Caray, Caray!

Or "Would I Lie to You?"

Veronica meets with her boss in his office, not to reprimand her, but to offer her a promotion to Director of Innovation and Systems, if she accepts.

Moments later, Veronica comes out of the boss’ office and tells the secretary that the meeting went better than expected and they even gave her the day office. The secretary suggests she enjoy her day and Veronica decides to send it with her family. The secretary then hands her the address she requested, and Veronica thanks her.

At Logatoys, Mauricio and Fabian meet with Falcon to discuss the Miami trip. Leopoldo explains that Mauricio will have to pay his way if he wants to go. Mauricio argues that the trip is for Logatoys, to put them back on the map as an international brand, but Falcon shakes his head. Mauricio thinks he is trying to sabotage his company and Falcon finally agrees to pay for the trip, but he wants immediate results. Mauricio laughs and thinks it’s obvious he will get them.

Veronica goes to visit Tono at his job and asks the receptionist for the location of his office. The receptionist laughs and explains the employees barely get a desk and she can find Tono two feet to her right. Veronica looks and finds Tono, aimlessly daydreaming at his desk with sad puppy dog eyes, at his desk. She decides not to embarrass him and leaves the way she came.

In his office, Mauricio dances and asks Fabian if they can score a table at the best restaurant. Fabian reminds him that there is no money to spend on luxuries when Jorge walks in and tells Mauricio that he set up a meeting with the head priest of his kid’s school, so they can talk about Anifer attending. Jorge then tells Mauricio that he will have his legal information soon and share it with him and Falcon by day’s end. Mauricio instructs him not to say a word to Falcon, though Jorge is wary, because it’s a surprise. Jorge looks at Fabian, who asks him to go along with Mauricio’s plan, and Jorge nods. Mauricio then asks if he knows where Renee studies, but Jorge doesn’t though he can find out. Mauricio thanks him and Jorge leaves.

Veronica goes to visit Renee and shares with her the news about her promotion, which has happened a mere week after starting work. Renee is happy for her and is glad to see her boss is an intelligent man who notices her worth, and they toast with lemonade, which turns out to very sour. As Renee goes to put sugar in the lemonade, Veronica confesses that she finally saw where Tono works and she feels embarrassed and bad for him. Renee shrugs and tells her it is not her fault, but Veronica can’t help but feel guilty. Renee reminds her that times have changed, and she deserves this. Veronica nods and laughs while thinking about Tono as a housewife, but Renee grows serious as she thinks about Mauricio’s job offering. Veronica wonders if this means Mauricio is breaking her reserve, where Alejandro and Lupe couldn’t, but Renee thinks that would be impossible and laughs.

At his office, Mauricio (pretending to be a Logatoys HR representative with a chipmunk voice) calls Wilma, Renee’s advisor, and states that Renee has been offered a full scholarship on their behalf and they will take care of all the paperwork regarding her studies in Maryland. Wilma is happy to hear about this and asks for an email where she can spend him the status of Renee’s application and promises to inform her contact in Maryland of the change. Fabian walks in during this call and listens in; after he’s hung up, Mauricio notices Fabian and looks at him, surprised.

That night, at home, Tono hugs and kisses Veronica and tells her that he’s happy to see her home so early because now they get to eat dinner together, like before. He then asks why she is home early and Veronica explains that her meeting ended early and it was too late to go back to the office. She then asks him about his job and Tono tells her that he is very busy. Veronica nods and Tono notices that she looks uneasy, so he asks her if anything big happened. Veronica tries to tell him the truth but remembers when she saw him that afternoon and tells him that there were several layoffs, so she is going to have a lot more work than before. Tono tells her that she can leave her job, if she’s not happy, and Veronica looks surprised at how inconsiderate he’s being.

Fabian can’t believe Mauricio would impersonate a HR rep, especially after his meeting with Falcon that afternoon, because they have no money for Renee’s loan. Fabian wonders if he is trying to woo Renee as well but Mauricio explains that he is only doing it as a favor because he is taking care of Anifer. In addition, Renee can pay them back when she starts working with them. Fabian can’t believe he offered her work too, but Mauricio begs him to help. Fabian obliges and Mauricio thanks him before asking him to tell Gladys that all Maryland calls should go to him. Fabian shakes his head and Mauricio assures him that everything will get resolved soon enough. After a few fake smiles, Fabian leaves, and Mauricio wonders what he is going to do.

The next day, Mauricio brings Anifer to the car as they have a meeting at the school but Anifer frowns because she doesn’t want to. Renee approaches them and tells Anifer she looks great. She is also happy to hear that Anifer is finally going to school because she knows she will be happy. Anifer asks Renee to go to the school with them and, despite having things to do, Renee finally agrees.

At Neron’s, Flor serves him breakfast as Neron sulks. He is giving her the silent treatment but decides to talk to her after a few minutes and asks about her casting yesterday. Flor confesses that it went great and she will be doing a series of tasteful nudes. Neron is floored but Flor smiles wide.

