It was spray-painted on the facade of the building “CLASSIFIED CRAZY”. And of course that was his work: Heitor Casanova.- Look what this bastard did! – I was pissed off, stunned, without thinking straight.- I don't think it was exactly him. Surely paid someone to do it. Ben turned his head to the side, following the writing.- The good part is... No one knows it's for you. - Salma said, narrowing her eyes, thoughtful.- If I saw him right now, I'd give him so much... Until I couldn't bear the tiredness in my hands anymore. “I imagined the scene in my head.- You'd have to get on a stool, cherry. – Ben spoke seriously.- Ben, you disqualified idiot.- If I were you, I wouldn't use that word anymore. It's getting dangerous, Babi. – He reacted.I took out my cell phone and took a picture of the facade with the writing.- What are you going to do with it? – Salma asked.- Take it to the Delegate and show what Heitor Casanova did. I'm going to demand that he pay me for the moral damages
- Hey.- Hey. – She told me, without looking at my face, continuing what she was doing.- What do I do if I found something in the elevator?- If it's not money, take it to the lost and found section on the second floor. – She followed the computer, showing no interest in what I was saying.- What if it's money? I asked out of curiosity.She looked at me then, with a face of few friends:- Then leave it to me.I wrinkled my forehead. How brazen! Sure, if it was money, I'd get it for her.- Did you find something? – she asked, now interested.- Yes... - I took a coin that was worth almost nothing and handed it to her.She took the coin, looked at it, rolled it over her hand and said:- You can keep it. - He smiled mockingly.It's not a coin, you idiot. I found a wallet from Mr. Allan C. But you can't be trusted. I will return it myself, one way or another. He was such a kind gentleman. He was certainly worried, after all, all his cards were there. Who wouldn't? Especially with so many.
- Do you know her? – the woman looked at Anon 1.He nodded.- Mr. Casanova sent the girl in. – said Anon 2.She got out of my way, begrudgingly. I gave a wry smile and couldn't help but snipe:- I'm close to Anon's . – I blinked.I entered, accompanied by the two gigantic security guards, one on either side, making me feel even shorter than I already was. I didn't even reach for their shoulders.- Okay, Anon 1 takes care of the son Casanova.- Anon 2 of the parent Casanova. Am I right? He smiled, bringing up the subject.- No... My name is not Anon. - Said Anon 2. - I'm Otávio.- I'm sorry, Octavio. Mr. Casanova's security, that?He nodded, looking unfriendly.- I recognized you. Well, I found Mr. Allan Casanova's wallet in the elevator and came to deliver it to him personally. You know how it is...- Follow me, miss? – Anon 2 didn't remember my name.- Bongiove. – Anon 1 answered for me.What was the point of even saying that my last name was Novaes? The man swore I was Bongiove... A
- I'm sorry... If I hurt your arm. - He released me. - It was not my intention.- I'm sorry I almost got you in trouble with your girlfriend.He looked at me and for a moment I wasn't sure exactly how to act. Because I didn't want to apologize. But the way he apologized was so different from how he always treated me that it took me by surprise.- Come on, Barbara. – Allan said, already distant from me.- I'll see what your father wants... And I promise to leave him alone. - Smile.I turned and followed Allan. I really didn't want any more trouble with Hector and anyone else in his family. I should have listened to Ben and not walked over there to hand over my wallet.As I walked behind Allan, I asked:- Can I take your chair?- Take my wheelchair? - he laughed. - I'm fine, thank you.- Now that I realized that she walks alone. I didn't even know that existed. Neither...I stopped talking when I realized there was an elevator inside the Casanova house. He opened the door and I walked i
I took the bottle from him.- Now try again, with both hands. You can. He's a man... Must have strength at least. It's the bare minimum...- I'm not a man used to pushing, Miss Novaes. At least not to open elevators. He looked at me sarcastically.- And how are you going to open the elevator door, if you're not going to use your strength? Do you think he will obey your beautiful fingers? – I mocked.He looked at his fingers and then at me:- I am impressed with the way you observe me and know everything about me, “Bárbara”.- Miss Novaes, please. - I asked. – No intimacies.- B-á-rbara . He spelled it out slowly, to annoy me.- Well, “Heitor”, get out of there and I'll open this crap.I put the bottle on the floor and tried to open the door, using all my strength. But he couldn't even get his fingers into the crack, it was so small.- Use your fucking cell. I told him.- It's not with me. He leaned against the glass wall, crossing his arms.I opened my bag and took out my cell phone,
It was all very fast and when I noticed the door opened.There was no one there, but the music could be heard. We were in the sort of room I had climbed with Allan through earlier.The bright light was a touch of reality. I got out of the elevator, my body shuddering and trying to find the right words before I left.- Finally. I smiled, not looking him in the eye. - I need to go.- You can't go out with the dress like that... Your whole body shows.I stopped, not knowing what to do. He took off his coat and placed it over my shoulders:- I think that sorts it out a bit. But I can get a dress from Milena if you want.- No... No need. Thanks for the coat... I... Send it back. – I went out.He went after me, taking my arm. When he pulled me, I was forced to face him.- Barbara... I...The door opened and Celine, who I now knew was not his real mother, appeared. Her eyes went directly to his hand on my arm and she didn't hide her dissatisfaction:- Still here, Miss Novaes? I thought you l
