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After a wonderful night of lovemaking  and a heartfelt talk, David & Lorena returned  home; arm in arm and grinning all over their faces. Marcelo appeared as they kiss, his face as black as thunder. He interrupted them by coldly asking if they had fun. David, letting go of Lorena confirmed that they did. He also (unwisely) added he was grateful to Marcelo for what he did for him- he was very much in love with the woman Marcelo 'chose' for him and he was definitely going to keep her with him. Enraged, Marcelo punched him in the stomach and the two men begin to fight. Lorena screamed for help  and everyone ran out. Elena pleaded with Marcelo when he suddenly pulled out a gun, which was wrestled from him. Elena demanded to know why Marcelo attacked David; he yelled that it was because he hated him. David in turn told everyone the truth; everything Lorena had told him. Horrified that Lorena had split on him after all, Marcelo denied everything; accusing Lorena of wanting to ruin him. Julia backed up her sister but Cinthia advised David not to listen to them. David is far more angry that Marcelo had used Lorena as a pawn and three of his associates had died in the crash. Filled with shock, Elena suddenly fainted and she's carried in. 

In the evening, David found Lorena at the pool. He stunned her by saying that though he loved her, he still had  nagging doubts about her since she'd been Marcelo's girlfriend and a relationship couldn't really work if there wasn't complete trust. Lorena's face clouded with sadness and hurt at his words. Marcelo tried to convince Aide that Lorena was the one who tried to kill David; not him. Lorena coldly agreed it was no point staying married to him if he still doubted her, therefore she will go home in the morning and he should arrange for a divorce with his lawyer. In the morning, Aide taunts Lorena as she and Julia leave but gets a nasty surprise when Lorena slapped her and viciously pulled her hair. 'I hope you never come back, you witch!' she screamed as the taxi drove away. Marcelo still lies to his mother about his non involvement in the matter. Aide and David have dinner days later and she pleads that they resume their relationship, she wanted the chance to make him happy. He agreed (fool). 

Back in Lorena's town; Marcelo forced his way into her house when she's alone, pined her down and is about to rape her (as revenge for denying him and sleeping with David instead). However her best friend, Power Girl(Clarita) runs in, grabs a bottle and smashes it on Marcelo's head. Shielding Lorena with her body, she tells him to leave or she will kill him. As soon as he left, the two young women lock the door, piling it with furniture. David resumes his relationship with Aide, though he sorely misses Lorena. 

Aurelio, Lorena's Dad is distressed at what almost happened to his daughter. Aurelio later made a phone call to David, telling him what happened. Filled with rage, David sort Marcelo out- warning him to stay away from Lorena. 

Lorena bitterly welcomes Oscar when he arrives to start the proceedings; he has the papers with him for her to sign. She made it clear that she wanted nothing from David while Oscar assured her he had nothing personal against her. Lorena is upset she'd allowed David to make love to her when he didn't trust her. Power Girl walks up to them and Lorena introduces her to Oscar. Oscar takes one look at the tall and pretty honey blonde and she stares back... 

Some time pass and David and Lorena's divorce is processed. Aide persuades David to marry her. Elena is happy and plans a big celebration. David is clearly not happy. 

Julia and Marcelo's henchman, German, still communicate; Julia agrees to move in with him at Acapulco - not wanting to work at the bar anymore. When Lorena annoys her, Julia spitefully passes her some info German had given her, David was getting married to Aide. Lorena cried herself to sleep that night. 

Oscar knows very well David didn't really want to marry Aide. 

Marcelo went to the bar and attacked Lorena in broad daylight; trying to carry her off but the customers and neighbours intervene. 

Oscar and Power Girl run into each other again at one of David's hotels where she works as a sales rep. Lorena and Aurelio and their witnesses report Marcelo to the police and he is immediately arrested, to his chagrin. In the cell, he darkly vowed to make her pay. He told German to tell his mother to get a good lawyer for him. Elena gets the message and tells David. 

Lorena is very surprised when David shows up at the bar. She doesn't want to talk to him but he insisted. At the station, Oscar doesn't believe a word Marcelo tells him especially since there were many witnesses who say what he tried to do to Lorena. 

David asked Lorena to forgive him for being so unfair to her but Lorena is too angry and hurt to listen; certain he still believed the worst of her, pointing out he found comfort in Aide. Lorena allowed him to kiss her but then pulled away. She told him not to bother her since he was now with Aide; she never wanted to see him again. And by asking her to drop the charges- he was harming her. Oscar feels what could save Marcelo is Lorena dropping the charges against him. 

