Post by BK on May 9, 2023 21:21:05 GMT -5
Capitulo 1
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
EXT. JEWELRY STORE-DAY
JAVIER REYES, 28, a handsome man wearing a nice black suit on and black shoes, who has black hair and dark brown eyes, walks into the store with his friend, HECTOR CESPEDES, 28, a handsome man also but not as great as Javier is wearing the same colored suit and shoes.
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INT. JEWELRY STORE-DAY
Javier and Hector now walk over to the counter. The JEWELRY STORE OWNER heads over to attend to them.
JEWELRY STORE OWNER
Good day. Young men. How may I help you two today?
HECTOR
It’s just him. I’m just her to tag along as a good friend.
JEWELRY STORE OWNER
Okay. Alright then. How may I help you?
JAVIER
I’m looking for a shiny and beautiful ring to propose to my girlfriend of two years.
The Jewelry Store Owner face starts light up a bit.
JEWELRY STORE OWNER
Oh how wonderful. Well I got a few over here that will be off your liking. Follow me over here.
HECTOR
I’ll stay here. You go pick it.
JAVIER
Okay buddy.
She then leads over to the far end case and takes out a 4 karat one and shows it.
JEWELRY STORE OWNER
How about this one?
JAVIER
Not bad. But it’s not shiny enough.
JEWELRY STORE OWNER
Alright then. We’ll put that one away.
Another one is grabbed in shown and then onward until she goes through ten different rings before choosing the one he wanted.
That’s the one. Perfect. Her favorite color is light blue. Thank you.
JEWELRY STORE OWNER
Great. Sir. I’ll package it right up for you.
JAVIER
Thank you.
The two of them then head back to the front of the counter where she puts in a nice box and in a small pretty bag. He then pays for it and leaves the store with Hector.
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EXT. REYES WINES-DAY(STILL)
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INT. REYES WINES- CEO OFFICE- DAY
ALEJANDRO REYES, a man in his early 50s, wearing a black suited tie and black pants, is sitting in his chair looking over some files on his computer on how the wine sales and production are doing.
ALEJANDRO
We’re doing as better than ever. Production has increased tenfold and sales have increased by fifteen percent since the last few years.
A knock is then heard on the door. He gives the signal for the person to come in. It is VALENCIA, a young woman in her mid-20s, enters inside the office and closes the door.
VALENCIA
Hello President. I’m here to tell you there’s a board meeting in about an hour with the partners.
ALEJANDRO
Thank you. Valencia. For reminding me.
VALENCIA
Yes of course. Mr. President. If you need me, I’ll be right outside.
ALEJANDRO
Yes. Yes. And Valencia. Are Hector and my son back yet from their trip they didn’t want to tell me about.
VALENCIA
Oh yes. Manager Cespedes called me and they should be arriving back in twenty minutes and promised they won’t be late for the board meeting.
ALEJANDRO
Great. And one more thing. Valencia. Tell Adriana to come see me after the board meeting.
VALENCIA
Of course. Boss.
Valencia then heads out the door and closes it. Alejandro then searches through his computer to find files for the meeting and prints it out. He then leaves his office and closes it.
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INT. REYES WINE-ASSEMBLY LINE AREA-DAY
Several workers are working on the assembly line to bottle the wines and package the wines for delivery into the crates. A young woman, Adriana Villanueva, 28, in a black semi-formal dress and heels along with wearing a white lab coat, is walking around the area checking on the process and goes over to OMAR, an older man, looking to be in his 40s, who is working the handles and the buttons managing the assembly line.
OMAR
Miss Villanueva. What a sight to see. It’s been a while since I have seen you down here.
ADRIANA
Yes it has. I wish I could be here more being the supposedly operations manager of this company.
OMAR
No worries. I understand. Sometimes things get in the way.
ADRIANA
Yea I guess. How’s Elena and little Lolita?
OMAR
Doing fine. But …
Omar frowns a bit.
ADRIANA
What is it?
OMAR
The funds I make right now is not cutting it right now. Our family is now behind on bills.
ADRIANA
I’m so sorry. Omar. If I could do something to help, I could.
OMAR
Don’t worry about it. Miss Villanueva. Save your money. For your future wedding with the Vice President.
ADRIANA
Oh Omar. Like that is going to happen any time soon. I been waiting for about two years now. Besides he’s more worried about the company than me. One time he forget my birthday.
