Caray, Caray!

Well, the story continues at Lichita's house where they are all so happy with her good news. Her father Nacho is saying didn't he tell her that she just had to stick it out at the agency and it would all work out and their dreams would come true? Elsa her mother is so happy she never threw in the towel. Lichita says she learned howw to work hard from both of them. Elsa says that is how the women of their house use are strong, hardworkers, etc. She, Lichita, Magos, and Ximena all cheer.

Lichita is on top of the world when she gets to work thinking how from this day on she would be flying towards her dreams thanks to her effort and patience nobody or nothing would be stopping her. That ecstatic mood is quickly shattered when she opens the door to her office and finds Luciana sitting at the desk. There must be a mistake. No mistake according to Chuchette who has just arrived on the scene with Néstor. This is the office for the person who is going to be in charge of the "Oki Oki Jinsei(Ginseng?)" Cosmetics campaign and that would be Luciana de Toledo y Mondragón Iribarren who just happens to be the niece of don Augusto the owner of Icónika. Luciana informs Lichita that she is her boss. Could she bring her a capuccino? Lichita says that her boss Robeto Duarte gave her the office. They all laugh. Néstor tells her that that is just a "sueño guajiro" (a pipe dream). Lichita insist they go talk to Roberto. On one hand Lichita thinks Roberto will support her but then again might she be slammed by reality?

In Roberto's office, Roberto defends Lichita and her placement and wants to know all about Luciana's background in advertising. Luciana does a lot of double talk about her experience and expertise. Chuchette just thinks it is bad manners to not trust the owner's niece. Roberto asks if Sandra okayed this. Since it is don "mero mero's" (big shot's) niece, Sandra does not have to okay anything according to Chuchette. It is apparent to Roberto that Sandra does not know and so that is where they should have started in the first place: with Sandra the General Director of the company.


Back at Lichita's house her dad Nacho is so happy with how well things are going for her he even feels like eating again which makes his wife Elsa very happy. Then suddenly Nacho gets an idea! Elsa gets worried when Nacho gets ideas.

Roberto, Lichita, Néstor, Chuchette and Luciana have all moved to Sandra's office to sort things out. Sandra loses no time in getting in Luciana's face and informing Luciana that even if her father were the king of Rome, she Sandra has the final say on what goes on. Nobody operates on their own. Samdra asks Néstor who came up with the ide of putting Luciana in charge the the cosmetic account they didn't even have yet, he throws Chuchette under the bus and blames her for the whole mess. Sandra informs Luciana that she does not put up with any kind of nepotism or rewards based on close friendships in the company. Luciana speaks up for herself saying that she being hired has nothing to do with her family but with her great talent. She thinks her uncle Augusto is going to be really angry when he finds out how she has been treated. Roerto supports Sandra in calling in don Augusto to decide the matter. Luciana is not happy.

The whole group has moved on to don Augusto's office where he is not too pleased to see his niece and whispers in her ear that she is just like her father Rafael. He moves down the line to Roberto where he gets in his ear saying he cannot believe he would have promised the account to that girl--whoever Alicia Gutiérrez is. Lichita puts up her hand to identify who she is and don Augusto does not even recognize her. Sandra says Lichita has worked for many years for the company. She was the assistant to Elías. As Luciana starts to plead her case, don Augusto pushes Lichita out of the way and leans on her as if he were leaning on a piece of furniture as he deals with his niece. Luciana begs for a chance saying she is not mediocre like her father. Don August says that at least they agree on one thing: that her father Rafael is a major league don Nadie (Nobody). She talks about how her father squandered his fortune and how don Augusto made this company out of nothing. Don Augusto looks pleased and flattered as he is still leaning on Lichita. Beatriz calls him on the phone.

Since Beatriz interceded on her behalf, don Augusto will give Luciana ONE opportunity. Augusto gives the Japanese makeup account to Roberto. Everyone else there will be working for him. The vacant office will be his. Luciana will be an editor along with Lichita. Don Augusto motions for them all to leave his office.

Out in the hall, Roberto tells his team where he and they will be working. Néstor proclaims himself the account executive. Chuchette takes Luciana for a tour of HER uncle's company as it is her obligation to do.

