All language subtitles for Velvet.S01E03.1080p.Netflix.WEB-DL.DD+2.0.x264-QOQ_track3_[eng]

Don Rafael Márquez,
owner of Velvet Fashion Store,

was found dead tonight.

Your father fell
from his office window.

Impossible! There's a rail,
he couldn't have fallen.

He killed himself.

Yes.
The doctor says he's worse.

- And that material?
- From the workroom.

Are you crazy?
Doña Blanca controls everything.

They're from last season,
she won't find out,

we won't use them.

Luisa?

Where's Luisa?
Is her husband all right?

She's on the street,
where thieves belong.

I'm sorry about all this.
I didn't know what to do.

I'll leave before anyone is up.

If anyone dares stand on
as pretty a flower as this woman,

I'll fix him.

You can't keep
following someone.

If you love someone,
you have to act.

Doña Blanca,
a telegram for you.

- Are you all right?
- I don't know how they found me.

What are you doing?
You were snooping.

What's going on?

"With regard to the family business,

Velvet Fashion Store,
60% of the shares

will pass to

Don Alberto Márquez, my son,

while the remaining 40%

is divided between
my wife and my daughter.

- The remaining--"
- I don't believe it!

You think we're going to let him
do as he pleases?

Not Alberto
and certainly not her.

These have been difficult days.

I don't want to run away.
I'm tired of hiding.

What are you doing?

- Will you marry me, Ana?
- Yes, of course.

Of course I will.

Did you rest well?

- Very well, thank you.
- Good,

you may not be relaxed
for much longer.

I knew there were debts,
but bankruptcy?

What can you say
about Velvet's situation?

No comment.

Some say your father
didn't have an accident.

How did they find out?

Without the loan,
we're finished.

Don Alberto Márquez?

Don Andrés, how are you?

I'm sorry,
but we can't help you.

10 million is a commitment for me.

I want you to commit too.

My daughter and you
are the same age and very similar.

Her heart is set on you.

We are part of your project,
and you, of ours.

A family, understand?

He must think I'm an asshole

to accept a deal like that.

I can't pay the debts.

I'll have to sell.

Forgive me
for what I am about to do.

You've done all you could
to save Velvet Fashion Store

but I still haven't.

I can't marry you.

Give it to her
and save Velvet.

Ana!

I'm sorry, ma'am,
she's not answering.

Thank you, Elvira,
that's all.

Ana!

Are you coming for breakfast?

I'm starting.

If the seamstress can't be punctual,
it's not my problem.

Ana isn't in her room.

What about Alberto's?

Maybe she's neither punctual
nor decent.

She's neither.

Say something, Ana.
What did he do?

- Nothing.
- Nothing?

You've been crying your heart out
for three hours.

Luisa, you should leave.

Doña Blanca could come any time.

Don't worry, I'll leave
when you go to work,

if you promise you're OK.

I promise.

But it's over.

I'm not the woman he needs.

The boxes of accessories
must be kept out of sight--

- Where is your niece?
- Excuse me?

- Is she here?
- I don't know.

The last I heard,
she was staying at your house.

- Did something happen?
- You should ask her.

I thought you were braver.

You know I am.

Is that why you disappear
and leave a miserable letter?

What is going on in my workroom?

Forgive me, Don Alberto,
I didn't know it was you.

I'm sorry.

This isn't the place
for personal matters.

Go back to work.

"Stay away from me"

- Where are you going?
- To get your things.

Stop!

Let me go,
I'm not going anywhere.

- Why are you doing this?
- It's for the best.

- For who?
- For everyone.

For everyone except us.

I wish things were different too,
don't make it harder.

I won't marry Cristina so people
can keep their jobs. I can't.

I'll tell everyone
to stop the machines

- and I'll close the store.
- Then you're not the man I loved.

Think about it,
please.

Always seeing me come into Velvet
holding Cristina's hand.

Could you bear it?

I couldn't.

I have to do it.

Then maybe you don't love me
that much.

It's true.