OMAR
Things happen. Being the Vice President of a well-established wine company is hard work.
ADRIANA
Yea I guess. Well keep up the good work. Omar.
OMAR
Thanks Miss. Hope to see you again one day. If you can.
ADRIANA
Of course. I’ll try my best.
Adriana then walks out. Omar continues his work.
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INT. REYES WINES-PARKING LOT-DAY
Javier and Hector have just got out of the car and rushes up the stairs.
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INT. REYES WINES- MEETING ROOM- DAY
Javier and Hector have just arrived at the nick of time as the door nearly closes and takes their seats along with five other people are already there and also including Alejandro and Adriana. Each of them have a binder containing information on it.
ALEJANDRO
Good timing. You two. Would have nearly missed it.
JAVIER
Yes dad. I mean President. Sorry we ran into a bit of traffic.
HECTOR
Yes. President.
ALEJANDRO
Now that everyone is here. Let’s start the meeting. Alright. Mr. Ballesteros. You’re up first.
MR. BALLESTEROS
Thank you. President Reyes. Well then. Ever since my restaurant has partnered with you, sales have been going through the roof. And sometimes we even run out.
ALEJANDRO
That’s great. Mr. and Mrs. Valdez. You two are next.
MR. VALDEZ
Thank you. President. Looking over these accounts. It seems the company is doing well.
MRS. VALDEZ
Our investment in your company is giving us much riches. Our kids went to the best private schools cause of that.
ALEJANDRO
It was no problem. As I told you, our company can be very trustworthy. I have to thank my son and my dear head company manager, Hector, for making sure that our accounts are in good standings.
HECTOR
Oh President. It’s such an honor. But it’s my job.
ALEJANDRO
And now. Ms. Fox.
MS. FOX
Most of you all are idiots and should read these accounts more carefully.
Another man, Mr. Avila, then along with the Valdezes and Mr. Ballesteros start to get frazzled after Ms. Fox Comment.
Excuse me. You gringa. Got no right.
MR. BALLASTEROS
Yea. I don’t ever know why the President let someone like you on the board.
MR. VALDEZ
I agree.
MRS. VALDEZ
I feel the same.
MS. FOX
Not only that most of you are idiots but stupid too. I can’t stay here anymore and listen to any more nonsense.
Ms. Fox gets out of the chair and runs towards the door. Alejandro then gets out of his and tries to stop her.
Please. Ms. Fox. Stay. Ignore them. I added you to my team of board members for a good reason.
MS. FOX
I’m sorry. I can handle like disagreements but being ridiculed for my race is uncalled for. I’m leaving.
She leaves out of the door and slams it.
Good riddance. We didn’t need that gringa.
Alejandro then walks back to the middle and slams the table hard.
ALEJANDRO
This meeting is adjourned. Considering what happened today. Uncalled for.
MR. BALLASTEROS/ MR. VALDEZ/ MRS. VALDEZ/ MR. AVILA
What!
MR. AVILA
We can’t end now. I haven’t got my word in.
ALEJANDRO
If it’s about how our company has improved your investments in your projects then I’m not hearing it. Everyone out except who works here. Now out!
MR. BALLASTEROS
Fine then. But this is not over.
MR. VALDEZ
We will finish what we need to talk about next time.
MRS. VALDEZ
Yes.
MR. AVILA
See you in the next month.
The four of them then walk out. Javier then gives the signal for Hector and Adriana to leave. They then walk out. The door is closed and he walks over to comfort his father.
You okay. Dad
Alejandro takes a breath.
I don’t know. Son.
Javier notices something is off because his father didn’t correct him to call him President.
What happened in the meeting really affected you. Usually you would say please call me President here.
ALEJANDRO
Yea it did. That was uncalled for. Mrs. Fox was our company’s first partner ever and was here for a long time. She didn’t deserve to be disrespected like that.
JAVIER
I get it dad. Let me take care of it.
ALEJANDRO
No. This is my problem. Beside I got someone else in mind.
JAVIER
You do?
ALEJANDRO
Of course I do. I’m the CEO of a renowned company. I know how to deal with things.
JAVIER
Okay. Papa. I’ll be in my office if you need someone to talk to.
ALEJANDRO
Got it son.
Javier leaves the room followed by Alejandro. The door is locked by one of the security guards after the two leave.
