Susana Page #4

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If he was rude it's your own fault.

You are always on top of him...

- How can you say that?

- Leave him alone!

He's not a colt anymore,

he can run on his own.

Besides, he's of good breeding.

Men are always protecting

each other,

but you don't know how lonely

a mother can feel when...

If only we had a daughter...

What's this handkerchief

doing here?

What handkerchief?

What do I know?

It's the one I gave

Susana yesterday.

How did it end up in here?

Did you bring it?

Me? Why me? Are you going

to treat me like Alberto now...

with those annoying questions?

Why are you acting this way?

Your accusations have me fed up.

"What's this handkerchief doing here?

Did you bring it?"

I don't need this at my age.

I didn't do anything to make you

think I'm accusing you.

Sure, as a typical woman you ask

innocent loaded questions...

and then you say it was nothing.

Women!

Men!

Good afternoon, boss.

You need more lambs?

No, these are enough.

We should try with just a few

before vaccinating the whole herd.

Beg your pardon, boss.

What is that?

Vitamins, they make animals

and people stronger.

That's amazing. I wish

they had a vita...

One ofthose for bad mood.

Not for me, for my old lady.

Science would really

be wonderful then.

All right, boss.

If you'll excuse me.

Go ahead.

- Good morning, boss.

- Good morning.

This is from Mr. Severiano.

Just a moment, Jesus.

Or is someone waiting foryou?

My duties, as usual.

May I help you?

I was just wondering what

duties you're referring to.

Professional or personal ones.

I don't know what you mean,

but work comes first.

Are you sure?

I am.

You are not?

I have my doubts.

Listen, youngster,

let's grab this bull by the homs.

Have I done anything or are

you not happy about something?

The bull you grab by the horns,

and how do you grab the cows?

- By surprise ortreason?

- Wait a moment.

I am very fond of yourfamily,

and they've helped me a lot...

but I won't let you insult me

or question my manhood.

I won't let you question

my manhood either,

but my father gives you orders

and pays you to follow them.

You better do it oryou might get

your other hand hurt.

Alberto...

I had a hunch you'd come.

Really? But you probably

don't know why I came.

To tell you I'm not ready

to do as you please.

Really? You're brave.

You probably don't talk like that

to the boss's son.

Watch out, Susana.

You can't mess with me.

You got what you wanted

the other day, didn't you?

You think you'll get anything else?

Leave me alone!

I'm not as weak as you think.

That's why I like you more

and more.

I can't sleep thinking about you,

I can't work or do anything.

But if you don't make it up to me...

What? You'll tell the boss

all you know about me?

Sure, tell him. And tell him why

you kept it a secret.

They'll get rid of both of us

and you'll never see me again.

No, not that.

I need you near me,

to breath your scent, see you...

Let go of me!

Rememberthis is my only home.

If I lose this...

Come with me.

Come with me, girl.

You're insane. I don't belong to any

man norto his desires.

If you behave, we can find a way.

If you don't...

You got me, you little devil.

I'll do anything you say.

But let me kiss you, please.

- Not now.

- Right now.

Don't tell me you're afraid

of getting caught.

Afraid? I just don't want to.

Let go!

Let me go!

Let go!

- Let go!

- What's going on?

That's how you obey my orders?

That's how you repay me

forthe help and trust...

I've placed on you for so long?

- Boss, I...

- Be quiet!

And get out of here.

When I retum to the farm

you better be gone oryou'll regret it.

Did you hear? Go on!

I didn't want this to happen,

but it's not my fault.

Please, believe me.

I better leave.

Don't cry, girl. Get up.

You're not leaving.

I don't know what to do, sir.

It's always the same with me.

I don't even look at them.

I want to live in peace and be happy

as I was before this...

Don't mention him.

You'll stay here and I'll make sure

no one bothers you again.

I'll do anything you want,

I'll work nonstop.

I'll hide in a comerwhere

no one will see me...

so I can live near...

Near a man as good as you.

It's all right, Susana.

You've never felt protected

until this moment, right?

- I promise I'll protect you.

- You're so good, sir.

Stand up.

You're the only man that has

ever spoken to me like that.

Go do your chores, tonight

I'll be back from town.

I'll ask my wife to give you

a safer job...

so you're not exposed

to these perils.

Go on now.

Why are you working so hard

and so quietly, Felisa?

Hard as usual and quietly

by force...

not to cause you a headache.

- What are you talking about?

- Nothing.

But this house is always

full of news.

When it's not the sick mare,

it's the devil coming to stay...

or Jesus leaving the hacienda.

Heavens, I've said it!

Jesus is leaving?

That's not possible? Why?

He's in the courtyard

with all his things.

Without even saying goodbye?

That's not right.

- What happened?

- Ask Susana.

Come here.

Is it true you're leaving?

Not by my own free will.

Mr. Guadalupe doesn't want me

to stay here.

He probably scolded you

for something stupid.

You know him. Tell me what

happened and I'll fix it.

You better ask him.

I get a knot in my throat just thinking

of leaving this place.

You've been so good to me.

Goodbye, madam.

And thank you foryour kindness.

Didn't I tell you? I slaved making

his favorite dish...

and he won't even touch it.

It's true, Alberto.

What's the matter?

Eating so little and studying so much

his brain will turn to mush.

What the hell! I said it.

You're responsible

for spoiling him so much.

If he was my son...

Not even Felisa's rants

make you laugh.

Something is wnong

and I don't like that.

You will eat for me and tell me

about it as you eat.

I will sit right beside you.

I'm not hungry, mother,

that's all.

It's about time you and I

had a good chat.

I suffer seeing you like this,

so talk to me if you love me.

I have nothing to say, I'm fine.

You used to confide in me.

You'd tell me everything.

Who can understand you better

than I? Come on, son.

It's nothing. Just a headache I've had

since last night.

In that case I'll get you

an aspirin.

Wait, mother.

I already took an aspirin.

I better lay down.

There's nothing like rest

to cure a headache.

And nothing like opening up

to cure otherthings.

Good night, son.

It's me, Susana, Alberto.

Open up.

Don't come in.

- Here are yourthings.

- Finally.

I was getting worried about you.

Did something happen?

What could have happened?

I was just busy.

I was in town, I checked the ravine

stables, and did otherthings.

And Alberto?

He had a headache and that

gets him into a terrible mood.

He went to bed early.

I know you're never unfair,

but why did you fire Jesus?

If you know that, you know why.

You must have asked him.

He left without saying.

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