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No One Heard the Scream

- My plane takes off in two hours. - Elisa, always in a hurry.

It's the appointed time.

This morning, I made the wire transfer to your bank in Madrid.

I love your gentleness and reliability when you talk about these things.

Maybe one day I'll end up falling in love with you.

Come on. We don't need to get to that point.

I'm satisfied if you keep coming one weekend a month.

Take your ticket

for next month.

Attention: This is an alert to let you know flight 342 to Consentino Londres

has a two hour delay due to technical difficulties.

Thank you.

- Good afternoon, madam. At your service. - Good afternoon.

I want to cancel my ticket for the London flight. Please give me back my luggage.

The delay will be short. The flight will probably leave in one hour.

Anyway, I decided not to travel.

As you wish, madam. Can you give me the ticket?

Thank you.

Oh, I thought you were traveling, Miss Elisa!

I've decided not to go away this weekend.

- What?! - I've decided not to go away this weekend!

You're going to fly this weekend!

I saw your luggage in the car. Do you need some help?

No. But who knows, maybe I'll decide to go away.

You're going to leave? Okay. I thought you'd go away next week.

When does his wife return from the village?

Monday. The new tenants arrive this Monday! Apartment 3C was sold!

You won't be so isolated.

Glad to hear it. Empty or under-construction houses are depressing.

Yes, they seem like very nice people. They are very refined.

Okay, see you tomorrow.

You know it! If you need something, all you need to do is call!

Hi.

Good evening.

I thought you were away for the weekend.

Not this time. Is something broken?

A door bar lock. Someone may get locked in one day.

Be careful.

Well, the upside is that if I break this one, there's always the one you used.

Bye.

Come on, Miguel. Stop playing with the elevator. It's getting late.

Good night.

- Good night. - Good night.

- International? - Hello, ma'am.

May I help you?

Connect me with London, please.

- Number? -714-1121.

And your number, please.

279-7333.

- We'll let you know. - Okay, I'll wait.

Hello?

It's... It's Elisa.

Elisa! Are you in London?

I've just called and they told me your flight was delayed.

Look, I won't be going.

- You won't? But we'd already agreed. - I know but I won't be going.

You're joking. Even if you have more interesting plans,

- I've already made plans for us. - I'm sorry.

I'll warn you, it'll be a while before I get to Madrid.

I have to spend some more time in London.

I wanted to talk about that. Don't call me when you get back.

Any particular reason for this?

There isn't any reason I can explain. Just a sudden decision.

But...

It isn't important, Oscar. Believe me.

Listen to me, Elisa. You must remember...

Hey, are you listening?

I know you're there.

Listen, we have to talk. It's necessary.

You're being irrational. It's useless to lock the door.

Completely useless. Do you hear me?

I'll find a way for us to talk. Do you understand?

I'm sure. I'll find a way.

Please, you must listen to me.

What I've done isn't as horrible as you think.

You'll understand once I explain the facts to you. Open the door.

I have nothing against you.

Besides, I think a conversation is the only practical solution.

It's absurd that you won't let me in.

I'll get in anyway.

We're alone in the entire building.

At the moment, your apartment and mine are the only ones occupied.

The rest are offices and today's Saturday. You realize that?

Buildings under construction have their advantages,

but they also have some inconveniences.

Of course, I suppose you'll be reasonable, right?

Are you there? Do you hear me?

Please answer me.

Hello?

Hello?!

I'm glad you opened up. I would have hated to break the glass.

In this neighborhood, when something's broken

they take their time to come and repair it.

What are you going to do with me?

That's something I've wondered since I saw you in the lobby.

You have great whiskey. Really good.

Real life sometimes has the same solutions as in novels.

- Suppress the witness. - You're going to kill me, right?

That was my first thought.

But two dead bodies is a bit excessive, don't you think?

Well...

- There is a solution. - What?

You must be involved in all my actions from now on.

You're going to help me to get rid of my wife's corpse.