Salma arched her brow, looking at him:- You... You're not one of the male dancers, are you?- No... I'm just the bartender. - He smiled.She sat on the couch, legs up, making room for us:- Sorry for a three seater sofa only ... But there are three of us here. He smiled, explaining himself.He sat down and I pulled out one of the armchairs, because I thought it was strange to talk to him and Salma when the three of us were next to each other, having to look around. I think I sometimes had OCDs too, like Mr. Allan.- You working together and don't know each other? How crazy!- Well, she doesn't know me. I know her. He frowned, looking at her.- Of course... Who would forget the beautiful redhead in the glass box? - I noticed his gaze at her, of admiration.Okay, I can be a cupid. And I would do two perfect things: get my best friend a nice man and make him give up on me at the same time. After all, I didn't want to make him suffer, as Daniel was a nice man.- But tell me... What is it
On Tuesday, Salma arrived home with the envelope late in the afternoon. We already knew that there was the result of the sex of the baby.We all sat around the table, looking at each other anxiously.- And you went to the doctor? I asked.- Yes... My belly starts to grow a little. And soon I'll have to get away from Babylon.- And... How will it be? I asked curiously.- I will attest and continue receiving. Besides... I have some money saved up. And... Money won't be my problem anymore after the baby is born.- Babi... Is the father rich? That? – Ben asked.She nodded as she opened the envelope:- But it was independent production. Although... The act was performed. - He said, making us even more confused.Was it possible to produce an independent sexual act? It would be my next Google search.Salma and I have always been best friends since we were little. Our dream of living together came about under Jardel's protest. And even though she hated him, she accepted him into our house. I
As soon as I entered the room, accompanied by the doctor, I saw my father wrapped in a bunch of wires that controlled his every move. She knew how much he hated that situation and the reason why he ran away: everything was repeated, it had happened before.I approached the bed and took his hand, which he squeezed.- I am tired. – He said, eyes closed.- So rest.- It's complicated to know that we won't see each other anymore... - His eyes were still closed - I'll miss you.- No, you won't miss it. But I'll go...- I know I wasn't a perfect father. And for that I apologize. But understand, it was never with bad intentions. I always loved you, no matter how much of a motherfucker I was.- I think everyone has a motherfucking phase in life. The good thing is, we may realize that one day. You did the best you could.- Make every drop of my sweat count ... But don't put North B. above your family like I did.- I will not do that. Don't worry.- Now... Give me a kiss, my son. And go! I don'
As soon as we descended the steps of the side stairs, the ceremony still going on, we went outside.What was my surprise when I found Anya and Breno talking to Nic, while Maria Lua was on her lap, with Be on her lap.I ran over to them, nearly falling, my stiletto heels sinking into the soft grass.I stopped between them and Nic, preventing them from seeing my daughter:- What are you doing here? – I asked, feeling the anger build up inside me.- We... We just came to see the girl. – Anya said.- You can't see her. She is our daughter. – Hector spoke firmly – If you approach again, I will ask for a protective measure against you.- We really just wanted to see the girl. After all, we don't want to have the same end as Daniel. – Breno said.- I don't understand... - I played dumb.- Do you really think we believe that Daniel disappeared or left? He just disappeared from the country.- We don't know about him - I said - And I don't even want to know.- Well, unlike my wife, I know what
I straightened my dress one last time before entering the church. Maria Lua couldn't stand still and I feared that the maid of honor wouldn't make it to the altar, being able to run away or run with the rings anywhere, even if she went after Be, the cat who was wearing a tie, lost in the great hall, full of from people I barely knew.Mandy straightened my dress back and said,- I think you chose a very tight dress, dear. I hope it doesn't tear while you're walking to the sound of the wedding march.- Turn your mouth over there, grandma... It would be a shame.- Mandy, honey, if that happens I'll cut your granddaughter's neck. – Ben said, fanning himself with his hand – I'm so nervous! I think I'm going to have a fit, I swear!- Look at me, Ben - I took his face with both hands and stared into his bright eyes, like two gemstones on clean and completely perfect and well-groomed skin - You deserve every second of it... Enjoy your day, my love. my life.He kissed my lips and we instantly