Later on, David has an angry talk with Marcelo. He'll convince Lorena to drop the charges but in exchange he must leave the country and not interfere with him and Lorena again. Marcelo sulkily agreed. 

Lorena and David talk things out again. Lorena is enraged when David tells her Julia informed him she and Marcelo have been together after she left Acapulco, over the phone. Aurelio is happy to hear they're back together but Julia is cold and resentful. Lorena confronts her over her lies. Julia angrily denies it but their father- shocked- calls her a disgrace. Julia is still unrepentant.

The couple later have dinner at his hotel. When Lorena mentions  Aide, he brushed it off; telling her he will inform Aide it's over. Then he stunned Lorena with the question, 'will you marry me?' adding she was really the one he wanted to share his life with. 

Lorena stared at him, stunned, yet happy. 'I do.' she whispered and they kiss. Taking her upstairs, they make love again...

David and Lorena's wedding  is a simple civil ceremony; the bride in a pale blue dress. 

Oscar is the best man and Power Girl the maid of honour, but Julia (more like Judas) is not there. After David signed his name on the marriage register, he turned to Lorena with a loving smile saying; 'Lorena, my wife.' before kissing her to a round of applause by the guests. 

Good Boys, Bad Boys

                                                  

                                                    

  Three of the naughtiest boys in Comic world: funny, destructive, rude, hyperactive and between them can outdo Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer himself. 

Most parents would say all 3 characters are a bad influence to their kids but their very personalities  only made  them all the more popular over the years. As a children's author, I'm usually on the look out for what interests children. I asked my ex students what sort of book they preferred... a story about good children or about bad children. The answer: BAD CHILDREN! to my amusement.
Why? I asked and the reply was; they are more entertaining as opposed to the good kids who are supposed to be role models. Maybe that's the reason J.K Rowling didn't make her Harry Potter the perfect child- lord knows he had his flaws- he was realistic even with his magical abilities. 

I guess they have a point; I'd sooner read about Amelia Jane the very naughty doll created by Enid Blyton than any story about Barbie (no offence). Too perfect is unreal and boring and simply won't sell. Who agrees? 

Movies to check out...

Summary: Based on Suzanne Collins' novel; the story is set in a post-apocalyptic future where an annual  'fight to the death' tournament known as 'The Hunger Games' is organised by the corrupt government. In the movie; a girl takes the place of her sister whose  name was drawn out as a participant.

              
Summary : Based on the true story of Sam Childers, this movie is about a biker and drug user who turns his life around after released from prison by becoming a missionary. He goes to Sudan to make a difference and ends up saving Sudanese children from the tyrannical and murderous group known as  The Lord's Resistance Army. 

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At the office; David tries to make Marcelo confess his crime. Cinthia and Aide bully Lorena; Aide slaps Lorena, causing her to fall into the swimming pool. Oscar points out that David acted hastily, he doesn't have evidence yet. David said he'll talk to Elena about it but after he's able to clear Lorena. He admits he's now in love with her and if she's innocent as he believed; he didn't want to lose her.
Back home; Lorena, Aurelio and Julia tell him what Cinthia and Aide did. David tells the two women to treat his wife with respect from now on, or else. They storm out in anger.
In her room, Lorena and David confess their love for each other; exchanging kisses. David told Lorena to think about nothing but them from now on. Lorena is very happy that David loves her. Later that night, David an Lorena go on another date; this time dinner at the yacht to celebrate the new phase of their relationship.
Elena asked Marcelo why he's been so weird around Lorena and he tells a lie; that he had dated Lorena but David had snatched her from him; just like he'd stolen a lot of things from him, including Elena's affection.
Lorena is surprised to learn that their marriage is valid after all. Elena is confused by all Marcelo tells her and said she was going to bed to rest; they'll continue talking tomorrow. As she went to the door, Marcelo asked, 'Where's David and Lorena?'
'They went on a trip in the boat.' was the answer. Marcelo is furious!
Lorena is very shy as David leads her to the master stateroom; locking the door behind them. He kindly tells her not to be scared when he sees the nervous expression on her face. They kiss and kiss some more. David takes off Lorena's white top...

Marcelo enters his room; shaking with rage. At the yacht, Lorena and David get naked and climb under the sheets.
Marcelo begins to smash things in his room to let out his anger; paintings, vases, candlesticks...

