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Avance ‘Sueños de libertad’: Sube la temperatura entre Begoña y Gabriel en el capítulo 385 (3 de septiembre)
Begoña quiere que Gabriel pase la noche con ella... mañana miércoles 3 de septiembre en 'Sueños de libertad'.
El sol de la primera semana de septiembre caía sobre Toledo con una gentileza melancólica, una caricia dorada que prometía el fin del verano y la llegada de un otoño incierto. Era miércoles, 3 de septiembre, un día que para los habitantes de la colonia De la Reina se sentiría com ...
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Avance ‘Sueños de libertad’: Sube la temperatura entre Begoña y Gabriel en el capítulo 385 (3 de septiembre)
Begoña quiere que Gabriel pase la noche con ella... mañana miércoles 3 de septiembre en 'Sueños de libertad'.
El sol de la primera semana de septiembre caía sobre Toledo con una gentileza melancólica, una caricia dorada que prometía el fin del verano y la llegada de un otoño incierto. Era miércoles, 3 de septiembre, un día que para los habitantes de la colonia De la Reina se sentiría com ...
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00:00Preview of Dreams of Freedom
00:02The temperature rises between Begonia and Gabriel in Chapter 385, September 3rd.
00:09Begonia wants Gabriel to spend the night with her.
00:13Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3rd, in Dreams of Freedom.
00:18The sun of the first week of September fell on Toledo with a melancholic gentleness,
00:23a golden caress that promised the end of summer and the arrival of an uncertain autumn.
00:30It was Wednesday, September 3rd, a day that for the inhabitants of Colonia de la Reina would feel like a crossroads.
00:38A moment suspended in time where everyone's dreams of freedom would violently collide with the bars of reality.
00:47The leaves of the trees began to turn ochre and yellow, a perfect reflection of the souls that walked those streets.
00:54Some withering in silence, others burning with the intensity of a last, desperate flowering.
01:00For Begonia Montez, freedom had the flavor of fresh grass and the sound of a girl's laughter.
01:10The park, far from the industrial hum of the factory and the oppressive shadows of the queen's mansion, was a sanctuary.
01:19Gabriel de la Vega had orchestrated this surprise with the precision of a conductor who knows every note of a heart.
01:25A checkered tablecloth spread out on the grass, a wicker basket brimming with simple delicacies, still warm Spanish omelet, crusty bread, fresh fruit and homemade lemonade that sparkled in the sun.
01:38And most importantly, the presence of Julia, whose joy was a bomb for any wound.
01:48Higher, Gabriel, higher!
01:51The little girl screamed as he pushed her on the swing, her feet flying towards the clear, blue sky.
01:56Begonia watched them from the tablecloth, a genuine smile, the kind she didn't feel the need to fake, etched on her face.
02:06She saw the strength in Gabriel's arms, the tenderness in his gaze every time he addressed Julia, the infinite patience with which he answered her endless stream of questions.
02:18There was no trace of the darkness of Jesus, nor of the storm of passion and guilt that had been Haunders.
02:28With Gabriel, everything was light, calm, and overwhelming simplicity that disarmed her and rebuilt her at the same time.
02:37It was like learning to breathe again after having been on the verge of drowning.
02:43Julia ran to her with rosy cheeks and disheveled hair.
02:46She threw herself into his arms and Begonia hugged her tightly, inhaling the childlike scent of her hair.
02:55Did you see, Begonia? I almost touched a cloud.
02:58Gabriel says that if I eat the whole sandwich, next time I will fly to the moon.
03:04I am sure I will, Begonia replied, kissing his forehead.
03:09But first, let's eat.
03:10The three of them sat on the tablecloth, sharing the meal in an atmosphere of peaceful domesticity.
03:20They talked about trivial things, about Julia's school, about a funny dog that had run by, about the taste of strawberries.
03:27And in that triviality, Begonia found a depth that she had yearned for for years.
03:37This was life, she told herself.
03:39Not the intrigues, nor the secrets, nor the fortunes at stake.
03:43It was this, a piece of shared bread, a child's laugh, a hand reaching for yours on the tablecloth for no apparent reason.
03:54Gabriel brushed his fingers and a soft, warm electric current ran through his skin.
03:59It was not the scorching fire he felt with Andres, a passion that consumed and left ashes.
04:08It was the heat of a constant, comforting bonfire.
04:12He looked up and his eyes met hers.
04:16There was no torment in them, only a quiet adoration and a silent question.
04:23Julia, oblivious to the current flowing between the adults, had gotten up to chase a butterfly.
04:29She was a few meters away with her back to them, completely absorbed in her game.
04:36Thank you for this, Gabriel, Begonia whispered.
