Josias and Melissa enter the building. At the reception, Teodoro is not there, but the radio is on, air playing Blondie's song “Call Me”.“My mom loved the movie, 'The American Gigolo'.” Melissa says, “Have you seen it yet?”“I don't think there was time. The television must now have been stolen.” Josias speaks with a certain sadness.Melissa breaks the smile and regrets the question. She still thinks that Josias is a normal guy, with a normal life. She forgets that Josias is at missing with many belongings. If he is still buying clothes and personal items, it stands to reason that Josias is not going to have just a television.“Sorry, Josias, I didn't mean to upset you. I'm a fool.”“Nothing like that, Melissa,” He turns to her conscientiously, “I understand you. You never met anyone who had to run away with the clothes on his back to avoid being murdered.”

Josias inadvertently wets Pamela with the hose when he gestures for her to leave. Pamela screams, makes a scandal beyond proportions; because she wasn’t as drenched as she pretends.Uélton burst out laughing and caught the eye of the other masons. Josias turns to him and realizes that it was his friend who set this up.“Uélton, you shouldn't have done that!” Josias scolds him, but Uélton doesn't care.“That bore didn't leave here at all, I had to do something,” Uélton says between laughs.“You'll see!” Pamela screams with evident hate in her eyes. “I'm going to complain to my parents!”Romualdo approaches the scene of confusion. “What's going on here?”“That damn and clumsy bricklayer assistant wet me with the hose!” Pamela screams and points to Josias.“This girl came here to argue with me and she didn't want to leave, she

The voice of Simeão Campos, Melissa's father, sounded firm and protective to Josias's ears. Probably Simeão is thinking that it is Fabrício who is bothering him again, and that is why he is on a warning signal to protect his little princess.“Good night, this is Josias Rocha speaking.” Josias decides to speak immediately who he is to resolve any doubts, “Can I speak to Melissa?”“Don't you feel that you're too old to speak to my daughter?”Josias's voice was equally firm and serious, so Simeão thought he was talking to someone his age.“No sir!” Josias starts to laugh, “I'm your daughter's age. She knows me.”Simeão relaxes his shoulders and allows himself a light smile. This guy is different from the previous one; he has something good in him.“Sorry, but you spoke in a tone... do you live in the slum here?”“Yes, I live i

Josias goes up to his room and closes the door tightly. The indignation he felt for what he had just witnessed was immense. He leaves the balcony door open, as usual, and undresses to sleep with a frown. The image of that girl crying, trembling with fear and despair will be marked in his mind, perhaps for days.If he didn't interfere, that girl would be raped! Jeremiah was very smart; he was not drunk as she was. He must have done it on purpose: he gave her too much to drink while he still maintained certain sobriety to be in control of the situation. Yes, he could claim that he was also drunk, but the girl was so much more!Already lying on the bed and under the sheet, Josias started to meditate on other things, otherwise, he would not be able to sleep such was his revolt. He started to think about the meeting he will have tomorrow with Melissa. When he thinks of Melissa, he smiles and falls asleep.The next day, he wakes up, once again being guided by the rays

Josias is wearing the black T-shirt and jeans that were donated by Uélton's brother. He walks down the street and stays waiting for Melissa at the corner of Hope Street. Not far from him, a drunken customer at the corner bar slept shamefully on the sidewalk.“Boy, in that outfit, I already know there is going to be something serious. But, isn't it too early for parties?” Uélton asks.“Get out, boy.” Josias responds smilingly, “I'm going downtown with Melissa. We have a date.”“Are you going to have your first kiss in Central Square? There is a fountain that can give a very romantic mood.”Josias laughs and pats Uélton on the shoulder. “Who knows, but it's not in my plans. Not today. We're still getting to know each other better as friends.”“Um, this chat about 'we're friends'...”“Well, for you to see that we're getting to know each other bett