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LOVE OF MY LIFE

May I?

She's gorgeous.

Well, I'll…

leave you be.

I don't want problems with my dad.

Mr. Alfredo won't let Mariana come near this little angel?

He's worried about Mariana's health.

Although I'm a little surprised to see her so obedient.

Things change, Virgelina.

A free spirit will always be free,

even when forced.

Perhaps.

But if I could find love again,

and if Benítez is willing,

with his surly heart, to care for this baby,

Mariana might just have hope

and be happy at this estate.

I need a priest.

A priest?

Now?

What are you up to now, Mari?

Look, it's urgent

and I need one I can trust because I have to ask a favor.

So, you're not going to tell me?

I'll tell you when I see you, okay?

Will you help me?

I can call my uncle, but…

I'm the black sheep of the family.

I just need an appointment for tomorrow.

I'll handle the rest.

Tomorrow?

Fede, say you'll help me.

Of course, I'm used to your antics.

Besides, they entertain me.

We'll talk tonight to confirm.

Love you, bye.

I have news.

I was able to schedule the visit with the supplier for tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

Yes.

Yes, it must be tomorrow so it won't hurt the business.

Whatever you say.

Don't say that. You make me feel like I'm forcing you.

Just keeping up appearances.

You know that deep down

I'm bursting with joy.

What really upsets me is not being able to celebrate.

I promise this will be better than a party with a thousand guests.

Did you send for me, Mr. Alfredo?

Yes, Ofelia.

I wanted to tell you that…

I didn't mean to be rude when I spoke about your marriage.

- Don't worry. - Yes, I do worry.

Firstly, I shouldn't give my opinion about your life.

Secondly,

I am glad that you're happy.

Ofelia…

my job is to watch over everyone at this estate.

Even the people I don't like.

But it all means nothing when the person I love the most

is not prepared to inherit my life's work.

If you mean young Mariana, she seems very well to me.

How many times has she deceived you?

You've lost count.

That baby hanging around the estate

gives me a bad feeling.

So what will you do?

I tried putting her in an orphanage.

Mariana screamed to high heaven.

It's the first time I've seen her excited

to work here. I don't want to give her a reason to go.

What do you want me to do?

Keep an eye on her,

especially when she's with Benítez.

I don't like how bold he is around my daughter.

NEW ORLEANS, UNITED STATES

Joaquín Mosquera?

Yes.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Henry Almeida.

A doctor specializing in hypnosis.

Nice to meet you, sir.

Doctor.

Thanks for coming.

My pleasure.

I called him so he can help you.

Come right in.

Thanks, excuse me.

If I had told you…

would you have agreed?

I don't need a quack, Carla.

- He's not a quack. - What is he?

He's a highly recommended doctor.

- A doctor? What kind? - Yes.

What about me can he fix?

Your soul.

My soul?

Honey.

You eat,

you sleep…

You spend all your time like that, staring at the floor.

That man can't help me understand whether I'm wanted in Colombia or not.

You're the kindest man, and I have no doubt about that.

I don't need to find out.

The problem is that you always…

have the past swirling around in your head.

Okay.

If you won't do it for you,

do it for me.

Many people associate hypnosis with magic,

but, honestly, the results are based on relaxation techniques.

To have access to those spaces in the mind

where there are memories, lost memories,

and all the information is blocked.

Okay.

But what are you going to do to my head?

Nothing. You simply try to relax

to be able to access and open those doors

to let the repressed memories come out.

Okay, honey.

Relax, okay?

And do what the doctor tells you.

All right?

Could you leave us alone, please?

- Yes. - Thanks.

All right, I want you to close your eyes.

Inhale deeply through your nose

and hold your breath for one, two, three…

four, and exhale through your mouth.

That's it.

Now, relax your body, starting with your feet.

Imagine that your body is filling up with water.

You're getting lighter.

You feel very relaxed.

What do you see?

The sun.

Cotton.

