The Strange Deal

“What is happening?!” Felipe screamed in frustration, he just returned from a meeting with the people of the black market and it seemed like things did not go well, “Why are they doing this to me?!”

“What is the matter, dear?” Felipe’s wife asked. She immediately prepared a soothing tea for him.

“Those people!” Felipe said while still slumped on the couch, “They suddenly turned their backs on me!” Felipe’s wife remained silent. She knew what people Felipe meant, she has known it for a long time and tried to support him despite everything. But she also knew that this has been a long time coming. She despised what Felipe does but she still cares for him, if he learns his lesson this way, then it would be for the better, she just has to support him while he goes through this.

“They said they believed in me!” Felipe continued, this time he is looking at his wife. Desperation can be s