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INT. HECTOR’S OFFICE-DAY
Hector and Adriana have now arrived in his office and he locks the door. He smirks.
HECTOR
That was something. No matter. Time for us to have some fun.
He tries to grab Adriana in but she is not in the mood.
Not now Hector. The company just lost one of its good partners. And I know you were the root of it.
He grins.
What can I say? She had to be the scapegoat or our revenge can’t get into fruition. Mi amor.
ADRIANA
But not in other people’s expense. We were only trying to ruin the father and the son. I didn’t agree that others would be hurt in our quest.
HECTOR
Come on. Yea right. You know this coming in. It’s part of the risk. That Ms. Fox couldn’t be bribed or anything. She was super clean.
ADRIANA
You make a good point. Alright. Hector. Let’s have some fun. I need to get my mind off things.
HECTOR
My pleasure.
Adriana and Hector then closes up the curtains and start kiss passionately.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
INT. REYES WINES- JAVIER’S OFFICE-DAY
Javier is admiring the ring that he bought today.
JAVIER
I hope Adriana likes it. I know she’s been waiting. And now is the perfect time.
He smiles and puts it away and takes his phone out to call Adriana.
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INT. REYES WINE- HECTOR’S OFFICE-DAY
HECTOR
Here. Adriana. It’s your love sick puppy.
Adriana
Shut up. Hector.
Adriana answers the phone.
JAVIER
(on the phone)
Hey babe.
While she is on the phone, Hector kisses her neck seductively making her bite her lip in pleasure.
(on phone)
Hey Javi.
JAVIER
(on phone)
Adriana. You have any plans tonight?
ADRIANA
(on the phone)
No? And why are you asking this?
JAVIER
(on the phone)
I have a surprise. Pick you up at seven?
ADRIANA
(on the phone)
Yea sure.
JAVIER
(on the phone)
Alright see you then. But one more thing.
ADRIANA
(on the phone)
Tell me. What is it? Don’t beat around the bush.
JAVIER
(on the phone)
My father requests you in his office. He wanted to tell you after the board meeting but with what happened today. You know.
ADRIANA
(on the phone)
Okay. You know for what?
JAVIER
(on the phone)
Nope. I tried to question him but he said it is between you and him.
ADRIANA
(on the phone)
That sounds urgent.
JAVIER
(on the phone)
Head over now before he gets any more restless.
ADRIANA
(on the phone)
Okay. Javier. See you tonight.
JAVIER
(on the phone)
Yea tonight. Bye babe.
ADRIANA
Later sweetie.
Adriana then hangs up. Hector then walks over and kisses her neck again.
(con’td)
Not now. Hector. Javier says the President wants to see me.
Hector then rolls his eyes.
HECTOR
Wait. Why? You don’t think.
ADRIANA
Think what? Hector.
HECTOR
That he wants you.
ADRIANA
Hector. Ew gross.
HECTOR
Alejandro Reyes was a known playboy. I mean he cheated on his wife with your mother. And because of that. You ended with no family.
ADRIANA
Just stop it. Hector. I don’t think it’s going to lead there.
HECTOR
I’m just worried for you. Mi amor.
ADRIANA
I know. Hector. Bye.
HECTOR
One last kiss. Please.
ADRIANA
Fine. Hector.
They both kiss and Adriana walks out. Hector goes back to his desk to continue his work.
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INT. REYES WINES- ALEJANDRO’S OFFICE-DAY
Alejandro is standing in his office and hears the knock. He lets Adriana inside and closes the door.
ALEJANDRO
Adriana. Thank you for coming to see me.
ADRIANA
So what’s the emergency? Something wrong the wine delivery or something?
ALEJANDRO
Not exactly. Please sit down and let’s talk.
ADRIANA
Okay. President. Javier made it like it was so urgent.
Adriana takes a seat and Alejandro also.
ALEJANDRO
I only said it that way or else you wouldn’t come as soon as possible.
ADRIANA
Understood. President. So what is it?
ALEJANDRO
I need your help in something.
ADRIANA
What is it? President.
ALEJANDRO
My niece. She is finally coming home and needs someone who know the area well. Hector told me about it. You know San Bernando really well.
ADRIANA
So does Hector. But why me?
ALEJANDRO
Because he is a man and will probably try to flirt with her as all men do.
