Hours later, the party was over, and all the guests left. Ernesto, Lilian, and other servants took care of the cleaning. Katherine took the opportunity to grab leftovers from the buffet.“No, I won’t throw away this delicious food!” She told Lilian as she took what was left of the cake.“You are the one who decides.” Lilian shrugs, “The party was wonderful. And if I may, ma'am, this is the first time I've seen Josias be so clear and open about his feelings.”Katherine agrees, nodding silently. Josias was never one to say every day that he loved Katherine, but today he did in front of all his family and friends.Josias put J.J. to sleep, “Good night, sonny.”“Good night, daddy!”Josias kisses his son's forehead. For a moment, he remembered Alan, but now the firstborn is eleven years old and sleeping alone.******However, Melissa is putting her son to sleep all the same.“Mother, do you still love my father?”Melissa feels punched by the firstborn's sudden question.“Son, don't offend
On Monday, Beto and Teresa are sitting face-to-face with Josias, about to explain what is happening with Vera.“We haven't made it official yet.” Josias comments, “But starting this year, we will start building our headquarters. Let’s get out of the Vargas building.”“It's about time!” Beto exclaims, “Congratulations, Josias.”“Thanks, now let's get straight to the point.” Josias folds his hands on the desk and looks steadily at the couple.“It was my fault, sir.” Teresa respectfully states, “I let Rosemary receive the postman and she discovered a letter addressed to her by Pamela. Beto had asked Pamela countless times not to get in touch, but she insisted. We even had to change the phone.”“You guys give me the new number later.” Josias comments, “What about Vera?”“It seems like an irony of fate.” Beto says, “Seu Moacyr and Cristina went to the capital to prevent Pamela from coming back here in an attempt to see Wallace again, but my sister managed to do that. She showed up at my da
In the Mountain Penthouse, Melissa was supposed to sweep the living room floor, but she's standing with the broom in hand as the radio plays Enrique Iglesias's song “Experiência Religiosa”.Kelvin enters his residence with letters and a yellow package in his hand. He's smiling, “Whew, good thing you're a Maggiezine subscriber! The biggest confusion is happening in the streets, with girls fighting aggressively for a copy.”Melissa wakes up from her trance, but this hasn't gone unnoticed by Kelvin. She takes the yellow package and opens it. It's Maggiezine's issue with Jack Motta looking very sexy with a penetrating gaze.“Therein lies the reason.” Kelvin repeats the piercing gaze, “What were you thinking about, my love?”“Last week, Alan asked me if I still loved Josias.” Melissa decided not to hide anything from her husband.Kelvin frowns, “Why did your son ask that kind of question?”“Because he wants me to always be on good terms with Josias.” Melissa sits down and drops the broom,
Kelvin is talking to Daryl on his way from Café Mendonça to Crystal Blue. They cross the Main Square while talking.“And when Alan asked if Melissa still loved Josias, it was to see if we were going to walk away from the city as Angela and David did.” Kelvin chuckles.But Daryl doesn't laugh along with him, “Bro, this is really weird. Why did your stepson ask such a silly question?”Kelvin stops laughing and sees how pissed off his older brother is, “Daryl, stop, I won't let—”“Won't you let me show you the truth you insist on denying?” Daryl sternly interrupts him, “You need to earn the love and respect of Josias Rocha's children.”“I am trying.” Kelvin justifies himself, “But it's not like I'm in some competition.”“Believe me, little brother, it's a competition. Unfortunately, the game is not easy, but you already knew that when you decided to date a woman who already had two children, correct?”Kelvin refuses to be radical, “Daryl, you're overreacting. It's easy for you to say bec
At Café Montanha, Jack has just signed the cover of Maggiezine for a passionate fan.“Good reading!” He smiles kindly.After the fan walks away, Veronica jokes, “Do you think she'll be able to read anything? She will frame the cover on her bedroom wall and spend hours drooling and worshiping you.”“And will you be jealous?” Jack asks jokingly.“No, because the day will come when Playboy will extend the invitation to me.” Veronica jokes.Jack laughs, “Don't tell that around my dad.”Veronica stops laughing, “Honey, is it just me, or didn’t your father like me?”Jack is surprised by the sudden question, “What's this, honey? No, my father loves you as a future daughter-in-law.”“But he doesn't love me as part of the family,” Veronica concludes sourly.Jack takes her right hand, “Don't talk like that, honey. My dad is still getting used to me being famous.”“Yes, you said he forbade you to achieve fame for fear you'd get AIDS.” Veronica snorts, “Now he understands that it's not that easy,
Tuesday. Beto is meeting with William in his office, at the Ramos supermarket.“William, I brought you here to discuss what I intend to do from now on. I told Mr. Ramos that I will leave to take care of my father's building.”“A pity, Beto.” William laments, “We like you here.”“Yes, but that's how business is.” Beto puts his hand on his friend's shoulder, “Can I nominate you to be the next manager here?”William is stunned by the indication, "Beto... Do you think I'm ready?"“Of course, you always did a good job at the warehouse.” Beto nods, “All you have to do is pay attention to the other sections of the supermarket and learn how they work. I learned and managed to overcome myself, and so can you.”“I'm looking for a pay raise.” William laughs, “You can refer me to Mr. Ramos, Beto. Thank you so much for remembering me.”“I do it for our friendship, comrade.” Beto and William hug each other.*****Isabel visits Teodoro's building with narrowed eyes and strangely holding her purse. I
William goes to his parents' house to tell them the good news. The radio is on and the song “Se a Vida É”, by Pet Shop Boys, cheers up those present.“Mom, Dad... I will be nominated as the next manager of Ramos supermarket! Isn't that cool?”Dora gapes, then asks, “Will! Is this really true? How did you become a candidate?”Simeon swells with pride, “Oh dear, our son has worked hard and hard, and now he will be rewarded!”"Ah, son, embrace your old mother!" Dora gets emotional.William wants to correct the 'old mother', but he notices how silvery both Dora's and Simeon's hair is. Yes, time is passing...He was fifteen years old when Melissa met Josias and the Campos family's life began to change. Now he's thirty-one and has a fourteen-year-old son!William breaks the hug and comments, “It's time for me to start saving money to leave Caio as a legacy. We already have the house here in Green Park.”“Son, you know that Caio has a space at Rocha Constructions.” Simeon sits in the armchai
William returns to work where Beto was waiting for him in the office. Beto is still worried about his sister getting into trouble and the Freire family's desire to kill her.“Hello, Beto! Did something happen?"“Not yet, but it will happen if Vera continues to meddle in the life of the Freire family.” Beto leans back in his chair, “I stopped by my father's building just to find Mrs. Freire with her husband's revolver hidden in her purse.”William is surprised, “If it was hidden, how did you know?”“It's just that she told me naturally as if it were the most normal thing in the world to kill disaffected people.” Beto rubs his hands over his face to ward off anxiety.“So, how did our boss react to my nomination?” William wanted to change the subject, “My parents already want to barbecue in celebration.”“Ask your father to save the filet steak for now.”Beto's serious tone set William on alert, “I... didn't get the promotion, did I?”Beto looks at William pityingly, “I'm sorry, Will, bu