Pamela begins to allow tears to flow from her eyes to her cheeks. "My sister, don't tell me he made it—"
But, despite feeling sorry for Carmen, all Pamela managed to do was get slapped by her older sister.
"Of course not, I'm not weak like you! There was a prize that his father won from some snooker competition and I hit him with a sharp part of the trophy. He passed out and I ran... in fact, I ran just like you, that day! I just didn't trip over the street or get seen by William."
Pamela says desperately, "Well, believe me, sister, that's exactly what happened! I also managed to escape, kicked him in the 'private parts' and ran back here!"
"So do you confirm, you bitch?" Carmen speaks caustically.
"Once you've found out, what's the use of denying?" Pamela asks frankly.
"But, I don't believe you managed to avoid it. The way you came here, all desperate, shows that Fabrício got what he wanted. He's a molester, and you, instead of
Isabel and Harold are upset by Uélton's decision."What do you mean, son? Leaving home?" Harold asks, "Are you so upset about the situation that you feel this is how you're going to work things out?""If you distance yourself from your brother, you won't be able to make it up," Isabel warns.Uélton, however, snorts at the mention of Wallace, "We are not talking about Wallace. We are talking about me! I am feeling devalued in this house. Wallace has behaved strangely for months, but you have closed your eyes about it. Now that the bomb went off, you want to blame me. I'm not the one who chased other people's girlfriends.""Son, I ask your forgiveness, for giving the impression that we did not love you." Harold speaks wisely, "But, don't leave the house, that would not be sensible. You, alone, will plunge into the grudge.""Plunged in spite I am here. Spite, resentment, rejection, hatred... I feel it all here. I need to breathe fresh ai
In the kitchen of Teodoro's building, Josias appears socially dressed. Teodoro is straining the coffee and is proud of Josias's orderly appearance."Wow, my buddy! What does that look like? Now the inner businessman is coming out."Josias's shirt was plain cotton and cream-colored. Nothing expensive or spectacular, but Teodoro always likes to praise his favorite tenant."Don't talk nonsense, Seu Teodoro." Josias pulls out a chair and sits down, "It's just normal clothes. I'm going to the construction site because Seu Romualdo is going to the office.""Deal with the Wallace issue, right?" Teodoro sighs in dismay.Uélton appears scratching his eyes, still sleepy. "Where's the bathroom?""At the end of the hallway," Teodoro just informs him.Josias says good morning to Uélton and he responds. Teodoro should have informed Uélton that it was to turn left, because the boy was sleepy enough to be distracted and turn righ
Josias is surprised by Melissa asking for secretary work."Why are you asking me that, baby?""Well, every major company has a secretary," Melissa responds jokingly."I know, but Silva Construction Company is still crawling... Tiago's money is not infinite. We need to have clients to pay the secretary's salary. I was supposed to start with advertising, but I'm here replacing Seu Romualdo because he is today in the office to talk to Mr. Freire.""Ah, I see. But, if you were able to pay...""Is the job for you or Jenny?" Josias asks with a serious face.Melissa starts to worry. Is Josias one of those who think that a woman only serves to be a housewife? Or does Josias think like William: afraid to leave Melissa alone in a world dominated by men, in danger of being harassed?"Honey, would you be okay with me working out?" Melissa asks with a smile.Josias takes a deep breath. How to respond to your loved one without sounding macho
Isabel is sweeping the living room when Harold comes in, crestfallen, from Silva's construction company."Wow, man, with that face... aren't they going to pay for the CT scan?""Yes, they are, woman... but, they scolded me as if I were a child." Harold sits on the couch and takes off his shoes, "And I had to swallow everything because if I complained, they could withdraw the promise. They are very upset by Wallace's appearance at the construction site.""To tell you the truth, I agree with what Uélton said." Isabel admits, "Wallace had nothing to do at the construction site. I should cut this story out of him chasing someone else's girlfriend.""There is still time. We will talk to him seriously when he is discharged from the hospital."Isabel smiles, "Since we will have the tomography, after lunch I will go to the hospital to arrange this. With compliments from Silva Construction Company."Harold can't resist and laughs at his wife's
Fabrício is wearing his sneakers, sitting on the hospital bed, about to leave, as he has already been discharged."Your mother is very elegant, Fabrício." Wallace opines, a little jealous that he will still be in the hospital."Thank you. She is a university professor and my father is a bank manager. I'm glad that everything was resolved and I will not have any consequences for the aggression.""Be careful, friend." Wallace advises, "May next time you choose a more down-to-earth girlfriend and don't rush things."Fabrício managed to convince Wallace that Carmen was to blame for the confusion. He smiles smartly. "Okay, buddy. And thank you very much for the advice. We'll see you later. Good luck!""For you too."When Fabrício leaves the room, he breaks his false smile and rolls his eyes with boredom. Fabrício hated hearing sermons and biblical passages coming from Wallace."What a boring guy! I hope I
Pamela feels more cornered by someone younger than her, but just as tough, strong, and determined. Once again Pamela plays with men who are smarter than she is. She had made trouble with Fabrício, now it was with William."William, I'm sorry..." she starts to cry, hoping to soften his heart, "I didn't want to lose that baby. When the doctor said I was having an embryo forming inside me, it lived so little... I went crazy in pain; I cried rivers of tears, I...""Okay, Pamela, you don't have to remember all that pain." William interrupts her firmly, "I'm just upset that you never once came to me to talk to me. You chose to announce to everyone that the baby was Josias's, in a vain hope of having him for you.""Why do you say 'vain hope'? Is it so hard to win over Josias? He's still attracted to me, that's a fact." Pamela is offended."If it were that easy, he would be with you." William scoffs, approaching her, "But, he loved my sister from the begin
Pamela reacts furiously to what Carmen said. It wasn't so much for what she said, but for the moment: William is hiding under Pamela's bed.William cannot know that the 'pervert denounced' was Fabrício. Otherwise, he could tell Melissa that Pamela was encouraging her to date a sex maniac!That's why she tries to disguise it, speaking quietly, "Wait for me to change and we'll go to your room. And keep your voice low, I don't want Mom to listen.""She hasn't arrived yet. She must be discussing today's episode with her friends. I'll wait for you in my room."Carmen leaves and Pamela closes the door. She turns to the bed and whispers desperately. "You get the idea, the party is over! Take advantage that Mom isn't back yet and get out!"Under the bed you can hear William's angry voice, "First you were all happy and excited, now you shoo me off as if I were a dog?""William, stop joking! You know very well why I am telling you to go! Do you
Pamela enters Carmen's room, already dressed and combed. Carmen is sitting on the bed, holding the manila envelope.Pamela closes the door and starts the conversation, "Well, here I am.""Pam, please tell me that you didn't know that," Carmen asks with a firm look.Pamela smiles in disbelief. She shakes her head. "Is it possible? I should ask you this question! You were the one who invited these people to our house, on that barbecue.""I invited some friends and they brought his friends. I didn't know Fabrício until the day of the barbecue. He talked about you and Melissa, so I gave him our home phone.""And since then he hasn't stopped calling me." Pamela, little by little, starts to vent, but without incriminating herself, "He always wants me to bring him close to Melissa, but it is clear that Melissa is not interested in him.""So that's why he took you to his house and tried to rape you?"Pamela chokes on the words. If she