Episode 234 (132)

Maria is getting ready and she is trying on her contact lenses for the fist time.

In Ecomoda, Dimitris is calling Keti.
D. Good afternoon, can I talk to Mr. Papasotiriou please?
K. Where are you calling from?
D. I am calling… I am a friend of his. Can I talk to him?
K. Mr. Papasotiriou is not here.
I. Ketoula, it’s starting in a moment… you are going to loose Maria.
D. So he is not there… do you know what time he gets back?
K. I don’t know exactly… it may take him 1-2 days…
I. Ketoula, it’s starting!
D. I am sorry Madame… I am very sorry but I think I heard Mr. Papasotiriou voice. Can I talk to him please?
K. who are you?
D. I am a friend of his!
K. You a friend of Mr. Mantas!
D. What… you misunderstood…
K. I didn’t misunderstand anything! And tell Mr. Mantas…
D. Tell Mr. mantas…
Alexis takes the phone.
A. Please Mrs. Papasotiriou…
K. So it’s you! I was right!
A. you have to listen to me!
K. I don’t want to listen to you!
A. I am desperate… things are much worse than I feared…
K. Show us some respect Mr. Mantas! I have asked you never to bother us again! I demand that you respect that.
Keti hangs up.
I. Who would have thought Nicolas…
N. Who would have thought Mr. Iraklis…
I. Our Maraki on TV.
N. In a lifestyle program… I would never have believed it!
I. Keti, why are you standing there?
K. I am coming… I am coming…

Maria is putting makeup on. They call her form the lobby to come down and she takes the M, Alexis gave her with her. Filippos is waiting for her. Filippos tells her she looks great and compliments her on the dress. He asks her if she is ready to spend her last night in Paris. Maria tells him not to talk so sadly. He tells her that he is sad because he is going back to his routine but Maria tells him not to think about that and try to have a good time.

In Alexis office.
D. Who could have thought that we would be playing around like schoolboys with Maria’s parents!
A. I told you so but you wanted to prove you are so clever! You can’t mess with Keti that easily! You didn’t believe me!
D. I am not the point! We have to see what we can do…
A. I can’t think of anything…
D. Alexis, tomorrow they are going to ask us if we talked to Maria’s parents. What are we going to say?
A. I don’t know…
D. I can’t believe this! We have been trying for so long to avoid Maria’s father and now that we want to find him, we can’t!
A. Exactly! He has become my nightmare…
D. mine too!
A. Are you sure that you heard his voice? Are you certain it was him?
D. Yes… I heard him twice! And she was telling me he is going to be away for two days…
A. Twice!
D. What?
A. You heard him twice…
D. Yes, twice!
A. What was he saying?
D. He was telling her to come in… that something is starting… that they lost Maria… I don’t know…
A. Where did they loose Maria? Where is Maria? Where are you Maria? Where?
D. Don’t start with that Alexis! Stop asking “Where are you Maria?” Didn’t we agree that you will stop that?
A. Right... explain it to me though… what does that mean? How did they loose Maria?
D. How should I know Alexis? She may have hidden in the closet and is waiting the right time to come out and surprise them!
A. Stop with the nonsense! I can’t think when you are talking nonsense… this is what started the whole thing in the first place and I got mixed up in it!
D. We got mixed up with a gang!
A. A gang? I never thought of this… do you think her parents are involved too”
D. I don’t know Alexis…These people keep surprising me!
A. Stop talking! You are driving me crazy one more time!
D. Why?
A. I can’t believe something like that for her family! I know these people… I have been to their house!
D. And what did you make out o it?
A. They are a very big family! Her father was talking about it for 5 hours!
D. Any other conclusions?
A. What other conclusions?
D. Do you think they are capable for something like that?
A. No I don’t! I can’t believe they were deceiving me!
D. I can’t believe that this is happening! We were sitting right here and you were telling me that you were feeling badly because you were deceiving Maria…

Maria and Filippos arrive to Andre’s atelier. Filippos congratulates Gina and Maria on their job.

Lillian and Marcella arrive at Marcella’s apartment. Lilian sees the suitcase and wonders if Marcella is leaving on vacation. Marcella says: “He didn’t take it.” And Lillian asks her if what she is talking about.

