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Sixty-six?
144 SALES
Sixty-seven?
He buys whatever's in style That's no problem
That's what money's for
He only travels in his private jet
He shows off his millions however he can
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All I want is money
Money, money, money It's all you ever think about
Money
Money, money, money It's all you ever think about
Money
It's all you ever think about
He has tons of clothes He has no time to wear
Has accounts in Switzerland, Panama You know it
Tons, and I mean tons, of stock
His face and name Are on a bunch of brands
And when he goes home to sleep at night
He sleeps But gets just a minute of rest
Then wakes up in the morning And it's over
He wants what many fans want
I like money
You like money
All I want is money
Money, money, money It's all you ever think about
I like money
You like money
All I want is money
Money, money, money It's all you ever think about
I know someone who loves money
He gets out of bed And looks at his wallet
He buys whatever's in style That's no problem
He lives in New York or Miami…
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BASED ON THE NOVELS BY ELÍSABET BENAVENT
2.4 EXPOSED
It's Sergio.
How do I look?
Perfect.
-Where are you going? -We're staying in.
Coming.
Love myself more. I know.
Why are you so nervous? It's not like you just met him.
Fuck, Nerea, you're as cold as ice.
It's the first time we're getting together like…
like…
Like what? No sex?
No way. Like, he left his wife and we have to discover what we have.
I'll go for a walk or something.
Cool off, don't kill the doorbell.
As long as I don't block it…
-She doesn't like me. -I don't like you either.
So, I'm going to make fettuccine with truffle sauce.
For dessert, puff pastry with mascarpone.
And, lastly,
a bottle of craft beer.
Sergio, I'm celiac.
Since when?
It's okay, it doesn't matter. I'll order something.
Poke?
-How about a hamburger? -Do you want to watch something?
They added one by Yasujirō Ozu, and it looks great.
-Yeah? -But in Spanish.
I'm a translator. If I watch a dubbed movie my ears bleed.
And I'm a human being.
And if I eat and read, I can't see.
What if we…
listen to some music and talk first? Do you like soul music?
No, right? No. Okay.
Well,
I'm sure we'll find something we can do together.
I'll leave this here. I'll try to fix it at the office.
See you tomorrow.
Lolita introduced us one night and suddenly everything got complicated.
I hope you never regret letting me into your life.
And that one day, you wake up less handsome,
so I can breathe when I look at you.
LOLITA, VLADIMIR NABOKOV
VALERIA
The number you're calling is switched off or is not reachable at this time.
-Hello. -How are you?
I can't stay long, it's my first day. I have to be there by 4:00.
Hopefully I'll get out late. Whatever it takes to avoid Sergio.
Why?
-I'm going to the bathroom. -Okay.
-Hi. -Borja's been typing for two minutes.
All I did was ask about his presentation for Orta.
Does he regret it? Is that why he has so much to say?
-Carmen. -I'm sure he's still angry, that's why.
Or maybe I don't have service and that's why it's stuck on "typing."
I'll be right back…
-But-- -Fuck.
-Hi, honey. -Hi.
I'm starving. Is Nerea here yet? I can't wait for her to start working.
I can't bring Sergio home if she's around. I can feel her cold eyes staring at me.
-Hey, hello. -How are you?
It wasn't my service. Borja deleted his text.
Can we eat now?
You're worse than a gremlin when you're hungry.
-Are you going to get that? -No, it's Carlos.
You owe him an explanation.
Why? He knows we're just friends. We're on the same page.
Well, but that's not right.
Not everyone defines the concepts of right and wrong as clearly as you do.
Besides, ghosting is the best. He'll get the hint.
Well, Val, how are sales going?
Rising. I mean, your marketing plan is genius.
But the problem is I expected more profits.
Have you seen the first reviews?
Shit, my phone's dead. You can read them later. They're so good.
-Bravo. -What does your biggest fan think?
-Who? -What do you mean "who"? Víctor.
According to your book he's the god of sex.
I don't know. I don't think he read it.
Weird, right?
-I'm sure there's a good reason. -It doesn't matter.
I haven't talked to him since we fought at his party.
-Good thing you left. -Well…
-He made a scene in front of his family. -He thought she lied about Adrián.
I've gone from being married to someone who wanted me to quit writing
to being in a non-relationship with someone who doesn't read what I write.
Things never change.
Women have to support men quietly, but if we find success,
we can't eclipse them because they get offended
and delete whatever they type.
Yes. It's like this seaweed.
If this seaweed was alone on the table, we'd have eaten it by now.