04:41I can't remember the last time I felt this way, this peaceful.
04:45You don't have to thank me for anything.
04:48Seeing you both smile is all I need, he replied.
04:52His voice was a deep, sincere murmur.
04:55You look like a picture, a picture of happiness.
04:59Maybe we are, she dared to say, and the weight of those words surprised her even.
05:07Gabriel approached slowly, giving her time to step back, to deny, to break the spell.
05:13But Begonia didn't move, she held his gaze, accepting the promise in it.
05:17When their lips met, it was a tender, exploratory kiss, devoid of the desperation of their previous encounters.
05:26It was a kiss of afternoon sun, of dawning certainties, a kiss that sealed a silent pact in front of the innocent witness that was Julia, who, having lost the butterfly, turned and saw them.
05:40The girl didn't say anything, she simply smiled as if it were the most natural thing in the world, as if she were watching the final piece of a puzzle fit into place.
05:53In that moment, the memory of Andres de la Reina, the man she had risked everything for, the epicenter of her pain and desire, vanished like mist at dawn.
06:05He was no longer an open wound, but a pale scar, the vestige of a past battle.
06:15The love she had felt for him was becoming just that, a memory.
06:20And the future, for the first time, bore the kind face and serene smile of Gabriel de la Vega.
06:25Freedom finally seemed possible.
06:31While Begonia found her peace in a park, in the offices of the Queen's perfumery, unease was the air in the air.
06:40Marta de la Reina stood before her father, Damien.
06:45In the imposing executive office, sketches, color samples, and proposed slogans for the launch of the new perfume were spread out on the polished mahogany table.
06:55A fragrance that bore the soul and absence of Fina.
07:01Marta tried to project a professionalism that she did not feel.
07:05Her voice sounded confident as she explained the marketing strategy, but her eyes betrayed a deep sadness.
07:12A void that no fragrance could fill.
07:15And for the graphic campaign I thought of something very different, she said, showing a test photograph.
07:20In it, Cristina, Luisa's young and enthusiastic assistant, posed with radiant naturalness.
07:32Her image represented freshness, modernity, a new beginning.
07:37I think her face conveys exactly what we need.
07:40The image of a new, independent woman who is not afraid to take control of her life.
07:45Damien nodded, genuinely impressed.
07:50His veteran businessman's eyes recognized the potential instantly.
07:55It's an excellent idea, my dear.
07:58Cristina has a special light, a strength that goes beyond the paper.
08:03It's perfect.
08:04It reflects the spirit of the company we want to build.
08:08A total success.
08:11Her father's approval, which would have filled her with pride at one time, today caused her a pang of pain.
08:19Every success in this project felt like a fine betrayal.
08:23The conversation, as was inevitable, turned to her.
08:26Have you heard anything more from Daphina?
08:30Damien asked cautiously, measuring the impact of his words.
08:36Marta sighed, and with that simple gesture, her entire facade of professionalism collapsed.
08:43Her shoulders slumped and her gaze fell to some invisible spot on the wall.
08:49I received a postcard this morning, her voice barely a whisper.
08:54From Paris.
08:56Paris.
08:58Well, that's wonderful, isn't it?
09:00It was always her dream.
09:02Yes, her dream, Marta repeated, and an unbearable bitterness colored her voice.
09:09She said that the city is beautiful, that she's found a small job in a bookstore in the Latin Quarter and that she paused,
09:15swallowing hard to contain her emotion, and that she has no intention of returning.
09:22Never.
09:22Never, never, echoed in the silence of the office with the force of a door closing forever.
09:30Damien rose from his chair and came around the table to put a hand on his daughter's shoulder.
09:34Marta, listen to me, I try to understand your pain.
09:41I really do, but that girl has chosen her path.
09:45You have to respect that and move forward.
09:47You're one of the queens.
09:49You're strong.
09:50You can't let this get you down.
09:51Her father's words, though well-intentioned, rang hollow.
09:58A clumsy attempt to put a band-aid on a hemorrhage.
10:02He couldn't comprehend the magnitude of his loss.
10:05She wasn't just an employee, or even a friend.
10:07Fina was the love of his life, the only person who had ever truly seen her, unfiltered by her last name or expectations.
10:16You don't understand, dad, she replied, looking away.
10:22It's not as easy as moving on.
10:26Every corner of this company, every bottle, every scent, everything reminds me of her.
10:32This new fragrance was her idea.
10:34She inspired it, and now I have to throw it out into the world like it's nothing, smile for the photos, and pretend my life hasn't fallen apart.
10:44Quote.
10:45Damien sighed, feeling helpless.
10:48He wanted to console his daughter, but he realized that the chasm between them was too great.
