NETFLIX PRESENTS
Good afternoon, everyone.
Raquel, could you read us your story?
No. I didn't do it.
What's the point of signing up for a writing workshop
if you're not going to write?
She's hiding it. It's over there.
What is that?
-What's what? -That paper.
-It's nothing. -It's definitely something.
It's literally nothing!
Anyone else want to read?
To tell a story, just knowing how to write isn't enough.
You've also got to be brave enough to do it.
Which is why my story doesn't start here.
I guess it should start with my house.
MY HOUSE
A humble abode that wound up besieged by the empire that surrounded it.
The Hidalgo mansion.
Even though we're next-door neighbors, that family's from a very different world.
That's because the Hidalgos own Alpha 3,
one of the nation's top companies.
Its headquarters are in the tallest, shiniest,
most imposing building in Barcelona.
Alpha 3, like the three heirs to the empire, the Hidalgo brothers.
Artemis Hidalgo, the oldest.
Apolo Hidalgo, the youngest.
And my favorite, a Greek god fallen from Heaven, Ares Hidalgo.
The most mysterious, enigmatic, and sexy member of this trio of gods.
Let's just say I have an unhealthy obsession with Ares.
My computer's hard drive is proof.
I mean, they know how to make good stuff on Olympus.
Too good to look away.
I've never said a word to Ares.
He has zero idea I exist.
But I know everything he does, when he trains, where he goes…
You could say I collect a bit of info on him.
Quite a bit.
Lots and lots of info.
Or at least I did until that thing with my Wi-Fi happened.
UNSTABLE CONNECTION
Apparently, my router decided to plot against me.
An evil scheme that was about to teach me
that my ironclad password wasn't as ironclad as I thought
and that my high-speed connection would catapult me even further
than I had ever imagined.
Hi.
Thanks for the Wi-Fi password.
We don't get signal inside, but it's great out here.
I'm Apolo.
My brother Ares said you gave him the password.
What?
Didn't…?
Anyway, I'll catch you later, all right?
As unbelievable as it sounds, it all began with the Wi-Fi password.
4R35 GR33K G0D
Are you on my Wi-Fi?
Yeah.
Without my permission?
Well, mine wasn't working, so I'm using yours.
You admit it?
I'm an honest guy.
You're such an ass.
You know me pretty well, huh?
But I also know stuff about you that I'm not supposed to,
Raquel.
Quit using my Wi-Fi and turn down the music.
Or else what?
I'm gonna keep using your Wi-Fi, and you can't stop me.
Good night, witch.
Witch?
You just messed with the wrong neighbor.
Check out what he's wearing.
Looks like you've officially decided to never make any friends.
This way, we won't have to invite a ton of people to our wedding.
Are you gonna wear that to graduation too?
If there's swim class, probably…
I don't think the PTA would approve of a student-teacher relationship.
What relationship, Yoshi?
-What about Javi? -The poor guy wasn't a good kisser.
That tracks.
Shut up.
I'll see you later.
Look at you, drooling.
Quit joking around and tell her you can't live without her.
Put an end to this torture, please.
Come on!
Let's go, everyone!
Look!
Come on! Let's go!
Ow, ow!
Come on, team!
Wait up, dammit.
Ares, what are you doing? We'll give you a ride. We're going out.
-No, it's all right. -You're gonna walk in this weather?
-Ares, get in the car. -See you tomorrow.
Let's go! Yeah!
-Nice punch. -What are you doing?
Smoking somewhere quiet. What are you doing here?
Nothing.
Why'd you follow me, Raquel?
I can walk wherever I want.
Okay… and can you tell me why you chose to walk behind me?
I wasn't walking behind you.
You think I don't know you're obsessed with me?
I don't know what you mean.
"Four, R, thirty-five,
G, R,
three, three, K, G, zero, D."
It's code, isn't it? Your Wi-Fi password.
Which, oddly enough, looks a lot like, "Ares, Greek god."
-The world doesn't revolve around you. -Maybe not.
But your world…
I had to hack your computer to steal your Wi-Fi.
I saw a lot of stuff in there.
Search history,
pictures…
stories.
Don't you know hacking's a crime?
Even if you're writing about me?
What did you read?
Why do you write about me?
Isn't it obvious?
'Cause I like you.
I thought you were just another quiet, shy girl.
-Maybe there's more to you than that. -More?
I'm the most interesting girl you've ever met.
So what does this interesting girl want?
Can't you figure it out?
To see my bedroom?
And wake up in the morning with no dignity? Nah.
