Melissa leads Simeon to the penthouse balcony. They catch a refreshing wind, the day is sunny.
"Here you have a nice view of the city." Simeon puts off the conversation.
"Dad, let's get down to business." Melissa seriously asks, "What makes you suspect that something is going wrong between Stacy and Will?"
Simeon takes a deep breath and stares at the horizon as he responds, "We have a simple renovation of an apartment right here in Downtown. That's why I took the opportunity to visit you."
"Oh yes, good."
"With that, we're enjoying it and having lunch at Crystal Blue. Tiago Bento assured us that he would give us a discount on the dishes. All that's missing is your old father to eat caviar."
Melissa smiles and pats her father's shoulder.
Simeon continues, "With that, I've seen Stacy acting as a waitress. I don't deny she does a good job."
"Wait, the problem is with her?"
"I hope not. The fact is that I've seen Stacy very
Stacy is taken aback by Marcelo's question: is there something sinful about telling everyone that she took ingredients from the restaurant to make that original stroganoff that pleased her beloved boyfriend?No, what is sinful is Stacy's uncontrollable desire to go to the beach in an illogical expectation of finding Marcelo only in swim trunks, so the two of them will mate worse than dogs in the hot sand.And what's dangerous is the fact that Simeon is almost guessing by deduction that Stacy is hot for Marcelo.After all, this goes through Stacy's mind at lightning speed, she just smiles mysteriously and replies, "No, I'm being silly and irrational. Excuse me."Stacy walks away from Marcelo to carefully study the menu.***When Simeon leaves, Flavia approaches Melissa to hear the news from her mouth, "Cousin, do I deserve to know what's going on?""Sit down, Flavia." Melissa requests. That would make Elza and Elisa have aneurysms, tha
Elisa is shocked and disgusted when Melissa directly accuses Marcelo of sleeping with Stacy."What are you talking about, my friend?" She questions her face red with anger, "You asked as if that were confirmed true!""Isn't it then?" Melissa remains calm."Of course not! That would never happen among the Bento family. We are people of honor and decency!""Elisa, it wouldn't be the first time a man has had an extra feeling for a committed woman. The problem is wanting to turn the feeling into actions."Elisa shakes her head strongly, "No, that's impossible!""So, I must rest assured that nothing is happening to hurt my dear little brother?""I swear to you, Melissa!" Elisa responds in a shaky voice, it looks like she's going to cry, "I'm eternally grateful that your husband has saved me from Jeremiah's clutches. My family has him in great esteem. It would be a very serious offense for Marcelo to commit this ignominy. I'll talk to him!"
Stacy is annoyed when she sees Adrian and Vera at Crystal Blue, but this time she decides not to attract attention and serves them professionally."What do you want, Vera?""I think I'll try this grilled salmon with vegetables. It's a light dish, I need to keep in shape.""You definitely don't look fat to me." Adrian flirts with a slight smile.Stacy rolls her eyes and takes the orders. Then she withdraws."This waitress apparently hasn't married Melissa's brother yet." Adrian comments."Will there still be a marriage? He lost the soccer match and Happiness Slum's team was knocked out of the league. Shame on them, my father must have turned over in his coffin of revolt."Adrian puts one of his hands in Vera's, "You must still be grieving for your loss."Vera sighs emotionally, "To think that I was the last person to talk to him and that our last conversation was a heated argument makes me depressed, Adrian. And now I have one m
Adrian and Vera were leaving Crystal Blue without suspecting that Josias and Moacyr were heading in the same direction."Think about it, Vera." Adrian insists, "You don't deserve to be an inmate's wife. Especially when he's the one dying to divorce you.""So, do you forgive me for using you in my plan to have my first time?" Vera asks with a pathetic smile.Adrian clears his throat, "Well, how about we start over from scratch and take it easy? I'm not going to lie that I didn't enjoy our hot night of lovemaking... I just didn't expect to be part of a web of lies."Vera nods, "OK, if you still have the same phone, we can talk more calmly. Gotta go, bye!"Adrian gives Vera a light kiss on the cheek, showing no commitment. Vera hurries back to the supermarket.***Elisa enters the restaurant and finds Stacy from afar serving clients, probably businessmen, because the impeccable suit doesn't let her think of another type of man. The busin
Moacyr feels a pang in his heart when Josias says coldly that Adrian will be transferred to Victoria. He decides to plead for his son."Are you sure about that, son? You know, I wanted to take advantage of the fact that we're here to talk about this."Josias raises his eyebrows, "Do you have something against it?"Moacyr quivers in his chair, "You know how it is: I'm a grumpy, lonely father. I wouldn't feel good being away from my son.""You are not a curmudgeon, Seu Moacyr," Josias responds between giggles."Anyway, can you make an exception and leave my poor son in Lagoon City?"Josias sighs. He was looking to get rid of Adrian as soon as possible. "OK, I can leave him here. As long as he leaves me alone and stops flirting with my wife...""Has he been doing this lately?"Only then did Josias stop to reason and realize that the answer was no. It had been a long time since he had dealt with Adrian, and Melissa had by now forgo
A few more weeks pass. Josias and Melissa are enjoying Sunday chatting on the balcony. The radio was placed on a small table and the song "Something About you", by Level 42, livens up the atmosphere.They are sitting on sun loungers and enjoying the view of the city in sunglasses, beachwear, and glasses of orange juice."Wow, it's hot today!" Josias complains and takes off his shirt, making Melissa drool over her husband's muscular body."Did you need to take your shirt off in that sexy way?" Melissa asks giggling in excitement.Josias turns to his beloved wife, "When I lived here alone, I used to be—"Before Josias scandalizes his wife, Flávia appears and also feels a pleasant shock to see the shirtless boss.Melissa stares at her, "Any message, Flavia?"Flávia shakes her head, "Josias, call for you. Vernon Queiroz."Josias promptly gets up, "Is the biography ready?" He leaves.Flávia sits on
Stacy and William are on the beach. But, this isn't the first time they've been there. They've been gone since Stacy's last demand on Happiness Slum.The couple is parading through the still deserted streets of Sunset Village, seeing some mansions under construction. Stacy marvels at the prospect of being one of the residents."Imagine, darling, when you become more famous than you already are and sign billionaire contracts... oh, I hope there's still free land for us to build our mansion!"William purses his lips, "Are you still thinking about living here, honey? I told you that here still needs basic infrastructure for me to START THINKING about moving here. No police station, no chances. Bandits and kidnappers will come in a band here.""Oh Will, don't be so negative.""I'm being realistic." William wraps his arm around Stacy's waist. She is wearing linen shorts and a bikini top, while William is only in his swim trunks.If William is bei
Moacyr visits Adrian only to find his son in a dress shirt and jeans, putting on woody perfume to go out."Oh, I was late today!" Moacyr jokes, "May I ask where you are going or was I being too nosy for you?"Adrian turns to his dad and smiles, "Of course not, dad. You deserve to know how my life is going."Moacyr sits on the sofa. "So, new girl?"Adrian is reluctant for a few seconds to respond, ironically after saying that Moacyr deserves to know everything. "Ehr... no, you already know her."Moacyr frowns, "Adrian, did you have the courage to make a date with Melissa Rocha?"Adrian relaxes and bursts out laughing, "Oh Dad, that would be a dream come true! But, no, I haven't had that privilege yet."Moacyr is annoyed and wipes an imaginary sweat, "Dear son, for God's sake... take away that crazy idea you've had since 1982..."Adrian, enraptured with passion, sits down beside his father and puts a hand on his shoulder, "Write