Roberto calls Gumaro amd brings him up to date on the latest happenings. Gumaro is making himself a gigantor sandwich as they are talking. He tells Gumaro that he defended Lichita and now she is so grateful she will help him do everything he asks. Gumaro thinks he should have gone over to the niece's side. Roberto didn't want to do that because her uncle doesn't support her and she had done something against him already.Roberto says he is going to have to be extra careful so that they don't find out that he knows nothing about advertising.

Luciana and Chuchette are still on the company tour, when Luciana wants to know why they call her "Chuchette". Chuchette says it is in honor of her French grandmother. They talk about Roberto and Luciana is not happy because if it were not for him she would be the creative director of the makeup account. Chuchette says that a woman as divine as she Luciana is could make a man like Roberto fall right at her feet. Luciana tells her she is really not interested in her opinions and wants to know what her real name is because she is not buying the French grandmother story. Luciana grabs Chuchette's name tag just to find out her real name is "Jesusa." She goes off laughing while Jesusa insists her name is Chuchette and Luciana's real name is Luci-fer.

Roberto amd Lichita are chit chatting in the hall. Roberto is sure that Lichita is going to show how much better of a worker she is than Luciana. Lichita is demoralized because Luciana "the owner's niece" was simply given the same position as she has: "editor" after Lichita has worked there so many years. Lichita is even more upset by the fact of how disappointed her family will be when she tells them about her position. Roberto says he understands. She drops a folder, they both go to get it and hit their heads. The scene ends with a "see you tomorrow".

Outside of the office building, Roberto sees Lichita waiting for the bus and decides he will give her a lift home after debating whether he should or not with himself. She of course falls before she gets in the car and has to be reminded to open the door and not just jump over it. They arrive at her house and he tells her she has another advantage over Luciana: she is his assistant director and that among all of the crazy people she is his favorite. Bye bye!

Lichita goes into her  house  to find  surprise party. That was the idea that her father had earlier. The party is in honor of them naming her a director even with her own office. They all cheer and applaud. Neighbors, friends, relatives are there. Lichita tells us that she had a fantasy right at that moment: she hoped the earth would open and swallow her.

Luciana has returned to her aunt and uncle's home and Beatriz is telling her now that she has gotten her the job, the rest depends on her Luciana. Luciana wants to know how she got her the job. Beatriz tells her that all married women know how to convince their husbands especially if the cause is noble. Don Augusto arrives. He needs to talk to both of them.

Back at the party, Lichita is surprised to see Roberto who has just come by to give her a folder she had left in his car. Lichita feels even more uncomfortable as her dad talks about them celebrating her being named "director"to the whole party crowd. They all applaud.

Don Augusto reminds Luciana that the only person she has to be grateful for for the job is his wife Beatriz. If it had been up to just him, she would be back in Patagonia. He tells her that she will have no cars or drivers at her service. Beatriz starts to protest but Luciana says that is okay. By taking public transportation she will learn a lot. Beatriz points out to her husband that she hopes he appreciates that Luciana wants to start from the bottom and rise by her own effort. Luciana is off to her room to study up on her work assignment. She kisses her aunt, turns to kiss her uncle but he waves her off.

At the party Lichita is talking to Roberto about how she does not know how she will tell her family that she did not get the promotion. Her dad calls her and comes with her mother to give her a gift: a new briefcase. The neighbors and cousins helped them with contributing money for the party and her sister Magos organized it. Roberto is off for a beer with Nacho. Elsa tells Lichita now proud they all are of her.

Don Augusto is playing billiards as his wife Beatriz is telling him that he is way too hard on Luciana. He insists she is just like his brother: arrogant, hypocritical, fake . . . Beatriz sees her as just the opposite: very humble and from what she has told her, Luciana does not have a good relationship with her father Rafael. That could be because they are so different. Don Augusto comments about what a lamentable misfortune it would be for Rafael if he ended up losing his daughter due to this distancing between them besides having also lost his fortune. Beatriz doesn't get it; don Augusto doesn't want to explain besides it is time for Beatriz to go to mass. No, she is not going to mass but to the chapel to pray for him. He thanks her.