So what do you want?
For you to fall for me.
That's why you're here?
You're not even my type.
We'll see. I'm here because I'm afraid to walk home alone.
Walk me out.
If you want me to, it'll cost you.
Cost me?
Let me kiss you wherever I want.
Kind of a high price, isn't it?
Enjoy your walk in the dark, then.
Get going.
Okay, fine.
Let's go.
Thanks for the Wi-Fi, witch.
My Wi-Fi, my rules.
You're so ugly, the phone's gonna break.
-So handsome. Check him out. -Let me see how I look.
We're looking bomb!
MOM YOUR SOUP'S GOING TO GET COLD.
What?
The soup.
It'll do you good after being out in that storm.
-The neighbor seems nice. -Mom!
I'm just saying, you could've asked him out.
We just ran into each other. I don't actually know that snob.
The neighbor?
He's a Hidalgo.
A Hidalgo. So what?
We have nothing in common.
What?
You're not even a teeny bit funny, you know?
You look so pretty when you get all defensive.
I hate you.
Get out, or I'll bash your head in!
What're you doing?
Reconnecting the Wi-Fi. Someone must've unplugged it.
Can I ask why you think you own my Internet connection?
What were you reading? The Temple.
I could report you to the cops for breaking in.
I know… but you won't.
What makes you so sure?
Stalkers don't typically report the people they stalk… It's the other way around.
Climbing through my window would also be considered stalking.
Yeah, it's not the same.
Why not?
Because you're into me.
But I'm not into you.
What are you doing?
Do you trust me?
Should I keep going?
Yes.
By the way, you should clean your room more often. It's not that hard.
I study all week and work on weekends.
-Unlike some people. -Where is it you work?
Somewhere very interesting.
-I'll leave you to your reading, witch. -Don't call me that.
If you brush your hair, I'll stop.
Hi there. Here's your sushi.
-I didn't order anything. -Are you sure?
There must be some mistake.
I can show you the order, and we can check.
Look, it says right here, "Valle del Tenas High School."
Anyone else work the day shift?
Sometimes the address from a previous order comes up.
Can you call them? The food's gonna get cold.
Paco, did you order delivery?
POOL
'Cause there's a kid here who--
All right.
-No. -No?
Well, here.
On the house. Have a good evening.
VALLE DEL TENAS HIGH SCHOOL
-Guess where we can go. -Where?
Again? Seriously?
-I'm sick of you, Yoshi. -One second.
No. We're busy. Either order something or get lost.
I'm coming, Carla!
One vanilla cone, please.
And he's cheap.
Isn't that your neighbor?
It is interesting.
I know you're there, witch.
I was just getting something.
Can we talk? Or are you gonna hide again?
This is my best friend, Yoshi.
Well, best friend and future husband.
My brother's opening a club, and the grand opening's tonight.
I wanted to invite you… to make up for the Wi-Fi.
I'll put you on the list.
Invite anyone you want.
I imagined him taller.
Or maybe a bit nicer, right?
Wanna come with me?
You're seriously going?
Look at all these beautiful people.
Man, I'm digging this new Raquel.
Going to parties, rubbing shoulders with the jet set.
I was born to be rich, but something went wrong. Want a drink?
-I'm so thirsty. -Sure. Go order.
I'll grab you something strong!
VIP area.
Can I go in? My friend's inside, and he told me to meet him there.
You expect me to buy that?
Hey, it's the Wi-Fi girl!
Let her in, please.
Incorrect password.
I've got to get inside.
She's a special guest.
If she were special, I'd know who she is.
And I don't know her or you.
Really? You don't know who I am?
Excuse me.
He's my little brother.
-Don't let him in. -Artemis! C'mon!
Are you hiding from me?
I didn't know you were here.
It looked like you were running away.
Running away would mean I was scared of you.
You should be.
Is that so?
Maybe.
So, I'm in danger, then?
Even with all that info you have on me, I can still surprise you.
What is this, witch?
I told you not to call me that.
Karma's a bitch, Greek god.
A bottle of water, please.
Are you good? You're all sweaty.
Just a little overheated.
I keep telling Artemis to turn the AC up, but he won't listen.
Sounds like a typical brother.
He's not letting anyone serve me booze. How messed up is that?
Vodka with lemon soda, please.
-He can't drink. -No, it's for a friend.
-What's her name? -Daniela.
Don't tell your brother.
It's all good. I can handle myself.
You're not gonna believe it, but the club's getting smaller.