I don't.

But she will.

What have you done?

It's crazy,
people can find another job.

You know it's not that easy.

We'll manage somehow,

but you'll regret this forever.

I'm sorry, Alberto.

I wanted your secretary
to let you know I was here,

but there's no secretary.

She left.

And so should you.
This is a bad time.

Leave it.

Leave it.

We don't want anyone
to get cut, do we?

Why have you come?

I can't bear to think
what you're going through.

Losing your father,
taking over a company,

on your own.

You don't have to do it
on your own.

Tomorrow, the evening show
at the Principal. The best box.

I thought you'd like it.

Thank you, but...

you can find better company.

I doubt it.

Alberto, you needn't always be
the man in the impeccable suit

and the charming smile.

Not with me.

Keep it for the customers.

If you change your mind,
call me.

I hear he set her up
in an apartment.

Is it really her?

The one we saw
when we came in?

- The very same.
- I don't believe it.

And she's so full of herself,

like a model of decency.

With a married man.
And she doesn't care.

She just strolls around here.

- I'm sorry, Doña Cayetana.
- Be a little more careful, dear.

Some people have no morals.

That's all Alberto needs.

After his father's death,

the news in the papers,

and losing customers,
now the store is full of hussies.

- It's too dreadful.
- That's it.

Perfect.

Once I choose the material
for the shoes, we're finished.

- So, the pink?
- Yes.

Wild rose silk.

I'm sorry, I don't think
we have that right now.

No matter,
the brown is nice too.

No.

Are any of these left?

Yes, of course.

This one.

Just that one?

There's a delay in delivery.

If you'd like to come back
next week...

No, no, that one will do.

I'll get changed.

Don't worry, they'll all
be waiting for me to come back.

No one will be watching the door.

Come on.

Uncle,

what are you doing here?

Shouldn't I be the one
asking that?

Maybe one of your colleagues
can answer me.

They know more than I do.

I didn't want to explain.

An honest answer.
I appreciate that.

Are you staying?

This is your home,

while it remains open.

Thank you.

Not talking about problems
doesn't make them disappear.

Luisa.

Now!

Run.

- Are you all right?
- Yes, forgive me.

You shouldn't run so fast,
especially without looking.

-You're Luisa?
- Yes.

I thought you'd left here.

No. Yes.

I have to do an errand.

And obviously you're in a hurry.

You've gone pale.
Come and have a glass of water.

This is outrageous.

- You hear me?
- Doña Blanca.

Help me out,
persuade her to...

Excuse me, Don Francisco?

Did you send a seamstress
on an errand?

The only errand they have
is to sew, Don Francisco.

Excuse me.
Good day.

Of course.
Good day.

I'd offer you a drink,
but we're out of whiskey.

Don't worry,
it's too early for me.

So, tell me.

It's about
one of the seamstresses, Luisa.

- Is there a problem?
- No.

My wife and I
were very happy with her,

but it seems she's been fired.

I've just joined
and I'm not up to date on the situation.

You must have a lot to do.

I seems she was having
a hard time

and she took some material
that wasn't hers,

but she's very sorry
and she needs the work.

And you want...?

I want you to reinstate her.

Don Francisco, I'm sorry.

If I could help, I would,
but right now we can't hire anyone,

much less
someone accused of theft.

It won't mean any expense.

Just the opposite.

What's that?

The amount my wife will spend
on clothes this season

in the Velvet Fashion Store.

We'd like Luisa to attend to her.

I'm sure that will
more than cover her wages.

I'm sorry, ma'am,
I just obey orders.

Don Alberto Márquez
has been informed.

This is impossible.

- How can we work?
- What's going on?

We can't get more fabric,
and they're taking last week's delivery.

I'm sorry to bother you,
but I couldn't find Don Alberto

and this is important.

No, you did the right thing.

- Didn't Don Alberto come in?
- Yes, but now he's disappeared.

His car is still outside.

Listen, everyone.
We have to stay calm.

This situation
will be resolved soon.