ADRIANA
You made a good point. But there’s no way I’m doing this for free.
ALEJANDRO
I understand. You worked hard here. Fine. I’ll give your bonus early.
ADRIANA
Thank you. So much. President.
ALEJANDRO
No problem. And treat her really well. If anything happens to her, you know what happens. She is like a daughter to me.
ADRIANA
Of course. President. I won’t let you down.
ALEJANDRO
So our business is done. Any more questions?
ADRIANA
Well Omar hasn’t been having some financial problems lately. And I don’t know why. The salary he has is enough for everything.
ALEJANDRO
Really? That’s unusual. Because I just had given him raise a few weeks ago. Something is off. Ms. Fox was right.
ADRIANA
She was?
ALEJANDRO
I believe so. I have to go fix things.
ADRIANA
Fix what?
ALEJANDRO
The situation with Ms. Fox. Tell everyone I will be back soon.
ADRIANA
Got it. President.
Alejandro grabs his keys and runs out.
ADRIANA
(cont’d)
That was strange. Well. I guess I’m done here. I have to get back to my work.
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EXT. FOX ACCOUNTING FIRM-DAY
Alejandro walks through the front doors.
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INT. FOX ACCOUNTING FIRM-LOBBY AREA-DAY
Alejandro then walks over to the front desk where LUCINDA, the receptionist is.
LUCINDA
Mr. Reyes. What a surprise? What bring you here?
ALEJANDRO
I need to talk with your boss. Urgently.
LUCINDA
I wish I could help you. But she has back to back meetings. Sorry.
ALEJANDRO
You know long those meetings will last.
LUCINDA
Almost the whole day. Maybe try coming back tonight.
ALEJANDRO
I can’t wait too long. It’s urgent. Extreme emergency.
LUCINDA
Again. I’m sorry. It’s either tonight or nothing.
ALEJANDRO
Well then. Thank you. Lucinda.
LUCINDA
No problem. Have a nice day. Mr. Reyes.
ALEJANDRO
You too. Lucinda.
Alejandro walks away and heads out through the door.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
INT. REYES WINES-HECTOR’S OFFICE-DAY
Hector had just finished chatting with Mr. Avila and hands him an envelope of money.
HECTOR
Thank for you discretion. And nice work attacking Ms. Fox. With that racist slur.
MR. AVILA
Of course. I owe you much. Hector.
HECTOR
If the President found out about your other business, I mean.
MR. AVILA
Yes. Alejandro would cut me from the board. And I do not want that.
HECTOR
Yes. Of course. Now off. And don’t mention this to no one.
MR. AVILA
I won’t.
HECTOR
Good. I bid you adieu.
MR. AVILA
The same to you.
HECTOR
Allows me to escort you out.
MR. AVILA
Thank you.
Hector escorts Mr. Avila out of the door. He then grabs his cell phone and calls for Adriana. She picks up.
(on phone)
Hi baby.
ADRIANA
(on phone)
Don’t “ Hi Baby” me. Remind you. We’re still at work.
HECTOR
(on phone)
So? It never stop us before in our past calls.
ADRIANA
(on phone)
Stop joking around. I’m actually busy now.
HECTOR
(on phone)
Let me guess. How to prepare yourself for that lovesick puppy today?
ADRIANA
(on the phone)
Ha ha ha. Very funny. That’s not it. I’m actually really busy with something important. Figuring how to please Alejandro’s niece when she arrives.
HECTOR
(on the phone)
That’s sweet babe. Looks like someone is trying to get into really good graces with the boss.
ADRIANA
(on the phone)
Just don’t. I don’t have time for your snarky comments today.
HECTOR
(on the phone)
What’s with the change? You always like my snarkiness. Has being with Javier made you soft?
ADRIANA
(on the phone)
That’s it. I really need to make to please the niece well. I don’t know if it goes well, I might get promoted or something.
HECTOR
(on the phone)
Well. I’ll let you get back to work. But see you tonight. I miss kissing and feeling you all over.
ADRIANA
(on the phone)
I can’t remember. Javier taking me out tonight.
HECTOR
(on the phone)
Make an excuse. I really want to bet with you tonight.
ADRIANA
( on the phone)
You know I can’t. Hector.
HECTOR
(on the phone)
I get it. Well tomorrow then. Kisses.
ADRIANA
(on the phone)
Bye.
Hector then hangs up the phone.
