you give me that letter, I swear too you Geovani. I’ll give it too Ruben Calixto, in a more relaxed moment. Right where he is more emotional stable right?” Geovani tells her, “I don’t want to be the result of the boy having a breakdown. But I remember, the words that Francisco told me as he lay dying. Please Geovani, give this to my son. This letter has my words, I confide that you will give it too him. So he can know once and for all. Who was his father, hey don’t forget the dead senora.” Dona Dona tells him, “well of course not Geovani.” Relief fills her when he finally gives her the letter. “Thank you for having such consideration, in regards to Ruben Calixto and my family. I swear too you, your going the right thing.” Genovani asks, “when will you give him the letter?” Dona Dona tells him, “like I said when the appropriate time arrives.” Geovani tells her, “oh I would like it that the boy knew the truth. I would like to be there, well to talk too him. I want to tell him, what a marvelous man his father was.” Dona Dona tells him, “well I just don’t think the right moment. Well it won’t be soon, or it will be after you probably have gone.” Geovani tells her, “well I will be here for a couple of months.” Dona Dona asks, “months?” Geovani tells her, “well you know how long the process is in regards to making a film. Remember senora the first time.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh yes I wish I could forget that fateful first time.” Then she holds the letter close too her.

IN SINCELEJO

Juana Calidad is closely watching the ticket counter. Calixto tells the crew backstage. “Now then first its the folk festival foroto, then its the brothers alredo. Then its the big fight.” Juana Manny tells them, “I don’t understand why Happy isn’t here preparing me.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I saw him leave but he seemed like in a hurry Juana Manny. I didn’t have a chance to ask what was wrong. Just relax nothing is going wrong.” Juana Matilde tells her, “you know I have a bad feeling. I think something bad happened.” Juana Valentina gives her a dirty look.” Calixto tells her, “listen if something bad did happened. We would have known by now.” Juana Manny tells them, “but he should be right here.” Juana Bautista tells her, “ok maybe its best you get changed now Juana Manny.” Juana Valentina tells her, “the spectacular hasn’t even started yet Juana Manny. Plus the group might take up too a half an hour. We still have a lot of time, so just relax.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen I’ll give you a rub down before Happy shows up ok. Father your going to have to leave for a minute.” Calixto tells them, “I’m going to look for Ruben. My love I’ll come back before the fight begins. To give you my blessing good luck.” Todoelmundo shows up, “Don Calixto Calixto we have to suspend this fight.” Calixto asks, “but why explain?” Todoelmundo tells them, “Happy went and talked to the promoter. The fight can’t go on.” Everyone utters, “say what?” Juana Valentina goes out and yells, “Happy Happy where are you? He found out who Juana Manny was fighting with.” Everyone then freaks out, Juana Matilde tells everyone. “Calm down calm down.”

Ruben now is with the guys, Poncho asks. “They must cry out of the tenderness? What the other cries won’t work?” Orlando tells them, “listen guys we haven’t been able to do nothing. I just knew something like this would happen. I should have known.” Octavio tells them, “listen how were we suppose too know they had to cry out of tenderness. Hey that senora Chocuana might be an interesting person but. Do forgive me, I would have appreciated it more. If she would have just told us what the real situation was.” Everyone utters, “yes thats true.” Octavio tells them, “I hit Juana Manny for no good reason she’s never going to forgive me.” Mauricio tells them, “well neither will Juana Calidad she suffered a sadness. That in the end, didn’t value for nothing.” Ruben tells them, “listen forget about what happened. We all have to figure out a way. How we can get the Juanas to cry out of tenderness. So they can once again love all of you again. Isn’t that what’s most important.” Miguel tells him, “the one that saved herself was Juana Valentina. For she’s not in love with anybody nor seeing anybody. Well the rest of the Juanas, how are we going too do this?” Mauricio tells him, “well at least your lucky. You don’t have to stretch your head to deal with this Ruben.” Ruben tells them, “listen I know how important this is and how you all feeling.” Gualberto tells them, “come on guys Maria Delia is also has the indifference curse.”

Poncho tells him, “but Todoelmundo told us you were cancelling their wedding.” Ruben tells them, “listen here tell everyone in you homes. The wedding has been cancelled. Well later on, your going to get a formal card. You can all help me out, with spreading the word that is all.” Mauricio tells him, “its a darn shame my father says. That your wedding would have been a great one. For it would have united two of the most important families of Corozal.” Ruben tells him, “Maria Delia doesn’t love me. She is suffering the indifference curse just like my sisters. The cure is for her to cry, but because of her illness with her crystallized tears if she cries she dies.” Octavio tells him, “man I forgot about that oh man Rubencho that’s terrible. I really feel for you.” Ruben tells them, “in any case I don’t want my sisters to live without love. They probably feel quite empty. Listen all of you are my friends.” Miguel tells him, “then Ruben this isn’t going to be easy.” Orlando tells him, “you can make someone cry because they are sad. Or out of pain, or for that matter being desperate. Saddness is a emotional response. Well to get someone to cry out of tenderness. That’s going ot be quite complicated.” Mauricio tells them, “there has to be an injection for that blasted indifference curse. Hey get the illness get the cure and that’s that.” Gualberto tells him, “maybe if it was a holy bath.” Octavio tells him, “yes that’s right.” Todoelmundo arrives, “Ruben go straight to the promoter’s office. Your father is with Happy, and we have to cancel this fight.” Everyone yells out, “what?” Todoelmundo tells them, “Robusta Coronada is a middle weight jr, Juana Manny doesn’t even reach light yet.”

Manuel Efe is back in costume, he’s with Robusta. “The fight can’t be cancelled. There’s a clause in that contract. Plus here is the money before hand. The only way this can be cancelled, if your oponent doesn’t go in the ring. If that doesn’t happen, your job is to go into that ring. Break her soul, mon chere you have six rounds. Ok six daaa.” Robusta nods, and continues practicing. Manuel Efe goes to the bathroom and changes.

At the ticket counter, the guy is annoyed that Juana Calidad is there. “Do you think I’m robbing people?” Juana Calidad tells him, “no hey there that’s apart now.” Juana Valentina is talking with Juana Manny. “Didn’t you hear what Todoelmundo said. Robusta Coronada weights over 80 pounds girl.” Juana Matilde tells her, “Juana Manny if you go into that ring she’s going to kill you girl.” Juana Manny tells them, “if I don’t go in the ring were going to lose all that money.” Juana Bautista tells her, “we are going to use that for your funeral girl.” Juana Manny angrily tells them, “well what about all those bets. If I don’t step into that ring. I lose twice, one is double u the next is the money.” Juana Matilde tells her, “listen if there’s no fight the money gets returned. I don’t know but I’m just saying.” Juana Manny tells them, “listen getting a double u is like not fighting at all. Its like getting knocked out, I have too fight.” Juana Valentina tells them, “oh dear lord the corozal town has practically bet 3000 on Juana Manny too win.”

Calixto yells at Mr. Pu Pu. “Hey this was a trap a big lie.” Yolanda is in another office, hearing them fight. Mr. Pu Pu yells out. “This doesn’t constitue nothing, from the boxing federation. This here today is a musical event with a fight afterwards, but its a spectacular event seeing two women fight. I have full permits to realize that this fight goes on.” Ruben tells him, “when we signed this deal we didn’t know who Juana Manny was fighting with.” Mr. Pu Pu tells them, “and who told you not to go see her?” Calixto yells out, “this isn’t a contract fight this is a crime. This fight has to be cancelled.” Mr. Pu Pu tells them, “no this fight doesn’t get suspended if Juana Manny Salguero doesn’t fight. I will bring up the clause in the contract. The public will be furious, I will sue you for damages and this is over.” Ruben tells him, “Juana Manny won’t fight.” Mr. Pu Pu tells him, “well then she’s going to have to deal with the public and beters. Hey you have one hour to see how this turns out.” Mr. Pu Pu pushes Ruben against the table, and goes inside where Yolanda is.” Yolanda tells him, “man that was greatly handled Pupu.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “in any case I’m going to have problems.” Yolanda tells him, “listen if there’s a problem my life. Yolanda Del Cabrales will repay you.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “I’m going to have serious problems if that girl doesn’t show up.” Yolanda tells him, ” look let me tell you something. The public wants a diversion right. Well if the salguero wants to get out, well inform the public. That hey she didn’t show up or something. Then tell the public, if they want to try going three ring with the Coronado girl. You’ll see if 1000 doesn’t intice people. You’ll see, I’m just telling you. People will then forget about the Salguero. Then you get your circus.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “then Roberto Carlos goes to you to complain about the money.” Yolanda tells him, “hey on Monday wait to you see that cheque your going to get.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “you know something I just don’t know what’s behind all of this. I wish too never be against you. For I know I’m going to end up loosing.” Yolanda tells him, “you know something someone should have said that to the salguero’s.”

Backstage the guys are talking, Juana Valentina is trying to calm everyone down.” Happy tells her, “listen my job was too train you but I thought Ruben was your manager.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen Ruben and I didn’t know absolutely nothing about boxing. Well what occured is we just got all excited with Juana Manny’s fight. We just didn’t think of nothing else.” Happy tells her, “Juana Manny I can’t let you fight with that girl.” Juana Manny tells him, “I just have too do this Happy.” Todoelmundo tells her, “I saw Robusta if you fight here it would be like fighting with a tractor.” Juana Manny yells out, “if I don’t fight I have to pay a penalty clause.” Happy tells her, “listen we go to court and we can win this Juana Manny.” Todoelmundo tells them, “everyone enough Happy we don’t know when that will be Happy. Especially in this country, if Juana Manny doesn’t go in that ring. They will declare her a loser, the gamblers are liable to enter here to get their money.” Juana Manny tells him, “listen Happy all I have to do. Is make sure Robusta, doesn’t knock me out. Listen all I have to do, is last six rounds with her. That’s all I have too do.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Manny you can’t risk your life doing this. All the bets would have already been lost anyway.”

Juana Manny tells her, “but Juana Valentina one thing compensates the other. Happy please all I have to do is run around, even if the public doesn’t like. All I have to do is stay the five rounds.” Todoelmundo tells them, “if she doesn’t go into that ring she’s going to be dust. But if she does, everyone will find out. That the promoter is a theif. They will go against him, not Juana Manny.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well what if she beats up her face?” Happy tells him, “listen Todoelmundo this goes against all the rules.”Juana Valentina tells her, “yes that is exactly what the promoter is grabbing on too. He said that this isn’t a real boxing match. This is like a exhibition festival.” Todoelmundo tells them, “yes just like the sign says a musical event with a sporting event after.” Juana Manny asks, “come on Happy let me in that ring.” Happy tells her, “listen if Robusta hits you head. Your going to get knocked out, and might not wake up.” Juana Manny tells him, “ok I know that I promise you one thing. From the start of the first bell, I promise I will just run around. Plus who can’t say I can give a great hit.” Everyone continues to complain. Happy yells out, “hey wait one minute I am not going to be responsible for this outcome Juana Manny.” Outside an announcer is stating who’s performing. “Welcome everyone the folk festival will begin.” Juana Manny makes the final decision, “Happy wrap my hands.” In the end Happy helps her out.” Manuel Efe then arrives, “Manuel Efe has arrived. Oh how is our champion? Daaa hey why the long faces? All of you look like your going to a funeral.”

IN COROZAL

Dona Dona reads the letter and hides it in her special drawer. Maria Delia enters and asks, “man what does this silence signify?” Ophelia knocks, “excuse me seno Maria Delia is here to see you.” Dona Dona tells her, “well then just send her in to my bedroom.” Maria Delia tells her, “I got a message saying you wanted to see me.” Dona Dona tells her, “yes my daughter what is this story. I just heard that you and Ruben Calixto. Have cancelled the wedding.” Maria Delia tells her, “yes he asked me and I considered it and we both decided it was best we just cancel the wedding.” Dona Dona tells her, “well that’s why I called you with such urgency. Well I am very concerned about this.” Maria Delia tells her, “well Dona Ruben has every reason. One can’t marry if there’s no love.” Dona Dona tells her, “so the idea was from Ruben Calixto.” Maria Delia tells her, “well it was me that stopped loving him Dona.” Dona Dona tells her, “I already explained this and told you. That you are suffering from the indifference curse. Plus I told you as well, there is a cure too this.” Maria Delia tells her, “no no no I’m just not interested in taking this risk.” Dona Dona tells her, “but Maria Delia this simple can’t be. What will people say, what will our aquaintances say. What will your mother say?” Maria Delia tells her, “my mother was quite understanding and has accepted that we aren’t going to get married.” Dona Dona asks, “what does she not care about this?” Maria Delia tells her, “well no yes Dona she cares about this but. She said there’s really nothing for her to do regarding this. If my father was alive, maybe he would have thought of something.”

Dona Dona asks, “you talked about your father and don’t feel like crying.” Maria Delia tells her, “I feel the same feeling as before Dona. I am now controlling my tears.” Dona Dona ask, “and what about the american boy?” Maria Delia tells her, “he sent me a very lovely post card.” Dona Dona asks, “and did he mention anything about a cure regarding your crystallization of your tears?” Maria Delia tells her, “no he didn’t talk about that. He mentioned that the book he is writting. Will be a world best seller.” Dona Dona angrily tells her, “I could give a rats ass about that book. I mean are you still crying crystal tears?” Maria Delia tells her, “well like I said I haven’t cried in a while. But I still continue the sun treatment that the doctor prescribed me.” Dona Dona ask, “Maria Delia please do me one favour. Reconsider this decision, don’t cancel the wedding at this moment. Leave things the way they are. Really do try, to fall back in love with my son.” Maria Delia tells her, “the truth Dona. Ruben is now away from my heart. I don’t think he will return. Is that everything?” Dona Dona tells her, “well the way things are yes.” Maria Delia tells her, “well then goodbye. Look even though I’m not going to marry Ruben. I promise to continue visiting you. Every now and then, plus I really do appreciate you Dona Dona and Don Calixto very much. I will continue visiting you.” Dona Dona utters, “yes of course thank you. Sarcastically she tells her. Yes that so concerned me dear bye. Once she’s gone she utters. Fine I’m going to make you cry. I don’t care if you die, you have to cry. Oh what will make Maria Delia Espina cry out of tenderness.”

IN SINCELEJO

The band now has gone inside the ring. Manuel Efe takes his seat, and motions everyone to sit down. All the guys are pretty sad, about this and are quite concerned. Manuel Efe is overjoyed, Juana Calidad walks around. “Oh dear do you know, if anybody else will show up.” The guy tells her, “the show is bad and nobody else is going to show up now.” Inside Happy is preparing Juana Manny. Juana Valentina and the girls are pretty worried. Juana Manny simply smiles at all of them. Robusta is busy warming up in her room.

Out in the stands, Ruben tells Calixto. “Oh dad I feel like such an stupid idiot.” Calixto tells him, “listen you trusted that promoter thinking he was an honest guy. Just like I did, when I sold compero.” Ruben tells him, “I should have consulted with Happy instead of just signing that contract. Oh I didn’t know what I was doing.” Calixto tells him, “listen being honest basically makes one close your eyes.” Manuel Efe asks, “anybody want a cold beer? I’m going to invite. Hey don’t all of you answer me all at once.” Octavio sadly tells them, “only one song left and then its my Juana Manny.”

IN COROZAL

Margarita Cruz continues praying. Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “you know seeing you like this makes me happy I wasn’t born a woman. Its like mothers of bullfighters, or boxers. Would you like me to put on the radio. To see if they are going to trasmit the fight.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “no thank you judge. I’m going to continue praying, and wait till Juana Manny calls here. To tell me she’s won.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “of course she’s going too win. Hey you can even sign on it. I was so sure about this, I asked Todoelmundo too bet 500 on Juana Manny for me.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh I just don’t know how many from Corozal bet on Juana Manny. Can you just image what it will happen if Juana Manny looses.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “she won’t lose you can rest assured of that. Juana Manny will returned being carried, by a bunch of corozal people. Who went over there just too watch the fight.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh may god listen too you my he listen too you.”

Tere goes to see Dona and gives her the afternoon tea. “Why are you serving me, its not your obligation. I do have my servant.” Tere tells her, “the thing is the employee is washing some clothes. Oh I don’t mind doing it Dona.” Dona Dona tells him, “it’s not as sweet as before. I perfer the other sugar.” Tere tells her, “well the one we bought is more cheaper. One has too save.” Dona Dona tells her, “yesterday I got the same rice with black noodles. Just like the girls had, why was that.” Tere tells her, “well its a lot easier to just cook one meal. Then making two different dishes.” Dona Dona tells her, “it was one of my conditions. That I told you, before you all came here to live. We weren’t suppose to eat the same meals.” Tere tells her, “oh girl when we live in these hard economic times. We all have too save money.” Dona Dona tells her, “if Mr. Salguero didn’t have to feed and maintain his iligitimate girls. We would have more money.” Tere angrily tells her, “look Dona Mr. Salguero isn’t maintaining any illigitimates. Let me tell you, thanks to the Juanas. All of you have been able to eat.” Dona Dona tells her, “what stupid things are you saying?” Tere tells her, “I’m not going to tell you anything more. Just hope that Juana Manny, wins this fight this afternoon. Or else were all going to be stuck eating those rice black noodles. Until there’s no more.” Tere is ready to leave, Dona Dona yells out. “You get back here right now.” Tere tells her, “I have already put 12 candles for the virgin morena for Juana Manny. So her fight goes well, I suggest that you put an additional 12 more.” She then leaves, while Dona Dona is speachless.”

IN SINCELEJO

The band ends his song, and the girls enter the ring. Robusta is doing sit ups, Juana Manny gets cream on her face. Juana Bautista tells her, “it seems that the time has arrived.” Juana Valentina tells her, “wait wait Juana Manny you have time. To not enter that ring, you do knew that.” Juana Manny tells her, “yes it has been decided.”

EPISODE 75

Juana Manny comes out, and everyone cheers. “From Corozal the empress Juana Manny Salguero. From cartagena Robusta Coronada the queen of the palenques.” Once Robusta takes off her robe, everyone is in awe of her muscles. The guys mouths are open, Manuel Efe is the only one cheering. Calixto yells out, “why are you clapping for her?” Manuel Efe tells him, “uncle one has to be impartial with the contestants.” Octavio angrily goes over too him, “what impartiality that woman is going to kill Juana Manny.” Ruben yells out, “father we have to stop this any way we can.” Calixto yells out, “we can’t do absolutely nothing man.” Manuel Efe continues clapping. Gloves are put on, the announcer utters. “To watch over this fight Alfredo Rueta.” Happy goes too him, “you have to cancel this fight. This fight has been rigged, just look at the size difference.” Alfredo asks, “is your oponent going to quit.” Happy tells him, “no she doesn’t want too.” Alfredo tells her, “hey I have nothing to do with that. Now then the rules are simply, no hitting in the head nor on the back.”

Juana Matilde tells them, “Juana Valentina compared to Juana Manny that girl is a truck.” Juana Bautista tells her, “we should have never allowed her too fight.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Manny has assured us she can stay there for at least three rounds.” Juana Matilde tells her, “I surely hope so or else were going to be without Juana Manny.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh do shut up already.” Juana Bautista tells her, “Juana Manny we can still cancel this.” Juana Manny tells them, “were going to get lench. No I’m going too fight.” Happy tells her, “no fighting but you run all over this ring if you have too.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh your so very stubborn girl.” Octavio tells her, “oh no I don’t want too see this.” Todoelmundo tells them, “I won’t be able to stand it I can’t either. He covers his face with his hat.” Mauricio tells him, “that promoter is a miserable man Ruben.” Miguel tells him, “no that guy is a blasted unfotunate bastard. He’s an assassin.” Ruben tells them, “if anything grave happens to Juana Manny. I swear it I’m going to kill him.” Manuel Efe tells them, “I am not confident that Juana Manny is going to win this. I think we have lost the money that we bet.” Calixto tells him, “I don’t want too lose faith but this situation is pretty screwed.” Poncho tells Gualberto, “hey Gualberto we lost the money that we bet.” Gualberto tells him, “oh Poncho man its a total loss.” Juana Valentina tells Juana Manny, “girl don’t you dare stop running ok.” Juana Manny tells her, “well if I have the opportunity well then I’m going to try to hit her.” The mouthpiece is on, then the fight commense. Punches are done back and forth, then Robusta grabs Juana Manny. She begins punching her stomach. Then Juana Manny is punched twice in the face. But Juana Manny continues. Octavio screams, “over here Juana Manny.”

Robusta is using Juana Manny like a punching bag. Poncho tells them, “more hits like that she’s going too kill her.” Juana Manny tries, but Robusta continues the assult. The girls are screaming, “Juana Manny.” Juana Manny now is bleeding, and she’s knocked out that she lands on the ground. But stubbornly she gets up. Todoelmundo yells out, “I can’t take anymore I’m leaving.” Ruben yells out, “call it off now call it off.” Calixto yells out, “enough enough.” Ruben is grabbed and put back in his chair. Calixto yells out, “I want too stop this as well but we can’t.” Manuel Efe yells out, “we have to prepare that there’s going to be a lot of blood spilled.” Poncho yells out, “stop yelling out bad news.” Manuel Efe tells him, “I’m not an alarmest I’m just saying it as a realist and objective.” Octavio yells out, “stay like that.” Juana Manny gets up to fight, when the bell rings. The first round is over, Juana Manny sits down. Juana Valentina tells her, “enough already lets end this now.” Juana Manny tells her, “no I need to last a bit longer.” Juana Matilde tells her, “screw the money just look what that girl is doing too your face.” Juana Valentina tells her, “enough it doesn’t matter just open your mouth. Oh man just see how she left you.” Robusta’s trainer tells her, “now punch her stomach and then the fight will be over. Your going to win this fight.” Round two is ready to begin. Robusta comes out fighting, Juana Manny has no chance.

Todoelmundo comes out, and Juana Calidad asks. “So how goes fight Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well so so. How goes the ticket sales?” Juana Calidad tells him, “so so but we manage to make some money. What’s wrong Todoelmundo?” Todoelmundo tells her, “well todoelmundo is just worried when a friend is fighting.” Juana Calidad asks, “but is Juana Manny winning yes or no?” Todoelmundo tells her, “you can say they are matched.”

Back in the ring, Robusta she’s hitting Juana Manny like crazy.

Juana Calidad tells Todoelmundo. “Oh thank the heavens. What I’m going to do exactly when the fight ends. I’ll go and get the money, and percentage that he owes us.” Todoelmundo tells her, “only if Juana Manny wins.” Juana Calidad tells him, “Juana Manny has too win we bet our last 2000 on her.” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes including the 500 that the judge gave me. Plus the 3000 that the people of corozal is betting.” Juana Calidad tells him, “don’t you worry Juana Manny is going too win. Because saint astokio benedita. Sor Juana Ines de la cruz, and saint maria clarice are also on her side protecting her.” Todoelmundo tells her, “maybe saint maria clarice doesn’t like boxing.”

Inside the room, Mr. Pu Pu is counting his money. Yolanda is there smiling. “I thought you were interested in the fight?” Yolanda tells him, “oh I don’t care for boxing. Its not in my age category, the only thing that interest me is the results.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “the end has already been announced. The champion will be Robusta Coronado for a knockout. If she hasn’t won yet.” Yolanda tells him, “look the only thing I want is that salguero. Manages to last her entire punishment.” Mr. Pu Pu tells her, “I’m just hoping that the fight gets stopped before anything unfortunate happens. Now then I’m going to get into a serious problem. A very big one.” Yolanda simply grins.

In the ring Juana Manny is knocked out once more. Octavio yells out, “my firecracker don’t get up stay down there.” The girls yell out the same thing. Juana Manny once again stands up. Octavio yells out, “man this woman is bloody stubborn.” Then end of the second round Juana Manny sits down. Juana Matilde yells out, “your stupid Juana Manny your stupid. Enough stop this, stop her hitting you girl.” Juana Manny tells them, “she hasn’t even touched me yet.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh come on just look at you.” Happy ask, “are you ready to throw in the towel Juana Manny?” Juana Manny tells him, “no I have to last till the fifth round.” Juana Bautista yells out, “enough enough stop this don’t go back out there.” Juana Valentina tells her, “enough with the punishment dear lord.” Juana Manny tells them, “I’m ready to go back out there.” Juana Valentina tells her, “she’s going to kill you Juana Manny.” Happy tells her, “Juana Manny you must continue to run for it. Don’t just stand there, your going to get hit.” Juana Matilde tells her, “your bleeding Juana Manny don’t continue.” Over on the other side, Robusta’s trainer tells her. “Don’t let her touch you. How do you feel?” Robusta tells him, “I’m fine.” The start of the third round begins. Manuel Efe continues smiling away, Octavio in tears tells them. “That woman is going to kill her.” Juana Calidad arrives in the area, she’s shocked at what she’s seeing. Robusta is hitting and hitting Juana Manny in one corner. She screams, “saint astokio bendita that woman is hitting my sister. She grabs a bucket and hits Rubusta over the head. Oh god does not accept this kind of violence.” Octavio tries to get Juana Manny out of the ring. While the guys try to hold off Robusta. Juana Calidad is now on top of Rubusta. The crowd goes wild, chaos erupts in the ring. Juana Valentina tries to grab Juana Calidad. Robusta’s team, is being beaten up by the gang. Even Happy is stuck fighting. Juana Matilda is even bitting people. A few minutes pass, and Juana Manny and the girls are now in one corner. While Robusta’s team well they are cornered on the other end of the ring. Manuel Efe yells out, “these things don’t occur in civilize places in europe.”

