01x23 - Fiction or Reality

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CREATED BY CRIS MORENA

MARGARITA
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He loves me
He loves me not

I love him a lot
With all I've got

In every petal
I see his face

Telling me he loves me
He loves me

He loves me

He loves me
He loves me not

This is wrong.

-It's how we feel.
-So what we feel is wrong.

What we feel will never be wrong.

The heart doesn't lie.

That's right, Thistlebug. Do it.

Of course, the heart can be wrong,
and often is.

It makes no sense. It's love.

It's a terrible, treacherous love.

Is no one thinking about Daisy?

It's theater, not betrayal.

Besides, Merlin loves me,
loves us, we love each other.

Love can't be controlled.

No, ladies.

Don't try to pull a fast one on me.

We can't kiss Merlin,
even if it's just a rehearsal.

No! Don't stop.

-No!
-No!

What? They were so close.

With the coach there,
they won't kiss.

Get him out. Tell him to go.

Call him. Do whatever you need to.

Hurry!

I didn't feel it.

I didn't feel it. How do I explain?

We're like bleach and detergent,
water and oil,

there's no chemistry, it doesn't work.

-Better to try other pairs.
-None of that.

I want you
to keep rehearsing together. Got it?

One second.

Keep rehearsing,
and let's do this again. Okay?

-Okay.
-I'll be right back.

Alright.

That's better.
Let's watch the soap opera.

I need to pee,
so let's take a break.

-We need to keep rehearsing.
-That's enough.

We're playing with fire,
and your improvising doesn't help.

You're right. We don't need to rehearse.

Because we're not acting here.
I want to kiss you and you want it too.

What is this?
What nonsense are you talking?

-That's all we needed.
-It is.

We can't keep fooling ourselves.

My thing with Daisy is over,
and yours with Rey hasn't even started.

How would you know?

-Go with Petra.
-Of course.

Since you're always together.

-You're jealous.
-Of course I'm not.

Of course.

Must you fall in love
with every princess you see?

It's like the French Revolution,
it makes everyone lose their heads.

The only one who lost his head was me,
the day I met you.

Come closer.

We can't, we mustn't.

We love each other.

My God! Do you understand now?

And so it shall be

A great love until the end
Will guide you

I told you. He loves us so much.

-Does no one think about Daisy?
-Shut up!

This is off-script.

There's no turning back.

What we feel is beyond fiction.

FICTION OR REALITY

Mei! I said it was too much.

What's wrong? No.

What are you doing here, Malala?

Did you lose track of time, dear?

It's the first of the month.

You need to pay my allowance.
Don't you remember?

Blow out the candles. Well done.

I'm fine. It's nothing.

She fainted?

She rehearsed all day,
and didn't even stop to eat.

It's just low blood sugar.

-No need to worry.
-I know.

You're as white as a sheet.

Now stay put.
I'll go talk to your parents.

Doubt my dad will answer.

And don't call my mom,
she's a drama queen.

-It's my duty, Mei.
-Please, Ada.

I told you it was dangerous,
but you never listen.

Exactly.

-Única!
-What?

You're a m*rder*r.
You k*lled my axolotls.

You okay?
You look like you ate something bad.

I put a camera to watch them.
I caught you on tape.

-What did you do?
-Nothing. We just watched.

Besides, why would I want
to k*ll those things?

To do the same thing you did to Mei.

You want to mess with us,
so we'll drop out of the contest.

-She set me up with a fake date.
-Did you really do that?

I can't believe
how pathetic you all are.

If you're mediocre, it's not my fault.

Get out, Única!

-Here.
-But...

-Go ahead.
-You call her. It's your mom.

We're not talking.
She won't answer me.

Please, you call her.

Please, Mirna.

So? Anything?

No, she's not picking up.

-She'll call you back.
-Thanks.

He wants his mommy.

-Where are my siblings and mom?
-You forgot it's a deal.

-Do your part and your dad...
-Shut up!

-Where are they?
-What's up, Juan?

Don't lose it. You know what to do.

What do you want?

Unlock the Hangar. We'll do the rest.

-Let me see.
-Here.

There, your money.

I think there are
some zeros missing, sweetie.

It's the usual amount, Malala.

The usual...

But with inflation so high,

I think you should make it more.

Don't forget we're partners.

-Partners?
-Yes.

That's the last thing
I wanted to hear, you leech.

Be thankful I'm still
supporting you, parasite.

"Be thankful, parasite."
Ungrateful brat!

Listen, I taught you everything, dear.

And now I'll teach you
something else, to respect.

