Josias is terribly worried about Romualdo. He has noticed that each time the Silva Construction Company grows; he becomes more strict and authoritarian. Will it be that when Josias is the successful businessman that everyone is prophesying, will he be like that too?
"Adrian told you?" Josias dares to ask.
"Do you really think the bastard was going to tell?" Romualdo asks in scorching irony, "Of course not! Poor Octavio told me, adding that he had to redo the work. The client would pick up this floor plan and his fingers would stink of excrement!"
Romualdo clenches his fist and punches the desk, anger latent in his face. He hasn't worked for long years as a foreman and bricklayer, and he's not sweating blood to build the company to have employees who behave like elementary school kids!
Josias sits down and tries to calm him down. "Yesterday I already gave a reprimand."
"Thank you so much, Josias." Romualdo's face doesn't make it clear to Josias that
Wallace is waiting for a truckload of soybean oil to show up to unload. Beto and Vera appear at that moment and the three greet each other."Hello, Wallace!" Vera smiles, "Taking a break to rest, thank goodness.""No, the truck hasn't arrived yet," Wallace responds, proud to be active and hardworking."Very good, comrade," Beto unexpectedly leaves, "Excuse me, sis."Wallace doesn't understand that Beto has purposely withdrawn to leave them alone: "Why the rush?"Vera laughs at the boy's innocence. "Oh, Wallace, you're awesome."Wallace smiles from the corner of his mouth. If he didn't love Pamela, he'd be able to grab and kiss Vera right now in the warehouse."So, have you guys talked yet?" Vera cuts through Wallace's immoral thoughts.The mere memory of Pamela turned Wallace off. He breaks the smile: "No, why?""Yesterday we met." Vera explains, "And she didn't say anything about you."Vera intentionally mentions
Adrian, outside, dumps the trash in the nearest bin but keeps an eye out for where Melissa is headed. So he hopes to be at a safe distance and follows her.Melissa goes to an upscale diner where Elisa usually invites her for coffee. Stacy appears next, in a blouse and skirt that definitely don't match her body and looks. The blouse is too baggy and the print looks like it's from a sofa cover.Adrian smiles evilly. William must be blind or else Stacy has already given herself sexually for him to accept dating such an ugly girl.Adrian remembers William when he was almost attacked with a hoe. The boy was handsome; surely there would be many girls after him.Elisa appears and Adrian concludes that she is the younger sister of the Bentos. Elisa stands out among the three, wearing a pearly white blazer and a knee-length skirt. Adrian narrows his eyes, still not understanding the mystery of the Bento family.At the cafeteria, the three friends choose a t
The girls leave the cafeteria satisfied with their afternoon coffee."Well girls," Melissa turns to both of them, "Better get back to work.""Melissa," Stacy asks meekly, in a humble tone, "when you marry Josias, would it be possible for me to take your post as secretary?"Melissa smiles and feels sorry for Stacy. Elisa hugs her from her side."Don't worry, Stacy." Elisa sentences, "William will have enough money to support you and your children.""Actually, he already has a—"Stacy is abruptly interrupted by a Chevrolet Driving School car that suddenly appears, trying disastrously to park on the sidewalk. As if it were the Blues Brothers car, it climbs onto the sidewalk and terrifies pedestrians.The girls take five steps back and also scream in terror. Adrian leaves the cafeteria all terrified, thinking that Melissa had been run over."Melissa, are you alright?" Adrian just asks her, forgetting there are Elisa and Stacy
Later, at the gym, Josias is running on the treadmill, while in the middle of the room several women and a few men are exercising to the sound of "Maniac" by Michael Sembello. Since "Flashdance" came out on movie screens, this song has become a must-have feature on the gym's playlist.Some girls wore the same Lycra outfit as the protagonist, drawing male attention. Many smartie boys pretended to exercise, but they just stared shamelessly at the girls' bodies.Josias, however, was there to keep fit. Now that he's engaged, he only had eyes for Melissa. The way she'd shown up earlier to help him get his car off the sidewalk only reinforced his certainty that he'd made the right choice.Melissa is one of those women who encourage and cheer the men to do their best, who believe in their potential to overcome limits.So Josias doesn't understand how Melissa could be friends with Pamela. Pamela is quite the opposite: she sinks man as a mermaid sinks a sailor on
Moacyr confronts Adrian for maintaining a lively interest in Melissa while dating Carmen."Son, I'm not going to encourage you to try anything with Melissa because she's committed to Josias. But dating Carmen and making a fool of her isn't the right thing to do either.""I'm not cheating Carmen." Adrian crosses his arms."No, you're not cheating on her because it will be impossible. Melissa will never give in to your charm." Moacyr sentences harshly.Adrian feels his heart sink. Why is the father being so cruel to him?"I don't want my son acting irresponsibly with two women at the same time." He continues."And if by chance I manage to win Melissa over, would you give the blessing?" Adrian asks smartly and maliciously."Of course I would." Moacyr wisely replies, "But, as I told you, it will never happen. Melissa is a down-to-earth girl, she's not frivolous.""If Josias and Melissa's relationship fails, it won't be her fault."
Teodoro, Vera, and Beto react scared when Wallace suddenly appears while they are talking about Pamela. Did he hear something?Wallace smiles and approaches the counter, "Calm down, guys! Looks like you're seeing a ghost."Vera is the first to disguise it. "It's just that you gave us a scare, Wallace. We were pretty focused on a family matter.""Well if it's a family matter then I won't ask again." Wallace decides, and behind him, Beto lets out a sigh of relief.Teodoro hands him the key. "Are you feeling better, Wallace?""Better to know Pam isn't pregnant yet." Wallace replies nodding, "I don't know if I'd forgive her again. In fact, her parents definitely won't let me talk to her at all, to see how we're going. They've already decided for her that the relationship is over."Teodoro frowns and doesn't hold his tongue: "But, Wallace... wouldn't it be the case then that you take the opportunity and look for another love or at least cool off
Josias is thrilled with the prospect of expanding Silva Construction Company."Guys, what excellent news!" he exclaims."Of course we will celebrate. Barbecue at my house this Saturday," Tiago already decides before the others manifest themselves."Entitled to the presence of all employees?" Romualdo asks. Everyone understands who Romualdo was mentioning."I think we can invite Moacyr Barbosa for his son to come along," Tiago explains."Fine by me as long as he doesn't bother me," Josias shrugs.Melissa enters the office. "Good morning gentlemen!" She notices the excited expression, "What happened? Any more clients?"Josias approaches Melissa and hugs her. "My dear fiancée, this Saturday we are going to celebrate the expansion of Silva Constructions! We are moving to a bigger location."Melissa vibrates with emotion: "My love, what wonderful news!"Tiago opens his eyes wide and gets excited: "Hey, how about we tak
At night, Carmen was visiting her parents and anxiously asking Raymond: "Daddy, you have to help me! It's up to Adrian to beat those heartless people who keep despising him for being just the office boy!"Pamela huffs on the sofa, learning to crochet. "But I didn't expect much from these people who worship Josias. The guy didn't get along with the sovereign sheik and everyone around him decided to despise Adrian."Raymond scratches the stubble in his chin. "Well, I know a friend who works at a real estate agency..."Carmen widens her eyes, grabs Raymond's arms, and shakes him, the chair being pushed along with him. "That's it! Give me the address; I'll talk to him today!"Raymond smiles: "Calm down, dear daughter. Get me pen and paper and send your boyfriend to visit him tomorrow."Carmen finds her phone book and passes a pen. Cristina is watching a performance on TV by Rita Coolidge singing "All-Time High", and she shakes her head in time to the m