And in the meantime?

I'm sure you can work
on other orders.

Orders for which
we don't need fabric?

Yes, orders for which
you don't need fabric.

By the way, I have
another seamstress for that work.

What are you doing here?

Luisa, please go
to your post.

- How did you do it?
- It was Doña Cayetana's husband.

I told him what happened
and he helped me.

- Just like that?
- Yes.

You can't do this!

Of course I can.

If you forgot,
I'm now deputy director.

That girl broke the rules
of this company.

She was desperate.

She needed money
to help her husband.

You should occasionally

try to put common sense
before the rules.

Common sense tells me

that forgiving her
does not set a good example.

Then forget about common sense
and just obey my orders.

You may not understand it now,
but it's best for the company.

Everyone's looking for you.

That's why I'm up here.

Sorry, I've got no ice.

We've drunk worse things.
What's wrong?

What's wrong?

- My life is hell, that's what.
- Why?

The woman I love has asked me
to marry someone else.

Ana asked you
to marry someone else?

Cristina Otegui,

so her father will pay
Velvet's debts.

It could be worse.

You might have no woman
keen to marry you

or a ruined store

and depend on your best friend

who's getting drunk
while the business is sinking.

By the way, we've been refused
a delivery of fabric.

I told the girls to do their best,
but this can't go on.

I know.

It's tough, but maybe
Ana's solution isn't so bad.

Are you insane?

It'll fix one problem.

You are insane.

- A marriage isn't a business.
- No?

- I always thought it was exactly that.
- What about love?

I fall in love every five minutes.

Look, I only see two options.

Save Velvet or be with Ana,
and it seems you've lost Ana.

You decide.

Your call surprised me,

especially as you didn't even deign
to answer my proposal.

I won't lie to you, Don Gerardo.

- Cristina is a great girl...
- She is,

with a lot of suitors
from good families

to each of whom
she has said no,

and we both know why.

I'm very fond of her, but...

Listen to me, son.

Investing in your business
is a risk for me

and I was willing to do it

in exchange
for my daughter's happiness.

I don't believe
I'm asking for too much.

And you know
that she's a wonderful girl.

Yes, it's not that.

Then what is it?

There's nothing more to say.

Wait.

Very well.

There's been a lot of talk
about Velvet's future.

News has been published,
rumours heard,

and it's logical
that during this time

you've been concerned.

I'm delighted to say
that you needn't worry.

You will all keep
your jobs and wages.

We'll have to make sacrifices,

but we will only ask you, please,

to keep working
with the same optimism and dedication.

Tomorrow we will pay
a small tribute to my father,

Don Rafael,
here in Velvet.

Of course, you are all invited.

Thank you.

So you managed it.

Smile, Doña Gloria,
you don't seem happy.

How could I not be
if it's my company too?

And mine,

even if I hear the news
along with the employees.

Enjoy the good news.
It wasn't easy to achieve.

And I suppose
that you are behind all this.

The son of a good friend
asked me for help.

I couldn't refuse.

The Oteguis and the Márquez
are friends for--

Many years, don't remind me,
I'll feel old.

You shouldn't.

You're as beautiful
as when we met.

In the end,
I'll be happy it's you.

Even though you asked
Pilar Márquez

before you came to my door.

In a situation like this,
the normal thing

is to turn first to the family,
isn't it?

But you'll also know

that Alberto didn't agree
with the conditions.

I suppose yours are better.

- There are no conditions.
- No?

Why is that?

And tell me the truth,

because friendship is one thing,
risking all your fortune is another.

I'm sure he'll do very well,

and in a year we'll be here
celebrating the profits.

Won't you even
change your sneer?

My face is what it is.

The two or three times
I've seen you laugh

you seemed a different person.

- Is that a compliment?
- No.

It's the delight at keeping
my job after 30 years,

and no one would be surprised
if you were a little happy too.

I am but, unlike you,
I don't make my feelings public.

Even so, I'm glad to know
you have them.