Because if this little paycheck
isn't enough,

I might just spill the beans, honey.

Escort this lady out, please.

I've got better things to do.

Just two more zeros.
Don't touch me! Delfina wannabe.

And you, just wire the money.

Respect.

You'll see.

-What is that?
-Respect.

-You'll regret this.
-What are you doing, Malala?

Take that back.

-Take it from her now.
-You won't get it.

Give it back, you...

I can't stand this woman.

I've had enough.
Tell me it's edited.

-Yes, I'll tell Gabito.
-No!

Don't say anything to Gabito.

This stays between us, bestie.

Did Malala leave upset?
Talk to her.

-Who is it?
-No, it's just Gabito.

He's always on my case.

I imagine... Listen, Yamila, I know you.

Me and Gabito? Please, Delfina.

-No.
-I'm begging you.

Do you have another phone?

-Where'd that come from?
-No.

I need to take care of something.

Delfina, Única's playing dirty,
and the kids are furious.

-Really mad.
-I love it.

I love that someone is
spicing up the competition.

We don't want a nasty competition.
That's not the spirit.

-Not sure.
-Voice of reason here.

With all due respect,

we need to change
this rulebook, and fast.

-Those grants are chaotic.
-They're bringing out the worst in us.

And in Única,
she's doing terrible things.

You know what you'll do?

Grab a pen and paper,
and write down, step by step,

all the wonderful things
you come up with.

And later, maybe one day,
if I have time, I'll read it.

Now get out.

Go!

Tell me you've started editing, please.

Romeo, they're alive.

They came back to life? They're alive?

-They're alive.
-They really are.

They are alive.

Maybe it was stress or they regenerated.

But I know Única's behind this.

Well, that's no surprise.

And it's just the beginning.
Keep an eye out.

Or get into revenge mode.

I'll take them to my place.
My sister's back from her trip.

I'll help you.

-Let's grab the axolotransporter.
-Let's go.

In the end,
Única's evil backfired.

It helped them make peace.

And for me, well...

For you, what?

She tried to humiliate me
with the fake date, but failed,

because I met a cutie,
his name is Jano.

-Did he give you his handle?
-No.

But his name's Jano,
so I spent hours

scrolling through Jano after Jano.

Tell me if I should follow him
or if it's too much.

Follow him, Zeki.

What if I misunderstood
and it's not like that?

-Follow him.
-Okay.

Let me talk to my aunt,
maybe there's...

No, I don't want special treatment.

I want the same chances.

Don't be so hard on yourself.
No one needs this.

Thanks.

I talked to Dr. Caturelli.
She'll see you today.

-I'll leave you two alone.
-Thanks.

And your stuff? The taxi's waiting.

No, Mom. I'm not going anywhere.

Mercedes, no arguing.
This competition's not good for you.

-Stress is bad for you, and you know it.
-Leaving would hurt more.

It's my dream, Mom.
I've never wanted anything this much.

To make your dream come true,
you need to get strong.

And what's life for
if not doing what I love?

I can't keep waiting
for the transplant to live.

It's just a few days
until your levels stabilize.

-Then you can come back.
-No.

Only ten will get the grant.

If not here,
you can dance somewhere else.

You don't get it.
It's not about dancing or the place.

This is the first time
I've made friends.

I'm in love.

You have a boyfriend?

No, but I like him.

-And who is it?
-Otto.

I loved him.
You can tell he likes you too.

-Right.
-He looks at you like...

Alright, you're my mom.

But you'll still see him
even from afar.

No, Mom. You don't get it.

I've never felt so alive.

For the first time in my life,
I forgot I'm sick.

I found a new Mei.

And if I die,

I'd rather go feeling love,
not fear.

I deserve to be a normal girl too.

I don't know.
I want to go out and dance.

Hang out with friends,
and meet people.

I've never kissed anyone.

I don't want to die
not knowing the feeling.

-It turned out so nice.
-You like it?

Romeo helped me. He's awesome.

I'm giving up my titles
on the live stream.

-It's too soon, Merlin.
-Why wait?

You should do the same.

If we do it together,
it'll have a bigger impact.

If I quit,
my country could be in trouble.

My country's in crisis now.

I know things are tough in Krudovkia,

but I need to do this.

Okay.

Of course, Merlin.

-I'll help and support you.
-Thanks.

I'm glad you're here.

I wanted to thank you,
that really opened my eyes.

That? That what?

The almost kiss we had,
the scene we did.

Fiction. Yeah, what about it?

-Reality.
-Fiction.

-Reality.
-Fiction.

What I felt was real.

Before, I just did what they told me.

