2006
Rafael Méndez (Víctor Hugo Cabrera), a humble businessman who makes a living selling various items, leaves for another day of work with a few concerns. In addition to the bills, he must pay his sister's tuition the following day. He goes from company to company, visiting customers with his products. Meanwhile, at a meeting with her employees, Alejandra Maldonado (Marcela Carvajal), the head of a sales group at Colombiautos, describes what a successful salesperson is and should accomplish. In an exchange of scenes, her definitions perfectly match Rafael's business techniques. However, the merchant does not get many benefits from them because, rather than obtaining payment for his merchandise, he ends up believing in the good faith of his customers and writing down their orders to collect the money later.
Still on the committee, Alejandra, among shouts, establishes the sellers' monthly goals. After singing the company anthem, everyone is dismissed. However, before they leave, Rosaura (María Helena Döering), one of the team's salespeople, asks Alejandra if she will come the next day since she's getting married on Friday. Alejandra says that even though she'll be far away, she will still be in touch with the office to know how each sale is going and that if any of them fail, there will be consequences. Marino (Ernesto Benjumea), another salesman on the team, reassures Alejandra that there is no need to worry because he plans to maintain his position as the top salesman of the month. Ramirez (Mario Ruiz), his great flattering friend, makes several pompous promises of good manners to be followed by him and his companions while the manager is away. Displeased with their coworker's chatter, the others go to the dealership's shop window to start selling. They argue about not being invited to Alejandra's wedding, but are interrupted by Alejandra herself. Susana (Katherine Porto), Colombiatuos' main secretary, informs Alejandra that the travel agent has arrived to receive the money for the honeymoon tickets. The sellers come back to discuss the wedding. Alejandra signs a check to pay for the tickets, and the travel agent warns her that if she doesn't show up at the airport on time on Saturday as scheduled, there will be no refund.
Alejandra reviews her wedding expenses. The sellers are still at odds about the amount of money the bride and groom are spending. In the meantime, Rosaura takes the opportunity to share some gossip, telling everyone that Alejandra and her fiancé, attorney Rubén Valenzuela (Gustavo Ángel), only pretend to be rich when, in fact, they are both broke. At the office, Susana asks Alejandra why she has to cover all the expenses on her own. Meanwhile, at the Maldonado house, the doctor, who has just seen Jorge (Humberto Dorado), Alejandra's father, tells Rubén that the old man could suffer a heart attack at any time and that he might only last another month alive. The news cheers the lawyer. Susana continues to question Alejandra, pointing out that the manager is likewise unable to pay for all the costs, but is refuted by Alejandra and her imminent chance to clinch a significant deal soon. Susana reminds her friend that this is just a possibility and that it would be best if she avoided counting chickens before they hatch. Rafael visits his friend Papeto (Joavany Álvarez) at the bar to sell drinks. He claims he is in need of money to cover his little sister's college tuition. Shaken by his situation, Papeto presents him to a man who can help Rafael sell his products.
Alejandra confirms a deal with "Flores de La Calera," while Rafael introduces himself to the owner of a women's clothing store in La Calera, who is searching for a new supplier. Susana is still annoyed by the fact that Alejandra has to bear everything and Rubén, nothing. After talking on the phone with Chávez (Álvaro Rodríguez), the custodian of the Maldonado farm, Rubén arrives in Colombiautos to see Alejandra. Rosaura ironically tells Cláudia that the lawyer, despite behaving as if he were a great professional, never gets important cases, and that, in addition, he is responsible for managing the seized property of Alejandra and her family. At the office, Rubén lies to Alejandra about what the doctor told him and convinces her to buy an apartment together.
At his residence, Rafael intends to show his products to the owner of the store in La Calera. Before entering, they see Vicky (Liliana González), 'La Pajarita', Rafael's obsessive girlfriend, and her brutal brothers, who use the occasion to get their 'brother-in-law' to pay them back for a debt he owes to the family butcher shop. Rafael, frightened by their hostility while they collected another debt in front of him, decides to pay them, running completely out of money. Alejandra accompanies Rubén to the apartment he wants to purchase. She requests that they hold off on closing the deal until after they return from their trip since they would already have the money by then. Albeit upset, the lawyer agrees. At the Méndez house, Rafael reluctantly strikes a deal with the owner of the clothing store, with the promise of receiving a payment for the merchandise the following day.
