Tu O Nadie snippet: EVEN WORSE!!!

The first time we watched the following episodes; my Mum regarded Max as pure evil and Raquel, extremely stupid at the way she handled the situation caused by her even more stupid sister, Martha who did NOT deserve her loyalty at all! 

 I swear to God, if I had a sister who caused me so much embarrassment like that, I would send her HOME! 

Martha was dismayed to hear what Max wanted her sister to do; meet him at a hotel room! Raquel too was very angry and scared but wasn’t prepared to do what he wants. Instead she was going to have a very long, hard talk with him, in order to negotiate. Tonio, still wondering what was bugging Raquel- asked her to come with him and Andres to see the new hotel at Zihuatanejo but she said she couldn't - she had planned to do some shopping. Max, meanwhile, asked Luis to book a suite at the Ritz. Rodrigo's employee, Gato- posing as Roberto Aguirre, called the house asking for Raquel and Vicky took the call. Max, who was nearby, took the phone and asked whoever it was to leave a message but Gato hung up without doing so.

 He asked Raquel who was the guy but she snappishly said she didn't know, someone was really pulling her leg.

 Later,  Tonio kissed Raquel goodbye and Andres shook her hand and left for their outing. As soon as the door closed behind them, Max came up to her and without a word, gave her a set of keys to the hotel suite they were to meet. Numbly, Raquel went up to her room in tears. As she was contemplating on what to do, Tonio suddenly appeared. Startled, she hid the keys behind her back and smiled at him; asking if he'd forgotten something. He smiled back; he had, and also wanted to know if she had enough money for her shopping spree. She said she had some but I guess it was the way she said it that made Tonio suspect she was lying. He picked up her white leather  purse and asked her again. She said she had some, but she'd given most of it to Martha. Alas, that didn't help because he didn't believe her at all! He grabbed her by the arm and said she was going to go to Zihuatanejo with him after all since she obviously had no reason NOT to go with him. As he dragged her out, the keys slipped out of her hand, onto the carpet. In the hallway, they ran into Martha and Tonio asked if she had money; Martha repiled, 'Not a cent. Why?' (OH DEAR!)

Tonio didn't allow Raquel to change, he insisted she went in what she already had on. After allowing her to freshen up in the bathroom, they left in silence. A maid, tidying the room, saw the key and placed it on the nightstand by their bed. Max later called the house and asked Ramon if Raquel had gone out with Tonio and Ramon said yes, much to his fury. He asked to talk to Martha who was on the couch with Claudio, Tonio's brother-in-law. 

Later on, Martha confronted Max at what he was trying to do to her sister; if he persisted, she vowed to tell Tonio and damn the consequences. 

In the evening, Tonio and Raquel got back, neither of them in very good moods. Raquel went up to their room and to her horror couldn't find the key. Tonio entered and demanded to know why she'd lied to him; had she used shopping as an excuse to meet with someone- the mysterious Roberto Aguirre? Raquel vehemently denied it, she didn't even know who that man was! 

Ramon appeared, with their refreshments on a tray. As he was leaving, he told Raquel that if she was looking for lost keys, a maid had found it and placed it on the nightstand. Feeling totally stressed out and ill, Raquel went out cold on the carpet. Momentarily forgetting his anger, Tonio knelt beside her, frightened.

This Year's Yuletide Film is....

This is actually a label I've been neglecting for so long, but to be honest, I really prefer watching classic films just like I like listening to 70s music like KC & The Sunshine Band. But it's a mistake I want to now rectify by posting details of this year's Christmas film, the latest version of the classic tale by the master storyteller, Charles Dickens- A CHRISTMAS CAROL. According to my source, it is Disney's third adaptation of this charming story and the first 3D adaptation, the first one a cartoon, the other, a  live action film starring Michael Caine and Jim Henson's(God rest his soul) Muppets, which were sold to Disney after Henson's death in 1990. I first read the simplified edition back in Primary school and then the full version when I was in F.C.E, Abeokuta ; I own a copy now and always read it every Christmas Eve.

This version stars funny, funny man Jim Carrey( 9 years ago he was the green monster in HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS ) as the very rich miser, Ebenezer Scrooge whose opinion about Christmas is very very low, as noticed in his famous quote, 'Bah! Humbug!!' He's generally unpleasant to people, he underpays his employee and  wouldn't give to charity.

On Christmas Eve, he got  the biggest shock of his life; a visit from the ghost of his late business partner, Jacob Marley who informed him that he would be visited by three ghosts who would take him on a special journey; one after the other. Would it change his ways? WATCH IT!

SEASONS' GREETINGS!!!

RAQUEL'S NEW DILEMMA

The following morning,  Raquel found her sister looking miserable and frightened. When asked what was bothering her, Martha muttered, 'I killed a man.'
Very shocked, Raquel demanded to know what happened and is furious to learn Martha had lied to her, she didn't approve of her moving around with Luis at all- why on earth had she gone out with him and handled a car without a licence? Martha unreasonably retorted that it was because Raquel was now completely focused on her husband, while she was constantly bored and ignored by everyone. She dashed away in tears and Raquel followed her, calling her name anxiously. They passed Evil Max who was calmly smoking, he stopped Raquel and said he knew what had happened and THIS time, Raquel had no option but to obey him or she'll have no way out at all. 