But that's over.
I'm giving up my titles.

And I'll tell Daisy what's going on.

-Don't even think about it, please.
-I need to be honest.

Daisy will understand.
Trust me, okay?

-Merlin, listen.
-Margarita.

Can we talk?

No. Listen, girl.

If Delfina sent you
to keep humiliating me, you can go.

Don't worry.
Delfina doesn't know I'm here.

-She doesn't?
-No.

I came because I feel a bit bad,

kind of weird about not getting you
a raise, since things are pricey.

Yeah.

We get so many gifts there,
freebies and trades,

I thought you'd like something.

How sweet.

You think I'm so poor and pitiful

I'd want these cheap freebies?

-Spare me.
-I can take them back then.

No, leave them. They're heavy.

-Show me.
-There's some great stuff.

Shoes, bracelets...

-Have you tried this whiskey?
-No.

-It's amazing.
-Really?

-Look.
-Where's your ice?

Where do you think the ice is?
Blonde for real.

Missing brain cells.

-In the fridge.
-Right.

Wait, take it.

Fill this up, I drink it neat.

Thanks.

Poor thing.

They change guards at six.

-Only Fridays at 11.
-They don't keep money there.

The most valuable thing in there is
a painting or something.

I'll handle that.

You think we'd do
all this for a painting?

How naive.

What are you after, then?

Do your part,
we'll handle the rest.

Delfy's going overboard
with the competition.

-But you'll soften her. Right?
-Exactly.

But we need to make sure
the kids don't get too competitive.

-And I think you can help.
-Me? How?

You've got a knack for bringing out
the best in people.

I need you to try with Única.

I know what you'll say,
she's tough,

but who better than you
to change her?

It's a thorny challenge.

I've tried a thousand times, no luck.

But how about giving it
one last try?

For me?

-I'll warn you, it won't be easy.
-I know.

I trust you.

-Can we talk?
-I don't care for your excuses.

I'm not here to apologize.

I just wanted to say
there's an easier way to be forgiven.

You know it kills me when I'm blamed
for something I didn't do.

I won't be able to sleep.

Anyways, with your talent,

instead of doing this,
we could be having fun doing art.

I don't have time for this nonsense,
but here's some advice.

If you're all so sensitive
and insecure

that everything hurts
and makes you anxious,

get a new career.

This isn't for the weak.
That goes for you as well.

Bye.

Merlin, please,
don't do anything crazy.

No need for a brutal honesty avalanche.

Relax, no one's getting hurt.

Don't worry.

Busy?

-Can I come in?
-Sure.

Excuse me.

Why did I just follow him
out of nowhere?

Kind of a stalker.

-Am I a stalker?
-What?

-What are you doing?
-Relationship therapy.

-I'm in crisis.
-I got here just in time.

Now that my axolotls are okay,
I'm ready for class.

You can ask me, I'm an expert.

You're good at many things,
but seduction isn't one of them.

Enough.

I don't want to see it.
I've embarrassed myself enough.

If I were you, I'd look,
because I think it's...

He accepted me. And followed back.

-Now what?
-Talk to him.

No. First things first.

-Stalk him.
-Okay.

Otto, can we talk?

Yeah, sure.
Just don't accidentally hit like.

Give me an idea.

-What do I do, Rey?
-About what?

What do you mean? About Jano.

Send a message or...

Hi.

Hi.

He was waiting for my message,
he replied right away.

All good?

All good, buddy. You?

Buddy.

Buddy!

Okay, Universe! I get it.

-What's up, Daisy?
-And Daisy?

She went out with Merlin.
They were serious.

-Where did they go?
-I don't know.

No, no.

You think this is a penitentiary?

This is a family home. Don't run!

I'm sorry, Delphi.
I mistook the highway for a mule trail.

I'm not calling you a mule.
You're an intelligent woman and...

Okay, no touching. You can go.

-Just go.
-See you.

Aren't you tired of being such chaos?

Maybe next time we'll be lucky enough
not to see each other.

My little sweetie,
I wanted to talk to you.

It's fascinating.
I'm loving what you're doing.

Really wonderful.

I want you to present the new magazine.

But by myself?

That's amazing. Yes!

Come, I'll explain it to you.

Everything in the court
is just appearances.

-And I need to break free.
-Cutting ties with the court?

Exactly.

From now on,
I want truth to be my religion.

That also means
being honest with you.

I don't want to make the same mistake.

Buddy, can we talk?

-I'm talking to Merlin.
-I know.

But mine is an emergency. It's urgent.

After she's done talking to me.

What about "ladies first"?
What about your princely chivalry?

