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
Rainbow Garden. Teodoro is walking on Josias's former street to enter his old house.He’s wearing dark glasses not to be recognized, even if the chances were minimal. He has never been seen before.And for the residents of Rainbow Garden, it wouldn't be strange for someone to show up at the abandoned Rocha family home. Perhaps he was a real estate agent to resolve the issue.Yes, resolve it, because Josias's old house has become a problem for the neighbors.Since the tragedy, the house has been closed by the police. Informed that the late Tony Rocha had a son, he was expected to return. So, nobody did anything.But the months went by, and the neighbors started to worry. The undergrowth began to grow in the yard, attracting unwanted insects. The dirt started to accumulate. Have an idea of how the interior of the house looked! Dust, mold, and cobwebs at a minimum.It is exactly this aspect that Teodoro finds Josias's house. He sighs, des
Josias's former neighbor approaches Teodoro and asks without waiting, “Hey, what are you doing leaving the house of the late Rocha?”Teodoro is embarrassed to explain, especially with a suitcase full of clothes and personal belongings. “Well, I...”The neighbor notices the suitcase. “Ah, are you also picking up a few things?”Teodoro realizes that the neighbor blinked his eyes as a sign of mischief. That is, he is not here to scold him or report him to the moneylender.“Eh, I was informed that the house was empty and I came to see it up close...” Teodoro pretends that he came to steal and the neighbor nods in agreement with him.“Yeah, I already went in there and got the iron for my wife. Mathias went in there and got the television, it was broken, but he managed to fix it! It was a good model, it was worth it.”Teodoro was smiling, but inside he was disgusted to see Josias's ex-nei
Uélton approaches, wanting to know the reason for such a commotion. “Hey, guys! Am I missing something?”“Josias has recovered some things from his old home,” Romualdo explains.“Wow! And how did he do it without being seen by the moneylender?”Teodoro explains, “I went to his house. Josias taught me the address. Only one ex-neighbor caught me, thinking that I was looting the house and admitting that everyone else is doing the same. One such Mathias took the iron for his wife.”“I know who is. And I'm not surprised.” Josias says, undoing the hug and wiping away tears.“Congratulations, Josias.” Romualdo cheers him up, “I hope that in the future we can get more things, or maybe get the house back.”“I'll only go back to Rainbow Garden when they arrest the loan shark!” Josias frowns resolutely, “As long as impunity reigns in that neighb