I thought we were going out, not babysitting.
At least we managed to sneak him out.
-So tiny! -Just sit down already, will you?
And shut up.
Am I in Heaven?
No, sweetie, you're on your way home.
-We're going to your place? -No, yours.
Like hell we are.
We'll be there in 12 minutes--
-Not my place! -The phone!
Just so you know, it wasn't me. It was the alcohol.
Hey…
does Daniela have a boyfriend?
I mean, do you think she would ever go for a guy like me?
What a cute laugh.
Did you give him alcohol?
-If you break into my house again-- -Did you?
-How'd you know we were here? -Daniela…
People saw you leaving together.
Apolo knows our father as well as I do. He'd never come home wasted.
You make a good doctor.
My grandfather died without anyone to help him,
so I started reading up on medicine.
How did he die?
Anaphylaxis.
When oxygen can't get to your blood, it fills up with carbon dioxide.
-It feels like you're being buried alive. -Ares.
Hey.
What caused it? An allergy?
Let's just say the world's an allergy minefield,
and we have feet the size of Bigfoot's.
You have allergies too?
To you… and to chlorine.
You're full of BS. I saw you in your pool the other day.
Is it that boring you can't finish it?
Are you incapable of minding your own business?
What time is it?
Six o'clock.
All right.
My father's about to get up for work.
But until he leaves the house, we can't go in.
So, I'm gonna have to stay here.
Scoot over a little.
And who said you were allowed to get in my bed?
Can I?
So? Are you gonna stay up and read or come to bed?
Ares.
And then? What happened next?
Well, I've seen him bring a million other girls into his room.
Yeah, but he got in your bed this time, right?
C'mon, we've been in Raquel's room tons of times, and it wasn't a big deal.
I don't know how many more hints you need.
Well, he could've stayed over, and he didn't.
You two fucked while his brother slept next to you.
I get turned on just thinking about it.
Okay, no, we didn't fuck.
We just touched each other.
Yeah, exactly.
He clearly likes you.
And I don't know if that's a good thing.
Anyway, I'm outta here. See you later.
Can I have a piece?
Why's it called Modernism if it's so old?
You didn't even look at the notes, did you?
You're the future literature major. I'll have to trust your wisdom.
And you're a mooch.
Where should we do this?
I wanna tell you something after.
Who's that from? Ares?
DON'T LET MY BROTHER TOUCH IT. ARES
Stay here. I'll be back.
-Want me to go with you? -No!
Just study.
Good afternoon. Who is it?
I came to return something to Ares.
Come on in.
Hi.
Hello.
I'm Claudia.
-Tell him-- -He's waiting in the game room. Follow me.
It's just up there, to your right.
Have a good one.
Think your boyfriend's gonna like that?
Hilarious. What are you up to?
I'm studying for a test.
When are we gonna hang out?
I don't know. You tell me.
Wasn't the other day fun?
Yeah.
Want to know what I just got pierced?
I'm guessing you won't tell me over the phone.
Nope. You'll have to wait and see it in person.
I gotta go.
You know it's rude to turn down a gift, right?
My phone still works. The screen's cracked, but it works fine.
It was my brother's fault.
I told him it's okay. It's just a phone.
Just keep it. Put your pride aside.
Are you messing with me?
I'm just trying to be nice.
To me and a ton of other girls.
Does that bother you?
It's a nice gesture, but I don't want it.
You're a lot more stubborn than those other girls.
And way more… witchy.
What are you doing?
I have a question for you.
I've gotta go.
Can I kiss you?
Yes.
Do you want to?
Ever done this before?
Are you sure?
Please.
Dinner's almost ready.
Where's Raquel?
She had to run back to school. She left some notes there.
-Want to stay for dinner? -What are you having?
Take the phone.
You know where to find me.
Asshole.
-Hello? Yosh-- -I'm not hungry, Mom.
-Raquel. -And I don't want to study.
-Raquel. -So, what happened with the notes?
We'll study another day, Yoshi. Sorry I wasted your time.
She wasn't really at school, was she?
It was like the whole city had synced together to get in Carla's way.
She was late again. "The more of a hurry you're in…"
WOW. SURE IT WASN'T A DREAM?
SOMETIMES I DREAM I'M FUCKING
He'd probably click his tongue…
BABE, I WAS WORRIED YOU WERE GONNA DIE A VIRGIN.
But in fact, she wasn't late as usual. She was extra late.
WELL, NOW YOU SEE I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF
…in one hand and her jacket in the other.
