Rhodia River - In the stream of love

Chapter 35 The Extraordinary General Assembly

RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION - DAY

Ricardo, 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