But, of course, the happy gyozas show up.
How could they not be happy without RIGs?
What?
Responsibilities, invisible burden and glass ceiling.
Fuck gyozas. Seaweed is healthier and has a stronger flavor.
Of course.
Yes.
As a metaphor, that's great. But I feel like eating gyozas now.
Yeah, me too.
Shit, and me too.
Okay, fine.
-To seaweed. -To seaweed.
To seaweed.
God, this is so good.
Oh, God.
What are you doing?
Me? They said I had to come to the meeting.
Yes, I asked you to come to lend a hand with documents and drinks.
It's a chance for juniors to attend the meeting,
even if they can't participate.
Oh, right.
I take my coffee with lactose-free milk. I'm intolerant.
Okay.
-Nerea. -Yes.
Your contract is ready.
Take a look when you can, sign it and give it back.
Thanks.
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ADRIÁN J. MORENO, DIVERGE
-You've got a photo exhibition? -Yes.
Congratulations, Adri!
I mean, I wanted to invite you myself.
Well, I know that things have changed,
but you've been part of this process, so I'd like you to be there.
We talked about this so many times.
I know.
I wouldn't miss it for anything.
This calls for a toast.
-Vermouth? -Okay.
Okay.
-I also invited the girls. -Did you?
-I thought you would like to go with them. -I'm sure they'll love it.
Val, aren't you cold?
The heating system is broken.
Your own exhibition. Oh, my God.
This was your dream, Adri.
Your dream will also come true when you finish the edits to your novel.
Yeah.
I don't know. The more I read it, the less sure I am about publishing.
Want an olive with it?
What?
VÍCTOR
The vermouth. Do you want an olive with it?
Whatever.
I didn't have any green ones, so I used black.
Thanks.
To dreams coming true.
Yes.
Gross!
Fuck.
What's wrong? If it's a spider, you're on your own.
-Where is it? -What's this?
-A toothbrush. -Yeah, but whose?
Sergio's. Whose do you think?
Stop being such a drama queen.
Did you know that there's as much bacteria on a toothbrush as in a toilet?
You don't want to know where his mouth was before he brushed his teeth.
Hey, I wanted to tell you
that it would be nice if you and Sergio could be in the same room together.
I'm not asking for you to be BFFs, but…
He could start by leaving his things somewhere else.
By the way, where's my toothbrush?
You said you'd leave after you got paid. I put it in your toiletry bag.
What?
I got my contract today and the pay sucks.
But, I mean, if you want me to leave, I'll make some calls. I'll figure it out.
-No. -I can leave. Yes, don't worry.
No. I said you could stay here as long as you wanted and needed.
And, well, I better take this.
Fucking unbelievable.
Does the meeting room have the AC on?
I think it does.
And there's coffee, water, whatever you need.
Perfect.
-Wait here, he'll see you shortly. -Thanks.
Hello.
-So, the big day is finally here, right? -Yes.
Finally.
I texted you.
-And I almost answered. -Yeah, right.
Borja, I…
Really, I can't…
-I can't stand it anymore. -Wait.
We haven't seen each other in a while, but this isn't the time.
What? No, I have to change. I sweat when I'm stressed.
-You sweat? -Yes.
I had no idea. You give tons of presentations.
Yeah, but it's not about the presentation.
It has nothing to do with that. This is because of you.
Because I miss you so much,
and I shouldn't have stuck my nose in your work and…
And because I love you.
You're so beautiful
You love me?
Yes.
I love you too.
Really?
-Yes. -Yes?
That shine like the sun
And that lover's gaze
That somehow stays
I hope you brought more shirts.
-What? -I think you have to change again.
-Yes. -I'm sorry.
I'm a disaster.
-Can you help me? -Do you need help?
-It's stuck in the back. But pull… -Okay. How?
-Pull up. Come on. -Okay.
-Be careful. -My hair.
-No, she sweats. -You can go in.
Joaquín Orta is waiting for you.
Great.
-Okay. -Fine. Thank you.
I don't want any more arguments or bad vibes.
-No, me neither. -Okay.
We should make a decision that works for us both.
I completely agree.
-Really? -Yes, really.
-It's great we're on the same page. -So great.
-Well. -Yes.
-I'm going for it. -Go on. One sec.
-Good luck. You can do it. -Yes.
Come here.
-I'm off. -Go.
Here, so you forget about your salary, come on.
The worst part isn't my pay, and it sucks. It's rent in Madrid.
But Lola's okay with you staying with her, right?
