During its broadcast, the telenovela became a hit among viewers due to its combination of humor, romance and drama with political and socio-cultural commentary.

At the time the telenovela was on air, Venezuela was going through a presidential recall referendum, and the media was heavily polarized.

The character of Olegario Pérez was seen as an alter-ego of then president Hugo Chávez, and events in the telenovela mirrored what was happening in the country.

The day she meets Diego Luján, the young heir of a cosmetic holding, she can't stop thinking of him.

But destiny is going to play its cards and the sudden encounter between Paula and Diego turns into a love story.

Diego promises Paula to cancel his engagement to Vicky and they both agree to meet at the airport to start a new life.

Without knowing that the woman is Paula, Diego helps his stepbrother writing love letters, choosing the flowers, the restaurants and the presents for him.