I can't do it later.
I have to do a live stream with Petra.

Then you guys talk after the live stream.
Daisy isn't going anywhere.

Come on. Sorry. Let's go.

I love your house, Malala.

It's so aesthetic. Full diva.

Yeah, full aesthetic.
People always says that.

Thanks.

It's like they say,
"Good taste can't be bought."

"You either have class or you don't."
I'm not sure.

Seems like class isn't inherited.

I mean,
have you seen Delfina's armchairs?

It's like a clinic.

No. They're hideous.

Have you seen how she dresses
like a Christmas tree,

or like she's in Carnival
and she still dares to talk about me.

-No way.
-She does the same to me.

-She treats me worse than a maid.
-No way.

And she pays me peanuts.

She has always been stingy,
miserable and disgusting.

She likes to exaggerate.
She thinks she pays you a fortune.

She's one step away
from being a compulsive liar.

How do you think she built that empire?

On a foundation of lies, darling.

But she doesn't fool you.

You know the whole truth. Right?

You know all her secrets. Don't you?

-Thanks, Juli.
-Now it's my turn.

I need to like someone.

-He's not that great a teacher.
-Thanks.

It's been 20 minutes
since Jano just left me on read.

Calm down a little.
He's probably busy.

Yeah, with his girlfriend, or...

He posted a story.

Hi. What's good?

You think it's his girlfriend?

-Yeah, it's her.
-Or maybe just a friend?

Could be.
Plus, that filter he used...

-Hello!
-Hello!

Say what you want,
but no straight guy would use that.

I'd say there's an 80
or 90 percent chance that he's...

Why don't you just ask him?

Anyone seen Catalino? We haven't.

Ask him where and when he was born.
We'll find out.

-Good one.
-I think they're ignoring us.

People just need to be rude
when things go south.

It's called envy.

He replied.

Are you at the Hangar Soho contest?

Let's keep looking.

Cute emoji.

He gave me his number.

If I'm not wrong,
that means he's flirting.

-Should I call him?
-Do it now.

-Hello?
-Hey, man.

I had no idea.

Yeah, I'm here, showing off my skills.

If you want,
we're presenting the new magazine,

and there'll be a public show.

Zeki, I love you.
Will you make my wedding dress?

So sweet. Thanks a lot.

I love Única.
Is she performing tonight?

Sorry about that.

Everyone's really excited.

So, we can come?

Yeah, of course. Ask for me.

-And?
-Straight boys are in mating season.

-They just want to check out the girls.
-What's a straight guy?

It's what we call heterosexual dudes.

Mei, you have to come with me now,
to the plaza.

Why?

You need to see something. Come on.

-Should we go?
-Let's go.

That's what I want.

It's complicated.

It makes me nervous
about how you might react.

Tell me.

You know your aunt is
my role model.

But I've been
having issues with her.

Yeah, I noticed. What happened?

I don't know.

Sometimes I feel
she's hiding something.

Like she wears a mask.

Yeah, I noticed that too.

I mean, it's weird
she never talks about my mom.

Or never lets me see the Fritzenwaldens.

I don't think they're like she says.

Maybe she made up this story
to soften the pain.

When we don't know
what to do with reality,

we create fiction.

It's our way to sweeten things
so they don't feel bitter.

MERLIN STARTED STREAMING

Merlin's live stream started.

What's life all about?

If we are what we dream?

And we dream what we are

The makers of the cosmos

With minds all connected

He plans to renounce the title
once there's a chance.

How brave.

He wants to open up.

He wants to open up to me,
but I don't know why.

Changing the world, we thrive

Sure he wants permission
to call you princess or something.

With our hearts
We play our parts

Like a spark
Hearts light in the dark

One voice strong and clear

Dreamers, we persevere

With our minds
We are dreamers so bright

We're a fire
Brightening all we find

Only one voice will rise

Dreamers
We touch the skies

No.

Look at them.

How cute. Can I hold one?

-Go ahead.
-Really?

Hi.

Hi.

So adorable.

-What's wrong?
-So cute.

I'd take them home right now.

Forget it. Delfina's super allergic.

-Can you imagine?
-Yeah, I can.

-This is it.
-Let's go.

-I can't believe it.
-Amazing.

-Hi.
-What's up?

Welcome to Hangar Soho.
They'll open soon.

-Hi.
-Hey.

Just shake hands, okay?

-I can't believe this place.
-And Única?

I can't wait to meet her.
She's still single, right?

How do we know if we're telling tales
to sugarcoat reality?

Let me teach you, Romeo.