She ran, thinking about her dad…
EASY TO GET INTO TROUBLE, HARD TO GET OUT.
Raquel!
…pleased to see her arrive late, as he expected.
As those images flooded her mind, Carla took the rotary toward the hospital.
How many times had she spent Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday on that road?
When had it become an inevitable part of her life?
All this was bouncing around in her brain when her father called.
That "ring, ring" had also become the norm.
As much or more than…
Didn't think I'd see you here again.
You're determined.
I just came to get something.
-Seriously? No way. -Please!
Here they are.
Sami!
-Come on! -We're gonna play Never Have I Ever.
For real?
Raquel? What are you doing here? See?
Check out that blonde. Damn, is she hot.
-Guys, this is Raquel. -You okay?
The best neighbor ever.
-Hi there. -We were about to play Never Have I Ever.
Everyone knows how it goes?
Damn.
-She's hot, dude. -I call dibs.
-Check out those eyes. -This isn't a kids' game.
Let him drink.
He's a big boy.
You hear that, Apolo?
We playing or what?
Come on. Who's going first?
You, if you dare.
Fine.
-Never have I ever… run away from home. -Give it here.
Okay, off to a strong start.
-Like most people. -Sit down.
That's Sami and Marcos for you.
-Drink. -Just get married already.
Oh my God.
Never have I ever… broken anyone's heart.
What do you think, Sami?
-Did I break your heart? -I don't know.
-You tell me. -Drink up.
We're all gonna get drunk, except for these two.
Maybe because I'm not an asshole.
-Quit it! -Get lost, you pain in the ass.
Never have I ever spied on anyone.
-What? -Weird.
What the hell?
-Where'd that come from? -No idea, man.
Never have I ever
hooked up with anyone in this circle.
You better drink.
-These Hidalgos are something else! -Classic.
Never have I ever performed oral sex on a girl.
Well, cheers to the guys.
-Look at that. Ares Hidalgo. -You've never gone down on a girl?
-I call bullshit. -It just seems very intimate.
-Sure, sure. -Sorry, Mr. Intimate.
Never have I ever…
Surprise us.
…jumped in the pool drunk.
Get in there!
Sami, get Marcos!
-It's saltwater. -I wasn't lying about my chlorine allergy.
I didn't come here to swim. Where's my necklace?
Upstairs.
Is that you?
With my grandpa. It's an old photo.
I'll get you dry clothes. Be right back.
You can use this as a dress.
Ares,
how do you feel about me?
Everything's better with salt.
Sorry.
Ready?
-Good morning. -Morning.
Juice?
How are you?
Clear Ares's plate. He'll have breakfast later.
What are you doing?
Helping you escape.
Claudia.
Ares had to leave.
When will he be back?
Late.
Did he ask you to tell me that?
Do you really want to know?
Do you take milk in your coffee?
Have a nice day.
WE CAN TALK ABOUT ARES IF YOU WANT.
I'M AN IDIOT. THANKS 4 PUTTING UP WITH ME. LOVE YOU
LOVE YOU TOO
FROM DOWN HERE, YOUR ROOM ACTUALLY LOOKS CLEAN.
I don't know if you can handle this awesomeness I whipped up.
To us.
Hey! Don't drown all your sorrows in one go.
I see you found the bar and all.
Perfect timing as always, Daniela.
Enjoying the party?
Thanks for inviting us.
Technically, you invited yourselves--
Get lost.
-What? -I was saying, it's a great party.
Get lost.
Daniela!
Hey, guys.
-Did you invite him? -Of course not.
-Give us a minute. -I won't break any phones.
-I don't know what happened. -I know! C'mon.
-I didn't know how to tell you. -It's okay. Maybe he won't even come.
We came here to have a good time, okay?
-Okay. -Cool.
Let's go, then.
Hey, Dani.
Later, crazy fingers.
VALLE DEL TENAS HIGH SCHOOL
Yoshi!
Of all people, who would have guessed it would be you who saved the night?
Just so you know, the party isn't over yet.
I've got a surprise for you two!
I honestly didn't see us ending the night like this.
In our underwear?
Are the bubbles coming out?
Nope!
Just a sec. Almost got it.
It's nice here, just the two of us.
If you wanna come some other day, I'll put you on the list.
Oh, yeah?
I mean, I have lots of other girls lined up.
These days, being a virgin at 18 is almost exotic.
Yep. Turns out I'm a lucky girl.
Yeah. Lucky I'm wearing underpants today.
Can we be serious for a minute?
