Fabrício is walking 40 km on the main street, to avoid further comments that he almost ran over a Happiness Slum resident. He fears that local criminals will mark his car for retaliation.
“I should have been crazy to have accepted all of this.” Fabrício regrets.
When his car leaves the favela and enters the avenue that goes to the city center, Fabrício sees Pamela in uniform, leaving school, looking like someone who did well in the retake test.
Fabrício smiles maliciously. This joy for Pamela will end.
He continues with Gol and brakes beside her. Pamela notices the car stopping and opens her eyes wide. Fabrício's vision sends shivers to her bone.
“Fabrício, what are you doing here?” She asks in falsetto.
“I came to chat with you. Get in the car!” Fabrício orders severely.
As the avenue is busier, the fact that Fabrício has his car 40 km away st
Pamela reacts in shock when Josias practically guessed that it was she who slandered him for Simeão. However, as he asked, this can only mean two things: 1) He knows the truth and just wants honest confirmation from it; 2) He doesn't know and genuinely wants to know about her. What would be the correct option?Josias carefully analyzes Pamela's amazing reaction, trying to decipher whether this is surprise or fear.To break the silence (and right now no tenant is going down the hall) Pamela decides to take a chance on the second alternative.“No, Josias, it wasn't me!” She lies.“Why were you so nervous about my question?”“Because Melissa told me how frustrated your meeting was.” Pamela's mind works fast. Lying takes a lot of work and takes a lot of neurons.“How did you hear about this story?” Josias asks without changing the questioning expression on his face.“I was invit
Saturday comes. Dora is preparing yet another chicken lasagna with a smile on her face. She is unraveling the chicken while standing and at the same time dancing “He’s so shy” by Sledge Sisters.William appears in boxer shorts scratching his eyes, was awakened by the music.“Who's shy there?” He asks sleepily.“Good morning, son, I'm glad you woke up.” She speaks with rejoicing, “Wash your face, brush your teeth and help me prepare lunch by choosing beans.”“Will we lunch for another pervert who wants to dishonor my sister?” William frowns.“No, I feel like this guy is the shy one.” Dora ponders.“I didn't like this guy at all.” William crosses his arms.Dora turns to her son, to stop dancing. “But, you haven't even met him yet!”“Wanting to violate my sister is enough for me to hate him. I don't trust him. And if Dad had
Uélton and Wallace are tidied up in the living room, Uélton more casual and Wallace more formal, waiting on the sofa for Josias.“It looks like we're waiting to go to a party at the condo where Dad works.” Uélton jokes.“I warn you, bro,” Wallace replies, “that in the condominium where Dad works we wouldn't go in with that outfit.”“And can I know why not? You with your Hollywood heartthrob face open doors from anywhere. I always follow in the shade.” Uélton laughs.However, Wallace reacts worried about the younger brother's speech. Isn't he taking this story of living in his brother's shadow very seriously?Uélton may find it funny, but that is an indication of an inferiority complex.Josias arrives before Wallace voices his concern. He also decides to be a joker.“Damn, so I’ll lose my girlfriend! You guys are more stylish than me.”<
Josias, Uélton, and Wallace enter the house of Simeão being received by the owner of the house and head of the family.“Welcome, guys!”“Last week, you were kicking us out.” Uélton jokes again.Simeão looks like someone who doesn't understand. Josias pinches his long-tongued friend and hurries to explain.“It was the two of us who came in here last week, Mr. Campos.”“Oh, okay. Please, I apologize for the lack of manners. I just thought they were one of those brats.”“We understand, sir.” Uélton redeems himself, “This is Wallace, my older brother, despite the face.”Wallace is once again uncomfortable with Uélton despising himself but greets Simeão.Dora appears removing her apron. “Hello, guys. Wait here on the couch. Melissa is helping and wants to surprise someone; I have no idea who it is.” Sh
Pamela decides to disguise that she came for lunch in provocative clothes to seduce Josias and maybe someone else.“What is it, girls, it's just an outfit I chose for the occasion.”The women look at each other. Dora was in a long, flowery dress while Jenny and Melissa were in a long-sleeved blouse and trousers. While Pamela looks like she's going to a disco.“Okay, you know...” Dora purses her lips, “There's a handsome guy who came with Josias who might be interested.”Pamela smiles slyly. Yes, she did notice too. Who was that boy whose face looked like marble carved by the Gods?“Mother, you can call the men. The belly is growling.” Melissa tries to hide the annoyance. Pamela in this outfit will draw undue attention.Little does Melissa imagine that this is Pamela's intention: to divert the attention of her best friend to herself, especially from Josias.However, Pamela, while sitting,
Josias is once again being questioned about his family. He doesn't respond on the spot and disguises it by chewing another forkful of lasagna.Whoever looks like that thinks that Josias is ashamed or has something to hide. But, the truth is that Josias did not want to spoil the happy and festive atmosphere of lunch by telling sad stories.Pamela, who was already curious to find out more about the man, encourages the subject. “So, Josias, can you answer us?”Melissa strafes Pamela with her gaze. “Let's take it easy, people.”“The story is not good and I don't want to spoil the joy of this lunch,” Josias explains.“Ah, Josias, I'm sorry.” Dora apologizes and gestures to end the matter, “I didn't know. Good to know that you are feeling happy with us now.”Josias swallows and smiles again. “That is true. It is comforting to meet good people in this world.“Everyone ag
Josias also feels that everyone has retired to let him and Melissa be alone to talk.Everybody’s gone except William.“William, aren't you going to doze off?” Melissa asks, amused.“Won't YOU doze off, sis?” William replies with grace.Melissa laughs, Josias not so much.“I thought it was clear to you that everyone wanted to leave us alone,” Melissa explains sweetly.“There it is. I don't want to leave you alone. I don't want you to become pregnant.” William bounces with folded arms.Josias has his first start. William was not yet at ease with him. He takes the floor.“What are you saying, buddy?” He smiles slightly, “I don't want to commit this indecency with your sister, here in the middle of the room, with your parents right there in the room.”“Ah, so that motel story was really true?” William asks, getting more upset, “It
Josias says goodbye to Melissa and leaves, with only a chaste and innocent hug. He did not dare to kiss her, although he was willing, not to abuse the situation. And yet William's accusation about wanting to lack respect was hammering in his head.William knew of the slander told by his father about Josias wanting to lead Melissa astray. Damn it! Josias will not be able to stand out of curiosity. He could talk right there with Melissa...If he asked, Melissa would confirm that it was Pamela who said that. But, he thinks Melissa doesn't know that and refused to ask, according to Teodoro's advice.But, if another slander appears... woe to anyone who tries again.Upon arriving back at the building, Teodoro was at the counter, as if waiting for him.“Have you napped yet?” Josias responds playfully.“Who dozes off in this heat? I'm glad my lunch was light today.” Teodoro replies, “You must be on a heavy stomach.&rdqu