HECTOR
(to himself)
Well that was weird. Adriana doesn’t usually act the way. No matter at least I know she will always be mine and no one else.
He then gets back on his computer to work.
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INT. REYES’ WINES- JAVIER’S OFFICE-DAY
Javier had just welcomed a private investigator, Rogelio Villa, into this office and signals him to take a seat in front of him after closing and locking the door.
JAVIER
Well. Mr. Villa. I heard much of your work.
ROGELIO
Really? From who?
JAVIER
Just reading about you. But it’s really hard to find you. If it wasn’t for cousin’s recommendation of you, I don’t know how I could get you.
ROGELIO
Let’s just say I’m in high demand. And I have to say. Thank you. Vice President Reyes. It’s an honor to work with someone which such high class.
JAVIER
Oh thank you. But let’s get to the point. Why I need your services.
ROGELIO
Yes. Your cousin briefly mentioned a bit. I’m just wondering why not your father tell.
JAVIER
My father is getting to that age. I didn’t want to stress him too much.
ROGELIO
Understandable. Well give me the full details.
JAVIER
I have been looking at our records. And our accounts for the past three months are not reaching what is needed. And that is bad. That means our employees’ was a cut a bit.
ROGELIO
It may be normal. Things happen. I’m sure it will do better eventually.
JAVIER
That’s what I thought also. But the percentage keeps decreasing from those past three months. Something is off. I feel we have an infiltrator in our company.
ROGELIO
Yea. That is strange. Usually it would alternate with an increase and a decreased between the months.
JAVIER
Yes.
ROGELIO
Well. Don’t worry about anything. I’ll take care of this. I’ll find out what is going on and let you know.
JAVIER
Thank you. Mr. Villa. For everything.
ROGELIO
No need to thank me. Mr. Reyes. It’s part of the job.
JAVIER
Just Javier. Mr. Reyes is my father.
ROGELIO
Since we’re going to be working together, we should be informal. I prefer Rogelio.
JAVIER
Of course. Rogelio. Good luck.
ROGELIO
Luck has nothing to do with it. Thank you. Javier.
JAVIER
I’ll escort you out.
ROGELIO
No. It’s all right. And remember. You have my business card if you need to contact me.
JAVIER
Of course. Rogelio.
ROGELIO
Bye Javier.
Rogelio heads out of the office and closes the door. Javier then goes to lock it and grabs his ring box out of the drawer. He then opens it is gleaming with joy.
(to himself)
Today will be perfect. I’m proposing to my one true love.
Javier then smiles and daydreams for a few seconds. He closes the ring box and puts it away. After that then returns to work on his computer.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
INT. ROGELIO’S PRIVATE DETECTIVE AGENCY OFFICE-DAY
Rogelio is in his office looking over files of all employees and all financial accounts related to them on his computer that Javier has given him to figure out the infiltrator of the company.
ROGELIO
(to himself)
Looks like I got my work cut out for me. This is a lot to look through.
He uses his mouse and scrolls through everything examining it very carefully.
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INT. REYES WINES-HECTOR’S OFFICE-DAY
Hector is his office thinking back to first time when he revealed who Adriana was.
FLASHBACK TO:
INT. REYES WINES-HALLWAY-DAY
Hector sees Adriana in the hallway near his office and forcefully pulls her into his office and closes the door.
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INT. REYES WINES- HECTOR’S OFFICE-DAY
Adriana then pushes him away and slaps him as she arrives in the office after being forcefully pushed in.
ADRIANA
Hector! What the heck! Never touch me like that!
HECTOR
Excuse me. Don’t you speak to me with that tone! Since I can reveal I found about you. Eliana Valdez.
Hector throws folders of open files of her true identity and glares at her. Her eyes go in shock.
How?
HECTOR
I have my ways. Adriana. Or I mean Eliana.
ADRIANA
So what are you going to do about it?
HECTOR
Oh nothing. If you accept my offer.
Adriana seems confused a bit of Hector’s comment.
What offer? And what do you mean?
HECTOR
To join forces. We can both take down the Reyes family. I have a bone to pick with them also. After all, they destroyed both of our families while young.
ADRIANA
I don’t know about this. You don’t seem like a trustworthy person.
HECTOR
You don’t have to trust me. But come on. We have the same goals. Both of us want to ruin the Reyes family.