Depends on if this is a date date.
If people knew how great you are, you'd have half the school after you.
It's enough that you know.
You come up with the best plans.
-Are you okay? -Yep.
You sure?
Yoshi!
You still have your glasses on!
Yoshi, get out!
Yoshi! Hurry up! Get out! Quick!
-It's all shit! -Hurry!
Quick!
What's happening?
Sorry, I just wanted to put bubbles in the water!
Sorry! Run!
Take her home, okay?
What?
You don't want me to come up?
I'd like to.
Sorry.
455H0L3
I HATE U BECAUSE U MAKE ME FEEL STUFF
AND I DON'T WANT TO
Keys… here.
I put you here.
Shit.
Hey, cutie. Want us to take you somewhere?
Hop in. Don't be shy.
Oh my God! She's shitfaced.
Hey, we don't bite.
-Leave her alone. -Careful, Little Red Riding Hood!
There are wolves out on the prowl!
No.
What are you doing here?
So, did you have a good time?
-Go away. -Come on. Let's go.
-No. -Come on.
-No. -Let's go.
Ares!
I need to forget you. Not that I want to, okay?
-But I have to. -Sure.
I told you to go away.
Get some sleep.
-Sleep will help. -I'm not tired.
All right. Just lie there, then.
Tell me a story.
Tell me a story, and then don't ever come back.
I promise I won't write about it.
Once there was a boy…
who thought that his parents were the perfect couple
and that his home was the best in the world.
And what happened to that boy?
Well, his father went on business trips a lot
and left his wife and kids on their own.
One day, the boy came back early from school,
after getting an A-plus on a test.
His father was away on a trip, so he…
went looking for his mother.
He just wanted to make her proud.
So he went running into her bedroom,
but when he went in, she…
she was with another man.
The boy was afraid
that he'd lose the family he loved so much.
He told his brother.
Despite the boy's pleading, his brother told their father.
Their father called for the boy.
The boy couldn't stop crying.
So his father took him aside,
showed him pictures of women from all over the world,
and told him that he'd also met lots of people.
"Hasn't it worked out for us?"
he asked.
"Love makes us weak."
"That's why you're crying now."
The end.
You think love is a weakness?
It is.
Is that why you've never fallen in love?
I didn't say that.
So have you?
I think so.
Good morning.
You're gonna wear it out from reading it so much. Everything okay?
You can tell me later how you got inside.
-You left your keys here. -Not so loud, Mom.
Honey, for your first time getting drunk, you sure got wasted.
Breakfast is on the table. I'll get you an aspirin.
THIS MESSAGE WAS DELETED
WITCH - TYPING…
LEAVE ME ALONE
WITCH - TYPING…
ONLINE
Come in.
-So, we'll leave the sales forecast as is? -Yes, for now. Have a seat.
I always thought your high school sent us your grades
to remind us of how well they do their job
and to keep charging us tuition.
But today, I realized that's not why.
They send them to keep charging us even though we do all the work.
We have to call our kids into our offices
and tell them how, according to their recent grades,
they won't be able to handle their future responsibilities.
Ares…
You'll be joining the board of Alpha 3 and can't let us down.
Studying economics isn't easy, especially not at Stanford.
Years ago, you and I had
a serious chat.
Do you remember what we discussed?
-Remember, son? -I do.
Great.
Sleep around with as many women as you like.
But forget about that girl.
WITCH
-No, leave it to me. -What's this about?
-Those Valle losers. -Don't they have a gym?
They shut it down 'cause it's filled with shit.
-What kind of shit, man? -Like, literal shit.
-Haven't you seen Instagram? -What's up?
-Take a look. -Did you guys shit in the pool?
-Out of the way. -You pigs!
Pigs!
They're fucking gross.
Do they think this is their field?
Last I checked, San Gervasio isn't an orphanage.
They left it a total mess.
Come on! Let's go!
Let's move the ball!
Turn around!
Good. Keep going.
-Positions! -Come on!
-Pass it! -Come on!
Over here!
-Goal! -Yeah!
Come on!
WITCH!
Students only.
I want to have a quick word with someone. Then I'll leave.
-Don't push it. -It'll only take a minute. I promise.
-The security here-- -You didn't need to score for me.
-Raquel, I just wanted to-- -It wasn't necessary.
I've been thinking.
About what I did to you.
And I think I was wrong about you.
You're apologizing?
Yes.
I'm saying that… I want to do things right.
-If you want to. -What does that mean to you?
Asking you out on a date.
Asking me out on a date?
