La Catelina (English Romance)
Episode 1
Amanda
Juliana is coming over tomorrow
Camilla
I can't wait to see her, she didn't even reply to my text message. Last I heard from her was while she was in Monaco with her European prince
Camilla shook her head. Juliana is her little princess though they are not bound by blood. They are sisters by heart.
Amanda
Now my dear, I have a business deal to make with Mr. Archibald
Camilla munched on her chicken sandwich, listening to what her foster mother has to say.
Amanda
It's his son that has taken over the company 3 years ago. This contract renewal won't be so easy.
Camilla
Mr. Archibald is not that old to step down?
Amanda
I heard he's under some medical condition.
Camilla
Oh... I hope it goes well for you. I'm sure Luan can deal it well.
Luan is Amanda's trusted lawyer she has been with since she started the business. Luan is also her distant cousin. Nothing could go wrong in this deal as long as he's there.
Amanda
Okay, Juliana also told me she has a date she wants us to be introduced to.
Camilla
What about the European guy?
Amanda
She told it wasn't anything serious but this person in question is.
Camilla paused numbling on her sandwich and raised an eyebrow at Amanda.
Amanda
Don't be too harsh on this guy like you did with the previous okay?
Amanda
No, no. Juliana is serious about him. You know how it is when she is serious about a guy.
Camilla
Well, I'm the only one here to look out for her.
Amanda
I know that but please... don't make this complicated.
The next day, Juliana arrives.
Camilla
How was your trip?
Juliana ran into a full on hug with Camilla and kissed her on both cheeks
Juliana
I'm so sorry I couldn't text you or call you
Camilla
Well... I need an explanation
Juliana
I was so busy. This trip back home was so last minute. I was thinking of staying in Monaco for a week more but things... changed.
Juliana
I'm seeing someone and he...
Juliana gently bit her lip, releasing Camilla from the hug.
Juliana
He basically wants to get engaged next month
Juliana
We met on a yacht on one of the events I was a member of.
Camilla
And you just impulsively decided this guy is gonna be your fiancé?
Juliana
I mean... a lot has happened. It's a lot complicated to explain it here, standing ...
Camilla
Let's get you relaxed and refreshed for now and we will dig deeper on this one later
Juliana was an important element in Camilla's life. She is young, pretty, classy and everything a woman wishes to be. She doesn't have the baggage Camilla comes with. It's no big deal that men wouldn't wanna wife up Juliana Hastings.
Amanda was waiting at the door for her step daughter. She has a little flower bouquet in hand.
They embraced eachother into a warm, gentle hug.
Amanda
Oh I missed you my girl...
Juliana
This was not planned at all mom, and I will give you guys all the details but for now... I really need a rose infused bubble bath!!
Episode 2
Juliana in her bed at home
Fiancé
Good Evening, Juliana
Juliana
Ugh, too uptight. Relax my love
Fiancé
Haha, you think so? I just got off a meeting
Juliana
Oh, how did it go?
Fiancé
Nothing new, just presentation and upcoming projects we're expecting
Juliana
I hinted my family a bit about you. Told my father and my step-mom and my sweet sister Camilla
Fiancé
You told them everything?
Juliana
No, not yet. But I will soon.
Fiancé
Well, I hope they like me
Juliana
Just look out for Camilla. She's good at seeing through men. If she says you're not good for me, I'm gonna drop you handsome
Fiancé
You wouldn't do that, would you?
Juliana
What makes you think I won't? Milly is very important to me
Fiancé
She's not your real sister, not even a step sister
Juliana
I don't care, our bond has been built since I met her when I was in college
Fiancé
You guys we're roommates or something?
Juliana
No silly. I had my own apartment. Camilla is 34 now. I met her on a fundraiser event.
Fiancé
So she's older than you
Juliana
Yep, like a big sister. I was just 20 then and she 27. Apparently other people there were far older and we just instantly clicked like that
Fiancé
And now she's got a lot of authority in your life that she can even make decisions for you
Juliana
She helped me out a lot
Fiancé
Okay, fair. But you're old enough to know right and wrong
Fiancé
So this Camilla making lives miserable for her little sister's boyfriend huh? Does she not have a man?
Juliana
She says she likes the single life. No man. No stress.
Fiancé
These kind of women don't like seeing other women in relationships
Juliana
She's not like that
Fiancé
Whatever... I am also going to drop the bomb to my parents. They will he very happy. They're been waiting for this very moment.