David and Lorena make love with wild abandon...
Marcelo smashes more things...(like that will stop them from doing what they were doing)
David and Lorena continue to consummate their love; too far away for Marcelo to disturb them...
Marcelo lays alone in his bed, weeping with anger.
David and Lorena cuddle in each other's arms afterwards...

Sucks to you Marcelo!!!

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Enrique and Cinthia fight over their marriage. Marcelo is furious with Lorena for kissing David. Lorena protested she had to; but Marcelo disagreed- she'd kissed David because she wanted to; he didn't force her at all. He warned her not to betray him as she still belonged to him. But Lorena proudly stood her ground; she belonged to NO ONE! Marcelo demanded that she asked David for a divorce; that she should tell him she hated him. (Like that will be easy; it's obvious Lorena is already attracted to David and vice versa). Enrique sees them arguing and tells David.
Cinthia and David argue over money she's been spending a lot lately. Cinthia callously remarked that maybe things would have been better if he HAD died. She takes out her anger on Lorena, sarcastically pointing out Lorena's simple dress- 'still dressed like a beggar.' Didn't David buy her new clothes?
Lorena calmly told her to mind her own business. Cinthia warned her she'll have a very difficult time as she had no place in the house but Lorena is thickskinned; the remarks don't bother her. Cinthia went on to call her a vulgar woman who had cast a spell on her brother, which was her speciality. Furious- Lorena slapped her on the cheek. Before Cinthia could retaliate, David appeared. 'Lorena, come here.' Lorena followed him to his study. He wants them to take a trip to her town; she's uneasy again but agreed.
They arrive at her house; David meets Aurelio and his suspicion mounts when Aurelio introduced himself; since they supposedly knew each other already.

Back in Acapulco, German asks Julia out and they talk about Marcelo who is upset Lorena is leaning towards David every day. Julia pointed out that Marcelo had lied to her sister so he deserved it and she too is certain he was behind the accident.
Lorena wants to tell David the truth as he's been very kind to her but is scared of Marcelo. Marcelo wants Julia on his side.
Lorena tells her best friend Clarita(who was told the whole story by Aurelio) that she was falling in love with David...
David suddenly remembers the events BEFORE the accident. He and Lorena return with Aurelio and Elena warmly welcomes him. Oscar is told by David that he truly didn't know Lorena and her family and the man who had rented the apartment as David fits Marcelo's description. He was now sure Marcelo planned to kill him...
Later that night, David and Lorena take a walk at the beach; talking. Lorena tells him about Clarita, he in turn tells her about Oscar. When she talks about honesty between friends, David urges her to take off her disguise and tell him who she really was. Lorena runs to the water upset and David goes after her; afraid she might hurt herself. Lorena breaks down in tears and confesses all...
Julia wants Aurelio to make Lorena stay with David but Aurelio feels David should be told the truth. At the beach;  David holds Lorena in his arms as she tells the whole story; pleading his forgiveness. David is shocked and furious that Marcelo would use Lorena like that. Lorena suggest they get a divorce, she was tired of the intrigue and lies.
'Do you want to leave?' David asked, looking deep in her eyes. Lorena stares back at him.
Marcelo accuses David of always finding ways of humiliating him as David has given instructions to the staff that Marcelo can't lift a finger without he or  Oscar's say; once again Elena defends David.
At the beach,  David consoles Lorena; kissing her on the forehead, still holding her. Lorena asked 'What will we do, David?'
David said she was not to tell anyone he now knew the truth; he will force Marcelo to confess. As for them. they'll continue being close and work on their relationship.

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David is rushed to the hospital and he doesn't remember the events before the crash. Oscar said that his wife has gotten over the shock and wants to see him.
'Who?' asked David.
'Lorena, of course.'
David, naturally, is VERY confused.
Lorena and Julia don't know what to do; Marcelo might carry out his threat of murdering them if they told David or Elena what happened. Lorena wondered how on earth could she have fallen for a man like Marcelo.
Marcelo on the other hand wondered why David hasn't denied Lorena as his wife but planned to frame Lorena if David does make an accusation. Lorena goes to see David and the conversation is awkward. Marcelo barges in and tries to get Lorena out of the room but David insisted she stay.
David is more baffled at the photo of him and Lorena (doctored); even if he couldn't remember their wedding at least he would remember a beautiful lady like her being in his life. German and Marcelo talk; Marcelo is very uneasy at the way David accepted that Lorena is his wife.
David voiced his suspicion to Oscar- that the accident was NO accident!
David invites Lorena out to dinner; smiling warmly at her when she appeared in a beautiful halter neck dress- one the dresses he'd ordered for her. Marcelo is not pleased and yells at Julia when she suggests that Lorena should keep posing as David's wife.
At the restaurant; Lorena is relaxed around David who is enchanted and amused by her, in spite of himself; remarking she had beautiful eyes and hair. When they arrived home later, he offered her a necklace as a present but she refused to accept it. David suddenly pulled her to him and they exchanged a very passionate kiss. Marcelo balefully watch as  they cling to each other...

