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
Ironically, the song playing on the radio was “Theme From Dying Young” by Kenny G.Vânia makes space between the others and approaches Adolfo who has a murderous look, ready to shoot Vernon from the 25th floor.“Honey, please, I don't know what that idiot said. He has already recanted, so let him live, please!”Elza clings to Josias's tuxedo, “Son, tell him to let go of your stepson, please!”“Dad, it's not worth it!” Benjamin begs him.“Uncle Adolfo!” Josias orders in that imperial tone everyone knows, “Not in front of the kids!”Adolfo smiles devilishly, understanding Josias's message: don't kill Vernon in front of the children, kill him when no one is watching!So he gets Vernon safe and sound in the penthouse and lets him go. Vernon runs into the penthouse, pale as a ghost and shaking like a green stick.“Thank you, Josias!” Elza thanks her son without understanding what he says.João Paulo has a suspicion when he goes back inside and finds that the children weren't watching.“Hey
Days after the celebration, Melissa and Josias began to suffer again. The time has come to go through the painful divorce process.At the Family Court, Josias and Melissa are in the conciliatory hearing, willing to resolve the situation as soon as possible. Both greet each other cordially, without anger or rancor.The same judge who defended the case of William and Caio vs. Pamela and Beto now feels sad and at the same time privileged to serve the illustrious Rocha couple.“Mr. and Mrs. Rocha, it is a pleasure to serve the couple; and at the same time, I’m sad to have to dissolve such a beautiful union. I can only hope that both parties are properly aware of the decision they have made.”“Certainly, Your Honor,” Igor responds on Josias's behalf.Melissa's attorney nods. Her client stands still, just listening serenely.“Then let's start deliberating.” The judge declares the meeting started.“Your Honor, my client states that she had entered into a prior agreement with Mr. Rocha regard