That guy didn't even get Mar.
Listen, I'm serious.

You know less than me, Sasha.
You're basically a kid.

-Buddy.
-Yeah?

Let's continue. Break's over.

People will arrive soon,
you'll have plenty of options.

The problem isn't
the fictions we create,

but the realities they hide.

Should we return them?

Let's do it. It'll get harder later.

I can't do it.

It's so cute, I can't...

I'm in love.

Just like you.

What are you doing?

I know.
You heard what I told my mom.

No, when you were with her,
I was with Romeo.

-Stop acting.
-Acting about what?

Sometimes fiction is a quick fix
to make life hurt less.

I'm glad you're here.

Petra and I want to talk
about something.

What did you do?

But when reality sets in, fiction ends.

Look who the cat dragged in.

Are you crazy,
or just plain stupid, Yamila?

How do you miss
the day of the cover reveal?

Can't you see everything's a mess?

Don't you realize I can't take it?
I have to handle it all alone.

What's your problem?

That's enough. Thanks.

This whole empire Delfina built
is a house of cards, my love.

She told everyone
that girl Daisy's the real Margarita,

and, of course, everyone believed her.

People are so stupid.

What's wrong with you?

Are you saying Daisy isn't
the real Princess Margarita?

Of course, my love. She's not.

They took the girl from a dump
of an orphanage and faked the DNA,

and that was Severino,
he's hot but a delinquent.

I haven't seen him in ages.

Tell me, have you seen him?

So tall, so tan, so hot,
and his nose is to die for.

React, Yamila!

Some fictions are based on facts,

and some realities surpass fiction.

I don't get it.
I thought you supported me.

I do, but for a revolution,
you need more noise.

What's louder than a public abdication?

Listen.

We can announce that we're engaged.

Once the whole world's reporting
on a royal wedding,

we'll say it's all a lie
and abdicate together.

Now, that's noise.

A liar covers one fiction
with another fiction.

Excuse me.

They're all babes. You're so lucky.

I bet you dated some.

Look, it's the princess.

-Come on, man.
-Yeah.

What a buzzkill. Give me a break.

-They're on edge.
-But they're cool people.

Didn't that girl come?

Your...

-What's her name?
-Rochi?

-Rochi.
-No, she couldn't.

-Too bad.
-She said she'd come next time.

She's your fan, really.

Show's starting.

My heart
Beats so strong

Pure power
All emotion

I feel I don't belong

My eyes get misty

My chest tightens too

I feel the emptiness
I want to break through

My hands start to tremble

You hold me tight
And I touch the sky

My restless nights
Fade away

With each embrace
I learn to fly

My paradise is you

Don't let go just yet

My feet dance with yours

To life's rhythm
No regret

Don't let go just yet

The time isn't right

The day hasn't dawned

Don't let go
I'll break apart

Don't let go
For you have my heart

What's wrong?

She's Única's sister.

Wasn't she an only child?

Even the most elaborate myth
gets uncovered in time,

and the truth comes out.

Come with me. Come.

-What's up?
-Nothing good. Look.

Draw your own conclusions.

In the end,
she wasn't as good as she claimed.

The mask of betrayal has fallen.

-We love each other.
-There's no turning back.

What we feel is beyond fiction.

TRAITOR

The only dangerous fiction
is the one that twists reality.

This fiction doesn't just beat reality,
it destroys it.

I don't want to lose

My genuine smile

The dreams I hide

Or spring's gentle light

I don't want to grow up

Hurt and broken

With fears unspoken

Life's pace awoken

Mirror, mirror, please be true
Who am I?

Am I just one
Or are there two of us?

Are we many
All in one?

Who am I
When the day is done?

The invisible
The flawless

The one they desire
Or am I me?

The one who thinks
She doesn't exist

Or the one who shouts
"Here I am"?

No present
Nor past

Just a tale of princesses

With a charming prince

Mirror, mirror
Who am I?

Who they desire
Or am I me?

Who they desire
Or am I me?

I don't want to dream

Of a world in hiding

Awake to live

But today I'm asleep

If upon waking

My life has been stolen

I'll set out to find it

No more lies spoken

Mirror, mirror, please, be true
Who am I?

Am I just one
Or are there two of us?

Are we many
All in one?

Who am I
When the day is done?

The invisible
The flawless

The one they desire
Or am I me?

The one who thinks
She doesn't exist

Or the one who shouts
"Here I am"?

No present
Nor past

Just a tale of princesses

With a charming prince

Mirror, mirror
Who am I?

Who they desire
Or am I me?

Who they desire
Or am I me?

Who they desire
Or am I me?