ADRIANA
Yes. I guess.
HECTOR
Come on. Adriana. Two minds will better than one.
ADRIANA
You made a good point. Alright. I accept the offer.
HECTOR
Great. Let’s shake hands on it.
ADRIANA
Of course. Before that, I want to make sure you better not take me down with you if our plan fails.
HECTOR
I promise. Because I know the risk if I betray you. And you do too.
ADRIANA
Alright. Let’s shake hands and seal the deal.
HECTOR
Fine with me.
Adriana and Hector shake hands to seal the deal. Hector flashes back to present day.
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INT. REYES WINES-HECTOR’S OFFICE-DAY
Hector is back to present day and ponders some more.
HECTOR
(to himself)
And eventually we fell in love in with each other. Oh Mi Amor. You are the one for me.
He starts to daydream.
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INT. REYES WINES-ADRIANA’S OFFICE-DAY
Adriana is in her office as she has just finished doing an itinerary for when Alejandro’s niece arrives. She then saves the file and then prints it.
ADRIANA
(to herself)
That should do. Hopefully the President will be proud of me and possibly trust me even more.
When the paper is done printing, she grabs it and puts into a folder and puts away in her drawers. That is when Omar burst through the door looking upset while Valencia tries to stop him.
VALENCIA
Omar! No! You can’t do… Sorry Adriana.
ADRIANA
It’s okay. Let him in. I’ll take care of it.
VALENCIA
Alright.
Valencia walks out and closes the door.
ADRIANA
Omar. Please sit down. And let’s talk.
OMAR
I think it’s better if I stand.
ADRIANA
Okay. Omar. Whatever is comfortable for you? Now take a breath and tell me what is bothering you? You’re usually don’t act this way.
OMAR
Yes. I’m so sorry interrupting like that. But what happened today really upset me.
ADRIANA
It’s okay. Talk to me. You know I’ll always understand you. Besides we come from the same background. Both of us work hard to get where we are.
OMAR
I’m just so upset. Got a call from Human Resources during my break that I have been fired. They found someone younger and with better qualifications.
ADRIANA
Omar. No. I’m so sorry.
OMAR
I know. This just sucks. How am I going to provide for my family now? With my age, it will be harder to find even a good job that is enough to provide.
ADRIANA
We have to do something. Maybe the President can convince them to change their minds.
OMAR
I did talk to him. But the superior of Human Resources refuses to change their minds.
ADRIANA
Well. He should try harder. There has to be a way.
OMAR
It’s okay. I’ll figure something out. Thank you for the talk.
ADRIANA
It’s no problem. Besides it is really nice talking to you. You’re kind of like a father to me.
OMAR
That’s sweet. I better get back to work since it’s my last day.
ADRIANA
Yea. Make the best of it. And good luck. Omar. On your future ventures.
OMAR
Thank you. Miss.
Omar leaves the office and closes the door. Adriana clutches her first in anger and pounds the table hard. She has fury in her eyes.
(furious tone)
Reyes! You strike again. Firing another innocent man again. You will pay. You will pay. I swear it on my dear father and mother.
She then calms down and bit and gets back to work.
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INT. REYES WINES- ALEJANDRO’S OFFICE-DAY
Alejandro is on the phone with LEON, a dear friend of his.
ALEJANDRO
Come on. Leon. You owe me. There has to be a way. Omar has been working for this company ever since my dad was the President.
LEON
Alejandro. I’m sorry. Things are out of my hand. Nowadays people want the young and out with the old.
ALEJANDRO
That’s ridiculous. Leon. I don’t want know no newbie I barely know.
LEON
You’ll get used to it. Alejandro. I used to be like that.
ALEJANDRO
You don’t understand. Omar is a family friend. I can’t let this happen to him.
LEON
And yet you let something happen to your dear older brother. Sebastian.
ALEJANDRO
How dare you? Leon. That was years ago. And I told you that info in confidence.
LEON
As I said. There’s nothing that can be done. It’s out of my hands.
ALEJANDRO
Thanks for nothing. Leon.
Alejandro slams the phone hanging up.
ALEJANDRO
(to himself)
Seriously. Can my day get any worse? First what happened with Ms. Fox and now a dear family friend is being unfairly fired. I have to do something.
He then sits back in his chair to start to think.