And if we forget about my feelings
and see to the tribute?

Of course.

I suppose we'll be exhibiting
some of our most emblematic dresses.

- I'll have them brought up here.
- Thank you, Doña Blanca.

Come along,
the celebration is over.

There's still
half an hour of work.

- You did the right thing.
- I'll tell you in five years.

The cheque.

I get the other half
at the wedding.

- Great.
- Call the fabric suppliers

and tell them they'll be fully paid,
but we need the fabrics now.

Get me the number of the journalist
who wrote about the bankruptcy.

I want him to cover the tribute.

Organizing tributes, finding secretaries,
hiring sales staff...

It doesn't seem
that we're bankrupt.

That's the idea.

- The world of appearances.
- Yes.

That will make this company
what it was.

Excuse me, miss.

What is it?

There's an ad
for new sales staff and a secretary.

Why don't you apply?

Yesterday you didn't like me
staying on in Madrid,

and today you want me
to be a secretary?

No, I want what you want.

If you want to get on,
I'll help you all I can.

Didn't you do
a secretarial course?

- Yes, but by correspondence.
- You should try.

You always say
that people have to try.

You hear, Rita? He wants me
to apply to be a secretary.

- You know what's happened to him?
- Me? No, no idea.

- Nothing happened, did it?
- No.

Whatever,
I'm glad it opened your mind.

I'm going to see Don Alberto.

I'm going to my room.

Rita, Rita, Rita!

Wait a minute, please,
I have to talk to you!

I can't stop now, Pedro.
I'm really busy.

What do you have to do?

I have to go up to Doña Blanca,

and then go down to cut
an order on the bias

because the poor lady is a bit...

And you have to do it carefully

or she'll look like a ship in sail.

And I'll be in trouble.

Ana,

- isn't that right?
- What?

Yes, yes.

- Haven't you done it yet?
- No.

OK, we'll talk another day.

Good idea.

What's going on?

Nothing,
what could be going on?

Rita.

- I've done something awful.
- It can't be that bad.

Last night Pedro and I kissed.

- What?
- I started it and he went along.

- But, why did--?
- Yes, yes, I know!

He's my sister's boyfriend
and I'm horrible.

I don't know,
I thought the store was closing

and I'd never see him again
and...

And you love him.

It shouldn't have happened.
I shouldn't have done it.

Pedro adores my sister

and he regrets it so much.

- Have you talked to him?
- I don't have to.

You've seen him.

He's always fussing around her,

and with me
he pretends nothing has happened.

I don't know
if I can behave like before,

see them together every day

and listen to their problems
and act like I don't care.

- I understand.
- You think I can forget

when I see them every day?

I hope so.

Have some tea.
It'll do you good.

Yes, I'll wash the tea
and have my face.

You know what I mean.

May I speak to Cristina?

Alberto Márquez.

Come in.

I'm sorry to bother you,
Don Alberto.

And I'm sorry
I'm not who you're looking for.

I'm sorry,
I didn't mean to interrupt.

- I was looking for Don Alberto.
- Maybe I can help you.

Well, I wanted
to inform Don Alberto

of my interest
in the job of secretary.

- I hear it's vacant.
- That's right.

- Your name is...?
- Clara.

- Clara Montesinos Martín.
- Clara.

- Don't I know you?
- No.

Well, yes, I work here.

As a sales clerk.

That wasn't hard to guess.

Ladies' section, early morning.

Mid-morning in Perfumery.

And before lunch you often help
in Jewellery. Am I wrong?

No, you're very observant.

So you want a change.

- Have you any experience?
- No.

No, not much,
but I have a lot of interest.

I'll inform Don Alberto
of that interest.

We'll see if interest is sufficient.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

"Clara without experience".

"Huddled in his overcoat

he sang her lullabies
and didn't go to bed without saying

'Sleep well, darling'".

Wait, Pedro, more slowly.

More slowly.
Huddled in his overcoat...

"Sleep well,

- darling".
- Pedro...

