At the Mountain Penthouse, Kelvin watched the sunset from the balcony, sitting on one of the loungers, shirtless, letting the light breeze caress his skin. He thought about his life...Talking to Caroline and the twins, he couldn’t help but think about their mother... Melissa...“Argh, I’m going crazy! Melissa loves Josias and she will never return to me. Game over, Kelvin.”Kelvin shakes his head and continues to admire the cityscape.Hearing the door open and close, he remains silent, not willing to vent his confused feelings to a rebellious Felipe.Felipe approaches his uncle with a criminal smile. “Hi, Uncle Kelvin! What a beautiful horizon, don’t you think?”“What did you do now, Felipe?”“Jeez, what a lack of trust!” Felipe sits on the other lounge chair, “I had a little chat with Cláudio Guzman.”“For Christ’s sake, Felipe!” Kelvin scolds him, “Don’t meddle in what’s none of your business! If I hear you’re acting like this, you’ll move closer to your parents, huh!”“I’m an adul
Josias is surprised by Ignacio reminding him of Everaldo.“That’s right, we’re already wrapping up 2005!” Alan applauds, “Dad, check if Everaldo hasn’t sent you a text message!”Suddenly, as if on cue, Josias’s cell phone rings.“Ah, it’s not possible!” Erasmo speaks with contempt.However, Sofia and Olivia are inclined to believe Everaldo’s supernatural story with this undeniable evidence.Josias grins, “Number unknown.” He answers, “Hello, Everaldo!”On the other side, Everaldo is surprised, “Josias? How did you know it was me? I changed my number.”“Oh yes!” Josias laughs, “Just like every year. And I guess you’re also living in another city, am I right?”“Ehr... I moved to Linhares.” Everaldo is embarrassed.“Ha, ha, ha! Gotcha!” Josias has fun.“See, Josias?” Everaldo relaxes, “I’m not an angelic being as you think. You also knew how to guess that I was calling you. Shall I ask you if you also have celestial powers?”“Don’t joke.” Josias retorts, “It’s you who always pronounces b
2006“Five, four, three, two, one... HAPPY NEW YEAR!”Fireworks began to explode on the night horizon.Countless citizens of Lagoon City showed up at Sunset Village to celebrate the New Year.Josias and Melissa inaugurated the yacht toasting with glasses of champagne.“That’s cool, honey.” Josias comments, “I never imagined I could enjoy life like this. And Everaldo said that there are still more things for me to achieve! What will it be?”“Well, I don’t need anything else.” Melissa comments with a smile, “I have a husband that I love, I have children that I care about, my parents are still alive, and it looks like I’ll have grandchildren next year.”“Yes, our family is growing.” Josias states pleasantly, sipping champagne, “And as for material goods, we’re well served.”“I agree. Mansion, yacht, luxury cars, a company that never stops growing... employees who are our faithful and loyal friends, and a fancy restaurant.”“Well then, let’s celebrate what we already have and thank God fo
In the Teodoro Building, a party was taking place among the Reis family.Rosemary enters the building after a few years away from her home. She is surprised that she has to ring the intercom.“My God, I didn’t know the situation was so serious.”When she entered the lobby, she felt strange with the radio turned off. Where’s the tradition?“Dad? Tess? Pete? Anybody home?”She decides to go straight to the apartment. When she opens the door...“SURPRISE!”Rosemary is so scared that she drops her bags. Everyone gets up from behind the sofa applauding and cheering at her return.Beto is the first to hug her, “Welcome back, daughter! How wonderful to have you here!”“Likewise, Daddy! I missed you so much!”Teresa is the next to hug her, “I hope you don’t leave anymore, Rose.”“I feel like my home is here, with my family and true friends.”Pedro is the next to appear. Rosemary is amazed.“PETE! You’re becoming a big man like our daddy! Do you want to be a bodybuilder?”The hug Pedro gives R
In the Teodoro Building, the party was moved from Beto’s apartment to the lobby. Passing tenants discover Rosemary back and greet her.It didn’t take long for Beto to turn the radio back on, and the song “Don’t Cha”, by The Pussycat Dolls, made the people dance and wiggle.Flávia brought a chicken pie to complement the cake while Teresa provided soft drinks for the children.In a corner of the lobby, Rosemary and Caroline were catching up.“Carol, in your letters, you expressed concern regarding your brother and Sofia. How was this story resolved until last year?”Caroline sighs, “Rose, those two are still getting married this year.”“And what do you think about that?” Rosemary asks her.“I think this is absurd! Nothing will take my mind off the fact that the Vasquez family just wants our money. They may be able to manage their company for now, but if one day they have a financial setback, you can be sure that Alan will be the fool to pay for their debts.”“It would be the most natura
At Rodrigo’s apartment, he and Nadia talk about what they can expect in the future.Nadia looks around, “The room you slept in could be your son’s room. He is the closest to ours.”“Yes, and we can install that baby monitor.” Rodrigo plans, “This way, we’ll hear his crying at dawn.”Nadia grimaces, “Urgh... This is the worst part. Waking up at dawn, being sleep deprived, giving bottles at three in the morning.”Rodrigo smiles naughtily, “We stayed up at three in the morning moaning and roaring with pleasure, making this baby. If we lost nights of sleep for pleasure, we can now lose nights of sleep for duty.”Nadia felt slapped by the Truth. “Ehr... You’re right, darling.”“Don’t worry, dear. I’ll share the tasks. I had a conversation with your father and I’ll probably have another with mine.” Rodrigo laughs.The doorbell rings. Nadia goes to answer, it’s Francisco.“Hello, Nadia. I came here to congratulate you. Isabel and Neilton are equally excited.”“Oh, Frank...” Nadia and Francis
In the next issue of Maggiezine, Rodrigo and Nadia graced the cover with the words in bold letters: ‘Another member of the Lafayette-Mountain family on the way!’Maggie was thrilled with the response to her magazine. Online access grew every moment. And her son Henrique showed a school trophy with pride.“Mom, where am I going to hang this trophy?” Henry asks.“We’ll leave it at home, on the bookshelf in the living room, for everyone to see.” Maggie smiled proudly.Adelaide enters her niece’s office, “Maggie... oh, Henrique was awarded.”“Hi, Aunt Addie!” Henrique boasts, “I won the school essay competition!”Adelaide stares at Maggie, “Hmm... That means the talent for writing runs in the family, huh? Do you intend to take over your father’s company?”“For sure. But my cousins Carol and Mary will take care of Maggiezine, yuck.” Henrique shakes himself. He doesn’t want to get involved with ‘women’s magazines’.Maggie and Adelaide burst into laughter. Henrique leaves to show the trophy
At Marçal Publishing, Bernardo kisses his champion son’s forehead. The trophy is on his desk, clearly visible for everyone to see.“My son, writing champion. I predict a bright future for you, Henrique.”“Thanks, Dad.” Henrique is excited. It seems like he is still assimilating the victory, “I’m glad you liked it.”“Of course. You’ll one day replace your old father and run this company, correct?” Bernardo gestures around his office.“You can bet on that!” Henrique hugs his father.Maggie enters the office and smiles at the familiar scene. “How beautiful to see father and son like this...”Henrique breaks the hug, “Mommy, did you come to tell Dad about Aunt Addie?”“What about ‘Aunt Addie’?” Bernardo asks curiously.Maggie takes the trophy, “Son, she’s waiting for you to leave with her. Remember, put the trophy on the shelf in the living room.”“OK. Bye, Dad!” Henrique kisses Bernardo’s cheek and leaves.Bernardo grins, “My puppy. And to think that your mother said he was Jack Motta’s