10:55Marta's spirits were at rock bottom, buried under layers of sorrow that he, with his pragmatic view of the world, was unable to excavate.
11:04The campaign would go ahead.
11:07The perfume would be a success, but his daughter, the light in her eyes was slowly fading.
11:15In the big house, in the living room where the portraits of ancestors looked on with grim indifference, Maria laid out for Andres a future he had never contemplated with her.
11:24Sitting in her wheelchair, with a determination in her eyes that belied the, Andres, we need to talk, she began, and the solemn tone of her voice immediately caught the attention of her husband, who was absentmindedly reading the newspaper.
11:44He put the paper aside.
11:51Is something wrong, Maria?
11:54No, it's nothing bad, it's something good.
11:57Or it could be.
11:58She took a deep breath, gathering her courage.
12:00I've been thinking a lot lately about us, about our future.
12:07I know that things between us have been complicated, and I know that biologically I can't give you a child.
12:14The subject was a minefield between them, a painful territory that they always avoided.
12:22Andres felt a twinge of discomfort, not knowing where she was going.
12:25Maria, you don't have to, let me finish, please, she interrupted gently.
12:34Just because I can't conceive doesn't mean we can't be parents.
12:39There are so many children in the world who need a home, a family, children who dream of having parents who love them.
12:47We could adopt Andres.
12:51The word hung in the air, laden with immense weight.
12:55Andres stared at her, trying to process the proposal.
13:00His initial surprise gave way to a whirlwind of thoughts.
13:05A child, the idea in the abstract had always appealed to him.
13:10A little being he could teach to ride a bike, to tell stories to at night.
13:16An air, but the reality was much more complex.
13:19His first doubt was practical, and he felt like a scoundrel for thinking it, but he couldn't help it.
13:28Maria, in your situation, he said, pointing awkwardly to the wheelchair.
13:32A child requires immense energy, constant care.
13:38Running after him, picking him up, bathing him.
13:41Do you think you'd be up to it?
13:43He saw the flash of pain in Maria's eyes at his lack of tact and instantly regretted it.
13:48But she's not Milano.
13:52Her determination was stronger than her wound.
13:55My ability to walk does not define my ability to love.
13:59Andres, I won't be able to chase after him in the park, that's true.
14:03But I will be able to hold him when he cries, read him stories until he falls asleep,
14:07teach him to be a good person, heal the wounds of his soul.
14:10For everything else, I would have you, and we would have help.
14:17Being parents is a team effort.
14:19He wasn't right.
14:21Of course.
14:22His argument was impeccable and full of moving force.
14:27And so the idea of being a father began to take root in him.
14:31A child.
14:32A reason to get up in the morning that wasn't the factory or bittersweet memories.
14:36A way to build something new and solid with Maria.
14:41To cement his marriage on something more than guilt and duty.
14:47Maybe it was the solution.
14:49Maybe a child could fill the void that Begonia had left in his heart.
14:53A void that refused to heal.
14:57I don't know what to say, Maria.
14:59You've taken me by surprise.
15:01I just want you to think about it, she said, reaching out and placing a hand on his.
15:06I'm not asking for an answer now, just that you don't close the door on the idea.
15:12Think about it, Andrew.
15:15Think of us as family.
15:17He laced his fingers through hers.
15:20The idea didn't bother him.
15:21In fact, a tiny seed of hope was beginning to sprout amidst the wasteland of his emotions.
15:30A new beginning, a chance at redemption.
15:33I will do it, he promised, and he meant it.
15:38I promise you I'll think about it carefully.
15:41But as he spoke those words, the face he saw in his mind was not that of an anonymous child,
15:45but that of Begonia, smiling as she cradled a baby who had his eyes.
15:53Freedom for him remained a dream haunted by ghosts from the past.
15:59The Merino Laboratory was a sanctuary of aromas, a place where alchemy and art met.
16:04Luis, his white coat impeccably pressed, held a small glass vial before Marta and Joaquin.
16:16Inside, an amber liquid contained his latest creation.
16:20It was called the King's Band, he announced with restrained pride.
16:23He sprayed a small amount onto a paper blotter and offered it to Marta first.
16:31She brought it to her nose, closed her eyes, and inhaled.
16:35Despite her apathy, she couldn't help but gasp in amazement.
16:40It was a masculine fragrance, woody and spicy,
16:43but with a note of the wild band that anchored it to the company's DNA.
16:48It was elegant, bold, and completely new.
16:51Louis, it's a marvel, Marta said.
16:55And for a moment a flash of her old passion for the business shone in her eyes.
17:02It's sophisticated, it's powerful, it'll sell itself.
17:06Wait, you haven't seen the best part yet, Luis said with an enigmatic smile.
