William is saying goodbye to Beto in his office at the Ramos supermarket. Beto's portable radio is playing "Walking Contradiction" by Green Day.“Yes, it's a huge contradiction.” William whimpers as usual, “I'll have my pizzeria built by my worst enemy.”Beto purses his lips, then opines, “Will, does the situation between you and Josias have to be that traumatic? There was a time when you were friends.”“Yes, when he was married to my sister and respected her.” William grumbles, “From the moment the marriage ended because of him, I hated him again. And since Caio doesn't stand a chance at Rocha Constructions, I'll leave the pizzeria to him when I die.”“Stop talking about death ‘cause you're far from going through it.” Beto laughs.“Only forty more years, who knows.” William calms down, “Okay, Beto, it was a pleasure working here, but I have to leave.”“I'm also saying goodbye.” Beto looks around, “Now more than ever I need to keep an eye on my father's building.”“Did something unfor
Thursday. Josias is in the VIP suite of Renan Vasconcelos, the important guest who always chooses the Rocha Hotel to... stay or enjoy procuring girls?He knocks on the door. A “Come in” is heard and Josias enters.In the suite furnished in a classic and refined style, Josias is faced with the guest who is keeping his mother awake at night. Renan is forty-five years old, with partly gray hair, a piercing gaze, and an imposing posture; a perfect opponent for Josias.Renan smiles when he recognizes the owner of Rocha Constructions, “Hey, I know you! You are the son of the general manager of this hotel. My congratulations, young man, for being so successful at such a young age.”"Young age? I’ll be thirty-five next year.” Josias responds mildly, “Time passes quickly.”“I understand, my hair has started to turn gray.” Renan sits down on the upholstered sofa, “So, how can I help you? Did something happen? I was expecting room service.”Josias closes the door and approaches Renan a little, “
Josias is now talking to Elza and Vernon in her office about their interesting visit.“The guy seems to be my opponent.” Josias reports to them, “He is everything people say I am, except that his features are Caucasian.”Elza is trembling with fear, “My dear son, stay away from this man! I couldn't even sleep at night, afraid you were going to be murdered.”Josias hugs his mother, “Don't worry, mother. My father's fate will not repeat itself with me.”Vernon asks, “So can I do a feature on him and his sexual deviance?”Josias breaks the hug and nods to Vernon, “No, Dad, we shouldn't scare him.”“Besides, we don't even know what he's really doing here.” Elsa sighs.“But that's what I'm here for as a journalist!” Vernon insists on offering himself.Jane enters the office with a glass of water and calming pills, “Here, ma'am.”“Thank you very much, Jane.” Elza drinks two pills with the water, “How did your dating with Mr. Motta do yesterday?”Jane blushes to the roots of her hair, “We ju
Vera is cleaning the lobby in a standard black cleaning lady's uniform that looks ridiculous and misshapen. Tenants walk past her and giggle sarcastically. Michael Jackson's song “Stranger in Moscow” is supposed to calm her down, but Vera snorts with rage every time she sweeps the floor.“At least I'm still in my dad's building.” Vera tries to concentrate, “And one of these days, I'll see Wally walk through that door!”Deluded, Vera smiles and approaches the counter to sweep. The newspaper Teresa had left was open.Vera glances at the open page and her dreamy smile melts like a flower.A photo of Renan Vasconcelos in the company of Tobias Ibrahim left her wide-eyed. The journalistic article was about Tobias being elected mayor, but Vera doesn't take her eyes off the businessman.“Oh, heavens, it can't be! I need Wally to protect me!”On impulse, Vera crumples up the newspaper and throws it in the trash can. A girl enters the lobby and observes the desperate gesture of the cleaning lad
Ernesto enters Josias's office. Our hero is standing and facing the horizon.“Sir, here is yesterday's paper. Glad it wasn't thrown away.”Josias turns to the secretary and picks up the newspaper. He flips through the politics section and finds the photo.The news item reads, “Lagoon City mayoral candidate Tobias Ibrahim welcomed industrialist Renan Vasconcelos to talk about his support for the candidacy. Vasconcelos is famous for its tradition in the textile industry. Rumors circulate that Mr. Vasconcelos intends to open one of its factories in the city if Tobias Ibrahim wins the election.”“Something wrong with that, sir?” Ernesto asks when he sees Josias's somber face.Josias folds the newspaper and hands it back to the secretary, “No. Apparently, everything is back to normal. But it's like my dad said: we're seeing what's to be seen.”Ernesto has goosebumps listening to his boss. Is Josias learning to be cold and calculating with the Bento brothers?******Vera is very stressed, n
The day of Daryl and Diane's wedding has arrived.It should have been a joyous occasion for the Mountain family. However, through the fault of the same Daryl, the family members are in restrained happiness. His talk about the 'legacy' being restricted to blood members left the others disheartened.In the Montanha Penthouse, Kelvin listened to The Smashing Pumpkins’ song “Tonight, Tonight”, wearing his tuxedo as best man at the wedding. He waits for his family to be ready.Alan is the first to appear in the living room, “Kelvin, I'm ready. Is my suit smart?”Kelvin turns to his stepson and smiles. Alan looks cute in a black suit and his hair is styled very trim with gel, “This way, the next one to get married will be you.”“Don’t even think about it!” Melissa approaches in a long sleeveless lavender dress. She will be one of the bridesmaids, “It's still early for my boy to get married.”“I may be early to get married, but I'm not a boy anymore, Mom.” Alan defends himself.“I’ll check o
Vera is constantly sweeping the lobby of Teodoro's building, looking back, afraid of being caught by surprise. Teresa approaches in beach attire and with Rosemary and Pedro hand in hand with her.“What's going on, Vera?” Teresa asks her, “Why so much panic and dread?”“Your boyfriend wasn't interested in knowing.” she retorts.Teresa wiggles and then turns to the radio, “Always keep the tradition, Vera. Don't want your father's ghost pulling your foot at night. Maybe that's what you're afraid of.”Rosemary and Pedro laugh. The radio turns on and the song “The 13th” by The Cure fills the lobby.Vera takes a deep breath, “I am not willing to argue and swear in front of the children.”“Vera, your brother even tried to find out what was going on. But you didn't provide information and just asked to live here. Don't you think that would be too far? What are the chances Wallace will show up—”“Are you ever going to believe that this time it's not because of Wally?” Vera throws the broom to
In Sunset Village, one of the beachgoers positioned a huge stereo, and the song “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, by Deep Blue Something, animated the bathers in general.Rosemary and Pedro were having fun in the sand while burying Beto. There was only Beto's head outside when Teresa started talking to him, sitting on the beach chair and sunbathing.“Beto, do you realize that your sister is scared and afraid of something?”Beto would shrug if his shoulders were free, but they were already under the sand, “Yes, but she doesn't explain what it is. So I even think that she is making up something to justify her moving into the building.”“That would be a dishonest move on her part.” Teresa complains, “We gave her the job, and she hopes to sneak into the building.”“Wallace will never show up there again.” Beto says, “And why would he go? Now he lives in Green Park, has a job at Rocha Constructions, and the family is on good terms with him.”Teresa muses with her hand on her chin, “Is she then ser