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A NETFLIX SERIES

LOVE OF MY LIFE

Hello?

Mariana.

- Erik? - So sorry.

Where have you been?

I had urgent matters and I couldn't…

go meet you, I got caught up.

I was worried about you, what happened?

I looked everywhere for you.

Everything's fine, I told you. I just have a headache, that's all.

But I'd rather…

we don't see each other today.

- Perhaps tomorrow. - Are you angry?

They already told you.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare your friend, I felt

- it was what I had to do and-- - What? What are you talking about?

I went to Imelda's house,

because I felt like I had to check on the kids. I know…

I sound like I'm crazy, but…

it's not that. It's just that on the day I went,

- I held one of the babies-- - Mariana.

Mariana, listen to me.

I can't talk about this now.

There's been an issue in my family. I have to go back to France. Alone.

It's what's best for both of us.

What do you mean?

Why for both of us? I don't get it.

When will you be back?

Mariana…

I swear…

I trusted this would work.

But…

I don't know how to explain.

I'm doing this to protect you.

What is it?

Do you think I won't get over it? That I can't bury the past? Is that it?

Yes, it's that.

That's it. I believe you'll never be able to free yourself from your history,

your past, and who you are.

Forgive me.

Forgive me.

Take care.

Take good care.

Cheers.

- Are we celebrating something special? - Huh?

The Frenchman is leaving.

Mariana will have to forget him.

- How are you so sure of it? - Oh, because he's a coward.

"I'm leaving because I don't want to hurt you."

It's better if he leaves, Mariana needs a real man.

Like you?

A shot.

Now that we're here…

celebrating stuff, I have some news for you.

Really? Let's hear it.

I'm pregnant.

Congratulations.

Who's the daddy?

You.

That's impossible.

It's possible.

I never slept with anyone else again since you started paying me.

How do I know that's true?

It's… your child.

Joaquín.

Please listen to me carefully.

You'll be free tonight.

- Huh? - Don't worry.

They'll let you escape.

But you have to remember well every word I'm going to tell you.

Exactly at midnight, you'll start counting to one thousand

and will head over to the supply tent.

You'll find a letter with all the coordinates there.

You must go around the right side of the tent,

and walk 500 meters to a puddle.

You'll cross it and walk another 500 meters

to another barbed wire you'll have to cross,

reach the nearest house and hide out for the night.

Do you understand?

So this is your chance, Joaquín.

This is your big chance.

Come.

No insecticide can get rid of these bugs.

I insist it's best to buy the genetically modified seed.

Let's begin with a small parcel. We'll check how the seed does.

Why are you here?

Dad, if I'm going to be followed by ghosts everywhere…

I shall exorcise them here.

Where they were born.

I'm staying.

I need to know if I can be free on this land.

Breathe, breathe. Relax.

I'm here.

Hortensia, I'm dying.

No.

No, no, don't say that. You will get better. You'll get better.

- No, I won't get better. - Hmm…

I need you to listen to me.

Tell me, I'm listening.

If I die…

my children will be alone again.

Jesús left home.

He says…

he's not built to be a dad at his age.

Especially with kids that aren't his.

I need you to promise me…

Swear, Hortensia,

swear that you will take care of my children.

Yes, yes, I swear, I swear.

- Nothing will happen to them. - Promise me…

Promise you'll never let them be separated.

- I promise you. - Promise, swear it.

Yes.

I promise, but calm down, relax. Calm down, now.

I swear, they'll be fine. Nothing will happen to them.

Calm down, you'll be fine.

DAYS LATER

That whole area over there still has bugs.

You need more workers.

That's great.

These are free of beetle eggs.

Where are the buds we checked last week?

There's the lumps, and the sample is there.

Let's see.

Well, it looks like fumigating is working.

In one week, we've managed to reduce at least half of the pests.

Graciliano, how much fungicide are you applying per hectare?

One gallon in 200 liters, miss.

Let's do at least a gallon and a half,

see if in a week we can eradicate the beetles.

- Okay. - It's clear you learned in university.

Don't act humble, Rogelio.

You've taught me way more than I could've learned there.

I'm just talking because, honestly,

seeing the boss get her hands dirty

makes the sacrifice lighter.

- Are you saying my dad doesn't work? - No.

But your presence has helped us a lot here.

Yes, but we'll need…

more than the knowledge we have.

