In the living room, Uélton and Harold are standing still while Isabel goes about fixing their butterfly tie. The men are in tuxedos while Isabel is in an elegant blue dress. A shawl of the same color is draping over her shoulders.
"There you go, son. Now let's fix your father's."
Uélton jokes, "Mom, when I get married, will you fix my tie again?"
Harold giggles. "I thought you had given up on marriage, son."
Uélton continues jokingly, "I don't want to be a bachelor. Life is too bitter not to have a dear wife by my side."
"Wise words, son." Isabel praises him. She finishes fixing her husband's tie, "There, husband. You look so handsome, I'm going to have to keep an eye out."
Harold stares at Isabel all exuberant in her dress and smiles mischievously.
"You haven't looked at me like that since we were dating," Isabel comments with a slight smile.
Harold replies gallantly, "And I've aged since then. But you, de
Moacyr is wearing a tie and a long-sleeved white social shirt. He opens the door for Adrian. Adrian is in his best black suit and tie.However, the best clothes do not give Adrian the best courage and determination. "Do you think I am doing the right thing in attending, Dad?"Moacyr pats his son on the shoulder, "Of course you do, sonny! I don't want you sitting alone in the corner of your house crying about what can't be remedied. Let's have some fun!"Adrian sits gloomily on the couch, "It's a strange place to cheer me up. A wedding."Moacyr sits down next to his son, he doesn't give up. "Adrian, it's usually at weddings that some people meet the love of their life. Imagine that could happen to you too!"Adrian looks schizophrenic, "What if I meet an interesting girl and start chatting with her, and in the middle of the conversation Romualdo or Tiago shows up and interrupts us and tells me to serve them snacks?"Moacyr snorts. This scratch
Vera is very anxious about the possibility of being caught by Wallace. Adrian begins to walk into the church and she follows him."Will you stay with us?" Adrian asks in amazement, expecting an affirmative answer.But the question makes Vera more nervous, "No, unfortunately. I'm staying with my family. They know the groom and I was invited."That was the excuse she made up in time, and it is in a way, a truth.Adrian smiles lightly. "Ah, at least a plausible explanation. Anyway, at least we'll talk to each other at the party.""We'll see, Adrian."The tone of her voice does not put Moacyr at ease. When she decides to move ahead and enter the church, he pulls Adrian by the arm."Son, I don't think she's comfortable introducing you to her family yet." He informs him, "After all, there's nothing very serious between you two, is there?"Adrian replies laconically, "No, Dad, we haven't gone to bed yet.""Well, I felt she was
Melissa is waiting with Elisa in a room for the time to enter. She is checking her makeup in a little mirror. The door opens and Simeon appears."It's hard to say this, but it's time for me to give you to your man, dear daughter."Melissa smiles at her father, "Didn't Grandpa have to give Mommy to you? Please don't give me the classic 'it's different'."Simeon just laughs. Elisa helps Melissa get up and fix the train of her dress. They leave.********************************************************On the nave, everyone present takes their seats. Adrian sees Vera with Wallace from afar and assumes he is her older brother. The organ girl begins to play the classic wedding march and everyone stands. Josias's heart races. In the aisle, Melissa enters majestically. Everyone admires the white dress, the hair tied up in a bun, and the veil indicating the bride's unfeigned chastity. Dora already begins to cry.Simeon hands Melissa to Josias, and wh
Josias is sitting on the bed in his room, or rather in his suite, in what is now called the Rocha Penthouse. He and Melissa have decided to spend their honeymoon there. Josias takes off his suit and loosens his tie. Then he takes off his shoes, they were new and squeezing the groom's feet. Josias lets out an expression of relief and goes to one of the oak dressers. There was a bucket with champagne and two glasses. Who left it there?Josias smiles satisfied, "Tiago and another one of his mysteries."The bathroom door opens and Melissa comes out of it, without her veil, her hair loose, also barefoot and smiling at her current husband."When I came in, that champagne was there." She informs."Let's just say it was a loving gesture from the Bento family."Melissa asks graciously, "Couldn't it have been Everaldo?"Josias lets out a laugh. "Everaldo is too saintly to care what happens now."Melissa giggles too, but can't help but get sligh
The champagne bottle is in the bucket, it has been opened with a knife. On the bed, Josias and Melissa are sitting and toasting with their glasses."To the future, baby!" Josias declares."To the future." The two drink.After the sip is taken, Josias questions his wife, "Melissa, now can we talk about something that I'm still curious about? What happened to the ceremonial and so many exquisite things you and Elisa were preparing?"Melissa giggles before answering. "I said I wanted something simple and that I wouldn't even be at the party. Everything we had to do: photos, greeting guests, and catering, we did in the church. Ah, my darling, I couldn't stand the anxiety anymore!Josias smiles maliciously. "Be careful, my darling. Whoever hears you, will think you were too anxious for your honeymoon."Melissa rests her cup on one of the lampshade tables, "Not really. It's just that we've known each other since 1980 and had a four-year history of
The next day, the landline phone at Simeon's house rings and Dora rushes to answer it. She is wearing an old, faded sweater. "Hello?"In contrast, Melissa is in the living room of the Rocha Penthouse, wearing a flowery silk robe handpicked by Elisa at that very expensive women's clothing store."Mom! It's me, Melissa.""Hi, honey, how are you?"Melissa is smiling. "I'm fine, Mommy. Everything went well last night."Dora is a little embarrassed, but her curiosity is stronger, "When you say 'everything worked out'...?"Melissa giggles. "Josias was very gentlemanly, although he was also a first-time sailor. We'll get some experience with time."Dora is relieved to see Melissa speaking without embarrassment. "My daughter, I am very proud of you. In this day and age, when girls are going to bed at 13, you are a rare gem."Melissa philosophizes, "A pity Josias's father is not here to speak the same of him. And from what Josias tells
Wallace approaches the family home. The song "Talking in your sleep" by The Romantics sets the mood in the living room. Isabel is sweeping the floor and is delighted to see her son approaching."Son! How are you, my champion?"Mother and son embrace."Mom, I don't want to interrupt your sweeping." Wallace frowns as he stays.Isabel, however, sits down on the couch. "Well, you enjoy it and give your old mother a rest. Your father and brother went to the bakery before it closes."Wallace sits down next to her. "Mother, I was informed yesterday by Vera that you have been visiting her to strengthen your friendship."Isabel is surprised for a few seconds before she replies. "Well... Yes, I got her phone number from Mr. Teodoro and visited her. We need to strengthen our daughter-in-law ties, I don't want to be the villain of the story." She giggles, "Did she complain about anything?"Wallace is quickly disconcerted. "No, no! I came here to
Harold and Uélton return home and are lucky enough to find Wallace saying goodbye to Isabel."Well, Mom, I'm leaving..." Wallace informs her."Come back often, son."Harold and Uélton enter this moment, talking."No way the old man might decide something like that—" Uélton notices Wallace, "Brother! You're here."Wallace notices their nervousness. "Yes. What happened? What were you arguing about?"Uélton looks at Harold and he nods."We just met Seu Teodoro and he said the wedding is off," Uélton informs bluntly.Isabel is surprised and Wallace gets up from the sofa as if on springs."Cancelled the wedding?" He yells, "Like this, as if it's a fait accompli? Without consulting the groom?"Isabel is indignant: "But what's going on here?"Harold sits beside her. "We don't know, dear. It was the information Teodoro gave. It seems that even Vera doesn't know, but Teodoro