Saturday, January 10, 2015

La Malquerida, capitulo 97. 01/09/15.

Acacia goes to Ulises office and wants to talk. She needs to clarify that what happened the other night was a misunderstanding. But he says he's tired of all the misunderstandings. She begs him to let her talk but he's not feeling it. He takes her by the hand and tells her that every time he has her close, it destroys him. And knows the same happens to her when he's around. I see that your marriage to Manuel has happened and in the name of the love that we once shared, I ask that you no longer seek me out. Even love has it's limits and I have reached mine. He asks her to leave and no longer wants to know anything about her. She agrees but asks him to forgive her and leaves.

Arturo tells him Carmen that he and Luisa are in love and want to quickly formalize their relationship. Carmen thinks they are too young but believes they will be happy together and congratulates them. But asks why the rush? He says he wants to experience every moment of life with Luisa. Carmen wants to celebrate by having a dinner. They need to celebrate Ulises going away and Arturo and Luisa's formal relationship. She asks Luisa to invite Rosa.


Acacia comes home and finds roses and balloons all around the living room. Manuel is hiding and comes out to hug her. He presents her with a ring. Esteban comes up on this scene and eavesdrop. Manuel gets on one knee and asks if she likes the ring. She says she doesn't deserve it but he disagrees. I will treat you like a queen. She doesn't want him to keep saying those things. They make her feel worse then she already does. Perhaps they rushed into this marriage. Esteban smiles upon hearing this. Manuel gets frustrated as she tries to explain the pressure she was under when making this decision. She feels bad in dragging him with her. He tells her not to get upset over it. You didn't make me do it, I wanted to because I love you. She wants to end things before they advance more down this path.
Hector is not in agreement with Ulises running so far away from his family to work in another country. After so much pain and anguish, I just need some peace replies Ulises. I will leave tonight to Mexico City to find out more about the job. The only thing that worries me is the Danilo problem and Ale's well-being. Hector promises as his attorney to take care of it all. Ulises asks Hector not to tell Acacia. He thanks Hector for all the help he has given him and one day hopes to repay him.

Esteban tells Rubio that he has won. Acacia sent Manuel packing. I need to make sure I cover all my tracks. Rubio believes Juliana and Norberto will be none too happy with the news. Esteban doesn't care and is positive Acacia will tell Cris on their trip. Esteban cannot wait to see the look on Norberto's face when he tells him the news.


Manuel tells Juliana not to make elaborate plans for the wedding. They don't even have a date picked out yet. She doesn't care as long as she gets some advanced notice to invite the guests and goes on with other things about the wedding. Manuel is getting uncomfortable but finally blows up. He reminds her that it is all up to Acacia what she wants to do and doesn't want her bothering Acacia with all this. Everything is difficult enough with everything going on with Acacia's family. I don't need more from you.

Esteban bids Cris farewell on her trip. He finally realizes that he can't fight anymore with Acacia and her decision to marry Manuel. So he has decided to accept it. He doesn't want to cause any more problems between mother and daughter because of him. He hopes to one day recoup Acacia's affection for him. This news surprises and pleases Cris.

Cris and Acacia are at an event. Acacia is anxious and Cris tells her that Esteban is no longer opposed to the wedding. That is one less worry I will have now. She doesn't know how much money she will have to spend on the wedding. She used a lot of what she had to invest in Esteban's business.

The policeman tells Julianita and Perla that they will be taken to a safe house. Perla wants to make sure that their deal still stands. I help you out and you protect us. The policeman assures them that officers will be patrolling and keeping an eye on them. It is important that under no circumstances do you leave the pueblo. Perla thanks him for his help and Julianita runs into Hector's arms in appreciation. Perla pulls her off and reminds her that it is no way to show appreciation. Everyone is watching. She wants to know when she can visit with Memo but the policeman says they first have to locate Patricio. Hector promises that it will be soon. He gives them money for clothes, food and necessities. Perla is very grateful and promises to take this second opportunity and go on the straight path. Hector smiles that beautiful smile of his and hugs Julianita.

Acacia can't believe that Cris invested in Esteban's business. Cris explains that he would have lost his opportunity and those stocks will be hers as a wedding present. Acacia isn't in agreement but will talk about it later with her. A gentlemen comes up and pulls Cris away to introduce her to some important people. Acacia is upset that Esteban duped her again but promises to fix the situation.

Rosa thanks Carmen for her warm welcome into her home. Arturo tells Carmen that she is going to be a grandmother. Carmen chokes on her wine and Rosa looks worried.

Hector takes the girls to the safe house. He gives them a cellphone and warns them that their calls will be monitored. They are to tell no one their whereabouts. He asks if they have heard anything from Danilo but Perla lies and says they haven't. She does admit that one of Danilo's clients paid them a visit and gave them some hush money. The client is very important in this town and doesn't want anyone to know he frequented the brothel. Hector wants them to tell any clients they see that a client ratted out Danilo. You have to let us know if anyone comes in contact with you. He gets a call and finds out they killed Efrain in jail. The girls are scared.

Ale becomes startled when German enters her room. He apologizes. He says Lizzy told him what she said to Ale and is sure that she feels bad after the conversation. Ale understands why Lizzy said those things. I would have done the same thing. I told her not to worry. As soon as I am well, I will move far away from here. He grabs her hand and says there is no reason for her to go far away. I'm doing it so that you can go on with your life replies Ale. I truly want you to be happy. I feel the same way says German. I feel so bad that I can't help you in your recovery. As long as I know you are happy, it was all worth it says Ale. He says he will never stop being grateful for what she did. She just wants Danilo to be caught because he is still in danger. He promises to spend more time at the hacienda to be closer to her in case she needs anything. She wants him to resume his life and leave her to do the same.

Perla freaks out and tells Hector that she warned them Danilo was capable of anything. Julianita cries and worries over her family. Hector urges them to somehow find a way to get a hold of Danilo so they can get him. Tell him that the client that visited you in prison got you out. But you must be calm and cold in dealing with him. It's also important that you give me the name of the client. Julianita doesn't want to. He has been good to her and is helping out her family. Hector promises not to give the name to the police if they ask him not to. Perla asks Julianita to forgive her and says Norberto Palacios.

Acacia goes to talk to Esteban. She seductively says her mother told her he finally accepted her marriage to Manuel. He says he did but admits he overheard her telling Manuel that she doesn't want to be with him anymore. She asks if he was spying on them. No, but I believe this means you still love me says Esteban. And if that was the case, what asks Acacia. That would change everything my love replies Esteban. I understand your doubts and only got close to that idiot because you were scared of what you felt for me. That's true says Acacia. But the good thing is you reacted and realized you can't be without me says Esteban. And what will happen to my mother asks Acacia. He tells her not to worry about that. If you leave Manuel then I can do the same with your mother. She tells him to quit touching her until he has ended things with her mother. Then will decide what will happen between them.

Perla and Julianita visit Ale and warn her to be careful around Rubio.

Acacia rushes into Ale's room and says Esteban lied to her again. He only said he accepted her wedding to Manuel to buy more time in order to take money from her mother. Ale points out that she tried warning her. Acacia can't believe she believed him again. She swears she will not allow him to touch her again. I told him not to come near me until he has ended things with my mother. Ale wonders if he will actually do it. Acacia doesnt know but the creepy thing is, she found out he's been spying on her. He will never leave me alone.