What do you hear?

Laughter.

From children.

Are you alone?

No.

I'm with a little girl.

Mariana.

Focus on her.

What do you see now?

- Stop! - Mariana!

I wanted to save her.

I wanted to save her.

Joaquín!

No, I didn't want to kidnap her.

I never…

I never meant to hurt her.

Mariana!

Mariana!

Joaquín?

I wanted to save her.

We were lovers.

We loved each other.

You've made me the happiest woman in the world

and now the happiest mother in the world.

- No, no. - Freeze! On your knees.

I didn't do anything.

I swear I'm innocent.

No!

Breathe, breathe. Take a deep breath, come on.

Relax.

Relax,

breathe, inhale through your nose.

Slowly hold it for one, two, three, four.

Mariana.

Mariana!

Joaquín?

They stole our life, Mariana.

But I'll return for you.

He was there.

So close.

Calm down, my girl,

the same thing happens to me.

Sometimes I see Joaquín and…

he talks to me and hugs me.

It's as if… as if he's trying to tell me something, as if…

he knows what I'm going to do.

And what are you going to do?

I don't feel well.

Do you want me to call Dr. Carvajal to see you tomorrow?

No, I can't, tomorrow…

I have an exam.

I can't miss it.

Mariana, your health is more important.

Ofelia, I'm not sick or crazy.

No, child, I don't think you're crazy.

But we need to take care of your spirit, and Joaquín really…

hurt you.

He never hurt me.

Is what I saw real?

Memories are mostly real,

but some memories are more confusing than others.

But with time,

the brain processes all that information.

You'll also feel dizzy, tired,

you'll start having more vivid dreams. It's normal.

I saw

that they tried to kill me

and that I was in love…

From one to ten, how sharp were the images?

Nine.

Good, that means you entered those spaces

where you keep those memories.

Now, it's a matter of your brain processing that information.

Doctor, I need to know.

To understand.

Why did they want to kill me? Who?

I left

my entire life,

my family.

I know you're upset, but I've said it's a matter of time.

Here.

Take ten drops, three times a day. It helps with anxiety.

And how long do I have to wait for the…

puzzle pieces to come together?

That's hard to say.

I'll say it again, you need to be patient.

If you have any other symptoms beyond what I just told you

is normal, please don't hesitate to call.

Thanks.

I'll be leaving now, excuse me.

Thanks, Doctor.

How do you feel?

Confused.

I heard you yelling.

What did you see?

They wanted to kill me.

I fled to this country.

You're safe here.

I may have a child.

I feel that I must go back.

Joaquín,

if…

you feel I shouldn't get married,

or that I'm making the worst mistake of my life,

please give me a sign.

Where are you going?

I'm going to the university.

I have an exam.

This early?

I asked Rogelio to take me

because I knew he was going go purchase supplies.

You don't need to go so early.

I can tell Graciliano to take you later.

No, it's fine.

I'll be able to meet up with friends.

Ofelia!

Ofelia!

What do you need, sir?

Where is Ofelia?

I don't know, sir.

Shit.

Ofelia, where are you?

Go, go.

What's wrong?

Did Miss Mariana go out?

I asked you to do just one thing, and you couldn't do it.

Sir, I'm sorry, I just didn't…

I didn't think she'd be up early after what happened yesterday.

What happened yesterday?

Miss Mariana had a hallucination.

She said she saw Joaquín alive.

Mr. Alfredo, you were right. She is not well.

That's even more reason for you to be vigilant.

Go, get a car ready.

She's off to the university.

- Go! - Yes, yes, sir.

Yes, sir. Right away.

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

I hope the interview goes well.

- Can we talk? - No, not now.

Carla.

Please.

Are you…

suffering because of me?

No.

Ever since we met,

you told me that something wasn't right with your past and…

I knew it was very likely this would happen.

I want to be with you,

but…

I can't think about a future without understanding my past.

