CUIDADO CON EL ANGEL CAP 097

There’s memories

that get wrapped up in tears

Next to the fear

of falling in love again

My voice had lost

Any sense when I spoke

And just from hearing you

Just from seeing you

Love starts again

It’s you

The one that can touch this heart

There’s no one else

but you

lighting the stars

inside of me

I shall follow you

wherever you may go

Since no one else

Looks at me like you do

Only you…

It’s you

Only you...

You love another man, Lirio?

Please...

-Answer me, Lirio
-I'm home!

This man is the explanation
you couldn't give me... Right?

This man...

It's not what you think...

Don't say anything!

So, we have a guest!

What a small world, don't you think?
Finding you here...

Why you...!

Why won't you answer me?

If dad made you choose between him
and Marichuy...

Who would you pick?

Isn't it obvious?

Care to elaborate?

Marichuy, no doubts about it

You know what you're saying, right?

Of course.

I hope Patricio never makes me choose,

because I won't abandon my daughter again.
Even if she hates me.

Omar, please stop-

You knew where she was all this time!

You've known for a long time!

Would you let go of me?

Please Omar, let him-

WHY WERE HIDING HER? ANSWER ME!

I have nothing to say to you.

-YOU'LL TALK!
-Please...

What's going on here!?

Why's everyone shouting?

Omar, you have to go.

Please, leave us.

So Marichuy was hiding in that ranch?

That's right, Omar.
Do you see what I have to deal with?

He's nuts for a girl he calls Lirio,
who is actually Marichuy.

He's living in my house, confiding with me,

asking me to help him get back with her.

I wouldn't want to be you right now,
Juan Miguel.

The worst part is,
I asked Omar to stay in my house.

I told him to fight for her.

I offered my help finding her,

I took him to her apartment myself.

Of course, I didn't know she was Marichuy.

So what are you going to do now?

I honestly have no idea of what to do now.

Well, at least you can fix that.

How?

You have to tell the truth.

What a vulgar person, that guy!

I would say he's a true man, myself.

Oh come on, Candelaria!

You were this close to
getting the beating of a lifetime.

The only thing he did was
ruin my shirt. That's it!

He had fire in his eyes!

Did he really leave?

He might be waiting downstairs.

Let's go find out.

Oh, by the way, I just purchased the rights

to the next play we'll put on together.

But it looks like from now on,

I have to ring the bell to enter my own home!

I'm sorry Amador.

After all that's happened,

I need to look for a new apartment

It's just like torture,
knowing that she's there.

That she bore my child,

and that she might marry
a man I consider my brother.

Look, this is a very complicated issue.

And you're not helping matters, Juan Miguel.

Did you finally choose between
Blanca and Marichuy?

What do I do if Marichuy doesn't want me?

Then take my advise!

Let things run their course.

But don't beat yourself over this,
Juan Miguel.

Forget Marichuy, she can do
whatever she wants with her life.

She can keep being an actress

and she can marry whoever she wants.

As if it were that easy waiting for my feelings
for Marichuy to fade.

But the same happened to me with Elsa,

I wanted to make her my wife,

but she left me for Nelson. And I let her go.

No, Eduardo. Either you didn't really love Elsa

or you didn't truly accept it.

If she suddendly became available

I'm sure you'd try to make her yours again.

Marichuy... I don't mind you staying here.

If I had knocked, we could have avoided
making a scene.

You don't have to go anyhwere.

Come, take a seat.

My, my...

It's done...

The Leopard's gone, you can now
go downstairs without fear.

Yeah, we saw him leave on his truck.

Do you really think I'm scared of him?

That kitty ain't gonna eat me!

Nah... One shouldn't be careless

who know's what could happen?

Well then, let's go see the baby, shall we?

So what was that "leopard" looking for?

He wanted to know why I left him.

Is that all he wanted?

He wanted me to go back to him.

And what do you think?

I wanted to tell him the truth, but...

I didn't know he and Juan Miguel were so close,

it became more complicated.