Danilo is on the phone with Rubio and warns him to be loyal. The hotel clerk brings him the paper and food. Danilo looks at the paper and tells the guy he knows where the girl that he seeks revenge upon is located. Obviously she's being protected but they will also pay. Johnny comes next week to bring me money so I can start on my plan. So soon. Very soon. The guy asks if Rubio is really loyal. Danilo believes so. Perla because of love and Rubio because of money. They are going to help me make Ale suffer.

Ale tells Acacia to calm down and show no fear. It will be worse for you if you do. Are you sure you asked him to leave your mom so that you can push him away from you too?

The policeman and Hector come to pay Rubio a visit.  There has been reports that he has collaborated with Danilo Vargas.  If you don't want to be arrested right now, you will tell us everything you know.  

Esteban pays a visit to Acacia's room.  He walks to her bed quietly telling her they need to talk.  Instead of Acacia lying there, it's Ale who gets frightened and shouts for help.  Acacia has just come out of the bathroom, turns on the light and asks what he's doing in her room.  He apologizes to Ale for scaring her.  He just had something important to tell Acacia.  He leaves.  Ale says she knows men that are blinded by passion and doubts he will complete his promise.  Are you going to tell your mother what happened here tonight?  

Hector tells Rubio not to deny it.  Rubio wants to know what he gets in exchange for it.  Your freedom shouts Hector.  Why are you loyal to a man that has given you nothing in life?  Rubio agrees and says he only answered Danilo's call because he is fearful of what he will do to him.  He's been calling to ask about the going on's around here.  He is not using a phone that is his.  Hector wants to know exactly what Rubio has been saying.  

Esteban comes back into the bedroom frustrated and Cris notices. He apologizes is about to explain when Acacia comes in and asks why he did that. Cris wants to know what the heck is going on.



Rubio tells Hector and the policeman that the only thing he told Danilo was the girls were taken to jail. Hector asks if Danilo inquired about Ale. Rubio admits he did but isn't an idiot and didn't reveal anything. The policeman says he can't tell Danilo anything except what they tell him to say. Rubio understands. His brother died doing bad deeds and his cousin, Memo followed the same fate. I don't want to go down the same path they did. Especially since I have a clear path with Luisa thanks to Manuel. Why would I want to jeopardize everything? I make good money here and the woman I love lives here.



Acacia tells Cris that Esteban entered her room. He apologizes for not knocking before entering. He realizes he frightened Ale. Cris wonders why Ale was sleeping with her. Because she is still scared that Danilo will show up and instead Esteban scared her half to death. Cris understands and wonders if Ale is doing better now. Acacia says Ale's fine and tells Esteban this better not happen again. She walks out and Cris lays into Esteban. She reminds him that Acacia is a woman and not a little girl. You cannot enter her room without knocking. Of course and it won't happen again he replies. Cris wants to know why he entered her daughter's room at these hours. Why are you asking me in that tone he asks. It just seems strange that Acacia can barely stand the sight of you and yet you go and enter her room at these hours replies Cris. I wanted to tell her what I told you earlier says Esteban. If she still wanted to go on with the wedding that it was okay with me now. Cris points out that he could have done this in the morning. He just wanted to give her the surprise this evening that he had fixed things with Acacia. I thought it would make you happy and we would have a great evening together. But now I see things didn't end up that way. I think I will go sleep somewhere else tonight. He leaves and Cris looks confused.



Luisa tells the girls how wonderful it was yesterday with Arturo and his family. Ale asks if they know yet about the baby. Everyone knows but Arturo wants Ulises to be here when the baby arrives replies Luisa. Where will he be asks Acacia. Ale asks when they last spoke did he not tell her that he will be moving to Chile. Acacia didn't know but hopes things will go well for him. She leaves.



Rubio goes to the corner store and asks Lizzy to bring him a cold beer. Perla and Julianita run into him. Perla asks if he is celebrating the fact that Danilo hasn't killed him yet. Rubio wants them to leave him alone but wonders how they got out of jail. The girls lie and say Norberto helped them out. But not to repeat it since he doesn't want anyone to know especially his wife. Perla wonders if Rubio talked to Danilo lately. She needs to know what to do now. Julianita says she needs to work so that she can send money to her family. Norberto sent a little but not enough. He asks the girls for their numbers and Perla writes it on his hand. She makes a comment that he smells horribly. He ignores this and tells the girls to hurry up and fix things with Danilo because he doesn’t want to be in the middle anymore. He leaves.



Acacia brings Manuel to the church and has decided to go ahead with the wedding. This makes him happy and he thanks her. She also wants to get married asap. You know Esteban won't let me leave the house until we are properly married. I can't stand to live too much longer under the same roof with him. Manuel agrees and they kiss.



Esteban tells Cris that Campasano received the money and he has to go today to Mexico City to finalize everything. Should only be for 2 or 3 days. Cris is happy with the news and would love to spend a couple of days with him alone. He would love for her to but thinks she should be with Acacia right now. He still distrusts Manuel. She thinks Acacia will just be planning for the religious wedding and he suggests she help her. I will hardly have any down time while in Mexico and will feel bad about not being with you. I promise the next time I go, it will be more for pleasure and less business. This seems to appease Cris.



Rubio gets a call from Danilo. He says Perla and Julianita are out of jail. Norberto helped them out. When I told Perla you wanted to talk to her, she became very excited. Danilo admits he was stupid when he became obsessed with Ale while he had the loving Perla by his side. Rubio gives him Perla's number.



Acacia tells Cris that she has chosen this Saturday for the wedding. The only thing she asks is that she not tell Esteban until the big day. Cris asks why not? When he finds out, he will be furious. And why exactly this Saturday? I'm doing it so that he won't get upset replies Acacia. He says he's okay with the wedding now, but I am not sure he's convinced. But if he is okay with all this then it shouldn't be a big deal. You both have shown me that it's not the party after the wedding that matters but what the novios feel for each other. I want to marry with all my heart. I am very fortunate to find the love I have always wanted with my best friend. Cris thinks this is all crazy but gives her blessing.



Perla and Julianita are doing nails. Julianita is not happy that she can't talk to Norberto. Suddenly Perla's phone rings and it's Danilo. Have you missed me he asks.



Rosa is getting everything prepared for the wedding. Esteban comes back and angrily asks Cris what the heck is going on? Acacia says she marries Manuel in the church tomorrow.



Perla lies and says she misses him. Danilo is happy to see that both she and Julianita have shown him loyalty. We see that a policeman is in the room as Perla is talking with Danilo. She asks him where he is. I can't tell you yet he replies. I just wanted to listen to your voice. But soon we will see each other again. Perla puts Danilo on speaker phone and says she doesn't know what to do without him. She needs guidance. He says soon they will be together and he will compensate her for everything that she went through with Ale. He hangs up and the policeman leaves to tell the lead investigator. The girls hug each other.



Luisa asks Ale what will she tell her baby when he gets older? Ale thinks she will have it figured out my then. Luisa says soon it will become noticeable and I will have to tell Cris that I am pregnant. Rubio is eavesdropping when this is said. Ale doesn’t think she will have any problems with Cris. Then how are we going to explain to everyone that the child is Manuel's? Ale advises taking it day by day.



Esteban angrily grabs Cris and wonders how she could have hidden this from him? First of all replies Cris, I did it because my daughter asked me to and I wanted to avoid any problems. And secondly...but doesn't get to finish because he angrily says they wanted to fool him. You are now helping your daughter destroy her life. Cris reminds him that he put the condition that she marry in the church before she could leave the house. Yes, but I only did it to buy some time he lets slip. Time? Time for what asks Cris. Is there another reason why you are opposed to this wedding that you are not telling me?