Anifer arrives at the school but finds that it is a little too stiff and boring. Renee agrees with Anifer and suggests they look for another school. Mauricio doesn’t know a lot about schools though and asks Renee to help and accept his offer. Father Cuthbert arrives them and welcomes the three of them as a family. Anifer immediately grabs Renee’s hand and her and Mauricio wonder how they will correct the father’s mistake.

Neron will never allow Flor to do any sort of nude, tasteful or not, but Flor begs him to reconsider. Neron will not, as she needs to set an example for Milady, though Flor chides him for not spending enough time with the girl. Neron reminds her that he plays with Milady on Sundays and storms out as Flor tries to get him to come back.

Father Cuthbert leads the way to his office as Renee tries to correct his mistake. Anifer looks up at Renee and gives her puppy eyes so Renee remains silent as Cuthbert hopes Anifer will be very happy with them. Anifer then grabs Mauricio’s hand as well and tries to hold them back, to no avail.

Flor is still stewing at home when she receives a call from the modeling agency, which tells her that she’s been selected for the photos and asks if she accepts. Flor, after he conversation with Neron, seems unsure.

Cuthbert leads the happy “family” into the school’s church and asks them if they know what values and morals are taught at the school. Renee and Mauricio jokingly make suggestions, but Cuthbert is serious and tells them that Christian values and morals are taught there. He then pats Anifer on the head, but she looks like she wants to run in the opposite direction.

At Logatoys, Jorge is working when he reaches a call from Yuriria, who appreciates the roses he sent her but begs him to leave things as they are. Jorge doesn’t mind, especially because he wants to see her soon, but Yuriria tells him that it is too late. Jorge thinks it’s the best time, but she laughs because she can’t even imagine what his family would say if they found out…she stops herself and tells him she must go before hanging up. Jorge sighs and calls Valentina to tell her that she will be late, and they should eat without him. He then tells her to behave and not do anything bad. Valentina agrees and then hangs up. A few moments later, Valentina opens her laptop and continues watching a video by vlogger, Chiquinquira “Kika” Braun.

At Tono’s, Tono picks up dinner and instructs the kids to go do homework. They offer to help him, especially because they can play with the bubbles, but Tono tells them no and instructs them to go work. He then takes all the dishes to the kitchen, sees the mess he’s made, and cringes. He then receives a call from Veronica, who tells him that she will be home even later today, and Tono tells her that he works hard at work, so it doesn’t pile up though, at home, he keeps hiding fallen food under the rugs. Veronica is happy to hear he is so efficient and tells him that they can use her first paycheck to pay the credit card bills, much to his glee. Veronica hangs after her few moments because her boss is calling and Tono falls on the couch, exhausted.

At home, Anifer asks Mauricio if he told her mother about the school he’s taking her to and Mauricio nods and tells her Maria is happy with the news. Either way, it’s best Anifer goes to school while he’s in Miami. Anifer then asks when she will talk to Maria again, as she misses her, and Mauricio will arrange a call when he comes back. Mauricio then explains that Renee will take care of her while he’s away, though Anifer is unsure, but Mauricio promises to convince her.

Renee meets with Wilma and tells her the news about Logatoys. Wilma promises to advise her daily though everything regarding Maryland will be in Logatoys hands. Renee is happy to hear it and Wilma tells her that this is great news as it will help her get accepted quicker than ever before. Renee smiles, happy to see things falling into place.

That night, Renee goes to see Mauricio and asks him how the scholarship is possible, as Logatoys is in ruins, but Mauricio assures her everything is going fine, and they have an extra account set aside for scholarships; he can even show her the account information. Renee sighs and Mauricio asks if she accepts his offer. Renee thinks she has no other option but to accept on 3 conditions: she needs time to finish her thesis, she will help only when he’s away on business or at work though she will cook and clean because he can’t, and she will need a couple of days to find a renter. Mauricio smiles slightly at all the conditions but tells Renee he already has the perfect candidate to rent her house. He then extends his hand and Renee shakes it because they have a deal.

A few days later, Mauricio serves Anifer her breakfast and instructs her to get ready because her school is very strict. Anifer thinks she’s ready but Mauricio points to her hair and tries to do a bun but fails. Renee knocks on the door then and offers to help him with Anifer. She tells Mauricio to learn how to comb and do a ponytail, ASAP, as he will have to do one himself one day.

At Jorge’s, they all have breakfast as Jorge tells his children that he is very happy with their behavior and things have been better since they started listening to him. Valentina and Samuel are quiet and only speak long enough to agree though Jorge notices how quiet Samuel has been lately. Samuel tells him it’s nothing and continues eating.