At the party, Elsa is so happy for Lichita achieving her dreams. Maybe love will be next. Magos appears on the scene to congratulate Lichita. Lichita thanks her for helping out with the party and says she would do the same for her. Quickly the topic of Lichita's salary comes up and Magos' need for a little money. Nacho and Roberto are drinking their beer as Nacho goes on and on about Lichita amd his family supporting each other in the bad times and celebrating in the good times. It seems that Magos wants to start a "tanda" (a kind of informal savings group) in the neighborhood. She wants Lichita to give her some money to get it off the ground. Lichita warns her about how risky "tandas" are. Magos is not worried because the participants would all be people she knows from the neighborhood. She would then be able to pay off her father's fines. (why does this sound shady when Magos is describing it?) Lichita tells her that she needs to make sure that people make their deposits on time. Magos goes on about how she has not been able to find a job. What would it cost Lichita to give her a hand?? As Lichita is in the midst of this painful debate, Ximena appears telling her she is going to tell everyone at school about the party they gave her because of her important job. Ximena asks Magos when she is going to get a job.

Roberto gets a phone call and has to leave ASAP. Roberto tells Lichita that he cannot give her any advice about what to tell her parents but one thing he does know for sure is that whatever happens they will always be there for her. He kisses her on the cheek and is gone. Lichita admits to us that at that moment she was completely in love.

Roberto's phone call was from the valet parking service he is working for. Roberto had the car of some man who wanted his car back sooner rather than later. When the man gets his car from Roberto he tells him that he is lucky he is in a hurry or else he would have sued him. Roberto quits his valet job.

It is morning at Lichita's house and Nacho has still not been cleared to go back driving his cab. He is worried anout all of the bills piling up if he cannot make some money with his taxi. Of course, Magos is there bright and early to remind Lichita about the favor she asked of her and to tell her how energized she is to get the people together for the "tanda".  Lichita agrees to help her out but does not look happy about it. Nacho has Ximena with him.  It is time for her to go to school and Lichita to work with her new briefcase.

At the office, there is a meeting going on with Nëstor talking anout sales numbers in Japan. Everyone looks bored to death. Luciana starts out with how easy it should be to roll out a campaign for a line of cosmetics that has nothing special about it. The "Oki Oki" line is "muy equis" (really dull). Sandra wants to know if Luciana knows how to roll out a campaign for a product that might be very dull in her estimation. Of course she does! She has studied a lot about advertising. She just knows all about fashion and trends!!! Those are her middle names:Luciana "fashion and trends" de Toledo y Mandragón. On the other hand,  Lichita says that is the challenge: find out what makes "Oki Oki" special. Just then Chuchette brings in a box of new/trial makeup products from "Oki Oki". Sandra reminds them that they have not gotten the account yet, but she wants them to work as if it were their account. Lichita would like to form a campaign around "Jinsei" which means "life" in Japanese. Luciana calls her idea tacky and goes on to talk down to everyone.

Out on a neighborhood street, Magos is trying to drum up business for her "tanda". Everyone is releutant because they all know Magos' reputation. They do start joining though when they hear that Lichita is involved.

Back at the meeting, Luciana is saying Lichita has little to offer since she doesn't wear makeup. Chuchette agrees. Thay laugh along with Néstor. Sandra asks what Lichita does know. The answer is she does not use a lot of make up but that has nothing to do with her doing research and putting an ad campaign together. Roberto supports her. Luciana insists it takes someone with years of experience using the products. Roberto tells them that using the cosmetics is not the goal, SELLING cosmetics is the goal. Sandra suggests they start out with employees actually using/sampling the cosmetics. Then, they will move on with any information they get from there. Next, we see a whole line of employees trying the makeup and making comments. They then have the bright idea of them all getting together and putting makeup on Lichita. Lichita finally gives in.

In the board/meeting room Sandra is reminding Roberto that his first priority is the supermarket "Más" campaign. Luciana reappears saying they are ready to give their opinions about the Japanese cosmetics: she says and repeats that they are nothing special: they are boring. In spite of her opinion, Sandra and Néstor agrees that she looks good. Sandra says the hook/slogan could be "Sâcate el mejor partido con 'Oki Oki' " (Make the most of yourself with "Oki Oki") Luciana has other ideas having to do with Halloween and special effects. To illustrate those ideas she brings in a heavily made up Lichita. They all laugh. Sandra is not pleased.

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