"It was just what I needed." Josias complains, "Now will we have brothers fighting over a problem that is not even theirs? And is all this because of a damn woman?"
"Don't curse that there are only servants of the Lord in this house!" Wallace appeals to heavenly authority.
"Ah, I'm not an atheist." Josias scoffs, "For this very reason I will not sit idly while slandering me. Much less I will recommend someone to date a girl like Pamela..." Josias takes a deep breath, "Wallace, if it's really true that you feel anything for Pamela, I beg you to rethink. That girl is synonymous with trouble."
"Is just because she didn't like you? That doesn't mean she is not nice to me. She only has prevention with you because of her best friend."
"There it is!" Josias yells, disconcerted, "This is where it starts to go wrong. What did I do to make Pamela think I don't deserve to date Melissa? She didn't even know me and was already judging me. She interrupted our conversat
At night, Josias is entering Teodoro's office with a worried face. He goes to the phone and dials a number.On the other side, Melissa's landline rings. Dora and Simeon are in the living room. The patriarch answers."Hello?""Simeon? It's Josias.""I thought you weren't going to call, son." Dora listens and is attentive, understanding that it is Josias."I need to have a serious talk with Melissa, but maybe she doesn't want to see me." Josias's voice is despondent, hopeless."I will call her. But first, Josias, I want you to know that we believe in your nature and your integrity. Melissa loves you despite everything. I will call her."The fact that Melissa's parents believed him gave Josias more courage to fight for his love. Everyone can't believe blindly in a story that doesn't make any sense.However, when Melissa picks up the phone, she is also discouraged and sorry. "Hello, Josias.""Melissa, I love you." Josias say
Josias screams at the top of his lungs, causing Teodoro to appear at the door. Josias did not see him because his back was to him."What are you saying, Melissa? Take a break? Do you want to end our relationship?"Teodoro's eyes widen. Not! The lie is winning."You broke up with me as soon as you saw Pamela as a woman." Melissa is bitterer than scarlet eggplant, "The funny thing is that you are confirming the whole story and are surprised that I react negatively.""Let's take it easy, Wallace's part is a complete lie. I didn't kiss Pamela and I didn't even want to, I was arguing with her because of what Carmen did, accusing me of being the father of the stillborn baby. I went to question Pamela and found out that she was the one who lied to her sister. Wallace saw me and got that crooked idea.""Wallace is an honorable and God-fearing man, for what you said to me yourself. That's why I believe his version.""Do you believe him, but don't you
On the other side, Melissa hangs up, showing sadness, but not as deep as Josias. It seems that she has already cried her share of tears.Simeon risks returning to the room, frowning and withdrawn, "Daughter, we heard some exclamations... what happened between you two?""It happened what had to happen, dad." Melissa turns to him wistfully, "We broke up. It didn't work out.""Oh, daughter… why didn't you fight for your love?" Simeon embraces her."Because there was never love, I think we mixed things up. He admitted everything, Dad."Simeon breaks the hug, not believing 100% in what his daughter says."Did he admit that he cheated on you with Pamela, got her pregnant, and all those horrible things that your mother told me?""Mom said I wasn't supposed to tell you." Melissa frowns.Simeon chuckles. "I am your father, Melissa. I deserve to be aware of things. If Josias were that kind of boy who rapes innocent girls, I would
Melissa faces Pamela for everything she has done against her and Josias. After talking to Josias, Melissa connected the dots and came to (correctly) the conclusion that Pamela was lying all the time about hating Josias.All that talk of inducing Melissa to date Fabrício 'because Josias was unworthy of her' was just nonsense. It was all planned: after Melissa and Fabrício were dating, Pamela 'by coincidence' would change her mind and see that Josias was a good guy to date.But, Pamela was one of those people who prefer to die fighting, so she doesn't give up. "Melissa, I understand that you are upset, but that is no reason to offend me. I am in a vulnerable situation and I cannot defend myself.""That's why I say the accident was a blessing." Melissa speaks with disdain, to irritate Pamela, "Now I see who you are, because you are not having time to make up lies. Pamela, how could you? Knowing that I liked Josias... it was better to you be honest, an
Months passed after Pamela's second 'accident'. After being practically buried by Mrs. Chaves' sewing objects, Carmen calls Abigail and the two take an hour to remove the trinkets from Pamela.The needles and scissors pierced Pamela's body and Abigail filled Pamela's arms and legs with bandages. When Mrs. Chaves returned from the market, she was very amused and laughed at Pamela's situation.Pamela appealed to Tiago's authority and he 'politely suggested' that Pamela go back to sleep in her bedroom. Mr. Chaves called on the neighbors to help take Pamela's bed back up as if it were the most absurd thing in the world.It turns out that with Pamela on the second floor; now the family was forced to go up and down all the time, to take meals, to take medicine, to help her get down to go to the bathroom... Abigail's turn was only from 07:00h to 17:00h. Mr. Chaves regretted having the house built on two floors.Meanwhile, upset by the breakup, Josias focuses on
Teodoro frowns and purses his lips, annoyed by Melissa's presence. Romualdo doesn't know who she is."Hello, Seu Teodoro." Melissa approaches the counter, sheepish and shy. "Is Josias here by any chance?"Teodoro turns to Romualdo, "This is the girl, Romualdo." And then he turns to her, "My daughter, I thought you should know that Josias is working at this hour.""Oh, yes, I forgot." Melissa is visibly embarrassed, "Well, he's not showing up or calling...""How was he going to do that, my dear?" Teodoro smirks, "If he broke up with you?"Melissa feels punched. Romualdo feels that Teodoro is taking it hard and looks at him, but Teodoro looks back at him as if to say 'leave it to me'."Well, I thought we could go on as friends. I wanted to know how he was doing.""He is working during the day and studying at night, he is studying Building Technician, to correspond to the job that was offered," Teodoro responds harshly."Oh, it's
On Tuesday, Romualdo and Josias enter Tiago's house. It is worth mentioning that this is the new house, now finished and furnished.Josias widens his eyes when he sees how the house looked; it seems to be the cover of a magazine that tells the life of the rich and famous. The navy blue sofa was so comfortable that Josias was tempted to jump on it like a child, but he holds on in time. The rug on which he stepped was not a simple crochet rug. On the walls, three frames by anonymous painters.Tiago appears with a tray containing porcelain cups and coffee to drink. The three men help each other when Tiago sits in the armchair, which most resembles a king's throne."One day, master, you will have one of these," Tiago speaks to Josias in a joke."Who knows, God willing..." Josias smiles and answers humbly."Ah, but he wants to, my friend." Tiago responds with joy, "Well, I called you both to tell you news. Our company has finally been approved by the Go
Teodoro is once again thrilled to hear the great news from Josias that he is going to occupy an important position anyway. Josias still shows humility and fear."People think I am bothered by humble services, but no! I like to learn. Robson was teaching me how to build a wall; it is not just placing the bricks and covering them with cement on top. There is a whole technique for the wall doesn't crumble or become crooked.""I understand, Josias," Teodoro replies excitedly, "but, you should just raise your hands and thank God for this opportunity. Working in a better job is not a sin. And remember what Everaldo promised."Josias leans over the counter, thrilled to think of his missing friend. "Did Everaldo promise that I would be a millionaire for having seen me all a beggar and without a shirt? But, it is not what I wanted! I just wanted to live with the basics, to be someone normal."Teodoro gets tired of Josias's fear and holds him by both arms, shaking