With the radio now playing Madonna's song “Bad Girl”, this is exactly how Diane feels when Cristina informs her that Beto wants to advise her in his late father's building.“Aunt Cristina, don’t add fuel to the fire.” Diane begs her, “I'm suspicious of this gentleman's good intentions.”“Are you still going to stick to the formality, my dear?” Cristina gets impatient.“But he must be older than me, about ten years!” Diane states, “He really has to be called 'sir'.”“If I'm not mistaken, he must be forty years old.” Cristina calculates using her fingers, “Still, he finds himself quite robust to bear grandchildren for me.”“Grandchildren and nephews, huh?” Diane nudges her, “No Auntie, I'll stick with Daryl Mountain.”“So we have a formal relationship?”Diane is paralyzed. Why does Cristina ask questions she can't answer?“We're still treating each other like friends.” She answers, despondent.Cristina makes 'pfff' with her lips, “Diane Barbosa, organize your life, my dear. Two handsome
Maggie returns to Marçal Publishing. Still in the hallway, she comes across a dissatisfied Bernardo with his arms crossed after what she did.“Good afternoon, dear! How was lunch at Crystal Blue?”“You would know if you were with me,” Bernardo responds in a hurt way.“Oh dear, do you know what happened? I ended up having lunch at the Damascene house.”“Damascene House? What the hell is that name, some hotel?”Maggie laughs and approaches her husband, “That's where my new best friend Pamela lives.”Bernardo expected Maggie to say 'Pamela Damascene' but is surprised by his wife just called the other woman by her first name with intimacy.“Pamela? Are you seriously going to be friends with her?”Maggie snorts, “I thought we wouldn't care what Josias Rocha's gang thinks anymore.”“It's not like that! I am basing myself on the article you wrote.”“Oh dear, so what matters who was the first man who dragged Pamela to bed? That is already in the past.”“A past that we profited a lot from. Sal
In Daryl's office in Crystal Blue, Kelvin thinks he's hallucinating when he hears Josias ask him to marry Melissa.“Sir, why this unusual proposal?” Kelvin asks, embarrassed.Josias smiles slyly, “Are you going to tell me you never thought of Melissa as a girlfriend or wife?”Kelvin lets out a smile, “Yes, Miss Campos is very beautiful and attractive.”“And I can bet she has the same opinion as you.” Josias speaks like a matchmaker, “Kelvin, I've been informed that other minx girls are trying to dethrone my ex-wife. This I won’t allow, ever! Just because Melissa no longer has the last name Rocha doesn't mean she will be crossed off the list of privileged ones.”“But, Mr. Rocha, the last name Mountain has no prestige...”“Bull! Don't you own this top-of-the-line restaurant? Isn't your sister the chief editor of Maggiezine, the most famous magazine in Espírito Santo? A little longer and you will live in Europe Garden!”“And do you think I can help Melissa?”“Yeah! Help her the way I cow
Melissa and Dora are startled when they hear William's hysterical voice.Dora's youngest son was standing in the doorway, panting like a bull, about to horn the one who wanted to go out with his immaculate sister!Melissa purses her lips and doesn't even bother to answer.Alone, Dora gestures for William to enter, “Why did you come to make a fuss?”“I clearly heard my sister arranging to go out with another guy. Who?”Alan enters the living room wearing his school bag and uniform.William is uncomfortable with the silence, “Aren't you going to greet me, insolent brat?”Alan just gestures an insincere 'good morning'.Dora replies to her son, “Melissa has arranged to go to the movies with Kelvin Mountain.”Alan's face lights up, “Oh, Kelvin! How cool, grandma, are they dating?”“NO!” William yells as if he sees the demon, “This can't happen. Not again!”“And who are you to stop my mother from dating?” Alan crosses his arms.William glares at his mother, “Who's teaching this brat to disr
In Teodoro's building, Beto enters wearing casual clothes and sunglasses due to the sunny day. Anyone who passes by him mistakes him for a resident of Europe Garden.The radio, in keeping with tradition, is playing “Come Undone” by Duran Duran.Diane is talking to Daryl on the office phone.“Yes, Daryl, I agree to go to the movies with you. Good thing it's a double date so I don't feel like a slut.”Daryl laughs, “You're not a slut, Diane. After all, we are behaving decently. The session will be at eight o'clock. If I had a car, I would pick you up from Happiness Slum.”“Better not, someone might rob you.” Diane jokes. She doesn't notice Beto approaching, “Okay, bye!”When she hangs up, she looks up and finds Beto.“Mr. Reis! What a surprise seeing you here.”“Didn't we already agree that you were going to call me Beto?” He smiles felinely.“I don't remember arranging any of that.” Diane hastily withdraws.Beto follows her like a pervert, “Wouldn't you rather pass an extension phone t
Cristina and Moacyr appear in the lobby and are surprised to find Beto casually talking to Diane.“Roberto, what a surprise to find you here,” Moacyr exclaims.Beto chuckles, “Why does everyone think I couldn't visit this place that belonged to my father?”After asking this, Beto breaks his smile and looks solemnly at Teodoro's portrait.Cristina and Moacyr feel nostalgia.“He took care of this boardinghouse with care and praise, Beto.” Cristina opines to him.“Thank you, Cristina.” He turns to her, “I'm telling Diane I'll stick around while you guys travel. I will be on vacation from the supermarket.”“Oh, this is excellent news!” Moacyr marvels, “So you watch over my niece. If they know she is alone, they can come and assault her.”Diane steps forward and informs her aunt and uncle, “Guys, today I'm going to the movies at eight o'clock. Daryl will accompany me.”Was it Diane's impression, or was Beto jealous for a few seconds?Cristina hugs her niece, “Diane, how wonderful! Let's go
In the kitchen of Rocha Constructions, William surprises Josias by slapping and knocking over the expensive cup of tea that the president had in his hands. Shirley is shocked by the Head of Engineering's boldness.Josias looks down and notices that William's action has stained his shirt with coffee.“William, can I send the laundry bill to your house?”“You know where to shove the bill!” William rages.“Respect your boss, Mr. Campos!” Shirley reacts with outrage.Josias turns to her, “Shirley, leave us alone, please.”Shirley retreats, shooting daggers at William with her gaze.After the door closes, Josias takes the broom and dustpan to pick up the shards.“So, you support my sister going out with lots of men like she's a prostitute?” William neighs.“You're the one who keeps calling Melissa those ugly names.” Josias mocks.“After the traumatic divorce, she should focus on her career at LCN!”“Have you tried talking it over with her?”William feels a thud, “No... we end up arguing an
Josias buries his hands in his head as he hears Octavio mention Vernon.“Man, if you didn't mention my dad...”“The guy hates you and you still call him 'dad'.” Octavio wiggles, not understanding.“It's out of respect for my mother. I cut the 'step' when referring to Vernon and João Paulo, to be a real family.” Josias smiles innocently, “Well, it doesn't seem to work. Vernon hasn't spoken to me since I was 'resurrected'.”“Yes, it seems he likes to pester Mrs. Freire.” Octavio ponders.Josias tries to understand, “But Vernon works on the TV news. He has no say in the printed part.”“What does it cost him just to break the news? Surely the story was signed by another journalist.” Octavio makes him understand.“If I know Uélton, he must already be plotting some revenge,” Josias speaks jokingly.******In the afternoon, as agreed, Pamela and Maggie are shopping at the most expensive and exclusive stores in Lagoon City. The growth of upper-class residents demanded stores that cater to the