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Rhodia River - In the stream of love Chapter 32 Disastrous double dating (2)
MALTHUS SNACK BARSaturday. Aurélio is working normally. Fewer people because it’s a weekend, but Aurélio only stays until noon. Célio is sitting at the counter, snacks beside him, but he is attentively reading Monica's novel. Aurélio notices the cover, her name, and the title."'Love came later'... Is it Monica's book?"Célio follows the gaze on the pages, "Yes. And it's very good, by the way. Not short, but apart from the water-sugar tone; she has technique, context, well-structured dialogues, and characters built with realism... She really paid attention to Portuguese classes. Cássio and I used to mess in the back of the classroom.""In other words, isn't it just another one of those silly books by muscular, wealthy men and not-so-innocent girls like Carina and Annie?"Célio looks up at him, "Amazingly, Seu Aurélio... The physical description of the male main character... seems to fit me..."Aurélio smiles, "What do you mean?""Nothing cliché, as we mentioned. He's a normal guy, han
Rhodia River - In the stream of love Chapter 33 A Plan to unmask Miriam (1)
MIRIAM’S BEDROOM - DAYSandra enters the room and finds Miriam sprawled on the bed, still dressed. A hangover is little for that. Sandra feels this was weird; nothing indicates that it was a romantic night.She shakes Miriam very hard until she wakes up, "Miriam, Miriam! What happened? It's too late!"Miriam replies sleepily, "Ah... My head...!""Take Doril. So, was that the result of your leaving?"Miriam, still lying down, turns to Sandra. It looks like talking hurts, "Look, as far as I know, the night was good. We went to that pizzeria whose preparation is legitimately Neapolitan. A delight! They also served wine... Ouch...!"Sandra, more and more disgusted, walks around the bed, "Wine? And did you drink them all? Drunkenness on the first date?""Stop walking as I can't keep up with you. And it will make me sick.""Better go to the kitchen to make a strong coffee, while you wash your face, and if you have to throw up, do it in the bathroom and not in front of me!"Sandra withdraws,
Rhodia River - In the stream of love Chapter 34 A Plan to unmask Miriam (2)
MALTHUS SNACK BAR Célio finally decides to eat his snack; the book is on his side. Aurélio approaches him, looking at the book again. "So the book is really good, huh?" "Awesome, Seu Aurélio, that publisher is very unable, has no commercial acumen." Aurélio got thoughtful, "And Monica is going to try other publishing houses." Célio responds excitedly, "For sure! This masterpiece cannot be left alone as a draft or manuscript." "And has she already registered it, with an ISBN?" Célio looks at him, never heard of it, "I don't know what it’s about." Aurélio takes the book and begins to leaf through the first and last pages, "No, she didn't," he looks up, "You know, Célio, a work needs to be registered and have this ISBN certificate which means 'International Standard Book Number', which will guarantee Monica's copyright protection." "This means..." "That if Monica goes around distributing her manuscripts indiscriminately to any Publisher, unprotected, an unethical publisher may s
Rhodia River - In the stream of love Chapter 35 The Extraordinary General Assembly
RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION - DAYRicardo, in a good brand shirt and social pants, is getting closer among some residents, standing out among those who were simpler. Residents divide into small groups and talk about random subjects, some of whom notice Ricardo. Ricardo watches Luis and exchanges a nod, and then walks on until he enters the arena at the back, where there are more residents. An improvised stage suggests that this is where Tito will speak. Ricardo giggles."There is our mayor.""Too simple for your accurate taste, right?"Ricardo turns and exchanges a look with Carlos, "I hardly recognize you in this civilian outfit.""I want to see if I can recognize you if I see you in an orange uniform."Ricardo loses his pose a little and approaches Carlos. "What are you trying to imply? You have been picking on me since we met—"Carlos is ironic, "Mr. Oliveira, today we are going to see how we can help small children with improvements to the square."Carlos walks away and leaves Ricardo i
Rhodia River - In the stream of love Chapter 36 The Extraordinary General Assembly (2)
RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION ENTRANCEResidents are leaving, more excited than they entered. The gang is also leaving.Cassio is scolding Edward, "Ed, you suck.""You adults are very discouraged. Didn't you find Seu Tito's speech brilliant?""Above average", Carina says, "But how good that the mayor touched you. Imagine when we start the campaign for the police station?""I'm looking forward to seeing it."Carina's eyes widen at Carlos's manly voice. She turns and finds him. Carlos is smiling and walking to the group.In another corner, Sandra and Miriam are as dizzy cockroaches looking for Carlos."I saw him, Sandra, he was upfront. Logically, he should be the last to leave!""Without despair, my friend, that's what the others do."Miriam is very anxious, "I got all dressed up for him, Sandra..."Sandra keeps looking until she finds him. Her reaction is strong and pats the "friend" on the shoulder. Miriam turns and gets wide-eyed.In Miriam's view: Carlos is talking to the group, but Miriam
Rhodia River - In the stream of love Chapter 37 Love is in the fair (1)
PRAÇA DA GRANJA - DAYSunday. There is a larger gathering of neighborhood residents with their children. Churchgoers left the Mass and went straight to the tents that were armed. As stated by Cássio, the fair is small in size, with a limited number of stalls. Still, people enjoy what they have. There are two novelties: Luis's cassette tapes stall and Carina's stall with several pictures painted by her. At Luis's tent, Cássio and Sandra approach."See, darling? Luis got it."Sandra speaks haughtily, "Yeah, how interesting..."Luis takes advantage, "And of course, are you going to honor your friend here?"Cássio replies joyfully, "Ah, sure, let me see what you have!"Cássio leans over to the showcase. Sandra, with a twisted nose, walks away. She looks around until she finds Miriam with bags.She approaches the lunatic girl, "Now can you explain to me what shame was that yesterday?""What shame, my friend? I killed it; I made the dead-fly girl think that Carlos possessed me yesterday!""A
Rhodia River - In the stream of love Chapter 38 Love is in the fair (2)
RICARDO’S LIVING ROOMRicardo, in simpler clothes, meets Luis and lets him in. Luis enters, still not so comfortable with the guy."Here I am, sir.""Did you manage to sell anything?""Yes, so I wanted to get it right."Luis reaches into his pocket and takes out the money. He gives it to Ricardo. Ricardo takes the bills, counts, and returns half the amount. Luis is happy."Luis, I repeat so that you do not comment to your friends that I am the one who is financing everything. The officer didn’t get along with me and his friends here took me for being unsympathetic, but I never did anything bad to them.""I understand, sir, I just told Cássio I was going to work, I didn't quote you. Of course, they saw me today.""That's right. The officer didn't even show up. If it's up to him, he would arrest everyone. But Seu Tito won't let him.""If there is have more vendors wanting to pay the license fee, they will want to. He should fix that place and buy a computer.""That's right."Ricardo stan
Rhodia River - In the stream of love Chapter 39 The Moment of truth (1)
FÁBIO’S LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOONCássio now has to watch soccer with Fábio to pretend the forced friendship with the other plan. But, he has one more mission to accomplish. After the two shout "goal" and the narrator calls the break, he strikes again."How lucky the goal came right at the break," Fábio says."So the team celebrates at halftime.""That's right. But, huh, I thought you were Corinthians."Cassio disguises himself, "W-well, when Coringão isn't playing, I accompany the other teams."Fabio smiles, "Good to know that you also appreciate Vasco."Cassio answers in his thoughts, "Only you, Fábio Dance!" Now he says, "And so, I didn't see you yesterday at the Assembly.""Ah, man, what an annoying thing! This gentleman who is playing as mayor is not going to change anything. Just hire a private company and have that square repaired, because if you are going to wait for the City Hall to look at this distant neighborhood...""Hope and faith, comrade, we’ll be treated equally. Now, wh
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- Rhodia River - In the stream of love
Chapter 360 The end of a dream
