2021-12-01 18:28:52Saturday arrives, and with it, the celebration of Carmen's engagement. She and Tiago are beaming at Crystal Blue, talking to Elisa about the anticipation.
"Everything is ready for tonight, dear brother." Elisa proudly comments, acting as the restaurant's new owner, "We've already put a notice out there announcing that we'll have the venue reserved for a private party.
"That's great, little sister!" Tiago smiles back, "And you, Carmen, what do you think?"
Carmen seems to wake up from a reverie, "Eh? Ah, I'm mesmerized by everything so beautiful!"
Elisa pretends she believes it. Carmen is not acting like the excited bride who is about to get married.
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In the Rocha penthouse, Melissa is in the living room slowly dancing alone to the sound of "You Make Me Love You", by Roger Hodgson. She puts her hands on her stomach and smiles as if she can already feel the baby.
Josias appears shirtless and in shorts. Today is Saturday and he doesn't
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