"The world is full of women
like Beth,

shy and quiet,

who give themselves to others
with such joy

that no one sees their sacrifice".

Oh, it's you.

Yes, Doña Blanca.

I thought some young man
had "mistaken" the corridor.

You can sleep easy.

The young men are in their rooms,

and tomorrow
will be a difficult day.

Speaking of difficult days,

we can't find the star dress
from our first collection.

- I'll help you find it.
- Thank you,

that really reassures me.

I slept terribly.

I'm so sleepy.

- Morning, girls.
- Morning.

I'm coming.

We'll call you one by one
to be interviewed.

Meanwhile, please,

I would ask you
to wait in silence.

Please.

This is intolerable.
How can we work with this racket?

Close the doors, Doña Blanca.

Get these people
out of here immediately.

- Should I put them in the store?
- They'll end up there, won't they?

This is where we have the dresses
from previous collections

for Don Rafael's tribute.

In short:
you are all in the way.

Follow me, please.
This way, follow me.

This way.

You'll wonder why I called you.

I won't say I wasn't surprised.

Last week you published
that Velvet was bankrupt.

- I had proof.
- And who gave you that proof?

I don't usually reveal my sources.

I'm glad you're so honest.

You still haven't said
why you rang me.

I'm giving you an exclusive.

Tell me what it is and I'll decide
if it's worth publishing.

I want you to be the first to know
that Velvet is very healthy

- and business is expanding.
- My figures say otherwise.

This business is alive,
things change daily.

And who achieved that change?

Come to the tribute
and you'll see.

You'll witness the birth
of the new Velvet Fashion Store.

Only your readers will be able
to read it, in your paper.

Don Alberto.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

Well, young ladies,

we'll start with the tests.

Milagros Rodríguez.

Amanda Suárez Collado.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

Digna Lago?

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

Now...

"Clara without experience",
you're the last one.

All right,
let's get started.

This one.

"For the elegant woman".
Type.

"Modern corsetry

offers us each season

new and suggestive models
of brassieres.

Brassieres with or without lace,

nylon, ticking, satin,

simple
or with foam reinforcement..."

Don't worry,

I don't like foam ones either.

"Satin" has one "t".

- One "t".
- Yes.

That's it.

"...perfect for the modern woman".

The...

modern... woman.

Well...

That's enough.
I get the idea.

I didn't do very well,
but I can improve.

We don't have much time.

You'll find someone
who can type better,

but no one who knows Velvet better
or can tell tulle from crepe

or knows the names
of the clients' daughters

or the contacts at the suppliers.

- I should consider you for that?
- Yes, and for 1,000 other reasons.

I've worked here for five years
and I'm the best sales clerk.

When I look someone in the eye,
I know what they want and I get it.

Really?

What do I want now?

To hire me.

Wait, I have to talk to you.

- So now you've got time?
- Pedro!

What?

I...

I keep thinking
about what happened.

That makes two of us.

You'll agree
that it was a mistake.

I don't know

how it happened.

I got carried away.

I've never looked at you
as a woman...

woman.

No?

How do you see me?

Well,

as a friend.

When I have a problem with Clara
you're the first to listen to me.

You're like my sister.

You're Clara's sister,
I don't want to lose that.

Neither do I.
Anyway, you can't choose your sisters.

- You know what I mean.
- Yes.

I'm glad we think the same
because...

What?

-For a minute I thought...
- What?

That I liked you?

- That's silly.
- Yes.

How could I?
You're my sister's boyfriend.

Pedro!

You won't believe it!

What is it?

I'm the new secretary.

You got the job?

Which would you like?

This one.

It's beautiful, but discreet.

That classic line
is always fashionable

and the diamond's glitter
is wonderful.

Carmen said Don Alberto took
one of the most expensive rings

and booked a table for two
at a restaurant.

What's up?

It's just gossip.

- What gossip?
- Don Alberto.

He's having dinner
with Miss Cristina

at that restaurant
in Capitán Blasco.

He's free to dine with anyone.