17:11He took another blotting pad, impregnated it with the Queen's Band,
17:15the feminine fragrance that Fina had inspired, and then brought the two papers together.
17:21As they combined in the air, the two perfumes didn't fight each other,
17:27but merged to create a third fragrance, a completely unexpected olfactory symphony.
17:31It was warm, enveloping, the perfect union of masculine and feminine.
17:39Joaquin Silva was impressed.
17:42It's incredible.
17:44They complement each other perfectly.
17:46It's a genius idea, brother.
17:49Two perfumes that work separately, but together create something magical.
17:53That was the idea, Luis confirmed with satisfaction.
17:58They represent two souls that meet and complete each other.
18:03Marta nodded, acknowledging the brilliance of the concept.
18:06But the mention of souls meeting brought her back to her melancholy.
18:09To distract herself, she moved on to the practical part.
18:15I have some ideas for the campaign.
18:18Taking advantage of Christina's image, he took out the photograph of the young woman and put it in the on-the-work table.
18:25The moment Joaquin saw the image, he also noticed his brother's reaction.
18:31Luis visibly tensed.
18:33His shoulders hunched, he looked away toward a copper still, and a slight blush crept up his neck.
18:41It was an almost imperceptible reaction to a stranger, but to Joaquin, who had known him all his life, it was as obvious as a neon sign.
18:51Something was going on there.
18:53Later, when Marta and Joaquin had left, Luis was left alone with Christina, who was meticulously arranging the bottles of essences on a shelf.
19:03The air in the laboratory, normally filled with comfortable camaraderie, had become thick, charged with words and spoken since the kiss they had shared.
19:14Luis knew he could no longer ignore it.
19:17It was unfair to her and torture to his own guilty conscience.
19:22Christina, can we have a moment to talk?
19:25He said, his voice sounding more formal than he had intended.
19:27She turned around, a mixture of hope and fear in her gaze.
19:33Quote,
19:34Yes, Don Luis, it's about what happened the other day.
19:39The kiss.
19:41Christina blushed violently and looked down at her shoes.
19:45Ah, that.
19:47I want you to know that it was a mistake.
19:51Luis continued, stumbling over his words, feeling like a complete wretch.
19:55It was a simple outburst, the result of the euphoria of the moment over the success of the perfume.
20:03It meant nothing more.
20:06You are my assistant, an excellent professional, and I don't want any misunderstandings to complicate our work.
20:12Each word was like a small dagger that he stabbed himself with.
20:17He knew she was lying.
20:19It had been nothing.
20:20It had been a moment of genuine connection, an escape from the loneliness he often felt, but he was married to Luz and he loved Luz, or so he kept telling himself.
20:33He looked up and looked at her, needing to put an end to the ambiguity.
20:36The question that the question she asked was cruel, but necessary for her own peace of mind.
20:44The question is, did it mean anything to you?
20:47Christina, are you in love with me?
20:52Christina's heart stopped for a second.
20:54The direct question took her breath away.
20:56She could tell the truth.
21:00She could confess that since she had started working with him she had developed a deep admiration that had transformed into an intense affection, a platonic love that the kiss had made painfully real.
21:10She could risk everything, but she saw the panic in her boss's eyes, his desperation for her to say no, and she understood that the truth would only bring chaos, perhaps even the end of her job, which was all she had.
21:30The fear of complicating everything, of losing him, was stronger than her heart.
21:34She forced a laugh, a fragile and brittle sound that would fool no one who knew her well.
21:42In love, for God's sake.
21:44No, Don Luis, you're right.
21:46It was the emotion of the moment.
21:48A silly thing.
21:50Don't give it any more importance.
21:51It didn't mean anything to me either.
21:53She lied, and in doing so, it didn't mean anything.
21:56She felt something inside her break.
22:01She went along with it, downplayed the matter,
22:03and became the efficient employee he needed her to be.
22:10But when she turned her back to continue arranging the bottles,
22:13a silent tear rolled down her cheek and fell invisibly onto the label of a jasmine essence.
22:21The atmosphere in the caretaker's house was no less tense.
22:26Mrs. Angela, with her stern face but her eyes full of maternal concern,
22:31faced the stubbornness of her son Tosio.
22:33Quote,
22:34I don't understand your attitude, son.
22:38I really don't understand her,
22:39she said as she folded a stack of sheets with energetic gestures.
22:42Tosio, sitting at the table with a cup of coffee, didn't even look up.
22:50There's nothing to understand, mother.
22:54That man is not my father.
22:56My father died a long time ago.
22:58Don't say that, for the love of God, Angela exclaimed, putting down the sheets.
23:02Damien de la Reina is your father, whether you like it or not, and he's made a gesture towards you.