Juan Miguel has not told Omar anything yet,

he still calls me Lirio,

he calls Candelaria "Lala"

I can't bring myself to tell him the whole story.

Worst of all, he'll be back.

You noticed he thought there was
something between us, right?

Yes. He left thinking that.

Let him think that.

That will keep him off your back, right?

Juan Miguel.

What's the matter?

I'm back from Lirio's apartment.

Did you get to see her?

Yes, I got to see her.

What's wrong, then?

I came here to pick up my cross

I'm going back to the ranch.

What happened, exactly?

A great disappointment. Another one.

Lirio?

Yes. But it might not be her fault.

It was that dastard...

-Who?
-Her husband.

Husband?

Amador. Lirio lives with him!

What happens now?

I don't know, Father.

I feel like I'm swimming against a raging current.

Like I'm swimming until I drown in a whirpool.

And my son is the only thing that keeps me fighting.

He's the reason I have the strenght to face anything.

And you know what?
Juan Miguel was here, too.

He came alone.

He asked me some questions. He already
knows I had his child.

But what did you tell him about the baby?

That the boy bit it.

Why did Lirio lie to me?

He told me that man was just a friend. Ha!

What a friend he turned out to be!

He just happened to arrive while I was there.

He had his own key to the apartment.

He casually went in while we were talking.

(Omar just thinks Lirio was married to Amador.)

I got so mad when I saw him.

Grinning like a moron,

he just casually got close without saying a word.

What a funny guy!

To think I asked him if he knew anything
about Lirio,

and had the nerve of telling me he knew nothing!

I pounced on him, I almost
caved his face in!

But Lirio intervened.

I saw her anguished face,

telling me to stop.

I couldn't do it, not with her looking at me like that.

He's her husband, she stood by him.

I don't get why she would
return to him.

He must have been begging her
to come back to him

until she finally accepted.

After all, he is the father to his child.

Maybe she only agreed for her baby's sake.

But isn't the baby dead?

Huh? Where did you hear that?

So he is not dead?

Of course not!

Why would you do that, Maria de Jesus?

That is a horrible lie!

I'm afraid he'll take my baby away!

Nonsense!

I want my son to be mine alone, Father!

Juan Miguel won't separate us!

I don't think you can
nor should you keep this lie alive.

Considering the way things turned out.

What happened between
you and Omar Contreras?

Did you tell him the truth?

I didn't.

the Leopard doesn't know anything.

Why didn't you, Maria de Jesus?

I don't want to keep hurting him.

He's gonna hurt when he finds out!

He'll find out anyway!

What if he doesn't?

But girl

Juan Miguel didn't have
the courage to tell him, either.

Omar keeps calling me Lirio

that's proof that he knows nothing.

He doesn't know I'm Marichuy.

He might just give up and return to his ranch

and I'll never deal with him again!

Are you sure Lirio's son is alive?

Totally!

You saw him when you were inside her house?

I didn't, but why would you think such a thing?

Well, when we were there

we never caught a glimpse of the kid...

You said it was a difficult birth.

For the mother. The boy
was healthy and strong!

She took him out while at the ranch

what could possibly be wrong with him?

Do you really think that if something
happened to the boy

Lirio wouldn't have told me?

What then?

Of course Lirio's child is alive and well!

BRAVO, GIRL!

Alive...?

Alive! My son is alive!

But she swore he was dead!

But Omar said otherwise...

Please God, let me know the truth!

I'll find out myself!

-Congratulations!
-Thanks.

-Congrats!
-Congratulations!

Marichuy!

What a pleasant surprise!

Well, well...

-Congratulations, you were great!
-Thank you.

Marichuy!

We thought we'd pay you a visit.

You were fabulous up there!

Astounding, Marichuy.

You think so?

Of course! It wasn't just us.

The audience went nuts clapping!

The theater was bursting at the seams!

Thank you so much!
We've been lucky.

The last couple performances
were filled with people!