At El Rostro, Nicoletta tells Sotiris and Angeliki that she is afraid Nicolas is not interested in hr. Angeliki tells her that it seems to be this e=way and she is very unhappy. Sotiris tries to calm her down and orders a cup of green tea for her but she wants to drink tequila.

In Ecomoda, Chisto is looking for a good TV set so he can watch the fashion show. Loukia tries to stop him form watching the show and tells him that it will have a negative impact on him but he tells her that he doesn’t steal designs like Andre does. He tells her that Andre could not draw a straight line and that he is also too ugly to be a designer. Loukia tells him that he can watch it in the board room. Christo teklls her that he needs her support at this difficult times and goes in the board room.
Loukia tells the other girls that they must not leave and miss the show. She explains that Christo is very jealous of Andre and he is going to be very funny. Martha says that she doesn’t want to miss that and they all go to the board room.

In Paris, Maria is having a good time during the reception.

A woman visits Agriro in the pastry shop. She tells her that she is Nikita’s ex girlfriend.

In Alexis office.
A. Doesn’t this man ever go to work? Is he at home all day?
D. Didn’t you say that he is a school teacher?
A. I think so…
D. So we can go and find him where he works!
A. You are so clever!
D. Don’t make fun of me! This is a very good idea! This is the only way to talk to him!
A. And how are we going to find out where he works? Any ideas?
D. This will not be so difficult… I imagine he will be working near his house.
A. this is not certain… but even if it was so, what do you propose… that we start looking for him in every school in the area?
D. There must be 3-4 schools in the area. They are not that many!
A. I don’t think this is a good idea. If we find him, we will have to explain to him what happened in front of all the small children! I bet scared even thinking about it!
D. The children will have something to remember… “Religion professor beats business executive in the school yard”
A. that’s what I am afraid of!
D. We have to keep calling…
Alexis phone rings. Marcella asks him if he found Maria’s parents and he tells her that he didn’t. She asks him why he didn’t get his suitcase and he tells her that was in a hurry this morning. She asks him if he is going to stop by to get it and he tells her that he is going to.

Lilian tells Marcella that this is a good sign but Marcella is not sure about it. Lilian tells her that he will probably beg her to forgive him and they will put his clothes back in the closet together.

In the pastry shop, Stasa, Nikita's ex-girlfriend tells Keti that she has been with him for 10 years but that he was always melancholic and he was thinking of her all the time.

In Paris, Filippos tells Gina that Maria has a very dynamic character but she also has integrity. He tells her that he knew she was going to evolve some day to what she is today. André tells everyone that Maria is his best model.

In Maria’s house, her parents are trying to locate her but they can’t although she is always in front of their eyes. Iraklis tells Keti that the media don’t appreciate girls like Maria and Keti says that Maria is more beautiful than all the models.

Christo is crazy with jealousy. He says that Adrianna was begging him to design for her and now she is praising André! Loukia tells him that Adrianna is wearing one of his designs but he is still not happy. Marianna asks the others if they heard anything about Maria and Sandra tells her that Nicolas is not saying anything. Martha says that they must accept the fact that Maria has forgotten them and Sofia wonders why Nicolas is coming to Ecomoda all the time. Sandra says that there are many things they don’t know about Maria. The show starts again.

In the pastry shop, Stasa tells Argiro that she came to be by Nikitas side now that he is sick. He leaves her address and number so Nikitas can call her.

In Alexis office.
D. Well… are you going by Marcella’s apartment?
A. I am…
D. You know that if you take that suitcase, this means that you and she are over...
A. I know this… what I don’t know is if I am going to take this suitcase.
D. Are you?
A. I don’t know yet… it depends…
D. All right then. I am going… good luck! But remember that Maria didn’t treat you right.
Dimitirs leaves and Alexis takes Maria’s photo out of his wallet and puts it in the drawer.