IN COROZAL

Margarita Cruz goes to see Dona Dona. She tells Tere, “I’m so very worried Juana Manny was suppose to call me when the fight ended. Have they called here?” Tere tells her, “no nobody has called me neither. For the fight has to be over by now. Since it started at four in the afternoon. Now don’t get upset, just calm down Margarita.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “how can I keep calm Terezalsura.” Tere tells her, “just think that Juana Manny stopped fighting. She took a shower and changed. She has picked up all her belongings. She is now gathering her winnings, and celebrating her triumph. She probably couldn’t find a phone. That is why they haven’t called us.” Margarita Cruz asks, “do you really think so?” Tere tells her, “well bad news are the one’s that are quickly known.”

Calixto has returned, but goes straight to see Judge Geremias Guerra. “Go to sincelejo for what?” Calixto tells him, “to get them all out of jail. My daughters, Happy and the entire combo.” Judge Germias Guerra ask, “how did they end up in jail?” Calixto tells him, “I’ll tell you everything on the way there. Plus its faster, than going in this mans car.” Todoelmundo tells him, “its a motor-bike Don Calixto.” Judge Germias Guerra tells them, “now before you tell me anything. Did Juana Manny win or no?” Calixto tells him, “well lets say yes and no.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well you can say it was half and half.” Judge Germias Guerra tells them, “what?” Calixto tells him, “enough lets go.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “now todoelmundo Margarita Cruz went to talk to Dona Dona. So go over there, and tell her what occured. Hey also lock up the house before you leave.” Todoelmundo utters, “me head back to the salguero’s no way. What am I going to tell Margarita? That they left her daugher as a beat up rag doll. No way medium.” He takes an apple then leaves the house.

Mr. Pu Pu is frantic, “they are going to send me to jail.” Manuel Efe in costume tells him, “no they won’t. Listen you can’t annul the fight Robusta Coronada was winning.” Mr. Pu Pu tells him, “I’m repeating I can’t do nothing.” Yolanda tells him, “what happens now?” Mr. Pu Pu tells them, “I don’t know I’ve been asked to go to the police station. Who knows what might happen, it could mean. Giving back all that money, or pay a penalty.” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen get yourself a lawyer but Robusta Coronada won that fight daaa.” Mr. Pu Pu tells him, “all the money was going to the favorite Juana Manny Salguero. The one’s that will punish us will be. The mayor, the police, and me. The one that won all that money is Robusta Coronado. I’m going to the mayors office I’m going right now.” Once gone the two look at one another. Yolanda tells him, “man wednesday another failure. Oh I don’t know what’s going on with you Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey don’t tell me nothing. The idea of all of this was you daaa.” She simply hits him in the stomach.

The gang return to the salguero house, everyone is beaten up. Margarita Cruz yells out, “oh dear god in heaven. What is the meaning of this?” Tere asks, “did you lose the fight?” Margarita Cruz utters, “oh dear lose?” Juana Valentina tells her, “it was neither a win or a loss Tere. It was declaired annuled.” Ruben tells them, “the same goes for all those bets.” Juana Calidad tells them, “the good news nobody lost none of their money. Not even the 2000 that we put in.” Juana Matilde tells her, “its all thanks too you Juana Calidad.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “oh my dear just look how your left daughter.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh this will get fixed by that rice solution. Let me tell you all, Robusta Coronado might have done this too me. But she also has a hit from me.” Juana Matilde tells her, “well I hit her too.” Ruben tells her, “well I did as well.” Juana Valentina tells them, “its so strange we don’t know how it happened. Juana Calidad freaked and went into the ring. Then she began fighting Robusta. Then she started pulling her hair. Everyone starts talking at once.” Margarita Cruz simply starts smiling. Ruben tells them, “even the guys started fighting.” Juana Calidad tells them, “you should have seen it even Mauricio Fuentelafria got into a fight.” Juana Manny yells out, “enough I can’t laugh my stomach hurts.”

The next morning Dona Dona is having her breakfast. “Do you think I live in another planet Mr. Salguero? In the paper they mentioned, that huge chaos that erupted in that fight.” Calixto tells her, “it wasn’t the girls fault. That promoter was the one that planned the event.” Dona Dona tells him, “another scandal that the family Salguero has been put in. Apparently its not on the floor, but beneath the floor now. Oh yes it just falls off your back. Plus your son is going crazy.” Ruben asks, “and why are you against me now?” Dona Dona tells him, “you’ve been doing stupid things lately Ruben Calixto. Did you know, he cancelled his wedding. I would call that a stupid move.” Calixto asks, “wait a minute your telling me you cancelled your wedding?” Ruben tells him, “father it wasn’t my fault Maria Delia doesn’t love me?” Dona Dona tells him, “yes and you know full well she’s suffering the indifference curse. But when she recuperates, she’s going to be the same as before.” Ruben tells her, “yes mother but she has no cure. You know very well the cure is tears of tenderness, if she cries. She’s going to die.” Dona Dona asks, “tenderness tears? How did you find out?” Calixto tells her, “well Dona Chocuana in sahagun told us and clarified everything.” Ruben ask, “you didn’t remember that the cure was to cry of tenderness?” Dona Dona tells him, “well my memories has holes now then Ruben. We’re talking about your wedding.” Ruben tells them, “I’m not getting married. I can’t marry a woman, that doesn’t love me.” Dona Dona ask, “what if Maria Delia recuperates her love for you?” Ruben tells her, “Maria Delia can’t cry. So this issue is now dead for me.” Dona Dona tells him, “I want to see you marry before I die. I have decided to die in december.”

Calixto ask, “what what did you say?” Ruben tells her, “why are you talking about death. Your going to be around forever.” Dona Dona tells him, “Mr. Salguero you tell him about my mother.” Ruben ask, “what happened to my grandmother?” Calixto tells him, “I have to admit that my mother in law. Well she announced she was going to die seven months in advance. In july she said, I plan on dying in February.” Ruben asks, “and she died?” Calixto tells him, “she died.” Dona Dona repeats, “I plan on dying in december. Now you know, you and I have to talk. So don’t you escape.” Then she leaves, Calixto tells him. “I don’t like that she said that.” Ruben tells him, “I don’t like her saying she’s going to die in december.” Calixto tells him, “well that’s a pressure. She just wants you married to Maria Delia. Plus let me tell you something, it saddens me that your not getting married.” Ruben tells him, “father marrying when one isn’t in love. Well I am doing it for her. Calixto tells him, “but she’s sick.” Ruben tells him, “but she has no cure. I’ve mentioned the cure to the boys old man.” Calixto tells him, “oh those boys are going to have a tough time. Making those girls cry out of tenderness.” Ruben tells him, “well we have to do something.” Calixto tells him, “yes among everyone we will think of something.”

Juana Valentina and the girls show up. “Hello good morning Don Calixto, may we have breakfast now?” Calixto tells her, “well of course my loves come in. How is Juana Manny? Where’s Juana Calidad?” Juana Bautista tells her, “well we didn’t want Juana Manny to get up. So she’s still in bed. Juana Calidad is putting creams to cure her.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh father oh you should just see how Juana Manny’s face is today. I don’t know how she did it, being able to take all those hits.” Juana Valentina tells him, “that blasted promoter if he would have allowed her to fight someone her own weight. Things would have been more distictive but no.” Ruben tells them, “you know its as if the promoter wanted to purposely want to hurt Juana Manny. Or what?” Calixto tells him, “listen that man was just doing his business. He wanted that spectacular show, for the money that’s why he picked the two boxers that he found.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Don Calixto it cost him a lot of money. Not only did he have to pay a fine. He also had to pay those beters all their money back. I image that the musician’s, asked for their money upfront before the presentation.” Juana Bautista tells her, “as the saying goes what you do you end up paying it back.” Ruben tells them, “well too me it still sounds strange.”

Yolanda and Manuel Efe are at the pink house. Yolanda angrily tells him, “its like they have a guardian angel protecting all of them. I was suppose to ruin their road. Every single Juanas but no I’m the one that looses.” Manuel Efe tells her, “no I…” Yolanda tells him, “hey you didn’t do nothing either.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey I’m the one that went all the way to cartegena.” Yolanda tells him, “that’s nothing for I did more. I put a lot of money into this. Well you know what, its best you go your way I go mine. Hey being with you is nothing but bad luck. Its like always being hit in the butt.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey everything was going quite well until you showed up.” Yolanda tells him, “oh really that’s a lie lie lie. All you have done, is put money and accept a lot of humilations or no?” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey and all your humilations. You’ve tried to trap my cousin, to even look at you. Well he doesn’t even look at you.” Yolanda tells him, “hey you know something what have you done to win over Juana Valentina.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well she kissed me.” Yolanda asks, “wait Juana Valentina kissed you?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes just like your hearing me. She kissed me, daaa all I have too do is not get her to cry out of tenderness. I am sure she’s going to decide to be with me.” Yolanda asks, “she has to cry out of tenderness? Hey man what are you talking about?”

The group are having their breakfast. Juana Valentina ask, “so we have to cry out of tenderness?” Ruben tells them, “yes the cure to the indifference curse is crying. Just like we knew, but it must be done out of tenderness.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey wait one minute Ruben come over here. Your saying if I want to love again Miguel, I have to cry not out of sadness but out of tenderness.” Ruben tells her, “yes exactly.” Juana Bautista tells her, “man what god puts for us on earth are quite difficult.” Ruben tells him, “yes you are correct Juana Bautista. Sometimes its very difficult.”

Calixto is with Dona Dona and asks. “Who told you that?” Dona Dona tells him, “it doesn’t matter who told you. What is important is, I need to know if its true or not? In this house, we have been eating because of the iligitimates?” Calixto tells her, “well wait one minute what or who told you such lies.” Dona Dona tells him, “so much doubt and I’m thinking that this is true.” Calixto tells her, “the one that told me is the woman. The one that’s lives with the girls, Terezalsura.” Calixto asks, “Tere why would she come too you and tell you?” Dona Dona tells him, “that is what I’m asking Mr. Salguero. Don’t pretend your falling out of a papaya tree?” Calixto tells her, “so your saying thanks to my daughters. We have managed to survive in this house.” Dona Dona tells him, “Mr. Salguero you continue averting the question. Your going to get the full Cuadradro. Is it true yes or no?” Calixto tells her, “no its not hey that have had to survive just like the rest of us. They have had to work and try to save every single penny. Just like us, they have gone without just like us. They have also suffered like us. Hey now were going ahead, just like us.” Dona Dona tells him, “I wonder how are they getting ahead. That is the question I’m asking.” Calixto tells her, “listen Dona Ruben managed to get extra time to pay off our debts with the banks. The bank also gave us money, to get seeds and other products so we can start growing once more. Hey were getting out of this pot.” Dona Dona ask, “and the food what?” Calixto tells her, “lunch is later because we just had breakfast.” Dona Dona angrily yells out, “now my cuadradro is out.” Calixto tells her, “hey wait one minute. Dona don’t get angry, or else your blood pressure is going to rise.” Dona Dona tells him, “I’ve never suffered from my blood pressure.” Calixto tells her, “yes but you could suffer? Calm down, lets take things calmly. Were getting out of this, and it would help us out. If you sold you gold montesno rosario with the fine cross on it. So we can pawn it, but since you can’t get yourself to pawn it. Because this was your inheritance from your grandmother. You know something, I won’t insist anymore. Relax I’m not going to do this anymore.” Dona Dona tells him, “Mr. Salguero but he takes off. She utters, if this story turns out too be true regarding the Juanas. Well then yes I am going into this bed, and dying in December.”

Upstairs Juana Manny tells them, “if that blasted promoter would have put someone my size. Things would have turned out quite differently. Oh it hurts.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well one shouldn’t cry over spilt milk Juana Manny.” Juana Manny tells her, “but he ruined my career. My first boxing fight, my future career. My economic livelyhood.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen destiny knows why it write things. Maybe he decided to take it away, so the next time you wouldn’t have to fight another Robusta Coronado.” Juana Manny utters, “hope it confuses her.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh girl don’t worry about it. Stop being silly your not a baby. Girls lets put this situation quite clear. We only have the 2000 that we managed to save. With bet from the fight nothing more.” Juana Calidad tells her, “well it would have been 5432 if things would have gone well.” Juana Manny tells them, “see that I insist that promoter is just a miserable man.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey what happened happened Juana Manny. We have to now work on the present that’s all that’s important. The question is, how are we going to last these few months. Until the harvest is ready? I am wondering that?”

Juana Bautista tells her, “I’m going back to doing my card readings. Even though father’s hairs stand on end.” Juana Calidad tells her, “I’ll see if I can get a job at the hospital. They don’t pay well, but its something.” Juana Manny tells them, “well I plan on getting a job at a salon. Instead of having one of mine.” Juana Valentina tells them, “Juana Matilde went to the hotel to see if she can get a job there. So she can at least work weekeneds, since those day there’s a lot of tourists. We just have to see what they say.” Juana Bautista asks, “you let her go all by herself. Just hope she knows how to get too that hotel?” Juana Valentina tells them, “well can you image. Then I’m going to get back into the pawn business. Which I know so very well.” Juana Calidad tells her, “no for that we will need a location.” Juana Valentina tells her, “no I was thinking things quite clearly. I could go door to door selling things. Just those that sell encyclopedias. Juana Matilde shows up, so how did it go?” Juana Matilde asks, “go with what?” Juana Valentina tells her, “you know you being contracted to work at the hotel. Well too sing on the weekends.” They utter, “so what did he say?” Juana Matilde tells them, “nothing he said he’s going to think about it. I have one more thing to mention, there was something quite strange that occured when I went to that hotel. I met a european guy, I believe.” Juana Manny utters, “just great another Manuel Efe?” Juana Matilde tells them, “no a real european guy.” Get this he’s hiring local people, to be extras in his new film.” Juana Valentina ask, “wait he’s making a movie right here in corozal?” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes that is what he told me. Yes sir he’s a guy from italy, that is what he told me.”

Geovani is at the dolorosa. Poncho is serving his customers, the guys are thinking of a plan. Miguel tells them, “now women are full of tenderness. How about babies, dogs, rabbits. You know tender babies.” Orlando tells him, “hey listen Miguel I don’t think that the simple fact. Of them looking at a baby will get them to cry. Even if we managed to unite all of them.” Octavio tells them, “tenderness cries no man were going to have to think of something else.” Mauricio tells him, “yeah especially Juana Manny the only tender thing she did in her life. Was hit you in the face, making you lose conscience. Oh man that girl is tough.” Octavio tells him, “hey there don’t you dare make fun of my Juana Manny Fuentelafria. Or else I’m going over there, and telling Juana Calidad. That you have yet to go to confession. In regards to that lie that you told her.” Mauricio tells them, “well my problem is already fixed boys. I’m going to find a great moving poem. I’ll read it to Juana Calidad, I know that poetry touches her heart she will be able to cry.” Orlando tells them, “you can make them cry out of sadness or happines. Or the feeling, of the words from that poem. That way your going to have to choice that poem very carefully. Those tears have to come from tenderness.”

Gualberto tells him, “listen don’t tell her something that you wrote. She’s going to cry but out of out shame.” Octavio tells him, “yeah right you write badly.” Orlando tells them, “well at least Mauricio thought about something. I don’t know how I’m going to get Juana Bautista too cry at. But I’m not going to give up or head to bogota. I know I’m not going to find, another woman like Juana Bautista anywhere. I’m not going to lose her for the world.” Miguel tells them, “its going to be tough trying to get Juana Matilde too cry. Especially out of tenderness, hey I can’t even get her to dress like a normal person.” Octavio tells them, “well I’m not going to stop fighting for my Juana Manny. I have to do something that will confess her. How am I going to convince her, but man did she ever get hit at that fight.” Mauricio asks, “and who hit you?” Octavio tells them, “well it happened so fast I know I hit someone. But don’t know who hit me.” Miguel tells them, “hey you didn’t get the feeling that the fight was rigged. I mean that someone wanted Juana Manny not too win? Well this fight was so very different, just look at the two fighters. I think Robusta was hired, to beat up on Juana Manny. To leave her knocked out and that was that.” Octavio tells them, “but the promoter didn’t even know who Juana Manny Salguero was. On who’s account, wanted to wipe her out?”

Poncho asks Geovani. “Excuse me would you care for another specialty of the house?” Geovani tells him, “a cold one.” Poncho asks, “sorry what?” Geovani tells him, “have it really cold please.” Poncho tells him, “yes this place sells cold ones. So your not around here?” Geovani asks, “what does it show too much?” Poncho tells him, “yes what I’m referring is you have never come by Corozal. For I have never see you before.” Geovani tells him, “its been over 23 years you weren’t even born yet. When I came here to Corozal.” Poncho tells him, “so at least you have visited here?” Geovani tells him, “I’m here to film a movie in this coast.” Poncho tells him, “well yes it has been hard here and how have things been going for you? Hey man talk to me in spanish, so then we can understand each other more.” Geovani tells him, “I said I was here 23 years ago with a group of italians. To Corozal and I filmed a movie. We have returned to do the same thing.” Poncho utters, “to film a movie.” Geovani tells him, “to film and too do a humanitarian thing.” Poncho yells out, “hey guys the italian film industry has come to film a movie here in corozal.” They all utter, “really?”

Over at Judge Germias Guerras house with Calixto. “So they have to cry tenderness tears. Its a very difficult cure to have.” Calixto tells him, “your telling me at least now we know what this now intails comparde.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “hopefully the Chocuana didn’t forget anything else like she did the first time.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “oh yes that is why you seem so worried comparde.” Calixto tells him, “yes I am afraid of my daughters emotional state. Well at least Juana Valentina, isn’t suffering because she’s not in love. But the rest yes, the girls are infected with the indifference curse. Even Ruben Calixto cancelled his wedding to Maria Delia.” Judge Germias Guerra gets up and tells him, “what he cancelled it? Its an act of dimensions.” Calixto tells him, “Maria Delia is also affected with the indifference curse. But she has no cure, if she cries she dies.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “I understand that but Ruben must marry Maria Delia. He simply must.” Calixto tells him, “hey its his decision. I’m his father, and try to support and help him. But I have no choice, I must accept his decision.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “your job for your son is too look out for your sons well being.” Calixto tells him, “well that is what I have been doing. Or haven’t I been doing this comparde?” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “well yes comparde sorry but your a great father but. Ruben will stop a grand mistake if he marries.” Calixto tells him, “hey comparde what are you trying to say?” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “well that if Ruben marries he adverts being single.”

Ruben is at home, and yells out. “This is unbelieveable.” Dona Dona arrives and asks, “oh well what is unbelieveable?” Ruben tells her, “this letter.” Dona Dona nervously asks, “and who sent you this letter?” Ruben tells her, “this letter is from a woman without shame and dignity. Yolanda it seems, enjoys being despised and rejected mother.” Dona Dona reads it, “oooh its an invitation to have a nice intimate dinner at her house.” Ruben tells her, “can you believe that costumed woman.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes and she put half of the perfume bottle on this. So are you going to go yes or no?” Ruben tells her, “of course not.” Dona Dona ask, “I wonder how she found out that you cancelled your wedding.” Ruben tells her, “I don’t know plus since were discussing the topic. Don’t start with me, because I don’t intend on changing the wedding plans.” Dona Dona tells him, “fine then I’ve met a lot of stubborn women. But not as bad as Yolanda Del Cabrales. Tell me when you were working for her, you didn’t give her the least of hopes?”

Ruben tells her, “of course not mother I didn’t even give her the time. It seems its like she’s a woman that doesn’t accept no for an answer. Lets finish the topic of Yolanda Del Cabrales hopefully she will forget about me. Mother you lived through that time, with the indifference curse in sahagun. Were you infected yes or no?” Dona Dona tells him, “no.” Ruben asks, “and how were the sick treated? How did they cry out of tenderness?” Dona Dona tells him, “your thinking about your step-sisters.” Ruben tells her, “well you and I want them married. But for that too happen, they must once again fall in love. How do you make someone cry out of tenderness mother?” Dona Dona tells him, “I cried tenderness tears when you first called me mother. I will once again cry, when you finally and happily marry Maria Delia. Hey Ruben Calixto, remember I am thinking about dying in December.” Juana Valentina and the girls go too him. “Now then could we possible talk in your office later. Well first were heading to the hotel. Were going to talk to a man that’s doing a film here.” Ruben asks, “a film?” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh your living here in Corozal and don’t know. A man from europe arrived, he’s from italy. He works in the movie industry, he’s looking for extras. So were going to ask him if we can work for him.” Dona Dona almost passes out.

EPISODE 76

The girls are at the hotel, with Geovani. “Like I told this girl, now then were going to film a picture here in corozal. We need some people to play in particular roles in the movie.” Juana Valentina asks, “yes we all want too participate plus but were here to see. Well if you need our help?” Geovani tells her, “oh thank you for your offer kind ones.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well my name is Juana Valentina. These are my sisters, Juana Bautista, Juana Calidad and Juana Matilde. The one missing is Juana Manny.” Geovani tells her, “quite curious that all of you named Juana. My name is Geovani Loteto.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well Mr. Loteto we are willing too do anything.” Geovani tells them, “yes I will take that into account. I must now wait till the rest of my team arrive to begin the movie. Then I will contact you.” Juana Calidad asks, “and how much are you going to pay?” Geovani tells her, “well…” Manuel Efe arrives, “hello everyone how is everyone?” Juana Bautista utters, “were fine.” Manuel Efe tells them, “well I saw you talking with Geovani and wondered if you needed a translator.” Juana Matilde asks, “translator too what?” Manuel Efe tells them, “I’m going to be the translator.” Geovani tells them, “he’s going to be in the movie.” Manuel Efe tells him, “thank you now these ladies are friends of mine. Now Geovani is going to make a very important movie here. In fact I’m going to star in this movie. I’ll find roles for you all as well.” Juana Bautista tells him, “we will be on the look out when your ready to begin the movie.” Manuel Efe tells them, “I went by the salguero house to see how Juana Manny was doing.” Juana Calidad tells him, “let me tell you Juana Manny is well a bit sore but well.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well considering she had to confront that big Robusta Coronado. Well that giant that they put in front of her, she’s alive out of pure miracle.” Geovani asks, “well my spanish isn’t so good what are you all talking about?”

Juana Valentina tells him, “just what occured in the past. Now then what do you think of Corozal?” Geovani tells them, “well very beautiful. You see I was here 23 years ago, things have changed a bit. It still hasn’t changed his charm.” Juana Valentina ask, “so you were here before?” Geovani tells them, “this is the second film I am going to produce here.” Juana Matilde asks, “so it must be great to travel all over the world.” Manuel Efe tells them, “yes really when one travels their personality does grow. Well I remember when I was in…” Juana Valentina tells him, “now Manuel Efe tell us later we are in a hurry. Now then Mr. Loteto, we will be coming around in the near future.” Manuel Efe tells them, “well just talk to him with confidence.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well Geovani thank you pleasure to meet you.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well then really it was a pleasure meeting you.” Geovani tells them, “yes it was for me as well.” Juana Matilde tells Juana Bautista. “Oh that man is so very charming.” Juana Bautista tells them, “‘I would just love to read his hand.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh come on he didn’t even say how much money we would make. Let alone wanting to have his palm read Juana Bautista.” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes he didn’t say anything because that annoying Manuel Efe showed up. Listen its not him, but there’s something in those eyes I can’t decipher. Yes I’d love to talk about his future. Plus the things in his head, that he’s hidding in the past.”

Ruben is with Evedo, “now then evedo we can only feed you this but soon. Your going to be back eating your favorite meals. Now stop protesting, I’ve spoiled you ever since you were a pup. Hey the diet hasn’t hurt you. Hey your not that fat anymore.”

Margarita Cruz arrives, “hello Ruben.” Ruben tells him, “hello Margarita how are you doing?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “well thankful that nothing worse happened to Juana Manny. Its best she stay in bed, and not go looking for any problems. She’s furious with Robusta Coronado and that promoter. I know how stubborn my daughter is, I’m not surprised that she hasn’t gone back to complain to that promoter. In fact she’s liable to hit him with her fists. Punching his lights out.” Ruben tells her, “well truthfully Margarita it was all my fault. Well I never thought, they would put a big tank in front of her.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “you know something I think it turned out to be the best thing for her. It might stop her to continue thinking. That she can be the future boxing championship son. Well is it certain that you cancelled your wedding with Maria Delia. For that is what the judge told me.” Ruben utters, “yes.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “listen Ruben don’t do something that you might regret later on. Well when the situation is so very complicated. One can’t complicated it any further, well then I have to go now. Say hello to your mother for me.” Ruben utters, “sure bye. When she’s gone he utters, do you evedo know what exactly what that woman was trying to say?”