23:10He's invited you to dinner at his house, at his table.
23:13He wants to get to know you.
23:15He's trying to make amends.
23:18He's trying to clear his conscience with a steak and some expensive wine, Tosio replied disdainfully.
23:24He's not going to buy me off that easily.
23:28For 30 years I didn't exist for him and now suddenly his paternal instinct is kicking in.
23:34No, thank you.
23:35Let him save the invitation.
23:39Quote, Angela sighed in frustration, sat down across from him, looking into his eyes.
23:45Tosio, resentment is a poison that only harms you.
23:48It's consuming you.
23:50Inside.
23:52Your father made a terrible mistake.
23:55Yes, a mistake that has cost us all many years of suffering.
24:00But he is a human being and he regrets it.
24:02He doesn't deserve a chance, not even one.
24:07Just then, Carmen entered the kitchen.
24:11The young woman, who had become a pillar for the family, sensed the tension instantly.
24:17Am I interrupting something?
24:19No, my dear, come in, Angela said, grateful for the reinforcement.
24:23She was precisely trying to talk some sense into this stubborn man.
24:28Carmen poured herself a glass of water and leaned against the counter.
24:31She looked at Tosio gently, but also firmly.
24:36I overheard the conversation and with all due respect, Tosio, I think your mother is right.
24:43Tosio snorted, you too, Carmen.
24:46Yes, me too, she said.
24:49I understand your anger.
24:50You have every right in the world to feel it, but refusing to talk to him is not going to change the past.
24:59Maybe if you listen to him, if you let him explain, you can start to heal.
25:04Do it for you, not for him.
25:07And do it for your mother, who is suffering a lot seeing you like this.
25:11Carmen's argument, appealing to her mother, touched a sensitive spot.
25:15Tosio looked up and saw the anguish on Angela's face.
25:21He knew they were right.
25:24He knew her refusal was a childish stance, a shield to protect herself from further pain.
25:29But the fear of being vulnerable to the man who had abandoned him was paralyzing.
25:37I can't, she whispered.
25:39Not yet.
25:40Angela didn't give up.
25:42She took her son's hand across the table.
25:45I'm not asking you to forgive him overnight.
25:48There's only one small step left.
25:51Listen to him.
25:52Give him that chance, son.
25:54For me.
25:55Tosio withdrew his hand and stood up.
25:57He felt cornered by the love and logic of the two most important women in his life.
26:06But the wound was too deep, his pride too strong.
26:10Without another word, he left the kitchen, leaving Angela and Carmen immersed in a shared
26:15sense of helplessness.
26:16The news of the scandal at the factory, the discovery of Jesus' scam, and his subsequent
26:24death had spread like wildfire among the partners and collaborators of the Queen's perfumeries.
26:32Trust, an asset as valuable as any patent, had been shattered.
26:35Andres spent his days on the phone in endless meetings, trying to stem the bleeding, to reassure
26:44nervous suppliers and hesitant clients that the company was still solid.
26:47He was holding up under the pressure as best he could, but the weight of the family name
26:55and the responsibility were crushing him.
26:57He was in his office massaging his temples when Marta entered without knocking.
27:04Her face was haggard, pale.
27:08She sank into the chair opposite her brother, weak.
27:11I can't do it anymore, Andres.
27:14I can't, her voice was broken.
27:18Andres looked at her, brotherly concern overcoming his own exhaustion.
27:22What's going on, another problem with the partners?
27:27I wish it were all, she replied, taking the postcard from her pocket and placing it on
27:32the table.
27:36She says she'll never come back.
27:38It's over, Andres.
27:40He took the postcard and read it.
27:42He understood his sister's desolation instantly.
27:46On that small piece of cardboard, a final verdict was written.
27:49I'm sorry, Marta, I'm so sorry.
27:55What am I supposed to do now?
27:57She asked into the air.
27:59I wake up in the morning and there's no reason to.
28:04I come to the factory and every aisle screams her name at me.
28:07I try to work on the new perfume and I feel like I'm desecrating her memory.
28:13I'm empty.
28:14It was a raw, honest outburst, a confession from her troubled soul.
28:18Andres stood up and poured her a glass of water.
28:23He listened in silence, letting his sister pour out all her anguish.
28:28He understood more than anyone what it was like to lose the person who gave meaning to
28:31your world.
28:35When Marta seemed to calm down a bit, consumed by her own outburst, Andres decided to share
28:40his own dilemma, perhaps seeking advice, perhaps simply to feel less alone in his confusion.
28:48I have a dilemma too.
28:51Marta looked at him, her red eyes showing a hint of interest in something other than her
28:55own pain.
28:58What's wrong?
28:59Maria wants us to adopt a child.
