(Crenshaw elementary school)
(In the Principal's office)
Aunt Maria: Good morning sir, I'm Juanita's mother.
Principal Antonio: Actually I wanted to see her father.
Aunt Maria: Well I'm here so...
Principal Antonio: Okay then. As you should know, Your daughter, Juanita slapped her classmate because he tried to touch her. And she ended up breaking his recommended eyeglasses.
(He brings out the broken pieces of the eyeglasses from the drawer and hands it to Aunt Maria but she refuses to stretch her hand to collect it)
Aunt Maria: I don't have anything to do with that. I'm simply here to pay.
(She brings out the money and place it on the table, Principal Antonio takes it and counts it)
Principal Antonio: It's complete ma. Thank you for your understanding.
(Aunt Maria ignores him)
Principal Antonio: Umm...I hope you'll assist us in talking Juanita out of her naughty behavior. We have quite a problem putting her in check lately.
Aunt Maria: She just acts according to my rules! It's a pity that you people won't understand, That numbskull was actually at fault, Why would he try to chat up my baby girl?
Principal Antonio: Well, Madam, You are very much entitled to your own opinion but just to be clear, We do not have any numbskull in this school. Besides, There's absolutely nothing wrong if a pupil chats with another pupil.
Aunt Maria: Whatever. And in any case, My rules are my rules! If this happens again, I won't pay a dime. The worst that can happen is to get my kids out of this bloody school!
(Aunt Maria grabs her handbag and leaves the office and Principal Antonio watches her without knowing what else to say)
Principal Antonio: (sigh in disbelief)
Mrs Carlotta: Now I see where Juanita gets her bad attitude from. Its obvious she's been emulating her mother.
Principal Antonio: That's sad... Mothers these days should watch the way they behave, Especially in the presence of their children.
Mrs Carlotta: Exactly.
Principal: Well, The good thing is that she has already paid the money. Call Mrs Manuel.
Mrs Carlotta: Ok sir.
(At Chuks restaurant)
(A woman enters the restaurant and Morena goes to meet her)
Morena: Good day ma, May I take down your order?
Woman: I'd like to order a medium sized pizza and a milkshake.
Morena: Okay ma. Your order will be with you in about 10 minutes.
Woman: Ok.
(Morena attempts to leave but the woman draws her back)
Woman: Are you better now?
Morena: Uhhh...How do you mean?
Woman: I came here two days ago and the lady who attended to me said you couldn't attend to me because you weren't feeling well.
Morena: Ohh, I'm feeling much better. Thanks for asking.
Woman: Your welcome my dear.
(Morena goes into the kitchen)
Morena: (To Rafael) Hey.
Rafael: Hey babe.
Morena: (smiles) Rafael... Stop calling me "babe"
Rafael: But you're a babe. An attractive one.
Morena: (sighs) Thank but you should be calling your girlfriend that. Not me.
Rafael: Okay.
Morena: I'm sorry...
Rafael: Its fine. You'll need assistance right?
Morena: Yeah. I'll need you to knead the dough.
Rafael: Alright then.
(Morena goes too meet Daniel)
Morena: Hiii.
Daniel: (hugs her) Hey babe.
(She sees him packing foods)
Morena: You're going out for deliveries?
Daniel: Yeah, With Andrew.
Morena: We hardly spent time together lately... But I understand.
Daniel: Don't worry. I'll make time for us. Alright?
Morena: No problem... Bye.
Daniel: Bye.
(Daniel and Andrew leave the restaurant)
Andrew: I'm really happy you and Morena have taken things to the next level.
Daniel: Yeah, Everything happened in a flash.
Andrew: You and Morena are a match made in heaven.
Daniel: (smiles) Let's go bro.
(Later that day)
(Crenshaw Elementary school)
Principal Antonio: Madam, This is the money (he hands it to her)
Sergio's mother: Is it complete?
Principal Antonio: Count it yourself.
(She counts it)
Sergio's mother: It's complete, Thank you sir.
Principal Antonio: Yes, And thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sergio's mother: It's fine. I'll be taking my leave now.
(She leaves his office)
(Meanwhile)
(At Chuks restaurant)
Nina: Morena, Are you done cooking?
Morena: Yeah.
Nina: No more clients?
Morena: I don't know yet. It's still evening.
Nina: I'm really tired. I want to go home. Where's Daniel?
Morena: He's out for deliveries.
Nina: Ok because i'm gonna hitch a ride with you guys home.
Morena: (smiles) Okay. Where's Cecilia?
Nina: Have you forgotten? She went to San Antonio to deliver food to a client.
Morena: Ohhh (laughs) No wonder everywhere's so quiet and peaceful.
(Just then, Cecilia enters the kitchen)
Morena: Speak of the devil...
Nina: (mockingly) Welcome back, How was your journey?
(Cecilia hisses at her)
Cecilia: You think this is over? Trust me, I'll get my revenge.
Morena: Don't even think about it.
Cecilia: Or else what?!
(Alicia enters the kitchen just then)
Nina: Or else you can say goodbye to your job. Do you think we're not aware that you and Mr Rodriguez are having an affair?
Cecilia: (shocked) Huh?
(Alicia turns to look at them)
Nina: (To Cecilia) You heard me right. News spread like wildfire, Cecilia. You better behave yourself or else we'll report you to the CEO and tell him about you and Mr Rodriguez.
Morena: (To Cecilia) Yeah that's right. We know all about it. Just pray we don't get enough evidence to nail you.
Alicia: Excuse me, How do you mean?
Morena: Excuse me, I wasn't talking to you. Besides, it's very rude to intrude in someone else's conversation.
Nina: (quietly) Morena, You better be quiet before she chases you with a knife.
Morena: (laughs) I'm going to meet Pascaline, Are you coming?
Nina: Yeah.
(Morena and Nina leave the kitchen as Alicia stares at Cecilia in anger and suspicion)