I came to the conclusion

that faking an accident in the elevator would be pretty obvious.

By contrast, if there isn't a corpse, there isn't a murder.

And if by some mistake the police find out about the crime,

you'll be my accomplice. Understand?

Not me.

Oh, yes, naturally.

You're intelligent enough to know that it's better be alive

and an accomplice to murder

than an innocent victim

and dead. Okay?

Please, don't waste any more time.

Get dressed, we have a lot to do.

Don't forget to close the door.

I am a perfect gentleman.

You're an elegant woman. Beautiful dress.

- A gift from an admirer? - Think what you want.

Well, let's get to work.

You already have tone in your phone, I put down mine.

Someone may call and we'll have to act normally.

But you won't do anything stupid, right?

Why did you take the shower curtain off?

We don't know the condition of the corpse.

I'll try to do all the unpleasant parts myself.

By the way, we'll need a scrub brush, water, and detergent.

If possible, biological detergent.

I don't have any of those things in my apartment.

The caretaker usually brings that stuff.

Well, I'm sure I can get those things at home.

Nuria was always concerned about the cleaning.

A wife always concerned about cleaning

absolutely everything.

That was one of the many reasons that forced me to...

Shut up!

Shut up, please.

I'll go to my apartment and get those things.

As we agreed, you won't try anything silly, right?

Police. Can I help you?

Don't interrupt me, please...

My address is...

- Hello? - Marmol building, Colonia del Este.

I witnessed a murder...

Police, hello?

And the killer is with me.

- Hurry up, please... - Hello?

This is the police.

Hello?

What? Making sure the line isn't dead, right?

Why did you force me to use violence?

I'm a peaceful man.

You're a killer and your plan is ruined.

I talked to the police. They're on their way.

Kill me if you dare.

You'll have to pay for two murders.

This is the mic from your phone.

Nobody heard you on the phone.

Do you understand? Absolutely no one.

As I supposed, poor Nuria's corpse must have hit the elevator shaft as she fell.

Poor thing... She was such a neat freak.

You can turn around if you need to.

I understand if you think it's unpleasant.

We have to continue on foot.

It's not convenient to keep using the elevator.

I'm afraid we're going to see something unpleasant.

You can stay here. It's okay as long as you're close enough for me to see you.

We have to put this in the trunk.

- Let's go get the car. - Is someone downstairs?

Go up.

- Make him go away. - Who's there?

Oh! Hello, Miss Elisa. Is something wrong?

No, a fuse blew, but I've already changed it.

Oh, I was worried. I saw a light in the cellar.

No, no! I've already fixed it. You can go now.

Oh sure, naturally! I can help you if you need me.

- Let's go down there. - No, I've already finished.

No, no, I'm not tired.

- I can help you with with it. - No, I don't need you! You can go now!

Okay, okay, madam. I understand. I'm at your service.

- See you tomorrow. - See you tomorrow.

That was very good behavior. Thanks.

- Now, move along. - I suppose we'll drive your car.

No.

Don't forget you're my accomplice.

We'll drive your car.

- Do you always use such a big suitcase? - No, I was planning to travel.

You're not thinking about using my suitcase for...

No, naturally. I was just asking out of curiosity. Don't be so sensitive.

If you tell me where we're going, I won't have to ask you at every turn.

To a place you know very well.

You bragged about having a motorboat and bungalow in San Juan's swamp.

I hope it wasn't just boasting.

It's true. But I don't understand why you're telling me this.

That motorboat will be very useful to us.

My wife and I never managed to have a good relationship.

Since our first year of marriage, I had a lover.

My wife was stupid, distrustful, with a nasty mind.

Incapable of feeling something beautiful.

You may ask, why did I marry her?

It was the most common story.

She was rich and I was in a job where few people make much money.

I'm a writer.

As you can see, I wasn't one of the chosen few who sell many editions.

My lover wasn't great but, in any case, much better than her.