I feel at home again on days like these.

You are where you have to be.

I don't know.

This place holds as many joys as it does tragedies.

Every household has joys and tragedies.

Mm-hmm.

Yes, but the joyful moments don't last long in my life.

I lost Joaquín, my baby,

and now Erik.

It's like…

every time something good happens in my life,

a tragedy ensues.

It sounds like there's no life ahead of you.

Rogelio, believe me, I try to look forward.

But the past always seems to…

catch up to me.

Perhaps you're looking in the wrong place.

Since we started working together, I've noticed you're the heir

that La Victoria needs. Your place is here.

An incomplete heir.

So tell me what you need.

I can help you be happy.

Thanks, Rogelio, but you can't help me with this.

I can't get back everything I want.

Don't lose hope.

I know life gives you an opportunity when you need it.

Excuse me.

- Did you find the father of the children? - No.

I called all the numbers I found, but they don't know him,

they don't know where he is.

I don't know.

Do you know what you'll do with the babies?

I'll take them to the orphanage.

I promised Imelda I'd take care of them.

MONTHS LATER

So we have the pesticide and fertilizer.

We need two replacements for the fumigating equipment

and to convince my dad to let us hire more people.

That'll be tough.

He already spent so much money on the genetically modified seeds.

- I doubt he'll spend more. Come on. - Rogelio,

only you can help me, okay?

Don't you trust me?

Trust?

Buddy.

- Thanks. - Thanks.

If I was your dad, I'd have you in charge of everything.

What's wrong?

My God!

What's this?

Oh!

- Who could've left her here? - I don't know.

We have to take her to the doctor now. Help me.

NEW ORLEANS, USA

Seen my jacket?

Carla, my jacket, I'll be late.

SANTIAGO DE CALI HOSPITAL

Have you received any reports of a missing baby, officer?

No, not yet.

What do we do in these cases?

First, we'll ask neighbors of the church if they saw anything.

Then we'll take the girl to an institution.

Okay.

We can't abandon that girl.

Rogelio, it's the legal procedure.

She's our responsibility.

Our?

We can't take responsibility.

You're right.

Not you.

But I can.

If I save a life, it's my responsibility.

I don't know.

I think it's very hasty to make a decision like that.

- I know an orphanage. - Is it a good place?

Well…

they take care of the kids until someone adopts them.

She's suffered enough to end up in the hands of a stranger.

I know you're not convinced…

but she can't go to the police or an orphanage.

What if she's adopted and the mom shows up?

What if she doesn't?

We'll see.

I'll take care of the baby.

Sir, understand, there are many documents, paperwork,

and errands that need to be done before getting the…

- the custody of the minor. - Officer, I'm Mariana Azcárate.

Alfredo Azcárate's daughter.

Well, if the gentleman here

takes care of the baby, I'll vouch for him.

Okay, but it doesn't convince me.

Look, you know the estate,

and he works for us there.

You can find us there anytime.

I propose that, while you find the family,

we take care of the baby.

Thank you.

I never imagined you could make a decision like this.

Well…

my dad abandoned me when I was born.

My mom died when I was seven and I didn't meet my siblings.

I know what it's like to be alone in life.

I didn't know our pasts had so much in common.

I don't tell just anybody about me.

Only the people I care about.

Joaquín.

Studying?

It's the best tool for the job.

You're right.

When do you finish studying?

In…

two weeks, more or less.

All right, let me know.

I might open another distribution center in New Orleans.

And I want you to be in charge.

But don't be surprised.

Hardworking people deserve a reward.

Don't thank me yet.

Make sure you keep studying.

She's beautiful.

An angel that fell from the sky.

Did you buy her a change of clothes?

No.

I forgot to, Virgelina.

I didn't think about it, he gave me everything…

When the officer authorized us, we ran before he could change his mind.

- What do we do? - Don't worry.

I'll make you a list of all you need.

What you need for changing her

and also to dress her up with.

And don't forget,

- feed her every three hours. - Yes, every three.

If you need help, let me know and I'll help you with that.

No, don't worry. Take a break.

I'll take care of it, just tell me what to do and I'll do it.

- Look at that-- - Virgelina.

Virgelina.

I need you…

to explain what this is.

Dad, we found her at the church's doorstep.

Someone abandoned her.

Why is she in my house?