There's a costume party on Saturday. I thought we could go.
You treat me like shit, then show up, apologize,
and you think I'll just forget everything.
-Do you think I'm stupid? -No.
So what, then?
Raquel.
I've never felt this way.
And I understand how I made you feel.
If one day,
even if it's a long time from now, you want to start over…
let me know.
I'll be waiting for you.
I'm free Saturday evening.
You said you want to do things right.
Yoshi!
I need to study and can't focus in the library.
What's wrong?
You gonna date him?
He apologized.
And you believed him?
I won't let him hurt me.
Raquel, he already has. Can't you see?
He's using you.
Using me how?
I like him, and he likes me.
What do you want me to do?
You deserve better.
-He's so beneath you. -You don't know him.
I know you.
Much better than he ever will.
Just because I'm dating him doesn't mean you and I can't be friends.
Look, Raquel. I don't know if we were ever really friends.
I've always wanted more.
Yoshi…
And when he dumps you, like he's done to all the other girls he's been with,
don't expect me to pick up the pieces.
Because maybe, for the very first time, I won't be there.
KARMA'S A BITCH, GREEK GOD.
I'm heading out, Mom!
Have fun!
My costume's clearly a thousand times better than yours.
Let's get going.
Wasn't it the other way?
There's been a change of plans.
And what about the party?
I thought something more intimate would be better.
More intimate, like an office building?
Could be.
You bring all your dates here?
You're the first.
VIP pass to Olympus.
Not sure if it measures up to Olympus,
but it comes pretty close.
When did you set this up?
You're good at writing,
and I'm good at surprising you.
You think I'm a good writer?
It's too bad you don't show the world what you write.
Your dad wrote The Temple, right?
How many times have you read it?
Hundreds.
Still think it's good?
Very.
It should've been published.
Why wasn't it?
What's the plan?
Dinner.
And after that?
Then, whatever you want.
Want to go to prom with me?
Your school does prom?
My school's cooler than yours.
Okay.
I'll take that as a "yes."
Mind telling your brother why we're having a party next week?
Liuhao is now part of our client portfolio.
With them, we will double our current investments.
The party will attract customers, increase our visibility in the press--
What if Liuhao's upper management got a hold of this footage?
They might see us in a better light and do more business with us.
So, that's what you want to do with the company
after graduating from Stanford?
Great.
I'm not going to the US, Dad.
You have no clue
what it means to work hard to get what you want.
You don't have the slightest idea.
You're not wrong.
Ares!
Hey, don't cut in line.
Guys, keep those desserts coming.
My shift isn't over yet.
I'm here to stay.
With you.
I'm gonna pay my way through med school.
-Get in line. -I can't talk.
-I didn't come to talk to you. -Recycle the cups!
-I came to talk to her. -Okay, what's going on here?
Looks like you don't have as much experience as you said.
It's my first time doing this.
You want a medal?
Claudia.
I'm leaving, honey.
Where are you going, all dolled up?
To pick up guys.
-Are you working today? -Yeah, I'm catering.
I'll be home late, so don't wait up.
Love you.
Are you sure about this?
Of course. It's a family party, and you're my girlfriend.
It's a company party.
The family and company are the same to them.
They know I'm coming?
Don't worry.
Raquel!
I can't believe it.
I knew something was going on.
Mom, Dad. This is Raquel, my girlfriend.
-Pleased to meet you. -Lovely party.
This is a big step for Alpha 3, and we deserve something like this.
I believe you've already seen our offices.
Didn't we order cava?
-Yes. -The food's good, but the service…
It's not the usual caterer, is it?
-Cava? -So, what did you think?
It wasn't bad.
The tenor was really brilliant.
-Pisaroni? -Opera.
Palka.
When Johannes conducts, he really shines.
The Liceu is a beautiful place.
Mom, not everyone's been to the opera.
Oh, please.
You've never been to the Liceu?
-I'll be right back. -Careful!
Are you okay?
-Are you hurt? -Honey.
Leave me alone.
Apolo, the photographer.
-Tell the band to play. -Artemis, go with Rodrigo.
Raquel, wait!
-Wait! -Were you trying to humiliate me?
Raquel.
What's wrong?
They didn't even know I was coming. Why did you bring me here?
I didn't know your mom would be here.
Do you love me?
Are you okay?
-Do you like her? -I don't need your help.
If you did, you wouldn't make her come to these things.
You wanted to rub your rebel-son trophy in Dad's face.
Raquel isn't a trophy.