At last, it has come to tonight's deal.

Be careful of your actions.

Go on 100 meters and stop the car next to the turn.

Keep calm, act normally.

One moment, please, the corporal is coming.

Go on.

Good evening. There's been an accident and the village ambulance isn't enough.

You must take some injured in your car to the first village you find.

Please, we need your cooperation.

Would you be so kind as to put that suitcase in the trunk?

That seat needs to be empty.

I'm afraid the suitcase doesn't fit. The trunk is packed with things.

With a little work, we'll find some space for it.

Listen, please get the suitcase out of the car.

Hurry up with the suitcase. We can't lose more time.

But I'm sure it won't fit.

Much better if I leave the suitcase here and pick it up later.

Is there any problem with us opening the trunk?

No, no. It's just a simple matter of space.

If we take out what's in the trunk, we'll be able to make some room.

- See? You're going to break what's inside. - No, no...

Do you need some help? The lady seems seriously injured.

That's it.

- My nerves almost betrayed me. - It's okay.

Thanks for not trying anything stupid.

Put it here.

Be careful.

- Slowly. - Take her legs.

- That's it. - Slowly, very slowly.

Good morning.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Agent, it's no trouble when it's about saving a human life.

What I regret is that we need some more of your time.

You must go through more inconvenience.

- What's it all about? - Just formalities. Come in, please.

The guard said just a couple minutes, but this is taking forever.

I understand, but you have to wait for the judge.

Judge?

The corpse inside the trunk has complicated everything.

But...

Sorry, I'm very busy. The judge will arrive soon.

- How did they find out? - Be calm.

Don't forget two things. First, you're my accomplice.

And second, I have a gun in my pocket.

Come in. Good afternoon.

I'm the examining magistrate. I suppose you're the ones who carried the dead body.

Well... um, I don't understand...

Of course, you couldn't know that.

The injured lady in your car was already dead when you arrived here.

What a tragedy. We noticed she wasn't doing well when we picked her up.

It's been an awful night. Anyway, we won't keep you long.

Just give us your address for the report.

Sure, no problem. Always a pleasure cooperating with the law.

I've been watching something weird for a while now.

- Oh, yeah? - Something dripping in the car's trunk.

It must be the brake fluid!

No, it's something coming from inside the trunk.

He's right, honey. It's the canned oil we put in the trunk.

It has a non-drip cap that may need adjustment.

If so, be careful. You'll damage what's inside.

It doesn't matter. What's there couldn't be more ruined.

Shall we go, honey?

Can you open the trunk?

How about we smoke a cigar first?

We can't really waste more time. It's already too late.

Well, take it.

I'm sure you're shocked at my behavior and my help.

You're behaving very well. Why?

You were right when you thought that I'd be the ideal accomplice,

and that you could get rid of your wife.

You're a decent, honest, and worthy man.

With an unattractive wife, but you're an honest, decent guy.

Then I show up, the woman who lives in unexplained luxury.

Although everybody makes assumptions.

And that decent man isn't so decent anymore.

He finds his wife less and less beautiful.

Less and less,

let's say, bearable.

I'm sure you'd be believed if you said you killed her because of me.

They'd even apologize to you.

I must say that I've been quite smart. I'm glad you're aware of that.

You don't have to trust so much in your talent.

Well, let's get to work.

We've lost a lot of time.

Hold my jacket.

Here's the gun.

But as always in such cases, with no bullets.

It happens all the time in movies and crime novels.

Don't play with the gun, you can blow a finger off.

What are you doing?

Think about it. We need something to tie up the legs.

That way.

- There, to the river's bend. - To the left?

Yes, to the left.

Elisa! Elisa!

Get me out of here!

Elisa!

Come back!

Elisa!

Come back!

Elisa!

Come back here!

Elisa...

Elisa...

No...

Please!

No!

Get me out of here! Please!

Get me out! We still can help each other!

Don't blame yourself, I scraped myself on the motor.