If I were important to you…

you wouldn't risk

everything for a memory.

If you go to Colombia and you don't find anything,

you might not be able to get back into this country.

I could…

write a letter to my dad.

I think that's a good option.

We want to marry right away.

Father, please.

Help us.

We want to form a family, a home for a baby who…

who was abandoned.

Well, why don't you go to the parish office

and talk to the sister there

and set a date, like everyone else?

Yes, but this case isn't like everyone else's.

If we don't get married as soon as possible,

that little girl may become homeless.

But it's just that…

marriage requires

honesty,

commitment,

responsibility,

tolerance and a lot of love.

Yes.

And we love each other.

Well,

if you love each other that much,

why are you alone?

Why isn't your dad here, for example?

Father, my dad is opposed to this.

He would never allow me to marry someone who…

who isn't from an upper-class family.

But… our love transcends all that.

And we…

we want you to bless us

and to seal this union before the Lord and everyone

who opposes us forming a different home.

Dear God!

I might be making a mistake.

Will you marry us?

Come tomorrow at the same time

and bring two witnesses.

God bless you, children.

Excuse me.

Congratulations.

We didn't get married.

- He didn't marry you? - No.

I knew someday he'd take revenge because I didn't want to be his "altar boy."

No, we're getting married tomorrow, and you'll be our witness.

Count me in.

Introduce me to the groom.

Rogelio Benítez.

Federico.

I'll buy some supplies so no one suspects us.

Yes, I'll get the other witness.

Mari, I've known since I met you that you have some screws loose,

but this?

It's the most sensible decision I've ever made.

Oh!

I think.

Hey, explain it to me better.

I'm about to call that insane asylum where you were.

Federico, that's not funny.

So, tell me you have a compelling reason.

I'm going to have a family.

Mari!

- You're carrying his child? - No, no, no, no.

We're adopting a little girl.

You know I've always dreamed of being a mother, and so…

I'm making it come true.

Let's go.

Cheers.

I'll toast

when our business is done.

The marriage is part of the business.

Your business.

We've given you a lot, and we want to see a return.

You'll see.

When you open your eyes and see what we'll gain

when I marry Mariana, I'll be part of the family.

If they let you.

Because if not,

that will hurt our business.

That won't happen.

I know Mr. Alfredo, and as tough as he appears,

Mariana is his weakness. He won't lose her.

You lack ambition, partners.

Why settle for bales of cotton when we can control the estate?

Hmm?

So, let's toast.

Change those faces, we're celebrating!

Go on.

That's it.

Not a word.

I'll clean up afterward.

To what do we owe

this phenomenon?

I wanted to do something nice for you.

You've helped me a lot

and me and my problems are spoiling our time together.

No, honey.

You haven't ruined anything.

Did you send the letter?

No.

Honey, I feel it's impossible

to be willing to lose you.

Carla, that letter is so my family knows I'm alive.

A letter that can ruin everything we have.

We don't know.

I don't want to find out.

Honey,

is it any good

if I ask you not to send it?

If you want to leave,

go, Joaquín.

Go, I won't stop you.

I'd rather you go than keep fighting with your past.

Carla, I owe you my life.

The last thing I want is to hurt you.

So then?

Why don't you…

stay, get a job, get your papers,

and then we see what happens?

Marianita.

How did it go at the university?

Well.

It went well.

I'm glad.

I came to visit your aunt.

To tell her about my marriage to George

and see if you need anything.

No,

but thanks for always worrying about me.

In fact, I'm staying here tonight. Can you tell my dad I'll return tomorrow?

If you're staying,

I'm staying.

Of course, if it's not a bother.

I was a little worried after what happened to you last night.

No need.

Mariana,

I told your dad I'd take care of you,

and that's exactly what I plan to do.

You're up very early today.

I'm going to the university.

- On Saturday? - Yes.

I must make up a class.

Marianita, I've known you since you were a little girl

and I always know when you're lying.