- Mama? Maria extended her arms to me.I felt my heart break into a thousand pieces and I went towards her, being pulled into the house. The door closed and Daniel passed the key.- What do you do here? - He asked.Maria Lua followed with her arms towards me and Daniel prevented me from getting close to her. It was enough for her to start crying vehemently.Celine came towards me and handed me the girl:- I hate her crying. She is spoiled and sly.I closed my eyes, smelling her hair coming through my nostrils. Her skin was warm, the blood circulating in her body, her cheeks rosy.She laid her head on my shoulder and stopped crying immediately.- Mom is here, my love.- Daddy? She looked into my eyes.- Dad too! - I said, seeing a smile on her face, the kind that made me lose my mind and donate a kidney without thinking twice.I wiped the tears that were still on her face and asked:- Are you hungry?She nodded in the affirmative.- What the fuck are you doing here? – Daniel immediatel
- I agree - Allan said - We have many armed and trained men here. If we don't do something now, it will never be done again.Everyone looked at Hector. He glared at me. I felt that something was bothering him, although I agreed with Allan and my brother.- Speak, Hector... - I went to him, taking his hand, without taking my eyes off his. – What do you think about all this?- I'm afraid for Maria Lua. What if Daniel is also armed? What if you're not alone? What if a stray bullet hits our girl? - I noticed a certain panic in his voice.I hadn't thought of that. And he was right. Of course, the will was to finish off Daniel and everyone who was with him. But my daughter was one of the people under his sway.- We can try to talk - Ben suggested - I hate violence, people! Not that I think we have to give in to the blackmail of this disqualified Daniel, but it doesn't hurt to try to resolve it in peace.- In this case, there's no way to resolve it in peace, Ben. – Anon 1 told him.- We do n
- How did you disappear? There's no way for her to disappear. If you left her in the living room, she must be somewhere... She likes to play hide and seek.I got up and ran down the steep wooden stairs. The room was empty.I went to the glass door that faced the street and it was closed but not locked.- There's no way someone could have entered here... And taken her. - I said uncertainly.- She's not in the kitchen - said the housekeeper - Nor in the rooms on the way there.Hector ran downstairs, tucking a coat into his arms:- We need to look everywhere.- How did you know? – I looked at him.- Ben... He heard everything on the phone. And told me.We started looking around the house. The man in charge of the place also helped, but on the outside. After a while, I already knew that my daughter was not in the house.I stepped out onto the street, feeling my feet on the small, fluffy flakes. That moment was supposed to be so perfect. However, all I felt was my heart wanting to jump out
I woke up the next morning completely naked, cuddling with my husband, under a thick blanket, despite the heating, which made the room pleasantly warm.I stroked his arm, which was around my body, with my fingertips, noticing the skin prickling slightly, even when he was asleep. I smiled, sliding carefully to the side of the bed, making no noise.I wrapped myself in the sheet and went to the window, opening the glass, then pushing back the heavy wooden shutter. My heart pounded when I saw the ground starting to turn white and the snow falling shyly.I ran to Hector, shaking him anxiously.- What there was? He opened his eyes a little, covering himself up to his head.I pulled back the covers, finding a perfectly naked man on the bed, thin, with little body hair and a perfect abs.- Damn, how cold! – he said, looking at the window – Are you crazy, Barbara? Do you want to freeze me to death?- It's snowing! - I started jumping like a child, amazed, as I went back to the window.I reache
The Perrone estate wasn't far from the airport. In less than thirty minutes we arrived at the winery, which also housed the house where my brother was born and raised.Although we didn't feel it, as we were sheltered inside the car, the intense cold was visible on the street, even with the sun rising timidly between the mountains.Yes, I was surprised to see the extent of land that belonged and still belonged to my family.As soon as Anon had reached the main gate, we started up the steep path down the road where all you could see on either side were vines, lined up in millimeters, looking lifeless, with gray stems and not a single leaf.- My God! It's all dead! Poor Sebastian when he finds out about this. - I watched, feeling my heart sink.Hector laughed before explaining:- Didn't you study about grapes, even though you worked in a wine company, Mrs. Perrone?- Actually, at this time, I wasn't very focused on it, Mr. Disqualified.- I remember well... Your only concern was to bothe
That's how, hours later, we boarded a private jet, owned by the CEO of North B., bound for Italy.- At last, she rested. – Nicolete said, when, finally, Maria Lua slept on her lap, still on the flight.- I don't understand how she has so much energy. - I said, while gathering the toys that she threw on the floor, putting them in the bag.- I think the cat was happy to have a little slack. - Nicolette started to laugh.- No, Nicolete, she barely had time to play with him.- I thought he might lose his tail. She couldn't contain her laughter.I kissed my sleeping little one on the cheek.- I'll take her to rest with me and Hector.- No way! I stay with her. Go pay attention to your husband. Don't worry about this little hurricane I can handle.I went to the chair at the front and saw Anon in a deep sleep, with her head propped against the window.- This one sure hated the trip. – I said softly, since he and Malu were sleeping.- Certainly. He took him away from Ben. He's not the type to