Lola isn't the problem. The problem is Sergio.
He's an asshole. I can't stand him.
He's her boyfriend.
Is he an asshole? Yes, I'm sure he is,
but--
Thanks, Julio.
But loving Lola means being there when she wakes up.
-Hey, are you listening to me? -What?
Or are you thinking about getting a tetanus shot when we leave the bar?
Do you actually like it here?
I do.
If you want to keep your friends, you should be a bit less strict
and a bit more flexible about things you don't like.
What are you doing tonight?
Carmen!
Borja!
-Hello! -Hi.
We made up this morning.
-How are you? -What's up?
Here comes Lola.
Hey! What's up?
-Well, Sergio, this is Carmen. -Hi.
-Valeria. -Hello.
-And Borja. -Nice to meet you.
So you're the artist's ex.
Yeah.
That's awkward.
Sorry we're late.
I'm Olga.
-Hello. -Hello.
Olga is…
a friend.
She's an artist. I thought she'd like the exhibition.
We finally meet!
Thanks to her I have the best book cover in the world.
-We're so glad Nerea invited you. -Thanks a lot.
So, should we go in?
-Yes. -Yes.
Thanks.
Hello.
Thanks.
What's with the look on your faces? As if you'd never seen his photos before.
Stay forever
I'm a little lost
I forgot to tell you I want to spend my life with you
Congratulations.
Your dreams have come true, but at my expense.
Val, no one will notice it's you.
-Congratulations. -Thanks.
There was a long line for the bathroom. Where's my drink?
Do you remember Alicia? You met her at her house,
while I was working on her videos.
-You were… -Yes.
What do you think of the exhibition?
-Well… -Adrián, darling.
There are some buyers who want to meet you.
-Really? -Yes. Come.
Go ahead, honey. I'm leaving. I only have the nanny until ten.
They are beautiful.
And I think this is such a nice way of getting over your breakup.
You don't say.
It's really brave to accept the past doesn't matter
and leave it behind.
-I'm going to check my coat. -Sure.
I can't believe Adri had the guts to exhibit these pictures.
Poor Val.
But why? They are so good.
He's good at playing with the framing, the light…
They're great, but the organization sucks.
There's no information or biography for Adrián.
As long as there are nudie photos of your friend,
no one's going to read a leaflet.
-Do you want a glass of wine? -Sure.
Back in the day, you were okay with me publishing these pictures.
You said it yourself, "Back in the day."
Good thing I signed over the rights.
Is that one for me?
I wanted to tell you about Alicia, but…
I didn't know how.
Val, when we separated, I was a mess.
She was by my side and it just happened, but we're just getting to know each other.
You don't have to explain yourself to me. We aren't together anymore.
I know, but I wanted to.
For all the years we were together.
-I need to focus. No. -Don't touch my camera.
-I don't want to. -No. Come on.
THE YEARS WE WERE TOGETHER
I don't know. Maybe I'm in your book as well, right?
I'll be right back.
Val.
Someone's in here!
-We know. -Who do they think they are?
She's the muse of the exhibition. Show some respect.
I've been trying to deny it's me since we got here, but thanks.
-Are you okay? -Yes.
Yes, just a bit overwhelmed.
-That's normal. -That's normal.
We don't have to stay if you don't want to.
You know what?
I like the pictures.
They are beautiful.
-I like myself. -We all like you.
That's right. Bravo. You go girlfriend.
Should I unlock the door?
-Yes. -Okay. Let's go.
-Let's go. -Let's go.
Sorry.
-Where are we going? -I want to show you something.
What thing?
-Here. -Here? Really?
God, I missed this.
We had so many misunderstandings because we weren't clear with each other.
Baby!
I bet Joaquín Orta was very impressed, right?
You wouldn't believe it!
I'm not going to give my presentation.
I'm quite happy with my work,
and I appreciate the opportunity and that you trusted me with this.
But for personal reasons,
I hereby decline this campaign and the job you offered me.
No, baby, hang on.
What's wrong?
But, I didn't…
In the dossiers you can see a list of my campaign ideas,
but here's my main idea.
Lipstick is not just makeup. It's also a way of communicating.
-I can't believe you presented. -And I can't believe you declined.
Of course I did. We agreed to think about what was best for us.
Professionally, Borja.
In our relationship, Carmen.
It's clear that we are incapable of even agreeing to agree.
I agree with that.
So? How are you doing?
Well, I don't know.
It's funny. I'm the focus of this exhibition,
but the message is that I don't matter anymore.