The girls are making fun of Christo telling him that they liked Andre’s designs. He explains to them that his designs are terrible. Alexis comes in and tells Christo that he like Andre’s work a lot. Christo is furious. Alexis tries to calm him down… while he was going away he sees Maria on TV. He says to himself: “it’s not possible! I’m loosing it!” Sofia asks him if he is all right because he became pale and he tells her that it must be the concussion.
He goes in his office thinking: “Get out of my head Maria! I will not let you drive me crazy! I will not allow this! You have hurt me enough…”
He takes the photo from his drawer and throws it aside.



Episode 235 (133)

Marcella and Lilian are watching Adriana’s show. Marcella turns the TV off and tells Lilian that she is no mood for television. She keeps looking at her watch and Lilian tells her that perhaps Alexis will not come because he doesn’t want to take his things from her apartment. Lilian tells her that she must not be like that but Marcella says that she is very surprised by herself for being so calm.

At the opening party, Gina says that everything went great. She also tells them that tomorrow they are having lunch with Andre and Ioanna. Filippos asks Maria if she is going to the hotel and she tells him that she wants to say goodbye to Paris. Filippos offers to escort her.

Lilian tells Marcella that they can move in together since they are both single. Alexis comes in and Marcella asks Lilian to leave. She protests and says that Alexis can take his things and go. Marcella insists and Lilian leaves. Marcella tells him that he is late and he says he was detained. Marcella tells him to follow her in the bedroom.
Marc. Here it is… do you want me to help you? You don’t seem able to do it on your own.
A. Yes, will you help me?
Marcella goes to the closet but she suddenly seems to be suffering.
A. What’s wrong?
Marc. Do me a favor… finish here on your own.
A. Don’t leave please…
Marc. Alexis, let me go…
A. Are you sure you want me to go? If I take my suitcase everything is over.
Marc. Do you think our relationship can be saved after all that happened?
A. What do you think?
Marc. What I say or think is not important.
A. Marcella, I know that I hurt you very much but if you think that you can forgive me…
Marc. I don’t know Alexis…
A. We both need time to find what we lost.
Marc. I am not sure we can.
A. Don’t say that please.
Marc. Do you know what you are asking me?
Alexis kisses her.

Maria and Filippos are in the car. Filippos wonders why Maria asked her to take her there.
M. I want to go to the river for a while.
F. You want to say goodbye to Paris alone.
M. I want to say goodbye alone.
F. I will wait.
Maria goes by the river and throws the necklace in the water crying.
When she comes back in the car Filippos asks her if everything is all right and she tells him it couldn’t be better.

Marcella and Alexis are in bed.
A. Are you sorry?
Marc. You?
A. No… I want to try again. I understand you.
Marc. I don’t think anyone can.
A. You are cautious with me and you are right. I know it’s difficult for you to trust me again and I know you feel betrayed but I am sure that you are the woman of my life.
Marc. It took you a long time to know this.
A. But now I know. You were always by my side in moments when I didn’t deserve it. I want us to try again because what we have is beautiful. We must not r=throw it in the garbage.
Marc. You threw it in the garbage…
A. Are you sorry?
Marc. No… of course not. I love you so much. We have to take it slowly…
A. Yes we do…
Marc. I have to feel that you want me and not Maria.
A. Don’t mention that name… I was crazy… I was blind… I can’t explain this craziness?
Marc. Are you sure it was that?
A. it was madness Marcella! You are the only one who loves me… the only one…
They kiss again.

Maria is back in the hotel with Filippos. He tries to convince her to stay for a few days but she tells him that she has to go back to Greece because she has many things to take care of. Filippos tells her that in that case she has to go back but that there will always be a chef waiting for her in Paris. Maria tells him that when he comes to Athens he will show his her favorite places. He tells her that he is sure they will meet again. Maria asks him if it’s going to be in Paris or in Athens and he says that it doesn’t matter. She asks him if he is coming to lunch with them and he says he can’t because he has the restaurant. He tells her: "goodnight Cinderella” Maria tells him “Goodnight my  Prince”. Then they hug.
Maria goes in her room, looks out the window and says: “goodnight Paris”

Marcella wakes up and sees that Alexis has left her a note where he says that he had something to do and that she doesn’t have to worry about anything.  Marcella says: “shouldn’t I worry?”

