Love and Fear

Unlike other women of her age, Alicia Benitez dreams of receiving a college education. Pascual, a wealthy and powerful man, is interested in Alicia. Simon confronts one of her best friends before he is poisoned.

Pascual hits Alicia because she did not make their marriage as a virgin. Simon believes he is guilty of his friend’s death; he finds comfort in alcohol. Alicia goes back to Pascual. Simon meets Alicia while working at a restaurant.

Pascual notices Simon’s interest in Alicia, and warns her about the consequences. When Pascual leaves to see a boxing match, Alicia spends her afternoon with Simon.

When Alicia arrives to Pascual’s hotel, he confronts her. Alicia gives up and decides to lose the love of her life. She discovers that Pascual has a lover— Ruby, one of the prostitutes who works at the town’s brothel.

Pascual tells Alicia that he will never let her go. Alicia becomes her ballet teacher’s assistant. Simon begins to work at a gym. Thiefs invade Pascual’s house.

Simon continues on with his life, but he cannot erase his memories of Alicia. Alicia discovers that Juana is part of a small group of women who unite to demand their suffrage rights.