Raquel asked him what he meant by that statement; Max replied he was going to hand over Martha to the authorities if she didn't give him what he wanted. Raquel angrily said she was NOT going to do anything he asked- she was going to tell her husband. But Max reminded her she had got gotten over one embarrassment caused by her father, would she have a marriage at all if Tonio was told about this one? He poured out so many consequences the family would suffer if she dared told, that Raquel too became frightened and tearful and walked away. Max smiled after her, evilly.(first class bastard!)
In the sitting room, Tonio was just receiving two house guests, a handsome man about his age and a beautiful blonde girl about Martha's age. Raquel walks in and  Tonio introduces the man as his best friend, Andres Bernal and the young woman, Alejandra Montero. Andres is amazed when Tonio introduces Raquel as his wife; miffed that he was not invited to the wedding. He warmly shook Raquel's hand, complimenting her on her beauty. She shyly thanked him and greeted Alejandra who smiled at her.

Andres jokingly asked Raquel how she was able to hook 'this rascal'; she and Tonio merely  smiled and told him they'd met in Guadalajara. Andres was in Acapulco on business but he'd picked up his goddaughter, Alejandra while passing through Miami- at her father's request. Apparently she was being courted by a race car driver her family did NOT approve of.
When they were alone, Tonio asked Raquel what was wrong- she looked rather uneasy but she said nothing was wrong at all.

In Martha's room, both sisters cried bitterly. Martha was terrified at the idea of going to jail and  her sister is being blackmailed to do because of her foolishness. Raquel wonders how on earth they'll be able to resolve the mess without telling Tonio and causing another publicised scandal to the family. (Poor Raquel, being married to a very wealthy man isn't always a bed of roses, especially since her background is completely different from his).
Vicky went to the bungalow to inform Daniel they were having a small dinner party for the guests would just arrived and tactfully suggested he dressed a bit more conservatively and lessen his alcohol intake; which he solemnly promised to do. 

That evening, everyone except Raquel and Martha  mingled. Alejandra wondered out loud to Camilla why her sister-in-law was very quiet. Camilla frowned at Raquel's direction and told Alejandra that there was a lot she didn't know about her- and she would explain it all in due time. Andres remarked that Martha was pretty as well; Tonio agreed but said that Raquel's beauty was more pronounced and sophisticated. After a while, Daniel excused himself, he was rather tired. Everyone said goodnight to him and as usual, Raquel escorted him back to the bungalow. No one noticed Max leaving the room via the opposite direction but then Tonio noticed he wasn't in the room.
Max ambushed Raquel on her way back to the house and demanded to know her decision. She replied, she loved her husband and was not going to betray him. Max angrily reminded her about what would happen to Martha if she did'nt comply; he only wanted to have sex with her only ONCE, he would leave her and Tonio in peace after that. Raquel jumped out of her skin when she heard Tonio calling her. She struggled with Max, who still wanted her to say yes or else. Tonio called her again and in desperation snapped 'YES!' and shoved him away from her and walked away, leaving him frustrated... he knew she didn't mean it.

Tonio looked at Raquel as she walked up to him and asked  what was wrong, she looked flustered and nervous. Rather snappishly, she said yes, having to perform her role as a hostess and trying to fit in his crowd was rather hard for her. Tonio assured her she'd done a good job so far and    Andres likes her much. Raquel asked if he planned on telling him about Max  and how they actually met.  Tonio assured he wasn't going to, if Andres remains curious, he would make something up and Vicky won't tell him anything. Raquel and her family were the actual victims. 

 She smiled at him and they exchanged a kiss before entering the house together. Unable to console Martha, Raquel went to her room, agonising over how to solve her dilemma.
Downstairs, Andres and Tonio discuss Raquel, Andres not really surprised Tonio chose a quick, quiet wedding. He must really love Raquel deeply.  Tonio asked why Andres was questioning that. Andres replied because Tonio has always been a fellow  who controlled  his feelings (oh, yes- we all know that!). 

Tonio smiled and agreed with his BF,  but  Raquel has  everything he ever wanted  in a woman, she was special, hence his open love for her.  Andres laughs, remembering how Tonio used to make fun of him whenever  he fell in love. Now Tonio was settled with the one special woman and he was happy for him. They briefly discuss the rest of the family, including Max. Andres catches a negative vibe when Max is mentioned but Tonio, while admitting he and Max still didn't get along, didn't go further. 

 Upstairs, Tonio softly entered the bedroom and finds his wife already in bed. He bent over and kissed her on the cheek but she doesn't respond, so he prepared for bed. 

My people, if you were in Raquel's shoes, would'nt you just TELL Tonio?