Iraklis and Keti are having breakfast. Nicolas comes in. Nicolas asks Keti if Maria is coming today. Keti tells him that she doesn’t know yet. Nicolas tells her that he has to call the lawyer to arrange for him to go to Ecomoda. He goes to the phone but the doorbell rings. Alexis is at the front door.

A. Good morning.
K. What do you want Mr. Mantas?
A. You see…
K. I don’t want to see anything. I told you I don’t want you to bother us again.
A. We have to talk about Maria and you know it!
I. What is going on?
A. good morning Mr. Iraklis. I am sorry I am coming in that way but we have to talk about Maria.

At the pastry shop, Argiro remembers what the woman told her. Nikitas comes in and asks he if she all right. She tells him that she is all right. Nikitas tells her that is not feeling very well because she is not going to the hospital with him. Argiro tells him that he has someone else to stand by his side

In Maria’s house.
K. Mr. Mantas, I demand that you leave my house.
N. Didn’t you hear her?
I. Wait a moment! What is going on?
K. Iraklis…
A. I will tell you…
N. Don’t you dare…
A. Your daughter stole my company.
K. Iraklis, don’t listen to him!
A. No Madame…he has to listen to me because someone must out an end to this.
I. I don’t understand anything… can someone explain this?
N. I told you to leave!
A. I came to tell the truth and I will say the truth.
I. What are you saying?
A. I trusted her… we signed contracts.
I. You signed contracts and my daughter stole your company?
A. Precisely!
I. Jesus Christ…
A. Your daughter and that ridiculous guy stole my company.

At the pastry shop, Argiro tells Nikitas everything about the woman’s visit. Nikitas tells her that she is the only one he ever loved. He tells her that if he loved Stasa he would have married her but he didn’t and she knew this that’s why she left.

In Maria’s house.
I. I will loose my mind. Nicolas, what is Mr. Mantas saying?
N. Nonsense.
A. you dare say to me that I am talking nonsense…
K. Please stop.
N. Did you call me a ridiculous guy?
A. Because you are!
Nicolas punches him on the face and throws him out.
A. Open the door.
I. I have to listen to him!
K. Iraklis you must not talk to him!
A. I will not let you steal the company! I will be back!
K. He is gone…
I. you two have a lot of explaining to do… right now…
K. A glass of water Iraklis

Marcella is ready to leave. Eleonora tells her that she thought she heard voices the night before but Marcella doesn’t want to talk about it. She leaves and Eleonora feels board again. Her friend comes in and tells her that he found a sponsor for their play.

In Maria’s house.
I. so... now that ypou have drank your water and you are relaxed… I am listening to you…
N. Can I have another glass Mr. Iraklis… I am very thirsty.
Iraklis goes to get them the water.
K. You can tell him everything except what happened between Alexis and Maria.
N. What are you talking about?
K. I know everything but I don’t want Iraklis to know… al right my boy?
N. I have to call Maria.
I. is this a new round of conspiracy?
N. I am calling Maria…
Nicolas asks Maria on the phone.

Eleonora’s friend tells her that he met Prince Vladimir, who lives in exile, in a poetry night. He tells her that this Prince is looking for the woman of his lie and she is going to be that woman.

In Maria’s house, Nicolas asks her if she is coming home today. Maria tells him that she is and asks him if everything is all right. Nicolas tells her what happened.

Leonora doesn’t want to do it and tells him that she is not for sale. Her friend tells her that the prince will give them the money but she has to convince him. Eleonora changes her mind and thinks that it’s a good idea to marry a prince.

Nicolas tells her that her father is furious and he is in danger. Iraklis takes the phone and tells her.
I. listen to me Miss. What’s all this? What do you mean you don’t know? Don’t play with my patience. You must come here right now… no... no... I don’t want excuses. Come here in light speed!
Iraklis hangs up.
Maria is very upset. Gina comes in.
G. Maria... Maria, what’s wrong?
M. I hate him, Gina! I hate him so much!
G. Who?
M. Alexis Mantas! I hate him…
G. What did he do to you?
M. I hate him and I am going to destroy him! I will destroy all of them! Since he thinks I am going to keep his company, I am going to keep it!
G. Maria, what are you talking about?
M. If I am going back to hell, I am going to give them hell too! I am going to destroy them.