An elderly woman's journey to sell an inherited house reveals hidden wealth and forces unlikely alliances.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Madrid Setup and Hiring
Eduvigis introduces her cursed glasses and decides to sell an inherited house. She places a newspaper advertisement seeking a maid and a chauffeur, prompting responses from Mercedes and Tony.
Key Events
Eldery Lady's Cursed Glasses — Eduvigis lives in Madrid with glasses that bring bad luck to those she looks at. Characters: EduvigisLocation: Madrid
Inherited House Motivation — Eduvigis decides to sell an inherited house to resolve financial matters. Characters: EduvigisLocation: Madrid
Newspaper Advertisement — Eduvigis places an ad seeking a maid and a chauffeur for the trip. Characters: EduvigisLocation: Madrid
Mercedes Answers Ad — Mercedes, a museum worker, responds to the job advertisement. Characters: MercedesLocation: Madrid Museum
Tony Answers Ad — Tony, a college student on summer break, responds to the same ad. Characters: TonyLocation: College Campus
Journey to Tenerife
Both applicants are hired despite their immediate mutual dislike. The trio embarks on a long road trip, navigating interpersonal friction and travel dynamics.
Key Events
Hiring Decision — Eduvigis hires both applicants despite their lack of prior connection. Characters: Eduvigis, Mercedes, TonyLocation: Madrid
Initial Friction — Mercedes and Tony immediately clash upon meeting and being hired together. Characters: Mercedes, TonyLocation: Madrid
Journey Begins — The trio departs Madrid in Eduvigis's car for the Canary Islands. Characters: Eduvigis, Mercedes, TonyLocation: Madrid to Canary Islands
Road Trip Dynamics — Tensions and interactions unfold during the long drive to Tenerife. Characters: Eduvigis, Mercedes, TonyLocation: Highway
Arrival in Tenerife — The group finally arrives at their destination in the Canary Islands. Characters: Eduvigis, Mercedes, TonyLocation: Tenerife
Property Discovery
Upon arriving in Tenerife, the group inspects the inherited house. Mercedes and Tony quickly notice a significant discrepancy between the property's appearance and its actual worth.
Key Events
Arrival in Tenerife — The group finally arrives at their destination in the Canary Islands. Characters: Eduvigis, Mercedes, TonyLocation: Tenerife
House Inspection — The trio inspects the inherited property Eduvigis intends to sell. Characters: Eduvigis, Mercedes, TonyLocation: Canary Islands House
Value Discrepancy Notice — Mercedes and Tony notice the house looks different from its true worth. Characters: Mercedes, TonyLocation: Canary Islands House
Investigation Begins — The two staff members begin investigating the property's actual condition. Characters: Mercedes, TonyLocation: Canary Islands House
Hidden Wealth Discovery — They uncover that the house is worth much more than advertised. Characters: Mercedes, TonyLocation: Canary Islands House
Eduvigis Unaware — Eduvigis remains unaware of the property's true market value. Characters: EduvigisLocation: Canary Islands House
Staff Dilemma — Mercedes and Tony face a moral choice regarding the house's value. Characters: Mercedes, TonyLocation: Canary Islands House
Value Revelation and Resolution
The staff uncovers the hidden wealth, faces a moral dilemma, and confronts Eduvigis. They adjust their strategy to maximize the sale price, ending the journey with renewed teamwork.
Key Events
Staff Dilemma — Mercedes and Tony face a moral choice regarding the house's value. Characters: Mercedes, TonyLocation: Canary Islands House
Internal Conflict — Their pre-existing friction intensifies over how to handle the discovery. Characters: Mercedes, TonyLocation: Canary Islands House
Eduvigis's Plan — Eduvigis prepares to proceed with the sale at the lower offered price. Characters: EduvigisLocation: Canary Islands House
Value Revelation to Employer — The staff confronts Eduvigis with the true valuation of the property. Characters: Mercedes, Tony, EduvigisLocation: Canary Islands House
Sale Strategy Shift — The group adjusts their approach to maximize the house's sale price. Characters: Eduvigis, Mercedes, TonyLocation: Canary Islands House
Teamwork Emerges — Mercedes and Tony set aside differences to assist Eduvigis. Characters: Mercedes, TonyLocation: Canary Islands House
Journey Conclusion — The trip concludes with the house sale process underway. Characters: Eduvigis, Mercedes, TonyLocation: Tenerife
Story Breakdown
Cursed Artifact Origin — Eduvigis's backstory involving inherited Egyptian crystal glasses that bring bad luck.
Egyptian Crystal Glasses — Mysterious artifact with supernatural properties.
Bad Luck Prophecy — Glasses cause misfortune to anyone Eduvigis looks at.
Madrid Employment Setup — The recruitment process for the Canary Islands trip.
Newspaper Advertisement — Eduvigis seeks a maid and chauffeur.
Dual Applicant Response — Mercedes and Tony independently apply for the positions.
Interpersonal Friction — Initial clashes between the two hired staff members.
Mercedes and Tony Clash — Immediate mutual dislike upon meeting.
Canary Islands Journey — The road trip dynamics and arrival at the destination.
Road Trip Dynamics — Ongoing tension and interactions during the drive.
Tenerife Arrival — The group reaches the house location.
Property Value Revelation — Discovery of the house's true market worth.
House Inspection — Initial walkthrough of the inherited property.
Hidden Wealth Discovery — Staff realizes the house exceeds its advertised value.
Moral Dilemma and Choice — Ethical considerations regarding the property's valuation.
Staff Internal Conflict — Friction intensifies over how to handle the truth.
Truth Confrontation — Mercedes and Tony reveal findings to Eduvigis.
Resolution and Adjustment — Final strategy shifts and team cohesion.
Sale Strategy Shift — Group adapts to maximize the house's sale price.
Teamwork Emergence — Mercedes and Tony collaborate effectively.
Eduvigis is an Eldery Lady who lives in Madrid, and visits bad luck on everyone that she looks at through glasses that her late husband gave her, which were made from crystals from an Egyptian Tomb. To arrange the sale of an inherited house, she must travel to the Canary Islands, and so puts an advert in a newspaper asking for a maid to accompany her, and a chauffeur to drive her car. Mercedes, a girl who works in a Museum in Madrid, and Tony, a student whose college has just started Summer vacation, answer the advert. Neither of them gets along with the other at all, but both are hired to make the trip with Eduvigis. Arriving in Tenerife, Mercedes and Tony discover that the house is worth much more than it appears, and much more than what is being offered.