Rubio is outside drinking when Luisa approaches. She gets onto him for drinking when there is so much work to be done. He tells her she's now dead to him and not to bother him. I don't like to be fooled. I gave you everything. My love, did what you didn't like for me to do. All for nothing. Why? Why did you choose Arturo when I would have done the same for you? I would have taken charge of the baby of yours. I know you are carrying a child.



Cris says she's waiting for his answer. Esteban lies and says he was hoping it would give her more time to think about things. It takes months to plan a wedding. I thought you were going to help convince her to change her mind. Well she wasn't going to do it replies Cris. They have already married civilly and tomorrow through the church. Whether you like it or not. I am tired of all your negativity. First you hated Ulises and now Manuel. Now you want to put down more obstacles to detain my daughter from marrying tomorrow and I want to know why. Acacia enters the room on this last bit of the conversation and tells her mother it's not worth arguing. Cris points out that she doesn't understand Esteban's attitude. Now you see what I wanted to avoid Esteban asks Acacia. He apologizes. He wasn't sure that Acacia really loved Manuel but can see he was wrong. Acacia says she's decided and asks that he not oppose the wedding anymore. He agrees and will not say another word. Cris hopes so. Acacia points out this is her last night and doesn't want anyone to be fighting. Esteban agrees and says he will escort her down the aisle. Cris says that's not going to happen. Acacia says it will be her grandfather who has the honor. Esteban sees that they have everything planned out and leaves the room. Acacia thanks Cris for all her support.



Rubio is in the bar getting drunk and going on about Luisa. The bar keeper tells him to just accept it. Don't do anything stupid. I promised Luisa I wouldn't do anything but still....The bar keeper reminds him that Manuel is the son of Norberto Palacios. Do you know what kind of trouble you can get in? Rubio suddenly gets a call from Esteban. He is ordered back at the hacienda. Rubio asks if there is a problem. Not yet replies Esteban. If it's the last thing I do, I will prevent that wedding tomorrow.



Juliana is walking in the halls and overhears Ale telling Acacia how happy she is to be with her family. Acacia says Ale is an admirable woman. You have gone through so many things. Life has taught me what asks Ale. In all the time that Danilo forced me to prostitute myself, the only thing that gave me the strength to endure is the idea of one day being able to escape. Juliana hears this and is shocked. She walks off. Ale didn't think she could ever change her life. She wanted to die. And in her darkest hours, she met some wonderful people. And now getting all dressed up for a dinner party. Acacia admits she never thought she would be marrying Manuel. Ale says there is still time to change her mind. Acacia wants to recoup her life and her happiness. This is the only way to do it.



Juliana in a rage runs into German and says she overheard that “girl” Ale admit that Danilo is her pimp. Ale walks up as this is being said and decides to hide and eavesdrop. Did you know this she asks.



Esteban walks into Acacia's room and says she betrayed him. She doesn't see it that way. She hasn't told her mother anything. Then I will he replies. You wouldn't risk the chance of not having any money she replies. Why are you doing this to be he asks. Because I have no other choice says Acacia. I am giving you a choice to leave this place with some dignity. When I get back from my honeymoon, I expect you will be gone. Otherwise I will tell the truth.



Lunes: it's the wedding day!






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Part 2 tomorrow.
 

I'm currently watching Alma de Hierro and Alberto Estrella is in it. His name is Angelito and is a contrast to Danilo is many kind-hearted ways. I often find myself LMAOing at him with glasses on and at one point the family was having dinner and because potatoes he had nothing but pink underwear on.

Funny moment- Once, Martha Julia's character was drunk, in nothing but a bed sheet and flashed Angelito.
 

Gloria, I am reliving the episode through your vibrant words. A riveting, enthralling Part 1. Gracias!

Uli seems sincere in finalizing his distance from Acacia. Forever. I do believe that her mistaking him for Este at her window was the final straw. And although he is a very loving person, if she told him the truth about Este, he may forgive but would he ever forget? I want him to stay and have Itzel finally reappear.

Aca's plan of having Ale in her bedroom was a good one. Este did not seem all that contrite, nor all that worried. Slime.

I thought Acacia looked absolutely beautiful in that red top and teal silk skirt at the event.

Danilo thinks Perla loves him. What an ego. But the sad thing is that until Ale opened her eyes, she did. A love and hate elixir is a powerful potion.

Delusional Manuel. And, I dare say he does not really love Acacia. I don't think he loves anyone really. Perhaps German in his own, limited fashion.

I did not understand what Rubio told Hector so will be waiting anxiously to hear what you have to say gloria.

Rubio learned what we knew he would and it appears the entire truth about Luisa.

Corazon, I didn't see Alma de Hierro, but Alberto in pink underwear is something I would love to see!

Gloria, thank you for your amazing recap. Can't wait to read the rest!

Diana
 

Gloria, Alma de Hierro is on for half an hour after the rerun of Amorcito Corazon at 10:00/1:00.
 

LOL I meant to say Diana but I recommend it to you too G!
 

Thank you Gloria, you clarified several things I got right and wrong.

Seems to me Acacia is perfecting her game and Esteban falling for it.

So Rubio knows who the real father is too.

I hope Ulis really leaves so he has a chance to clear his head. Acacia doesn't love the guy, just wants him to love her forever.
 

Thank you, Gloria. We look forward to the second part tomorrow.

When Esteban was lying to Cris about finally deciding to not interfere with Acacia's plans, I could have barfed at the look on his face when he hugged Cris right after telling her this.

When Esteban walked into Acacia's room and used that lovey, dovey tone with her, there was NOTHING about the tone of his voice or the way he was dressed that would have made Ale think he was "just coming to talk to Acacia". Does this guy really think these women are that stupid?!

I know this sounds so crazy, but the Esteban actor has an oddly proportioned body (yes, I have my faults, too). I couldn't figure out until last night what it was that I find so distracting about him, but when he was in his undershirt and pajama bottoms, it finally hit me. He has quasi muscle man arms (NOT like the ones David Zepeda has!), but has a head that seems smaller than the rest of his body. Plus, I could really see how much this guy slouches around. He is not very attractive in his skivvies, that is for sure.

Anywho...

Rubio kills me with those super pointy toe boots that he wears. They look like elf boots! I have seen some bands on TV whose members wear these outrageously pointed toe boots! How in the world does anyone walk in them?!

I love the red/teal off the shoulder number that Acacia was wearing. I will gladly take that dress off her hands. :)

Fatima
 

Fatima, I so agree with you! There was no misinterpreting Este's intent when he mistook Ale for Acacia. He practically accosted Ale.

There was no explanation in the world that would have been plausible.

Acacia is far too late in her realization that Este has lied and manipulated her as well as her mother. It's a bit late for the solicitous, caring daughter in my opinion.

Yes tofie, she is "fine tuning" her game. A game she should never have entered into to begin with. Shudder.

Diana
 

"Acacia is far too late in her realization that Este has lied and manipulated her as well as her mother. It's a bit late for the solicitous, caring daughter in my opinion."

Diana, I SO agree on this point. I was wondering last night just what kind of anvil Acacia is going to get. She has played with some very bad fire.

Fatima
 

I don't give Acacia a pass, the girl knew what she was doing when she got in. She was accustom to yanking the chain of young guys that knew no better and she was in control. With Esteban she lost control, so much so she betrayed her mother. She was successful at bringing him down when she broke things off initially, only to lose badly, when he returned to Cris. This is a tit for tat relationship (and financial assets) power struggle (to the death) between those two. Manuel, Ulis & Cris (and Cris's money & property) along for the ride. Acacia now realizes his play and giving it back. She set him up perfectly and he the dope.