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INT. SALVADOR’S RESTAURANT-DINING ROOM-BOOTH AREA-DAY
GUILLERMO, a black hair man with brown eyes in his 30s, is with LEON, a brown hair man with hazel eyes, who is in his late 40s, and smiles. Leon had just been hung up by Alejandro and push his phone away.
LEON
Happy? I did what you asked.
Leon glares at him feeling unhappy of what he just did.
GUILLERMO
Yes. Hector would must appreciate this. Thank you for your help.
LEON
I had no choice. If my wife knew about my affair, she would end me.
GUILLERMO
Yes indeed. That would not be good. Alright. Thank you for your services. I must be off.
LEON
I thought you were paying.
GUILLERMO
Yea right. Considering what I did for you. It’s what you must do.
Guillermo heads off.
LEON
Ugh. That sly fox. No one tricks Leon Valdez. He’ll get it. One day.
Leon then raises his arm to get the check. A while later, he pays the bill and is given the receipt and heads out of the restaurant.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
EXT. FOX ACCOUNTING FIRM-NIGHT
Alejandro is waiting in his car when he sees Ms. Fox walking to her car and gets out hurrying over to her.
MS. FOX
Mr. Reyes. What are you doing here?
ALEJANDRO
We need to talk.
MS. FOX
There’s nothing to talk about.
ALEJANDRO
I think there is. You have to be back to the board again.
MS. FOX
I made up my mind. Mr. Reyes. If you don’t mind, I have somewhere to be.
ALEJANDRO
Give me five minutes. Please.
MS. FOX
Fine. Mr. Reyes. Go ahead. Your time starts now.
Ms. Fox then looks at her clock to check the time.
ALEJANDRO
I want to say. You were right. The financial accounts have been off lately.
She smiles and claps her hands in amazement.
MS. FOX
Wow. Mr. Reyes. You realized something.
ALEJANDRO
Yes. You don’t have to be like that. Ms. Fox.
MS. FOX
I can talk to you however I want. Consider how I was humiliated in the meeting and you didn’t dare say anything or do anything to stop it.
ALEJANDRO
Again. I’m sorry.
MS. FOX
Feeling sorry doesn’t do anything. Unless you act upon it.
ALEJANDRO
I will. I will call an emergency meeting tomorrow to clear things up.
MS. FOX
Nothing will fix that. I can’t stand those people. Mr. Reyes.
ALEJANDRO
What do you expect to do?
MS. FOX
What do you think I want you to do?
ALEJANDRO
You can’t possible think…
MS. FOX
Yes. Either those are out or I’m out.
ALEJANDRO
You’re not serious. Ms. Fox. I can’t just kick them out for no reason.
MS. FOX
Then find one or I’m not coming back as a partner of your company.
ALEJANDRO
You’re really that stubborn. Huh. Fine I don’t need you. I’m sure I’ll find someone better than you.
MS. FOX
Good luck. Then. Wish you all the best.
Ms. Fox gets into her car.
ALEJANDRO
Man oh man. Why does she have to be so stubborn? I can’t just.. kick those people out. Ugh.
Alejandro storms back into his car and drives off. After that, she drives her car out.
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INT. VIGILIO’S-DINING ROOM- NIGHT
Javier is on a date with Adriana. He is wearing a nice black suit and Adriana with a bright red dress. They are sipping their wine as they wait for their food to arrive.
JAVIER
Adri. You looked very nice today.
ADRIANA
You also. Javi. Not too bad also.
JAVIER
Thank you.
ADRIANA
Javier. What’s the surprise?
JAVIER
You’ll find soon enough. Trust me. You’ll like it.
ADRIANA
Come on. Javier. Just tell me. I’m already anxious enough.
JAVIER
Sorry I can’t.
ADRIANA
Fine. I’ll be patient.
JAVIER
Good. Now let’s toast. To a fruitful relationship.
ADRIANA
To a fruitful relationship.
Javier and Adriana clink their glasses together and sip. They then place their drink down. The WAITER then comes over and gets ready to set down the food.
(setting down the food)
For you. Sir. A steak with creamy garlic sauce, a side of steam vegetables, and whole grain rice. And you Miss. A braised salmon with red wine sauce, cream of corn, and garlic toast.
JAVIER
Thanks you. Sir.
ADRIANA
Thank you.
WAITER
If you need anything else, just call upon me.
JAVIER
We will.
ADRIANA
For sure.