Oh lookie here, you've
just recovered

and now you're walking around?

Maybe you should perform to make sure...

Thank God you're well!

Let's go to my dressing room! Follow me!

Careful, Vicente.

Come on in!

No need to be shy!

I can be happy now.

Someone in our group is famous now!

And who could have said Marichuy
would end up becoming an actress?

I was the one who wanted to become a dancer...

I wanted to be a famous artist...

Nelson wanted to be a poet...

Israel would be a doctor...

They stayed dreams.

No one did anything.

It's not like there's no time,

we're still young!

That's what I keep telling him, Marichuy!

There's more time than life,

you can still be a world renowed painter!

At least I can say I have many paintings

of a famous actress!

Marichuy, aka Alejandra Robles!

She used to model for me, remember?

Remember when I went to your studio

and I would clean up so you
could finally get to painting?

How could I forget, Marichuy?

I had you posing like a statue for hours!

For very little play, I might add.

Well, at first I saw you with your fancy poems,

Vicente's paintings, all sorts of things!

Even though I didn't understand any of it...

And look at what was building up inside you!

Marichuy sure has changed!

I'm so glad we could get together again!

Specially you, Da Vinci!
Glad you're up and about!

All thanks to Rocío!

Want to know something?

Vicente proposed to me!

Congratulations!

We need to keep in touch, eh?

Of course!

So, Marichuy, where do you live?

Why were you hiding her from me?

ANSWER ME!

I have nothing to say to you.

YOU'LL ANSWER ME RIGHT NOW!

Stop!

What's happening here?

Why is everybody shouting?

Omar, please. Leave now.

I can't believe what happened today.

But I won't take this sitting down.

(I will stay and fight for Lirio!)

(I can't stand here while she's married
to that cynical scoundrel.)

(I'm not needed at the ranch right now.)

(I'm needed here, if only for my own sake.)

C'mon Marichuy, why won't you tell us
where you live?

I'm thinking of moving away,

but when I'm settled down,

I'll gladly give y'all my address.

Alright, no need to push it.

Hey, why don't we all go out,

and we keep chatting it up over a cup of wine?

Yeah! I like that idea!

What do you say, Marichuy? Let's go!

I, uh... shouldn't...

Come on! We haven't talked in forever!

I'm just so tired...

After every night I feel drained,

as soon as it's over I bolt out of here

to catch some shut-eye...

Maybe some other day, okay?

Alright, but when we ask again

you'll have to go out with us.

It's a promise!

Alright, we'll leave you so you can

finally get ready to go home.

I'll be missing you! Bye!

-Love you.
-Bye!

-Take care. Marichuy
-Have a good one.

Why didn't you tell them where you live?

They are your friends, after all.

If they go and see my baby,

Juan Miguel is going to find out
I lied to him big time!

I'll be...

Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Is it the Leopard again?

Oh no... go away, foul beast!
The power of christ compels you!

Marichuy is not here! Go away!

Why so upset, Candelaria?

You have no business here, doctor.

Are you sure?

Damn right I'm sure! Marichuy says-

I don't care what Marichuy says.

I'm here to see my baby.

Whaaaaaat!?

Please, Candelaria. Bring the boy here!

But- Wha- I- boy? There are no babies here!

Wait! You can't enter- Hold it!

Please doctor, wait! Hear me out.

-Huh, Candelaria must be with the baby.
-For sure.

What now? What's the matter?

What happened, Cande?

Is there something wrong with my baby?

No, nothing. It's fine!

The baby is doing aaaalright!

There's nothing to worry about!

It's just- He's inside.

Omar!?

Nooo, the other one.

San Román!

What are you doing here!?

I thought my son was dead.

How many times do I have to
tell you that I want nothing to do with you?

I already know that!

Don't worry, you won't have to say it again.

You shouldn't have come.

We were over so long ago.

It's been over for a year, now.

More than a year, now.

It began and ended that night we met.

That night that was so nightmarish for you.

