On Saturday, at Tiago's house, the song "Beat It" by Michael Jackson sounded loud and strong throughout the house and even resounded on Main Street.
Inside, Tiago danced and commanded the barbecue at the same time. Of course, due to the limitations, he just shook his body left and right, but he said he was dancing the same way in the video.
They were all back in the back area. Benches and chairs dotted around, guests helping themselves to the meat that was already ready. Rump cap, veal, pork leg, chicken wings and legs, sausage, offal, bacon, soda, beer, and wine... the abundance was evident.
Melissa and Josias can't help but remember the ill-fated barbecue Pamela and Carmen had at their house. That's where it all started... Pamela's villainy and Fabrício's attack.
They are seated near the wide table where the ready-made food was placed. Next to them, the Campos family is eating with plastic plates and forks. Because of Josias, no one ate with thei
Everyone is very upset with Pamela's presence, even Josias and Melissa knowing she would appear. It's just that Pamela is such a hated person that they would be able to lynch her here and now.Pamela loves to cause discomfort in others and is approaching, smiling mockingly. "But why did the party stop because of me? Come on, keep up the music!"Igor turns on the radio and it starts playing the song "Maneater" by Hall and Oates. The Bento brothers and Adrian burst out laughing because they understand English and know that the lyrics of the song fit Pamela.Pamela, not knowing English, doesn't understand why some started laughing. She sits with Beto. Teodoro is bothered by the presence of his son.It was supposed to be a secret that Beto was having sex with Pamela. But now everyone can see that she is seeing him. And Wallace's parents are here! They will definitely talk...Harold is already approaching him. "Teodoro, isn't that boy your son?"
General embarrassment when Pamela showed what she came for. She approaches Josias and Melissa and grabs Josias's shirt sleeve in a mentally unbalanced way. "Don't marry her, because I'm the one who loves you!"Everyone immediately starts laughing without mercy at Pamela, who lent herself to this ridiculous role!"You fathered two of my children; this infertile and frigid one will never be willing to give you children!" Pamela insults Melissa, and then looks around, "Speaking of him, where is my son?"Caio is on Dora's lap. She gets up and runs with him into the house.Pamela tries to run after her: "Hey, you old bitch, come back here with my son!"Uélton and William get up and bar Pamela's steps. She screams and curses the house, wanting at all costs to see her son."Shut up and stop spoiling my engagement party!" Melissa can't take it anymore and slaps Pamela once more.Pamela gets angry and finds Carmen with her eyes. She str
Pamela and Beto approach the counter where Vera and Wallace are. The two are so surprised by Pamela's sudden appearance that they don't even question why she's with Beto."Pamela, there's nothing much to explain." Wallace defends himself, clearing his throat."Are you by any chance unpleasant about Melissa and Josias's engagement?" Pamela stares at him steadily, arms are crossed."Where have you been?" Wallace tries to deflect the subject.But this only makes it worse, as Pamela responds with a huff: "Humph! I was there! I was invited by Tiago Bento and my sister, but they said it was just a barbecue to celebrate the expansion of Silva Constructions. When I arrived, there were the two suckers in the middle of the backyard exchanging rings and acting like lovebirds!"Pamela knew they were going to celebrate their engagement, but she pretends not to know so she doesn't say she knew from Jeremiah.Vera then notices the older brother. "Wow, Beto
A month passes. Romualdo paid the last month's rent agreed with the landlord and now Silva Constructions Company will move into the new commercial building.The Vargas Building is a newly constructed building, with four years of existence, contains 20 floors and two more floors of parking. In this building, there are private medical offices, real estate agencies, law firms, the headquarters of a telephone company in the city, and now, the company of Romualdo, Tiago, and Josias.Instead of a modest building with a barred gate that is opened by secretaries, the Vargas Building has a huge lobby. It contains sandstone-colored floors and white walls, wood furniture to match the floor, three elevators occupied with numerous people ascending and descending, a huge bench where receptionists control the entry of people through identification and turnstiles.The receptionists' clothes are in the same line as Melissa's clothes that were bought by Elisa; she mentally thanke
And so the routine at Silva Construction Company's new office begins. Later, Josias, Octavio, and Igor chose their rooms. Adrian noticed that there was still a vacant room and fervently wished it was the office boy's room.As he voiced his wish to Romualdo, the boss laughed so hard that he almost collapsed from his presidential seat. "My boy, you definitely don't know what the job you were hired for means. You'll be very lucky if Tiago leaves you a table."Adrian's face turns grim and he rushes out of the boss's room. He walks to the entrance, where Melissa is at her secretarial post and now also acting as a receptionist. She's on the phone."Yes ma'am, we've changed our address. That graffiti building is left behind. Our address is now the Vargas Building, fourteenth floor, room 1403. You're going to love our new location..."Adrian waits patiently for Melissa until she ends the phone call. When she does, she cocks her head at the office boy."My
Later, Pamela is at the kitchen table having breakfast with her parents. She's chewing bread with peanut butter like crushed glass."Is the peanut butter bad, daughter?" Cristina asks."No Mom, the peanut butter is great." She replies grumpily, "It's the article I read in the Economy column. They interviewed Silva Constructions. They moved to a more chic and modern building, close to the Main Square.""And why are you so angry?" Raymond asks, "You should rejoice or leave them alone.""So much stress can harm you, daughter," Cristina warns her with genuine concern.Pamela remains thoughtful, trying to decide what to do.Later, Pamela appears in the lobby of the Vargas Building. The huge enclosure leaves her speechless. Countless people in business clothes pass by. Pamela is in a plain print blouse and a pair of worn jeans, so she makes an easy target for receptionists.They understand that Pamela is not a regular in the building and so
Josias leaves Octavio's room and goes to the entrance. He finds Melissa typing and Adrian sitting in a chair near a shelf, reading the newspaper and listening to music on his walkman. He nods to Taco's song "Putting on the Ritz."Josias gets furious when he sees his rival idly, with nothing to do. Romualdo didn't assign him any task? He approaches and slaps Adrian's head, trying to rip the headphones off.Adrian's walkman is of a better make and newer model than Melissa's. That's why Adrian is scared and afraid of the functioning of his device. He carefully removes the headphones and strafes Josias with his gaze. "Hey, watch out, this walkman is new!""And which money did you buy this walkman?" Josias asks sternly, drawing Melissa's attention."Not everyone has a careless father like yours!" Adrian insists on poking at Josias's wound, his father's absence, "I feel that deep down you are jealous of me, so you try to stay close to my father, wanting to stea
Moments after Josias inspects the work, he approaches the room where the second bedroom will be. Uélton was resting from lunch sitting on the cardboard stretched out on the floor. A battery radio played "Always Something There to Remind Me", by Naked Eyes. Uélton didn't know English, but the music reminded him of the girl who helped him with the stairs.Milton went after Josias and reported the needs. "It's necessary to check the company you buy the cement from. Our guys are complaining that it's not coming in the same quality as before. We don't want a wall to fall or a plaster to crumble.""Don't worry, Milton," Josias assures seriously, "I'll talk to Romualdo and let him know we need the best materials.""Is it true, sir, that we will soon be building houses in Sunset Village?" Milton asks with his eyes shining. His dream is to build rich people's houses.Josias smiles from the corner of his mouth. "It's good that you guys are looking for