 

Thanks for the recap Gloria. Fatima, I too have noticed the physical weirdnesses of the Esteban character's physical being and especially, the way he usually holds his head in an elevated, arrogant, "I'm looking down on you cuz I'm better" fashion. Makes me wants to slap him silly.

From the previews, it looks like someone's gonna die or be incapacitated so that the wedding can't happen. Just 5 more episodes for the truth to come out? I sincerely hope it will. Esteban going into Ack's room in the middle of the night and Cris finding out about it is pretty much the last straw. Cris, when WILL you start connecting the dots?
 

Fatima, I have an unsettling feeling that there will be no penalty for Acacia at all. My thinking is she should end up alone, channeling all the energy she has expended thus far in crying, wringing her hands and overcome with self pity into trying to atone to Cris and her grandparents for what she has done.

That said, there has been a definite shift and it appears she has now fully rejected Este. Many here have been commenting Acacia will indeed end up with Uli. And as much as I hate to say it, it did appear things were starting to move in that direction. I'm not quite as sure after last night though. Uli seemed fairly determined to end it.

As tofie noted, she has known what she was doing all along. The few pangs of guilty conscience were not enough to dissuade her.

Dona Gringuita, the previews were startling and I'm not going to say what my speculation is although I think there is likely only one cause for the ruckus...

I am still wondering how her relationship with Este will be uncovered. Or discovered...

Diana
 

Gloria,
Thanks for the excellent recap. I am anxiously waiting for part 2.

I really hate the way the writers are trying to persuade us to care for Acacia again. I can not forget what she did to her mother. And when/if the truth comes out, I really hope Acacia doesn't tell her mother that "nothing happened". Something did happen. You might not have had sex with Este, but there was a lot of physical contact and sneaking around. Even though she hates to admit it, Acacia and Este had a relationship. She had/has feelings for him and acted on them knowing that, not only was this a married man, but your mothers husband.

More later, gotta get back to work.

hasta pronto...
 

Thank you for a super great part one Gloria. I know that your part two tomorrow will be just as excellent as this part one was.

When the gods put Acacia together,
they gave her a perfect body, the body and face of a heavenly goddess. However I am wondering that when the gods were working on her perfect body, did they somehow run out of time and have to put her brain together in a hurry and thus leaving out a few brain cells? I mean---Let's see. She lusted after her mother's husband. (well, it was mutual) After that goes on for a while and with complications developing,
Acacia decides that she doesn't want to hurt her mother and besides Esteban might just be after some Rancho Benavente money and power. So I know, I will run off to the court house and marry someone that I don't love. That will keep Esteban at bay. Oh and after I sign the marriage document, I won't accept my husbands wedding ring but will go ahead with a formal wedding. What?Can someone please help me get things straight?

DevilDan is going to be brought down by a women. The only one that he trusts and is sure that loves him. Boy is he going to be surprised. Perla is singing like a canary. While Danilo is now out to kill Alejandra. After he bought her and forced her to prostitute herself for nearly half of her life, withholding medical treatment from her brother causing his death, killing her mother in front of her and keeping her under lock and key for years, did he really think that Ale would really love him? He beat Perla bloody and kept her from Memo the one that she did fall in love with and yet
Danilo knows that Perla loves him
and that he can trust and depend her now that he is on the run with the police hot on his trail.
Brought down by women who he used and abused his whole life. Fitting and sweet I say.
the gringo


 

gringo I just love your rift about Danilo. I am also hoping he is "Brought down by women who he used and abused his whole life. Fitting and sweet I say".

Excellent! I also hope for nothing less.

Diane
 

gringo, I am still smiling about your Acacia rant as well. You are fired up today! It was so good it bears repeating.

.."So I know, I will run off to the court house and marry someone that I don't love. That will keep Esteban at bay. Oh and after I sign the marriage document, I won't accept my husbands wedding ring but will go ahead with a formal wedding".

That feverish little brain of hers is off kilter, isn't it?

Diana
 

Gringo, I'm still LOL after reading your comment. Too funny and absolutely accurate.

I really enjoyed the scene last night with German and Ale. You could just feel the chemistry between them. I don't know exactly how, but they need to end up together. Writers, don't mess this one up. Ale and German have been through too much. They deserve a happy ending.

I also really like Luisa and Arturo together. He is such a cutie! I hope I see this actor in more novelas. I don't think I had ever seen him in another one.

BTW, Rubio really ticked me off when he let Danilo know that Ale was at the hacienda. I pray that he stops helping DevilDan.
 

Diane---I should proof read. A big flaw of mine. I know that my composition was/is a little off but the Caray Peeps will get my drift I'm sure
the gringo
 

Thanks, gloria. My main concern is that somehow it is revealed that Este killed Alonso. It burns me that he continues to stalk Ack and that Cris is still clueless and ready to hand more money to him. It is starting to get painful to watch . Cris will have to see Ack and Este in bed together to catch a clue that the relationship between these two is in no way familial. I guess that Cris is such a good person that she cannot imagine that these two are lying to her at every turn. Ack, How can you not warn your mother about this horrible guy?
 

Acacia doesn't want to incriminate herself. How does she say, mama, just the other day Esteban & I were semi naked in my bed but thankfully I stopped that bad boy before anyone walked in on us.
 

Recap complete.

I can't wait until Monday when German responds to his mother's hissy fit. This is going to be interesting. I have a feeling she won't like what he has to say to her.
 

gloria, Part 2 was perfect. Enjoyed every single word! I am also very eager to hear what German has to say to Juli. I hope he tells her off in no uncertain terms. Like Acacia, Juli is another one who deserves to end up alone.

While Rubio cried and pouted like a child and chose to drown himself in his sorrows, I did prefer that to his going on a machete enhanced vengeance quest. Interesting that he told Luisa he would have taken care of her and the child. On this, I believe him. But as I noted yesterday, when he told Dan Ale was there, he deserves whatever he gets.

The crazed "dancing" of Este and Acacia has Cris totally confused. No wonder the poor woman hasn't been able to figure anything out!

AuntyAnn, I am with you. Ale and German must end up together! I think things are settled for Arturo and Luisa. At least I hope so. With this TN, nothing is a certainty, is it?

gringo, your composition was eloquent and insightful. As always.

Susanlynn, Este's guilt in Alonso's death will only come to light if Rubio talks. I think tofie is right. Ale wants the truth to come out, but only the terrible truth about Este. She wants to remain pristine.

Diana
 

gringo, I LOVE your observations today! Absolutely perfect!

Diana, yes, it was pretty clear last night that Acacia has made a turn in her character, but she should not be allowed to get off scott free. It's just not right for that to happen. She KNEW darn well what she was doing and she KNEW she was playing with fire. she most definitely deserves to be alone at the end.

Uli deserves so much more. I so hope he meant what he said when he told Acacia he just didn't want to hear about her anymore. I hope his relationship fatigue with her is a done deal.

When German was in Ale's room, he almost slipped and told her how he felt. He is another character who is going through some rapid changes. Tin Lizzy PALES in comparison to Ale.

It's pretty darn amazing, when you think of it, that Ale still has the capacity to love. The level and duration of her abuse could have easily made her distrustful and not able to open up to anyone.

I'd like to kick Rubio in the rear end. He is a jerk. Even if he said he would have taken care of Luisa and the child, he is still a jerk and a FRIEND of Danilo's. How could someone like that ever be trusted?!