Ana.

The decision is taken.

After tonight,
there's no going back.

Luisa, they want you
to bring up an order.

- Which one?
- Doña Cayetana's.

I have eight years' experience
in various sectors.

And no post as sales clerk.

I never had the opportunity

but I'm good
at dealing with people.

You are?

Very well.

Prove it to me.

I don't like it.
It isn't right for the tribute.

- I've shown you all the dresses...
- Excuse me for interrupting,

but I don't think you appreciate

the virtues of the dress
my colleague is showing you.

And what am I not appreciating?

That it's a dress
made for someone like you.

It requires a small waist
to wear it well

and, perhaps,
something at the neck.

Simple, but elegant,

to show off
what really matters: you.

Why would I attract
more attention than my dress?

It would be silly if you didn't.

Would you like shoes to match
before you take it?

Who said I'm taking it?
I'm not convinced.

I agree with the gentleman.

And perhaps you'd like to try

these beautiful shoes
just in from Paris.

Why are you not in uniform?

You don't know who I am.

I'm sorry I have no answers
for such an elegant woman.

All right, we've heard enough.

Emilio, hire him.
He's shown his worth.

And you should remember
my face and my name.

I'm Patricia Márquez
and my family owns this place.

I'll be in the fitting room.

Come along,
I'll show you the living area

and we'll find you a room.

And, from now on,

if you want to keep your job,

I suggest you stop flirting
with colleagues and customers.

This is a serious job, not the fair
in your town. Follow me.

And if there's any problem,
you know where I am.

I'm sure there won't be.

Will you leave it in the car, please?

Thank you, Luisa.

Don Francisco,

thank you so much
for what you did.

That isn't necessary.

Yes, it is. It's so important
for my husband and me.

I know.
Don't worry about it.

But...

don't go talking about it.

I don't want people thinking
I'm a Sister of Charity.

Of course not.

Or that my wife
gets the wrong idea about it.

No, of course not!

Wonderful.

I'll see you soon.

- Of course.
- Give my regards to your husband.

Thank you.

- I'm sorry, miss, we're closing.
- No, I've come to see Alberto.

Do you know
where his office is?

Yes, thank you.

Cristina,
what a coincidence!

I'm meeting Alberto,
we're having dinner.

What a surprise.

- He didn't tell you?
- No.

He must have forgotten,
he's so busy.

Are you doing anything special?

We're going to the theatre
and then dinner.

- Enjoy yourselves.
- It'll be a perfect night.

The workroom closed an hour ago.
We may be lucky.

Someone may still be working.

Ana.

Miss Otegui has had an accident.
She needs help.

Of course.

How can I help you, miss?

What a relief!
I thought it was ruined.

It's almost finished.

It's Ana, isn't it?

Ana, you're my salvation.

I've been waiting so long
for this invitation,

and I go and snag my dress.

Thank Heavens you could fix it.

You know when you feel that life

has given you a second chance
and you can't miss it?

Today I won't miss it.

May I?

Come in.

I can come back later.

Don't worry, Don Alberto,
I've finished.

You have golden hands, Ana.
Thank you.

You're welcome, miss.

A mishap.
Fortunately Ana was here to save my life.

How does it look?

Alberto.

You're beautiful.

Shall we go?

Ana.

I'm all right, don't worry.

He's going to propose.

I didn't insist
in front of the others

but I'm your friend,
I have to say this:

some opportunities only come once.

Don't let him do it.
Stop him before it's too late.

- I can't do that.
- Why not? Do you love him?

More than anything.

Then hurry, Ana.

Hurry.

Doors close at 11:00 p.m.

I hope you are punctual.

Men are not allowed access
to the women's corridor.

Follow me, please.

Ana. Ana.

Is everything ready
for the tribute?

No, not quite.
It was all very rushed,

but I think it'll turn out well.

I'm sure of it.

We've invited the best customers,
family friends and the press.

We want to offer a good image.

Then you'll have to pose with me.
I'm very photogenic.