Since I had to come, I wanted her with me.
Did we force you to attend? You said you wanted to follow your own path.
You knew this would hurt her.
-I should've asked you. -You're embarrassing yourself.
-I never do anything right, huh? -You're a fry cook!
Who do you think you're fooling in that uniform?
It's almost offensive.
We are Alpha 3.
Artemis, Apolo, and you, Ares.
It's absurd to deny who you are.
What about you and Claudia?
Are you with her to rebel, or do you really love her?
Claudia and I are done.
Hello?
I brought dinner.
You probably didn't eat.
Well, it's all delicious.
Come on. There are plenty of leftovers.
You looked so pretty tonight…
Looks like the party went well.
How about a hot chocolate?
I'll make two.
Check me out! Get a load of this!
Wow. An A.
Yeah! Hey there, teach.
What the hell is he doing?
Are you insane?
Want to go to prom with me? I'll be the boyfriend you deserve.
Don't be so naive, Apolo. You're too young for me.
-But-- -It was just a fling, kid. Wake up.
I still have four minutes left on my break.
I took mine a while ago.
If Andrea sees you, she'll be pissed.
I'm sorry about the other day.
Sorry I slapped you.
Wanna hang later… Or tomorrow?
Tomorrow's prom.
Can I go?
If you don't want me to, fine. But I want to.
Honestly, I'd rather you didn't.
All right.
You going with Yoshi?
I think he likes you.
I need to get back inside. Are you staying here?
No. I think I'm going home.
I wish I could up and quit a job just like that.
Raquel.
What?
I gotta go. Want me to say something to Andrea?
No, I'll call her later.
Ciao.
-Hello. That's the cake, right? -Hi. Yeah.
Give me a minute. I'll go get your money.
The board members are very pleased with Artemis.
Clients see family as an asset. You'll see when you deal with them.
Sure, but that's still a long way off.
Well, time flies by at Stanford. Just ask your brother.
It was a great idea for you to plan the party.
Great job handling the catering incident with the press.
Rodrigo was delighted.
Rodrigo likes canapés. It's that simple.
Keep this up, and we'll have no problem bringing in Ares.
It's nine o'clock.
I can make dinner if you want.
What about prom?
Sorry, Mom.
It's all right.
I'm sorry about the other day. I was so stupid.
It's no big deal.
Yes, it is. I let myself get tricked.
Who tricked you? Ares?
No. I tricked myself into thinking it could work out.
Can't it?
No.
Do you know why Dad never published his novel?
Because no one wanted to publish it.
He never took it to a publisher.
That's not true.
He never had the courage.
You're lying.
He was a great writer,
but he never thought he was good enough.
I miss your father so much.
But please don't follow in his footsteps.
If you like Ares, stop making excuses and just tell him.
Are we expecting someone else?
It's not a good time.
-I need to talk to Ares. -Raquel!
Raquel!
I'll handle this.
Juan, would you serve us?
I'm sorry.
-We're having dinner. -Can I come in?
It would be a waste of time. Go home.
Ares!
And the desserts.
Don't worry, Claudia. Juan will do it.
I'm sorry for what I said!
This is a celebration.
Exactly.
Today's a day to celebrate.
That's all.
The food was delicious.
Who was that?
Where were we?
I NEED YOU, RAQUEL.
I'LL BE WAITING FOR YOU AT THE PROM.
We haven't finished dinner yet.
Apolo.
-A toast. -A toast.
To all good things to come.
Cheers.
WE'RE FINALLY OUTTA HERE
WELCOME TO PROM
Daniela, do you know where Ares is?
No idea, sweetie.
-What's wrong? -I have a boyfriend.
What do you mean?
He's a lot more handsome, smart, and everything.
So, where is he?
I don't know what I'm doing here.
Where's the prom?
Thanks.
Yoshi.
Best friend and future husband, right?
Raquel's lucky to have friends like you.
I mean, I never have.
Raquel's just another fling for you, isn't she?
You fuck, have fun, and move on.
I don't want to argue.
How many times are you gonna break her heart?
I'm here for her.
How many times?
-I need to speak to Raquel. -And if I don't let you?
You gonna bust my lip?
Or maybe you'd rather buy me a phone and then dump me.
But then you'll ask me out, say you've changed
and that you're sensitive now…
And then… you'll ghost.
That's your MO, and you'll keep on doing that at Stanford, am I right?
What are you doing? Hey!
If you care about her, leave her alone and stop hurting her.
You're right.
I've been an asshole.