Dona Gringuita, you have no idea how many times I would like to reach into that TV and slap that stupid Esteban silly. That smirk on his face needs to be permanently wiped off. I can't wait to see what his anvil will be!

Fatima
 

I'm here finally. Was just waiting for the full recap just in case I forgot something.

First, Este is asking to get caught by Cris. Poor Ale. Can't anybody see she is scared out of her mind? The fact that people were still not knocking before entering her room is rude. You could even see Ale get scared then breathe a sigh of relief when Ack entered her room. As for German being in her room well whenever those two are near one another there is definite chemistry. The spark is still alive.

I hope Uni doesn't cut the rest of the German/Juliana conversation. German looked MAD. Glad to see him defend Ale.

Sometimes I feel bad for Rubio and sometimes I don't. If the upcoming tragedy is what I think it is, I do hope he isn't involved. Now that he knows Luisa is pregnant I hope he doesn't go completely insane.


 

With a lot of impending violence building and probably will be starting this Monday, It was so nice and heartwarming to see Luisa and Rosa welcomed into the Gallardo? family Friday night. I especially liked that little part of Friday's episode.
Luisa will now have a sweet kind and loving home that she can/will feel a part of. No one in that family will ever look upon her as "the servant girl." No one anywhere ever should have to grow up being told that you aren't as good as---you're just a servant. I know that Cris and Acacia didn't ever tell her that but Rosa pounded it into her and Juliana?? Well, I just get sick thinking about her snotty attitude. Earlier today I was anxiously waiting for Gloria's part two because I wanted to know what made Juli so angry when she overheard Alejandra talking to Acacia. But then I thought about it and decided, who cares when Juli gets angry? Juli has spent half of her life mad and angry so why would this be any different?

Well now, nose in the air Juli knows Alejandra's background and of course Alejandra is low classed trash in her eyes. And to think that her son German was sweet on that trashy woman. Now I like others, can't wait to hear what German says to her. Will German be sweet and nice to mommy dearest? I'll be counting the hours and minutes waiting for this one.
Must see tv.
the gringo

 

Is it wrong I forgot Ariadne was in El Color de la Pasion? She played the role of Adriana; a mature, married mother and wife was depressingly murdered. I won't say who did it though.
 

Gloria- I had to go straight to reading your recap this morning, before even watching the episode(s). Masterful work. Thank you.

Seems that things are about to boil over. Happy to hear the police cornered Rubio, the bastard. Although he conveniently didn't tell this how big his role as informant is, or that he told Dan where Alejandra is. I think I would feel better if they also posted a guard for Ale inside the house.

More later after I've watched.

NYC was so fun, but so very cold! I think I got frost bite.
 

Hooray Vivi - you are back!

Can't wait to hear what you have to say.

Glad you had a good time but yes, the weather has been brutal. Hope you are all right.

Diana
 

Vivi, as you will see, I think Rubio put on a good show for the police but think he will go ahead and do what he wants anyway.

He may have been able to worm around Norberto but is clearly out of his element with Esteban and Danilo. TF, I understood what you were saying in your comment, and I feel the same way (about the impending tragedy). Of course, the way the writing has been (often unpredictable), something completely different may happen than what we are thinking. But, maybe not.

Fatima, I agree that Ale certainly does have the capacity to love - more than anyone else here it seems, doesn't it?

gringo, I'm wondering if Juli's cruel words about Ale will cause a permanent rift with German. Juli is heartless.

Diana
 

Niecie, where are you???

Diana
 

Ok, I just watched Eli 106 online, which ends with Este scaring Ale half to death in Acacia's room. Yeah, his explanations are pretty flimsy for coming into Acacia's room in the middle of the night in the dark, and whispering my love in her ear. He really does think all these women are dopes. But I jumped right along with poor Ale every time someone blasted into her room without knocking. Seriously, I think there should be a guard at her door.

German took Ale's hand and was getting up in her personal space again. She's the one who had to pull her hands away. I think when he said he'd never be able to thank her enough, he was about to say that he never stopped loving her. I know he doesn't want to hurt Lizzy, but...

Bad luck for Efrain, and I totally understand why Perla and Julianita are freaked out. I'm proud of them for continuing to help the police despite their very real fears.
 

A few cut scenes from 106:

-Hector told Uli that Memo gave the police Patricio's location in Northern Mexico. The police there are about to capture him. Uli says he will inform Itzel and her grandmother.
- Up I calls Ale and they catch up. He tells her about Acacia's visit and that he wants nothing more to do with her. Ale agrees to let it go. Uli tells her he is for sure taking the Chile job and has asked Hector to take care of her for him.
-Carmen and Uli react with joy at the baby news. Everyone hugs and gives congratulations. Carmen is over the moon about her first grandchild and Luisa looks guilty.
-Manuel puts the ring on Acacia's finger anyway, and urges her to wear it, even as she decides what she wants. Acacia shows it to Cris, JC, and Elena, and JC is upset Manuel didn't formally ask for her hand in front of the family.
- JC goes to see Norb and Manuel, and straight up accuses Norb of just trying to get his hands on Benavente. He does agree that Manuel truly loves Acacia, but says he will be keeping a close eye on him. Manuel offers to sign a prenup, and Norb jumps in to say they can deal with that later. After JC leaves, Norb asks Manuel if they married with assets separated or joint assets. Learning it was joint assets makes Norb very happy. Manuel points out that Cris would actually need to die for Acacia to get the hacienda and Norb says everything in time. Manuel looks worried and disgusted.
-Acacia gets Cris to agree to run any financial decision by her first.
- German is outside sketching, and finds himself sketching Ale's face without even realizing it.
 

ITA with you all on that red and teal dress Acacia was wearing. The skirt had the red detailing on the inside too. With the white purse, it was like a homage to the Mexican flag.

While it was fun seeing Acacia toy with Este, I can't help feeling dread because she doesn't know she's toying with a cold blooded killer. This may seem like a game, but it's a dangerous one.
 

Vivi, welcome back safe. Thanks for including the conversation about assets and that they are indeed joint and made Norberto very happy. Hmmmm, all financial decisions have to go through an 18 year old that is capricious at best.
 

Vivi in DC, glad you had a great time! Those things that were cut out are important. We now have a few people who could/would be happy if Cris were to suddenly pass away.

I agree that Acacia does not see the danger in the game she is playing.

I've been thinking about it some (can you imagine that I am thinking about a TN!)I hope Rubio gets a huge anvil.

Fatima
 

Vivi, if this is capitulo 97 for us, what two capitulos in Mexico were combined for our 97?

Fatima
 

Fatima- This was Mexico chapters 106 and 107.
 

Super and thanks!

Fatima
 

Vivi, thank you for these very pivotal details." Manuel points out that Cris would actually need to die for Acacia to get the hacienda and Norb says everything in time. Manuel looks worried and disgusted".

So, Norberto is not quite as redeemed as I thought. A very poignant, dangerous statement.

I loved knowing German sketched Ale's face! Hope is mounting....

Diana
 

Vivi, I just sent you an e-mail regarding this week's recaps.

Diana
 

Just watched the first 20 mins of 107. Got to run, but here are a few cut scenes:

-Rubio goes to the cantina and tells Rogelio, the owner, that he doesn't know who to help, Dan or the police. Regelio tells him to keep his mouth shut. (Remember that Rogelio is associated with Dan.)
-Luisa tells Ale how bad she feels about keeping the baby truth from Art's family and Rosa. She then speaks with Art and says she wants their child to know the truth. Art is fine telling their child when s/he is old enough that he is not his/her bio parent, but does Luisa want to reveal who is? Louisa is unsure. It will be hard to explain that Aunt Acacia's husband is their father. Art recommends they take things day by day. They won't reveal her pregnancy to all until after Acacia and Manuel marry in the Church.
- Rubio asks Luisa formally to be his novia and she says she loves Art. Rubio says she is now dead to him.
 

