CAPÍTULO 3 - LA PLAÇA DEL DIAMANT

Chapter 3 - Natalia's Job and Meeting Quimet's Mother

In this chapter, Natalia is working at a pastry shop called "La Pastelería" where the owner has been making inappropriate advances towards the female employees. Quimet insists that Natalia should quit her job because of this, but she strongly opposes his suggestion.

Quimet's Concerns about Natalia's Job

• Quimet urges Natalia to leave her job at La Pastelería due to the owner's inappropriate behavior towards the staff.

• Natalia disagrees with Quimet and calls him exaggerated.

Reunion and Plans for the Future

• After not seeing each other for three weeks, Quimet expresses his desire to introduce Natalia to his mother, who has already heard about her.

• They come across a store selling aprons, and Quimet mentions that he would like to gift one to Natalia when they move in together and get married.

• Although Natalia doesn't like those aprons, Quimet reminds her that they remind him of his mother.

Visit to Quimet's Mother

• At Quimet's mother's house, they live separately as they are unable to coexist harmoniously.

• Natalia notices that the house is filled with bows everywhere.

• Quimet's mother gives a black bead rosary as a gift to Natalia and asks her questions about her work and household chores.

Syntek and Apartment Hunting

• They meet Syntek, a friend mentioned in the first chapter who works in a garage.

• Syntek informs them about an affordable apartment that needs renovation but could be a good place for Quimet and Natalia to move in.

• Both Quimet and Natalia are excited about the idea, especially because Natalia feels alienated living at home since her mother's death and her father's remarriage.

Possibility of Getting a Motorcycle

• Quimet suggests the possibility of buying a motorcycle that he promises to ride with Natalia across Spain.