BAKERY CASCAIS - DAYFábio enters the bakery and is amazed by what he sees: Monica prostrated in the chair, finishing crying, with Annie sitting next to her, comforting her and assuring her that she was not a bad friend for Carina. Jonas continues to serve customers, sometimes taking a look at both.Fábio approaches the two girls with concern, “Monica! What happened?”He kneels to her. Monica smiles slightly, touched by his concern, “It’s okay, Fábio. I was worse. I just remembered Carina and the worst step she’s going to take in her life.”“You are thinking about the lunch she has with the damn parents.”Annie explains, “It’s just that Monica is feeling guilty for not preventing Carina from going to that lunch.”Fábio caresses Monica’s hair, “My love, you tried, but Carina needs to make her decision. After all, everyone has to carry their load.”“She is going to suffer, Fábio. At least I asked her to keep an eye on the family. She could take advantage of the fact that she is going to
- Rhodia River - In the stream of love
Chapter 359 The last chance for Carina
PENHA’S HOUSE - DAYEverybody took the day to ask Ricardo trick questions. However, he felt it was not the time to answer or lie to the inquirers.He just weaves his classic silly little smile and avoids the subject, “Calm down, Penha, you don’t need to create conspiracy theories. The guy disappears from the bar for three days without giving any satisfaction. I thought he moved out of the neighborhood. I didn’t understand the disappearance.”Penha narrows her eyes, hardly believing what she heard. He kidnaps Wellington and then asks “why did he disappear?”“I hope he disappears. I always thought he was too good for your business. You were in danger of being reported by him.”Penha already knew the truth, since Wellington had told her. She just teased Ricardo, as if she had fun with it. She wanted to see his reaction.Ricardo was more nervous, tense, taking a deep breath, and “counting to three” so as not to reveal himself more than he did at the Malthus snack bar. Not with Penha.“Any
- Rhodia River - In the stream of love
Chapter 358 I found you
MALTHUS SNACK BAR - DAYAurélio is teaching Luís how to properly serve customers. Wellington is sweeping. Nobody notices the window, where Ricardo is looking at the three with dismay.Ricardo goes back a few steps and enters the snack bar even with the “closed” sign on the door. The three men turn their attention to the door opening and closing and are surprised.“Ricardo?” the owner says, “We haven’t opened it yet, but we already have snacks in the showcase.”Ricardo looks with disgust at the snacks, “I don’t want to be a victim of the ‘Salmonella bar’ anymore. What are these two doing here?”Disgusted, Wellington drops the broom and approaches him, “You can ask us, directly. We are here!”Aurélio gestures for Wellington to calm down.Ricardo goes on talking, “And you, Wellington? Are you working here now? Aren’t you going back to the bar? Rubens is waiting for you until now!”Wellington looks at Aurélio in doubt, Aurélio responds affirmatively with a slight nod.“No, Ricardo, I won’
- Rhodia River - In the stream of love
Chapter 357 Moving out
PENHA’S HOUSE - NIGHTPenha is disgusted by Ricardo’s unexpected visit just to ask if she is going to lunch tomorrow. Because she had no intention of going.Even with her clear body language: pouting, arms crossed and one foot hitting the ground, Ricardo does not undo the classic little silly smile.“Did you interrupt my movie... for this?”Ricardo sits in the armchair closest to the coffee table and puts his feet on top. Penha can see from the soles of one of his shoes that Ricardo stepped on ox feces.“Get those dirty feet off my coffee table!”“You haven’t confirmed me yet, sis. The dress that Carina chose is beautiful. Did you choose yours?”“Get outta my house now!”Ricardo threatens to rub his foot with his dirty shoe, showing that he knows the situation of his shoe.“Come on, sis, say yes! A family lunch, with dad and mom...”Penha is about to cry, she is very nervous. She just wants Ricardo to leave, “Please, Ricardo, stop this clowning! I’m not going to show up for lunch to h
- Rhodia River - In the stream of love
Chapter 356 The art of boring
PENHA HOUSE - NIGHTAfter Penha and Wellington cancel the lease agreement, the two say goodbye and Wellington leaves. Carlos leaves behind, without saying a single word, just smiled mysteriously at Penha, as if he knew she had just slept with Rubens.Then she takes a forgotten flannel in a corner and begins to try to clean the spilled coffee on the sofa, as it has practically dried, staining the fabric. Rubens, sensing the empty house, leaves the room furious and in long strides.Rubens takes Penha violently by the arm and makes her turn to him. Penha is startled by being taken by surprise and widens her eyes.“Hey, what are you doing?”“What did that kid come to do here?”Penha tries to get rid of Rubens, but he won’t let her go.“Let go of me! He just came to end the lease! He won’t be living in the kitchenette anymore!”“Did you send him to the bar today?”“I was so shocked by his decision that I didn’t even remember!”Rubens squeezes Penha’s arm tighter and she screams more, “You
