Ira is actually far too beautiful to be a bank manager, and Elisabeth only wants a mortgage from her: that's when love strikes like lightning. At first, Elisabeth's love seems hopeless, but then an unexpected encounter occurs, and soon the two become a couple. However, fate has several blows in store for them. Piet, Ira's former partner, suddenly reappears. And Ira unexpectedly receives a career opportunity that she cannot refuse. The physical distance only fuels the jealousy that is already present.