Beto dashes into the nightclub, searching like a lion for his little sister. He passes between the clubgoers, turning his head left and right, looking avidly to see if he can find Vera. The song "Caribean Queen" by Billy Ocean is pounding loudly in his eardrums."I wonder if she's already giving herself to some crazy guy in the bathrooms." He grunts.At the doors of the men's and women's bathrooms, there are indeed some couples making out each other. But Beto can't find his beloved sister. He feels a lump in his throat and his eyes become watery."She's gone... She's not here anymore!"*******************************************************Saturday. In Vera's apartment, the phone rings insistently. Vera appears in her nightgown, groggy with sleep and with her hand on her head. When she answers, she is not in a good mood. "Hello, who is this?"Teodoro answers bellowing from the other end, in his office, "Daughter! Thank God you are safe, sou

Moacyr is wearing a tie and a long-sleeved white social shirt. He opens the door for Adrian. Adrian is in his best black suit and tie.However, the best clothes do not give Adrian the best courage and determination. "Do you think I am doing the right thing in attending, Dad?"Moacyr pats his son on the shoulder, "Of course you do, sonny! I don't want you sitting alone in the corner of your house crying about what can't be remedied. Let's have some fun!"Adrian sits gloomily on the couch, "It's a strange place to cheer me up. A wedding."Moacyr sits down next to his son, he doesn't give up. "Adrian, it's usually at weddings that some people meet the love of their life. Imagine that could happen to you too!"Adrian looks schizophrenic, "What if I meet an interesting girl and start chatting with her, and in the middle of the conversation Romualdo or Tiago shows up and interrupts us and tells me to serve them snacks?"Moacyr snorts. This scratch

Melissa is waiting with Elisa in a room for the time to enter. She is checking her makeup in a little mirror. The door opens and Simeon appears."It's hard to say this, but it's time for me to give you to your man, dear daughter."Melissa smiles at her father, "Didn't Grandpa have to give Mommy to you? Please don't give me the classic 'it's different'."Simeon just laughs. Elisa helps Melissa get up and fix the train of her dress. They leave.********************************************************On the nave, everyone present takes their seats. Adrian sees Vera with Wallace from afar and assumes he is her older brother. The organ girl begins to play the classic wedding march and everyone stands. Josias's heart races. In the aisle, Melissa enters majestically. Everyone admires the white dress, the hair tied up in a bun, and the veil indicating the bride's unfeigned chastity. Dora already begins to cry.Simeon hands Melissa to Josias, and wh

The champagne bottle is in the bucket, it has been opened with a knife. On the bed, Josias and Melissa are sitting and toasting with their glasses."To the future, baby!" Josias declares."To the future." The two drink.After the sip is taken, Josias questions his wife, "Melissa, now can we talk about something that I'm still curious about? What happened to the ceremonial and so many exquisite things you and Elisa were preparing?"Melissa giggles before answering. "I said I wanted something simple and that I wouldn't even be at the party. Everything we had to do: photos, greeting guests, and catering, we did in the church. Ah, my darling, I couldn't stand the anxiety anymore!Josias smiles maliciously. "Be careful, my darling. Whoever hears you, will think you were too anxious for your honeymoon."Melissa rests her cup on one of the lampshade tables, "Not really. It's just that we've known each other since 1980 and had a four-year history of

Wallace approaches the family home. The song "Talking in your sleep" by The Romantics sets the mood in the living room. Isabel is sweeping the floor and is delighted to see her son approaching."Son! How are you, my champion?"Mother and son embrace."Mom, I don't want to interrupt your sweeping." Wallace frowns as he stays.Isabel, however, sits down on the couch. "Well, you enjoy it and give your old mother a rest. Your father and brother went to the bakery before it closes."Wallace sits down next to her. "Mother, I was informed yesterday by Vera that you have been visiting her to strengthen your friendship."Isabel is surprised for a few seconds before she replies. "Well... Yes, I got her phone number from Mr. Teodoro and visited her. We need to strengthen our daughter-in-law ties, I don't want to be the villain of the story." She giggles, "Did she complain about anything?"Wallace is quickly disconcerted. "No, no! I came here to