Tell me the truth.

What's your plan?

Are you running away?

Ofelia, please stop being paranoid.

And move, because I need to change.

Whatever you want.

It's very simple.

If you don't tell me what you're planning, neither of us is leaving this room.

Fine. I'll tell you.

- But promise you won't tell anyone. - I promise.

I'm marrying Benítez.

Oh my God.

Mariana, you've gone crazy again.

No, Ofelia, I didn't go crazy again.

This is what I want. I won't argue with you or anyone.

I deserve to be happy, like you.

I hope you don't take this away from me like everything else.

Did you consider what your dad will say?

I don't care.

Honestly, I hope you don't betray me again

because I'm willing to do anything to be that little girl's mother.

Mr. Alfredo, good morning.

It's Ofelia.

No, no.

No, Mr. Alfredo, nothing's happened.

Yet.

I think it would be best if you came to Cali right away.

Miss Mariana will do something crazy.

Don't worry, Father, she's coming.

Calm down, Benítez.

Mariana asked me to be here as…

a witness to the marriage.

Thanks for coming.

She should be here by now, right?

I'll just tell you this, Benítez.

I hope you're a good husband to Mariana

because she is not alone.

I am here to take care of her.

Are you okay? You're…

You're pale.

Give me a second.

But…

What's wrong? How do you feel?

Oh, Fede, I just feel him, I feel him close.

Who?

Joaquín.

I think I should be marrying him.

But don't ruin your day like that.

Look, you're young.

You can fall in love again, you can get pregnant and have your child.

I can't.

In…

Fede, when I was in the insane asylum,

um…

they ran a lot of tests.

And they realized that…

when I had my son,

um…

I had a tear and they had to remove my uterus

so I wouldn't bleed to death.

I won't be able to be a mom.

I'm so sorry, but we'll have to cancel this celebration.

Relax, she'll be here, okay?

We're doing this so that little girl may have a future.

Don't even speak to me, I won't forgive your treachery.

Dad, it's not Rogelio's fault.

I proposed marriage to him.

I'm big enough

to make decisions about my life, aren't I?

A big child.

While you live under my roof, that won't happen.

Fine.

I'm going to stay here.

I won't return to the estate.

Father, can you begin the ceremony, please?

I'm sorry, miss.

I don't want trouble with Mr. Azcárate. I won't marry you.

Excuse me.

Do you ever get tired of hurting me?

- Let's make a deal. - Don't be ridiculous.

Are you happy?

Mariana, it's for your own good.

It's obvious that while we're close, we can't come to an agreement.

But I'm staying here.

You can't stay here, Mariana.

You want to bet?

How will you live? You don't know how to do anything.

I'd rather eat rocks than owe you anything.

Mariana.

Don't let her go.

Is that really what you want?

I'm willing to tolerate this insanity on one condition.

You don't need to be a genius

to realize that I had other plans for my daughter.

Of course, she wasn't going to marry that Negro.

But I also didn't dream of her marrying a foreman.

This is just more evidence that my daughter

isn't right in the head.

Or that she'll ever make a rational decision.

Mr. Alfredo, you're right.

You trusted me, I'm dying of shame…

You know very well that my daughter doesn't love you?

- What she wants is a child. - I know what my daughter wants.

You…

What do you want?

Why are you doing this?

For love.

I know a woman like Mariana wouldn't notice a guy like me.

True.

Why do you think I did what I did?

Only to obey you.

Deep down, I also wanted Joaquín to disappear.

I did what you asked.

Quietly.

Cleanly.

Time went by, and I thought she could love me.

We'll see if everything you say is true, Benítez.

If you truly love my daughter for who she is,

and not for what she has,

I guess you'll have no problem

signing this.

What is it?

A document that stipulates that once you marry her,

you renounce any claim to this estate or assets

she may inherit in the future.

Benítez,

love doesn't consider money

or material goods.

Think about it.

There's still time.