That night I earned your hate.

Why are you here, then?
There's nothing between us.

Sure there is, Marichuy.

It might not be love,

or kind memories.

It's more important than that.

Our son!

You have nothing to do with him.

Are you mad?

If you think I'll renounce my fatherhood
you're gravely mistaken.

You were wrong trying to
keep my son away from me.

Don't touch me!

This dissapearing act...

why, Marichuy?

So I wouldn't find out?

And then trying to marry Omar?

What were you thinking?

Giving my son away to another man?

My son bearing the name of someone else?

That child doesn't need any of that!

His mom is more than enough!

He will need his father, and the father is right here!

Leave. Now!

I'm not going anywhere!

Oh my god! They mean business!

Why did you let him in, Cande?

I didn't know it was him!

He just barged in, it all went by so fast!

You shouldn't have opened just like that!

I just didn't think about it.

I was just sitting here and-

I just sit on my radio.

Cande...

I was napping like this,

I figured it would be the Leopard.

And then?

I get up still a bit groggy ,

thinking it was just the Leopard.

I tried to kick him out but he wouldn't listen!

He went straight for the room
and went right in!

You think he wants the baby so badly?

Marichuy seems to think so.

She's still fixated on
being abandoned as a new born.

She wants to be mother more than anything!

He better not try to take him away

we will allow it!

How are we gonna stop him?

I cut him out and you take the baby.

Yeah!

But that boy ain't leaving this apartment!

Yeah!

It's settled then!

You have no right to get between me and my son.

Tell that to a stranger, not me.

You're the one that barged into my house-

I have a right to be here. It's my duty.

Duty?

That child is my responsability.

I must look after him.

No one is asking for your help.

That doesn't matter, Marichuy.

On the contrary.
I don't want YOUR help.

I won't accept anything from you.

Don't worry, it won't be for you

It'll be for my child.

My son won't need anything,

because I'll provide everything for him.

That's why I'm working so hard right now!

if that's what worried you,
you can rest easy.

You can forget he exists!

How dare you suggest I do such a thing,
Marichuy?

Do you think I'll ignore the boy

that is clearly my one of my own?

I will not give him up like he's nothing!

I won't renounce him!

Why are you so sure it's yours?

What did you just say?

You clearly heard what I said.

He is not my son?

I think you should go now.

We'll clear this up right here, right now!

How could that baby be someone else's?

Is that what you're suggesting?

Answer me!

The boy is mine, and mine alone!

That boy has a father and it must be me!

No, it's not you!

Look, Marichuy-

The father of my child is-

Is Amador!

What's happening now?

They suddendly went very quiet.

Do you think they killed each other, Olga?

Oh come on, Cande?

Don't be so pessimistic, my God.

Something must have happened

for them to quiet down so suddendly.

Come on, stay on your toes.

Let's get ready.

Well, look what I just found!

This ought to leave a mark!

It's another one of your lies.

Think whatever you want.

I'd rather not believe you.

I'd like to think it's another lie.

But, you know what?

That would explain a lot.

It explains why you went away

the day after the wedding.

You were here in the capital a while.

Maybe two, three months.

I just remember you were eagerly
waiting for our divorce.

It was because of Amador, isn't it?

You disappeared to hide your pregnancy,
didn't you?

So that no one could figure it out,

especially me, since I would
have thought it was mine.

And while you were at Omar's ranch,

Amador went to see you.

And I know he did by all the times Omar

told me "that guy" went to visit "Lirio".

And now you're here, in his apartment.

I have plenty of reasons to believe
he's more than just your manager.

In the end, you're just a who-

You'll see how much damage I can do with this!

Bring it on!

Come on then, I'll give him what for!

Oh, he's coming!

I'll give it to you, you d-

He just walked out!

Do you think he hurt Marichuy?

Who knows? I didn't hear her say anything else.

-Let's go check on her!
-Hurry!

Oh God! Oh God!

What happened? What did he say?

He went out like he was being chased
by the devil himself!