The waiter then heads off.
Let’s dig in.
ADRIANA
I agree.
Javier and Adriana start to eat their food.
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INT. VIGILIO’S-DINING ROOM- NIGHT(LATER)
Javier is now his knees with his ring out and Adriana gasps in shock.
ADRIANA
Javier. No way.
JAVIER
I know it’s been a long time. And it’s time. I feel like you’re like the one for me. Adriana Villanueva. Would you marry me?
ADRIANA
Of course I will. You have made me the happiest woman in the woman.
Javier places the ring on Adriana and she stands out. The other people in the restaurant clapped in joy.
JAVIER
I love you. Adriana.
ADRIANA
I love you too. Javier.
JAVIER
Now let’s toast once again.
ADRIANA
I agree. To us being newly engaged
JAVIER
To us. Cheers.
ADRIANA
Cheers.
Javier and Adriana clink their glasses and then sip. They then return to eating their dessert.
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EXT. EXOTIC FLOWER BROTHEL-NIGHT
Rogelio is secretly hiding in his car taking a few shots of Mr. Avila entering into a brothel.
ROGELIO
I got you now. Avila. No one get out of the grasp of the great private detective Rogelio Villa. Time to get a closer look.
He get out of his car after locking it and alarming it safely and heads in with the camera.
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EXT. FOX MANSION-NIGHT-FRONT AREA
Ms. Fox opens the door to find that Mr. Valdez, Mrs. Valdez, and Mr. Ballesteros are standing in front of her. She looks a bit angry.
MS. FOX
Great. You three. Here to put more salt to the wound.
MR. VALDEZ
No. Could we come in?
MRS. VALDEZ
Yes. Because it’s getting a bit chilly out here. A bit.
MR. BALLASTEROS
You wouldn’t want to us to freeze to death. Don’t you?
MS. FOX
Maybe I do. Considering how you three all humiliated at the meeting along with Mr. Avila and then made fun of who I am.
MR. VALDEZ
We feel really bad about it. Please let us in. We’ll do anything for us to forgive you.
MRS. VALDEZ
And also you were right about us? We were bragging and kissing up.
MR. BALLASTEROS
And not thinking the importance of what the meeting was really about. Please. Besides you’re the best at money. President Reyes needs you. We all need you.
MS. FOX
Fine. Considering how sorry you three look. Alright. Come in. And then we can talk. And I’ll think about things.
MR. VALDEZ
Sounds good to me.
MRS. VALDEZ
Much obliged.
MR. BALLASTEROS
Thank you kindly.
MS. FOX
Alright. Let’s all head in.
All of them then head in followed by Ms. Fox who closes the door and locks it.
CUT TO:
EXT. REYES MANSION-FRONT AREA- NIGHT
Javier parks in his car. He then enters into his house with smiles and very loving eyes.
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INT. REYES MANSION-LIVING ROOM-NIGHT
Javier just jumps on the couch and spread his eyes. His eyes are in joy and he has a look of love. YOLANDA, the maid, then walks over.
YOLANDA
Young Master Javier. I’m guessing things turned out well.
JAVIER
Yes. It was amazing. Adriana accepted it.
YOLANDA
That’s great.
JAVIER
So where is father? I thought he would usually be home by now.
YOLANDA
Master Alejandro was in a bad mood when he got home. And didn’t want to eat and just went straight to bed.
JAVIER
Hmm. I wonder what happened. No matter. I’ll ask his tomorrow.
YOLANDA
Young Master Javier. Would you like me to make you a late night snack?
JAVIER
No I’m good. Pretty stuffed from dinner tonight.
YOLANDA
Okay. Master. See you tomorrow. Then. I got to get back to work.
JAVIER
Okay.
Javier continues to lay on the couch just daydreaming about what happened tonight.
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INT. LOFT BUILDING-HALLWAY-TOP FLOOR-NIGHT
Adriana has just come home holding a bouquet of red roses from Javier and sniffing them.
(to herself)
He’s so sweet. I just feel bad playing him like this. But it’s worth it. The Reyes family must go down.
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INT. LOFT BUILDING-ADRIANA’S LOFT-OUTSIDE THE DOOR-NIGHT
Adriana is getting ready to open the door when she sees someone from her past which causes her to drop the bouquet of flowers on the floor.
FADE OUT.
END OF EPISODE.