Dona Dona shows up, “I thought I heard the voice of Margarita Cruz.” Ruben tells her, “yes she came by and left. She told me to tell you hello from her part. She came by to see how Juana Manny was doing.” Dona Dona tells him, “she’s worried and I can fully understand that. Well that is what she gets, when she has a daughter that mixes with things of a man. Oh Ruben Calixto forgive me for saying this but. Your step-sisters are a bit twichy, just see all the messes they have been getting themselves in. Dragging the name of the salguero’s down.” Ruben tells her, “oh mother don’t go against them again.” Dona Dona tells him, “let me tell you that I don’t want you. To disgrace the name of the salgueros. I couldn’t help but hear that they want to show up in a movie.” Ruben asks, “mother have you been spying on us?” Dona Dona tells him “no no son I was heading to my room. When they came by, telling you of their ideas. That is what happenes, when one lives under the same roof.” Ruben tells her, “well what are you trying to tell me in saving the dignity of the family name.” Dona Dona tells him, “I suggest that neither you or them get involved in that movie. Its well known that cinema people bring about bad customs. Plus a lot of perversions, and a lot of corruption.” Ruben ask, “mother what are you trying too tell me.” Don Dona tells him, “only the truth son. Now they make people do things on a bed. Then they manipulate things, and people fall into their trap. In the end of that movie, they end up in terrible situations.” Ruben asks, “and why do you know so much about the movies.” Dona Dona tells him, “plus I’m sure they pay very little.” Ruben tells her, “oh Ruben Calixto son promise me that nobody living in this house. Will be in this movie, or be near those strangers that are making this film.” Ruben tells her, “oh mother I am quite busy soon it will be time. To harvest the crops, to put myself into movies and things such as that. See you later, I won’t kiss you. I don’t want to effect you for maybe I’m the carrier. I don’t want to make my father suffer.” Dona Dona tells him, “if I am affected with that indifference curse. It would do me absolutely nothing. Now then one more thing.” Ruben tells her, “mom I have too go.” Dona Dona tells him, “well then I will be quick and direct. Is it true, that your step-sisters have been maintaining us?” Ruben utters, “well mother I’m in a terrible hurry we will talk later ok bye.” Dona Dona utters, “another one that runs away. I don’t like the smell of this, but first things first. She goes to the phone to make a call. Thank you girl, I’d like to talk to the mayor. On behalf of senora Cuadradro de salguero.”

Juana Valentina is with Ruben at his office. “Now then we fully agreed to help out with the bills right? Well that is all that we want too do, is fulfill our end of the bargin.” Ruben tells her, “yes but you have done everything possible in your reach. I don’t think my father would like, what you all plan on doing.” Juana Bautista tells them, “I know that father won’t like it that I read palms in the streets. Ruben its that or go hungry.” Juana Valentina tells him, “I also know he won’t like me selling door to door either. But I don’t see nothing bad with it.” Juana Matilde tells him, “listen the only thing I know how to do in this life is too sing. Why can’t I continue doing so?” Juana Calidad tells him, “plus my knowledge of medicine. Well helps us out, with making some money.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes that is true.” Ruben tells them, “no the only one that needs to work is me. Well the thing is in Corozal, there’s no jobs. Plus this is the worst time, I can’t leave my old man alone.” Juana Matilde tells him, “but Ruben we have options. In your off hours, you can be an actor in that movie that european guy is making. Now where is this man from again?” Juana Bautista tells her, “he’s from italy girl.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes that’s right from italy.” Ruben tells them, “my mother told me that we shouldn’t participate in that movie. Because in the end, one doesn’t know how the final product will turn out. Plus they don’t pay very well.” Juana Bautista ask, “hey come over here how does she know how much they pay?” Ruben tells her, “well she’s now worrying over you all. I think things are getting better, in fact I believe that’s a great sign or what?” Juana Calidad tells her, “yes but in the end what ever amount is fine with us. For its better than anything.” Juana Matilde tells her, “yes we do need the money.” Juana Valentina tells him, “now then we have told you what are plans are. Now we’re going to the hospital, to see if Juana Calidad has the possibility to work there. Ok bye see you later.” One by one they say goodbye. Juana Calidad as usual tells them, “ave purisima.” Juana Valentina returns, Ruben ask. “Juana Valentina I just wished you saw me with different eyes. Tell me what produces tenderness in you?” Juana Valentina tells him, “no the thing is I want you not to tell Don Calixto. Until the plans are done alright.” Ruben sadly utters, “alright hey Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina asks, “what?” Ruben tells her, “no nothing its useless.” Juana Valentina utters, “alright bye.”

Back at the salguero house, the three guys are there to see the girls. “Hey Ophelia are the three girls home?” Ophelia utters, “I’ll go get them.” Then as she goes to get them, she rolls her eyes. Miguel tells him, “Mauricio batteries when you read that poem carefully. You don’t want to screw this up.” Mauricio tells them, “enough I already know it by memory. I have been practicing and have the right tone. So I can produce Juana Calidad, the tenderness she needs to cry. Hey don’t you remember the theatre production? Well the one that needs to be careful with that story. Is going to be you.” Miguel tells him, “yes I know but did that story fill you guys with tenderness?” Octavio tells them, “well just hope that Juana Matilde is moved instead of us.” Mauricio tells him, “the one that has a lot too lose is you Portoreal. I don’t think, by giving her that small trophy will move her to tears.” Octavio tells them, “hey enough it took me a long time to get this. If this doesn’t say tenderness, then I’m in big trouble. I just can’t think about anything else.” Tere smiles at them, “hello boys.” They utter, “hello Tere.” Tere asks, “so are you all alright?” They utter, “fine Tere.” Tere tells them, “well the only juana here is Juana Manny. The others went to the hotel, to talk too a european guy that’s going to make a movie. Something like that.” Mauricio asks, “I wonder if that’s european guy from the dolorosa.” Miguel asks, “do you think we should go get them?” Mauricio tells them, “yes lets go now Portoreal good luck.” Octavio utters, “thanks.” Then the guys utter, “bye Tere.” Tere tells them, “well then good luck guys.” Octavio ask, “is my firecracker the same firecracker today Terezalsura?”

Juana Manny is in bed, and Tere shows up. “Juana Manny Octavio wants to see you.” Tere utters, “excuse me.” Octavio asks, “so how are you feeling?” Juana Manny tells him, “I would be lying if I said I was fine. I have this mixed innner rage and anger. Its just so impotent, its as if I’m hopeless.” Octavio tells her, “I fully understand you. When I saw that Robusta Coronada, well I almost went up there to claw her eyes out. It was just unjust what they did there.” Juana Manny tells him, “I would have lasted the six rounds. Octavio I am sure of it.” Octavio tells her, “yes I know plus I know you would have won. That’s why I brought you this, for you are my champion. Here, it has your name and everything.” Juana Manny tells him, “Octavio thank you very much. Its such a lovely gesture.” Octavio asks, “is it tenderness as well?” Juana Manny tells him, “yes tender.” Juana Manny tells him, “no last night I cried so very much. It was everything, that hadn’t cried in the entire month. But it was so full of rage.”

Ruben and Calixto are at the office. “I really do hope that these boys will be able to get these girls to cry. For living without love, it must be a terrible thing. You know all these years, being with your mother I still adore Dona. More than I’m guessing the first day I saw her. Oh in regards too that, soon our anniversay is coming up.” Ruben tells him, “soon we have to sell the harvest. The juana that isn’t married, is going to have to leave Corozal. Especially the house, you promised my mother.” Calixto tells him, “one minute they are sick there is something big at play here. Your mother is going to have too understand that. Hey Ruben I found out, that there’s a group of italian men. That are going to do a film here in corozal.” Ruben utters, “yes I heard.” Calixto tells him, “I don’t know about those italians love for corozal. But I remember about 23 years ago. They filled some scenes at the ranch.” Ruben ask, “hey I didn’t know that you never mentioned this.” Calixto tells him, “oh yes I became friends with three of them. The rest lived in cartagena. They would transport them back and forth for the film.” Ruben asks, “so did you see that movie?” Calixto tells him, “it was never shown here. My bet is it must have been very bad to not air. They probably archived it.”

Dona Dona visits with the mayor. “You can’t permit these people permits to film here mayor.” The mayor tells her, “oh why not its good for the town. Now these business men they bring jobs and money.” Dona Dona tells him, “very little but a lot of perversions. They were here about 23 years ago. They emplanted a lot of bad customs. There were a lot of women, who lets say who were affected.” The mayor tells her, “it was those girls fault.” Dona Dona tells him, “those italians ate those girls with tall tales. I’m talking literally.” The mayor utters, “Dona Dona.” Dona Dona tells him, “the filled those girls heads with cockroaches. Saying they were going to take them to live in italy. That they could be movie stars, and that they were going to make a lot of money. But when they stop filming that blasted movie. Then they acted as if they didn’t even know these girls.” The mayor tells her, “well we will talk to the priest to make sure these things don’t occur.” Dona Dona tells him, “when they say sweet things to a woman’s ears. With talks about the movies and television. It doesn’t get unsweetended by a sermon from a priest. I’m warning you about something mayor. If you give those italians permission to film the movie here. I will make sure, in your future elections. The good ladies of corozal, will not vote for your party instead they will vote a different way.” The mayor simply shakes his head.

Octavio sadly arrives at the dolorosa. Orlando asks, “so was she moved at all?” Octavio tells him, “oh no she like the detail but she didn’t cry.” Orlando tells him, “well at least you gave it a try.” Poncho tells him, “so how did it go with the other guys?” Octavio tells him, “well I don’t know Juana Matilde and Juana Calidad weren’t at home. They went to get them at the hotel. I don’t know what happened next.” Orlando tells him, “well just hope things go well for them. That at least will give us some hope. The guys enter, so how did it go? Did they cry?” Mauricio tells him, “it seems the only one’s that are crying is us. Well that is exactly what I want too do.” Miguel tells him, “we didn’t even find them.” Orlando tells them, “I spent the entire night awake. Thinking about philosophy and logical stories, one’s that will touch the heart of a human being.” Octavio tells him, “hey I don’t understand a word that you said but. Did you get anything?” Orlando tells him, “yes staying awake for nothing. Guys I’m now really getting desperate and very down. This is going to kill me.”

The girls arrive, Juana Matilde yells out. “Hello everyone. How is everyone doing?” Juana Valentina ask, “hi guys how is it going?” Juana Calidad as always saying, “ave purisima.” Mauricio goes straight too her, “sin pecado conceivedo.” Miguel asks, “hey did you come too see me Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde tells him, “no I came by to see Poncho. Two things boy, one is a rum secondly I want you to make a new deal. Well to your father, to see if I come back and sing here again. Just in case, the man at the hotel says no. Well the agent of the hotel, still hasn’t said nothing.” Poncho tells her, “I didn’t understand a thing.” Juana Valentina tells him, “I’ll explain everything instead. Well the thing is, Juana Matilde visited the hotel manager to see if she could possibly sing at the hotel. Now he said he was going to think about it. But if he says no, in her head she thought. That maybe your father, would allow her to sing here again on the weekend.” The guys utter, “yes yes that’s a great idea.” Poncho tells him, “enough yes its a great idea but you all know I have to consult my father about these things. But you know that the stick can’t afford to date the spoon.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well we would charge the people who entered here. If nobody shows up, well nothing is lost.” Poncho tells him, “then what will we get if nobody wants to pay too get in. Hey don’t you worry, I’ll talk to him.” Juana Bautista asks, “now also asked if he would mind if I sometimes in the evenings. Come here looking for clients? Or maybe this only interests women?” Orlando tells him, “oh no everyone is interested in that.” Poncho tells them, “don’t worry about that I know that he won’t mind that. Look I can’t promise nothing, but I will talk too him.” Juana Matilde asks, “now get me that rum.” Juana Valentina tells them, “well then were heading out bye everyone.” Juana Caliad utters, “ave purisima.” Mauricio tells her, “hold it my love. I have a great poem to tell you. Just listen for it just a bit.” Juana Calidad tells him, “Mauricio I’m so very sorry it has to be done at another time. For I have to see how Juana Manny is doing.” Mauricio tells her, “I’ll take you even though I didn’t bring my truck. We can walk together.” Juana Calidad yells out, “Juana Valentina.” Juana Matilde drinks her rum, in one single gulp. “Hey where do you want to go with me?” Miguel tells her, “I have something very important to tell you.”

At the salguero house Ruben is pretty depressed and talking with evedo. “Man when those two unite it will be the heights. Oh tell me Evedo how am I going to do it. For a woman, for Juana Valentina to cry out of tenderness.” Tere comes by, “hello Ruben may I come in?” Ruben tells her, “yes come on in hello Terezalsura.” Tere tells her, “your mother told me too tell you. That Maria Delia is going to come by. You have to wait on her.” Ruben asks, “why is it that my mother wants to arrange my life?” Tere tells him, “well the thing is your mother had to run an errand. She didn’t know when she was going to return. So you have to receive her.” Ruben tells her, “oh I wonder what plan she has.” Ruben looks at evedo and then gets up. Tere tells him, “you should be happy that everyone approves of Maria Delia.” He goes to the living room, while Tere looks at the dog. Then Evedo dies, Tere yells out. “Ruben Ruben Ruben, something is wrong with the dog.”

Mauricio arrives with Juana Calidad, he begins his poem. “Nothing is more precious and beautiful. Than seeing a mother taking care of a beautiful baby being born. Yes I will always love you. So its very beautiful do you like it?” Juana Calidad tells him, “sure its very beautiful and tender.” Mauricio asks, “so you don’t feel like crying at all?” Juana Calidad tells him, “well truthfully no.” Maurico utters, “no Juana Calidad how about I try this one instead?”

Juana Matilde and Miguel show up. Miguel tells her, “well then the lady arrived and set the canary free. She was sad, but she knew she was doing the right thing. When her nephew arrived, and gave her a big hug and a kiss. Was that a tender story?” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh yes it was very tender. Plus Miguel I feel like that little canary. Being sent free by that lady. You know how much I love my liberty.” Miguel ask, “so are you crying now?” Juana Matilde asks, “am I not crying?” Miguel tells her, “no your not.” Juana Matilde tells him, “that’s strange it moved me.” Juana Valentina and Juana Bautista arrive. Tere comes running out, “girls girls Juana Valentina something terrible has happened. Come quickly come quickly.” Everyone runs into the house.

Dona Dona is now over at the office. Calixto asks, “why do you care that they are going to make a movie here.” Dona Dona tells him, “it matters too me its the morality of the town.” Calixto ask, “what does that have to do with the other?” Dona Dona tells him, “well its important european men are immoral. They are going to do the movie, immorality is catchable.” Calixto tells him, “Dona what do I have too do with the immorality of the town.” Dona Dona tells him, “I want you to use your influences. If you even have any influences. So then the authorites don’t make that movie. That italian guy that came, he can go back quickly.” Calixto ask, “what bug bit you? Who cares what harm would those people do. If they arrive here.” Then they get the call, “Don Calixto Ruben is on the phone.” Calixto answers, “hello son how’s it… What? When did it happened? How did he die, he wasn’t even sick?” Dona Dona ask, “who died?” Calixto tells her, “Dona Evedo is dead Ruben’s dog is gone.” Dona Dona sadly tells him, “but how could he have died he was a healthy good dog.” Calixto tells her, “yes I know. I’m here with your mother, she is upset as well. Hey calm down, yes we understand you raised him. Umda what did he get? It must have been a heart attack what else.” Ruben is with everyone, “I was just talking too him. It happened in a matter of seconds father. Yes yes father he’s dead, there’s no point to call a veterinary. Can I bury him out in the backgarden? No there’s no point, that you come home. Well I’m at least glad that mother is with you. Ok father, see you later.”

Mauricio tells him, “listen Rubencho sorry we really feel for you. If we can help you out we can.” Ruben gets up, “no Maudi there’s just nothing to be done.” Juana Valentina tells him, “listen Ruben I really feel for you. Just like Mauricio said were all sad, at what happened with evedo.” Juana Calidad tells him, “someone who has served us is always very painful.” Ruben utters, “yes.” Juana Matilde tells her, “Juana Valentina our poor little brother. Oh man this time he got hit pretty bad.”

Over at the office, Dona Dona tells him. “Oh Ruben Calixto must be very sad. He simply adored that animal.” Calixto tells her, “oh yes one does get so emotional attached with their animals. Its a shame, that they have to die before us. That’s why I always say, a mascot should be a turtle.” Dona Dona tells him, “now then lets get back to our discussion Mr. Salguero. What are you going to do, to make sure this movie doesn’t go through.” Calixto shakes his head and utters, “oh Dona.”

Manuel Efe is with Yolanda, “a movie there going to make a movie here in Corozal?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes and my grand friend Geovani Loteto is going to be in charge. He’s going to set the entire production together. Yolanda he asked me to be an important part of his movie.” Yolanda laughs, “your going to work in a movie Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe asks, “hey what’s so strange in that. I have a very beautiful figure. Plus I speak perfect italian. Plus if you want a part in the movie, I can get you in as well.” Yolanda tells him, “no why would I care about that. I’ve decided that I’m returning to sincelejo.” Manuel Efe asks, “so your going to give up your vengence.” Yolanda tells him, “listen my life when one loses. One has too face it, plus the innocense of your cousin. Plus the good luck of those Juanas. My life, they beat us. Don’t tell me that your still dreaming, about that kiss that Juana Valentina gave you.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey do you think that she’s going to give away kisses to anybody? I was even thinking of inviting her to dinner. So I can help her out, in clearing up her feelings towards me.” Yolanda tells him, “hey you don’t have to do that. What you have to do is make sure, that Juana Valentina does cry out of tenderness. So then she doesn’t fall back in love with Ruben Calixto.” Manuel Efe tells her, “hey that love is long and buried Juana Valentina. She’s going to cry out of pain, but out of tenderness. Come on that woman, doesn’t know the meaning of the word.” Yolanda tells him, “well then I wish you the very best of luck in the world. Well I am leaving, the case is closed.” Manuel Efe asks, “so when are you leaving?”

Yolanda tells him, “well I don’t know yet. Maybe tommorrow or the next day.” Manuel Efe tells her, “let me tell you something. It was a pleasure meeting you. It was just a shame that what we tried to do. Didn’t come out fruitful for neither of us. In what we were waiting for.” Yolanda asks, “so you have yet to give us right?” Manuel Efe tells her, “well of course not. Ruben and the Juanas, are going to pay every one of those humilations. That they did to me, every one of them. They are going to pay.” Yolanda tells him, “hey let me tell you I wish you the very best of luck. Well me I’m letting go.” Manuel Efe kisses her hand, “let me tell you it was indeed a pleasure. When I’m done with the Juanas, I’ll communicate it too you. Plus I’m sure your going to see me in the movie.” Yolanda tells him, “hey don’t forget to leave though the back.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes of course.” Yolanda tells him, “Manuel Efe hand me your keys.” Manuel Efe tells her, “ok here you go.” Yolanda asks, “wait your saying that the italian guy is staying at the hotel?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes that is where I met him.” Yolanda asks, “so he’s hiring people to be in this movie?” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes that is what it looks like. Well then maybe I’m going to stay another day in corozal.” Then she laughs, and Manuel Efe simply stares at her.

Ruben has now buried evedo in the back yard. His heart broken he looks at the grave. Ruben tells him, “oh evedo why did you have to die just like that. He gets on his knees crying. Do you think it was right to die the way that you did. You didn’t even tell us, hey that was a very low blow. Oh how old were you, seven or eight. You were eight, you were born in March. You were the last one from that mat that survived. I brought you home, in a tiny blanket from the ranch. Not even the sun managed to warm you. I took care of you, gave you milk in a small baby’s bottle. You slept next to me on my pillow, that was the only place you didn’t feel cold. As a small pup, I would talk too you. I hoped that all my hard work was paying off. I raised you with milk, vitamins and soups. You grew too be strong and healthy. How could you die this way? I also remember when I had to go to monterea. I found out you got very sick, the drugs and my mother’s care wasn’t working. You weren’t even laughing, when I arrived I thought you were dying. You saw me, with those big eyes of yours. You got up and wagged your tail, oh your so shameless. For you slept on my bed, while I had to get a cot. I put it next too the bed, to be able to take care of you. In a matter of 10 days, you were running all over the place. You were so very happy and content. The doctors never understood, or comprehended what happened. Love and caring are worth more than any drug. How could you die that way? Well when I got sick, it was the contrary you slept on the cot. You had to stand the hot water vapors of the steam. Smelling like eucaplytus, that my mother put all over the room. So I could recover from my lungs. You would leave me, to do your business. But you would come straight back, and then sleep next to my side. To take care of me, I talked too you for eight straight days. How could die this way? I told you my entire life. Told you all of my secrets. My happiness, my sadness and bad times. It was incredible, but sometimes you would hear me. I would see that your ears would rise up. When you saw me smiling you would move your tail. Throughout those eight years, all those eight years. I told you my entire life. How could you die this way? How could you have died this way?” The girls so emotional begin to cry, breaking the curse.

(That is so sad.)

Mauricio glances at the girls then asks, “so Miguel did they cry?” The Juanas are still crying, as they head straight inside the house. Miguel tells him, “yes they cried?” Mauricio tells him, “well yes their crying. I almost started crying as well, but did they cry out of tenderness?” Upstairs all of them are crying. Juana Matilde utters, “oh that poor little dog Juana Calidad. I feel quite strange, I feel like touched somehow. Oh I don’t know, what do you feel nun?” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh I just have the feeling I do want to cry. Smile, oh I don’t know.” Juana Manny tells them, “I just feel like I can’t breathe. Its like something is holding my breathe.” Juana Bautista asks, “you don’t think that we’ve been cured?” Juana Manny tells me, what do you think of when you think about Octavio?” Juana Manny tells her, “oh I really do miss him. I want to have him next too me. Juana Bautista gets worried, and goes straight into Juana Valentina’s bedroom. Hey where are you going?” She’s crying as well, Juana Valentina yells out. “Oh I love you so very much Ruben. I love you I love you. My love I do love you.” Juana Bautista tells her, “that is what I feared you would say. You recuperated the love, it was what I feared.”

Ruben asks, “Terezalsura are you sure?” Tere tells him, “it was unfortunately Ruben. Ruben no, please Ruben don’t get near her. Don’t touch her, I am begging you.” Ruben tells her, “I need to see her. I need to see love in her eyes for me. Don’t you understand?” Tere tells him, “she’s your sister Ruben.” Ruben tells her, “she’s my step-sister it doesn’t matter too me.” Tere yells out, “Ruben please Ruben. She looks at the dirt. You why did you, have to die that way?”

Juana Matilde is with Miguel, “oh Miguel I don’t know how I was able to stand so many days without you.” Miguel tells her, “well all those days were shear agony. Even songs would get stuck in my throat Juana Matilde.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh Miguel oh what a strange illness. Oh I don’t even know, how to say it. Very strange it was like an egima. Don’t you think?” Miguel tells her, “your telling me. I lived like a condemened man, through that consequence of that sickness.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh your eyes are so very beautiful like before. Oh right now I realize how much I missed you looking at me. I love you so very much Miguel.” Miguel tells her, “I also love you Juana Matilde.” Then they kiss, she gets scared and pushes him back. “Oh dear what if I got that indifference curse again?”

Juana Calidad is in her bedroom. “Oh thank you saint maria clarice and Mauricio.” Mauricio happily tells her, “yes thank every single saint out there in the heavens. Look I am so happy, I’m going to ask the priest to have some special services the entire month.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh please do so I promise you I will go with you every single day.” Mauricio tells her, “well at last I will able to sleep relaxed once again. Knowing that you love me once more Cadi. I want to tell you something I do love you so very much. So much so, I am properly responded right?” Juana Calidad tells him, “the lord knows it is so.” Mauricio tells her, “I love you so very much Cadi.” Then they kiss, once again she begins to grab him. Then she releases him, “oh dear sor juana inez de la cruz. What if you gave me that indifference curse again?”

Over at the dolorosa, Todoelmundo tells them. “You know the one, that needs to know what’s going on is me. Just like we knew, but it must be done out of tenderness. Your saying if I want to love again I have to cry not out of sadness, but out of tenderness. Hey has any juana cried out of tenderness.” Octavio tells him, “no way Todoelmundo. I am defeated, I’m done fighting.” Orlando tells them, “guys I must confess I am under the throws of depression.” Gualberto tells him, “well then forget about Juana Bautista then. Go back to Bogota.” Poncho tells him, “come on Gualberto. We’re the lucky ones, neither of us fell in love with one of the sick ones.” Octavio yells out, “watch that mouth.” He looks up and sees Juana Manny. “What are you doing here, shouldn’t you be sleeping?” Juana Manny tells him, “oh I missed you so very much to continue resting.” Octavio utters, “what did you say?” Juana Manny tells him, “aren’t you going to give me a kiss?” He gives her one in her cheek. Orlando utters, “oh dear lord they’re cured. Excuse me excuse me.” Octavio tells her, “oh my dear don’t tell me this isn’t a dream.” Juana Manny tells him,”no its not a dream. I’m sorry I made you suffer, but it wasn’t my fault.” Octavio tells her, “I know that just look tell me that you love me. That will be enough, all that suffering will just disappear.” Juana Manny gives him a big hug. “Oh my scary frog, I do love you so very much.” Octavio touches her face, “oh my poor thing.” As they are about to kiss again, Todoelmundo tells them. “Stop what if you give her the indifference curse again?” Octavio yells out, “enough with this sad music come on Lasador lets have some fun.” Then he hugs Juana Manny once again.

Orlando runs all over town, until he sees Juana Bautista. Juana Bautista tells him, “oh I’ve been looking for you everywhere.” Orlando tells her, “Juana Manny was cured how about you?” Juana Bautista tells him, “all of us are now cured. The tenderness tears were the remedy. I do love you.” He gives her a big hug, Orlando tells her. “Oh I’m the happiest man in the world Juana Bautisa. You don’t know how difficult it was living. It was like I was living in an inferno. He hugs her once more. You know what I’m remembering my life. I think I’m the one, that brought that blasted disease here to corozal.” Juana Bautista ask, “why are you saying that?” Orlando tells her, “well what I concluded is that the illness. Is born where there’s a lot of people. Where the indifference curse dwells. Where loneliness lives. Oh remember I just came back from there.” Juana Bautista touches his face, “Oh orlando it’s not your fault. You didn’t know.” Orlando tells her, “if you want you can read the cards once again.” Juana Bautista tells him, “no I don’t want to read those cards.” She kisses him, and a guy passes by. “Hey be careful when you kiss, you might give her the indifference curse.” They part and stare at the man.