Ofelia, I'm not interested in your excuses.

I told you that I'll never forgive you.

Mariana, please understand.

I was worried about you.

I trusted you again

and you betrayed me again.

I couldn't let you make that mistake.

No, I will leave this house, and you should know it's your fault.

There will be a wedding.

But this time, with a real ceremony.

And a reception.

To pretend that we're happy.

Miss Mariana's getting married!

She'll marry!

She's getting married!

She's getting married!

Miss Mariana's getting married!

Miss Mariana's getting married! She's getting married!

You want to kill me, right, Mariana?

I know you wanted me to marry my cousin Abelardo.

That idiot Abelardo.

Yes, but at least it would have stayed in the family.

Mariana, after what you've done,

no respectable person will want to marry you.

Now…

A foreman?

He's a good man.

That's no reason to spend your entire life with someone.

Dad, it's someone I can form a family with.

You're more and more like your mother.

Her innocence terrified me.

I'm glad to hear that.

I wanted your marriage to be like ours.

Tragically, it didn't last long.

But there was always love and respect between us.

We were lucky. Not everyone is.

Don't worry about me, I'll be fine.

This is what I want to do.

My peace of mind is only because I know that Benítez is a loyal man

and he's smitten with you. How could he not be?

He captured the moon.

That works in your favor.

It's better to be the partner who loves less, so you'll suffer less.

Why do you make it sound like a business?

I repeat,

your innocence terrifies me.

This marriage that you invented, Mariana,

has implications.

It goes far beyond adopting a little girl.

So…

if you want my blessing,

you'll have to accept a condition.

If you don't,

I can cancel the whole thing.

How are you, love?

I don't work here anymore.

- How much do you cost? - Ah!

Get out of here!

What?

I don't work here!

Not anymore!

No more! What do you think?

Just because we're women, we're for sale?

Why? What right do you have?

No!

Put that down. Enough.

My little girl.

Enough.

My baby.

No, they stole her, they stole her.

Hi, beautiful. Hi.

What did your dad say?

Everything's fine.

Everything's fine.

Everything's fine.

Aren't you going to name her?

Well, with everything going on, I hadn't thought…

Had you thought of something?

Whatever you want.

I like "Sara."

Sara?

Sara.

Sarita.

Hi, Sarita.

Yes.

Sara Benítez.

Azcárate.

I promise to make both of you the happiest women alive.

Beautiful.

Mr. Alfredo.

Miss Mariana and the baby are asleep and well.

I'm going to rest, do you need anything?

Wait, Ofelia, please.

I wanted to thank you.

For your loyalty.

And I want you to explain

why you chose me over her.

No, Mr. Alfredo.

I did it for both of you.

You know I'd give my life for Miss Mariana…

and for you.

Don't flatter me, Ofelia.

I know perfectly well that you adore Mariana

and you know what kind of person I am.

You're a good man, Mr. Alfredo.

And I know that you adore your daughter.

Perhaps you could tell her that.

I know Mariana will understand one day

that to run a successful estate like this and a family, you need…

mettle.

How long have you been here?

I arrived when Miss Mariana turned…

four years old.

So long, and yet I know practically nothing about you.

Well, you…

just have to ask.

And I never ask you anything.

How are you?

Do you need anything?

Are you happy in your marriage?

I think that…

love is built.

That's not love.

I'm sorry to tell you, Ofelia,

that's escapism to avoid loneliness.

You may be right, Mr. Alfredo.

But not all of us are lucky enough to be loved in return.

- I think I'd better go and rest. - Wait.

Forgive me.

Who am I to judge you?

No, Mr. Alfredo, you're right.

A love like the one you felt for your wife,

and she for you,

is something extraordinary in this world.

Not even death can end it.

No.

It couldn't.

Did you ever think,

perhaps,

of falling in love again?

No.

That will never happen, Ofelia.

I know.

Subtitle translation by: Catharine Lailson