Mateo is a hardworking prepossessing early middle age man, he is the only son and successor of his late father Andrew Rodriguez the chief founder of ROD automobile company in Spain.
Mateo after the death of his father became the chief executive officer of his late father's company and has been doing exceedingly well.
His wealth and fame made him every woman's dream as they consider him a treasure island.
He is the eldest of his two sisters Maria Rodriquez and Lopez Rodriquez who are both married to men of means respectful.
Mateo has been married for three years to his beautiful wife Esmeralda Rodriguez and the two have been living together happily alongside Mateo's mom Teresa Rodriquez.
Act One Scene One
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UNVEIL
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A big vintage mansion in a wonderful setting beside the River Wyn.
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Woah! Something palatable is rousting my belly and I can already guess who is behind this flavorous pot of soup.
~Mateo
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Mateo tries to walk quietly into the kitchen.
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You still haven't learned how to be patient son, Come over here.
Food will be served in a few minutes.
~ Teresa
Am sorry Mom, I did not notice you when walking in.
How was your day?
~Mateo
Son it's been twenty years now, I have never changed my spot not for once. How do you still find it very difficult to look towards this end whenever you walk through that door?
With each day that passes, I see your father in you.
My day was fine, how about yours?
~Teresa
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She offers him a sip from her glass of wine.
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New contracts deals signed, Company production demand increasing, profits intensifying, so yeah my day at the office went smoothly.
And,... thanks but I do not relish your choice of wine.
~Mateo
Of course, I was certain you wouldn't enjoy my choice of wine, just like your late father it's whiskey or nothing.
~Teresa
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Teresa takes a brief trip down memory lane.
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Comm-on! Mom,
it's been over five years now.
~Mateo
It still feels like yesterday.
I miss him so much, I miss him every day, I wish this day had never come.
You know son, when you were born your father promised to celebrate every of your birthday together with our wedding anniversary.
~Teresa
I know Dad gave you so many reasons never to stop loving him even at death, but Mom you need to embrace a new life.
With that, I hope you won't object to celebrating my birthday with me and my wife this year again.
~Mateo
Son, you carry on with your celebration, agreeing to that will just bring back the memories of your late father.
~Teresa
How about you understand that your absence at my birthday celebrations hurt me, I mean it's been...
~Mateo
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Esmeralda walks in abruptly and interrupts the Mother and Son conversation.
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Seems you both are not done with your colloquy, anyway, dinner is served.
~Esmeralda
Really! Are you not going to greet your husband probably? Not even a how was your day? My lady
~Teresa
Maybe if you pay a little more attention to me your wife then I might start welcoming you properly.
~Esmeralda
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While Esmeralda walks away provoked, Teresa has few remarks to make about her.
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Okay! I get it.
I think the pregnancy hormones are starting to hurt my wife, don't you think so too Mother?
~Mateo
No! I don't.
Your wife Esmeralda has always been a malapert, self-assertive in a rude and overbearing way.
~Teresa
Comm-on! I understand you are not fond of my wife's mother, but those are mean things to say about her.
~Mateo
Fond of her?
OH! Please! I had a better choice for your son.
~Teresa
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They both proceed to the exquisite dining room made of superlative furnishings.
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Esmeralda Eve Rodriguez
Esmeralda is an astute and brave woman of early middle age, married to Mateo Rodriguez she is the last daughter of her father Fernando Reyes who is a five-star captain-general, and her mother Hannah Reyes a Chief Justice.
Esmeralda was inducted into the office of law by administration of oath after she graduated from law school, she is presently a celebrated patron for Game Woman a movement she spearheaded.
Act ONE scene two
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That was a mouth-watering cuisine my querida, hope my boy is kicking well.
~Mateo
I don't mind you giving your mother solace over the loss of her beloved husband, but I do have a big issue with you prioritizing her before me, especially when we both know she doesn't like me.
~Esmeralda
You need to stop seeing my mother as your enemy, these are false accusations. I believe my mother does not dislike you.
~Mateo
Or maybe she does not, maybe our marriage fills her with abhorrence.
Oh! Mateo!
Your dearest mother has always expressed her disapproval over your decision to choose me instead.
~Esmeralda
My querida, I still maintain that my mother does not oppose our marriage. You just need to put an end to the meshugaas in your head.
~Mateo
Foolish ideas? Right!
How about you buying your mother her own house?
~Esmeralda
What was that?
My mother is living in a different house. That will never happen!
My mother is going to stay in this house with us and no one, and absolutely no one will oppose that.
~Mateo
A feeling of déjà vu?
I have always known you love and cherish your family especially your mother so much, but darling we will be welcoming our first baby so I do not want your mom to taint this house with her presumptuous behavior.
~Esmeralda
Enough Esmeralda!!!
No more of your impertinence towards my mother, I warn you.
She stays in this house and you had better embrace the reality.
~Mateo
I was not expecting any better from a mommy boy. I just hope it does not get any worse from here.
~Esmeralda
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Esmeralda walks out of her matrimonial bedroom leaving Mateo to spend the night all alone as she sleeps in one of the guest rooms.
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