Over at the dolorosa, Juana Matilde tells Todoelmundo. “Oh come on come join the celebration.” Todoelmundo tells her sadly, “no I am witnessesing the joys of love.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey your also a participate. Hey don’t you know, that Terezalsura also cried tears of tenderness.” Todoelmundo utters, “your lying.” Juana Matilde tells him, “I swear too you instead of sitting here. Go back to the house, and confirm it yourself. Well hurry it up.” Juana Matilde then starts singing, as does Miguel. Juana Calidad surprises Mauricio and kisses his cheek. Octavio also sings as well, he then gets a hug and kiss from Juana Manny. Juana Bautista arrives with Orlando.

Back at the house, Ruben is on the phone. “What do you mean father, your heading to the mayors office for a meeting. What are you doing there? Yes old man, we will talk soon. I have to hang up.” Juana Valentina shows up and smiles at Ruben. Just like before, he gets a big grin on his face.

EPISODE 77

Ruben tells Juana Valentina, “you have the same look as before. He takes her to her bedroom. You know exactly what I’m referring too right?” Juana Valentina tells him, “I do love you so. I love you I do love you so very much. Ruben is overjoyed. With all my soul, with all that’s inside of me. I love you so very much. Do you hear me?” Ruben tells her, “yes I hear you. You know what I’m thinking. That my dog died, to save our love. Its like he thought, if he died. It would get you to all cry tenderness tears.” Juana Valentina asks, “your sad right?” Ruben tells her, “for evedo yes but now for us. Being next to you again, I can once again breathe Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina continues kissing him then tells him, “sorry that I stopped loving you. Well no nobody should live like that.” Ruben tells her, “these days were the most horrible time of my life. I do swear it, I was the only carrying our love.” Juana Valentina tells him, “but not anymore thank you. I do love you.” Ruben tells her, “no I do love you so very much.” Tere once again has to interrupt them, “excuse me but the employee. Told me to inform you, that once your father and mother have arrived. She’s going to set the table for dinner.” Juana Valentina moves away and sits on the bed. Ruben tells her, “they aren’t going to arrive any time soon. They are over talking with the mayor.” Todoelmundo shows up, “hey the door is open so I’m coming in excuse me. Todoelmundo looks at Tere, she simply smiles. I know if the the door is open. One doesn’t hold back anybody from coming in. Oh Maria Delia is entering as well. Tere goes to the livingroom, Todoelmundo utters. Excuse me.” Juana Valentina tells him, “see that once again things are going to be like before.” Ruben tells her, “no Maria Delia is suffering from the indifference curse still.”

(I hate that dress, it makes her look so very poor.)

Tere heads to the diningroom. “Terezalsura I need to talk too you.” Tere tells him, “after the guest has left Todoelmundo.” Maria Delia arrives, “hello Ruben how are you? Hello Juana Valentina, hello Tere.” Tere tells her, “oh hello girl Maria Delia.” Maria Delia tells them, “I couldn’t come this afternoon. When Dona Dona called me, you see Willy called me. He has finished his book, well since he didn’t speak spanish. While I couldn’t talk in english, it took a while.” Todoelmundo asks Tere, “well then how did they understand one another?” Maria Delia tells her, “well in regards to Juana Manny the entire town heard. What happened to her at that fight. Well I also heard, that she got really better.” Ruben tells her, “yes.” Tere tells her, “oh thank god.” Maria Delia tells them, “well then excuse me I’m going to see Dona Dona.” Ruben tells her, “well she’s not here I think she’s going to take a while. Why don’t you make the visit say tomorrow.” Tere tells them, “oh no it doesn’t matter if Dona Dona isn’t here. Juana Valentina and Ruben, would gladly accept your visit Maria Delia. How about you sit down Maria Delia. I’ll get you something to drink.” Juana Valentina sarcastically tells her, “yes thanks a lot Tere.” Todoelmundo tells her, “I’ll join you Terezalsura.”

Maria Delia tells her, “your so very kind. She’s just beautiful.” Juana Valentina sits down, “so I hear your going to cancel the wedding?” Maria Delia tells her, “oh yes.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well maybe its the right thing. For one can’t marry if there’s no love. Its quite normal or no?” Maria Delia tells him, “well for me it makes me feel bad for Ruben. But yes its nonsense, if there isn’t any love for him.” Juana Valentina utters, “oh yes.” Ruben tells her, “you know something I think that you should spend some time in the states. You know over there, they can study your case further. Plus you can even go to that book party of Willy’s or no.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh thank you for giving me that idea. I know that your doing this for me. I know that you do love me so. Yes I’m going to think just that.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes I think its a great idea. Plus you can get visit another place, to feel another atmosphere. Plus it will do good, to anybody.” Ruben tells her, “oh yes what a great idea.” Tere show up and gives them all juice. Maria Delia tells her, “oh thank you Terezalsura.” Tere asks, “so did you hear the sad news about the death of the dog.” Maria Delia asks, “so what happened with the dog?” Tere tells her, “oh he died.” Juana Valentina gives her a dirty look. Maria Delia utters, “oh dear your dog died Ruben?” Ruben tells her, “yes he died.” Maria Delia tells him, “oh you must be pretty sad I know that you loved him so very much.” Ruben tells her, “yes I’m pretty sad.” Tere tells her, “oh he’s heartbroken Maria Delia. You can image, him thinking of all the moments he spent with his dog. Including when the suffered from bronchitis.”

Juana Valentina utters, “Tere I don’t think that Maria Delia cares to hear the details girl.” Tere continues, “oh when he was sick that dog didn’t leave his side. He didn’t even eat.” Juana Valentina tells her, “that’s sufficiant enough. No lets talk about a happy topic instead.” Ruben tells her, “oh yes Juana Valentina has the right idea. Lets change topics. Did you know that a european guy came by, to make a movie here in corozal.” Tere tells her, “oh it was like the movies Maria Delia. His relationship with that dog. Can you image, when Ruben went on a trip. The dog missed him so much he got sick.” Maria Delia utters, “really?” Tere tells her, “oh yes they even sent for a veterinary. It just didn’t work, he needed the love of his owner.” Juana Valentina tells her, “that’s enough Terezalsura. No more your going to make her cry.” Tere tells her, “well that’s the idea. The thing is Maria Delia, we want you to find out everything. When Ruben returned from Monterea.” Juana Valentina tells her, “if Maria Delia cries she might die Terezalsura.” Tere tells her, “what’s one little crystal tear it wouldn’t matter it won’t be dangerous.” Maria Delia asks, “so what happened when the dog saw Ruben?” Tere tells her, “oh he was so happy. He got back to normal. But this isn’t the first time that dog saved his life. Well when the dog was born, his mother and siblings died. Ruben brough him home and took care of him every day.” Ruben tells her, “oh that was a long time ago. Everyone is talking about that european guy that’s doing that movie.” Tere continues, “he gave him milk in a baby’s bottle. Soups with meat, sometimes he put him on his chest. So he can get some heat.”

Juana Valentina tells her, “Maria Delia don’t start crying its dangerous for you. You might die girl.” Ruben tells her, “the crystal tears might end up in your blood stream.” Tere crying tells her, “oh Maria Delia you should have seen his face. He was crying so much, that all of us started crying.” Its too much for Maria Delia, that in the end she bursts out crying. Juana Valentina angrily tells her, “see Terezalsura girl see she’s crying. If something worse happens then its your fault.” Tere tells her, “hey she had to find out about everything.” Maria Delia tells her, “I have five crystal tears and nothing else happened. Its like I didn’t feel them. Oh the story of the dog was so tender. Oh my Rubensito Rubensito.” Juana Valentina utters, “no fregue.” Ruben grabs Maria Delia, “dear please its best you go home. Go to that american, they have doctors too examine you. To make sure your alright Maria Delia.” Maria Delia tells her, “oh don’t worry I’m fine. My eyes don’t even hurt, oh I just feel. Oh yes I do love you so very much. She grabs onto Ruben once more. Tere is overjoyed, while Juana Valentina continues to curse. Maria Delia tells him, oh come on you have to take me home. I must tell my mother, that I once again love you.” Ruben tells her, “oh no I should stay here.” Maria Delia tells him, “she’s going to be very happy that to see you again. She has too know, that we once again we love one another again.” Ruben angrily tells Tere, “Terezalsura.” Tere basically throw him out the door. “Yes yes go and tell her mother.” Juana Valentina angrily stares at her, and leaves the room.

Todoelmundo tells her, “Terezalsura I was witness that you made her cry on purpose.” Tere tells him, “well yes its best to cry than live a life without love.” Todoelmundo asks, “and you?” Tere tells him, “yes I regards to me. I was also affected with the indifference curse.” Todoelmundo asks, “then if you got it you felt love as well. You mean the first response, you gave me was the truth?” Tere smiles and asks, “what question are you referring about?” Todoelmundo tells her, “oh come on don’t let me repeat everything from the beginning again. After this experience, I don’t have the guts to nothing.” Tere tells him, “just relax Todoelmundo. There’s no need for you to declair yourself again. Well my answer was yes, and well yes.” Todoelmundo utters, “really? Oh my soul has returned to my body.” Tere touches his face, “yes it went all through your little body.” Todoelmundo tells her, “oh you’ve made me so very happy. Oh I was so very sad, when you didn’t love me.” Tere tells him, “oh Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo asks, “was Juana Valentina also sick?” Tere tells him, “yes of course.” Todoelmundo asks, “but how could she get the illness when she wasn’t in love with anybody.” Tere tells him, “Juana Valentina no I mean Juana Matilde oh yes it was Juana Matilde.” Todoelmundo utters, “oh I thought it was Juana Valentina.” They they talk baby talk to one another. Juana Valentina is hitting the bed. “Blasted Terezalsura, you had to right. Tere is a Tere is a…..”

The next morning, Calixto tells Ruben. “Last night we were talking with the mayor. Till one in the morning, and your mother couldn’t convince him otherwise.” In regards to those european men that are going too do the movie.” Ruben tells him, “you know sometimes my mother gets something in her head. That is tough to truly understand.” Calixto tells him, “Ruben Ophelia told me you buried the dog yesterday in the back yard. I would have loved to accompany you.” Ruben tells him, “oh yes thank you very much father. Well the death of the dog served one thing. The Juanas are now cured, they cried tenderness tears. They are all cured of the indifference curse.” Calixto utters, “they are all cured? Oh that’s great.” Dona Dona ask, “what is good?” Ruben utters, “hello mother.” Calixto tells her, “well there’s an option that all of my daughters. Are going to get married, and that your going to have to accept them. Just like you promised.” Dona Dona asks, “what is that aren’t they suffering from the indifference curse?” Ruben tells her, “they did yesterday. They were so touched, by the death of my dog that they were cured.” Dona Dona asks, “all of them?” Ruben tells her, “all of them.” Dona Dona asks, “and how about Maria Delia for she was suppose to arrive as well yesterday.” Ruben tells her, “no but she arrived later that night.” Calixto tells her, “well that’s the good part. For if she would have felt the death of the dog. She would have cried as well. You know how risky it would have been for her.” Ruben tells them, “in any case she cried.” Happily Dona Dona ask, “what did you say?” Ruben tells her, “she cried five crystal tears as soon as she heard the news.” Calixto asks, “hey come over here nothing happened?” Ruben tells her, “yes something did happen. She was cured of the indifference curse.” Dona Dona and Calixto are quite happy.

Days go by, and Juana Manny gets better. She visits her mother, with Octavio. Judge Germias Guerra is there as well. “Oh you’ll never guess mother. I went looking for work, at the salons. Get this the women don’t want to hire me. They all heard what happened at that fight. They want me to wait a few months, until people forget the fight. Because quote, they don’t want to be associated with a scandalous women. What they are is a bunch of cowards.” Margarita Cruz asks, “so you two went together?” Octavio tells her, “well it was fortunate I was there. To calm down my firecracker, she would have been capable of doing any error.” Margarita Cruz asks, “so that means everything is good right? Hey forgive me, but this does sound like too me very surprising.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh I forgot to tell you me and my sisters we are all cured of the indifference cure.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “so that means you all cried out of tenderness?” Juana Manny tells him, “yes judge you see when Ruben’s dog died. It was so tender, he began recalling all the episodes that they had together. Yes my sisters and I in the end ended up crying?” Judge Germias Guerra utters, “blasted dog.” Juana Manny asks, “what was that?” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “I meant what a poor dog. When you say all, you mean everyone.” Juana Manny tells him, “well yes.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “and Maria Delia?” Juana Manny tells him, “well she wasn’t there.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “so that signifies that you all are good with your boyfriends.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh yes very good isn’t that right scary frog?” Octavio tells her, “yes my firecracker. I still can’t believe its real. The indifference of Juana Manny was too much, I thought she would never be the same as before.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “every single one of you?” Juana Manny tells him, “yes but don’t you think its a beautiful thing?” Judge Germias Guerra sarcastically utters, “oh yes very beautiful.” Margarita Cruz rolls her eyes, then simply smiles at seeing her daughter happy once more.

Calixto sees Don Dona fixing her flowers. “Oh Dona when will you finally accept things. Its time for us to get back too normal. Listen I think I have already paid my price. Its been months already.” Dona Dona tells him, “plus everything that’s left.” Calixto tells her, “well at least my daughters are going to get married. You promised that you were going to accept them. I’m waiting for you to be like before.” Dona Dona tells him, “let me remind you that the oldest girl hasn’t even thought about marrying.” Calixto tells her, “oh yes it does worry me so.” Dona Dona tells him, “Dona I just miss you. I want and cry to talk to you once more. Know about your happiness, all of your sadness. I want to tear that curtain and put back those beds. Every morning I wake up hoping there’s going to be a miracle. That you once again pick out my clothes.” Dona Dona tells him, “well your going to continue waiting Mr. Salguero.” Calixto tells her, “but Dona I do love you. I love you and adore you Dona. More than ever before.” Dona Dona tells him, “well with everything that you have done no sir you can’t tell. In fact it looks like the contrary.” Calixto utters, “well then if you want to notice something. You will soon.”

Manuel Efe is with Geovani. He’s working and Manuel Efe is ordering. “Now then I’d like a lemonade and an empanada.” Geovani tells him, “I’d like a colombia coffee without refined sugar. It has to be very strong and hot.” Manuel Efe repeats the order to the waiter and he takes off. Geovani tells him, “how about you talk to your friend. The entire group will be arriving, and I need a place to put them all. Ask her please.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well she’s not a friend but just a woman I recently met. What you can’t talk to her today?” Then Geovani gets a call, “excuse me oh senora nice to hear from you. Today is it quite grave, oh its no problem. How about we meet this afternoon, it will truly relax me. I’ll call you later then arriverchi.” Manuel Efe asks, “what a call from italy?” Geovani tells him, “no a friend from here from corozal.” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh you have a girl hidden right?” Geovani simply smiles, “oh the things you say? Oh its a woman that I met years ago.” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen corozal is a small place. Tell me her name, I might know her.” Geovani tells him, “oh its not important. I’ll talk to your friend, as soon as I can. Tell her please.” Manuel Efe tells him, “not a friend just an aquaintance. Her name is Yolanda Del Cabrales. Yes that is her name.”

Juana Manny has returned home, and tells the group. “Man not a single salon wanted to hire me. Because of what occured at the fight.” Octavio tells her, “if you want we can try getting another fight going here in corozal.” Juana Manny tells him, “oh scary frog after what Robusta did too me. I’m just going to continue being a beauty aesthetics.”

Juana Matilde tells them, “well things went bad for me as well. I went to talk to the agent at the hotel. He didn’t even want to see me. That man is more decisive than I am. Oh come back later today. Who knows when, man it just annoys me that he’s so indecisive.” Miguel asks, “why don’t we try getting your concert going?” Juana Matilde annoyed tells him, “hey do you think that getting a concert together. Is that easy? We have to think about the money? Man getting a show together well its so very costly.”

Juana Calidad tells them, “well I went to the hospital. They told me that I could work there. But it would be for free.” Mauricio tells them, “you should have seen the look on her face. When they told her that.” Juana Calidad tells them, “you know now they expect you too do everything without getting paid?” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh if only your mother superior of the convent can hear you talking. Oh she would probably faint.” Juana Bautista asks, “and how about at the pharmacy?” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh yes they are going to give me a call. If anybody needs a shot, I would pick up the medicine and take it too their homes. At least they are going to pay me 5000.” Mauricio tells them, “at first they offered her 2000. In a matter of minutes, well they raised the prices.” Ruben tells them, “well that is why she’s the economist of the family.” Juana Calidad tells them, “well 2000 is nothing what if one patient lives out of town. I’ll have too take the taxi, and that patient isn’t going to wait all day for me to give him an injection no sir.”

Juana Bautista tells them, “I accompanied Orlando to one of his interviews. I asked if he wanted me to read his palm. Here you go.” Orlando tells them, “that historian he talked more with Juana Bautista about his future. Then me in regards to his past. The way things are going, my investigations is going to take me a very long time.” Juana Bautista tells her, “well that’s better.” Everyone simply whistles away. Juana Valentina tells them, “now the entire morning wasn’t lost. We at least got 5000.” Dona Dona sees them, “man aren’t these wasteful girls not leaving today?” Then they start talking all together. Dona Dona goes too her room. Then surprise surprise Geovani shows up. “Excuse me everyone, the door was open.” Everyone yell out, “oh hello Geovani.” Geovani tells them, “well good afternoon all of you.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh the man with the movie himself. So what brings you around here?” Geovani tells her, “oh I’m looking for Senora Dona. I have a meeting with her.” Ruben utters, “with my mother.” When Geovani sees Ruben, he’s shocked by the resemblance to his friend Francisco.”

Ruben goes to see Dona Dona in her bedroom. “Those senorita’s haven’t stopped talking. Oh they almost make me lose my air. One enters the other leaves. They are even bold as too invite their boyfriends. No Ruben Calixto no. This house seems like a battle ground. My head is going too explode. All I want is a bit of relaxation, a bit of alone time. Could you possibly get them too leave. So I can stay in peace for a while.” Ruben tells her, “mother don’t worry but they are about to leave. Outside there’s someone looking for you.” Dona Dona ask, “who is it?” Ruben tells her, “its strange but its that italy guy that’s making a movie here in corozal.” Dona Dona tells him, “oh I see so have you talked too him.” Ruben tells her, “we only spoke a few words. He said he has a meeting with you.” Dona Dona utters, “oh?”

Geovani is with the group, Juana Valentina asks, “so tell me when is everything going to be ready for the movie to start?” Geovani tells her, “well not yet but soon.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well remember to think about us for we are ready to start working. Well with you.” Juana Calidad tells him, “oh yes as long as you pay well.” Octavio tells him, “well they are all hard working girls. Plus you never asked what they did. Well Juana Matilde is a singer, my Juana Manny is a boxer. Juana Calidad is…” Dona Dona shows up and grabs Geovani. “Now Geovani come with me. There’s too many people here, why don’t we talk in another room.” Geovani once again stares at Ruben. Juana Valentina utters, “what bad education.” Mauricio ask, “hey Rubencho come over here. Will you mother work in the movie?” Ruben utters, “I don’t know.”

Inside the sewing room, Dona Dona closes the door. Geovani asks, “oh he’s the splitting image of Francisco. Oh he looks exactly like his father. When are you going to give him the letter. So I can talk to him.” Dona Dona tells him, “when we recuperate from our ruin. When he has a good head on his shoulders. He’s going to know the truth. I have already told you, now please sit down. Now this isn’t what I wanted to talk too you about. Apart from you, are there any european men that were with you here before” Geovani tells her, “about four or five of them.” Dona Dona is shocked, “let me tell you that in corozal at this time. They won’t allow you to do your movie.” Geovani ask, “but why?” Dona Dona tells him, “now talk to me in spanish so we can understand one another better. The good families of here, well don’t think its convient that you film the movie here. Maybe you can make the movie in cartagena.” Geovani tells her, “in cartagena what are the reasons.” Dona Dona tells him, “well in cartagena its so very beautiful. That brings more tourists, well I think when people see your movie. They would just love it, if they see beautiful Cartagena than Corozal.” Geovani tells her, “but Corozal is also a beautiful place senora.” Dona Dona angrily yells out, “in spanish Geovani. Listen before everyone of you stayed in cartagena. You would transport everyone, when you filmed at my ranch.” Geovani tells her, “well that was another movie senora. This time around, we want to use the entire population of corozal. Not only your ranch.” Dona Dona angrily tells him, “its just impossible. I mean in Corozal, we’re not ready for the movie.”

Geovani tells her, “you are unjust with your town senora.” Dona Dona tells her, “well that is what the senoras here in town think. If you insist in your project, your going to have problems Geovani.” Geovani tells her, “oh senora I don’t believe that the mayor has already given his permission. Every person that I’ve talked too, are excited and have been very amicable towards me. In fact there’s a fellow at the hotel. He’s a nice guy, he talked in italian. In fact he’s very co-operative.” Dona Dona ask, “really is he an italian man?” Geovani tells her, “oh no he’s from here. He was born in a small town near here, it starts with a san.” Dona Dona utters, “its sahagun.” Geovani tells her, “yes sahagun.” Dona Dona tells him, “now Geovani things here have changed so very much. Since the last time you all were here. So I highly recommend that you shouldn’t have any serious relationships with anybody. Or you might get taken advantage of.” Geovani tells her, “I will be prudent senora.” Dona Dona tells him, “I’m repeating what I have already told you. Do your movie in another part, just forget all about corozal.” Geovani tells her, “its not impossible plus have in mind that here in corozal. Is like having a grand memorial to my friend Francisco.” Dona Dona rolls her eyes, and then closes them.

Calixto is at the office, with Judge Germias Guerra. “Now let me get this straight. You want us to head over to Maria Delia’s house. So we can talk to Ramona. You think its important that the girl head to houston. So she can be further examined.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “yes so she can be cured of her crystal tears.” Calixto tells him, “well I don’t think Ramona is going to like that.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “if its necessary I can talk at my bank. To ask for a loan, to pay for the entire trip.” Calixto asks, “comparde do you really think its that important that the trip be made?” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “more than anything. You see I want them to find out. If she cries well that she’s not going to be in any dangers.” Calixto asks, “where do you want to stop all this from going comparede?” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “look look if they cure Maria Delia. She can cry out of tenderness. If she cries once more, she can love once again my god son. If she falls back in love, well then she can forget about that cancellation of the wedding.” Calixto asks, “now come here you want them married at any cost.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “you have mentioned it.” Calixto tells him, “you know at what age you ended up being a marriage counselor comparde. But I have great news to tell you. Maria Delia has cried tenderness tears. She’s also being cured of the indifference curse.” Judge Germias Guerra ask, “so then everything is back to the way things were? So they are once again engaged.” Calixto tells him, “well that I don’t know your going to have to ask Ruben once more. Hey wait for me, he shouldn’t be very long.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “well then lets have another one to celebrate.”

Yolanda angrily talks with Manuel Efe. “Hey you said he was going to call me. I’ve been stuck here waiting for him all day. Hey what type of european man is that. What happened with this perfect timing?” Manuel Efe tells her, “it signifies he will talk to you as soon as he can.” Yolanda asks, “yeah but how long is that. One month, five years 10 what?” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen european men don’t just stop and chat just like that. When he told you, that he was going to attend too you he will. So just relax, so how do you think he will like my proposition?” Manuel Efe tells him, “well in the economical run he will be interested.” Yolanda tells him, “yes but lets say one part. Him being comfortable. But there is something that all depends on you.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes lots of things depend on me. Well what is it now?” Yolanda tells him, “now then this is what you start spreading. That I’m offering the italians the house to rent. That I went back to sincelejo. That I’m not interested in your cousin, that I will never contact him every again. There will be no more flirting, no more gifts nor more nothing from me. I have left, yes that is what your going to tell him.” Manuel Efe asks, “what is the second place?” Yolanda tells him, “yes but us too get there. I am going to have to make sure, the italian is installed right here. In this house?”

Over at the salguero house, Calixto asks. “Now why was that italian fellow here?” Dona Dona tells him, “well they wanted to use the ranch once again for their movie. That is all, I have already told him no of course. Plus for him to take his movie someplace else.” Calixto asks, “what is with you and that picture. Why don’t you want it made here in corozal?” Dona Dona tells him, “I thought I had already explained things too you Mr. Salguero. I truely defend the morality of this town. Things that others won’t do.” Calixto tells her, “I think your are exaggerating. You get into a fight with the mayor over that picture. You talk to you friends, to convince their husbands not too do the movie. You now have said, that you won’t give permission for them to use the ranch for the movie. You are quite exaggerating things Dona. Yes your exaggerating.” He takes off, she gets her key. She takes out the letter, and utters. “oh Francisco the past should remain in the past and stay there.”

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Over in the dinning room, Calixto ask. “Now where are your sisters?” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh they went out with their boyfriends. Oh Don Calixto, they are more in love with them than ever.” Calixto tells her, “now then I wanted to talk to all of you but since you two are the only one’s here. I must inform you of something quite important.” Ruben asks, “now father is something wrong?” Calixto tells him, “no the thing is were going to be 31 years married with your mother.” Juana Valentina tells him, “really no way?” Calixto tells them, “well lets say she has been my life. My support for all of these years. Well considering these few months she has changed. Now I must admit she has her reasons. I really do want her to be the same as before. I want my daughters to know her like she’s suppose too be.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well yes we would like that as well Don Calixto but. Forgive me and getting too know you wife. I really do see things quite difficult truly.” Calixto tells them, “I just want to her too know that I still do love her. What’s she’s seen well demonstrate the contrary. I want to organize a party for our anniversay. I just want to surprise her.” Ruben tells him, “old man that’s a great idea. I’ll help you.” Someone’s at the door, and Ophelia gets it. Calixto tells them, “well I have to be at the ranch. Plus I don’t know how to organize a party. Or prepare anything.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Don Calixto we’re going to help you out. So you don’t have to worry alright?” Maria Delia shows up, “hello Rubensito how are you doing? How is everyone?”

