Ricardo -I arrived at my father-in-law's company, and it seemed like he was already expecting me. I sat down in front of him without even greeting him and went straight to the point.Well, you got what you wanted. I'm going to marry your daughter.I knew you would make a decision, my boy.Yeah, let's put an end to this charade once and for all. Set up this damn wedding and let me know the date. I'll be there.As you wish, my son.Not your son. I would never have a father like you.Well, I wanted you both to live with us.Not even in your wildest dreams. I've already agreed to the marriage, but now it's me who decides about where we'll live, and I'm sure your daughter will love it. She'll be in for a big surprise when she finds out what I have in mind. I'll buy a small apartment on the other side of town, far away from everything and everyone. She'll have to work and cook if she wants to survive. I'm already planning everything in my mind.It's going to be so much fun.Ricardo, this i
Melissa -Ricardo arrived unexpectedly, he didn't let me know he was coming. Something must have happened, he seems nervous. We made love, and now I'm lying here on his chest. His breathing is irregular, and his heart is beating fast. I can feel his hands trembling. Something tells me it's not good news, but I'll give him his space.I'm truly happy, just having him here with me makes my heart beat with joy. I know I say this all the time, but I do seem like a silly girl in love. But that's exactly how I feel. I don't know if I'm going to end up heartbroken again, but I don't want to know. I'll let things unfold and enjoy every moment I can with Ricardo. I don't know what the future holds for us, but I want to live in the present and take my chances.Ricardo remains silent. We've been like this for over an hour, and still nothing. I might end up falling asleep and still nothing. When I say something is wrong, it's because something is wrong. He may not say anything, but I can feel it.
Mel -I can't digest everything I just heard; this is everything to me. Even though I always say I have a terrible taste in men, Ane insists that I don't, but even after hearing everything, I don't want to give up on him. I love him, and I won't let him go, no matter what I have to face. I'll stand by his side. My heart asks me for that, and despite all the barriers, I want to fight for this love. But first, I'll make him suffer a little, or else it won't be any fun.You know, I've been thinking about everything you told me. He looks at me in anticipation, waiting for what I'm going to say, and I just look at him and start unbuttoning his shirt that I'm wearing. I stand up and sit on his lap. His eyes light up, and I see tears welling up, but he stays strong and holds them back. I take his hand and guide it to one of my breasts, and I make him hold it. He keeps looking at me and holds onto my waist with his other free hand.So, this body right here, you won't touch it anymore. I'm sor
Melissa -I thought it would have some impact if I said that I didn't want to be with Ricardo under these conditions, but seeing him there, kneeling in front of me, begging me not to leave him, it really got to me. I just wanted to see him suffer a little, but it went too far, and I didn't know what to do. What we feel for each other seems crazy, but it's stronger than anyone can imagine.I know people will call me crazy for accepting this situation. A guy tangled up with his pregnant fiancée, a crazy father-in-law who made serious threats to make Ricardo marry his daughter, and a father with legal problems. I might be getting into troubled waters, but I want to give it a try. I've waited so long to fall in love that now I don't want to give up on this love in any way.I know Ricardo will have millions of problems until everything is resolved, but I'll be here, by his side, waiting until it all gets sorted out. At least now I'm aware of everything and know what I'm getting myself into
Pai de Melissa -My daughter really thinks she can fool me. She really thinks I don't know that she's getting involved with Ricardo. I noticed right away from the looks they exchanged as soon as he arrived at the company, and Mel's behavior completely changed. I ordered an investigation and I was sure they are indeed involved with each other. But if Ricardo thinks he can deceive my daughter, he is completely mistaken. If he thinks I didn't check his background, he's very wrong.The guy has a fiancée in São Paulo and thinks he can come here and have fun with my daughter. I will have to take some measures about this. I waited to see how far this would go, and it's going too far. Two days ago, my detective informed me that he was in town and stayed at my daughter's apartment. This means their affair is ongoing.It wasn't exactly what I wanted to meddle in my daughter's life. She is already grown up and in control of her own decisions. But if I had intervened the first time, she wouldn't
Ricardo's Father-in-Law -This wedding has to happen no matter what. I'm broke! I lost everything at the gambling table. I've tried to stop several times, but each time I was drawn back to the games until I found myself in this situation.I haven't told anything to my family. They all think the pressure I'm putting on Ricardo is to restore my daughter's honor. Bullshit! It's not my problem that she opened her legs for him.She can deal with this child on her own. What I can't do is become poor. But my situation is tough. I'm heavily indebted, and I can't step into most of the gambling houses in São Paulo because I owe them money. I don't know how I'll be able to pay if this wedding doesn't happen. The plan is for my daughter to get married, and then I'll convince her to ask for a divorce, with a very attractive agreement for her. But since the poor girl is naive and only thinks about the luxurious life she leads, I would manage the money she would receive in the divorce and ask for en
After a long conversation with my father and thanking him for his courage in doing the right thing, yes, he made a mistake but admitted it, better late than never. I feel sad that he had to surrender to the police, especially at his age. However, for now, we are calm because it will take time for a case to be built and reach a trial.This gives us time to prepare a strong defense. Our lawyers are already working on it, and I admire my father greatly for his brave courage. He remains calm despite knowing that he may face a storm ahead. It's crazy how our lives have been turned upside down. Daddy is staying strong despite everything, and Mom is supporting him. Their marriage is what I aspire to have - love, complicity, and companionship.They are an example of a marriage to follow. That's what I want with Melissa. That's what I want for my life - unconditional love with a partner who stands by my side and accompanies me in every moment of my life.Dad told me that he gave an informal st
Ricardo's ex-fiancéeI knew he would accept it, with a little push from Daddy, it was unlikely he wouldn't accept. Either he gets married or Daddy goes to jail. My father had this ace up his sleeve all along and never revealed anything to anyone. He just played the wild card at the right time.Of course, he'll do anything for me, all I have to do is shed a few tears. He always falls for that, can't stand seeing me cry. The only thing I'm not satisfied with is that I have to get married just at the courthouse, without a party. Daddy said it would be better in case things get out of control, so it will be a simple ceremony, something I detest.I like expensive things, big parties, and precisely my wedding has to be a simple ceremony. I'm very disappointed about it. Something tells me there's something behind all this simplicity from my father. He's not the type of person to spare efforts to throw a grand party with the cream of São Paulo's society. That's why I believe Daddy is hiding s