It would have been very easy to kill me. I can hardly swim.

You didn't need to attack me with the boat.

I realized that.

But I'm not a killer.

Why don't we go inside?

It's better if we get some rest before we go back.

You have a very beautiful house with everything you need.

- That motorcycle wasn't there earlier. - It's Toni's motorcycle.

Who's Toni?

Elisa...

- I thought you were in London. - Toni, this is Miguel.

Miguel, this is Toni.

- Hi, Ton|

Sorry, Elisa. If I had known that you were coming...

It doesn't matter, Toni.

- Is there some coffee? We'd like some. - Yes, I think so.

Cognac, too. A drink would do you good. What happened to you?

An accident?

No, it's just mud from the bank. Too slippery.

I think I know you from somewhere.

- Maybe? I'm not sure. - Miguel is my only neighbor.

- Oh, of course, at the elevator. - What's that?

Yes, at the elevator. We might have met each other.

It's possible.

You must be uncomfortable in those wet trousers.

Elisa and I can go out while you dry yourself.

There are some towels in the bathroom.

Doesn't bother me. Besides, it's a very hot day.

As you wish. It was only an excuse for Elisa and I to talk in private.

Shall we go, Elisa?

I suppose that's not a problem for you.

You can relax now, completely relax.

I'll leave you the car keys.

I wouldn't ride Toni's motorcycle even with Jack the Ripper chasing me.

Why did you leave him the car keys?

- What game is this? - It was a joke.

Why is he so wet? What happened to him?

He already told you. He slipped in the mud.

- There's something strange going on. - Why do you think so?

I don't know. This guy isn't like your usual companions.

Oh, and something else... Why didn't you go to London?

You've ruined it, Toni. For once I was excited that you were jealous.

Elisa, you know those trips to London are very important for both of us.

Why are we fooling ourselves?

Yes, you're right.

- Why are we fooling ourselves? - You want to be alone with him, right?

Very well.

I'll grab my clothes and go to the other side of the lake.

I fancy going for a swim.

Let's go.

My... My aunt, told me that you need to talk about business.

- I'll go for a swim in the lake. - That's right, boy.

- I guarantee you, the water is cold here. - Well, have a good time.

You have a very grown-up nephew.

You care a lot for a nephew like that, right?

You care enough to take precautions

to not involve him in a situation like this, right?

Yes, that's true.

- Nobody answers the phone. - Hold on, they must be sleeping.

They answered.

Hi, is this the Miguel Cener residence?

I'm calling from the police department.

No, nothing happened. Don't worry.

I wanted him to know that he should come to court on the 11th to give evidence.

Yes, Mr. Cener and his wife transported some injured people.

One of the injured died on the road.

What?

It wasn't his wife, the companion?

Well, I mean, the lady who was with him.

Anyway, give him the message.

Okay, thank you. Goodbye.

It seems he's going to have a surprise when he gets home.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello? Hello?!

Wrong number.

Don't touch it. It'll get infected.

When you get home, I'll give you rubbing alcohol.

How does it look?

Come on. Don't be stubborn.

I'll go to my apartment.

- Someone may call. - I suppose the game's over, right?

Yes, for the time being. Why don't you get some sleep?

- I'll come back later. - What for?

We have to keep in touch. Complications may come up.

Well, if there's no other choice...

There are still some issues between us.

Let's skip the formality. That's how it is between good neighbors, right?

Do you think there's enough confidence between us?

- What should I do? Answer it? - Of course.

Behave naturally.

Good afternoon. This morning they called asking for your chalet's phone number,

and since you gave it to me once, in case something happens...

You don't remember? That cousin of yours who came to visit you so often.

Okay, okay...

Well, they phoned this morning and I gave them your number.

- You don't mind, do you? - Male or female?

- What did you say? - Was it a man or a woman?

A woman, I perfectly heard!

Please, if they call again, don't give out my number.

Well... Sorry if I interrupted. I just wanted to let you know.