Outside Anifer’s school, Mauricio tells Anifer to listen to Renee, who will be picking her up, and Renee promises to come for her that afternoon, but she should make the best of her day. The teachers then ask them to say goodbye, as school is starting, and Anifer asks Mauricio for a big hug. He obliges, and she gives him a kiss before leaving. Mauricio then confirms that he is going straight to the airport and Renee wishes him good luck and smiles. Mauricio tells her that she looks so different when she smiles, and Renee thinks he does too. Just then, his taxi arrives, and they share an awkward kiss on the cheek before Mauricio leaves. Once alone, Renee asks herself what the hell is going on with her feelings.

Anifer arrives at her classroom and the teacher introduces her to the class before showing her to her seat. Anifer runs to it and sits by crossing her legs on the chair, which the teacher tells her never to go again. The teacher then asks the students to solve a problem on the board and Anifer puts her head down because she has no idea how to do it.

As Tania and Ernesto fight all over the house, Tono calls them over and asks them to behave. He then asks them to grab Fidel and go upstairs and do their schoolwork because they have class in the morning. Once alone, Tono looks around and sees the mess the kids have made. He cringes again but goes back to sleep on the couch.

Jorge tells his kids that he has a surprise Logatoys trip coming up and he is trusting them to take care of themselves. Valentina looks at Samuel, surprised, but assures Jorge that they will be on their best behavior. Jorge tells them that he will still ask his brother and the neighbors to check in on them, from time to time, and Valentina asks him where the trip he is taking will be. Jorge nervously tells her that it will be to Los Angeles.

Veronica arrives home and sees the mess Tono has left. She then screams for Tono to wake up and he is shocked to find her there, as he thought she would be late again. He then asks if she was laid off and Veronica shakes her head; she hoped to organize her work at home but was instead welcomed with a mess. She asks Tono to pick up the pace, as the kids also have swimming and ballet, but he asks her to go with them, so they don’t miss her. Veronica prefers he go but notices how tired he looks and asks if his work has been hard. Tono tells her it has but Veronica demands he stop lying to her because she saw his job and knows he is lying. Tono demands to know how she knows and she confesses that she went to visit him and saw him at his desk. Tono thinks his job sucks as much as hers, since she’s overworked, but Veronica confesses that she has more work because she got a promotion. Tono can’t believe she lied as well and Veronica frowns.

At her house, Anifer looks out the window as Renee moves in with the help of Neron and Pablo. They tell her to call them, should she need anymore help, and hope Mauricio keeps his word. Renee thinks he will and Neron jokingly calls her a traitor before kissing her goodbye. Renee then asks Anifer how her first day went and she confesses that it was so-so. Renee then finds the magazine with Mauricio’s and Anifer’s pictures and Anifer asks Renee if Mauricio looks handsome. Renee tells her he does, then catches herself and tells Anifer that he’s not that good looking though Anifer knows the truth behind her words.

Veronica yells that she didn’t want to lie but she didn’t want to hurt him, especially because she has a better job than he does. Tono doesn’t think it’s that great of a job anyway but Veronica reminds him that he just confessed that his job was horrible. After a moment, she tells him to quit and Tono is shocked, but Veronica is adamant he quit if he’s so unhappy.

At the shop, Flor brings Pablo and Neron lunch and Pablo thanks her. Neron, however, is worried about the money she spent on all the food. Flor tells him that she was able to score a deal and then tells him that she’s been thinking about the baptism and still wants to throw their daughter a great party. Neron thought they were going for something smaller, especially after how expensive it was to start the shop, but Flor explains that she’s been saving up and, either way, Milady deserves the best things. Neron caresses his daughter’s cheek and considers this.

Tono can’t believe Veronica would suggest such a thing, especially because he refuses to be a kept man. Veronica thinks that they would only be helping each other, especially because she can be the sole breadwinner, but Tono doubts she would make enough money. Veronica nods and then asks him to follow her. She takes out her first check from the company and shows it to him; Tono is shocked by the amount but he still refuses to quit his job. Veronica asks him to please, for his sanity, quit his current job and help at the house while he finds a new one. Tono shakes his head and reminds her that she lied before but Veronica tells him that they both lied but they need to move on and he needs to make a choice. She gives him a kiss as Fidel comes down the stairs and asks them to help him go to the bathroom. She obliges and Tono can’t believe Veronica is going to win that much money.

Mauricio arrives at Miami and goes to the toy expo but finds that his display is the worse out of all of them. Fabian reminds him that they didn’t have a bigger budget, like the other companies, but Mauricio wonders how they will achieve anything with such a mediocre presentation. Fabian instructs him to smile and drum up some new business though he doubts he will be able to concentrate, especially with Falcon’s security guard so close by, but he will make the best of it. He hangs up on Fabian and sighs.

At another stand, a few feet away, an artist sketches Kika’s picture and hands it over. She smiles and thanks him before turning around and seeing Mauricio.


She approaches him, as he looks around, wonders if she’s looking at him, and smiles.


Mauricio is distracted by her beautiful curves and Kika can’t believe he doesn’t recognize her. She smiles again and declares that, this time, he won’t escape…

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