The realtor explains to Alejandra and Rubén that he cannot wait for them to make the sale at the asking price, as there are other buyers interested in the apartment. Rubén receives a call from Chávez and takes the opportunity to manipulate the conversation without Alejandra knowing in order to emotionally blackmail her. His strategy works, and she decides to complete the purchase right away. Rafael attempts to exchange some of his products as part of his sister's tuition. The secretary informs him that they do not accept that payment method and that they can only wait until the following day to get the cash. In Colombiautos, Alejandra seeks to receive her commission in advance for the deal she is about to close with "Flores de La Calera." Unfortunately, her boss, Mr. Bernal (Javier Gnecco), declines her request since no contract has been signed yet.
At the Maldonado house, Jorge laments not being able to assist his daughter with her marriage. Alejandra tries to sneak away the house's deeds but is caught off guard by their maid, Azucena (Margalida Castro). The next morning, Alejandra goes to the bank and mortgages the family's house so that she can use the money to cover the down payment on the apartment. Rafael is still unsuccessful with his sales, and just like Alejandra decides to make a risky trade, he offers his mother's appliances as collateral. Alejandra hands over the money for the first installment on the apartment to the realtor. While Rafael is concerned about the La Calera clothing store, Susana is worried by Alejandra's sudden acts. None of Rafael's customers paid him as promised. Papeto complains that the beverages he sold were all spoiled. Rafael says he'll switch them and uses the opportunity to inquire about the merchant who was presented to him, only to discover that the man is nothing more than a schamer. To back up what Papeto claims, Rafael tries a few bottles.
Alejandra and Rafael head to La Calera; she wants to close a deal, and he wants to collect his merchandise. Rafael begins to collect all of the things that belong to him from the store but is stopped by the owner, who kicks and knocks him out. Alejandra finds out that the company will only be able to complete the agreement the following day. Distressed, they each start driving back to their respective homes. Rafael rushes to get there before his mother's belongings are taken away. Rafael, overcome by anxiety, recklessly cornered Alejandra on the road, causing an accident on the track. Alejandra's car crashes over a cliff. Rafael approaches the vehicle in order to assist any potential victims, but when he reaches it, he realizes that there is no one inside. Looking around, he finds a bag, searches for documentation, and learns that the item belongs to Alejandra Maldonado. He eventually stumbles across her body, which is covered in blood and wounds.
Still on the committee, Alejandra, among shouts, establishes the sellers' monthly goals. After singing the company anthem, everyone is dismissed. However, before they leave, Rosaura (María Helena Döering), one of the team's salespeople, asks Alejandra if she will come the next day since she's getting married on Friday. Alejandra says that even though she'll be far away, she will still be in touch with the office to know how each sale is going and that if any of them fail, there will be consequences. Marino (Ernesto Benjumea), another salesman on the team, reassures Alejandra that there is no need to worry because he plans to maintain his position as the top salesman of the month. Ramirez (Mario Ruiz), his great flattering friend, makes several pompous promises of good manners to be followed by him and his companions while the manager is away. Displeased with their coworker's chatter, the others go to the dealership's shop window to start selling. They argue about not being invited to Alejandra's wedding, but are interrupted by Alejandra herself. Susana (Katherine Porto), Colombiatuos' main secretary, informs Alejandra that the travel agent has arrived to receive the money for the honeymoon tickets. The sellers come back to discuss the wedding. Alejandra signs a check to pay for the tickets, and the travel agent warns her that if she doesn't show up at the airport on time on Saturday as scheduled, there will be no refund.
Alejandra reviews her wedding expenses. The sellers are still at odds about the amount of money the bride and groom are spending. In the meantime, Rosaura takes the opportunity to share some gossip, telling everyone that Alejandra and her fiancé, attorney Rubén Valenzuela (Gustavo Ángel), only pretend to be rich when, in fact, they are both broke. At the office, Susana asks Alejandra why she has to cover all the expenses on her own. Meanwhile, at the Maldonado house, the doctor, who has just seen Jorge (Humberto Dorado), Alejandra's father, tells Rubén that the old man could suffer a heart attack at any time and that he might only last another month alive. The news cheers the lawyer. Susana continues to question Alejandra, pointing out that the manager is likewise unable to pay for all the costs, but is refuted by Alejandra and her imminent chance to clinch a significant deal soon. Susana reminds her friend that this is just a possibility and that it would be best if she avoided counting chickens before they hatch. Rafael visits his friend Papeto (Joavany Álvarez) at the bar to sell drinks. He claims he is in need of money to cover his little sister's college tuition. Shaken by his situation, Papeto presents him to a man who can help Rafael sell his products.