Thank you. See you tomorrow.

No problem. At your service.

It was the caretaker.

- Yes, I heard. - He saw your jacket on the sofa.

My mistake.

He's seen me with that jacket several times.

Now, he can only think about two things:

That I'm not away for the weekend,

and that we are lovers.

- Neither of those things worry me. - Not you.

It may not worry you.

As for me, I'm going to destroy the jacket.

I'll go to my place.

Both of us need to rest.

- Who is it? - Open up. It's me.

- How did you sleep? - You woke me up.

How are you?

- What time is it? - Eight o'clock.

I could say I came here to keep an eye on you. Just for precaution.

The truth is... I wanted to be with you.

I would have preferred getting some sleep until tomorrow.

Didn't you feel an urge to see me?

No.

You wish to never see me again, right?

Do you think there's a reason for you to have my sympathy?

I experienced the worst hours of my life with you.

You know,

you have a talent for lying.

- Why do you say that? - Yes, with great ease.

You lied to the caretaker, you lied to the police, even to the judge.

You deceived me when you really wanted to kill me.

And you fooled me again when you rescued me like a compassionate heroine.

Now you act cold and full of resentment.

And that one

is your biggest lie.

Leave me.

Why?

Don't try it again.

But why?

I don't understand why you're so upset.

For you, this is like every other day.

Elisa, I'm sorry.

Please...

I didn't mean to offend you.

Look, we can go to dinner at some quiet place, where nobody will see us.

Then we can have a drink at some club.

I promise I'll be kind. Do you want to?

I promise, really.

- To cynicism. - A strange toast.

It's a sincere toast.

- Do you know why we're cynical? - Why?

Because we don't have the opportunity to tell the truth. It wouldn't be worthwhile.

We are just what we're allowed to be.

I never ask forgiveness for myself.

Once, I read... I don't remember who said it...

However much someone tries to divide humanity,

in the end, there are just two different kind of human beings.

Those who buy and those who sell.

We belong to the last group.

And sincerity was never a salesman's virtue.

It would have been much better if we went to a noisier club.

With dancing couples and dizzy, flashy lights.

- Why? - We'd become giddy.

- I'm already confused. - I don't think so.

Why do you think we're here?

Because we're both afraid.

We don't want to go back to that house and find ourselves alone with the night...

And with the shadow of death in every corner.

- I don't believe in ghosts. - I do.

But what we really fear is being alone with ourselves

and realizing we're a couple of monsters.

So cold and insensitive. Capable of playing with death without the slightest qualm.

Capable of playing with fear without being afraid.

What would you like to drink?

She's over there. You weren't expecting her, right?

Why not? I already knew she wasn't in London.

I'll have my usual drink.

She's with a new guy.

He doesn't look trustworthy. Keep an eye on her.

There's your nephew.

Is that why you brought me here? You wanted to see him.

I'm not sure. Maybe.

He's too young. Right?

Yes, intensely young.

You've known him long?

Only a year.

Do you like him, or do you need him?

I simply like him. I like him.

Why don't you tell me about your lover?

You told me in the car that there's not much to her.

Yes, exactly.

My lover was ugly,

with bulging eyes, a big nose.

But I found in her what Nuria lacked.

And that's why you love her, despite her bulging eyes, big nose?

Love her in the usual sense? Well, no.

If suddenly someone told me that this girl had vanished forever

or she died, I'd regret it while I smoked a cigar or drank some whiskey.

Then I'd forget her.

Forever, as it wasn't important.

You give the impression of being incapable of love.

Maybe you're right.

When I was young and dreamed of being a famous writer,

and imagined bookstores full of my books,

I really wanted that illusion.

I also fought for many ideals I believed in.

I risked myself.

But...

Bookstores never sold many of my books

and those ideals became silent.

Hi.

- Hi, Toni. - Am I bothering you?

- No, not all. We were leaving. - Yes, we were leaving.