29:01The news broke in a big way.
29:02The room was filled with the weight of an unexpected revelation.
29:07Marta blinked incredulously.
29:09What?
29:10He suggested it to me this morning.
29:13He said it would be a way to form a real family.
29:18Marta stared at him, searching his face, searching for the truth behind his words.
29:23She saw the doubt, the temptation, the desperation, and the answer he gave her was blunt, brutally
29:31honest, born of the protective love of an older sister.
29:37It's a terrible idea, Andres, the worst you could have.
29:41Why do you say that?
29:42He asked, surprised by her vehemence.
29:47It could be something good, a new beginning.
29:49Don't be naive, Marta replied, her voice growing stronger.
29:55A new beginning or a way to patch up a marriage that was falling apart.
30:00Think about it carefully.
30:03Bringing a child into this chaos is fair to him.
30:07And let's be honest, Andres, you don't love Maria, you love her, you respect her, you feel
30:12guilty about what happened to her, but you don't love her.
30:15Your heart still has an owner and we both know who that is.
30:22Begonia's mention, although indirect, was like a blow to the stomach for Andres.
30:28Vigo is no longer part of my life, but he is in your head and your heart, Marta insisted.
30:36Having a child with Maria is not going to race her, it will only complicate everything.
30:40That child deserves parents who adore each other, who form a united front.
30:46Not two people who live together out of obligation and who look to a child as the solution to their
30:50problems.
30:53That would be an act of selfishness and you would regret it for the rest of your life.
30:57Marta's words, although harsh, resonated with an uncomfortable truth inside Andres.
31:02She had verbalized the doubts that he barely dared to whisper in the darkness of his mind.
31:12The small seed of hope that Maria had planted was beginning to wither, poisoned by her brother's
31:16crude logic.
31:20The idea of being a father, which had seemed like a safe haven for a moment, now seemed like
31:25a new kind of cage, a larger one with much more serious consequences.
31:32The neighborhood cantina was more than just a bar, it was the social heart of the community,
31:37a place for meetings, confidences, and solace.
31:42And its soul, for more years than anyone could count, had been Gaspar.
31:47That's why when the bartender came to Damien de la Reyna's office that afternoon, both men
31:52knew it was the end of an era.
31:56Come in, Gaspar, have a seat, Damien said with a cordiality tinged with apprehension.
32:02He knew what he was coming for.
32:05Gaspar sat down, his robust body occupying the chair with a tired dignity.
32:10There were no beating around the bush.
32:13I've come to confirm my plans, Damien.
32:16I've found a buyer for the concession.
32:17A good, trustworthy man.
32:22I'm leaving Toledo.
32:24The news, although expected, hit Damien hard.
32:29He had recently lost his son.
32:32His reputation had been tarnished.
32:35His daughter was suffering from lovesickness, and now his oldest friend, his confidant of
32:39so many decades, was also abandoning him.
32:41Are you absolutely sure, Gaspar?
32:45He asked, his voice heavy with barely concealed pleading.
32:50This colony won't be the same without you.
32:53I won't be the same without you.
32:55I know, Gaspar replied with a sad smile.
33:00And believe me, it hurts to leave all this behind.
33:03It's been many years, many laughs, and the occasional tear shared at that bar.
33:07But it's time.
33:10I need a change of scenery, Damien.
33:13A quieter place to spend my remaining years.
33:19Damien stood up and went to the window, looking at the factory that bore his name, the empire
33:24he had built that now seemed to be crumbling on a personal level.
33:31We've been through a lot together, old friend, since we were two brats running around these
33:35same lands.
33:38I'm going to miss your advice, your common sense, even your scolding.
33:44And I love you, Damien, despite your stubbornness and your pride as a young master, choked Gaspar,
33:50lightening the atmosphere.
33:55But you know where to find me and the tavern will be in good hands.
33:59Damien turned and extended his hand.
34:01Gaspar shook it firmly.
34:05It was a handshake that sealed not only a transfer of business, but also the end of
34:09a chapter in the history of their lives and of the queen's colony.
34:15I dare ask you to reconsider one last time, Damien said in a final attempt.
34:22Gaspar shook his head.
34:24His decision was unwavering.
34:25I have it very clear, Damien.
34:28It's time to say goodbye.
34:30Quote.
34:31The businessman nodded, defeated.
34:33Another piece of his world was falling away, leaving him a little more alone, a little more
34:38adrift in the sea of his own problems.
34:42At the Merino house, night had fallen, but the light in the living room was still on.
34:49Luis paced back and forth, unable to sit still.
34:53Guilt was eating away at him inside.
34:56The conversation with Christina in the lab, the lie in the young woman's eyes, his own
35:01cowardice.