Calixto utters, “oh hello Maria Delia.” Maria Delia tells him, “well I’m a bit of a hurry mother is waiting outside in the car. She doesn’t like that I’m outside in the dark. Now then I made you this, I had the jeweler put it in a gold chain for you. It has every tear that I cried for you. I want you to wear this, so you can never forget our reconcilation.” Ruben utters, “for me well its quite original. That’s why I’m asking you to do it for me. Well I think if a guy wears a necklace. Its a sign they are gay.” Calixto tells him, “well Ruben I don’t think that you should say that.” Maria Delia is heartbroken, “you shouldn’t speak like that over my gift Rubensito. Do you really think its too femanine?” Ruben tells her, “well the truth is yes.” Maria Delia tells him, “well then I’ll put it on then. For this is a symbol of our love. For these made me love you once again. I can’t stay long, so were going to have to talk wedding preparations at another time. That is my other news, I once again want too marry you. She kisses him and hugs him. Now then I must go, goodnight Don Calixto Juana Valentina. Now my love you sleep tight.” Ruben tells her, “alright.” Calixto tells him, “no Maria Delia were going outside to say hello too Dona Romona.” Maria Delia tells them, “oh that’s nice of you future father in law.” Juana Valentina is furious, and Ruben sadly looks her way.

Juana Valentina utters, “blasted no fregue she’s a big mouthed frog. Terzalsura I’m going to put you on cross. I want you crucified, you had no right to tell Maria Delia nothing. I want you…” Tere shows up and tells her. “Hey girl I’m right here crucify me right now. I’m right here, what are you waiting for?” She grabs Tere and she utter. “Your going to sit right here.” Juana Valentina tells her, “you just had to get Maria Delia to cry? I told you no, and you did it anyway. You should have had your hands crossed, and your mouths shut but no. You had to continue, continue until the whole story was out. You had to tell her the dog died. You made her cry Terezalsura. You could have killed her do you hear me.” Tere tells her, “oh come on she has cried on numerous occasions. In fact nothing happened, so I told you and she cried. She completely divine girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes because you had to open your big mouth. Tell me something, how long will you continue too meddle in things that aren’t your business.” Tere tells her, “as long as I see you safe and sound girl.” Juana Valentina tells her, “now then let me remind you I’m old enough to know what I’m doing. I’m 24 years old, I hate it that you treat me like a little girl. I can do what ever I want with my life. I can drive, I can work, I don’t need your permission. To get married, or do anything do you hear me. I have every right to my feelings. Hey haven’t you noticed that yet?” Tere tells her, “fine vote than get yourself a tractor. You can’t ask me to keep my hands crossed. To close my mouth, when I see you falling into a black hole. You continue and continue, to drown yourself senora. Because I won’t allow you too. I won’t stop neither, hey so Maria Delia is fully cured right?” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes.” Tere tells her, “well sometimes the cure is more hard than the sickness in others.”

Manuel Efe visits Ruben that morning. “Hey can’t you wait till after breakfast to give me news.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well good news is worth waiting for. Now you sit right there, so you don’t fall back down.” Ruben asks, “now what is the good news. That you finally decided to do your business in Medillin.” Manuel Efe tells him, “that’s going to be when Juana Valentina decides to marry me. Yolanda Del Cabrales has left corozal.” Ruben asks, “are you serious?” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes very serious she said that she was sick and tired of this town. Of the salgueros the entire world.” Ruben asks, “wait a minute what do you know very well Yolanda Del Cabrales?” Manuel Efe tells him, “well like I told you I saw her a couple of times at the hotel. The gossip is going around all over town. You know how people are, in small towns. When things occur, everyone ends up finding out.” Ruben asks, “and what is the gossip that’s going around in town?” Manuel Efe tells him, “that the person that women that was after you. Well she has left corozal, the barber who fixes my beard told me. Plus two people last night, told me the same thing. So how is your eye cousin?” Ruben tells her, “yes it is quite a relief. Now then what is going to happen with the pink house?” Manuel Efe tells him, “apparently two italians are going to rented out the pink house.” Ruben tells him, “well I’m glad that you came here to bother me at so early a hour.”

Juana Calidad goes and gets Juana Matilde who’s still asleep. “Man it bites why do you always, have to get me up so bloody early. I haven’t even taken a shower. Here your all getting me dressed.” Juana Calidad tells her, “early for you is around lunchtime.” Juana Matilde utters, “I’m just saying this is quite annoying.” Juana Valentina tells them, “Juana Matilde now I’d hope that Ruben was here but since he’s not. I’ll start by saying this is quite serious. Well here it is?” Juana Manny asks, “did something bad happened? Oh man what type of town did we end up stopping.” Juana Valentina tells them, “its not that bad. Now then it seems Don Calixto and Dona Dona are going to have their 32 year anninversay. Juana Calidad tells her, “really one year older than when the lord jesus christ died.” Juana Matilde sleepy asks, “oh dear now who died? Oh may he rest in peace.” Juana Valentina tells them, “in any case Don Calixto wants to give Dona Dona a surprise party. He would like us to help prepare a nice celebration.” Juana Manny laughs, “what come on prepare a party for that senora. The same one that hates our guts. That has insulted us left and right, oh no way no how.” Juana Bautista tells her, “in this case we have to analyze everything. I fully agree this woman hasn’t been very kind towards us. We have too understand, she’s going through a very difficult time. Hey girls put yourself in her place.” Juana Calidad tells them, “in any case we really have to take into account many things. But our father is asking us to do this.” Juana Matilde tells them, “hey a party is a party girl. Hey just think about it, maybe this will make her happy and she can change towards us.” Juana Valentina tells her, “we also have to take into account the truth. Well at least she has agreed not too yell at us. I have stopped playing the trumpet.”

Juana Manny tells her, “yes that is true but organizing a party for that senora. Its like organizing a party for the devil. Well our enemy.” Juana Bautista tells them, “you know something underneath it all I don’t think she’s a bad person. Or else Ruben wouldn’t love her so very much girls. Well what accord is Don Calxito was her adoration, and now it will take her a long time for her to forgive him. Plus for her too accept us.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes that is completely true.” Juana Manny asks, “what are you her lawyer or defender or what?” Juana Calidad asks, “well what do you think we should do Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well since were celebrating love. You all our back in love with your boyfriends, I don’t see what’s bad in doing all this I don’t know.” Juana Manny tells her, “I will accept but the first yelling and insult that I get from that woman. I’m leaving that party, do you hear me.” Juana Bautista tells her, “nothing is going too happen.” Juana Calidad tells them, “now then wait one minute where is the money going to be coming from for this party.” Juana Matilde tells her, “you nun just had to put all of our feet on the ground.” Juana Valentina asks, “now Juana Calidad can’t we at least spend the little money we have left?” Juana Calidad tells her, “well it all depends for we are now under the 2000 mark.” Juana Matilde tells her, “hey with little money I’m having a party. Look when one has a party, you need two things. One is music, the other is rum. The music can be brough by, Octavio Miguel and Lasador and his combo. Well the rum, well its practically nothing. Hey even Manuel Efe can buy it.” Juana Valentina simply smiles.

Outside Manuel Efe ask Tere, “hey I want to see Juana Valentina.” Tere tells him, “listen the girls are locked up talking about something. They asked not to be interrrupted, they are going to take a long time.” Manuel Efe tells her, “it doesn’t matter just tell her that Manuel Efe is here. I’m waiting for her right here excuse me.” Tere looks at him, and goes inside. Then he sits down and waits. He sees the guys arriving, “hey we knew you were here we saw your car parked out in the front?” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes I’m here and I’m not going anywhere. Just too let you know.” Mauricio tells him, “neither are we were here to see the Juanas.” Miguel tells him, “to see our Juanas.” Manuel Efe tells them, “hey you all know that they aren’t going to receive you.” The girls start coming out, Juana Valentina smiles at Manuel Efe. “Hello Manuel Efe.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well hello Juana Valentina.” Manuel Efe kisses her hand, “so how have things gone for you?” Juana Valentina tells him, “great listen I’m glad that you came by.” Manuel Efe expecting a kiss moves his check towards her. Then he asks, “did you miss me?” Juana Valentina smiles taps his face and tells him, “well yes especially that car of yours.” Manuel Efe utters, “my car why my car?” Juana Valentina tells him, “well the thing is we need it to buy. A bottle of rum, that you will give to your aunt for the party.” Manuel Efe utters, “rum party aunt.” Juana Matilde comes out, “oh my love how are you doing today?” She hugs and kisses Miguel. Octavio utters, “hello my firecracker.” Juana Matilde leaves with Miguel, “hey don’t forget about the music.” Juana Matilde kisses Miguel, “oh I do adore you.” Juana Calidad is held by Mauricio. Juana Valentina utters, “oh so sweet and tender.” Orlando tells Juana Bautista, “oh the project is turning out quite good.” Manuel Efe asks, “now those smiles, those caresses, those kisses? What does that signify?” Juana Valentina smiling tells him, “nobody told you but they are all cured of the indefference curse.” Manuel Efe utters, “cured?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes were cured.” Manuel Efe asks, “all of you?” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes everyone of us including Tere.” Todoelmundo shows up, “hi Manuel Efe Juana Valentina.” Juana Valentina grabs his keys, “bye Todoelmundo.” Manuel Efe utters, “why did all of you have to get cured?”

Todoelmundo shurgs and heads inside. “Dona Dona you called for me here I am.” Dona Dona tells him, “yes come in Todoelmundo close the door. Sit down there, now I want to know what the entire world.” Todoelmundo puts on his glasses, “listen I just know what the entire world knows. In the 1900s corozal and sincelejo, replaced san benito abad. As the center where there’s the political and economically functions. Now its the second department, its now known as the pearl of the sabanas.” Dona Dona annoyed tells him, “stop being a know it all. This is serious, I want to know one thing.” Todoelmundo tells her, “what every you want Dona Dona.” Dona Dona tells him, “now then the girl told me. That you were buying and bringing the groceries. The question is, every since the plague. Who has been maintaining us?”

EPISODE 78

Dona Dona tells him, “oh what are you mute. You who usually talks like a parrot. I’m asking you the question once more, since the plague. Who has been maintaining this house?” Todoelmundo tells her, “I’m guessing its Don Calixto. He has been doing it for all these years.” Dona Dona tells him, “what do you mean you suppose? Now is it him or Ruben, that gave you money to go shopping. You better tell me the truth. Or I’m going to leave you mute for the rest of your life. Who gave you the money for the market?” Todoelmundo asks, “you mean the groceries from the market?” Dona Dona tells him, “Todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells her, “it was Terezalsura that did the shopping for the two houses. She would give me what was meant for here. Dona Dona its cheaper, plus you know the saying. Cheaper is by the dozen.” Dona Dona asks, “how about the soap creams and other items of the house that I needed?” Todoelmundo tells her, “well your going to have to ask Don Calixto about that.” Dona Dona asks again, “if you had to buy something for the house. Who gave you the money?” Todoelmundo tells her, “Terezalsura or the Juanas.” Dona Dona so embarssed, she sits down slowly on her chair.

Over at the pink house, Geovani is having dinner with Yolanda. “This is simply delicious did you do it with your own hands.” Yolanda tells him, “yes.” Geovani tells her, “its been years since I’ve had fish like this. Now then regarding your proposition.” Yolanda tells him, “I am always aware of everything that I say.” Geovani tells her, “it could last say nine months.” Yolanda tells him, “there’s no problems don’t you worry about that.” Geovani tells her, “well here can be the office of the administration. Where the actors can get their make-up done. Where people can do their screen tests and such.” Yolanda tells him, “listen I’m only going to be living in my room. You may use every room that’s available. Do what ever you want it. You see everything that deals, with the movie industry facinates me.” Geovani tells her, “well then in that case I accept. Is it possible I can move in tomorrow morning?” Yolanda tells him, “well yes on the contrary its a great idea. Yes plus that would save you a lot of money. Geovani all I ask is one favour. That nobody knows that I’m still living here.” Geovani asks, “why is that?” Yolanda tells him, “well you know the people here. They would say I’m living with men and such. You know how people gossip, but if anybody asks. Tell them, I rented out the house and I returned to sincelejo.” Yolanda tells him, “but then that would mean you would be locked in this house for hours on end. For as long as the movie is filming.” Yolanda tells him, “hey don’t worry about me. I’m going to have a great time. Like they say, I’m going to have a grand movie time.”

At the dolorosa, Poncho tells them. “Its incredible, you lot organizing a party for Dona Dona. Man this town doesn’t exist in fact it probably written?” Juana Matilde tells him, “hey Poncho stop being a donkey. Take this calmly, were not organizing this our father is.” Juana Calidad tells them, “they are going to celebrate 32 years being married.” Mauricio ask, “that’s almost a year later than christs birthday right Cadi?” Juana Calidad tells him, “hey Mauricio that’s exactly what I said.” Octavio tells them, “hey did you hear that? Look Mauricio is so religious, that soon were going to call him saint Mauricio. Well soon he will be known worldwide, were going to end up asking him not a miracle. But hey an autograph at least.” Mauricio simply gets close to Juana Calidad. Gualberto asks, “hey are we all invited to the party?” Juana Bautista tells them, “that doesn’t depend on us. It will depend on Ruben and Don Calixto.” Miguel tells her, “hey I image if we put the music we have too be invited as well.” Everyone totally agrees, Juana Bautista repeats. “we have to wait for Ruben too tell us.” Juana Matilde tells them, “we spoke too the european guy that’s doing the movie.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey maybe if they do the movie were all in it. What’s say we all become very famous?” Orlando tells them, “oh that sounds quite interesting.” Octavio tells her, “well hopefuly it won’t turn out like that boxing fight. Oh my lovely firecracker.” Orlando tells them, “well that european guy he spent hours with us. He had a beer and told us about that movie.” Poncho tells him, “well they said they are going to need a lot of people. From town to work in this movie. Hey maybe all of us will be famous.” Juana Matilde tells them, “we forgot too tell you.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh how strange you Juana Matilde forget.” Miguel Juana Matilde tells her, “hey shut up boxer. Hey I’m talking here, apparently someone told me. Well they told me, that those european guys are going to live at the pink house.” Poncho tells them, “oh yes somebody was talking about that this morning. Plus they said, the women that lived there returned to sincelejo.”

Juana Calidad asks, “Yolanda Del Cabrales left corozal.” Poncho tells her, “yes that is it exactly.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh thank you sor juana inez de la cruz thank you.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes thanks to juana de la cruz.” Mauricio asks, “sorry love what does sor juana de la cruz. Have to do with Yolanda Del Cabrales my life?” Juana Calidad tells him, “well Mauricio I asked Sor Juana de la cruz to do this miracle. To get this woman out of corozal. So she can leave Ruben alone in peace.” Gualberto ask, “hey can you do a miracle.” Mauricio utters, “be careful.” Miguel tells them, “well lets return to the party. Juana Matilde are you going to sing?” Juana Matilde tells him, “I don’t know Miguel. Well if she wants me too, but if she doesn’t I won’t. Oh really I really don’t know.” Octavio sarcastically tells him, “your girlfriend has the capacity. Of having great decision skills that are envious.” Miguel tells him, “hey watch it Octavio.” Orlando asks, “my love considering everything that you’ve told me. Well its quite ilogical that your helping, to organize an anniversary party for that senora.” Juana Bautista tells him, “my love listen Dona Dona’s feeling for us is quite understandable. Its not logical.” Mauricio tells her, “hey Juana Bautista your boyfriend’s head is so full of logical facts he’s going to explode.” The gang laugh, and Juana Bautista tells him. “Hey watch it please.” Juana Matilde simply yells out, “careful careful careful.”

Dona Dona is in her bedroom. “Manuel Efe is now friends with the italian guy. The bastards now have met the italian guy. Ruben saw the italian guy. The italian guy knows the truth about Francisco. That bastard italian, wants to talk to Ruben. Conclusion that bastard of an italian guy, well he has to leave. Before he talks to anybody, or Ruben. Oh Dona the bastards, the plauge. The fatal attraction between Ruben and the older girl. Plus the utter humilation, I have been maintained by them. Now I have to really find out if that’s the truth or not. But first its that blasted italian guy.”

The next morning, Geovani is talking with the receptionist from the hotel. “Now then I’m going to have twelve people here. Have them share one room so that’s six rooms. The big rooms, are for the big actors.” The receptionsist asks, “for how many days?”Geovani tells her, “for one month at least. Any changes I will advise you.” The receptionist tells him, “please write down their names.” Todoelmundo shows up, “italian has produced many movies. Open Rome Roberto Russellin 1945. It shows humanity and spiritualism of the director. Federico Fellini, contributed the movement of neorealism. He was looking for a reflection, that was in front of a reality.” Geovani tells him, “1954 Le Strada everything that you have said is true.” Todoelmundo tells him, “in other cases its Dolcha Vita who won the cannes film festival in 1960. Now lets talk about the present case of the film industry. For example Bernardo Bertolucci who did the Novecento in 1976. Plus his…” Geovani tells him, “he also had a brother by the name of Giuseppe. Who was friends with the swedish people. Hello my name is Geovani Loteto. Nice to meet you.” Todoelmundo tells him, “yes my name is Todoelmundo.” Geovani tells him, “well that’s a strange name too have.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well I was baptised Egidio. But everyone simply calls me Todoelmundo.” Geovani tells him, “I’m here to make a movie.” Todoelmundo tells him, “oh yes I already heard about that. For I know practically everything, I’m here to see and get you anything that you need.” Geovani asks the reception, “I need to find some girls. Their names are the Juanas, do you know them by chance?” Todoelmundo ask, “are you refering to las Juanas de salguero. But I know them.” Geovani tells him, “please do me a favour inform them I’ll be talking to them tomorrow. They are interested in working on the film. Well you never know when they will be availble.” Todoelmundo ask, “would you like them to come here?” Geovani tells him, “no tell them too go to the pink house.” Todoelmundo tells him, “oh yes they say you live there. I’ll talk to the Juanas for you. Now excuse me.” Geovani utters, “arriverchi.” Todoelmundo hides behind a pillow and overhears their greetings. Manuel Efe sees Geovani, “hey did you eventually talk to the lady Yolanda Del Cabrales.” Geovani tells him, “yes we have made an arrangement.” Manuel Efe ask, “now I’m ready for my film debut daaa.” Geovani tells him, “your looking great.” Todoelmundo leaves and utters, “man this Manuel Efe he seems to know more people than me. First its Yolanda Del Cabrales, now its this fellow. I wonder who else does he know.”

Over at the salguero house, Calixto looks at them all. “Now then I want to thank each and every one of you. Now I know that Dona hasn’t been the greatest person.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh father don’t worry about that. I am sure that after this party, she will change with all of us.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes we all hope so. Now Don Calixto, everything is all ready. The music is ready, Manuel Efe bought two boxes of rum.” Juana Matilde utters, “hallilujah.” Juana Valentina tells him, “he even bought beer now the only thing that’s missing is. What were going to have for dinner, plus how many people are you going to invite.” Ruben tells them, “the list is very simple. “Judge Germias Guerra, Margarita Cruz, one or two friends of my mother. Mauricio Fuentelafria’s family. Your boyfriends, and Manuel Efe.” Juana Manny ask, “well Ruben if you invited the boyfriends you should invite the entire combo.” Calixto tells him, “the people missing are Dona Ramona Espina and Maria Delia Espina. Plus the mayor and the priest.” Juana Calidad tells him, “well first we can get to see if he will host a mass.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh no nun why are you inventing things. A party is a party, and a church mass is a church mass. No me fregue” Juana Bautista tells them, “well Terezalsura and I can be in charge of the food.” Juana Calidad tells them, “well its going to have too be a simply affair. For we only have, 1958 500 plus every day the market is more costly.” Calixto tells them, “well everything is now in your hands. I’m now going to the ranch thank you very much. But I’m thankful that you have existed. Well then bye everyone.” Everyone utters, “take care father.” Juana Bautista tells them, “oh father is just a plain romantic man. He’s a normal loving gemini, his arch is in the planet of mercury.” Juana Manny tells her, “only you understand what your talking about.”

Ruben goes to Juana Calidad, “telephone is for you its the hospital.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh excuse me.” Ruben tells them, “now then I have to go to the club. I have a meeting with future buyers of the harvest. If you need me for anything, I’ll be at the office later alright.” He glances at Juana Valentina. Juana Valentina tells him, “hopefully things will go well.” Juana Matilde tells them, “lets pray to make sure the harvest selling goes well.” Juana Calidad tells them, “girls I have to go too this address. My first patient’s name is Jose Aldan. Oh saint astokio bendita, its a man.” The girls utter, “what why are you so worried?” Juana Calidad tells them, “oh dear I’ve never given a man a shot before. It has too be given in the rear.” Juana Manny simply laughs, Juana Matilde asks. “Where?” Juana Bautista tells her, “in the butt.” Juana Matilde asks, “so what?” Juana Calidad tells her, “Juana Matilde I’ve never seen that part of man before. No way I’m not going.” Juana Valentina tells her, “your going to be like a doctor. Nothing else, just give him the shot and that’s that. Don’t even look.” Juana Manny tells her, “listen don’t worry I’ll join you. Girl its 5000, its 5000.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes so she can know different guys have different butts.” Dona Dona stops and stares at all of them. Juana Manny makes fun of her when she passes by. The two take off, Juana Valentina tells them. “With a look like that at the party, there’s not going to be a lot of fun at that party.” Juana Matilde tells her, “and here we were talking about butts.” The girls simply laugh.

Yolanda is furious, “what do you mean they’re cured. Weren’t they really sick with that indifference curse?” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes every single one of them. Juana Manny, Juana Matilde, Juana Bautita. Even Juana Calidad kissing and hugging their boyfriends. Kiss her and hug there. I don’t even want to image, or what they’re going to do. Juana Valentina and Ruben, I just don’t want to think about it.” Yolanda tells him, “your useless weren’t you suppose to take care of all of them?” Manuel Efe tells her, “what did you want me to be there 24 hours with them. I don’t know how it was done, they got cured. They don’t have the indifference curse anymore. I don’t know, and don’t you dare call me useless. Hey we firemen don’t step on each other’s hoses daaa.” Yolanda tells him, “listen here I just hope that you don’t fail me this time.” Manuel Efe tells her, “no you better not fail.”

Over at the salguero house, Dona Dona drags Todoelmundo into the diningroom. “What do you have to tell them?” Todoelmundo tells her, “its a private message Dona Dona.” Dona Dona tells him, “I’m going to make you private and hit you. If you don’t open that mouth of yours.” Todoelmundo tells her, “well that european guy that’s going to do that movie. Asked them to visit with him, he might give them work soon.” Dona Dona asks, “what job?”

Juana Calidad and Juana Manny show up. “Oh dear what crime did I do to be punish in this manner.” Juana Manny tells her, “hey it wasn’t that bad.” Juana Calidad sees the two again, and tells them. “Oh ave maria purisima. Your suppose to answer sin pecado concevido.” Dona Dona utters, “lord you gave me patience but I’m going to lose it soon.”

The girls are in the bedroom, when Juana Valentina tells them. “Now listen here, if Dona Dona has one of her fits. We all head to our rooms alright.” Juana Matilde tells them, “listen no girl if that woman does something to me. I’m going to drag Miguel out of there. Plus bring Lasador and the combo to a room, we close the door and have our own party.” Juana Calidad angrily closes the doors. Juana Manny continues to burst out laughing. The girls utter, “what happened?” Juana Manny tells them, “oh she locked herself in her room.” Juana Bautista asks, “and is that why your laughing?” Juana Manny tells them, “man when we went to give the sick man his injection. She closes her eyes, as the man slowly lowered his pants. She injected him, he screamed. Ouch, she injected him on his waist.” Juana Bautista utters, “I can’t believe that.” Juana Manny tells them, “oh it must have hurt him really bad he became entirely red. That poor old man.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well then I can image. That’s the end of Juana Calidad’s job for the hospital.” Juana Matilde tells them, “hey if that happened with an older man. Can you just image, when she marries Mauricio Fuentelafria.” Juana Valentina tells her, “careful she might hear you.” Todoelmundo shows up, “sorry to interrupt but I’ve brought you a message.” Juana Bautista tells him, “sure come on in.” Todoelmundo tells them, “I was talking with the italian fellow from the movie. Senor Loteto wants to see all of you tomorrow. At any time he says.” Juana Manny asks, “hey do you think those jobs in the movie finally turned out?” Juana Valentina ask, “where are we too go?” Todoelmundo tells them, “at the pink house.” Juana Valentina ask, “over at the pink house?” Juana Bautista tells her, “oh yes we forgot too tell you. Apparently Yolanda Del Cabrales left Corozal. So she rented the house to the italianas of the movie.” Juana Matilde tells her, “apparently she had enough chasing after our little brother.” Juana Valentina asks, “hey come over here so does Ruben know?” Todoelmundo tells her, “well yes the entire world knows.”

Ruben is pacing back and forth in the office. When Juana Valentina arrives, “oh I didn’t think you got my message.” Juana Valentina asks, “did you know that Yolanda Del Cabrales left corozal?” Ruben tells her, “yes Manuel Efe told me. Plus he told me, she left insulting me all the way.” Juana Valentina asks, “and why didn’t you tell me?” Ruben tells her, “well Yolanda doesn’t matter too me all that much. Well it just passed, the only one that matters is you. The worst part of my life, was having to suffer through that indifference curse.” Juana Valentina touches his face, “oh stop being an idiot. There’s never going to be nothing, that will stop me loving you. Well without my voluntary. Oh I do love you so very much. Oh I feel that all this love, doesn’t fit in my body.” She then kisses him, well then what is going to happen with us. I’m not comfortable anymore, with just kissing you and hugging you.” The secretary buzzes in, “Ruben Judge Germias Guerra is coming in.” Juana Valentina tells him, “see I knew something like this would happen.” She rubs his lips, from the lipstick and they wait for him.”

Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “hello god son hello Juana Valentina. How are you both?” Juana Valentina tells him, “hello judge since we have talked I’m heading out goodbye.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “what were you talking about it its not a discreation to ask?” Ruben tells him, “we were organizing a party. My parents are celebrating their anniversary. You are the first invited guest godfather.” Juana Valentina tells him, “now don’t mention this to Dona Dona. For this will be a surprise too her, so don’t let this slip.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “it seems to me you two are a bit nervous?” Ruben tells him, “yes its because of the party she can’t find out.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes and since we live under the same roof. Its a bit difficult.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “and you weren’t talking about anything else?” Ruben tells him, “well no just about the party.” Judge Germias Guerra tells them, “good now the one that’s going to talk will be me. Both of you sit down and get comfortable. Your going to hear me. I am going to confess something. I’ve had enough of these lies, since you two are reunited its a good opportunity so we can all talk.” Juana Valentina asks, “and what will we be talking about?” Judge Germias Guerra tells them, “were going to discuss your forbidden love.” Ruben asks, “the forbidden love? Godfather what are you talking about?” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “the love that’s between the two of you. A love that ilicite, and incentuous. I haven’t been able to sleep peacefully for some time now.” Ruben asks, “a love between Juana Valentina and myself? But godfather, there’s just a love and kindness between two siblings. A natural love, if you want to call it.”

Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “oh no godson if it were so I wouldn’t have this bad sensation. This anguish and sufferings. It hurts my soul, I’ve been witnessed to your glances. There’s an energy between the two of you. Its something that isn’t between two ordinary siblings.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes its true we have a relationship that’s not like siblings but. Let me explain.” Judge Germias Guerra tells them, “see I knew I wasn’t mistaken.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Ruben and I weren’t raised together. We didn’t know either of us existed, its only been a couple of months that we’ve gotten to know one another. You know this, things changes things. Well its not like your imagining.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “so your relationship as your saying it. Is like the same relationship, he has with his other sisters.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes that is what I’m trying to say.” Judge Germias Guerra tells them, “oh I’d like to believe that.” Ruben tells him, “you have to believe us and then you can go to sleep relaxed.” Judge Germias Guerra angrily tells them, “hey I don’t believe you. See since I don’t believe you. I have to make sure that this ilicite act, doesn’t send both of you straight to hell. I will talk to Calixto if need be. If I even have to talk to Dona I will. Even with the priest if I also need too, even god if he pays me any attention.” Juana Valentina asks, “how can I make you believe us. So those things can get out of your head.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “you marry Maria Delia as soon as possible. You as well, get married or leave corozal. Even though it breaks my soul.” Then he takes off leaving the two. Juana Valentina looks at him, “now then repeating the question. “What are we going to do, about the two of us?”

Dona Dona goes to the judge’s house and talks to Margarita Cruz. “I have talked to the mayor, all the women of the moral society. With every person in charge, even Carmichael Fuentelafria. As well as the priest nothing worked, they told me that having this movie made. Will help economically and benefit the entire community of corozal.” Margarita Cruz asks, “and what do you care if they do or not that movie?” Dona Dona tells her, “well of course its important too me. All that movie business, is just dangerous. Especially if it deal with the european italian movie industry. No no no, we must stop that error. You know I was at the court house putting out the order. The judge that helped me, well said he would receive it but. He suggested, that I shouldn’t waste my time. Well in any case, I’m going too do it. That’s why I need the legal assistance of Judge Germias Guerra. Well that is what I came here for.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “listen if they told you your just wasting time why are you wasting it then?” Dona Dona tells her, “I won’t allow that those europeans to contaminate us. No sir that movie won’t be made here in corozal. The moral of the town is in jeopardy.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “if the mayor and even the priest gave their blessing. To do that movie, nothing is going too stop them. Not even Carmensita Torre.” Dona Dona ask, “and why are you mentioning Carmesita Torre?” Margarita Cruz asks, “hey don’t you remember Carmensita Torre?” Dona Dona tells her, “she was a school chum from school in sahagun so what?” Margarita Cruz tells her, “don’t you remember that intense desire?” Dona Dona asks, “intense desire.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “remember that geography test the teacher was going to have us do. None of us studied, we knew we were going to fail. So Carmensita Torre, would put two eyes of a deer in her hand. She would tighten her fists so very hard. She would lay there very still, she didn’t talk nor heard nothing. Do you remember that?”

Dona Dona smiles and tells her, “I recall the teacher got a strange fever. So there were no exams, the next time it happened. There was no classes on that day.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “see exactly that final exam. The head of the state visted sahagun. So that day was an honorable day, that the schools were cancelled. Yes and it was so strange, that the head of state would go by sahagun. I always thought, it was just a coincidence. In fact thinking about it clearly, that year there were no real exams Dona.” Dona Dona tells her, “oh that intense desire. Oh I wonder what happened to Carmensita Torre. I heard she had disappeared. Since she wished so hard to be up in heaven.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “too me that was just a story her mother made up. Oh remember she was seeing that engineer miner guy. The one that was flirting and courting her. Dona Dona laughs, listen Dona forget all about the morality of the town. If or not that blasted movie is made. In any case its none of your business. Care for another cup of tea. I’ll go get you another.” Dona Dona tells her, “oh both cases are very important issues for me. That intense desire?”

That night at the salguero house, the gang is gathered around the livingroom. Manuel Efe is talking too all of them. “Now then the one, that already has a secured job in the movie is me. That is what Geovani Loteto told me.” Juana Bautista asks, “and why you Manuel Efe?” Manuel Efe tells her, “well for my great body. Plus the thing is I speak perfect italian. Well that’s why.” Todoelmundo tells him, “that european guy didn’t mention we had to speak italian.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes that’s true.” Manuel Efe tells them, “but its an italian movie. One has to talk in italian, my dear short friend. Hey don’t worry with the dialogue for I’m going to help you all.” Tere ask, “you know its never been mentioned what is that movie all about?” Juana Matilde tells them, “well if its a love story I’ll be great in it. Just watch me, I can’t live without you. I can’t live without you why, because I simply cannot. If you go, I’m going to do a crazy thing. Very crazy, the worst crazy thing in the entire world. I love you I love you Federico. Federico don’t leave me please. Don’t leave me, for I do love you so. So gang what do you think?” Everyone laughs and claps. Juana Manny tells them, “well just think if the movie is an action movie. Like killing someone or something. Or fighting the terminator they are going to have too hire me. See watch me, see I am surrounded. There are 23 against me, but they won’t win me over.” Juana Bautista asks, “don’t you think that 23 against one is too much?” Juana Manny tells her, “hey it seems you don’t know any movie from Bruce Willis. That guy fights with 23 or more all the time. Oh no I’m going to kill all of you pow pow.” Manuel Efe screams, fearing he’s going to get beaten up by her. See 23 are now on the floor. Hey how was that?” Everyone simply laughs and claps. Juana Calidad tells her, “listen if that movie is like that. Then that would be terrible, for one shouldn’t kill another human being. That’s one of the big sins in religion. If you kill your going to be a big sinner.” Juana Manny tells her, “nun nun in the movies nobody dies in real life.” Juana Valentina tells her, “yes that is true Juana Calidad. So what will you do, if they hire you?” Juana Calidad tells them, “me may god protect me from doing that.” Juana Valentina tells her, “well your qualified you already did a theatre production.” Everyone utters, “that’s true.” Juana Calidad tells them, “yes but that theatre production was made by Sor Juana Ines de la cruz.”

Ruben asks, “and what would you if you were chosen?” Juana Valentina tells them, “well I would do a love story. They glance at one another, Juana Bautista, Tere and Manuel Efe look at the two. Oh but come on, who’s going to pick me for those things. They wouldn’t pick me, but they will probably use me as one of those extras. You know walk over there or there.” Manuel Efe tells them, “well anyway even if your walking by they are paying quite well. For me they are going to pay me 14000. Not only will I not be walking around, but I’m going to be one its actors.” Juana Manny tells them, “did you hear that 14000. Hey we have to work hard, so at least one of us gets a part.” Todoelmundo ask, “hey you don’t think they need someone handsome and short. That knows everything about everything. That has a motor-cycle.” Tere tells him, “oh nobody in italian is sweeter than you Todoelmundo.” Then she kisses his cheek, and he simply smiles. Juana Matilde utters, “hey man its about time you asked her sonny.” Tere nervously utters, “now then I’m going to get us some drinks.” Todoelmundo tells her, “yes I’ll help you plus we all know how much Manuel Efe drinks.” Ruben asks, “what when did that happened. That Tere and Todoelmundo are in love?” Juana Valentina asks, “why shouldn’t they his size doesn’t have too matter much. If they love one another or no.” Ruben tells her, “no there’s no obstacles for love too grow.” Manuel Efe and Juana Bautista, stare at both of them once again. Juana Bautista quickly changes the subject. “I want the movie to be full of intrigue and be mysterious. There’s about to commit a crime. A grand crime, something that is inevitable. Two people will be responsible. Its going to be bad, its going against all the rules of destiny. But something has overtaken those two beings. They are going to lose their path and conscience. So they can’t follow their road. Every road has crossroads, the salvation for both is. Is to both follow different distinctive roads. Those two people.”

Ruben and Juana Valentina glance at one another. Knowing full well she’s talking about them both. Juana Calidad tells her, “oh that’s scary its like your talking about a true story.” Juana Valentina tells her, “oh girl its just a scary story. That isn’t a scary story too me. Especially with the heats that’s here in corozal. That big bright sun that burns one every single day. It won’t be a horror movie its just impossible. Tere where’s the juice.” Manuel Efe tells them, “now then lets get back to the money. Well my friend Geovani Loteto. He needs a lot of masculine people. What say you Ruben, I highly recommeded my cousin here.” Juana Manny tells him, “oh yes Ruben.” Ruben asks, “hey why me?” Manuel Efe tells him, “well he needs more male actors. Hey its 14000 Rubencho.” The girls utter, “oh yes Ruben come on do it if you can.” Dona Dona shows up and stares at all of them. “Manuel Efe come to my room now.” Ruben utters, “it was starting to get late and I was getting worried.” Manuel Efe tells him, “Rubencho Rubencho she called her nephew not the son. Hey think about it clearly its 14000.” Once he’s gone Juana Valentina utters, “he’s an annoying idiot.” Juana Manny tells them, “well I think we should cancel that party.”

In the bedroom, Manuel Efe asks. “So how may I help you out aunt?” Dona Dona tells him, “for nothing nephew but I have been thinking about you. In your life, I want to talk seriously about your life.” Manuel Efe tells her, “my life and why does my life have too change?” Dona Dona tells him, “you were very happy in european right? The only thing that you were missing was your family. That is why you returned.” Manuel Efe asks, “you think that’s little aunt?” Dona Dona tells him, “no its quite understandable. Having a home life, makes one feel stable and secure.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes that’s exactly.” Dona Dona tells him, “but son you live at a hotel. That’s not good for you, I think you should be home with my brother. With your mother and sisters. You should live with your family.” Manuel Efe tells her, “well I am living with my family. I’m living with you aunt, my uncle Calixto, my cousin Ruben. Plus in Sahagun, I can’t finish off my plan of vengence in regards to the Juanas.” Dona Dona tells him, “your ruining your life chasing after that older girl.” Manuel Efe tells her, “I thought we were united in this. We had a plan, we were a team.” Dona Dona tells him, “well of course we still are Manuel Efe we are. I just think, that you should share your time as well with your family in sahagun. Later on you can return to corozal, later we can continue trying to get those bastards out of here.” Manuel Efe tells her, “right now I simply can’t leave.” Dona Dona asks, “what do you mean you can’t leave now?” Manuel Efe tells her, “aunt I’m in an important part in this search. I know exactly who the man is, that Juana Valentina is in love with. I’m also close to getting my vengence with the Juanas. I’m not leaving. Plus I can’t leave anyway, I’m going to part of an important part in a movie.” He takes off and she yells out. “Manuel Efe Manuel Efe daaa. If this guy talks to that european guy I’m screwed. Hey Ophelia girl come here.” Ophelia yells out, “yes girl.” Dona Dona tells her, “close the door now then. Go now, I don’t care about the time. Go anywhere and find me this. Find me two glass deer eyes. You know what that is right? Its a rock that looks like an eye.” Ophelia tells her, “yes.” Dona Dona tells her, “now then get me two. Make sure they are not plastic, they must be real. Now then run and get it for me. Once she’s gone she utters. Considering the situation, I only have the intense desire.”

Over at the dolorosa, Geovani offers the group cigars. Poncho utters, “well thank you.” Geovani tells them, “this is my friend Franco he’s here to help me out with the location shoots.” The guys are there as well, and shake his hands. Franco tells them, “nice too meet you all.” Geovani tells them, “its great that he has arrived.” Orlando tells him, “if you need anything at any time just look for us.” Poncho tells him, “I’m the co-owner of the dolorosa. My father ownes this place.” Miguel tells the guys, “you can understand him clearly when he chews his cigar.” Geovani tells them, “now then Franco is a great cinemtographer. He came with me, 23 years ago. The movie was about an assisination plot.” Poncho tells them, “oh yes guys I’m starting to understand a bit of italian. They are going to film a movie with a lot of parrots.” Octavio tells him, “oh you and your parrots Poncho. Oh come on Geovani and his friend here are serious movie people. So when is the movie going too start?” Geovani laughs, and tells them. “Well everyone will be arriving tomorrow. About in a week the movie will begin.” Octavio utters, “in one week.” Mauricio gets up, “now then my father the future governer of the deparment of sucre. They were fundamental in giving these folks permission to film here.” Octavio utters, “great here the politician’s son has begun his father’s campaign once again.” Mauricio grabs Octavio, and then releases him. “Well I’m guessing that this permission, might get us some perks yes or no sir Don Loteto? Well getting the people of corozal to be in your movie.” Octavio tells him, “yes people like us.” Geovani tells Franco, “they want to be a part of the movie. Yes yes, you see were going to need a lot of people. I’m going to need beautiful girls.” Poncho tells him, “well then we have great looking girls like the Juanas. So don’t you worry, they are very beautiful. Plus my favorite Terezalsura.” Octavio tells them, “oh yes that is true.” Poncho asks his father, “hey dad more liquor for the men.” Orlando ask, “Mr. Geovani have you always been in the movie industry.” Geovani tells them, “yes ever since I’ve lived in Napel I moved too Rome. But I have always done various other jobs. Even done theatre productions, opera shows, and even musical jobs. That are quite popular.” Miguel asks, “hey stop the cart. You mentioned musical jobs.” Geovani tells them, “yes I have produced many grand singers.” Miguel tells him, “well Juana Matilde is a great singer.”

Back at the salguero house. Juana Matilde tells Calixto, “father it seems were going to be in a european movie. Its been made by some italian guys. Can you believe that, your daughters being famous in italy.” Calixto tells them, “now make sure that Dona doesn’t find out that you all are involved in that. She has it in her head, that european men are immoral. She’s even trying to get them out of town.” Juana Bautista tells him, “father there are immoral people everywhere. Not just in europe, it doesn’t matter people’s origins.” Calixto tells them, “well yes that is exactly what I’ve been trying to tell her. But its so very hard to convince her. You all know how she gets.” Juana Calidad tells him, “father they are offering 14000.” Calixto tells them, “really then where do I sign up.” Juana Manny tells him, “well apparently they want to hire Ruben here.” Calixto asks, “and Ruben where did that notion to become an actor come from.” Ruben tells her, “maybe its coming from you or mother’s family. Say father have you talked to Judge Germias Guerra today?” Calixto tells him, “well no my comparde you see I’ve been at the ranch all day. We’re almost ready to collect the harvest. So how about those bankers and buyers?” Ruben tells him, “I have a meeting with them tomorrow.” Ophelia arrives and runs in, “oh excuse me.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh ave purisima.” Calixto asks, “and what is with the running?” Ruben tells them, “oh she’s probably doing a job for my mother.” Juana Matilde tells them, “yes I guess that’s what it is.”

Dona Dona looks at the rocks. “Well then good for you, now you may go to bed. Please close that door.” Ophelia tells her, “with pleasure seno.” Once she leaves, Dona Dona utters. “Now then I just hope Carmensita Tores, wasn’t faking using these.”

 

EPISODE 79

Judge Germias Guerra is talking with Margarita Cruz. “Are you sure nothing happened between the two of them?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “yes I do because Juana Valentina. I’ve noticed that she’s still has breasts out like this. Her looks are still a bit with anticipation. What I mean is when a woman has found the plentitude of love. A woman shows off her breasts, and moves her waists provocatable. Plus her looks are full of siren of satisfaction.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “as a role of his godfather. I have waited far too long, tomorrow morning I’m going to talk to Dona.”

That night, a fierce rain storm arrives. The girls wake up the next morning, Juana Manny tells Juana Bautista. “Oh its good that I don’t have to train today. Look is still raining.” Juana Bautista tells her, “it hasn’t stopped till three this morning. So are you going to get up then?” Juana Manny tells her, “no for what. I might as well continue sleeping.”

In the other room, Juana Calidad is up and cleaning the room. Which of course awakens Juana Matilde. “What’s going on?” Juana Calidad tells her, “oh I’m sorry it hasn’t stopped raining.” Juana Matilde tells her, “I didn’t even realize it had started raining.” Juana Calidad tells her, “it began around three this morning.” Juana Matilde tells her, “Juana Calidad is way too early. Hey go back to bed and continue resting. Wait till it stops raning.” Then she gets back too bed.

In the other room, Tere tells Juana Valentina. “Man it hasn’t stopped not even once.” Juana Valentina tells her, “girl why bother getting up just go back too bed. With weather nobody’s going to get up early.” Tere tells her, “oh no way I’m going to get dressed. I’ll prepare breakfast, for everyone is going to have too eat.”

Downstairs Calixto gets up, “hey Dona its been raining since three this morning. I had to go to the ranch early today, but since its raining. I’ll wait a bit before getting up. Hopefully it will stop.” Dona’s bed is empty. She’s in her sewing room, she’s simply utters in her head. “It must continue raining, it must continue raining.”

Geovani gets up and looks out the window. Yolanda gets up and sees him. “Hi Geovani you up so early?” Geovani tells her, “oh I’m used to getting up early. Most of the time, when we do a movie we get up around 5am.” Yolanda utters, “really umda.” Geovani tells her, “oh man its raining quite hard.” Yolanda tells him, “well you know what in december in these parts. It rains like anything, it will start then stop suddenly.” Geovani tells her, “well this is strange for this began at 3 in the morning.”

Over at the judge’s house, he’s having his coffee and pacing back and forth. “Just look at this weather, is it ever going too stop?” Margarita Cruz gets up and sees him. “Hello senor judge, only having that coffee. How about I fix you up some breakfast?” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “oh no thanks I don’t have any appetite for nothing else.” Margarita Cruz asks, “are you so worried over what you have to tell Dona?” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “oh like you can’t image it.” Margarita Cruz asks, “and when are you going to vist her judge.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “as soon as this blasted rain stops.”

Back at the salguero house, Ophelia is serving breakfast. Ruben asks, “when is this rain storm ever going too end.” Calixto shows up, “Ruben your mother isn’t in bed.” Ruben tells him, “she’s probably in the bathroom.” Calixto tells him, “no I checked there. In fact I’ve checked every single room.” Calixto tells him, “the only rooms I haven’t checked are the Juanas bedrooms. I know she wouldn’t be over there.” Ruben tells him, “well what if she went too church?” Calixto tells him, “no its been raining non-stop. Dona Dona where are you?” They enter the sewing room, they see her and read the sign. Don’t bother me, don’t talk to me. Leave me alone. Calixto utters, “leave me in peace leave me alone. Leave her alone for what?” Dona Dona in her head utters, “shut up you old man.” Ruben asks, “mother are you feeling alright?”

Upstairs Juana Matilde annoyed asks. “Why why do you insist on waking me early. Its not even eleven, now what is it?” Juana Valentina tells her, “why simply we have to find the italian guy for the movie.” Juana Matilde tells her, “oh the man with the movie. Do come on its pouring rain outside. Do you want too get wet?” Juana Bautista tells him, “oh come on the bells have alredy rung?” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Matilde do stop complaining. Lately all you want to do is sleep in Juana Matilde. Hey Tere do you know, if Dona Dona already had breakfast?” Tere tells her, “well the thing is Ruben and Don Calixto were looking for her this morning.” Juana Calidad asks, “they went out with this downpour?” Tere tells her, “it looks like it.” Juana Valentina tells them, “we have to go out.” Juana Manny ask, “were going out in this downpour?” Juana Matilde tells her, “see see I’m not the only one that asks that question.” Juana Bautisa tells her, “hey it will stop for its not going to rain for three months.” Juana Valentina tells them, “see if Juana Bautista says its so then its so. Now then I’m hungry, if that senora hasn’t eaten, then we should be able to eat now.” Tere tells them, “now then go on ahead girls. Juana Matilde are you going down.” Juana Matilde utters, “no.” Then they all head to the dinning room.”

Calixto tells Ruben, “listen if she’s doing this it means that she knows what she’s doing.” Ruben asks, “yes but what is she doing?” Calixto tells him, “I don’t know Dona Dona are you feeling alright?” In her head she repeats, “My intense desire, is that I never want this rain too stop.”

The judge returns inside his house. Margarita Cruz asks, “what happened?” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “the car didn’t want to start. With this downpour I can’t walk to the salguero house.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “well then I’ll go hail a cab.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “what go outside its like the heavens have a humongous hole.”

Calixto sees the girls in the diningroom, Juana Valentina asks. “What do you mean, how is she?” Calixto tells her, “she has her eyes closes and her fingers holding on tight to something. She doesn’t hear, or talk or understands nothing.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh saint astokio bendita.” Juana Manny tells them, “may god have her in the heavens. Well maybe she’s just sick?” Calixto asks, “sick of what sick of what? The sick people don’t put signs, so they won’t be bothered.”

Ruben is with Dona, “mother please react. Tell me too leave, then I’ll know that your fine. Listen here, if you don’t react I’m going to go get a doctor.” The girls go in, “Ruben may we see your mother.” Ruben tells her, “well she’s breathing regular and she has no fever. In any case, I’m going to call the doctor.” The girls touch her, Juana Calidad tells them. “She looks like a mummy.” Juana Bautista asks, “seno may we help you out with anything.” Juana Manny asks, “do you think she’s frozen.” Dona Dona yells in her head, “why don’t these shameless girls leave already.”

In the living room, Ruben hangs up the phone and heads to his father. “Thank you, now father the doctor will be arriving soon. At first he didn’t want too come, but I told him we would pay him double.” Calxito tells him, “last night when I arrived she was in her bed. She looked perfect.” Ruben asks, “before this has this ever happen ever.” Calixto tells him, “I’ve known her for 33 years never has this occured.”

The girls return, Ruben asks. “Is she the same?” Juana Valentina tells him, “she doesn’t talk she doesn’t move nothing. She doesn’t even answer when you talk too her. She’s like a statue.” Juana Manny tells them, “that’s a strange sign she put on.” Juana Calidad asks, “you don’t think she has an illness?” Calixto tells them, “well I hope not. After the indifference curse, and the crystal tears illness of Maria Delia. We’ve had so many sickness in corozal enough is enough.” Juana Bautista tells them, “you don’t think she’s been doing any satinic ritual that’s now fashionable?” Juana Calidad tells her, “hey don’t say those things Juana Bautista.”

Later that afternoon the doctor checks Dona Dona out. “What a strange illness, all her vitals check out. But its like she’s fifteen years old again.” Calixto asks, “have you seen a case such as this before?” The doctor tells him, “no never its quite strange.” Ruben asks, “well are you noticing anything strange. How is her temperature? The color of her skin, something that shows what’s going on?” The doctor tells him, “no she’s not showing any known symptons that are known.” Calixto asks, “there must be an explanation.” In her head Dona Dona utters, “if I lose my concentration I’m going to strangle you Mr. Salguero.”

Over at the pink house, Geovani is busy working. The phone rings and rings. Yolanda tells him, “Geovani why don’t you answer the phone.” Geovani tells her, “but this isn’t my house.” Yolanda tells him, “remember I’m not suppose too be here.” Geovani tells her, “oh yes yes that’s true. Oh hello Franco its you, welcome to Colombia. Are you with all the equipment? Oh good, perfect your at the airport see you soon arrivardci. Now then the people have arrived in Colombia. I mentioned this number, to the people that are in Barranquilla. They will call me, when they arrive at the hotel. It doesn’t bother you.” Yolanda tells him, “sure no problem are there any problems?” Geovani tells her, “well no they are going to wait till the rain stops so they can come to the corozal airport. Oh what a rain storm.” Yolanda tells him, “yes this rain is strange for its lasting quite some time. Oh Geovani don’t forget your coffee.”

Over at the salguero house, Tere is trying to get Dona too eat. “Oh please seno at least eat one item.” Ruben tells her, “please mother eat your going to get sick.” Tere tells her, “now then why don’t you eat by yourself but at least eat girl. Oh do eat something.” Ruben tells her, “she’s like an alive statue.” Tere tells him, “too continue living she must eat.” Ruben then picks up the plate. “Remember when I was young, when I was a child. You would feed me like this, now then have a bite for me and dad. Please mother how about for evedo? Terezalsura nothing.”