- Rhodia River - In the stream of love
Chapter 355 The rental contract is over
WELLINGTON KITCHENETTE - DAYCarlos cornered Rosa asking her to explain to everyone how Penha is Ricardo’s sister. She gulps, nervous.Wellington looks at her more deeply than the others.Finally, she decided it was time to end the mysteries. She gets up to explain better, “Yes, people. It’s true. Ricardo is Penha’s younger brother. However, since they moved here and built the building, they have presented themselves as lovers.”“But, why is that disgusting lie?” Everybody notices Wellington’s afflicted and distressing tone.“Because Ricardo believes that by presenting himself as a boyfriend, he prevents other men from flirting and taking Penha to bed.”The girls are embarrassed.Annie blushes and asks, “Doesn’t Penha know how to simply say ‘no’ to the perverts?”“No. She deliberately accepts to sleep with anyone who invites her. She has a boyfriend who is in Europe doing a Master’s or Doctorate and doesn’t even dream that his darling is horning him.”Wellington is very ashamed of him
- Rhodia River - In the stream of love
Chapter 354 Time to revelation
RHODIA AVENUE - AFTERNOONMore people gather to see Célio’s rescue, which hung in the window of Wellington’s kitchenette. Even Aurélio and his clients left the snack bar to see.“Guys, these windows... Who was the idiot who bought these big windows?”Monica, Sandra, and Annie exchange mocking gazes: they all imagined it was Ricardo’s idea with the masons.WELLINGTON’S KITCHENETTECarlos strides in and goes to the window.“Hang in there, boys!”With another strong man, it was easier to pull Célio back safely. When they finally succeed, he can hear the palms and cheers of those present from below. Célio runs to Wellington’s bathroom to throw up, he’s still scared.Wellington and Luís laugh out loud. Carlos then notices the boxes and suitcases, “Hey, what’s going on here?”Wellington stops laughing and announces to Carlos, “Officer, I’m moving out of here. I don’t think is right to live in the place where I have to pay rent for my kidnapper’s girlfriend.”Carlos smiles in understanding,
- Rhodia River - In the stream of love
Chapter 353 Hanging by the window
PENHA’S HOUSE - DAYPenha opens the door for Rubens, who hurries in and looks worried. She closes the door and signals him to sit down.“I was going to offer you coffee, but you need chamomile tea.”“This is no time for jokes, Penha! The situation is getting more complicated.”Penha purses her lips in indifference; everyday things are complicated. She sits in the other armchair, “Every day you live in confusion. You guys don’t seem to want to live in peace. And if I guess, it has to do with Monica and her friends.”Rubens doesn’t like the tone of Penha’s voice and replies harshly, “It has to do with that bastard Wellington who didn’t come to the bar neither Wednesday nor yesterday! What is he thinking?”Penha, on the outside, remains calm and indifferent; but inside, she is overflowing with relief. It was what she wanted most, for Wellington to get out of that snake’s nest, “You’ll see, he found a better job and couldn’t even tell you.”“We paid above the minimum!”Penha is irritated
- Rhodia River - In the stream of love
Chapter 352 More pieces of evidence
MIRIAM’S ROOM - DAYMiriam is talking to Fábia Peres. The two got on well again after Sandra’s advice. Cleverly, Miriam leads the conversation to the topic of lawsuits.“Oh, Fábia, you don’t know the worst: I talked to Carlos and he said that he won’t insist on objecting to his fate at the trial. That he will acknowledge that he was wrong and accept the punishment.”Fábia Peres is gaping. Then the officer who always behaved like a warrior, dropping the towel so easily?“What does the officer have in mind, Miriam?”“He said he doesn’t mind losing the case, as long as he can get Ricardo behind bars. He’s gathering proofs and evidence.”“And is Carina going to marry this guy?”“Hopefully, she’ll fall flat on her face when she finds out the whole truth on her honeymoon, with the police invading their suite, ha, ha!”The two girls giggle maliciously.“Girl, on the subject of the trial, I’ve been thinking about something. If the officer is not offended, I can ask my father to pay the compen