We decided to bring her--

Who decided? Nobody asked me.

Rogelio and I.

Since when does Rogelio make any decisions in this house?

We have enough problems.

- The girl is not a problem. - It is to me.

Take her to the orphanage tomorrow.

Dad, this baby is only two months old.

- She needs someone to take care of her. - She'll surely find a wonderful home.

Somewhere else.

- I don't get why-- - We're not a charity.

Why can't we help her?

I'll talk to Benítez

so that he makes the decision to take the girl to the orphanage.

Ah.

Just in time.

Stay, let's talk.

Dad, Rogelio and I made this decision. It wasn't just him.

I think the girl is hungry.

You're a genius, aren't you?

How could you possibly bring a baby into this house?

I couldn't leave her to be abandoned.

And you couldn't come up with a better idea

than bringing her here

so that Mariana has something to do.

Don't worry. I'll take care of everything.

- You don't have to support her. - I don't mean money, you idiot.

It's a bastard child. Do you know what happens

to children rejected by their parents?

Those people are damaged.

That's the best scenario. Worst-case scenario, you bring her home,

you give it to Mariana, she grows fond of it,

the baby's parents come, take the baby,

and my daughter goes crazy again!

Directly to the orphanage tomorrow.

Understood?

The end.

Yes, Mr. Alfredo.

I think that…

she'll be better in the house.

Your dad doesn't want that.

It's for the best.

I shouldn't have brought her here.

Do you regret it?

- Did my dad threaten you or tell you…? - No.

It's not that.

It's not because of her.

It's you, I don't want to hurt you.

What do you mean?

Your dad is right.

I bring the child here,

you get excited,

- but her parents might-- - Rogelio, really?

Is that it?

That and…

I can't stand seeing you suffer.

Especially due to me.

Don't push me away, please.

I want to take care of her, and you can't do it alone.

Or you don't want me near?

Is that it?

- You believe my dad, that I'm crazy? - No.

You're the woman I…

admire the most in this world.

I would look after you my whole life, but…

I know who I am and who you are.

- I don't know what to say. - Don't say anything.

- But-- - You fell in love with Joaquín.

And you still think about him.

Not even the Frenchman helped you forget him.

Why would I?

But I will always be there for you.

I don't fail the people I love.

Yes.

This may sound crazy but…

if the police don't find the girl's family, I'll keep her.

But don't tell your dad.

Let it be our secret.

Mm-hmm.

I won't tell him anything.

But…

don't push me away.

Why would I?

We make such a great team.

- What are you doing? - Working like everybody else.

It's not your place, Mariana.

What's my place according to you? The kitchen?

I won't argue. And Benítez?

He left

to take the baby back like you asked. Where else?

Any news about the girl's mom?

No, of course, we have it.

Apparently, some children saw a woman

leave her in a basket in front of the church.

Based on those statements, we're still investigating.

You're following children's leads?

But it's a lead, and…

there's a fruit stand across from the church,

but we don't know if it was there that day.

I know who that girl's mother is.

Why didn't you say so?

I had my doubts, but not anymore.

So you're telling me you can do our job faster than us.

Not faster.

With better resources.

That woman is a prostitute.

She's abandoned a baby before, she has no family,

is from a poor town and doesn't want the girl.

So what is it that you want?

The same as you.

A better future for the child.

Very well.

You won't be able to hide this baby your whole life.

Oh, I know.

But it's just for a few days, while the police look for her family.

What if they don't find them?

We'll find her another one.

Virgelina, if you're worried that my dad will get mad--

No, no, my child. Of course not.

This house needed a little life.

Children bring joy everywhere.

And my kids are grown up.

Well…

I meant to say Josefina.

I see her less now that she began working at your Uncle Orlando's.

Letting go of children is tough.

Tell me about it, I still talk about Joaquín like he's alive.

Some things you never get over.

May I?

Of course.

Hi.

Hi, beautiful.

What is it?

- Do you remember…? - I had to…

- Joaquín! - Roy's accomplice.

What?

- He escaped! - Joaquín!

- I may not have been a good person. - No.

No, honey. I don't care who you were in the past.

I care about who you are now. Okay?

I know, but I remember.

Nobody should tell us if we can love each other.

I also see a woman.

Do you know who she was?

That woman…

was very important to me.

The baby is very sick.

I don't know what to do.

Let's bring her temperature down.

