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
Mrs. Chaves is wearing an apron and is with her arms crossed, tired of witnessing her daughter's tantrums. Sooner or later she falls to the ground having an epileptic seizure or a heart attack.“Don't worry, mom,” Pamela disguises, “he's a boring kid from school.”“Your dad used to tease me like that.” Mrs. Chaves replies sternly, “And when I found out myself, I was naked in his bed, getting pregnant with your sister.”“MOM!” Pamela screams wildly. The mere idea of Pamela being in the same situation with Fabrício makes her shiver and sweat coldly, “Stop talking nonsense!”“Who is this boy who is pestering you? Your father mentioned to me that someone is calling you. Your sister already told me that you are upset after talking on the phone. Are you feeling pressured by someone? “Pamela refuses to speak to her mother; she shakes her head and walks away. &ldq
Simeão is taken aback by Pamela's trick question. Is Josias the right boyfriend for Melissa?“You see, Pamela, both are happy, and Josias is not making my daughter suffer, I think the answer is yes,” Simeão responds with a smile.Pamela has to control herself not to be seduced by Simeão's smile (even though he doesn't mean to) and replies, “I meant if Josias is the right boyfriend. I didn't want to talk about happiness. I'm asking about necessity.”Simeão raises an eyebrow, he is feeling the conversation quite amused. “Oh, Pamela, then you went over the top. I don't know; do you have another objection?”“It’s his mysterious past that he refuses to say.” She utters the phrase in one breath, “Dona Dora asked and he was all embarrassed. Like you, I didn't know him until months ago; at the barbecue that we had at home.”“Do you suspect that there is some
When Josias returns from work, sweaty and dirty with cement due to the ceiling slab hitting, Teodoro has a cheeky smile, with the clothes he rescued from Josias's old house, ironed and folded on the counter. Next to the clothes are the comics.Josias's eyes shine when he sees things that he had not seen for months, and which he did think he had already lost.“Thank you very much, Seu Teodoro.” Josias is grateful.“I cleaned the suitcase properly and kept it in my office. Now you need to buy a new wardrobe or dresser to store it all. That one up there is falling apart due to moths and termites.”“That's true, but I didn't want to complain,” Josias speaks in a joking tone.“You joker.” Teodoro giggles. Josias goes to the office and picks up the suitcase. Then he comes back and puts everything in it. Then he goes up to the room and enters.In the bedroom, Josias looks at the old dresser and makes
The next day, Wednesday, Melissa is surprised by Fabrício's presence so early in the day.Really early, because Simeão is still leaving for work, wearing jumpsuits and William is wearing school uniform shorts.“Fabrício?” Simeão asks with a visible strangeness, “Did you lose anything here?”“Mr. Campos, good morning. Is Melissa at home?” Fabrício asks trying to captivate with a smile.“Of course she is.” Simeão does not mean to be rude, “If you doubt it, she must still be asleep.”William gives a sarcastic laugh and puts the backpack on his back. Fabrício realizes that William will not accept him as a brother-in-law and asks him out of teasing.“Are you going to school without a uniform shirt? Do they let you in?”William just smiles as if to say 'I can do it' and leaves, bumping into Fabrício violently, inti
Josias informs Fabrício that he and Melissa are going to date. Fabrício decides to insist on this dispute.“She will be? This means that she is not yet. So she is not cheating on you for seeing me.”“It won't be for long. Soon I will not allow you to approach her.” Josias responds boldly.However, Fabrício tilts his head back and lets out a hearty laugh. “What are you going to do about it, my comrade? I have more money and power than you. You are just a bricklayer helper. You can't afford to give Melissa a decent future.”“And you have? What is your job?”Josias's question takes a little pride out of Fabrício. It takes a few seconds before responding. “Well, I'm going to study Economics.”“Attend class, not work as an economist!” Josias burst out laughing, “Let me guess: you are the one who will spend all your twenty years studying, stud