The girls are sitting in the livingroom, “you know something I didn’t want to say this in front of Don Calixto and Ruben but. I think this has too do with her head.” Juana Manny asks, “what your trying to say is Dona Dona she went crazy?” Juana Valentina tells them, “well not crazy but what if she got a shock or something? The doctor said she’s physically fine. She has no known sickeness, nothing of the sort. So what type of illness does she have? It has to be a mental issue.” Juana Matilde tells them, “oh girl but poor thing.” Juana Valentina blesses herself, “oh please let this pass let me be mistaken.” Juana Calidad in tears asks, “oh dear lord you don’t think Dona Dona became crazy because of us? You know she was always complanining. You know because we were always making noises. Maybe its all our fault.” Juana Bautista tells her, “no Juana Calidad if that was to happen. She would have gone crazy at the beginning. Not now, since we are already used to living together.” Juana Matilde tells her, “now we don’t even make any noises anyway. She even stopped screaming as well.” Juana Valentina tells them, “yes so what your saying is just exaggerations.” Ruben tells them, “mother hasn’t eaten nothing. She didn’t even open her mouth to insult Terezalsura. Where’s father?” Juana Valentina tells him, “he’s talking with his friend at the ranch. To say he’s not going to the ranch today.” Juana Matilde utters, “oh poor thing.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well with what occured with your mother. He has no head to think of nothing else.” Juana Manny tells him, “plus with this rain storm its just impossible to leave.” Juana Matilde utters, “yes that’s true.” Juana Manny tells them, “well were all dressed and can’t go anywhere. That italian fellow is going to get really bored waiting for us.” Juana Valentina tells them, “listen he’s going to understand why we couldn’t go. Because of this down pour falling. Listen if we arrive late, than we arrive late. Now tell me what is really going on?” Juana Bautista tells her, “this seems to go on for a long time but it has too stop.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh dear lord please stop this rainstorm. There’s 14000 at risk.”

Judge Germias Guerra is so furious, he slams the door. “Man this is unbelieveable I’ve never seen it rain so much. It looks like it just won’t stop.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “Mr. Judge calm yourself please you might get something. Or even an ulcer.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “I have to talk to Dona. I have to finish this pressure that’s pressing against my chest.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “man this rain that just doesn’t want too let up.” Judge Germias Guerra grabs his hat and umbrella. “I can’t take this anymore, the hell with the rain.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “listen you told me one can’t go out. Its just crazy.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “I’m going to try one more time to see if the car works. If it doesn’t work, I don’t care I’m going to go walking there.”

In the end the girls are playing cards in the living room. Juana Valentina gives Calixto a glass of rum. “Here you go sit down and try to relax. Don’t you worry.” He walks to his bedroom, Juana Valentina tells them. “Oh its so sad to see him that way. I just think that soon she has to react. She’s going to get tired, plus not a normal person can hold that position. Without eating or drinking nothing. I think if has nothing to do with the head. She just has to react somehow. I’m just thinking.” Juana Matilde tells them, “well I don’t know but what’s going too happen to us now. Were going to leave that italian guy in the air.” Juana Bautista tells them, “I think we should call the pink house.” Maurico shows up, Juana Manny utters. “Hi Maudi.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh dear lord how could you out with this downpour.” Mauricio tells her, “hey don’t you worry my love I came in my car. Plus I didn’t get that wet, the worst part is the nonvisablity. The water forms like a curtain in front of the truck.” Juana Calidad gives him a rum. Juana Manny tells them, “you know I really don’t know how it is around here. But in sahagun I’ve never seen rain quite like this. It hasn’t stopped raining for one single minute no fregue.” Mauricio tells her, “listen here Juana Manny it rains but its not this normal. Apparently every zone its raining. Juana Valentina asks, “why would that be.” Juana Calidad utters, “oh dear lord its the second world universe opening up.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Calidad your so tragic its just a little rain that’s come down. In one minute it just has to stop raining. You just have to have patience that’s all.” Mauricio tells them, “now then I’ve come to ask if you guys. Well what to go anywhere to do something today.” Juana Matilde puts her cards down, and tells her. “Oh great Maudi we have a very important meeting. Over at the pink house today.” Juana Valentina tells them, “listen its best we don’t go today. What if Ruben or Don Calixto needs us here for something?” Juana Bautista tells them, “now I’ve talked to the italian fellow. He says its good, and that when the rain stops we will meet up with him.” Juana Valentina tells them, “see girls.” Juana Matilde asks, “what normal situation Juana Valentina are you talking too me about? I don’t understand.” Juana Manny tells her, “oh you with Dona Dona. Man your so forgetful.”

Mauricio ask, “what happened with Dona Dona?” Juana Matilde tells him, “nothing.” Juana Calidad shhs all of them when Calixto shows up. Mauricio tells him, “well hello Don Calixto how are you today?” Calixto asks, “and your father Carmichael how goes the campaign?” Mauricio tells him, “everything is great Don Calixto. I came by to say, that my truck is available if you need it.” Calixto tells him, “oh thank you thank you but no. Nothing she’s still the same, doesn’t move one single bit.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh Mauricio you don’t know. This morning we found Dona like this, she doesn’t do nothing. Hey leave me I’m telling Mauricio. She’s been like this since this morning, or who knows what time it is. We just don’t know.” Mauricio asks, “well what’s happened with her?” Juana Bautista tells her, “yes that is the question were all asking ourselves. We don’t have a clue.” Judge Germias Guerra arrives, Calixto yells out. “Comparde why did you come out with this rainstorm.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “listen I need to talk urgently with Dona.” Calixto tells him, “well the thing is you can talk all you want. But I don’t know, if she’s going to respond too you.” Juana Valentina gets pretty nervous.

Tere is still with Dona Dona. “Todoelmundo nobody knows what is going on with this senora.” Todoelmundo tells her, “what’s going on is that she’s not moving. Her fists are really tight, her eyes are closed.” Tere asks, “in your life have you seen or read a case such as this?” Todoelmundo tells her, “let me see something Terezalsura. I remember a case in mumbai, where a man was turned into a tree. His feet began to grow tree stumbs, they were everywhere. But Dona Dona’s looks normal.” Tere asks, “well then what?” Todoelmundo tells her, “well then I’m like you and the entire world. I don’t know what’s going on.”

The girls have left the house with Mauricio. Calixto tells the judge, “comparde thanks so much for your coming. But I think its time to get some rest.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “listen its still raining out there. I at least can keep you company.” Ruben tells him, “old man I won’t be able to sleep tonight. Knowing my mother is in that state. She’s not awake, nor does she move.” Judge Germias Guerra tells them, “I simply don’t understand. In my life I’ve seen so many things but not like that.” Calixto asks, “hey comparde what exactly did you want to tell Dona anyway?” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “yes since being your comparde its my duty. To communicate things too you.” Ruben begins to get quite nervous. Calixto tells him, “well I’m also your comparde.” Judge Germias Guerra Gualberto tells him, “this issue I’m going to talk serious with Dona for now. I am going to wait, till she is ready to have a full conversation.” Ruben tells him, “old man I’m quite worried. My mother hasn’t eaten anything since she’s in that state. She doesn’t even move.” Calixto tells them, “seems like the following day she decided not to be human. She doesn’t eat, she doesn’t move or talk. In fact she doesn’t even go to the bathroom.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “I feel so impotent and not being able to help her out.” Ruben tells him, “now you understand how were feeling godfather. Sometimes people invent problems, that just don’t exist. Yes especially when these types of cirumstances arise. You realize that worries never fail. There are real and serious ones.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “oh yes you are correct on that point. Worries are all over the world, but some don’t get erased. Hey comparde, its been 20 hours since this downpour began.” Calixto tells him, “with the same intensity comparde. Now then thank you so much for being here and keeping us company but. I’m going to call a taxi, staying here will only tire you out. Ruben and I will keep watch on her. If there’s any change in Dona, we will advise you. Yes comparde yes.”

Over at the pink house, Manuel Efe is quite annoyed. “You made me come here, let me say its pouring like anything out there. I even had to leave my little car six blocks away from here. I had to do this so nobody would get suspicious. Now what was so important you wanted too tell me.” Yolanda tells him, “hey be quiet your going to wake up the italian guy. Secondly the Juanas were suppose to come today and they didn’t come. What happened?” Manuel Efe asks, “so they didn’t come?” Yolanda repeats, “no they didn’t come today.”Manuel Efe tells her, “hey weren’t they interested in working in this movie?” Yolanda tells him, “well apparently they cancelled because of this blasted rainstorm. Listen tomorrow night is the great night Manuel Efe. So many things are counting on you.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes so many difficult things depend on me. Don’t you worry about it. When I’m in charge of things, nothing will go wrong.” Yolanda tells him, “you have to make sure Ruben shows up here tomorrow night.” Manuel Efe tells her, “yes you can count on me. But these storms only happen in tropical locations.” Yolanda tells him, “listen no matter what life has too go. With or without this blasted water, Manuel Efe this is our last opportunity.”

The next morning, Juana Valentina sees the two. “Don’t tell me you two spent the entire night right here?” Calixto tells her,”yes here in the kitchen in the rooms everywhere.” Juana Valentina asks, “and any changes?” Ruben tells her, “nothing everything is just the same.” Juana Valentina ask, “are you sure she didn’t come for just a second?” Ruben tells her, “no nothing even if she did we didn’t notice nothing.” Calixto tells her, “well Ruben and I we took turns. I’m guessing we only slept a couple of hour last night. She’s the same, no word with her hands still tight.” Juana Valentina ask, “she hasn’t said a single thing Don Calixto not even a moan?” Calixto tells her, “not a single word. I’m going to contact her brother Manuel, to see if he has heard of this condition. Now then Juana Valentina how about you, organize a good breakfast for the night I had to endure well I am starving.” Juana Valentina tells him, “sure don’t you worry about a thing.” He takes off and she looks at Ruben. “The truth is, I didn’t sleep a wink neither. Well on and off, even with this rain continuing I just couldn’t sleep.” Ruben tells her, “oh I simply don’t know what’s going on with my mother. Now what ever happens will happen. She has always treated me with kindness and love. Even if she’s in a bad mood, for what I did or didn’t do. Always in her eyes, I saw the mothers look. Her gestures, now she doesn’t even look at me.” Juana Valentina tells him, “I want to help you but don’t know exactly what too do.” Ruben tells her, “well I know just loving me. When your by my side, I am able to confront what ever is there.” Juana Valentina uttes, “oh your silly now here. She kisses him and then asks, so in the end what happened with Judge Germias Guerra?” Ruben tells him, “well with the attitude of your father. I’m guessing they didn’t talk.” Ruben tells her, “no the judge didn’t want to talk to my father. His intentions were to talk to my mother.”

Juana Valentina asks, “are you sure about that?” Ruben tells her, “I’m sure of it.” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh no no no. Look I don’t know, we have to stop this any way that we can. Yes talk to him, and try to convince him that he is mistaken Ruben. What he thinks that’s going on between the two of us is a complete lie. I don’t know, but your going to have to do it. Do it before your mother recuperates.” Ruben tells her, “well I’m just hoping that mother recuperates.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well of course she’s going to get better. Don’t be silly, this is quite important. So your going to talk too him.” Ruben tells her, “I know that I’m going to talk to my godfather.” Juana Valentina asks again, “are you sure?” Ruben tells her, “yes.” Juana Valentina tells him, “now then I’m going to wake up my sisters. So we can all help prepare breakfast.” Ruben tells her, “no don’t bother waking them. Its just pouring out there still.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well we still have to visit the italian guy. Here were not doing anything to make some money. But if we head over to the pink house, to talk to the italian guys. We might be able to make some money. We can work in that movie.” Ruben tells her, “well the taxi drivers have decided not to work until this storm goes away. Not even Todoelmundo, and his motor-cycle will do any work today.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well then were going in Mauricio’s truck. Well then I haven’t told you yet, that I do love you. I love you so very much.” Ruben simply smiles.

In the bedroom, Calixto tells Dona. “Your brother couldn’t figure anything out either. When I met you Dona, you were the most beautiful girl in sahagun. You didn’t even look at me, it seems you didn’t even react to my presense. It took a while to understand, it was a tactic that you were using on me. That you did like me, from that moment on we did get along so great. I just loved to hear the sound of your laughter. Oh how I loved it, I loved it when we used to have great conversations. I loved your every suggestions, I even loved it when we fought. I just found you so very interesting, when we got married. I found out you were a great house wife, and that I would be the most happiest man in the world. For the rest of my days, then came Ruben Calixto. You gave me Ruben, I thought you had given me the heavens.” In her head she yells out, “stop talking to me like I’m dead Mr. Salguero. I am still alive.” Calixto tells her, “it just mortifies to see you like this Dona. Look would you react, if I told you I would send my daughters. Somewhere else to live, very far away. Well then if you don’t react with that Dona. It just means you are very sick.” Dona Dona utters, “oh your not going to get me to cry Mr. Salguero.”

Judge Germias Guerra is at home reading the paper. Margarita Cruz tells him, “oh Margarita Cruz you shouldn’t be going out there in this deluge.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “hey judge life has to go on. I needed some things for breakfast. Now then what happened, you didn’t have a good night.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “Margarita another sleepless night.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “but this morning I left and tried not to make any noise. I just thought you were asleep. Well did you not have a good conversation with Dona?” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “no.” Margarita Cruz ask, “what she didn’t believe you in regards of Juana Valentina and Ruben being in love?” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “no its not that its just that we didn’t talk.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “don’t tell me after all these years being a municipal country judge. You probably had so many legal battles. Don’t tell me, that you couldn’t talk to Dona Cuadradro.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “listen you just don’t understand I couldn’t talk to Dona.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “I just don’t understand.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “lets just say it was a one sided conversation. You could talk to her, but she couldn’t talk back.” Margarita Cruz tells him, “now I’m completely lost.” Judge Germias Guerra tells her, “Dona’s attitude has changed. She’s like this, with her eyes closed and her hands in a tight fist. Its like she’s concentrating on something, she doesn’t talk or move. She put a sign that simply said, not to bother her.” Margarita Cruz utters, “Dona did that?” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “I left the house after midnight and she was still like that. I just called my comparde over the phone an hour ago. Well she’s still like that, her attitude hasn’t changed. Margarita Cruz here I am talking, and your still carrying the groceries. I’m sorry, I’ll take them to the kitchen.” Margarita Cruz utters, “thank you. Once he’s gone she utters. The eyes shut hands in a fist, doesn’t move or talk. She’s concentrated on something, oh yes it seems she’s just like Carmenita Torres when she wants something.”

Over at the salguero house, Ruben tells Dona Dona. “Mother you have to get up and get something too eat.” Calixto tells her, “you can remain like that all you want but please. Just wake up and talk to us. Or at least get something too eat. Then you can get some rest.” Ruben asks, “mother if you like I’ll bring you your bed. I mean your part, I’ll put it in here. That way you can rest more securely, what do you say?” Calixto asks, “if you accept Ruben’s request move your head.” Ruben tells her, “if your not going to eat on your own. I’m going to force this food in your mouth. It would be like, when evedo needed to take his drugs.”

The girls are at the pink house. Geovani tells them, “now all the people have started arriving. The technical staff has arrived in Barranquilla. When they get themselves ready, they are going too head here to Corozal. Then we begin the screen tests.” Juana Manny asks, “well then why did we come then?” Geovani tells them, “I have to get too know the people we are considering for several roles. I need to make sure that you are interested in participating. Plus that your available at any possible moment.” Juana Valentina tells him, “well of course so Don Geovani. When ever you need us.” Juana Caliad tells him, “only if you pay well.” Juana Matilde tells them, “listen I don’t know I’m just saying. I feel pretty weird being here in this house. As a visitor.” Geovani asks, “why so strange?” Juana Bautista tells him, “well we used to live here. Until the present owner bought the house.” Juana Valentina asks, “are you sure the old owner well she will never return back here?” Geovani tells her, “now then lets write down every name and age that’s going to participate. We will start with you.” Juana Valentina tells him, “my name is Juana Valentina Echenique.”

Manuel Efe arrives all wet, “how is my aunt? My father was the one that called me. That’s why I came here very quickly. I ran to my european car, got in and drove here. Who cares about the rain, so how is she?” Calixto tells him, “she’s the same?” Manuel Efe tells him, “the same as what?” Calixto tells him, “the same since I talked too your father. This happen the day after yesterday. She went into that room, closed her eyes and tightened her fists. She’s concentrating in something.” Manuel Efe asks, “concentrating in what?” Calixto tells him, “that is what we don’t know.” Calixto tells him, “that is what we don’t know. You are asking the same questions. That we all have been asking ourselves in this house. Can you believe this.” Manuel Efe asks, “why haven’t you been asking yourselves?” Calixto tells him, “what do you mean we haven’t thought about that. Of course we have tried. Dona doesn’t want to open her mouth to even feed.” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen I want to talk too my aunt. I need to talk to her, please permit me.” Calixto tells him, “sure go on in and give it a try. If you manage to get her talking it will be a miracle.”

Ruben is inside trying to wake her up. “Mother why do you have your fists so tight. Do you have something inside. Mother if you don’t answer, I’m going to take a look. He tries, but her fists are very tight. Oh mother don’t do this too me. Mother don’t tell me, this is what you meant when you said. You wanted to die in december? Regarding the wedding, its still on and on schedule. Oh mother please react.” Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe is here.” Ruben angrily utters, “great its all that I needed.” Oh how is my aunt?” Ruben tells him, “the same.” Manuel Efe utters, “aunt aunt.” He tries to poke her awake. Aunt I’m your favorite nephew.” Ruben utters, “she knows that but she’s not going to talk.” Manuel Efe tells her, “aunt aunt tell me something aunt.” He tries to snap his fingers, trying to wake her up. Which annoys Ruben even more. “Stop that already its not working. Stop wasting your time, leave her alone.” Manuel Efe asks, “has she been this way for days. Without taking a shower?” Ruben tells him, “it seems she has become a french woman. Just like you like.” Manuel Efe tells him, “hey not all french people are the same. That’s just a cliche that was invented by the ignorant. Now talking about the europeans, the italian guy wants to talk too you. You have to meet him tonight, over at the pink house.” Ruben tells him, “I am not interested in talking with the italian guy.” Manuel Efe tells him, “Rubencho what if my aunt continues to be like this. What if you have to take her to another country, so they can take care of her in another hospital. That’s going to cost a lot of money. Listen were talking about, 14000. Its like a ring on the finger.” Ruben tells him, “well your correct on that point.” Manuel Efe asks, “so what am I going to tell that italian guy.” Ruben tells him, “everything depends on the circumstance.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well acting in a movie is quite simple. I will help you, regarding the language I’ll help you out there as well. We are talking about just 14000.” In her head Dona is screaming, “shut up nephew shut up.”

Over at the pink house Mauricio tells Geovani. “Now there was a tv show on the Juanas recently. They were all pretty spectacular, plus you can count on the entire town of corozal. Including that of my father, the future governer of the department of sucre.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Mauricio don’t start campaigning for your father in front of Geovani.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well Geovani I am a singer. In your movie, if you need a singer I am ready to serve you. Well I don’t know, but I’m just saying, I’ve watched several movies. There’s always someone singing in the background.” Juana Valentina tells him, “yes she sings quite beautifully.” Juana Manny tells him, “Mr. Geovani if your making an action movie. Well I am the boxer. Well I also know a bit of karate, and some fighting skills. I’m Bruce Willis of corozal.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well Juana Calidad here is great at acting. She knows a lot of poetry, plus she even acted in a theatre production.” Mauricio tells him, “with me.” Juana Calidad tells them, “hey no no leave me out of this trip. I dedicate myself to finances Mr. Loteto.” Juana Valentina tells him, “Juana Bautista is great if you do a mystery movie. She knows everything, she a fortune teller. She also reads palms, and reads tea/chocolate cups. Evening reading cards, she does a whole bunch of things.” Geovani asks, “and you beautiful springtime what do you do?” Juana Valentina tells him, “I will do what ever you want me too do. I can even be the girlfriend of the lead protagonist.” Geovani tells her, “so you want the lead in the movie.” Now then I’ll inform the director, and that way he can meet every one of you. The five of you are very beautiful and charming. I am sure all of you will be pregnant. Juana Calidad blesses herself, then he says. I mean in the movie.” Everyone then utters, “oh yes.” Geovani asks, “so four of you are the daughters of the salguero. So does that mean you are Dona’s daughters?” Juana Bautista tells him, “no we are related with the family but were not a part of hers.” Juana Matilde once again opens her mouth. “Oh yes our father well he made us.” Juana Valentina tells her, “Juana Matilde don’t tell Mr. Geovani those types of things. Why don’t you tell us instead, when are the directors arriving?” Geovan tells her, “when it stops raining.”

Todoelmundo arrives, “now then at least your mother. Isn’t lying on a bed or nails, or in a crystal glass surrounded by snakes. I think what’s going on with your mother, is something different all together excuse me.” Once gone, Manuel Efe begins his questioning. “Well I need too know cousin. Are you going to meet the italian guy yes or no?” Ruben tells him, “your being quite annoying.” Manuel Efe tells him, “here I am doing this for you and your family. Trying to help you out financially, and trying to get you out of this. Hey its 14000.” Calixto shows up, “I’m going to try again to get your mother to eat something. She just has too eat.” Ruben tells him, “well I just wish you luck. For she didn’t eat nothing, when Terezalsura and I tried this morning.” Calixto tells him, “well it won’t hurt trying it out.” Manuel Efe asks, “so what do I tell the italian guy?” Ruben angrily tells him, “what is it with you why the insistance. Fine then, I’ll go talk to the european guy. Only if my mother gets better.” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen if she won’t eat your father’s food. I’ll send her over, a nice smoked fish. You know how your mother just loves smoked fish. Everyone knows that, she won’t be capable of rejecting it. Now goodluck with your casting call with Geovani Loteto. I mean in the casting, daaa. Oh what a storm.” Then he takes off.

EPISODE 80

Over at the dolorosa Poncho tells the guys. “You guys are the only one’s that have entered the dolorosa in these two days.” Octavio tells him, “if it continues intead of liquor your going to have to sell towels.” Poncho tells him, “yes it seems that it is so. My father told me, that in all of corozal’s history it has never rained like this before.” Miguel tells him, “it hasn’t let down a single bit.” Orlando tells them, “nature is quite impossible to control. But man has been watching the way it has been changing. It is ready now, to predict what is coming our way. This downpour is quite strange, it just jumps out of the entire region’s history.” Octavio utters, “yes quite ilogical. Hey I now understand, why you and Juana Bautista got together. Only you two can understand one another.” Miguel tells them, “with this blasted rain my phone line stoped working. I’m going to see if I can talk to Juana Matilde. This one is worse.” Octavio utters, “mine is the same man it just doesn’t rain.” Orlando tells them, “it seem were in a soap opera done by Garcia Martes.”

The girls arrive, Juana Matilde utters. “Umda I’m all wet.” Octavio yells out, “come over here firecracker.” Miguel gives them all towels. Mauricio tells them, “hey we flew here. Well my truck ran, not as fast as that european’s car. Hey tell your father, to make an underground parking lot. Just look at me.” Poncho tells him, “how about I offer you a mango juice.” Mauricio tells him, “fine give us some.”

Octavio tells Juana Manny, “I tried talking too you but my house phone line didn’t work.” Juana Manny tells him, “hey this rain even ruined my training.” Octavio asks, “you still thinking about boxing my firecracker. Hey just forget about that.” Juana Manny tells him, “scary frog it has already been forgotten. I just need to be ready, jut in case I have to hit you again.” Octavio utters, “yeah right.” Juana Manny asks, “let me tell you something were going to be in that movie.”

Orlando asks, “so she doesn’t move a single bit.” Juana Bautista tells him, “well she breathes and moves slightly to show us that she’s still alive. We don’t know if she can hear and talk to us.” Orlando tells her, “with this city nothing surprises me anymore. This simple looses all its logic.” Juana Bautista asks, “you mean my love for me.” Orlando tells her, “caring and loving you but the good one. You can even read it in my palm.” Juana Bautista tells him, “oh I forgot too tell you soon were working in that movie.” Orlando tells him, “really.” Juana Calidad tells them, “hey no way you all can do this. I’m only going to deal with the finances.” Mauricio tells her, “well good for I wouldn’t be able to stand it. If one of those italian guys, look and touch you. I would be really jealous.” He tries to kiss her, she simply utters. “No no no not here.”

Juana Matilde tells them, “now then what did that italian guy tell us. Oh hold on, Juana Valentina what was it again. Oh yes now I remember. He told us, that we have to wait until all those european guys showed up. So we can do our screen tests, that is what he said.” Miguel tells them, “this fellow is also an entertainment promoter. He helps do small concerts, for popular singers. You know for those classical people.” Juana Valentina ask, “hey one minute and how do you know this? How did you find this out?” Poncho tells him, “well he came by last night. He talked about a bunch of things last night.” Juana Matilde utters, “really?” Juana Valentina tells him, “wait a minute an entertainer promoter of music.” Juana Matilde asks, “wait what’s going on if he’s a promoter of music. Then that of the movie? Hey Juana Valentina, what are you thinking about?” Miguel tells her, “the same thing I was imaging in.” Juana Valentina tells them, “all we have too do is talk with that italian guy.”

Over at the pink house, Geovani is on the phone. “Yes yes its still raining here. Just get everything ready, ok arreverchi. He tells Yolanda, they are going to wait in Barranquilla. If things go well, they will arrive tomorrow afternoon to Corozal.” Yolanda tells him, “oh Geovani I’m truly sorry for you. To come from italy, to here to just see this rain in corozal. Its going to stop anyday now.” Geovani tells her, “I am a bit troubled that I am here and not being able. To give you some privacy in your own house senora Yolanda.” Yolanda tells him, “oh no no don’t you worry about that. You know what does worry me. That your locked here all day and all night. How about you go out?” Geovani tells him, “well your friend Manuel Efe has invited me for drinks tonight. But with this downpour, who will want to leave their houses?” Yolanda tells him, “hey no don’t you worry Manuel Efe has a car. He will pick you up, then bring you right back here. Yes you should go out tonight.” Geovani tells her, “with this weather all that one wants too do is sleep. Plus I also have a lot of work to do.” He goes to his room, Yolanda utters. “Man Manuel Efe if you fail me tonight. I’m going to drag you all over the place with your ears of course.”