35:02Everything was a lump in his throat.
35:06He couldn't take it anymore.
35:07He needed to confess to someone.
35:10Joaquin watched him from the couch reading the newspaper.
35:12You can tell what bug has bitten you.
35:17You look like a caged lion.
35:19Luis stopped and ran his hands through his hair.
35:24I have something to tell you, Joaquin, and I need you to listen to me without judging me.
35:29His brother's tone alerted Joaquin, who put the newspaper aside and gave him his full attention.
35:34I'm all ears, kiss Christina.
35:39The confession was a whisper, but it resonated in the room like thunder.
35:42Joaquin was stunned for a moment, processing the information.
35:49What did you do?
35:50What?
35:50It was after discovering the combination of perfumes.
35:55We were euphoric.
35:57We were overwhelmed with emotion and it just happened.
36:01It was a stupid impulse, a monumental mistake.
36:04And today I talked to her.
36:06I told her it didn't mean anything.
36:08I lied to her and I feel like the worst person in the world.
36:10Joaquin rubbed his face thinking.
36:16His first reaction was anger, disappointment, but he saw the genuine anguish on his little
36:21brother's face and knew that reprimanding would be useless.
36:27Luis was already punishing himself and now I don't know what to do, Luis continued desperately.
36:35Part of me tells me I have to be honest, that I have to tell Luz.
36:38She deserves the truth.
36:43No, Joaquin said with a firmness that surprised Luis.
36:46Don't even think about it.
36:48What do you mean no?
36:49She's my wife.
36:51I've been unfaithful to her.
36:53Technically it was a kiss, a mistake, as you say, Joaquin interrupted him, adopting a pragmatic
36:59and protective tone.
37:02Listen to me carefully, Luis.
37:04Think with your head, not with your guilty conscience.
37:06What would you gain by telling Luz the truth?
37:11I would win peace.
37:12I would stop feeling this burden.
37:15What would you win peace at?
37:17Joaquin replied, standing up and standing in front of him.
37:20At the cost of breaking his heart, you would cause him immense and completely unnecessary
37:27suffering.
37:29She doesn't deserve that.
37:30The truth is, in this case, it's an act of selfishness.
37:34It's to ease your own burden, not to help her.
37:39Luis looked at him, confused.
37:41His brother's advice was unexpected.
37:43It went against everything he considered morally correct.
37:49So what do I do?
37:51Live with this lie forever.
37:53Yes, Joaquin said without hesitation.
37:57You shut up.
37:58You bury this secret so deep that even you won't remember it.
38:01You make sure nothing happens to Christina again.
38:04You maintain a strictly professional relationship with her and dedicate yourself body and soul
38:10to being the best husband Luz could wish for.
38:13That's your penance.
38:16Protecting her from your mistake is the best thing you can do.
38:20Shut up, Luis, for the love of God, shut up.
38:25Joaquin's advice, though cynical, had a crushing logic.
38:29Telling the truth would only serve to spread the pain.
38:31Silence, on the other hand, would contain it, limit it to him.
38:37It was a sacrifice, a way of protecting the woman he loved from the harm he himself had caused.
38:45The decision was painful, but perhaps, just perhaps, it was the right one.
38:51The tension that had been building in every corner of the colony finally found an outlet
38:55and exploded in the most predictable place, the main hall of the Queen's Mansion.
39:01Palio, Marta's husband, burst into the house like a hurricane, his face flushed with fury.
39:10Damien and Marta were going over some documents when he burst and slamming the door.
39:14May I ask what the hell you're doing, his voice shouted, echoing through the room.
39:24Damien stood up, offended by the intrusion and the tone.
39:28Palio, what are these forms?
39:31You're in my house and this house is about to ruin my career.
39:34He said, waving a newspaper in his hand.
39:37Have you seen this?
39:40The scandal at the factory is everywhere.
39:43My appointment as civil governor hangs by a thread.
39:48By a damn thread.
39:50My in-laws are supposed to be a paragon of righteousness, not a bunch of swindlers and suicides.
39:57The cruel, contemptuous words hit Marta like a slap in the face.
40:01I won't allow you to talk about my family like that, she interjected, her voice shaking with rage.
40:09Well, your family is bringing me down, Palio roared, approaching Damien with a menacing air.
40:16I demand that you solve this problem and do it now.
40:20Clear your name and mine in the process.
40:24I will not let your incompetence drag me down with you.
40:27Quote.
40:28Damien, although furious, maintained his composure.
40:31We are doing everything we can to manage the crisis, Palio, but this takes time.
40:39I would appreciate a little patience and a lot less hysteria.
40:43I don't have time, he shouted.
40:47My future is at stake.