But I can't just walk away.
I can't breathe without her, Yoshi.
I actually don't care if I can breathe, as long as she can.
Punch me.
Come on. That way, we're even.
Do it.
Raquel.
Raquel!
Yoshi!
You were right.
I'm sorry about these last few weeks.
You're the only one who's always been there.
And I couldn't see it.
I need to tell you something.
Ares is here.
We saw each other at the entrance. We fought, and he fell into the pool.
-The pool? -He's fine.
Ares!
Breathe.
Breathe. Help!
Help!
-Yoshi! -Grab this! Hold on tight!
Hello, everyone. Allow me to introduce you to my boyfriend, Apolo.
He's younger than me, which will be a plus when I'm old.
You'll be the world's prettiest grandma.
Let's go.
Since you came into his life, everything's gone wrong.
My daughter loves your son, Mr. Hidalgo.
-If you don't know what love is-- -Who are you--
Juan! Just shut up.
Hello. Good morning. Are you the Hidalgo family?
I'm Doctor Serra, from the team that's treating your son.
Ares experienced severe anaphylactic shock.
He's in the ICU right now…
IT ALL BEGAN WITH THE WI-FI PASSWORD.
I HAVE TO STOP TRICKING MYSELF…
We were told that love smells like roses. Truth is, it smells more like chlorine.
Or like a hospital and fear.
And anger. And helplessness.
But even with all that, I can't forget all we've been through together.
Every moment,
every corner,
all the windows.
Wake up and let me feel you in my arms again.
Let me caress your skin…
kiss your lips.
Anyone want to read their story?
-Let's see… -Wait. Raquel!
Wake up, and let's face our fears together.
-But that's not-- -We need to talk.
You made me believe in love.
So now, I just need love to believe in us.
What potion did you give me, witch?
Ares?
I hope it doesn't have any side effects.
How are you?
I love you, Raquel.
Who's laughing now, Greek god?
Ares spent another two weeks under observation and then returned home.
At home, all we did was make love.
You're going to be late!
On the bed, in the bathroom, in the kitchen.
We're coming!
At Fast Food and on the beach.
We spent all summer tangled up in each other.
Then, on the last day, we dragged out our goodbye a little too long.
Let's go.
Come on, honey.
What happened in the pool didn't just affect Ares.
Nearly losing their son shook the Hidalgos to their core.
You're a jerk.
Their priorities changed,
and Alpha 3 and the family finally became separate entities.
You're gonna be late.
Dad.
Mom, put this here.
After the scare and my visit,
they accepted the idea of Ares studying medicine.
He didn't want to go.
But I convinced him that, with his family on board,
he owed it to himself to study at the world's best medical school.
Safe trip!
While we all would've loved for it to have been in Barcelona,
unfortunately, it was in Stockholm.
So, after all we'd been through,
Ares moved 3,000 kilometers away to study what he had always dreamed of.
Sorry.
The day we said goodbye at the airport, I discovered that this story, our story,
had begun much earlier than I'd thought.
-I have a confession to make. -He told me.
Now?
I broke my Wi-Fi so I could talk to you.
What?
He told me just like that.
Revealing that secret was his gift to me. We kissed, and he left.
Come on, the plane won't wait!
I'll be back soon, witch.
I watched as he walked away, disappearing among the other travelers.
That's when I realized that love did believe in us.
It believed so much in what Ares and I had
that it taught us to let go.
I also gave him a farewell gift.
Something more tangible.
A small souvenir.
After all, by that point we both understood
that, sometimes, loving someone means knowing when to let them go.
Sacrifice is part of love, just like love is part of life.
Ares always says I taught him how to love,
but he taught me something even more important.
Ares taught me to believe in myself… and to be brave enough to actually do it.
THROUGH MY WINDOW RAQUEL MENDOZA
I'M GONNA KISS YOU ALL OVER
AND THEN WHAT?
I'd take your clothes off and lay you on the bed.
I'M NAKED AND LYING ON THE BED.
Imagine I'm there.
Imagine I'm by your side.
I start to move my hand up your thigh.
And then I stop between your legs.
Then I touch you gently.
I caress you up and down and, slowly,
I put my fingers inside you.
And then
we make love.
WEREN'T YOU NAKED?
Weren't you 3,000 kilometers away?
What are you doing here?
Are you here to give me my panties back?
I'm here for a new pair.
THANK YOU, VIRGIN OF THE SIX-PACK ABS
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ARIANA GODOY
Subtitle translation by: Meredith Cannella