(Chuks Restaurant)
Morena: Daniel, It's alright...(she pats him on the shoulder)
Daniel: (sadly) I'll be at the dining area.
(He leaves the kitchen)
Morena: I can't believe Cecilia did that to him.
Nina: It's not the first time.
Morena: Really?
Nina: Yeah. It's as if she doesn't love him at all, All she ever wants from him are money and gifts. I blame Daniel for asking her out in the first place, Cecilia is just a gold digger.
Moena: But I feel really bad for him. He didn't deserve that.
Nina: He should've known better. Anyways, Where were you since?
Morena: I had to take my aunt's children to school before coming to work.
Nina: You're lucky you came on time. If there's one thing the manager hates, it's tardiness.
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(That evening)
(Aunt Maria braids Juanita's hair)
Juanita: Mom. I want to ask you something.
Aunt Maria: Go ahead sweetheart.
Juanita: Why do you hate Morena?
Aunt Maria: Ohhh sweetheart, I don't hate her.
Juanita: But you always shout at her and order her to do many house chores and you even slapped her yesterday.
Aunt Maria: Listen, Let me tell you something. Do you know that Morena is trying to steal your father's affection from you and your brother?
Juanita: What? How?
Aunt Maria: All the money your daddy has, He's using it to get many good things for Morena, neglecting you and Juan.
Juanita: But that's not fair.
Aunt Maria: Exactly. So I'm doing all these so she wouldn't succeed with her aim in making your father neglect you and your brother.
(Meanwhile)
(Morena returns from work and Juan goes to welcome her)
Juan: Welcome back Morena.
Morena: Thank you Juan. Where's Juanita? She didn't come to meet me.
Juan: Ohhh she's inside with Mom.
Morena: Alright then (she hands him a bag) On my way back, I bought you and Juanita lots of sweets and biscuits.
Juan: Wow! Thank you so much!
Morena: You're welcome. Go and share them with your sister.
Juan: I will.
(Later)
Juan: This maths assignment is so tough.
Juanita: Go meet mom, She can assist you with it.
Juan: Don't worry, I'll go meet Morena. She teaches me very well and I usually understand her explanations.
(Juanita watches in despair as Juan goes to Morena's room)
Juanita: Mom! You won't believe what just happened.
Aunt Maria: What is it?
Juanita: Juan complained about how difficult his assignment is and when I told him to come and meet you to assist him with it, He said he was going to meet Morena because her explanations are better than yours.
Aunt Maria: Do you see what I told you? Not only is Morena trying to steal your father's affection, She's also trying to turn your brother away from me. Do you see how wicked she is?
Juanita: Yes mom. What do we do about it?
Aunt Maria: Follow me!
(Aunt Maria and Juanita go to Morena's room and knock on the door)
Morena: (from inside the room) Come in!
(Aunt Maria and Juanita enter the room)
Aunt Maria: Why was the door locked?
Morena: Ummm, I always lock my doors.
Aunt Maria: Your doors? Since when did this place become your house, Huh?!
Morena: I'm sorry Aunty.
Aunt Maria: Sorry for yourself. The next time you lock this door, I'm gonna make sure I teach you a lesson you'll never forget.... By the way, Why did you tell Juan not to come and meet me for his assignment?
Morena: (confused) I didn't tell him that. He came to me himself.
Aunt Maria: Are you saying i'm lying?
Morena: No I'm not.
Aunt Maria: Stay away from my children! I don't want you corrupting them! (To Juan) Come on honey...
(Aunt Maria, Juan and Juanita leave the room)
Morena: I wonder why Aunt Maria's attitude towards me has changed all of a sudden....
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(Next Day)
(At Chuks restaurant)
Nina: Wow, You came very very early today. Are you running away from home?
Morena: Well I had to leave the house earlier than usual so my aunt wouldn't ask me to take her kids to school, If I did then I'd have been coming to work late.
Nina: I understand...What about your parents?
Morena: My dad stays in Balacar and my mom... (sighs) She passed away many years ago.
Nina: Ohhh you poor thing (she hugs Morena) I'm so sorry....
(Meanwhile)
(Daniel goes to meet Cecilia)
Daniel: Babe, What's up?
Cecilia: (sighs) What do you want? Are you here to give me more cheap ugly flowers?
Daniel: Look, I'm really sorry about that. I just wanted to make you happy.
Cecilia: Well you failed in achieving that. If you want to make me happy then get me proper gifts and money!
(Cecilia gets up to leave but Daniel holds her back)
Daniel: So do you forgive me?
Cecilia: Have you gotten me the gifts yet?
Daniel: But babe...
Cecilia: Ugh, Let go of me. (She frees herself) Don't touch me until you get me what I want.
(Daniel attempts to kiss Cecilia but she slaps him hard in the face)
Cecilia: Are you insane? How dare you try to kiss me? Look, Until you get me what I requested, Don't touch me, Don't talk to me and don't even think about kissing me! Broke ass fool!
(At this point, Morena intervenes)
Morena: Did you just call him broke? Daniel works hard everyday just to please you and you call him ''broke''? Even if he's broke, You're the one who stripped him of all the money he has with all your frivolous requests.
Cecilia: Excuse me? Who invited you here?
Morena: I invited myself because its high time someone stood up to you and put you in your place. You're act too impulsively without even thinking of the outcome of your actions. If you don't have feelings for Daniel, Let him know and stop making him feel underappreciated.
Cecilia: I'm not suprised you're defending him. You're both losers.
Morena: Come on Daniel...
(Morena takes Daniel away from the kitchen)