Alejandra confirms a deal with "Flores de La Calera," while Rafael introduces himself to the owner of a women's clothing store in La Calera, who is searching for a new supplier. Susana is still annoyed by the fact that Alejandra has to bear everything and Rubén, nothing. After talking on the phone with Chávez (Álvaro Rodríguez), the custodian of the Maldonado farm, Rubén arrives in Colombiautos to see Alejandra. Rosaura ironically tells Cláudia that the lawyer, despite behaving as if he were a great professional, never gets important cases, and that, in addition, he is responsible for managing the seized property of Alejandra and her family. At the office, Rubén lies to Alejandra about what the doctor told him and convinces her to buy an apartment together.
At his residence, Rafael intends to show his products to the owner of the store in La Calera. Before entering, they see Vicky (Liliana González), 'La Pajarita', Rafael's obsessive girlfriend, and her brutal brothers, who use the occasion to get their 'brother-in-law' to pay them back for a debt he owes to the family butcher shop. Rafael, frightened by their hostility while they collected another debt in front of him, decides to pay them, running completely out of money. Alejandra accompanies Rubén to the apartment he wants to purchase. She requests that they hold off on closing the deal until after they return from their trip since they would already have the money by then. Albeit upset, the lawyer agrees. At the Méndez house, Rafael reluctantly strikes a deal with the owner of the clothing store, with the promise of receiving a payment for the merchandise the following day.
The realtor explains to Alejandra and Rubén that he cannot wait for them to make the sale at the asking price, as there are other buyers interested in the apartment. Rubén receives a call from Chávez and takes the opportunity to manipulate the conversation without Alejandra knowing in order to emotionally blackmail her. His strategy works, and she decides to complete the purchase right away. Rafael attempts to exchange some of his products as part of his sister's tuition. The secretary informs him that they do not accept that payment method and that they can only wait until the following day to get the cash. In Colombiautos, Alejandra seeks to receive her commission in advance for the deal she is about to close with "Flores de La Calera." Unfortunately, her boss, Mr. Bernal (Javier Gnecco), declines her request since no contract has been signed yet.
At the Maldonado house, Jorge laments not being able to assist his daughter with her marriage. Alejandra tries to sneak away the house's deeds but is caught off guard by their maid, Azucena (Margalida Castro). The next morning, Alejandra goes to the bank and mortgages the family's house so that she can use the money to cover the down payment on the apartment. Rafael is still unsuccessful with his sales, and just like Alejandra decides to make a risky trade, he offers his mother's appliances as collateral. Alejandra hands over the money for the first installment on the apartment to the realtor. While Rafael is concerned about the La Calera clothing store, Susana is worried by Alejandra's sudden acts. None of Rafael's customers paid him as promised. Papeto complains that the beverages he sold were all spoiled. Rafael says he'll switch them and uses the opportunity to inquire about the merchant who was presented to him, only to discover that the man is nothing more than a schamer. To back up what Papeto claims, Rafael tries a few bottles.
Alejandra and Rafael head to La Calera; she wants to close a deal, and he wants to collect his merchandise. Rafael begins to collect all of the things that belong to him from the store but is stopped by the owner, who kicks and knocks him out. Alejandra finds out that the company will only be able to complete the agreement the following day. Distressed, they each start driving back to their respective homes. Rafael rushes to get there before his mother's belongings are taken away. Rafael, overcome by anxiety, recklessly cornered Alejandra on the road, causing an accident on the track. Alejandra's car crashes over a cliff. Rafael approaches the vehicle in order to assist any potential victims, but when he reaches it, he realizes that there is no one inside. Looking around, he finds a bag, searches for documentation, and learns that the item belongs to Alejandra Maldonado. He eventually stumbles across her body, which is covered in blood and wounds.