- I don't doubt it.
- Look.

You see?

My photo face.

Don't laugh,

it was hard to find,
but now it's infallible.

I'm delighted
you asked me to dinner.

It's been tough recently.

I know.

And you were always there

looking out for my family and me.

Especially me.

I've always done that,
even though you didn't notice.

At times, one needs
a touch of reality to see things.

Maybe in these last years
I haven't been very attentive

or been what you hoped.

But that's going to change.

Just a minute.

Ana!

Ana!

Ana!

What happened?
Are you all right?

- Yes.
- You're soaked.

I thought I saw someone.

I'm fine.
Don't worry.

Rita.

Rita!

Thanks, Rita.

You should have been here
ten minutes ago.

Rita, go back to your room.

Drink it.

All you need
is to catch pneumonia.

Are you going to tell me
where you've been?

I'm not a child.
I can go out alone at night.

I always knew
it would end like this.

Listen to me.

I can only tell you this once.

Leave.

And go where?

Anywhere, but far away.

You're my family.
This is my home.

You think I don't know?

That it doesn't hurt to say it?

But it's the best for you.

- Alberto--
- Don Alberto!

Don Alberto.

He'll carry on
and marry someone from his class,

and you'll be there
sewing the wedding dress

or his child's christening robe, there.

Always there,
but behind,

remembering.

I have a friend in Barcelona
who works in a tailor's.

I'm sure he can find work
for a good cutter.

Where did that come from?
I was looking everywhere!

Don Alberto brought it.

I think it was
in a private collection.

Good morning.

My daughter came back
very happy.

It was a pleasant evening.

Of course,
to tell the truth,

I'm not so happy
with what happened.

I expected her to come back
wearing an engagement ring.

I thought it was
all a bit rushed.

I wanted to take some time.

Nevertheless,

you didn't take time
in using my money.

They're different things,
Don Gerardo.

I like to do things properly.
Cristina deserves that.

We agree on that.

I think the best place for you two
to announce your engagement

is at your father's tribute.

Why not take that opportunity

with the press there,
and high society?

It's a tribute to my father.

He should be
the central figure.

Your father would be very happy
to see you with her,

and you know it.

I'm delighted you're well,
Don Guillermo.

Yes, my uncle is very well too,
thank you.

I wasn't calling for that.

I'm thinking of moving to Barcelona,
and he told me

you might need a cutter
for your workroom.

If he doesn't say I'm the best cutter,
who could say it?

The sooner the better.

"I'm waiting on the roof".

Won't you come closer?

I won't cause a scene.

It was you, wasn't it?

Who?

- Was it you in the restaurant?
- What restaurant?

Don't act the fool.
I was about to propose to her.

And did you?

No. I can't.

I want to marry you, not her.

I don't understand
why you're doing this.

- Because I'm a coward.
- You're not,

you're much braver than I am.

If I were,
I wouldn't have gone there.

I thought it wasn't you.

- There must be a solution.
- There isn't.

I was thinking.
I need a year.

I take Gerardo's money, launch
the new collection, and save Velvet.

I needn't marry Cristina.

Won't you wait?

I waited seven years,
I'd wait a lifetime.

But not like this.
You were right.

I can't see you two hand in hand
or going to dinner. It's too hard.

I spoke to a friend
of my uncle in Barcelona.

He needs cutters.

You're leaving?

Yes.

Listen to me.

Take the money,
save the store, and come for me.

- Straighten your tie.
- It's strangling me.

You want me to strangle you?
Fix your tie.

Please stand in line.
Seamstresses in the centre.

Hello.

Hello.

- I'm Max.
- Carmen.

Do you know where Doña Blanca is,
the head of the workroom?

She has to measure me.

Yes.

Follow me.

Doña Blanca, excuse me.

Why are you here?

This new employee
is here about his uniform.

You're an average size.

There'll be one in the store
we can adjust.

I'll measure you
so they can make you a few shirts.

Turn round.

18.

19.

Bend your arm.

25.

