William went down carefully so as not to trip and fall down the stairs. He opened the gate, curious about what Flávia wanted.“Cousin, my son still lives in his house.” Caio joked, letting her enter.Flávia remained serious. “I thought you would take the opportunity to move near him.”“No... my son is going to marry Brigitte and I would get in the way,” William commented with a satisfied smile. “The second bedroom must be for their son.”“Will, you could let Caio live here with Brigitte while you’d live in the other house, on the ground floor, for your safety.” Flávia looked at the stairs. “So many years in which you went up and down these stairs, at the risk of falling...”William smiled like a teenager. “OK, I guess I need to know what you’re all worried about.”Flávia chose a chair and sat down, looking at her cousin casually. “Do I need to explain myself?”William pulls out another chair and sits very close to her. “I don’t think so. I understand you very well.”Flávia lowered her
At Pizzeria Campos, William was very surprised to hear from Flávia that she was in love with him in the 80s.“Flávia... I’m here blaming myself and criticizing myself for being interested in you even though you’re my cousin, and you confess to me that you felt the same way since we were young?”“I know it sounds crazy, Will, but it’s the truth!” Flávia exclaimed passionately. “I always thought you were hot. You’re still! Even with your bad leg, even though you stopped playing soccer, even though you gained weight... you didn’t let it affect you. You started exercising again, you had a virile and attractive body again... you knew how to raise your son alone, without the evil influence of that Pamela... how could I not feel attracted to you, William Campos?”William smiled when he was praised like that. “It’s been a long time since someone talked about me like that.”“That’s because you’ve been doing a lot of nonsense,” Flávia responds between giggles. “Being an enemy of Josias wasn’t a
At the Lagoon City police station, Amoreira was calmly reading the latest issue of Maggiezine when noises in the hallway took his attention. Angry voices approached.Amoreira felt that the nervous people were going to enter his office and he stood up. He got it right; the door opened abruptly and some rookie police officers shoved Karen inside.“You’re the celebrity police.” One of the newbies said, “So take care of this crazy girl.”“Actually, I’m a detective, but—” The inexperienced police officers closed the door in Amoreira’s face.Sighing, Amoreira turned to Karen who was snorting like a bitch. “Good afternoon, Miss! Why did they throw you into my office? I was reading the summary of the soaps...”“Well then, I won’t bother you with your manly reading!” Karen got up intending to run away.But Amoreira blocked her, placing himself in front of the door. “Ah-Ah! Nothing like that, miss! Now I’m detaining you for contempt of authority.”“WHAT?” Karen doesn’t realize the danger of yel
Kelvin showed up at the Lagoon City police station.“Excuse me, I need to report a missing person.”“Has it been twenty-four hours, sir?” The police officer who put Karen in Amoreira’s office is now the one who works at the front desk.“No, but she is the wife of João Paulo Rocha Queiroz. You don’t want her to appear dead floating in the river when you should’ve done something to prevent it, right?” Kelvin spoke with a smile, but the words were too threatening for the rookie.He got his legs shaking and got up. “Ehr... detective Amoreira is interrogating a lady vandal accused of having caused the biggest scandal in Ibrahim Square—”Kelvin opened his eyes wide and used the brain he has. “Scandal in Ibrahim Square? It probably has something to do with it! Helen Queiroz was last seen in the square!”“OK, follow me, sir...”“Kelvin Mountain.”The police officer promised to follow in Amoreira’s footsteps and read Maggiezine so as not to be rude to the celebrities who appear at the police s
Everyone enters Adelaide’s office to check on the call she received from Damascene Lawyers.As she picked up the mouthpiece, Josias got the idea. “Isn’t it Brigitte calling?”Adelaide smiles hopefully and answers the call. “Hello?”On the other side, Brigitte was calling on her cell phone. Helen was next to her, drinking passion fruit tea. “Hello, Addie. This is Brigitte.”“Brigitte, thank God! Mr. Rocha guessed it was you.” Adelaide sighed in relief. “We’re concerned about the whereabouts of Helen Queiroz.”“She’s here with me, wanting to sue this so-and-so named Karen,” Brigitte explained. “She is very upset and a nervous wreck.”“Her husband is here.” Adelaide puts her hand on the mouthpiece. “Helen is at Damascene Lawyers.”“Thank God!” João Paulo wipes the sweat from his forehead.“She wants to sue Karen.” Adelaide returns to the call, “Brigitte, can you explain to me what happened?”“I’ll summarize the story: Karen appeared at the sales stand in Ibrahim Square, insulted Helen, s
João Paulo and Helen return home together at night. Sandra was on the couch watching cartoons.“Mommy, Daddy! You’re here!”“Good, daughter. Fortunately.” Helen went to the sofa and hugged Sandra tightly.“What is it, Mommy?”“No big deal, daughter. Mom missed you.” Helen continued hugging Sandra.“OK. When I finish watching the cartoon, I’m going upstairs to take a shower. Do we have dinner?”João Paulo gives the idea, “Let’s order pizza at Pizzeria Campos, what do you think?”“YAY!” Sandra gets up from the sofa and runs to João Paulo, hugging him. “Thanks, Dad!”“Anytime, daughter. Now go up the stairs, no running, and go take your shower.”“OK!” Sandra obeyed. The cartoon wasn’t finished yet, but the desire to eat pizza spoke louder.Helen took advantage and grabbed the remote control, turning off the TV. João Paulo sat next to her.“I didn’t want to ask you during the ride.” João Paulo wrapped his arm around his wife. “Do you really intend to sue her?”“I want you to write the mos
The next morning, the doorbell at the Mountain Penthouse sounded too early for Felipe’s liking.He appeared in the living room, scratching his eyes sleepily, unwilling to answer the door.First, he decided to go to the landline and dial the building’s entrance.“Hello, concierge? Who did you let up? It’s too early for visitors, don’t you think?”“I’m sorry, Mr. Mountain, but the person assured you that you were waiting for him. It’s Octavio Motta. Should I call the police?”Felipe frowned. He wasn’t close to Octavio, so it was difficult for him to think of a reason for the Chief Architect to visit him. “It’s fine, I’ll answer it. But next time, don’t let anyone pass this hour of the day. My uncle is still sleeping.”After saying goodbye, Felipe answered the door before Octavio broke the doorbell.“The bell won’t make money if you press it over and over again!”“Good morning, Young Mountain!” Octavio smiles ironically, already dressed in a suit and tie. “God helps those who rise early,
At the Mountain Penthouse, Kelvin appeared, still wearing a terracotta-colored robe and scratching his eyes with sleep. Octavio was upset. Is today Sunday, so everyone wakes up this late?“Good morning, Mr. Motta.” Kelvin sat in the armchair. “Felipe said you wanted to talk to me?”“Exactly. I need you to listen to me and not make drama for Josias, please.” Octavio leaned forward, getting straight to the point.Kelvin smiled, raising the left corner of his mouth. “Does this have anything to do with you meddling in my brother Daryl’s affairs and Josias not liking it?”“I’m convinced that Josias wouldn’t mind now that your dangerous brother cannot harm me.” Octavio defends himself. “But I was always a loyal friend to Josias, unlike Daryl who decided to ruin everything.”“You didn’t come here to talk about my brother who isn’t here to defend himself, did you?” Kelvin yawned.“No, I came here to talk about you trying to ruin my best friend’s life by meddling in his family life, using the