Laura is tired of being pressured by Eduardo."Ed, how many times will I have to say that I love you and want to marry you, but it won’t be NOW?"Eduardo shrugs, "You can say as many times as you want. This has a solution. You just have to want to.""It’s not that easy.""You complain that your parents treat you like a child, but in the end, you give in and obey meekly as they always expect." Eduardo collects the chair he had kicked."Eduardo, let’s do this: focus on your book, publish it and pray that it becomes a bestseller. So you’ll appear on Maggiezine and be interviewed on Lisandro’s Show. When my parents see that you are no small thing, they will accept the idea that you deserve me."However, Eduardo is more shocked, "So is that it? Do your parents compare me to worthless Reggie? Do they think I’m a loser too?""You remember that my mother had a favorable opinion." Laura rolls her eyes, "All you have to do is convince my father. So sit in this chair and finish that book, it’s o
After undoing the hug, Bartolomeo leans back at the head of the king-size bed. Reginaldo feels refreshed to see his father. No one needs to ask ‘forgive me’; this was already implied in the look and smile of both.Anestor smiles and retreats to leave father and son alone."Dad, I’m very happy to be able to see you again.""And I’m very happy to save you." Bartolomeo remarks.Reginaldo sits on the mattress, "I think I deserve to hear 'I told you so'..."Bartolomeo denies with a wave of his hand, "No use crying over spilled milk. Especially when I know it wasn’t you who spilled it."Reginaldo frowns, "As seen, Anestor told you everything.""Son, this Ferreira family needs to pay for what they did to you for three years. Let me get this straight: Did they force you into a loveless marriage to their daughter by threatening to send you to jail for raping her?""Exactly, but I didn’t force myself on her. We both got excited about alcohol, and she was the one who found me." Reginaldo crosses
Back in Lagoon City, Reginaldo ponders what his father informed him about Gomes Real Estate."I’m sure she’d be the perfect place for my cover."Instead of putting it as 'Fabray real estate', he could keep the name so as not to attract suspicion.Upon entering the outside area of the Ferreira House, Reginaldo gritted his teeth. Laura’s Citroën was there, parked carelessly.When he entered, Laura was on the black sofa of the foyer with a cup of tea in her hands."Now you’ve forced yourself on female beachgoers... your Styrofoam box is still here."Reginaldo didn’t want to argue with her, but could not stand, "You have this obsession with thinking that I rape women on a busy beach instead of working!"Laura grins annoyingly, "I know Sunset Village is a crowded beach, but there are certain secluded places where couples take the opportunity to do that ‘ugly thing’. That’s where you drag your helpless customers.""You have a sick mind! If you keep thinking about me having sex with other wo
Reginaldo is so pleased with the conversation that he goes straight to the beach at Sunset Village to sell his popsicles, even though it's a Tuesday.Inside the car, he removes his clothes until he is in his swim trunks. The Styrofoam box was in the backseat.One of the things that helps Reginaldo to sell is the fact that the female buyers notice the wonderful body of the salesperson, well worked out in the exercises.It's not uncommon for the ladies to make jokes and obscene flirts, wanting to "suck" Reginaldo's huge "popsicle".However, different from what Laura thinks, Reginaldo just smiles and continues selling. After all, if he takes one of the female clients to one of the secluded corners and makes love to her, who's to say that this same client wouldn't falsely accuse him like Antonio Ferreira has been doing for years?As pointed out, today is Tuesday and the beach is not crowded. Reginaldo manages to sell it to the few regulars they meet.One of these beachgoers is Aline.She
Marianne doesn't understand why Laura doesn't want to tell Antonio about Reginaldo being a male escort, in her words."Daughter, you're lying to your mother, so you don't want your father to know?" Marianne folds her arms, "We'd better face Reggie with the truth. He's already a failure, there's no need to lie."Laura takes a deep breath, "Mom, what I told you about Reggie wearing new clothes is true. But telling Dad about this is the same as keeping quiet. Dad won't believe a word I say because of what I've done on that careless girl's birthday.""Miss Aline Mendonça, dear." Marianne complete with debauchery.The two ladies walk among the activity of porters, guests, and hotel maids. They go to Marianne's office. Unlike her husband's office, Marianne's contains feminine touches, such as flowers in vases and strawberry-colored walls."If you want, daughter, I'll tell your father that your husband is actually a male prostitute.""Thanks, Mom, but I'd rather hold that trump card." Laura
Reginaldo calls Márcio."Márcio, good evening. What time do you leave the store?"Márcio is surprised by Reginaldo's call, "Hello, buddy. I didn't think you would call so soon.""Did you think I would take this long?" Reginaldo thinks this is funny."No, it just takes a few months to start a business, don't you think?""Well, I'll fill you in on the details after you leave. How about it? At the Parmesan Pizzeria, on me?""Could be, I'm starving. See you there!"Both say goodbye and hang up.Moments later, Reginaldo and Márcio meet at the Parmesan Pizzeria. Being in the commercial area of Sunset Village, it is not necessary to describe how this pizzeria was built with the best material and how expensive and delicious the pizzas are.It's said that the owners are of Italian descent and prepare the pizza the same way it is made in São Paulo. The dough is not crispy and crumbly and the mozzarella cheese stretches while hot.Reginaldo ordered a pepperoni pizza and wine. Márcio is amazed
Aline was stunned by Carla claiming that the popsicle vendor who stunned her was actually Reggie Fabray, the heir to the Fabray Real Estate Network.However, seconds later, Aline does 'pfff' and bursts out laughing, catching the eyes of all the customers around.Reginaldo also looks at her and smiles out of the corner of his mouth. Márcio notices the feline gaze of the future boss."You're getting that girl pregnant with just one look, boss."Reginaldo disguises himself, "Ehr... where were we?""I was picturing myself in a house by the sea after working with you as a realtor." Márcio jokingly responds, "As for you, you were thinking about—""You better cut the immorality before you get fired." Reginaldo threatens him with a smile."But I wasn't even hired in the first place!" Márcio objects to, in the camaraderie."Anyway, that's Miss Mendonça, famous for showing up without underwear at her birthday party weeks ago." Reginaldo doesn't take his eyes off her."And you liked what you saw
Reginaldo returns from the pizzeria after closing the deal with Márcio. He walks through the foyer smiling as he remembers how many times Aline had looked at him...Aline...Reginaldo shakes his head, "This is not the time to fall in love, Reggie! Focus on your goal. She is the daughter of another influential family. Besides, if my incongruous wife's parents find out about me and her, they could destroy everything even though I don't love their daughter!"Reginaldo goes to the kitchen and finds it intact. No pots on the stove, no dirty dishes in the sink."Why did I think Laura would be back for dinner?"Reginaldo takes advantage of the empty house and goes up the stairs to the master suite. There, he removes all his clothes and moves permanently to the other room where he slept.After locking the door for fear of Laura attacking him at dawn, Reginaldo gets in his underwear and lies down, dreaming that he is swimming in the pool with Aline.******The next day, Laura is brewing the co