Josias returns to Teodoro's building very satisfied with the first payment. It wasn't much, but it was enough for a few purchases that he intended to do today.
When he told Teodoro, the landlord was thrilled with the younger man. “Now, set sail for the Downtown and buy some clothes, my boy. I don't know how you haven't caught the flu yet.”
Josias believed that the fact that he was shirtless only strengthened his resistance to the cold. It was all a matter of habit, even the fact that he slept naked.
So, when he was in Downtown, he thought twice about whether he bought or not some underwear. He decided to buy it because you never know. Better not to scandalize people unnecessarily.
Josias bought a simpler T-shirt and shorts to stay at home (or in the bedroom) so he wouldn't have to wear sweatpants; this was “promoted” to the status of “just to work”. The black shirt and jeans donated by Uélton's mother will be use
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Josias gets into Teodoro's building smiling. The landlord is at the counter listening to news of the afternoon, but when he sees the happy boy he decides to ask, “Is this happiness because of shopping?”“No.” Josias places the bags on the counter. While Teodoro checks out the purchases, he replies, “Happiness for getting it right with Melissa.”“I said she chose you. Stop worrying.” Teodoro takes the underwear package out of one of the plastic bags, “Ah, now yes!”Josias chuckles shaking his head, “Yeah; and now I'm going to have to wash them constantly so they don't get dirty.”“I will teach you how to use one of the washing machines.” Teodoro puts the package in the bag and gives it back to Josias.“Do you believe that I almost met Everaldo again?” Josias changes the subject, “Apparently he is a human being; he missed the bus like anybody else.&r
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At night, Teodoro is listening to the news on the radio when Melissa hesitantly enters, looking everywhere. Teodoro sees the girl and makes a friendly gesture for her to enter.“Can I help you with something, young lady?”“Good evening!” She approaches the counter, “Is here where a boy named Josias lives?”Teodoro raises an eyebrow. Girl looking for Josias? It can only be the one he has been talking about and observing.“There's a nice guy named Josias who is working on a construction site as a bricklayer assistant. Is he really?”“It's him,” Melissa smiles, “Is he in?”“Of course he is.” Teodoro replies with a wry smile, “He doesn't have much to do outside of work. I just don't know if it would be prudent to invite you up.”Melissa immediately has red cheeks; she stares at the floor. “I didn't want to meet him in this connotation, si
Building My Life Chapter 29 Getting Tanned
Melissa stays for a few seconds trying to remember who Fabrício was. He is probably one of the boys from Saint Gabriel, introduced by Pamela. The mere memory of him filled Melissa with contempt; she purses her lips and shakes her head.“Ah, I'll call him tomorrow, now I want to go to my room and read something.”“The phone is noted in the notebook. Good night, daughter.”Melissa's father kisses her father goodnight on the forehead, pleased to see that she is not one of those desperate for boys.The next day, Josias wakes up and stretches, still sleeping naked. As an excuse, Josias now thinks that the underwear he bought is too new to be used “for nothing” and it was too hot at night. But, now he decides to wear one to go down and work.Upon entering the bathroom with the same sweatpants and shirtless, Josias is faced with Jeremiah bathing. The door was closed. When Josias closes it again, he is faced with
Building My Life Chapter 30 May I Have Your Phone Number?
Josias furiously enters his room, annoyed by Jeremiah's provocations. Is it really serious that the comrade will be eternally wretched because of that discussion? After taking a deep breath and reflecting for a while, Josias decides not to take Jeremiah's mockery seriously, for the matter does not extend.“Life goes on and we argue about something that has already been resolved.”After the resolution, Josias takes the towel, shorts, and other clean underwear and goes down the stairs to take a shower. Upon entering the bathroom, he rejoices to see that there was no one and closes the door.The first water drops of the shower fall on Josias's skin like daggers. Even though the water is cold, Josias has a start. Today's sun did not do to his body any good. After the bath was over, the towel scratched his skin even more.Back in the room, with all his body on fire, Josias used this as another excuse to sleep naked. The less sheet touching his body
Building My Life Chapter 31 Someone Is Dissatisfied With This Story
Josias and Melissa enter the building. At the reception, Teodoro is not there, but the radio is on, air playing Blondie's song “Call Me”.“My mom loved the movie, 'The American Gigolo'.” Melissa says, “Have you seen it yet?”“I don't think there was time. The television must now have been stolen.” Josias speaks with a certain sadness.Melissa breaks the smile and regrets the question. She still thinks that Josias is a normal guy, with a normal life. She forgets that Josias is at missing with many belongings. If he is still buying clothes and personal items, it stands to reason that Josias is not going to have just a television.“Sorry, Josias, I didn't mean to upset you. I'm a fool.”“Nothing like that, Melissa,” He turns to her conscientiously, “I understand you. You never met anyone who had to run away with the clothes on his back to avoid being murdered.”
Building My Life Chapter 32 Hose Bath to Refresh
Pamela looks both ways, fearing that someone is seeing them, and opens the door, pushing Fabrício inside as if he was her lover.“What are you doing here?” She asks in a fearful tone, “Aren't you afraid of being mugged?”“I'm afraid of losing that cute friend of yours.” He responds with a malicious smile.Pamela rolls her eyes. She gestures inviting Fabrício to sit on the sofa. Fabrício sits down and feels the smell of sour beer on the leather of the sofa, spilled by drunks at the party, and that Pamela's mother did not know how to clean properly.“The couch stinks.” He complains.“This story stinks. What do I have to do with your failure to win Melissa over?”“Damn!” Fabrício gives a nervous laugh, “'Failure' as if the game is over? Is Melissa with another man?”“No, not yet. For now, it's just friendship.” The
Building My Life Chapter 33 Despair in the Math Test
Josias inadvertently wets Pamela with the hose when he gestures for her to leave. Pamela screams, makes a scandal beyond proportions; because she wasn’t as drenched as she pretends.Uélton burst out laughing and caught the eye of the other masons. Josias turns to him and realizes that it was his friend who set this up.“Uélton, you shouldn't have done that!” Josias scolds him, but Uélton doesn't care.“That bore didn't leave here at all, I had to do something,” Uélton says between laughs.“You'll see!” Pamela screams with evident hate in her eyes. “I'm going to complain to my parents!”Romualdo approaches the scene of confusion. “What's going on here?”“That damn and clumsy bricklayer assistant wet me with the hose!” Pamela screams and points to Josias.“This girl came here to argue with me and she didn't want to leave, she
Building My Life Chapter 34 It's Hard to Mantain a Con
The school bell rings and the main gate painted in olive green is opened by the doorman. Hundreds of uniformed students leave as if they are being released from a Soviet prison.Among them, is Pamela, but not with the same pleasure and sparkle in her eyes. She was in a hurry to escape the inquiring questions that Melissa and Jenny would surely ask her.However, already in Happiness Slum, Josias was buying a bag of bread and some cookies at the existing bakery on Main Street. He was happy to do that with his money. As he got out of it, he saw Pamela walking hurriedly and with her head bowed. He was curious to know what had happened.“Pamela!”Melissa's scream gets Josias's attention even more. Curious and with a sly smile, he stays inside the bakery and watches Pamela pass by. Right behind, Melissa and Jenny were running like marathon runners after their downcast friend.Josias leaves the bakery and hides behind the street lamp, listenin
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