Get some water, Graciliano.

Not too hot or cold.

Benítez, get some lettuce and boil it in water. Quickly.

Mr. Alfredo will realize that baby is here.

Graciliano, that doesn't matter now.

I don't want to be involved, ma'am.

You should've returned her.

Where's that water, Benítez? Bring it, hurry!

Okay, okay.

She'll be fine, right?

It'll be fine.

Hi, gorgeous, can I sit with you?

- Let's toast. - I don't work here.

I won't sell my daughter.

- She's also mine. - So you care about her now?

Why?

What can a woman like you offer her?

Love.

Do you still have any?

You've spread it around, I doubt it.

Don't provoke me! Don't provoke me!

Take the money.

Leave her to me.

Have a decent life.

My daughter is worth so much.

So much.

But my silence is worth more.

I know.

It's okay.

What do you want?

A house.

And a monthly income.

Yes.

I want to see my daughter.

Once a year.

- No. - Then there's no deal.

See but not talk.

I'm coming to buy groceries with Mariana tomorrow.

I'll park the car in front of the church at 2:10 sharp.

You'll leave the baby there, at the door.

Thanks.

You're not thinking about keeping the baby, are you?

Her fever is gone.

Virgelina, we should take her to the doctor tomorrow.

You should get some rest, dear.

I'll stay with the baby tonight.

If you let me.

Yes.

My God.

I don't understand how someone can abandon a baby.

Where is she?

Where do you have her?

I don't understand.

Where do you have the baby?

She's not here.

Benítez,

don't you dare disobey me.

Mr. Alfredo…

Since I started working for you, I've always been loyal.

I've never failed you.

And I've always done everything you've asked me.

Graciliano.

Please, do you have a minute?

Yes, Mr. Alfredo.

I don't do things expecting gratitude, but ingratitude is awful.

My life is surrounded by people who only disappoint me

and it's very hard.

Sometimes I feel like burning all this down

just to remind you all that what you have, you owe to me.

Tell me something, Graciliano,

you're a reasonably sensible person.

If I turn this ranch into ashes…

what do you have left?

Exactly.

Nothing.

Good night.

Mr. Alfredo.

The baby?

Graciliano.

Graciliano, are you with the baby?

Graciliano!

He says it's not good quality and is offering half.

That's ridiculous. My cotton is good.

This harvest isn't even half the quality it usually is.

You heard him.

Dad, wait, please.

Can you wait a second, please?

Will you listen to me?

We can't lose that business.

I'd rather burn my cotton than give it away.

We need to recoup the investment to sow again.

If I lower my price now, I'll never get it back up.

Sometimes it's better to lose a little and gain later.

Cut the cliché phrases. You don't know the business.

I met some businessmen in Cali. Interesting people.

They're interested in coming to see the ranch, meeting you,

seeing the process.

Who are they?

Serious people.

They also have substantial funds.

Of course, you have the last word.

What is this?

Please excuse me, sir,

my wife was looking after the baby.

Graciliano, no, please.

Why is that little girl still in the ranch?

I asked you to take her to the orphanage.

You didn't take her? Very well, I will.

Dad, wait.

We couldn't find the family.

Everyone shut up!

Graciliano, have them get my car ready.

Dad.

Mariana.

- Good morning. - Hello.

I need to talk to you.

Let it be clear.

This gentleman is responsible for the recklessness

that involves this baby. He committed the crime.

No, on the contrary. We're grateful to him and your daughter

for their solidarity regarding the baby.

Right.

Anyway, it's your duty. Virgelina.

Yes, the only thing is, sir, we've asked for the baby's family

and we got an answer.

- That's even better news. Virgelina-- - The issue

is that the mother is dead.

The mother was a young woman, a teenager.

There are no records of her family, she may come from another region.

Some witnesses say they saw her leave the baby in a crib

and then run off.

Apparently, she was hit by a bus as she ran away.

And died instantly.

My God, that's horrible.

Yes, a real tragedy. Anyway, you'll take her.

- Do what you have to. - Yes.

- No. - Excuse me?

It's a tragedy for the baby, another tragedy isn't fair to her.

- I'll keep her. - Cut the nonsense, Benítez.

A single man with a baby? That's not normal.

Officer, leaving her with this man is irresponsible.

Yes, sir.

I don't care if it's not normal. I found her.

