Secrets of the Cactus Men
4| Nights Husband and Wife

Flores is still stirring. His anger did not subside, even though it was over. He waited for Philip who was cleaning up the stains on his suit, alone as he stared at the ceiling of the hotel corridor.

“Still waiting for Philip?” Jennifer's coming. He stood beside Flores who was looking at him indifferently.

Jennifer could smell her sister's annoyance. He took an empty seat and sat down beside her.

“You will only hurt each other if this is continuous, Flo.”

“Do not try to patronize me.” Flores won't take a headache. He closed his eyes, sighing harshly. “I won't divorce Philip no matter the reason.”

Jennifer laughs. “You sure?” tanyakanya.

He patted Flores on the shoulder. “In a moment they will act. They've not liked Philip since long ago.”

Flores opened his eyes. Jennifer looked at her seriously.

“Daddy and mommy I mean.” The woman smiled slanted. “You think they'll let Philip be with this family any longer?”

Flores would not answer. His heart was only wounded, the rest he could not define what feelings were actually lodged in his heart right now.

“Flo!” Jennifer turned her seat. “Conscious! Mommy and daddy aren't that nice people. You yourself know that, Flo.”

Flores finally opened his voice. “Philip has Elisa. I am not ...”

“They killed my angry lover.” Jennifer says. His eyes sparkled, sad mixed with anger when discussing his past. “You think they'll do what to Philip who keeps being stubborn?”

Flores is not warty. She was in front of Jennifer.

“Certify Philip in a good way, or he will die at the hands of our family, Flo.” Jennifer moved out of her place. “Elisa will also hurt.”

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Flores and Philip's House.

Philip stepped so carefully after getting out of the car. Elisha was asleep in his sleep. The man tried his hardest not to wake his daughter this time.

“I'll take Elisa to her room. You can rest.”

Flores did not answer Philip. He just walked away. This weirdness was felt by Philip since they came out of the hotel. Along the way Flores was completely unwilling to open his voice. He was silent, silent in his own atmosphere.

Flores went into his room, while Philip sent Elisha to sleep in a second-floor room.

Flores laid her body on the bed. He hasn't taken off his shoes, jacket, not even washed his face. The eyes are empty, with no meaning.

“I have to what?” flores muttered in the end. “Nearby shareholder meeting. Philip won't escape.”

“What?” Philip entered without a sound. His presence surprised Flores.

The two look at each other. A second without any sound.

Philip approached Flores after taking off his suit. He kept his distance, not out of reluctance, but Philip did not want his scent to spoil Flores' feelings more and more.

“You're mad at me?” ask Philip gently. He nudged the fingertips of his wife's fingers. “I'm sorry, Honey.”

“Why are you apologizing?” Flores snuffed with a ketus. “You're not wrong anything.”

Philip approached. “Then why is your face so moody?”

“Why did you do it?” Flores was already unable to withstand the turmoil in his heart. He never hated Philip. One word or one action this man had no one to hurt his feelings in the slightest. Only, Flores felt disappointed for no reason.

Philip looked on with incomprehension. He doubted himself if he concluded that he knew what made Flores so angry tonight.

Technically, Philip's heart was wounded. The Flores family has crossed the line.

Philip knew that Flores would not be able to keep up with this matter. They have been meeting a lot of disagreements lately.

“Philip, I need an explanation from you.” Flores is pressing her.

“Do you consider me what to ask for help from others?” ask again. “I'm your wife, right?”

Philip grabbed Flores by the shoulder, patting him with the tip of his finger. “Flo, I just don't want to disappoint you to me again.”

“I'm disappointed in you, Philip.” Flores removed Philip's finger from his shoulder. “You don't appreciate me at all.”

Flores took off his coat. He turned away from Philip this time. “You've never done this before, so why did you do it?”

Philip has no specific explanation. He just wants to change Flores' lies. Flores repeatedly admitted that Philip could afford expensive shoes and a brandy bag for him, but all of that was a lie.

“Why not answer?” Flores looked at Philip again. “You sure you still love me, Philip?”

Philip was one step closer to his wife. “Why did you ask that?”

“Clearly ...”

“You are more concerned with the thoughts of others than your own wife?” Flores won't budge. She looked at the coat her husband had taken off. His heart was wounded, it carried a bad memory in him.

Philip gave a rough sigh. “I'm not a rich man, Flores. I can't make you comfortable when I'm with me.”

“Who said?” Flores snaps. “Kata Rares? Jake's? Maya?” He mentioned one by one the suspects who had left wounds in his heart. “Jennifer?”

Philip sat down at the end of the bed. He looked at Flores with great frustration. “I did it so you wouldn't have to lie. Let me lie. I just want to fix everything, Flores.”

“You messed it up, Philip!” Flores squealing. His voice is higher than before. “You're messing things up now.”

Flores sat down by her husband's side. Again the woman rubbed her face violently.

“Philip, there will soon be a shareholder meeting ...” Flores looked at him. “However, you screwed everything up tonight.”

Philip smiled wryly. “I'll fix it.”

“How to?” Flores can't calm down. His eyes were filled with worry, no matter what. She looked at her husband a little bit. There will be no hope between the two from now on.

“Should I look for a new workplace?” Philip suddenly laughed. He crouched down in front of Flores. “How about starting to become an office job?”

Flores isn't sure. Which company would accept a man without a clear educational background?

“You're not sure of me?” Philip could read Flores' head. “I know, the last time I was rejected with harsh words and insults, Flo. However, for now ... I will fight.”

Philip pulled Flores' hand and grabbed it.

“For the sake of you and Elisa, I will fight once again and ...”

“Can you find your family?” Flores looks so resigned. “Maybe there's a bright spot if you're looking for them.”

Philip changed the way he looked. Slowly he let go of Flores' hand.

“I know if you ...”

“I'll take a shower, my body feels sticky.” Philip switched the conversation. Without waiting for approval, the man moved on and turned away from Flores.

"Ah, it always is! What's with his family?" flores looked at Philip's departure. "I wonder who Philip really is."

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