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Business finally done, David phones German, asking where Marcelo was and is exasperated when informed Marcelo was no where to be found. He tells German he was heading back to Acapulco with his secretary; Marcelo will have to go home himself. David, his secretary and pilot go into the helicopter and it takes off.

As Marcelo and Lorena celebrate; something comes loose and the helicopter flies strangely. David is flung out and falls several feet; the helicopter crash lands; killing the pilot and David's secretary.
Lorena gently reminds Marcelo they'd agreed not to have sex until after the church wedding when he tries to get amorous. He receives a call from German confirming 'everything went according to plan'.Hanging up, he tells Lorena that he was being summoned back to the office in Acapulco.
At the Montalvo mansion, David's younger sister Cinthia complains to Elena that David was too much of a workaholic. Marcelo comes back alone, telling the 2 women that he and David argued again. David's lawyer and best friend Oscar arrives; looking worried and calls Marcelo aside. Cinthia talks with  David's blonde girlfriend Aide, who is confident they'll announce their engagement soon.
Oscar is very worried that David isn't back yet. Marcelo 'receives' a call about the 'accident' and tells Oscar about it. As Oscar weeps, Marcelo tries to hide his glee. (BASTARD!)

Marcelo breaks the news to Elena, Cinthia and Aide; who cry in anguish as well- Cinthia rushes off to inform her husband Enrique.
Later, Marcelo shows Elena the marriage certificate and a photo of Lorena  he'd 'found' in David's room. Elena is surprised David had married in secret to someone he never spoke of but agreed to call her; her number was in David's address book (put there by Marcelo of course). Lorena's amazement at the call from Elena turns to devastation at the news of 'David's' death.

She and Lorena arrive at Acapulco; Julia is amazed and impressed by the mansion while poor Lorena is very confused. Elena welcomed them both. Lorena still doesn't understand; Davis had told her he had no family, which puzzles Elena as well but explained that she was David's stepmother and she had another son, Marcelo who was away; investigating the accident. (Yeah, right) Lorena sobbed, unable to accept that David was dead.

Cinthia hopes Aide won't make a spectacle of herself at the the memorial service; she was of course pissed off that David had 'cheated' on her. Elena comes out with Lorena and Julia and introduced them to Cinthia and Enrique. Cinthia looked disdainfully at their simple dresses.
In Zithuatanejo; Lorena's father is amazed when Marcelo appeared and tells him the truth about himself- blackmailing him to keep quiet.
Cinthia is furious Marcelo didn't come to the memorial service. Enrique is resentful David had married before he died as Cinthia was deprived of inheriting; Lorena was the heiress instead.
Meanwhile, a very injured David was being tended to by two men who had found him!
Lorena gets the shock of her life when 'David' wakes her up from sleep; he prevents her from screaming.

Elena defends Lorena when Cinthia and Enrique say disdainful things about her.
In the garden, Lorena is horrified when Marcelo tells he he isn't David and refuses to let everyone keep believing she's David's widow. Marcelo hotly denies being behind the accident when she accused him.
David promised to reward his rescuers if they take him home; throwing in his gold watch in addition. (VERY tacky to accept money for saving a life by the way)
'You killed him, didn't you?' Lorena shouted at Marcelo. He said he didn't but admitted he'd always wanted David's money and that he and Lorena can enjoy it once they married proper. But Lorena refused to go with such a plan, neither can she forgive him for lying to her.

In the morning, Lorena is prepared to go back to her town but Marcelo stopped her; warning her that no one messed with him; her Papa, Aurellio and Julia will be killed if she didn't cooperate.
At the gates; a van arrives, with David, wounded and bleeding! The amazed guards help him into the house; calling for Elena. Lorena and Marcelo are shocked; Marcelo hurries to David as he's led into the living room. David sees the beautiful stranger staring at him. 'Who are you?' he asked, before passing out...