She's my responsibility. Is there a problem?

- No, you found her-- - Excuse me, officer.

How will you look after her? You'll quit your job?

Dad, I can help him--

Think about it.

Mr. Alfredo, I want her.

Not having a woman may be a disadvantage…

but I can give her a good life.

Plus…

you're a good example.

I want to be as good a father as you have been with Mariana.

I'll see you tomorrow to sign the paperwork.

Sure thing.

Don't worry, I never forget a favor, okay?

Let's hope so, Benítez.

- My pleasure. - Same.

Let's go.

Why can't I come close to the baby?

You have been strictly forbidden.

No, you can't forbid that.

It's that or firing Benítez.

Choose.

Do you want to ruin Benítez, Mariana?

Don't you want me to be happy?

Out of everybody in the world, I want you to be happy the most.

- With what's right for you. - You don't know what's right for me

because you don't know me.

You can't tell me who I can and cannot love.

Miss Ofelia, welcome.

Thank you very much, Virgelina.

Ofe, I'm so sorry about your mom.

Thank you, Marianita.

Honestly, those were some really terrible months.

But, anyway,

fortunately, my saintly mother is resting next to the Lord.

Welcome.

If we can be of any help…

My Lord

doesn't abandon

those who love Him.

Although He took my saintly mother away,

He also gave me a guardian angel.

You got married?

We met at the hospital where my mom was admitted.

He had just lost his wife to a terrible illness.

May the Lord keep that poor woman in His glory.

Anyway, I was really suffering

because my mom was in agony.

And George…

really supported me spiritually.

In the midst of suffering… love was born.

- That's a very moving story. - Mm-hmm.

He hadn't even buried his wife,

and he was already seeking solace with another.

George asked his children for permission to marry me.

Didn't he ask for permission to come here and face us?

It's just that he…

He's always traveling between Latin America and Europe.

He's a merchant.

Why don't you go along with him?

Dad.

Why do you have to spoil the good moments with your inappropriate comments?

They're not inappropriate, honey.

I'm genuinely concerned about Ofelia.

She works very hard in this house dealing with you,

while her husband is adventuring around the world.

Our relationship is a relationship of trust.

And while George travels,

I came here because I thought…

you'd need me.

- But if I'm disturbing in any way-- - No.

Don't worry, Ofelia.

Dad's just grown to be more insensitive.

And… not even a baby softens his heart.

A baby?

- Mm-hmm. - You see? You leave,

and the mice play.

So it happens that Rogelio adopted a baby.

- Rogelio? - Benítez.

Yes, Rogelio.

A beautiful baby we found that was abandoned.

A baby? There's a baby in this house?

Yes, you can meet her whenever you want.

But I can't come close to it

because my dad thinks I'll go crazy.

I won't argue over that again.

I'll let you both catch up with the gossip.

I'm going to work, somebody has to.

Excuse me.

Let's raise this girl together.

Sure.

You can see her whenever you want.

No, I don't want…

I don't want to just visit, I want… I want to give her my all.

Look, that same love that you feel you have to give,

I also have it.

Your dad won't let you.

Rogelio, I don't care about what my dad thinks.

Rogelio…

marry me.

What are you saying?

I don't get it.

I'm asking you to marry me.

- Aren't you going to say anything? - What can I say?

Make sure that, due to youthful folly,

you don't end up thinking it's a game.

I don't think it's a game.

Marriage is something serious.

What did you think it was?

Do you know what I think?

I want to give that baby a family.

That's what I think.

May God forgive me if I'm blaspheming…

but a family isn't made by a priest.

Family is made from love, and you don't love me, do you?

But family love can grow.

Just like giving that baby a home…

Rogelio, you and I have a lot in common.

We love this ranch,

we respect each other,

and I…

I admire your loyalty.

And from friendship to affection, there's only one step.

Marriage has a lot of phases.

It's a long road.

What if my steps take longer and you get bored halfway?

Where does that leave me? Where does that leave the girl?

I promise to do my best.

Look, I don't know if I'm being too insistent, if your heart…

- belongs to someone. - My heart is yours.

I'll be happy if you love me even a little.

I…

promise to give you my best.

What do you say?

I say yes.

Your dad won't be very happy, though.

Yes.

My dad won't find out.

We'll marry in secret.

Subtitle translation by: Paula Llapur