Thanks Vivi.

I think Arturo has a wise game plan - to wait until after Acacia and Manuel marry.

Rubio was very careless to reveal his dilemma to the bartender who is in Dan's pocket. Danilo seems to have spies everywhere.

Let's hope Rubio spills the beans about Esteban's murderous past if and before something happens to him.

Diana
 

Diana, I think Rubio is one big weak link. Him spilling the beans to the bartender means very, very bad news for all concerned, especially Ale. Danilo will probably know by the episode tomorrow that somebody, somewhere is a stool pigeon.

Fatima
 

Yes Fatima, the walls are closing in on Rubio. I wonder if he will learn Memo is alive?

If he knew, I wonder if that might help persuade him to help the police if it might mean Memo would get a lighter sentence?


Now that he has said Luisa is dead to him, I am fairly certain that includes Rosa. Memo was the third (and only other) person that meant something to him.

In a way, I wish this would come to light as the faster Danilo is captured, the better.

Diana
 

Diana, I absolutely agree. Rubio is not a good thinker which makes him very dangerous.

Fatima
 

I was thinking of you in NYC, Vivi. It has been very cold here all week, and I knew that NYC which is north of us would be like a deep freeze.

I wonder how and when Rubio will find out about Memo , and if it will affect his actions.What would make him disclose Este as Alonso's killer?
I do not want Este to get hit by his anvil until everyone knows that he is a murderer.
Excuse thetypos. I dropped my IPad,and it isn't working so I am using a small cheap tablet that I am not used to.
 

Here are some other missing scenes from the rest of episode 107:

-Manuel breaks the news to Norb and Juli about the wedding on Saturday. Juli is of course upset that this has ruined her opportunity to throw a huge society wedding. Norb doesn’t care. He wants them married as soon as possible. Manuel says he now intends to use the money for the business to buy an apartment for him and Acacia to live in San Jacinto while Acacia is in college. Norb doesn’t see why Acacia needs to go to college now that she’s a married woman. She should be taking care of the house, and they should live at the finca. (Oh, Norb! It’s 2015, not 1915.)
-There’s a montage scene of the days passing. Wedding prep; Elena and Cris altering the wedding dress to fit Acacia; Uli in Mexico City, thinking of Acacia; Acacia running into Hector after picking up her dress from the cleaners—she tells him the only reason she didn’t invite him to her wedding is because of the Esteban-Cris awkwardness, and tells him that if her grandfather weren’t escorting her down the aisle, she would want Hector to escort her. He hugs her and wishes her well.
-After drunk Rubio confronts Luisa about being pregnant by Manuel, she begs him not to say anything. He gets angry and physical and grabs her wrists. He rants about Manuel while grabbing his machete. She begs him not to do anything stupid and he wants to know why she’s begging him not to KILL Manuel, when she says she doesn’t love him anymore. She tells him to think of Acacia and her happiness. He tells her that Art is just going to use her like Manuel did, and curses Manuel for sullying her purity. She tells him that Art wouldn’t do that and really loves her. Rubio breaks down and sobs that NO ONE will love her the way he does. She asks his forgiveness. She never wanted to hurt him. Manuel was a mistake in her life, but this baby is the best thing that’s happened to her. Rubio threatens to tell Acacia about the baby, and Luisa begs him not to. Rubio wants to know if she’s asking for Acacia’s sake, or for Manuel. She says for Acacia, and if Rubio truly loves her, he’ll keep quiet.
-Acacia takes Uli’s cross and speaks to him/herself saying he was her great love and he’ll always remain in her heart.

 

Fatima..ha...I completely agree that people who are not good thinkers are dangerous--I know some. they are a dsngernto themselves and others. Rubio is a wild card. now that Luisa is lost to him will he move to a darker place? , or perhaps knowing that Memo is alive will convince him to do the right thing. Only one more week. then, I must find a new novela.
 

Susanlynn- It has been cold here in DC too, but it was even more so in NYC. Luckily, we spent much of the day inside the MET, but anytime we went outside I questioned why I ever came to the East Coast. :)


 

The other thing that clouds Rubio's judgement and causes him to do/say stupid things is his drinking. Get a few tequilas in him, and he sings like a canary. This episode alone, he was in that cantina three times saying too much about Dan, Luisa, and Manuel.
 

I am anxious to see how the writers will wrap things up. If Cris and Ack never find out that the guy they both loved killed Alonso, I will be very disappointed in the writers. I am also curious to see who will be left standing among the bad guys. I see death for Dan And Este rather than prison.
 

Vivi,
Welcome back! Glad to hear you had a good trip.

Thank you for posting some of the cut scenes. It really helps to know what we missed. The scenes make better sense too.

Funny how important a character like Rubio can become at the end of a novela. He knows too many secrets, but he is also very vulnerable. He may know too much to make it out alive. Just a thought.

Hasta pronto!
 

vivu...yes, a bad decision maker who drinks...yikes...a recipe for disaster.
 

Wow, Vivi, thanks for the detail, especially the Rubio & Luisa chat and her fear he will go after Manuel. I wonder if she really wants Manuel, still.

Acacia saying Uli was her great love, maybe they will ride into the sunset, yet?
 

Thanks for filling in on epi 107 Vivi.

I think Acacia really likes Hector (but then, who doesn't?). It was nice to see she would have considered him escorting her down the aisle.

Dare we hope that he might someday be her stepfather? In this case, one who loves her as the daughter she is and in the right, respectful way...

Susanlynn, if I were a betting woman, I would put my money on Dan and Este not being of this world when this ends...

Diana
 

tofie, maybe??

Acacia would have dumped Manuel in a NY minute had Uli been willing to listen to her when she went to visit him.

I think he is done with her but I'm half expecting them to end up together. Poor Uli.

Diana
 

Another angry email fired off to Univision. I wonder if they even read them.

Vivi---Glad that you made it back from the icebox. I am two feet away from a portable heater and I am in LA, I know that I wouldn't make it in New York. Heating bills up there must be through the roof.

Thanks for filling us in an the cuts Vivi. You are so helpful.
the gringo

Now that we are nearing the end, I never would have guessed that Rubio would be so important to the story. He seemed insignificant
for a long time.
Well when you think about it, he was always snooping around, gathering information and selling it for a price. So he knows a lot
and now that things are coming to a head, well---a lot is going to come down to him. Rubio is in a position to play all sides so which way will he go is the question? He is not as tough as Dan, will he break under pressure?

Luisa and Arturo have decided to keep the babies father a secret at least for now but will the truth come out sooner than later?
Will Rubio blab while he is drowning in his sorrows?

Anyway with Acacia's wedding on the way for Monday, it doesn't look good for Manuel.

Too bad that Juliana will not get the big showoff wedding that she wants. Boo hoo. I can't wait for Monday night. A bodas interruptus?

































 

I forgot that Vivi told us in one of the cut scenes, it was said that Ulises was going to Itzel's village to inform Itzel and her Grandmother about what has transpired. I am still holding out hope for a Itzel/Ulises pairing. I sure don't want to see Uli back with Acacia. Ulises is an
good, honest hard working guy whereas Acacia has just made too many mistakes. She doesn't deserve him but Itzel? YES!!!
the gringo
 

Susanlynn,yes, Rubio is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, despite that machete, which is what worries me. As you noted, his drinking is a serious problem. He just runs at the mouth. He's going to say the wrong thing and it is going to get him in trouble.