40:50After a few more minutes of tense discussion, Damien, seeing that he would get nowhere with a man blinded by ambition, decided to withdraw.
40:57I'll talk to you when you've calmed down, he said and walked out of the room, leaving Marta alone with her husband.
41:06As soon as they were alone, Palio's fury did not diminish, but instead changed target and became more personal, more venomous.
41:19Marta tried to appeal to reason.
41:21Palio, please calm down by shouting.
41:24You're not solving anything.
41:25He turned to her, his small eyes shining with malice.
41:31He came closer until she could almost feel his breath.
41:36No, really, but perhaps reminding you of a couple of things will help.
41:40What do you mean?
41:41I mean that you, dear wife, should be the first person interested in me maintaining my power and influence, he said, lowering his voice to a sinister sigh.
41:56Or is it that you no longer remember that little night in the forest, that little problem you had called Santiago, a corpse, if I remember correctly, a corpse that I helped you bury?
42:05I see terror grip Marta.
42:11She had forgotten the power that secret gave her.
42:15Palio was on top of her.
42:16She had underestimated him.
42:19You wouldn't dare.
42:21Oh, of course I would dare, he continued, savoring her fear.
42:27I did so much for you, Marta.
42:29I got my hands dirty protecting you and now I expect something in return.
42:32I expect your unconditional support.
42:36I hope you make it clear to your dear father that my career is the number one priority.
42:42Because if I fall, rest assured that I won't fall alone.
42:46I owe you everything, Marta.
42:48You owe me your freedom and I'm going to collect that debt.
42:52He had trapped her, he had made her feel guilty.
42:55He had blackmailed her with the brutality of a loan shark.
42:57Marta was speechless, paralyzed by the certainty that her husband was a monster and that she was chained to him by the worst of secrets.
43:11Her dream of confined freedom had vanished and now even her own physical freedom was in the hands of that despicable man.
43:17She was trapped, completely trapped.
43:23The night was a blanket of dark fur dotted with stars.
43:29In Begonia's room, a small lamp on the bedside table cast an intimate, golden light.
43:34The day with its carousel of emotions was coming to an end.
43:40The picnic, Julia's laughter, the kiss with Gabriel, everything seemed like a beautiful and distant dream.
43:48She was about to get into bed when a soft knock sounded at the door.
43:54Startled, she opened it and found Gabriel holding something small in the palm of his hand.
43:59Excuse the time, he said quietly.
44:04But you left this in the car.
44:05It was one of your earrings, a small pearl.
44:08Quote.
44:11Oh.
44:12I didn't even notice, she said, taking it.
44:15Thank you very much, Gabriel.
44:17You're very kind.
44:18Quote.
44:19It's nothing.
44:21There was a silence, but it wasn't uncomfortable.
44:24It was a space full of possibilities.
44:26Neither of them seemed to want to end the conversation.
44:31We've had a great time today, haven't we?
44:34Begonia said, breaking the silence.
44:37It's been one of the best days of my life, Gabriel confessed, looking her in the eyes.
44:42Seeing you happy, seeing Julia so content, the three of us together seemed like a family,
44:51she finished, and the word that had seemed bold to her that morning now sounded ripe,
44:55inevitable.
45:00Gabriel nodded slowly.
45:02Yes, a family.
45:04Begonia took a step back, opening the door wider in a silent invitation.
45:07Her heart was beating hard, but it wasn't a beat of fear or anxiety, it was one of expectation,
45:15of decision.
45:19She had spent too much time being a victim of circumstances, dragged down by other men's
45:23decisions.
45:28Jesus Andres always reacting, never choosing.
45:31Tonight she was going to choose.
45:33For the first time she was going to take control of her own desire, of her own future.
45:40She looked at Gabriel, that good and patient man who offered her a refuge, but also a quiet
45:45passion.
45:48In his eyes he saw the future he longed for, peace, laughter, normality, freedom.
45:53And then, with a clear and firm voice that broke no doubt, he spoke the words that would
46:00change everything.
46:04Stay, Gabriel looked at her, making sure he had understood correctly.
46:08There was no hesitation in Begonia's eyes, only a serene certainty.
46:14Stay and spend the night with me, she repeated.
46:17No more words were needed.
46:20Gabriel entered the room and closed the door softly behind him.
46:23The sound of the latch being slid shut was the echo of the chains that Begonia was finally
46:29breaking.
46:33She did not know if this was the beginning of a real love or simply the first step towards
46:37her own liberation.
46:41Perhaps for once in her life both things were the same.
46:45In the privacy of that room, under the golden light of the lamp, Begonia Montez was finally
46:50beginning to be free.
46:51She was finally beginning to be free.
46:51She was finally beginning to be free.
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