Flavia visits Teodoro’s building to talk to Christina about the party Uélton wants to throw to honor Josias. As a tradition, the lobby radio is on and playing the song "My Lovin' (You’re Never Gonna Get It) by En Vogue."Cristina, you and Moacyr are invited to the welcome party my husband is giving to Josias.""Oh, thank you so much." Cristina smiles, "I didn’t know there was still time to celebrate. Does that mean that his marriage with Melissa will continue?"Because Uélton said it was a 'sacred secret', Flávia disguises it, "I haven’t talked to Melissa about it yet.""I remember that she had decided to forgive him before the accident. She didn’t even have time to announce it to the press." Cristina sighs."And of course, Josias will also want to celebrate your victory over the coma." Flavia changes the subject, "And also the fact that Adrian is in jail."Cristina gets tense, "Today is the verdict, but I’ve had Miguel Damascene represent me.""I understand." Flavia has a mental snap
Tiago has his hand in his mouth to keep everyone from hearing his laughter. Octavio approaches him and pokes him in the back.Tiago gets scared."Oh, it’s you." He talks low."What are you doing at the door?" Octavio thinks it’s funny."I am listening to Josias peel the farmer who tried to kidnap him," Tiago speaks with pride."Did the idiot dare to come here, right into the birdcage trap?" Octavio also holds on to not laughing."Some people think they’re too smart," Tiago concludes and decides to stop spying on the conversation.Inside the presidential room, Ephraim is already fearing for his life."What do you want from me, you insolent? Will you order your agents to kill me?"Josias smiled devilishly, "No, getting your 'pure' daughter pregnant was revenge enough. Of course, I need to keep my life in order.""What do you mean?""I want to take over my son. I am aware that he bears my name. Kate will divorce Jock and move in with me."Ephraim raises his eyebrows, "Wait, then you’ll t
In the presidential room of Rocha Constructions, Ephraim already has watery eyes."You are a cruel man, Josias Rocha. If I had a crystal ball, I would never have tried to help you.""You should have left me where I was, in your brother’s house!" Josias shouted, "Perhaps your daughter would marry virgin to Frederick since he was the one she liked to spy skinny dipping in the stream."Ephraim is already stuttering with so much anger, "Stop... stop calling my daughter...""Ah, you know what, Ephraim?" Josias doesn’t even call him by his last name anymore, "Go, this meeting is over. Tell your daughter to annul the marriage because I don’t live with a married woman. Jock will have to conform himself.""So that’s it? You think this story is over?"Impatient, Josias opens one of the drawers and removes from it the large binder that the Bento brothers arranged with numerous irregularities and crimes committed by Ephraim to be the so-powerful farmer of Viana rural zone.Ephraim feels his eyes
At Crystal Blue, Josias is celebrating with Tiago and Octavio the outcome of the plan."Gentlemen, today is on me!" Josias declares full of pride in himself."I’ll have fettuccini today" Octavio picks the dish.Benjamin approaches with the waiter’s costume and the notepad, "What can I get for you, gentlemen?""Ben!" Josias greets him, "How’s the waiter's service?""Living and learning. I’m enjoying it a lot, Josias. Hello, gentlemen."Tiago and Octavio tell the orders and Benjamin notes them carefully. Josias chooses lasagna to Bolognese and dry wine."Good choice, Josias. May I know the reason for the celebration?" Ben asks without being nosy."We can say I defeated yet another enemy, Ben." Josias winks at him.Benjamin smiles and retires to take the orders.Octavio asks him, "Are you really going to live with Josias Junior’s mother?""I’ll only endure her for the sake of my son." Josias responds seriously, "I do not extend the invitation to Angela because: first, she took advantage
In the Rocha penthouse, Melissa is standing next to the radio that plays "One" by U2.Elza approaches her from the kitchen, "Lilian is preparing sponge cake. When it is ready, she’ll call us. Let’s talk, my daughter-in-law?"Melissa and Elza each sit on a couch."I don’t know until when you can call me daughter-in-law." Melissa is sorry.Elza wiggles with disgust, "I will tell you straight away that I will accept no other in your place. Josias has enough trouble getting two children out of wedlock. I’m praying he won’t marry any of the mothers.""Can we call them 'mothers'?" Melissa narrows her eyes, "Both are hopeful of using their children to trap Josias into a profitable marriage.""Daughter, I am very ashamed." Elza comments, "You know I have always supported my son in everything, but now...""Elza, I don’t want you to hate your son." Melissa smiles softly, "I understand what a mother’s heart is like. We go through extreme situations with unexpected results. Ten years ago I never
The day of the feast in honor of Josias arrived. Now Ben will be able to eat the expected pie.In the Rocha penthouse, Melissa appears in the living room in a simple, grape-colored dress with a belt around her waist. Nothing too fussy; today the moment is casual.The sun sets outside. After admiring the horizon, Melissa turns to the radio and turns it on. The song "Am I the Same Girl" by Swing Out Sister makes her meditate.No, Melissa is not the same girl as before!A lot has changed in these twelve years, from the first moment that Josias helped her with R$2.00 to pay for that bottle of shampoo...Ernesto and Lilian approach her. Lilian is also wearing casual clothes, not her maid's uniform."Mrs. Rocha, everything is ready," Lillian informs her."Thank you, Lilian. Now we just have to welcome the guests and have fun." Melissa smiles at them.Carlos comes with Alan and Caroline, one in each of his hands."We brought grandpa to the party, Mom!" Alan prides himself as if he were comin
Melissa opens the door and welcomes Vernon and Elza."Good night, Elza." She glares at Vernon, "If you're going to look like that, go away, or join William on the balcony. Don't spoil the party!""You know the reason for my displeasure, more than anyone." Vernon insists on holding a grudge."He'll behave, honey." Elza pokes her husband's shoulder.Melissa decided to answer the door in hopes of seeing Josias.João Paulo approaches her, "It's already six forty in the evening. Josias couldn't have taken that long, his apartment isn't far!"Melissa takes a deep breath, "You know what I'm starting to think, John? Josias has decided not to come. He's too embarrassed to face his family and friends because of the other girl."Joao Paulo wiggles, "Do you want to send Ernesto to go after him?"Before Melissa responds, she sees the elevator open and sees Carmen, Tiago, Igor, Pamela, Miguel, and Rosemary approach."Look, the owner of the penthouse is already at the door." Tiago jokes."That means
When all the guests saw Josias walk in with Melissa, the result was thunderous applause!“Hail, our honoree has arrived!”Only William and Vernon didn't clap, but Josias was too happy to notice.“Guys, these are the ones that truly saved me!” Josias introduces Nathanael and his family.Melissa approaches, “Thank you so much for the kind gesture.”“You're welcome, madam!” Maria Aparecida is thrilled.Uélton turns up the radio volume and the song “Too Funky”, by George Michael, encourages the younger ones to dance.Lilian, Flávia, and Dora walk among the crowd to offer sandwiches, cold pies, snacks, and drinks.The kids chat in one corner of the living room as if they've formed an exclusive club. After all, they're enjoying it since Junior won't be among them.Josias chats with the other gentlemen.“I thought you wouldn't come, Josias.” Adolfo comments.“My daughter even called your apartment,” Simeon informs you.“Fred and I had to wait for his parents.” Josias explains, “They got lost