He slammed the door so hard, I though
the entire building would colapse!

What were you talking about?

Did he want to take the baby away?

Wait, did he hit you?

So he tried to take the boy?

I slapped him.

YOU slapped him?

Like this?

Or maybe like this?

Oh, like this!

But why?

He insulted me!

-Really?
-Did he?

How awful! Why did he insult you?

I told him the father was Amador Robles.

Did you really tell him that?

Yes. He believed it.

He fell for it hook, line and sinker!

Are you crazy?

Why did you lie again?

Didn't you think he would believe it?

That you're a bad woman?

It was the only way to get him
out of my case.

I wanted him to leave me alone!

He rambled on about how the baby was his.

That he wouldn't renounce him.

It was the only way I could be
alone with my child! Mine!

What were you thinking, Marichuy?

Amador suggested that I let Omar

think he was my husband so he'd stop
pestering me.

That's the only thing that came to mind,

so I blurted it out in front of Juan Miguel.

And he believed it!

You bet!

I don't like any of this one bit!

It's done. What's done is done, and
I don't regret any of it.

Juan Miguel won't come back,
and that's all that matters.

You're only mommy's boy,

You're for me and I'm for you.

Nobody will keep us apart.

Nobody...

You finally arrive, Juan.

I was up waiting for you

I wanted to know if you wanted
a drink before bed.

No, Rocío. Thank you.

Omar was waiting for you, too.

Omar is still here?

Didn't he return to his ranch?

No, he kept asking for you and all that.

By the way, Vicente, Becky and I went
to visit Marichuy at the theater.

She looks fantastic in-character!

Who would have thought she
had it in her?

You gotta admit Amador Robles-

Don't mention that man or her in front of me.

Good morning.

Good morning, licentiate.

I wanted to check on you,
should we suspend the interrogation-

No, that won't be necessary.

I'm feeling alright now!

It's just... Going to court
it's understandable to be stressed.

Think it through.

I should still go.
I shouldn't delay the trial.

Dr. San Román and me agreed.

The sooner we're done with the trial, the better.

That way, he can start your treatment

and start your healing process.

He really thinks they'll find me not guilty?

I'm keeping my hopes up.

What if there's not enough evidence?

The judge can find you innocent
by conviction.

We'll lay our most effective defense today.

What is it, licentiate?

I can't tell you that.

It would be better if you
react to it naturally.

It'll be a surprise for sure.

Why does Eduardo Garibay
have to testify?

The defense called him as a witness.

Their reasoning for doing so elludes me.

It's probably another dupe
talking wonders of the nursemaid.

It must be something else since
he's not there as a referential witness.

I''ve got a feeling that they're cooking up
something bigger.

Eduardo doesn't know
anything about this case.

I fail to see what his statement
could possibly add to it.

We'll see.

After that, Juan Miguel San Román has to testify-

Heh. He'll say anything
for his protegée.

Something tells me I
shouldn't have lied to your dad about you.

Worse, telling him Amador was your real daddy.

After lying about you being dead...

I'm sorry, mommy won't do
anything so stupid ever again.

You're what I value the most
in the whole wide world!

I can't allow Juan Miguel to
take you away from me.

That will never happen. Ever!

You're gonna stay with
mommy, who loves you with all her heart.

Got that?

Good morning, doctor.

Morning.

Alright licentiate, no mercy!

Even when everything's on our side.

The truth is the truth in this case.

And the truth is that my daughter
was murdered by two people.

Who are about to pay dearly for their crimes.

I swear, this is driving me insane!

You're more anxious than usual, Juan Miguel.

You shouldn't pay attention to
whatever that... Lady says.

She live's right here!

Don't you think it's exasperating

when your worst enemy
lives under the same roof as you?

Of course! Why don't you tell her to leave?

I've told her countless times!

She hopes they throw me in jail

so she can live here indefinitely.

Come on Juan Miguel! Kick her out now!

I've tried, Eduardo!