Turn round and open your shirt.

Carmen, go up to the store.

I can help you.

Go up.

Goodbye.

And thank you.

You like my pendant?

I've always had it.

It has great sentimental value.

Raise your arms.

What's your name?

Maximiliano Expósito.

You can call me Max.

You'll have your uniform shortly.

That's it?

Yes, that's it.
Now, go away, I'm busy.

Doña Blanca, do you have
the delivery schedule for...

- Are you all right?
- Yes, it was just a dizzy spell.

- Can I get you some water?
- No, I'm fine now.

Thank you.

As well as the necklace,
we have this bracelet.

White gold and Silesian crystal.

If I may say so, it would be spectacular
at the tribute.

The necklace and earrings

would favour your neck,
with that wonderful new haircut.

- Thank you.
- May we see the earrings?

Right away, Miss Patricia.

Made in London.

They're by the designer
to the English aristocracy.

They're beautiful.

From the same collection
as the ring your brother bought.

Excuse me.
Was I out of place?

No, of course not.

Everything is ready.

Except me.

I wish I could help you.

You are helping.

If you want, I'll marry Otegui.

Her father would have a fit.

Hey,

I'm a good catch.

Says the womanizer.

People gossip.
You know what they're like.

Shall we go?

Yes.

- Everything is ready, Don Alberto.
- Thank you.

You're good at this,
"Clara without experience".

We'll see you at the tribute.

If you don't need anything...

- Did you hire her for her looks?
- What do you take me for?

Good evening.

Thank you for coming
to this tribute to my father.

My father, Don Rafael Márquez,

was the creator and driving force
behind Velvet Fashion Store.

Thanks to his work,
his efforts,

his devotion, his vision,
thanks to all that

he gave haute couture the position
it deserves here today,

and that is why we are paying him
this small tribute.

I also want to use this occasion

to announce the new line
that Velvet Fashion Store is launching.

We are going to modernize,

adapt to the times we live in.

We will create an innovative line
that we are sure

will revolutionize
the way of dressing in this country.

Velvet Fashion Store
is part of my family,

of my life.

I grew up here,
I learned all I know here,

and above all I met
wonderful people I can never forget.

And now,

there is no better moment

and no better company
than all of you...

Cristina, come here, please.

- Me?
- Yes.

Why?

Cristina, you've been with me
throughout this journey,

and I'd like you
at my side forever.

Cristina...

would you do me the honour
of being my wife?

I wasn't expecting this.

Do you want to be my wife?

Yes.

Yes, I do.

Atocha station, please.

Congratulations on your engagement,
Don Alberto.

Thank you.

Don Emilio.

I want you to know

that I never wanted
this to happen.

We can't always do what we want.

I couldn't leave.

I don't want you to go.

I don't know what I'm doing here.
This will only hurt us more.

It hurts me more
to think I'll never see you again.

Promise me
you'll never leave again.

I promise.

I love you.

- Good morning.
- Good morning, Don Alberto.

You've got a bit of lipstick
on your lips.

You made a beginner's error
with Ana.

What could I do?

We all have a lot to lose
if this comes out.

It seems there was a girl
with Alberto at the funeral.

A gossip can make a romance
out of a simple incident.

You're not worried?
They even said she was his mistress.

This is the first time
you're not at your post

ten minutes ahead of time.

Obviously I was worried.

You had no reason to be.

Don't think you can just turn up
and I'll behave like you were

- my...
- Son.

I think you should leave.

I've come to stay.

It's a pity you're staying,
we could have dinner in Alcalá.

He invited you to dinner
and you said yes?

Please, don't tell Pedro.

I promise, nothing will happen
with Don Mateo.

- Luisa.
- Don Francisco...

- I needed to see you.
- I don't understand.

Yes, you do, Luisa.

- Good morning, Don Emilio.
- I should call the police.

Alberto proposed.

I asked that you take care
of the wedding,

- and everything I need.
- Everything you need?

You bring me good luck.

Alberto?

Is that you?