Episode 1

INTRODUCING MAIN CHARACTERS:

AMANDA:

CARMEN (AMANDA'S MOTHER):

MARINA (AMANDA'S BEST FRIEND):

DAVID (CARMEN'S BOYFRIEND AND AMANDA'S STEPFATHER):

Amanda returned home after an exhausting day at fashion college.

"Sweetheart, don't forget that David arrives tomorrow morning, so please wake up early!"

"Good afternoon to you too, Mom!"

"Good afternoon, my daughter. Sorry, it's just that I'm anxious. We should welcome him warmly and please try to behave."

"You talk as if I were 15, Mom!"

"It's because sometimes you really seem to be Amanda!"

"Ugh, Mom! I'm going upstairs to take a shower!"

Amanda heads to her room, tosses her bag on the bed, and goes straight to the shower.

"Great, just what I needed, now I'm going to have a stepfather!"

She thinks to herself while showering.

She comes out of the shower, puts on a bathrobe, and flops onto the bed. She grabs her phone and calls her best friend Marina.

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"Hey, Friend! You finally called, woman. So, any news?!"

"Not really. I mean, I've told you that my mom's boyfriend is coming over tomorrow, right?"

"Tomorrow already?!"

"Yes!"

"And you must think it's a drag, am I right?"

"Absolutely! The last thing I need is a stepfather. I don't know what got into my mom to start dating out of the blue when she doesn't even have time for it, just work, work, work!"

"Not to mention that he's younger than her, right? But your mom is pretty attractive; young guys notice her too haha."

"She is beautiful, which is why I am too—I take after her!"

"Hmm, haha, I have to agree, friend!"

"But anyway, how are things with Daniel?"

"I dunno, our relationship is hanging by a thread!"

"That's a shame, friend, you two are so cute together!"

"What can you do?!"

"But anyway, I just called to hear your voice. I miss you. When are you coming back from your trip?"

"I think in about a week, friend. I miss you too. Tomorrow you’ll tell me how it went meeting your stepfather haha!"

"I will, friend! Well, see you later. I need to hang up."

"See you, friend. Kisses!"

Amanda ends the call and dresses in comfortable clothing, then she heads downstairs for something to eat. She grabs an apple, takes a bite, and stands still in the middle of the kitchen.

"What are you thinking about, Amanda?"

"Mom, your boyfriend is not going to live here, right?!"

"And what if he is? What's the problem? This house is plenty big and we can easily accommodate another person!"

"Oh Mom, please!"

"Relax, Amanda. He's not going to live here! He practically owns a mansion. Why would he move out of there to live here?"

"Hmm, okay then."

"And please wear something elegant tomorrow. He's going to arrive early, so as soon as you wake up, get dressed decently and fix yourself up before coming downstairs!"

"Hmm, yes ma'am! I'm going up to my room!"

"Alright then, go rest."

Amanda heads to her room and goes to sleep.

THE FOLLOWING DAY…

It's almost 9:30 in the morning, and Amanda is still asleep when Carmen knocks on her door to wake her.

"Amanda, my daughter? Amanda?"

"Hmm," Amanda murmurs.

"Sweetie, come down quickly, David has arrived. Have breakfast but first, get ready, wash your face, do your hair, wear something really elegant, okay?"

"Ah, Mom, okay, okay, I’m going!"

"We're waiting for you; he wants to meet you!"

"Okay, Mom! I said I'm coming!"

Carmen goes downstairs, and Amanda sits up in bed, still very sleepy.

"And here we go, meeting my mom's boyfriend—how thrilling," she says sarcastically.

Amanda gets up and takes a shower. Afterward, she dries her hair and puts on an elegant yet comfortable outfit.

"Well, here goes," she says, opening her bedroom door and leaving.

Descending the stairs, she can already hear the man's voice. She goes straight to the kitchen and finds him sitting at the table with her mother.

"Aha, here she is! David, this is my daughter Amanda!"

David stands up, walks over to Amanda, and shakes her hand in greeting.

"A pleasure to meet you, Amanda! It's great to finally meet you!"

"The pleasure is mine!"

Amanda joins them at the table.

"As I was saying, Amanda studies fashion!"

"Really? I can tell, haha, very stylish like you, my love!"

"Thank you, haha."

Amanda is surprised by David's attractiveness; he's much better-looking than in the photos, downright handsome.

"Daughter, tell him more about yourself!"

"Oh, Mom, don't start! He doesn't want to know anything about me!"

"Of course, I do, haha. Tell me about yourself, Amanda. So, you study fashion, right?"

"Yes, that!"

"Very interesting! My mother also wanted to study fashion but never had the chance!"

"Why?" Amanda asks.

"Because she passed away before she could."

"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that!"

"Don't worry. Anyway, it's a great path, Amanda!"

They talk for a while as they have breakfast. Amanda doesn't want to be there; it's quite uncomfortable being alone with her mother and her boyfriend. Later, Amanda goes to the backyard and calls Marina while David and Carmen remain inside.

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"Friend, he's here!"

"Who? Your stepdad?!"

"Don't call him my stepdad; it's weird! But yes, he’s the one who arrived!"

"And? What's he like?!"

"Way better looking than in the photos, you have to see him!"

"Really?!"

"Yep! He's strong, muscular… very attractive!"

"Whoa! Don't get any ideas!"

"Don't freak out, Marina, haha, I'm just saying!"

"Sure, haha. But is he nice at least?"

"Well, I don't know; we didn't talk much, but he seems to be nice!"

"There, see? It's not so bad!"

"It is too! I don't like the idea of my mom having a boyfriend. I'm sure she's with him but without love; what she really loves is her work!"

"Don't be so harsh; your mom deserves a boyfriend to have some fun with—especially from what you’ve said about him being attractive, he must be good to her!"

"Ew, Marina, please spare me the details!"

"What’s wrong, haha, all couples do it!"

"Enough already! I'll call you later, haha, goodbye, friend!"

"Goodbye, haha!"

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