PLOT

Exposition – At the beginning of the story, Alfredo and Esperanza are engaged to be married. Their partnership is considered ideal by many. At Don Julian’s house Carmen was asking Don Julian about Alfredo Salas and Esperanza. Alfredo reminisces how she met Julia Salas.

Rising Action - One night, Alfredo goes to visit a neighboring judge with his father, Don Julian. There, he meets Julia, a young woman. All the time he was calling her Mrs. Del Valle which led to embarrassment. Alfredo continues to visit the judge, quickly developing feelings for Julia.

Climax - After the procession for The Lady of Sorrows Alfredo caught up with Julia. It was when Julia found out about Alfredo’s wedding so he congratulated him. Alfredo needs to make a very difficult situation. Would he choose what he “WANTS” to? Or would he choose what he “HAS” to?

Falling Action – Julia didn’t want Alfredo not to his understanding with Esperanza. She said goodbye, then Alfredo went to Esperanza. Esperanza soon confesses to Alfredo that she knew about his affair with Julia. In pursuit of his lust and heart’s content, she encourages him to cancel the wedding. However, the wedding goes ahead as scheduled and Alfred surrenders to reason.

Denouement - Despite his feelings for Julia, Alfredo marries Esperanza. Eight years later, he was searching for a lady named Brigida Samuy a lady important for his defense in court-in Sta. Cruz, Julia’s hometown. In there he meets Julia once again and found she’s still unmarried. At that point, he realizes that he is no longer in love with Julia and that what he once felt for her has become like a “dead star”.