I'm one step away from taking her by the arm

and throwing her out by force.

I swear one day she'll be out for good!

Alright, alright, calm down now.

Sorry.

I understand completely, Juan Miguel.

Let's see if things clear up after I testify.

Are you going to court today?

Yes. I'll be there for sure.

If not today, it'll be tomorrow for sure.

When Cecilia is cleared up to go.

I hope so. I want to have her here already.

Yeah, me too.

I visited her yesterday.

We chatted a bit, but she refuses

to accept her accident happened

because of Marichuy.

She'll never accept it.

Have you talked to her about it?

Of course, almost to the point of shouting.

The thing I want the least is for her

to get upset after she's recovered.

I don't want her to get worse because of me.

It's just... Mom refuses to forget
about Marichuy.

She's resolved to clear things up with her.

Asking her for forgiveness
so they can live in peace.

Cecilia owes nothing to that girl.

Well, she'll do it anyway.

She's willing to do anything
to bring her back here.

In that case, she'll have to choose
me or that girl.

You haven't asked her to choose?

No, but if push comes to shove, I'll have to.

In that case, I think you better be careful

mom will stand by Marichuy.

I've been looking for you.
I haven't seen you since yesterday.

Where were you last night?

I went out for a walk.

Alone?

Alone.

I could have gone with you if you told me.

I thought you went back to your ranch.

I did find it strange that you didn't
say goodbye.

Why did you decide to stay, anyway?

Why are you telling me this?

Do you really think Cecilia
would prefer Marichuy?

It's not about what I think.

She told me as such.

What, exactly?

That she's willing to leave it all behind

to make peace with his daughter.

No, I can't believe that.

We have loved each other for so long...

I know... But that's what she told me.

Of course, maybe it's just due to her state...

That wouldn't justify her words..

Dad.. Please don't tell her
I said that.

She would hold it against me.

This is a very delicate affair...

I shouldn't say anything.

Indeed. You did well.

Of course, if you want to tell her I said that...

That's how it is.

I'm willing to take whatever comes.

But please... Don't do it, dad.

If you still love me, just a tiny bit...

I don't know, Estefania.

I'm still not sure about what
I'll do at the moment.

Mr. Eduardo Alberto Garibay.

Come on in, please.

Thank you.

(I shouldn't be nervous.)

(Dr. Garibal is not my enemy.)

(What could he possibly say
in my defense, though?)

(What did licentiate Lozada refer to

when he said something important
would occur today?)

-I swear
-You may take a seat.

Thank you.

The DA may start the
cross-examination.

Thank you, your honor.

Dr Garibay

Do you possess any knowledge or evidence

that could help clarify the current case?

No, sir, I don't.

Do you know the suspect,

accused of the murder
of Viviana Maya de San Román,

well enough to pass judgement on her
character or conduct?

Not at all, sir.

Well then, Dr. Garibay,

I don't understand for what purpose

you've been cited to testify on this trial.

It wouldn't be to smidge the name

of an innocent woman,

as the other witnesses have already tried.

A woman murdered in cold blood

who I might add, was expectant
with child.

Mr. DA, I'm afraid that is not correct.

She was not with child.

What did you say?

I came hear to clear up this grave
mistake,

Viviana Maya de San Román

was not pregnant at the time
of her death.

I can't get Lirio out of my head.

I can't bear the thought of
leaving her here.

The ranch wouldn't be the same
without her...

I got used to her companionship.

I could see my future when
I was by her side.

I miss her...

And I'll keep missing her

if I leave for the ranch alone.

I'll miss our walks by the riverside...

Traversing the fields with her...

Our moning coffee together...

Staying up late at night talking...

I played the harmonica for her.

Life at the ranch just won't be
the same without Lirio.

She made me feel whole...

She made me feel complete...

Omar... Could you please stop
going on and on about her?

Just stop.

What's wrong, Juan Miguel?

If the truth makes you forget Lirio,

I'll gladly let it all out.