I am not going to change my mind about wanting Acacia alone at the end. She played a dangerous game and she is losing on many counts. We still don't know how Cris will react to all of this. While I suspect she will forgive her daughter 100% especially after she finds out that Esteban is a murderer, but that should not give Acacia an immediate pass. I think people have to atone for some of their hurtful behaviors.

It would be wrong for her to just go riding off into the sunset. If anyone deserves that, it is Ale.

Luisa gets on my nerves sometimes. Maybe it's her goofy bangs or her too red lipstick or her pining for a jerk like Manuel, but she certainly "passed GO", didn't she?

Vivi in DC, you've given us a lot of good information which fills in so many blanks. Just look at how much has been cut!!!

Maybe I am off here, but would inviting Hector really set Esteban off? Frankly, I don't think he would care.

Fatima
 

I wonder what Jose Alberto Castro's next show will be. He has two options;

1-Give us another Jacinto Benavente adaptation (preferably La Noche del Sabado)

2- Rubi is being re-played this year and was on Galavision last year oddly. Barbara Mori is back into novelas. Is that enough hinting towards a sequel to Rubi?
 

Gloria – Thanks a bunch. Superb recap. Soooo many details that I missed.

Diana - It’s been insanely busy at work but I finally have a chance to catch up with Caray.

How I missed all the goings-on here. Terrific catching up with all the comments.

Yay, Uli dodges the Acacia bullet again! Yay, Este gets caught looking stupid in Acacia’s bedroom! – the awkwardness was well done by all three actors.

The only couples I feeling are mutually in love with each other are German and Ale (though they’re not together) and Perla and Memo (bedroom eyes aside, I could care less about him).

Arturo, why not tell your mom and Uli the truth that Luisa’s baby is not yours. Just like you, they will love the baby no matter what, so why not tell them the truth? Maybe because they’ll, rightfully, conclude that you are not Luisa’s first choice? Hombre, you deserve better than this.

I can feel the nerfazos coming. Acacia has been an ingrate and so disloyal to her mom. But she’s only 18 and Uli was her first love and sex. She’s very inexperienced, pampered, and spoiled. If the truth comes out, Cris will have to forgive her (forget? -- probably never). The girl needs a therapist. Anyone who went to third base with stepdaddy would.
 

La Noche del Sabado- Imperia is a ballerina and eventually the prostitute of Prince Miguel whom she is madly in love with. After the death of her daughter Donina, she loses touch with reality and follows Miguel in making dreams reality.
 

If Cris invited Hector, I don't think Esteban would care, except for the fact Cris made a decision to do it without telling her husband. I think it would be very disrespectful if Cris agreed to have Hector escort Acacia down the isle (just another Acacia dig at Esteban)

There is no reason, other than plot, not to disclose Manuel the father of Luisa's child. (well, Art is unfortunately one of those boys willing to poke his own eyes out so he won't see reality) Everyone seems to be in agreement the child will be told at some point.

If Uli takes Acacia back, under any circumstances, he's an idiot.

Not the same, but I know of a real life daughter that attempted, unsuccessfully, to take a legitimate inheritance from her mother. Mother & daughter have not spoken for 30 years, not everything is forgivable.
 

I think Arturo did the right thing by not telling everything to Carmen initially.

Telling her he and Luisa were getting married and that she was pregnant was more than enough.

Given her history with Juli, telling her the child is Manuel's would have been too much, all at once. I think she is a kind, caring person who will come to accept things, but this bit of news should have been left for another time.

I'm still wondering how Cris is going to find out about Acacia and Esteban. If it comes along with the revelation Este murdered Alonso, Cris will be in shock and likely more apt to forgive Acacia right away as they would be united in their grief about Alonso. But, this all hinges on Rubio's continued "good health". As Esteban and Danilo are both on the warpath, not sure just how long that might continue.

Diana
 

I so hope I can stay awake tonight to watch this episode. At the rate they are cutting things, I'm sure there will be a lot going on!

Fatima
 

Well,wintry mix of sleet and snow here today so the schools canceled.

I will not be able to watch tonight because I get up at 5.15 on Tuesday , but I will be looking forward to reading the recap and watching the episode on the evening.
 

Yeah, I also think it's enough for the moment that Arturo told Carmen that he and Luisa are getting married and having a baby. He and Luisa still have too much stuff to work out about how they are going to proceed as a couple and as parents before dragging everyone else' drama into it. Because there WILL be drama. Carmen hates Manuel, the baby-daddy, because of the TWO false accusations he made against her son. Carmen and Juli hate each other because Juli tried to steal her man. The baby-daddy is marrying the mother's BFF/unofficial aunt of the baby. The paternal grandparents want the baby aborted. And that's just the beginning of the crazy drama this kid's existence will create. I get why Luisa and Arturo want to keep this under wraps for the moment.
 

Cutting these episodes is just ridiculous! There is too much going on for this nonsense. Uni should have just put Hasta on hiatus for a week and shown 2 hour episodes of LM.
 

Susanlynn- Since you have a snow/ice/sleet day off from school today, if you want to watch the full episodes that will be butchered tonight, they are on YouTube. In order to avoid some copyright issue, they have to tilt the image slightly, but the quality is great.

Episode 108: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXkyH_7B0Os

Episode 109: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihHOvd9lpgY
 

It's Monday morning and the hours are ticking away. I have had thoughts of La Malquerida running through my head all this morning,
some of the comments also. So here goes, I will rant until you guys get tired of me.

Fatima---"goofy bangs"---her too red lipstick and her pining for a jerk like Manuel but she certainly
passes go didn't she?
"goofy bangs" The gringo loves Luisa in her "goofy bangs. The bangs go very well with her round pixie face. I know that most women prefer a more glamorous look but I have always believed that there is beauty in simplicity
and there is definitely beauty in Luisa's simple country girl look.
I say that Luisa rocks the bangs
punto! Besides, Luisa is a worker on the rancho, it wouldn't look right for her to be sporting a glamorous hair style. Remember when everyone laughed at Rubio after he made foreman and started wearing all fancied up shirts and a bright, shinny bolo tie?

Her too red lipstick---I agree with you there. Bright red lipstick is a turn off, not a turn on but if you notice, Luisa did tone it down when Arturo announced their engagement last Friday.

But she certainly "passed GO" didn't she? YES, YES and YES!!! Luisa won the lotto.

Niecie in MD---Hombre, you deserve
better than that. I disagree. Luisa did pine for the jerk, handsome jerk Manuel and she is paying for it. It took her a long time to wake up but the important thing is that she did. Arturo has fought for and won a sweet little pixie goddess. They both work hard and their catering business will grow. And yes, they WILL be riding off into the beautiful sunset together. Deserves better?
Not on your life.

More coming soon.
the gringo



 

Thanks for the links , Vivi. maybe I can watch later. right now I am babysitting and trying to type while holding my grand girl on my lap just made a big pot of chicken noodle soup.

So...which novela willmyou folks watch after LA mal ends ?
 

A lot has been said about Ariadne
Diaz/Acacia's outfit and look when she attended the 100 year celebration at the Herdez Company with her mother last Friday. I agree that Acacia looked ravishingly beautiful. You don't get the label of goddess attached to your name easily and Acacia really did look like a goddess come down to earth Friday night. Victoria Ruffo looked super also.
A great looking mom and daughter for sure.