-I'm the past. -Where did you get that idea?
That's how Adrián's new girlfriend interpreted it.
What?
I don't know what's wrong with Borja, I don't…
I don't.
-Finally! Where were you? -Give it here.
Don't tell me you're not having fun with Sergio.
If you keep drinking like that, you'll end up puking.
People who love you hold your hair while you puke,
and you girls always hold it for me.
Your phone.
Oh, my God. It's Carlos again.
Seriously, I mean…
One doesn't know when to shut up and the other when to stop calling.
Maybe he's calling because he cares. Even if he knows you're just friends.
Look, you're already staying at my place. Don't meddle in my life as well.
Okay…
At least someone's having a good night. How's your girlfriend?
She's not my girlfriend.
-Girls, I think I messed up. -Why?
If you take my insecurity
and add the fact that you all came with a date,
that equals yours truly acting without thinking.
-Excuse me? -I'm very vulnerable right now.
Don't judge me.
I screwed up, right?
Girls?
I tried to call you.
And I tried not to answer.
-Should we go in? -Yes.
The waiters are very professional, and the catering is great.
Do you remember what I said about tolerating Sergio?
He's such an asshole.
What? Don't you like it?
It's awkward to see my friend like that.
Yeah, well,
if art doesn't take you out of your comfort zone, what's the point?
-For people to like it? -No. That's not art.
That's decoration.
Art needs to be provocative.
It should make us ask questions.
Come.
Come here.
What do you see?
Valeria.
What do you see?
Well, it's her, but without being her.
-A different Valeria. -Exactly.
She gave up control. She's letting herself go.
No. Not here.
I'm going home. I have to work early tomorrow.
By the way, I think you'd be an excellent event organizer,
but you'd have to step out of your comfort zone.
This is the series I like most in the whole exhibition.
When I look at them, I see a part of me that is determined.
Fearless.
A part of me that I can't show when I'm with you.
What do you mean?
Come on, Víctor.
You throw me off balance.
We're not a couple, but we do couple things.
Sometimes you look really committed and other times you don't…
You haven't read my book.
I haven't read it, but not because I don't want to.
In the novel you show yourself as you are.
All of you.
And reading it right now
would mean me having the key to who you are too soon.
I don't want that.
What if we stop all this drama and be honest for a change?
I agree.
Now that Adrián knows about us, it will be easier.
You haven't told him.
But I want to. Really.
-Sorry. -Look, I'm going home.
And tomorrow, I'll call you to see you.
No rush, no hidden agenda.
No drama. Okay?
I can't wait for tomorrow.
Okay.
Wow.
-Congratulations on the exhibition. -Thank you.
Sorry. There you are.
Borja…
I'm really sorry you gave up the job, but it's really unfair you're angry at me.
I didn't ask you to do it.
When we talked it was implied, wasn't it?
Well, no.
Or it was, I don't know. Who knows?
How could I base my campaign on the language of makeup
when I can't even communicate with my boyfriend?
What's that about the language of makeup?
Depending on how you use your makeup,
you can say many things without opening your mouth.
-It doesn't matter. -What?
Well, let's see. For example,
that girl there.
She's creative and doesn't care if it shows.
So,
that's your campaign?
Yes.
-Mine was good. It really was. -I'm sure.
But yours is incredible.
You think so?
I mean,
it's not just makeup, it's your voice.
God, your slogans make me so horny.
Lola, Olga left, and I think I'm leaving now. I'm tired.
"I'm tired."
-Yes. Why? -Don't fake it, Nerea.
We all know you don't like being around us because we're not as perfect as you are.
-Right? -That's not true.
"That's not true."
I'd rather be imperfect Lola than stone-cold Nerea.
At least my dates spend the whole night with me.
Look at that temper.
We're also getting to know each other.
I, well, don't…
I'm sorry I didn't warn you about the pictures and all that.
As art, they are beautiful.
But as your ex,
it sucks.
I don't understand why we're so awkward around each other now.
Well,
now we know what we aren't.
I guess this will pass when we know
what we are, I don't know.
Val, thanks for coming to show your support.
I mean it.
Take care.
You too.
CHEAP ROOM IN SHARED APARTMENT
You're taking up the whole bed.
Careful.
JOAQUÍN ORTA - YOU GOT THE JOB. YOUR PRESENTATION WAS GREAT.
I'm dying to strip you of your layers, slowly,
until I find the Valeria in the picture.
VALERIA FÉRRIZ, IMPOSTOR
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