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
The owner of the bar already turns down the volume of the radio and the customers who played dominoes interrupt the game. Elisa pulls the boy by the arm."Come on, honey, don't bother with that drunk.""Honey? Is that moron your boyfriend?" Jeremiah gets up, stumbling and fumbling."Where do you know my fiancée from, you drunk?" The boy asks in a firm and austere voice. Josias identifies with the boy and this time decides not to interfere."I said, she was in my room last year, right there in Seu Teodoro's building..." Jeremiah lets out a disgusting burp, which bothers even the third girl.The boy turns to Elisa. "Honey, is this the guy who tried to rape you?"Jeremiah lets out a nasty laugh. "This is the story she made up so as not to be defamed by the favela, and I was painted like the villain in the story. Watch out, buddy, you don't know the viper you're marrying!""Shut your mouth, you..."The boy gives a straight p
"Yes, Josias, she is still awake." Simeon replies with his teeth bared, exulting with the calling of his quasi-son-in-law, "Dora will call her."Dora jumps up when she realizes who it is and goes straight to Melissa's bedroom without waiting for her husband's order.In Melissa's bedroom, she is talking to William."Today I went to Seu Teodoro's building, but Josias is not there.""He must have been in another girl's bed, dishonoring her," William speaks bitterly, looking at the floor."No, I was informed that he is still working as a mason in another work by Seu Romualdo's team."William turns to her and gives a dismissive smile. "Humph, this is as much as he can get, being a peon." He approaches his sister and changes his tone to the excitement, "Don't worry, sis. I'm training hard, this week we will win the match so we can qualify for the city championship! I will score two goals in your honor."Melissa smiles affectionately at her
On Wednesday, Fabrício was already calling Melissa. Dora answers, with the broom in the other hand because she was sweeping."Hello?""Ms. Campos? This is Fabrício. I would like to speak with Melissa.""I just don't know if she would like to talk to you. Young man, why don't you give up at once? It was always clear that she was never interested in you, that she was only staying with you on the recommendation of her false friend. There was never love."On the other side, Fabrício is thinking about how to kill Dora without leaving any trace of suspicion. Why did everyone decide to hate him?He takes a deep breath and decides to continue the conversation, paying attention to the detail of the 'false friend'."False friend?""Yes, Melissa and Pamela broke the friendship. Pamela was not being true as far as Josias was concerned. She had a fire for him, but she lied to my daughter saying she hated him. She hoped you wou
Jeremiah feels entitled to feel offended by Josias. "What are you laughing at, bastard?""Your face," Josias replies without being intimidated, "I don't have anything else to do, right?"Teodoro gets up with a frown on his face. "Jeremiah, let's talk in my office."Josias stops smiling and concentrates on bread with mortadella, sensing serious conversation. When Jeremiah and Teodoro enter the office, the latter closes the door."Is there a problem, Seu Teodoro?""Do you still have the nerve to ask?" Teodoro sits at the desk, "I was informed by Josias about the terrible scene you set up at the bar. Were you trying to get another girl drunk to bring her here?"Jeremiah's eyes widen and he swears at Josias in his thoughts. The kid went straight to tell the owner of the building, but what a gossip guy!"No, Seu Teodoro... I mean, I was in a good mood with the girl, but I wasn't going to bring her here." Jeremias gives a suspicious smile,
Josias feels unworthy to receive Elisa's wedding invitation. He lowers his head and shakes it."What is it, Josias?" Elisa asks, puzzled."No, Miss Bento, I am not worthy of receiving that invitation." Josias tries to explain himself. "What I did at the bar, anyone would do in my place.""Anyone who wasn't that drunk," Igor replies, "but speaking of that unfortunate neighbor of yours, it didn't look like anyone was going to defend my sister."Josias had to agree on that. Elisa's screams for help should have awakened those who live next to Jeremiah. But the tenant did not appear until Josias had broken through Jeremiah's door. If it weren't for that..."I think you are thinking that I am on the same level as you." Josias continues to dodge.With that, Uélton approaches and takes the invitation from Elisa. "He accepts, madam."Josias is startled by Uélton's sudden appearance and his daring."Uélton, what are
Melissa is frightened, her hand is shaking in the indecision to close the door in the face of Fabrício or not. Fabrício, however, is serene and smiling."What's up, Melissa? Is something wrong?"Melissa takes a deep breath and tries to compose herself, but her voice comes out shaky."Yes, didn't you know that I broke the friendship with Pamela?""Your mother told me over the phone and I came to find out exactly what happened, and if I could help with anything."Melissa sees sincerity in Fabrício's countenance. And she is right because Fabrício had not been informed of the fight."How funny, Mom didn't tell me about your phone call.""She must have forgotten." Now Fabrício is pretending with a yellow smile."Well, I don't know if I'm allowed to let you in, so I answer you right here at the entrance: I found out that Pamela had lost her virginity to Josias while she pretended to hate him in my p
Pamela goes to the main door of Melissa's house to beat her up. She was pretending to argue and belittle Fabrício, but the hatred she feels for Melissa is real.Pamela still hasn't forgotten the day Melissa dropped Mrs. Chaves's shelf on top of her, full of junk and sewing trinkets. She had several injuries from the needles and scissor tips.But, Melissa is faster and goes inside the house, closing the door tightly. Pamela stands outside, unhappy."Hey, don't run away, you coward! Open that door now, let's get this over!"Pamela starts knocking violently on the door, her right hand hurts from hitting the solid wooden frame. Neighbors start to come out and notice the confusion.Embarrassed, Fabrício wraps his arm behind Pamela and pulls her out of Melissa's door. "Hey, you freak! Do you want her to call the police? We were both supposed to pretend we hated each other, we weren't supposed to talk to her!""She teased me and I wil
Tiago receives Josias with concern when he sees his countenance."What happened, master? Sit down, let's talk.""I came here to ask you for another favor, my friend." Josias sits on the navy blue sofa. The comfort of the furniture makes him calm down a little."Well then, tell me about both matters." Tiago sits in the armchair, settling in as if he were indeed a king, "My employees need to be happy to do their jobs well."Josias smiles at that phrase, and after taking a deep breath, spills the whole story of Melissa, Fabrício, and Pamela, ending at the last meeting.Tiago slowly fades his smile, and when he finishes listening, he is already frowning and with clenched fists."Who does this idiot think he is? Is he from Saint Gabriel? Do you know his last name?"Josias feels a shiver. What does Tiago want to know his full name for?"I think it was Cerqueira, I don't remember..." Josias adds the last piece to see if he disc