You're going to think I'm annoying, but I need to talk with Elisa again, in private.

Sure, you're her nephew and I don't want to intrude on a family discussion.

Should I leave?

No, wait here. I'll go to the bar with Toni.

You're still sleeping with this guy, Elisa? What's wrong?

You never dedicated yourself to "entertaining” neighbors.

Don't be such a pain. Nothing has happened.

- Is that what you wanted to tell me? - No. Tomorrow is the 26th.

So what?

The payment. It's due for the motorcycle.

- How much is it? - 20,000

Shit, Toni!

- It's more expensive each time! - If you don't want to help, just tell me!

Yes, Toni... I'll give it to you.

I'll leave a check in the caretaker's office.

It's not necessary.

- Can I go up to your apartment? - No, you can't.

- Why not? - I don't want you to come ever again.

And you say it just like that?

Just like that.

- Like it all began. - But Elisa...

Look, Toni...

You're young and attractive.

I know how it is to be young and attractive.

You can have whatever you want.

But not me.

This guy has seemed suspicious since the first time I saw him.

Don't fool yourself, Elisa.

You'll go back to the London guy and to me.

Put it on my check, Raul. Along with their drinks, too.

- Something else to drink, Miss Elisa? - No.

Tell the manager not to worry about Toni's check.

- He'll probably pay tomorrow. - Don't worry. Toni is a good customer.

A very good customer.

Let's go home.

I like candles, that half-light.

Like in a ghost's party.

Full of nostalgia. Even nostalgia for those things we never lived.

Anyone would say that what unites us is just a minor affair.

But you have committed a crime.

I'm not a murderer.

Well, I mean...

You don't know what it's like to feel like a bought object,

continually stalked by someone's eyes, always too wrapped up in her property.

Hate grows day by day, second after second, until it explodes.

It's inevitable.

Men have always shared with me their moments of recreation, joy, and rest.

It was different with you.

I had to help you and even protect you.

- What is that? - Two sleeping pills.

Those things aren't good for you.

I always wanted to stop taking these. Maybe from now on, I will.

You're going to take two pills?

Yes, I want to sleep deeply. Get drowsy and sleep for hours.

Nuria...

Finally, you have woken up. I was thinking you never would.

I saw your sleeping pills on the vanity table.

I allowed myself to tear off the label so I'd remember your name.

Because, of course, one can't doubt your potency.

There's no reason to be afraid. I'm not a ghost.

Really, I understand your surprise.

Like me, I can see you're not used to surprises.

I have to admit that I love surprises.

I'm fascinated by them.

That's why this Saturday, without him knowing, I came back from my holiday.

I had a feeling that I had something very important to do.

You're not married, my friend.

When a wife returns from holiday, she must do the cleaning.

I can't understand how you were capable of doing it.

I should have killed both of you.

And now? What are we going to do?

What are you going to do? Because this is all your fault.

You just had to show up and see him.

Don't blame yourself, dear. He always had trouble with the simplest things.

He was so impulsive.

I can't understand why you killed him.

You loved him.

Maybe what I did was just finishing an incomplete job.

Did you know about us?

About you and him, him and her, and all the others.

Poor deluded boy! He tried to convince me that I had to stay away on Sunday.

That way, you wouldn't hear me in the apartment.

Of course, I had to keep an eye on you.

It was a security precaution.

He wasn't only cynical but also stupid.

If you only knew how convincing he was when he talked about getting rid of you.

Shut up!

Didn't you have enough proof of his cynicism?

One thing is certain, he was sincere.

When he told me that you were the one he'd killed,

he wasn't lying.

With every single word, every desire,

he really was killing you.

Let's not discuss that, my dear.

Right now, I'd like to make you breakfast.

Let's see, what do you want? Tea, coffee?

Come on, tell me, what do you fancy? What do you want?

Better eat something because now, my friend,

you have to help me to make that corpse disappear.

After all, you've had good training.

But... no one heard the scream

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