A Wife At Stake

The story

Episode 1

Laura and Mario have been a couple of street vendors for the past eight years, selling fruit and vegetables in the markets around Bria, a picturesque town in Puglia. Lately, Laura has been dreaming of opening her own shop right in the heart of town. After some searching, they find the perfect building — available as a life annuity. It’s a beautiful, well-located property, but unfortunately, just a bit out of their financial reach.
Mario hears about a game show that might give them the boost they need to secure a bank loan. Hosted by Canale 6, the show offers one female contestant a grand prize: 50,000 euros and a leading role in a brand-new TV series. The series stars a famous singer-turned-actor making his big comeback after a two-year break. The twist? The identity of the male lead remains a mystery until the show begins. The winner will play his wife.
At first, Laura is hesitant. But after a conversation with the property owner — and some encouragement from the town's mayor — she decides to give it a shot. Following a casting session in Naples, Laura is selected to join the show. She heads off to a secret location to film the first two episodes, alongside 19 other contestants, over the course of a week.

Episode 2

Episode 1 ended with an unpleasant surprise for Mario: the mysterious star is none other than Vincenzo Ecosibelo — a charming heartthrob he deeply despises. Due to Vincenzo’s troubled past and past allegations of domestic violence, Laura isn’t too fond of him either, despite having been a fan during his early career.
Over the course of the week, however, and after filming a key scene for the competition, Laura begins to see him in a different light. She learns more about his story and slowly reconsiders her opinion. It turns out Vincenzo had been the victim of a scandal-hungry tabloid press, and was fully acquitted in court — something few people ever knew, as the trial took place during his time away from the spotlight.
In person, he proves to be friendly and down-to-earth. Despite the constant attention he gets from the other female contestants, he remains neither flirtatious nor arrogant.
By the end of the second show, four finalists are announced — and Laura tops the list.

Episode 3

In Episode 3, Laura creates a sensation on the show by crafting hilarious fruit figurines. Her playful idea sparks a national trend — suddenly, every child in Italy wants to make one.
Vincenzo, no fool, sees the potential right away. He discreetly approaches Laura and asks if she’d be willing to join him in an upcoming ad campaign. At 5,000 euros a day, the offer is hard to turn down. But what will Mario think? Watching Laura spend more and more time with Vincenzo is starting to wear on him — but the money, and the building, weigh heavily on his mind...
In the end, he agrees to let Laura spend two days in Rome for a photo shoot with Vincenzo. It’s her first glimpse into a very different world — luxury hotels, the glamorous pace of advertising...
And through it all, she’s accompanied by a charming Vincenzo, who’s clearly becoming more and more interested in her.

Episode 4

Whether she likes it or not, the trip to Rome has left its mark on Laura — and now, she has to deal with the consequences. The four finalists must prepare for the final stage of the competition, which will determine the winner. Each contestant is required to shoot a few scenes in their hometown, to be judged by both a professional jury and the public.
The film crew arrives in Bria, welcomed by the mayor — and a surprising assistant: Gloria, the owner of the building Laura dreams of buying. It’s also the first meeting between Vincenzo and Mario. Given the stakes, Mario swallows his pride and hides his resentment — a wise move.
After a friendly lunch and the shooting of a short tourism promo — the mayor’s main reason for backing the project — Laura and Vincenzo begin filming their first real scene together. It ends with a romantic kiss.
And with that, Laura is faced with her first real choice. It won’t be the last. From here on, two key decisions will shape the rest of the story — and lead to four very different paths.

Episode 5

By the end of Episode 4, Laura had already been faced with an important decision: should she simulate the on-screen kisses, or allow real ones to make the scenes more believable — and give herself a fair shot at competing with the other finalists, especially Sofia?
The second day of filming brings a string of romantic scenes, and Vincenzo’s undeniable charm isn’t making things any easier. Laura finds herself unexpectedly stirred by emotions she thought long gone — remnants of her past as a devoted fan.
Two events further complicate the situation. First, a troubling revelation about Sofia’s behavior off-camera — her fiercest rival may not be playing entirely fair. Second, Mario’s growing discomfort: his childish reactions and thinly veiled jealousy begin to wear on Laura, especially in the face of her professional obligations and the increasing closeness between her and Vincenzo.
Now, Laura must make a second crucial choice — one that will define the direction of her story from here on out.

From Episode 6 onwards, the story branches out.

There are now four possible routes — each shaped by Laura’s two key decisions. Did she accept the real kisses during filming? Did she push back against Mario’s growing discomfort over her closeness with Vincenzo?

Four combinations. Four routes. Four stories — and four very different outcomes.

→ Downloads

EPISODE 6 FREE 

→ Gallery