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
1985"We are the world// We are the children// We are the ones who make a brighter day// So let's start giving..."What? Josias and Melissa are singing in perfect English "We Are the World", the song that ranked first in the top 100 Year-end Brazil?Yes, my readers, as promised by themselves at the turn of the year, Josias and Melissa have enrolled in a private language school, and now they are slaying the fluency.After the news of the wedding and honeymoon, the newlyweds started with their lives in the Rocha Penthouse, in Caio's company.On weekends the grandparents would visit their grandson and keep him company.Today is one of those weekends, and they are all comfortably on the sofa watching TV, and the music video of the song mentioned. Caio tries to imitate them in their singing, making the atmosphere more warm, relaxed, and fun."My God, people, how chic you look!" Dora compliments them when they finish, "I can barely speak Po
Adrian is startled to find out from Beto that Vera has a boyfriend. Actually, it's her fiancé! "Vera, what kind of clowning is this?" Adrian gets up and spits out the rest of the unpalatable cookie he had in his mouth, "We're here having a nice fling, and you're actually engaged?" "Adrian, don't mind my brother!" Vera stands up in despair, "He's jealous and doesn't know what he's saying." "But, is there a guy named Wally?" Adrian questions bellowing, fury is stamped in his gaze. Beto just stands there with a devilish grin, waiting to see what Vera is going to do or respond. Vera takes a deep breath and blatantly lies, "No, there is no other man but you." "Bitch!" Beto exclaims at the top of his lungs. "Hey, you!" Adrian turns to Beto, fury being unloaded on him, "Control your tongue! She's your sister!" "My real sister doesn't behave like a whore!" Beto exclaims. Vera defends herself, "Beto, you're not knowing,
Melissa has to hold back from denouncing herself outside. To do so she covers her mouth with both hands before letting out a curse. How is it that Wallace is still not over Pamela?In the office, Josias is also surprised by the information and raises his eyebrows as high as he can. Wallace for a few seconds is amused by the penthouse owner's grimace."I know, it's crazy." Wallace justifies himself, "But ever since she confirmed that the father of her third child is Roberto Reis, I can't help but feel miserable.""And why do you condemn yourself so much, boy?" Josias asks empathetically.Wallace takes a deep breath and replies, "It's because the day she told me, I was going to tell her..."Wallace cuts himself off. He doesn't feel it's a good idea to tell Josias the truth. Not yet. Today he just wants to vent negative feelings. Another day he tells the whole truth.Then he decides to tell part of it: "I wanted to try one more time. Yes, you c
Cristina and Carmen run up the stairs and they dash for the bathroom door. At the same time, they meet Raymond who had also heard the scream. Raymond was with his social shirt unbuttoned."I was still getting dressed when she screamed." Raymond explains, "I think you girls better come in while I finish up and call a neighbor."Cristina knocks on the door and it is opened. Pamela is in her sweater and gasping."I was in the bathroom here and I thought I was just peeing." Pamela explains, "So I started brushing my teeth, and then I wanted to take a shower, but I started to feel the contractions!""Your father is already arranging a ride with the neighbor," Cristina commands the situation. "Sit on the latrine and wait. Carmen, you can go to work. Unfortunately, your main boss is not Tiago."Carmen purses her lips, but it's true. Tiago would dismiss her so she could stay with her sister. But, Romualdo hates the Chaves family and could fire Carmen if sh
Josias and Ernesto enter the office with pomp. Ernesto notices that the secretary's desk has been replaced with a newer one, made of rosewood and varnished, the couches have also been changed, and a Persian rug embellishes the small lobby. Carmen is at a better pace with her typing, but Josias still sneers at her not having the same skill as his wife."They made a change in the decor." Ernesto compliments."Silva Constructions is growing more and more. You are out of date." Josias teases.Carmen stops typing and stands up to collect the gentlemen's suits."Can't you improve your face, dear?" Josias asks."Josias, Pam is giving birth to her son right now. And I wanted to be with her, but I am forced to be here." Carmen explains looking at the floor."Sure enough, you are not allowed to leave here. Romualdo will give you more contracts for you to type." Josias replies sourly and goes to his office.Ernesto follows behind following the s
In the hallways of the same Lagoon City General Hospital, Carmen wanders until she finds the maternity ward. Among the traffic of doctors, nurses, and patients' relatives, she hears the screams of Pamela, delivering another child into the world.At the door of the room where the birth is taking place, Cristina and Raymond are anxiously waiting. They are surprised by the appearance of their eldest daughter.Cristina hugs her. "Daughter! How did you get released from your workplace?""Tiago Bento," Carmen replies blinking mischievously."I'm going to have to talk to that boy," Raymond observes, jealous like every doting father.Then they hear the newborn's cry. Everyone is relieved.The door opens and the obstetrician appears, removing his mask with a triumphant smile. "It took time, we fought, but we did it! Congratulations, you people have a granddaughter!""A little girl, Raymond!" Cristina hugs her husband."Caio has a half-s
Romualdo sits down in the presidential chair and looks at Josias. "My friend, I thank you for not taking the reins of this matter without consulting me. Someone else would have already closed the deal.""I wouldn't be able to." Josias smiles humbly."Anyway, it costs nothing to listen to what they want to hear from us." Romualdo declares."I've put Ernesto on notice, I'm thinking of sending him in my place. I need to check the construction sites." Josias announces."Ah, yes, send your secretary to do numerous tasks to make up for his absence." Tiago jokes. The other gentlemen join in the laughter.*******************************************************At the Crystal Blue restaurant, the receptionist guides Melissa to Elisa's table as if he were escorting the First Lady.After she sits down, Elisa greets her: "I liked your punctuality, dear. I've already taken the liberty of ordering the dish of the day, meatballs in tomato sauce."