Josias is uncomfortable with Vernon and Elza thinking they will have to watch David.“Guys, what's going on here? David needs to be watched from what? Don't tell me you're going to echo Kate's thoughts.”Elza reacts negatively, “Don't compare us to the troublemaker, son.”Josias is surprised, “But she also thinks that Angela sent David on a secret mission. Would you believe me if I told you that she transferred J.J. to Sunset Village Elementary School just because David goes there?”Vernon smirks, “She got jealous, simple as that.”“That's what I thought, but Kate denied it. David popped into our conversation and berated her the way I do. He took after me.” Josias smiles in satisfaction.Elza approaches him, “Son, if you can guarantee that David won't cause problems concerning Alan's succession... Look, he's my grandson too. That's why I wouldn't want to witness infighting.”Josias is calm, “Everyone already knows that Alan will replace me at Rocha Constructions. Anyone who disputes m
2000.Many Brazilians mistakenly welcomed the 21st century, others committed suicide thinking the world was going to end this year.But our hero Josias did neither one nor the other.He continued to work hard and protect Katherine as if she were a piece of china because of the curse Everaldo had uttered.While some fear the future, others rejoice and swim headlong.Wallace and Vera, for example, were finally able to celebrate their wedding without fear of Pamela intruding on the ‘forever hold your peace’ part.“By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You can kiss the bride!” Father Mathias, famously known among the group, united and blessed another couple.To the applause of guests and family, Wallace and Vera finally kiss like newlyweds.Isabel cries and looks up, missing Harold and Uélton, “You would love to be here.”When Wallace and Vera walk down the aisle, they get the famous rice shower.Josias applauds with satisfaction, “Uélton, your older brother is
Josias narrows his eyes and doesn't recognize the owner of the broad, muscular back.The last time he saw his younger brother was at his and Katherine's wedding. Josias had already noticed that João Paulo was working out and getting bigger.But was this big, muscular, and attractive man the younger brother he met in 1985?“João Paulo?”The man turns and smiles, “Josias!”Josias got shocked. Yes! It's João Paulo! But......Since when did João Paulo become a Calvin Klein underwear model?Josias noticed his square, masculine jaw, three days' worth of stubble, his shoulders and arms defined and toned, his chest large and lightly hairy behind his white knit shirt, and thick legs wrapped in brand-new jeans. Josias knew that if his brother lifted the hem of his shirt, the six-pack would appear perfectly sculpted.He decided to give the brother he hadn't seen in so long a hug and he felt crushed by the bear hug very strong and firm.“Little brother! You literally grew up! You're my height...”
João Paulo is presented at Marçal Publishing by those who still don't know who he is. Those who already know him are dazzled to see how the boy has grown.Bernardo introduces the Maggiezine team, “Guys, for those who don't know him yet, this is Josias Rocha's brother, João Paulo Rocha Queiroz. He will be our new contributor to Maggiezine.”Everyone claps in welcome. However, women are impressed by the newcomer's Arab beauty.Gabriela sees Josias in the likeness of his younger brother and doesn't take her eyes off him.“Gabriela, as agreed, you will be responsible for briefing our new journalist.” Bernardo points João Paulo at her.The other journalists and editors were jealous of Gabriela.“Very welcome, Mr. Rocha Queiroz.” Gabriela shakes his hand respectfully.João Paulo smiles at her and the others, “Please, you can call me João Paulo. Oh, Mr. Marçal, I sign my articles with inverted last names: Queiroz Rocha.”Bernardo is surprised, “But why the inversion?”“I told my father that
At Marçal Publishing, João Paulo is getting to know his computer. Gabriela doesn't take her eyes off him.“Do you have much time working here, Miss…?”“Alves, but you can call me Gabriela if I’m going to call you João Paulo.” Gabriela smiles at him.“OK.” João Paulo stares at her.“I have one year of service, I graduated in 1998,” Gabriela responds humbly.“I graduated a year early. So I'm older than you?” João Paulo also grins.“What a thing, no?” Gabriela laughs, “Then I shouldn't treat you as a boss but as a colleague.”“Fortunately.” João Paulo stands up, “Maybe I can teach you something?”“It would be a joy.” Gabriela refuses to use the word ‘pleasure’, “And how is your half-brother?”João Paulo's smile disappears like magic and the charismatic face turns into a frown, “Josias is my brother. Cut the ‘middle’.”Gabriela widens her eyes and covers her mouth with both hands, “Oh! Sorry, João Paulo! It just makes me confused!”“There is nothing to confuse.” João Paulo refuses to forg
On Tuesday, Vernon is trying in vain to tie his tie in his bedroom. His cell phone rings. He goes to the dressing table to answer it and sees that it's Josias's number on the caller ID.“Hello, Josias! How can I help you so early?”“Vernon, did João Paulo return to Victoria?” Josias is still lying in bed, leaning against the headboard and with the blankets covering him from the waist down.“No, he slept here like a little angel.” Vernon smiles, “Why?”“Bernardo said he left the premises of Marçal Publishing in a hurry. Looks like we already got a disagreement.”Vernon breaks his smile. Elza enters the room and listens to the conversation from here.“My son quit his job?”“No, he just left unsatisfied according to the security guards at the entrance.” Josias soothes him.“Let's talk to him.” Vernon responds firmly, “Bernie did us a favor by hiring João Paulo, we're not going to let him pass up this opportunity.”“Thanks. Let's leave things in peace.” Josias smiles and says goodbye to h
Elza enters the Rocha Hotel and finds Jane directing the maids with cleaning.“Girls, you cannot wear the same cloth all the time. See,” she runs her finger over a chair, “you guys cleaned it, but because the cloth was dirty, it just spread the dirt. Use a different cloth for each occasion, and then the furniture will be 100% clean.”“Thank you for the advice, Mrs. Motta.” One of the maids bows like she's Japanese.“Glad you understand.” The maids leave and Jane finds Elza, “Hello, Elza! How is your day?”“Very worried.” Elza lets out a sigh, “My baby has barely started labor and already fought with I don’t know who.”Jane laughs, “Elza, from what you've told me, João Paulo is no longer a baby. Is it true that he is as big and seductive as Josias was in his twenties?”Elza gives the manager a slight push, “Be respectful, girl! Don't let your hubby hear you.”The two ladies burst out laughing. João Paulo's beauty will still generate many comments among women.Elza continues, “It’s just
João Paulo arrives nervous because of the clash he had with William. But upon entering his office, he finds Gabriela waiting for him.Gabriela, in turn, thinks that João Paulo is nervous because of her and starts to apologize, “Sorry for the invasion, João Paulo, but I need to talk to you!”“We're talking.” He responds curtly and heads for the desk.“I want to apologize for the terrible sin I committed yesterday. Please, don't resign because of me.” Gabriela only needed to kneel.“I won’t resign.” João Paulo sits down, “And I'm not angry because of you. I met an asshole along the way.”Gabriela holds her tongue in time to ask, ‘Your father’? She clears her throat unnecessarily and continues, “So what's your first article going to be?”“How Will Campos went from winning scorer to paralyzed failure.”Gabriela bursts out laughing, “Ha, ha, ha! João Paulo, you really are your father’s son.”“GABRIELA!” Maggie exclaims unexpectedly.Gabriela takes another fright and takes her hand to her h