Can't wait till tonight. It looks like something big is going to interrupt the wedding. I don't know what will happen tonight but Esteloco has vowed to stop it. He is half out of his mind with lust for Acacia so as I said, I can't wait.
must see tv.
the gringo
 

Gringo- I like Luisa's look too, and like that her style is different than the same one everyone else has with the glam blow out. And unlike everyone else here, I don't mind the bright lipstick on anyone. It's in right now. Just like the "nude" lip was all the rage a while ago. Too bright can look clownish, just like too "nude" can look like a death pallor. But just the right amount of brightness can be fun and/or sultry.

Luisa had to get knocked around quite a bit to learn her lesson about Manuel. She got knocked around a LOT and paid the consequences with heartache, major humiliation, and even LIFETIME consequence in the form of a child. I say, she did the crime AND paid the time. Now let her have a happy life by the side of a good man. She's older, and much wiser now. She almost lost Art by waiting too long, but he was smart about the way he won her over-- slow and steady, calm and drama-free.
 

Vivi has said that Robo will probably win best novela and she probably is right. Boyer and Rulli
are awesome and will be hard to beat. I have seen La Malquerida from it's start and have seen the second half of Lo Que La Vida Me Robo. Robo had a great cast along with great acting but if I had a vote it would go to La Malquerida without hesitation. This great story, super cast Oscar quality acting, family rivalry, love and hate, uncontrolled lust, the devil in DevilDan and on, and on, and on. How much more can you put in a story? Nothing more I say, it's all here. It hasn't ended yet but it's on my all time favorites list already. Well that's the way I feel anyway. I hope that some out on the patio agree with me.
the gringo
 

Vivi---You comment on Luisa was beautiful, I loved every word of it.
the gringo
 

I'm with you gringo.

LM is already one of my all time favorites. I have a feeling it may ascend even higher on my list with one caveat. If Ale and German do not end up together, I reserve the right to change my mind. :)

The acting has been stellar, the writing taut and fresh with no certainty as to how things will turn out.

I cannot wait until 10.

Diana
 

Vivi, I am a fan of red lipstick also. I like Luisa's bangs and thought she could turn her sweet looks into sultry and sexy very quickly, which she did when she and Manuel were "romancing".

Diana
 

Gringo- I also like this story more than I did Robo. It's pulled me in and I find it more engaging and even more believable.

From reading the telenovela critique sites, it seems a reason this tn took a while to pull an audience in Mexico was partially because people were freaked out by a mother-daughter rivalry, but the main reason was actually because most people were impatient for the triangle to start! They felt the story moved too slowly to get to the point where Este and Acacia betrayed Cris. I, however, don't see how the writers could have justified Acacia betraying her mother in such a major way right off the bat! This is the kind of thing that needed a slow build up, till it got to the point where it's all blowing up right now. I think the writers and actors did an excellent job. I don't know why it never picked up an audience in the States.

I understand that the slow start in Mexico was why Uni decided to condense episodes at the beginning. But for the life of me, I can't understand why they are doing it at the end when things are the most exciting and when this was raking in huge audiences in Mexico.
 

I love this show and will have a Norberto withdrawal when it's done. Dammit

This one makes you think and even question long held convictions. There's grey all over the place. I still have not processed the same man that Cris loves, (and he loved her as much or more) is the same man that killed Alonso.
 

I will miss this great group after this show bends. I do not think that I can stand going back to LA Gata because it has gotten really crazy and makes no sense. if I watch the new 10 pm show I will have to record it.
 

Tofie..Did Este really love Chris or did he want the ranch and lifestyle and power and was a good actor.
 

Gringo - I like Luisa and her look. At first her hair looked stiff, but now it's bouncy and has swing - a nice cut. But I don't believe Luisa is in love with Art. That's my objection to her. She's going into this marriage because, hey, Art is a great guy and what woman in her right mind would turn him down? If Manuel gets free of Acacia tomorrow and, miraculously, wants Luisa, she will be yearning to get with Manuel. Granted, she's got good character and would not want to hurt Art and maybe would stay with him anyway.

Diana and Vivi - Great rundown of the baby's connections and why telling Carmen the truth would cause complications. I had forgotten about the Carmen-Juliana bad blood. But I do believe most close brothers, like Art and Uli, would share if their fiancé was pregnant by another guy. Uli can be counted on to be discreet and not make a big deal of it.
 

One more thing.

Maybe Univision is condensing LM because they think their next 10 PM TN will be better competition for Kate del Castillo's new TN that starts tomorrow on Telemundo. If so, I think they’re nuts because after the success of La Reina del Sur, Kate’s new show should do well regardless. They condensed the final episodes of LM for nothing. Thank goodness for youtube.
 

Art is like Ale in that when someone tells him their secret, he doesn't tell anybody. Luisa didn't give him permission to tell anyone, so he didn't, not even his brother.

Este can't love anyone. But he went from obsessing over dream girl Cris and doing whatever it took to get her, to living the dream for 10 years, to getting obsessed with a new dream girl, Acacia, and doing whatever it takes to get her.
 

I completely agree with you, Vivi. Este is a narcissistic sociopath and his own worst enemy. He is incapable of love. He only desires and covets.
 

oh dear, gringo, I FULLY understand why you love Luisa's looks (everyone else for that matter), but I think Niecie said what I didn't formulate very well which is really why Luisa's bangs and red lipstick were getting on my nerves: she does not love Arturo. She knows she has "passed GO" in a HUGE way. She is probably feeling relief, etc, etc. THAT is what is bugging me about her "luke".

I DO think that if Manuel were to suddenly man up and do a huge turn around (highly unlikely)Luisa probably wouldn't think twice about dumping Art.

It's what the "luke" represents at this point that I didn't like.

For what it's worth, I am actually up to date on things and I do wear a warm red lipstick when the occasion merits a very special "luke". :)

Susanlynn, I have no idea what else I will watch. The new TN has "fried" me because it is making a mess of our LM, so interest is low there. I am watching MCET for Jorge Salinas and Silvia Navarro, but it's going kinda goofy and forget La Gata...that is the epitome of estupidez.

Fatima
 

I seem to be in the minority, but I do believe Luisa is falling in love with Arturo.

She had always been honest with him. Painfully so.

She did seem to change her mind quickly, granted. I am sure that she doesn't want to lose him and am choosing to believe that love has at least a very small part.

I am watching the clock like a kid who is waiting for summer vacation to begin. I think tonight is going to be very pivotal. I hope Uni's shearing scissors leave us something:(

Diana
 

Well, looks like Uni just did a sweep of La Malquerida videos online. Not only do they refuse to show us the episodes in their entirety, they don't want anyone else to provide them either. Bastards!
 

VIVI!!! Say it is NOT so!!! This certainly tells us what we already know. They are monitoring our site!

UNIVISION: you are COWARDS! You butcher a good story and you want to make sure no one else sees it.

I hope the new Kate Del Castillo TN on Telemundo makes your new and rehashed TN EAT DUST, you weasels.

Fatima
 

Vivi, I can't believe it! I share your and Fatima's outrage.

Talk about adding insult to injury...How infuriating and how unfair.

That's right - deprive your loyal viewers who have enthusiastically supported this since day one from seeing crucial scenes in the LAST WEEK of episodes.

Univision, you don't deserve your audience...

Diana
 

I am SO upset. I know it does no good as nothing will change, but how do they say it...el colmo? Is that right?

I am so fed up with that stinking Univision and what they do to us. They don't read our emails. They don't bother to respond, but they do this.

What disgusting fools they are.

Fatima
 

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