Juliana
I am so excited, yet so nervous
Fiancé
This will go well, don't worry
Juliana
You make me so calm and reassured, you know.
Fiancé
I'm glad I can. Now, I will call you later. I have some stuff pending that I have to clear up, alright babe?
Juliana hangs up the call and texts her real sister, Liliana.
A smile rises on her lips and she immediately dials her
Liliana
Are you guys gonna go to mom and dad's?
Juliana
Yes, Amanda is here and so is Camilla
Liliana
That bitch is still there?
Liliana
Why does she get to rule your life, Julie? She's a nobody!
Juliana
Okay, cut that. The important matter is, I'm getting engaged!
Liliana
I suggest to not have Camilla there
Liliana
She's a nuisance. You still don't believe the rumours I told you? They're all true Julie!
Juliana
People talk, Lily... They always talk. Camilla is successful and a lot of people are jealous of that
Liliana
You're saying I'm jealous of her?
Juliana
I didn't mean you, but whoever has told you all of that misinformation
Liliana
One day, I will push her out in the light and then you will all thank me
Juliana
Can we please push this aside on focus on what's in hand?
Juliana
When are you gonna come over?
Juliana
Awesome , maybe dinner is the perfect time for the announcement
Liliana
I'm happy for you my sweet baby sister...
Juliana
Aww, thanks Lily...
Liliana
I'm always here for you
Juliana
I love you for that
Episode 3
Amanda
Camilla, can I talk to you for a minute?
Camilla was on the phone at the Rusell mansion. She nodded and soon hung up the call
Amanda
Baby, I love you. Julie loves you. But you know about Mike and Lily...
Camilla
What's new with them?
Amanda
I did invite you on our dinner tonight but...
Camilla
Mike don't want me there?
Amanda
I'm sure his intentions are good and is just looking our for his daughter. He just doesn't want to lose them like they did with Adriana.
Camilla
So the point is... I should not be joining you guys for Julie's mystery fiancé reveal?
Amanda couldn't say it out loud. She loves Camilla just as she does her step daughters
Camilla
Fine, I don't wanna ruin it for Juliana.
Amanda
I know this is hard--
Camilla
But I'm not doing this for Nr. Rusell. This is solely for the peace of my sister
Amanda
I know. Juliana will be upset about this but I'll make sure to console her before dinner
Camilla didn't respond. What was there to respond to? Everyone except Julie and Mrs. Russell hated her to their core. Her presence irritates them
Camilla
It's okay. This is not the first time Mike has done this to me
Amanda
I'm deeply sorry. It hurts me to tell you all this. You've done a lot for Julie
Camilla
I wish Mike knee that
Amanda
I'm sure someday he will fall into his senses
Amanda
Maybe it's time you find your own person too, Camilla
Camilla
I told you, there's no person for me. I'm a scorned woman no man would want as a wife. I don't wanna be anyone's girlfriend either. It's either wife or I'm single
Amanda
What do you think about Robert?
Camilla
It wouldn't work, he's only gonna be with me for a good time
Amanda
I really want to see you at least get engaged before Julie's wedding
Camilla
Mom.... I appreciate your concern. I gotta go now. You must've a lot of preparation to focus on for now
Amanda
And what about Mr. Lawrence?
Camilla let out an inaudible gasp. Mr. Lawrence... his name send shivers down her spine
Camilla
I'm not really in the mood to talk about any of this mom
Camilla
No, I request you to please respect my wishes
Amanda
So how long are you gonna hang around being single and flirting with old men for business?
Amanda
Enough is enough Camilla. You are a young pretty woman, get your grip
Camilla
I have a grip of my own
Amanda
It is not enough. It is not planting you to the ground. Your life is wavering sometimes and you get yourself in all this danger
Camilla
It shouldn't matter to you
Amanda
It does matter Camilla!
Camilla
You're not my biological mom! Heck, you're not even my step mom!
Amanda's brows crinkled. Her mouth parted slightly.
Camilla
Don't worry about me. You can worry about your step daughters and your husband
Camilla
I never had anyone pull me out of the greatest misery in my life. Now I don't expect anyone to look out for me. I'm better off like this. Alone and secluded, misjudged and excluded.
Amanda
You are family, Camilla dear
Camilla
Is that so? Maybe that's why Mike didn't want me to join for dinner...
Amanda was silent. She was conflicted.
Camilla
Will see you later, mom
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