The engagement party continues in full swing. Shirley placed her famous cookies on a table in the corner of the room for guests to help themselves. The radio continues to set the scene for the party, now playing “Cantaloop”, by US3. Children dance and have fun.Melissa opens the door for the Teixeira family.“Hello, guys. Come in, the party is booming.”“Congratulations, niece.” Adolfo hugs her.Vânia also has a package, “I brought a little gift for the couple.”“I haven't made the wedding list yet, folks.” Melissa jokes and everyone laughs.“I warned you, but my mom wanted to spend the money anyway.” Benjamin jokingly states.The three newcomers mingle with the ones already there. Francisco is introducing himself to the elders.“My brother passed away in 1987 of a weird heart attack.” He tells the story of the Montanha family, “Since then my sister-in-law has taken care of their three children.”“But from what I can see, they handled it perfectly.” Harold praises him, “The boys took
At the Rocha mansion, Angela is calling Gustavo somewhat mysteriously.“So, Gustavo? Did you manage to tame the slut?”On the other side, Gustavo is naked and sweating, “What a shame! If Kate was addicted to guys who did the ugly thing in a violent and sick way, now she's addicted to the gentleman here who loves slowly and dearly.”“Please, Gustavo, eat quail eggs and keep her busy. Today is Melissa's engagement to that maître d' and next year we will have my wedding to Josias.”Gustavo takes a deep breath, “I think I'm going to enroll in a gym to get stronger.”“Whatever, don't let that scoundrel think she can ruin my marriage. It's clear she doesn't love Josias, it's just lust.”“OK, friend, have fun!” Gustavo hangs up the phone and takes a deep breath, getting ready for another marathon.Angela hangs up with a victorious smile.Josias approaches wearing a sweater and tie, “Let's go, honey?”“I'm ready.” Angela kisses his cheek lightly.******At Rocha Penthouse (a.k.a Mountain Pent
Kelvin and Melissa are uncomfortable with Alan's 'mission' of wanting to face William, thinking he must protect his mother.“He's going to be ten next year, honey.” Melissa regrets.“Why does he think he should protect you?” Kelvin scratches the back of his head.“I think his father must have said it when we got divorced.” Melissa wiggles, “He didn't think I would fall in love again. The fact is: I don't want my son to hate his uncle. No more hate in our family!”William walks past them with a goblet of passion fruit juice, “That way I at least pretend I'm drinking something alcoholic.”Kelvin grabs him by the arm, almost making him spill the juice, “Will, let's go to the balcony now!”“Watch my juice, idiot!” William barks, attracting the attention of those nearby.Kelvin doesn't even care and drags his future brother-in-law to the balcony.“Here's the thing, my comrade: you can have your opinions and say what you want to us. I only demand one thing from you: stay away from Melissa's
1995Another year begins, and with it, Everaldo's promise hammering into Josias's head that he will be happy. Years ago Everaldo asked Josias to be careful. Now the danger is past, he had learned his lesson.At the Rocha mansion, Angela listened to the song “Conquest of Paradise”, by Vangelis, in an attempt to appear cultured and refined. She didn't want to fall behind Elza.The doorbell rings and Lilian answers, “Yes?”A young man who works as a delivery boy hands her a huge package, “It's from the 'Bella Noiva' store, ma'am.”Lilian nods smiling, “Ah, Madam Rocha's dress. Where do I sign?”“Sign the receipt here.” The young man hands her a sheet and pen.Lilian signs and takes the package, “Thank you so much, young man!”The delivery man says goodbye, and Lilian closes the door. Angela appears in the foyer next.“Who was it, Lilian?”“Ma’am, your wedding dress has arrived!” Lilian points to the package.Angela smiles satisfyingly and takes it, “Thank you so much, Lilian. Let me take
At the Rocha mansion, Angela descends the marble staircase in the shape of a letter “C” after storing her wedding dress in the master suite. She checks that Lilian isn't around and goes to her private room.Upon entering and closing the varnished door, she sits in the armchair and dials Gustavo's phone.On the other side, Gustavo answers without a shirt, showing that he enrolled in a gym and is now more robust and corpulent, almost like Jock, “Hello?”“I want to know how our plan is progressing,” Angela asks categorically.Gustavo smiles, stretches out his free hand, and turns on the radio. The song “Piel Morena”, by Thalía, moods his apartment, “Everything is alright here. She has completely forgotten about Josias and only has eyes for my dick.”Angela is disgusted, “I thought you were going to say ‘she only has eyes for me’!”“Oh, but you know how the slut behaves. If I get more than five hours of sleep, it's a miracle.”Angela puts her hand to her glabella, “Gus, for God's sake. Ge
Angela enters Rocha Constructions at the same time Uélton intended to leave.“Uélton, can we talk, please?”Uélton is surprised by the request, “Madam, I need to go to the construction site.”“I don't intend to delay. There's something I want to work out with you.”Uélton is suspicious, “Well then. Do I stay right here in the lobby?”“No, let's talk in the privacy of the kitchen.” Angela gestures for Uélton to follow her.After they enter the empty kitchen, Angela closes the door leaving Uélton fearful.“You're not going to kill me, are you?”Angela sneers, “Are you always like this, clueless about saying the most absurd things?”Uélton finds the question funny, “Oh, I know! Will you ask me to discipline my tongue? Madam, Josias has been asking me this since 1982 without success.”Angela becomes stern, “And you pride yourself on being indiscreet and irresponsible with your words? Do you find it amusing to hint to my fiancé that he should go back to Melissa?”Uélton understands where A
Angela is astonished to hear Uélton say that she is doing Josias a favor by putting doubts in his heart.“Did I hear right?” Angela hisses, “The best friend says he's doing good to leave Josias torn between two women?”“I don't want Josias divided.” Uélton replies, “I want Josias 100% in Melissa. That was Everaldo's prophecy.”Angela pretends not to be upset with Everaldo, “I... I don't believe in such nonsense. Everaldo is a human being like us, he doesn't make prophecies. Everything Josias has achieved is thanks to his hard work.”Uélton smiles mischievously, “Come on, you noticed that Everaldo didn't mention you. Now you are nervous, worried about when Josias will break off the engagement.”“He will break up because of your fault!” Angela screams furiously.“No, he will break up because he's come to his senses and realized that it doesn't make any sense for him to be engaged to the woman who destroyed the perfect marriage. I don't blame the other concubine, Katherine.”In this, Ang
The next day, Gustavo decides to put Angela’s option into practice. She's right, Katherine stays at home all day doing nothing, just eating, sleeping, and making love to him. Expenses have increased because of her, now she has to help with the bills.So, over breakfast, he starts the conversation, “Kate, today I'm going to get a job for you. What can you do besides sex?”Katherine chokes on her coffee and coughs violently to clear her throat, “Cof, cof! What? Do you by any chance think I am worthless?”Gustavo responds with an ironic smile, “Okay, show me your work card full of stamps from countless companies.”Katherine is embarrassed. Did she only come into the world to be despised and humiliated? “Ehr... I don't even have a work card. Remember that I came from the countryside to marry Josias.”Gustavo rolls his eyes, “Okay, don't start the litany again. I'll recommend you a job at Ramos Supermarket. As you have no experience, maybe Roberto Reis will give you a light and easy job, s