Manuel Efe is at the dolorosa. “Oh my friend Geovani Loteto, he is my grand friend. We are just doing the casting.” Juana Valentina tells him, “what we want is for him to hear Juana Matilde singing.” Manuel Efe asks, “what tonight?” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh yes tonight will be good.” Manuel Efe tells them, “oh yes it will the pearl of the night.” Juana Bautista asks, “what do you mean the pearl of the night?” Manuel Efe tells them, “well coincidently I invited Geovani Loteto for some drinks at the hotel. So tonight I’ll change locations, and just bring him here alright. Now then Poncho are your phones working, or are they like every small tropical town. With four drops it stops working.” Poncho tells him, “I’ll check to see if the connection works.”

Juana Calidad tells the group, “see I told you Manuel Efe is a good man. He’s going to help us out.” Juana Matilde tells him, “yes he might be a nice guy but I’m scared. If the presentation is going to be tonight, I don’t know what song too sing. I haven’t practiced, we need to find Lasador and his combo.” Octavio tells them, “if your going to need them the politician will have to get them.” Mauricio asks, “and why should I scary frog?” Octavio tells him, “the only one that calls me scary frog is her. If Lasador has to walk here, his acordian might get wet.” Manuel Efe is on the phone, “hello Geovani how are you. Talking is Manuel Efe Cuadradro.”

Over at the pink house, Yolanda asks. “So good news for you?” Geovani tells her, “it was your friend Manuel Efe. He insists that I go out with him tonight, to another location.” Yolanda tells him, “I insist Geovani you have to go out. Go out and distract yourself, forget all about the rain.” Geovani tells her, “yes I’ll accept you have every reason. It would do me go if I distract myself. Just like my friend Franco.” Yolanda tells him, “oh yes things are going to be really good. Yes your going to do this quite well. Now go and have a few drinks, your mood will change dramatically.” Geovani begins flirting with her then he tells her. “Well I just hope that it would stop raining.” Yolanda simply relieved utters, “oh yes of course.”

Over at the salguero house, Ruben is with his mother. “Now mother if you react, I’ll marry Maria Delia. As soon as we sell the harvest. Fine then, as soon as the harvest is sold I’ll marry Maria Delia. Mother if you don’t react, I won’t marry Maria Delia.” In her head she utters, “I will remind you of that promise Ruben Calixto. For now my intense desire, is that it doesn’t stop raining.”

In the living room, the girls have returned. “I’m sure that since he wrote down your names. He has already contracted you all.” Juana Calidad tells him, “I really hope so father for there’s a lot of money involved here. Can you image, what we can do with that money?” Juana Valentina tells them, “he hasn’t even mentioned how much were going to get paid or nothing. But I’m thinking, if its a real movie there’s money involved.” Juana Manny tells them, “well consider this they are europeans and they have a lot of green.” Juana Matilde asks, “what’s that?” Juana Manny tells her, “green as in cold cash bills.” Juana Matilde tells them, “well look I didn’t know the money was green. Hey father, I’m also going to do a concert.” Calixto asks, “what is this about a concert?” Juana Matilde tells him, “well the director of this movie. He’s also a music promoter, well Juana Valentina thought that maybe. Well that he might, give me my own concert.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey don’t jump on without having a horse underneath.” Juana Bautista tells her, “listen Juana Matilde is a fish and you can’t never take away her passion in dreaming. She sees life through rose coloured crystal balls. If there’s a possiblity that there’s going to be a concert. Well she’s already seeing neon lights appearing.” Juana Manny laughs, “once again Juana Bautista says thing I really don’t understand.” Juana Matilde tells him, “well I image if one does a concert one gets a lot of money father. Oh you have read the papers, those singers make a lot of money. Well father I really don’t know for sure, for I forget. Well I’m just saying its a lot of money.” Calixto tells them, “good then we have the movie. The concert then the harvest will be ready. Oh things are going to go great. We just have to wait till Dona changes her attitude.”

Ruben shows up, “oh father I threated her told her so many things. Even made her some promises and nothing. She’s still a statue like the one in the bible.” Then who shows up but Margarita Cruz and Judge Germias Guerra. Juana Manny tells her, “oh mother how are you doing?” Calixto asks, “oh hello you two but why. Why did you decide to come out in this weather?” Ruben glances over at Juana Valentina. Judge Germias Guerra asks, “now girls how are you all?” Juana Calidad utters, “ave maria purisima.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “Juana Valentina how are you doing?”‘ Juana Valentina simply utters, “fine judge.” Judge Germias Guerrra ask, “and you Ruben?” Ruben utters, “fine.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “and Dona how is she doing?” Calixto tells him, “well we manage to get her to swallow some soup. But she still remains the same.” Margarita Cruz beings coughing, “oh mom you shouldn’t have left the house. Just look at you.” Margarita Cruz tells her, “I needed to see Dona.” Calixto tells her, “there’s no need she’s like deaf and mute.” Margarita Cruz tells them, “I know all too well what I’m going to confront. So don’t you worry, I know more than you can image.” Inside the room, Dona in her head utters. “It has to continue raining, it must continue raining.”

Margarita Cruz stares at her, “I imaged you would be like this. Your just like Carmensita Torres. In the same position, the only difference is she’s not as old as you. I would bet that you have in your hands. The two eyes of a deer girl, oh your too old to be doing such things. Ruben and Calixto are very worried about you, now Dona tell me what exactly do you desire or want? Do you want the Juanas to leave the house? Do you want the past to be erased? So they won’t exist? I am completely sure, that good fortune was with Carmensita Torres. When she desired for something so intensely. Thing would occur for her, but it was just a coincident. If you think that by desiring something. Things are going to go smoothly, life would be very simple.”

In the livingroom, Judge Germias Guerra tells him. “Comparde Juana Valentina and Ruben were mentioning too me.” Juana Valentina gets up, “hey I don’t know about you all. But I want something than juice, how about it girls.” Judge Germias Guerra tells him, “Juana Valentina and Ruben were mentioning too me. That you want to celebrate the anniversay of your matrimony.” Calixto tells him, “well yes of course and your invited.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “I’d like to know if Margarita is also invited?” Juana Manny tells them, “yes sir listen if my mother isn’t invited. I’m not going to show up there.” Calixto tells her, “well of course she has been invited. Dona has to learn how to forgive, and that friendship. Is worth a lot more.” Juana Matilde tells him, “oh yes father that is true. But father you know something, well I don’t know. But I’m just saying. I just think, we should postpone the celebration. Listen with this downpour, people aren’t going to like leaving their homes. They won’t want to get wet.” Ruben tells them, “we shouldn’t even think about parties. While as long as mother is like that.” Margarita Cruz comes out, and tells them all. “Calixto may I speak too you in private.” Calixto asks, “and why is that?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “well I know exactly what’s wrong with Dona.” Everyone utters, “what?” Margarita Cruz tells them, “its going to be in private.” Juana Manny utters, “oh mommy.” Juana Bautista tells them, “we should make some tea. Shouldn’t we Juana Valentina.” Judge Germias Guerra asks, “now then how are you really godson?” Ruben utters, fine godfather.”

Over in the bedroom, Calixto tells her. “Now then Margarita Cruz we should be fine talking in here. Now then if you know what’s going on with Dona. You better tell me right now.” Margarita Cruz tells him, ” Dona desires something.” Calixto asks, “desires something? Is that all? She should have said something, instead of doing something such as this. Well what did she tell you?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “nothing she didn’t even open her mouth. Not even to say a baptisim.” Calixto tells her, “now come on enough with the games what is going on?” Margarita Cruz tells him, “she’s just like Carmensita Torres. I will explain, your going to have to give me a lot of patience Calixto. We have to go back, when we were teenagers in sahagun. Listen to me, with a lot of attention. Now we had a group of friends, among them was a girl by the name of Carmensita torres.”

Back at the dolorosa, Miguel tells them. “Well this guy is a european man who is used to seeing a grand show. So I suggest this…” Gualberto tells him, “the dolorosa an international place. Oh come off it Miguel.” Poncho asks, “and what do you have against the dolorosa?” Gualberto tells him, “I mean its not a big arena. Like those big international venues. Where are the lights, where are the sound systems. How about the big ochestra?” Octavio tells him, “listen Gualberto we don’t have to make a big deal about this. The business men, when they hear Juana Matilde sings they can just image the rest.” Gualberto ask, “and where is Mauricio Fuentelafria? Shouldn’t he be here helping us out?” Orlando tells him, “he went to get Lasador and the combo. Then he’s bringing back the Juanas. Plus remember we only have his truck.” Miguel tells him, “well Manuel Efe is in charge of bringing the european guy here.” Gualberto asks, “and who else is going to be coming to this spectacular international show?” Poncho tells him, “with this rain nobody.”

After the two leave, Calixto talks to Ruben. “That is what Margarita Cruz revealed too me. I even went back to talk to Dona. So I can further understand her. With a look, a gesture she could tell me. What she desired? All afternoon, I told her everything that came into my head. I talked of jewels, your wedding, a house for your sisters. A trip, everything but she wasn’t accepting anything.” Ruben asks, “and father do you know where we can find Carmensita Torres?” Calixto tells him, “there are two versions. One is that she’s living happily in a small town living with a miner. The other that she’s in heaven.” Ruben asks, “she’s dead?” Calixto tells him, “she desired to talk to god. Well she died doing so, well that is what they said.” Ruben asks, “so what does my mother desire? Oh father that simple can’t be.” Calixto tells him, “listen after that lightening hit me. It hit my belt do you recall, then your sisters appeared. I believe in everything.” Manuel Efe shows up, “Manuel Efe has arrived. Daaa in this house, that door is always opened. This rainstorm is terrible, well uncle how is my aunt?” Calixto utters, “she desires something.” He then goes to see her. Manuel Efe utters, “desiring something? Daaa at her age, its not good. Now then we need to talk.” Ruben tells him, “yes Juana Valentina told me something. You invited the italana guy to the dolorosa to hear Juana Matilde sing. Hey but doesn’t the italiana guy, not have a meeting with me?” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes thats why I came. I didn’t care, if I got wet. That the italian guy, decided to go to the dolorosa to hear Juana Matilde sing. That is why I came by.”

Yolanda is getting her room, to appear very romantic. She has a nice dress on, and she’s singing. “Oh my life, tonight Ruben Calixto your not going to escape from me.”

Manuel Efe tells Ruben, “now then the italian fellow told me too pick him up at nine. Yes its pretty late, but my guess is he wants to talk to you first.” Ruben tells him, “how can I go out in this rain storm.” Manuel Efe tells him, “listen I’ll take you no I can’t take you there. I have to take the Juanas to the dolorosa.” Ruben asks, “wasn’t Mauricio going to take the girls there?” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes but the thing is I don’t trust the truck that’s made in colombia. It just seems not trustworthy, with this rain it can damage his truck. It wets the distributor and there’s no brakes. No no for the security of your sisters. Its best that I take them there. Now then I’ll pick up the italian fellow at nine. Well after he has talked too you of course.” Ruben tells him, “fine then I’ll get todoelmundo too take me.” Manuel Efe tells him, “well then I’m off now remember its 14000. Juanas Juanas I’m leaving.”

Over at the pink house, Geovani knocks on the door. “Hello I just wanted to tell you, Manuel Efe should be arriving for me any minute now.” Yolanda tells him, “well enjoy yourself Geovani. Have a great time.” Geovani tells her, “yes you as well.” Yolanda utters, “oh yes I’m going to have a great time tonight. For here I’m waiting for you Ruben Calixto. Here I’m waiting for you.”

Somehow, the dolorosa is full of people. Juana Matilde shows up wearing a garbage bag. Miguel tells her, “oh you look so very beautiful.” Juana Matilde tells him, “hopefully I didn’t get too wet this is going to be a unforgetable night.” The girls all arrive, Juana Valentina utters. “Man this rain is so very boring.” Manuel Efe annoyed tells them, “oh yeah for me there was no plastic bag.” Octavio ask, “hey Fuentelafria didn’t you say you were going to bring them all?” Mauricio tells him, “the european guy said that we should split them up.” Manuel Efe tells them, “hey you wanted to bring them all in your truck. But these ladies should travel comfortably. Hey Poncho give me a specialty of the house.” Juana Valentina asks, “hey aren’t you suppose to get the italian guy?” Manuel Efe tells her, “oh yes I completely forgot. I’ll go get my best friend Geovani Loteto.” Juana Valentina yells out, “ok hurry and go get him.” Juana Calidad is the only one that yells out. “Thank you Manuel Efe.” Juana Manny tells them, “Manuel Efe is stranger than usual.” Octavio tells her, “he’s always been strange now sit down.” Juana Valentina all excited yells out, “that european guy is going to see Juana Matilde singing.”

Over at the house, dinner has been served and Ruben is finishing his coffee.” Todoelmundo is there to pick him up. “Todoelmundo I need to go to the pink house, to talk to the italian guy. Then later head to the dolorosa.” Todoelmundo tells him, “well if that’s the case we are going to have to go by antonio delgada’s house. Then go by the store of tancongredo. Then go across the economic store.” Ruben tells him, “but that’s a lot of turns.” Todoelmundo tells him, “yes those streets are under water. The motorcycle won’t pass by them, but around it yes.” Todoelmundo asks, “and your mother?” Ruben tells him, “she’s with my father.” Todoelmundo asks, “and how is your mother doing?” Ruben tells him, “well Todoelmundo the same as the rain.” Todoelmundo utters, “this rain is so strange. Were going to be like mount waialeale. That’s in hawaii, the name means rippling water or overflowing water. It rains 300 days in a year.” Ruben tells him, “continue telling me that but on the way there.” Todoelmundo tells him, “the only one’s that benefit from this rain. Is the manufactors of shades. Well those shades were actually made for man, to protect one from the sun not the rain. That occured in mesopotania in 304 million years. The was an extenstion of the vanecko. The word shades, come from the latin word umbra. That signifies shades, the whole world knows that.” Ruben tells him, “yes perfect but the italian guy is waiting for me so lets go now. Then later he’s heading to the dolorosa. So he can see Juana Matilde sing.”

As he leaving Maria Delia shows up. “Oh my Rubensito.” Ruben asks, “what is Maria Delia doing here its pouring like anything.” Maria Delia tells them, “man is it ever raining out there. Oh hello Rubensito I’m glad that I’ve found you here. How are you doing? Hello Todoelmundo, here oh I love you so Rubensito.” Ruben tells her, “Maria Delia you should have stayed in your warm house. Instead of going out in this rain storm.” Maria Delia tells him, “no mother brought me here so don’t you worry. Well someone mentioned how your mother is. Well I had to come here to see for myself. Oh its so terrible no, is she still in the room?” Ruben tells her, “yes she’s still in the sewing room.” Maria Delia tells him, “now then don’t leave for we need to talk ok. I’ll go see her, thank you todoelmundo.” Todoelmundo tells her, “no problem. Once she’s gone he asks. Well then what now?” Ruben tells him, “lets go before she come back. We have to go see the italian guy.” Then the two leave.

Geovani is putting away his things, and utters. “He’s late, always so late. Finally he’s here.” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh I thought you would be waiting for me outside my good friend.” Geovani tells him, “if I wait outside I’m going to get wet.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes yes so true.” Geovani asks, “you don’t think its best we cancel things?” Manuel Efe tells him, “oh no the whole world is waiting for you over there.” Geovani tells him, “I’ve never seen it rain in these parts so very bad. Hey give me this, now lets go.” Manuel Efe utters, “my bag great I’m going to get wet again. Oh were leaving.” Geovani yells out, “the car is closed.” Manuel Efe tells him, “yes lately I’ve gotten used to having the keys with me daaa.” Yolanda utters, “and here I thought he wouldn’t do it right. She turns off the lights, oh here tonight all that’s left is that Ruben Calixto arrives. Then its all up to me now. Well also counting on Manuel Efe.” She leaves the door ajar and goes too her room.

Over at the dolorosa, Juana Matilde tells them. “Oh man something is going to happen too me. He’s so late, I’m on the sixth drink of rum.” Juana Valentina tells her, “you better not get drunk girl.” Miguel tells her, “calm down with this weather traffic become quite difficult.” Mauricio sarcastically tells them, “yes especially with that exported car of Manuel Efe.” Juana Calidad tells him, “hey Mauricio enough don’t talk badly about our friend. We have to thank him, for this night. That italian guy, will be coming tonight to see Juana Matilde sing.” Juana Valentina goes over to Tere, “now then where is Todoelmundo isn’t he coming tonight.” Tere tells her, “well the thing is he’s taking Ruben over to the pink house tonight. He has to talk to the italian guy about the movie. That is what I understood.” Juana Valentina tells him, “you misunderstood Manuel Efe is bringing the italian guy here.” Juana Matilde yells out, “he’s here he’s here.” Manuel Efe tells them, “I went to get his friend at the hotel please everyone say hello too them. My grand friend Geovani Loteto, Poncho give them all some rum.” Juana Valentina simply utters, “now what does this signify?”

Over at the salguero house, Maria Delia is talking with Dona. While Calixto has fallen asleep. “I’m sorry I can’t do nothing for you Dona Dona. While at least I can entertain you. Umda it must be really boring being that way. Without even moving, now then where were we? Oh yes I told my mother. I didn’t think it was prudent, that I wear the same wedding dress as before. You know because of my father’s death and all. But she said, that it shouldn’t matter. So that will be no problem, I was thinking of having a smaller invitation printed up. It will be the same as before, it will announce the new date of the wedding. I’m just sad that the bishop isn’t there to marry us. But everything will be the same. The reception will be at the club. My sadness is that Rubensito still doesn’t want to learn how to fly a plane. Our honeymoon, will be in the same place as before. Just like we discussed, Dona Dona do you think Rubensito will eventually fly a plane.” Dona in her head screams, “shut her up shut her up Mr. Salguero. I’m loosing my concentration. I’m going to lose my desire for it too continue raining.” Maria Delia tells her, “oh yes I really do want him to learn how to fly a plane.”

Over at the dolorosa, Manuel Efe tells them. “When I went to Rome…” Juana Calidad tells him, “the vatican is in rome.” Manuel Efe continues his story, “Juana Bautista when I was in Rome.” Juana Valentina can’t wait, and picks up her purse. Tere asks, “girl where are you going?” Juana Valentina tells her, “I forgot something at home.” Tere tells her, “its still raining out there your crazy if you out there.” Juana Valentina tells her, “I’ll run home don’t you worry.” Tere grabs her, “no wait your not going anywhere. If I have to chain you up, your staying right here with me. Poncho Sarmiento give her a drink.” Juana Valentina tells her, “hey I’m not 15 years old.” Tere repeats, “hey your not going out in this rain storm.” Poncho tells her, “care for a whisky or rum?” Juana Valentina tells him, “oh no thank you.” Tere tells him, “just give her something.”

Over at the pink house, Ruben arrives. “Mr. Italiana man, I’m here my name is Ruben Salguero. We had a meeting, Mr. Italian man? Is anybody here?” Yolanda goes over locks the door and hides the key. Then she tells him, “good evening.” Ruben ask, “what does ths signify?” Yolanda tells him, “signify I was waiting for you my life.” Ruben asks, “weren’t you out of town? You had gone back to sincelejo.” Yolanda tells him, “well yes then I changed my mind.” Ruben tells her, “Yolanda listen we have nothing to talk about? I’ve told you a million times.” Yolanda tells him, “don’t you worry for we won’t be talking at all tonight.” Ruben tells her, “people are waiting for me?” Yolanda tells him, “oh do stop lying for I don’t believe you.” Ruben tells her, “I didn’t come by to see you. In fact I didn’t even know that you were here. I only came here, because I have a meeting with the italian fellow. To discuss the movie that’s all. Mr. Italian man, hello.” Yolanda tellshim, “we are going to do one thing. We are both going to wait for him alright. Lets go in my room.” Ruben tells her, “no way no how. Give me those keys.” Yolanda tells him, “you mean these one’s oh my life. Your going to have to take it from me by force.” Then she goes into the bedroom. Ruben tries to open the door, and can’t open it.”

Octavio is on stage, “now then ladies and gentlemen Mr. Italian man.” Miguel tells him, “this time its my turn. Ladies and gentlemen the great singer.” Mauricio gets up as well, “shut up you two you don’t know how to deal with the public. Ladies and gentelmen.” They both shut him up. Juana Valentina is fighting with Tere, Tere yells out. “Your not going anywhere?” Juana Valentina angrily tells her, “let me go.” Tere yells out, “your going out there over my dead body Juana Valentina. Now sit down right now. Plus what are you going to do anyway? What the hell is your story? What is your story?” Juana Valentina tells her, “let me go there’s no story.” Manuel Efe watches them and simply laughs.

Maria Delia talks and talks, “yes Rubensito and I are going to be very happy. Were going to give you lots of grandchildren.” Dona Dona screams, “no more shut her up. Someone please shut her up.” Maria Delia tells her, “oh you don’t know I almost forgot Willy wrote me. Its also dedicated to Rubensito, Manuel Efe and the Juanas. It will be on the book itself. I really don’t know how this issue is but, I’m guessing were going to get money somehow. Calixto has gotten up. Don Calixto do you know, Willy is finishing the book on me. All of us have been mentioned. But it doesn’t make any sense, the crystal tears were mine. Why does Manuel Efe and the rest have too appear in it. Even the Juanas are mentioned. I fully understand why Ruben is there, for were going to get married and all. The rest don’t even have to be in there. Well I don’t think its right.” Dona Dona yells out, “I’m going to strangle her I’m going to strangle her.” Maria Delia tells her, “I know that the Juanas are loved and all but. I don’t think any part should be about them. They are going to be in a few pages and all. Oh Dona Dona, hello Dona Dona.”

Over at the pink house, Ruben asks. “Fine then how far do you want to take this?” Yolanda tells him, “the question goes over doesn’t it.” Ruben angrily asks, “listen too me why are you constantly chasing after me.” Yolanda tells him, “well because I like you. I like you like, I have never liked another man in this world.” Ruben tells her, “let me tell you that I don’t want you. Plus I will never love you.” Yolanda tells her, “who said anything about love Ruben Calixto. Having your heart, simply doesn’t matter to me. I just want everything else, how about a kiss my life. One little kiss, dear heart.” Ruben falls on her, and he angrily kises her. “Listen here you want me, well fine here I am.” Yolanda laughs, but returns his kisses. Then who’s at the door, but Juana Valentina. “Oh Ruben open this door. Ruben I know that your in there.” Ruben scared utters, “oh its Juana Valentina.” Yolanda ask, “who cares if she sees you with a woman. Hey that’s just your sister.” Ruben yells out, “give me the keys now.” Yolanda utters, “here here are the keys.” Juana Valentina yells out, “hey I’m not an idiot you better open this door.” When he goes and opens the door, Juana Valentina enters. With her is todoelmundo, and they both see. That Ruben has his shirt open, and the Yolanda is in bed naked. Yolanda utters, “girl you came at a very bad time. Isn’t that right love?” Juana Valentina is furious, and is speechless. Ruben is beside himself. Todoelmundo simply tells them, “well look at that it stopped raining.” Ruben yells out, “Juana Valentina its best that we go now.” Juana Valentina yells out, “don’t you dare touch me.” Yolanda grinning tells him, “hey you don’t know but I’ve never seen a green penguin. Oh the things we see.” Todoelmundo annoyed leaves the house. Yolanda then burst out laughing.

At the dolorosa Poncho arrives and yells out. “Hey everyone the rain has stopped. Just look over towards the plaza.” Everyone then cheers, and they all hug one another. Toast are made as well.

Back at the salguero house, Dona Dona is cursing. She throws Maria Delia and Calixto out of the room. “Oh man this girl would drive anybody crazy. She can stop all the rivers from flowing. Oh man she talks and talks. Not even my intense desire, could shut that girl up.” Calixto in the end, takes Maria Delia to the door. Maria Delia ask, “but Dona Calixto what did I do wrong?’ Calixto tells her, “nothing dear now its best you head home. Look it has stopped raining dear. Now then say hello to your mother from us ok. I’ll tell Ruben you said hello bye.” Calixto goes straight to see Dona, “Dona you’ve reacted alright that’s great. Your even walking, your cured.” Dona Dona yells out, “get out get out get out. I’ll tell you when I’m cured again, now get out.” She shuts the doors again, Calixto yells out. “But Dona.”

Over at the dolorosa the show starts. Todoelmundo shows up with a very angry Juana Valentina. Manuel Efe sees Ruben as well, and knows something happened. Tere and Juana Bautista look at them. Then the music strikes Juana Manny starts dancing. Then Juana Bautista kisses Orlando. Then goes up, they have to practically force Juan Calidad up there. Then its Juana Valentina, trying to get away from Ruben. Manuel Efe also starts dancing. Juana Calidad is having so much fun, she raises her dress too high. She’s shows off her legs, and the guys are shocked. But Mauricio simply smiles, then he goes and stops her dancing. When Juana Calidad finds out, she burst out crying. He holds her, and then the music stops. For the rain has started once again. Manuel Efe yells out, “man the rain has started again.” They all boo.”

Back in the room, Dona Dona begins chanting again. “Blasted I want it to continue raining. Don’t stop raining, that is my biggest desire.”

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