EPISODE 3

I wake up after 10:00, and neither of them is in the room anymore; I take my phone and call David. ''I just woke up; I do stop by your house and pick you up in two hours.''

''I thought I'd given up on that crazy idea.  Was Interesting for you to wake up now.'' He pauses, ''It's looking like you had a good night, waking up now.''

''It was great; I'll consider it my bachelor's goodbye.  Now pack your things; I'll be right back and get you,'' I'll hang up, shower, pack a suitcase, and come down.

......

''Brazil, here I come! And I'm sure I'll be back with my future wife,' I say before the private plane door closes.

''There's still time to give up this crazy idea, Mack! This will not work and will be more of a setup of yours with a catastrophic result. And it looks like the consequences will be serious this time because you don't take Theodora to be his wife. Everything can be easier. And it shouldn't be such a bad option.'' David speaks when we're taking off.

''I've said never. That woman is unbearable; I'm not going to give up; that's my final decision.''

…

We arrived in Brazil; it was already night. And then we're going to the hotel.

''I'm tired; I want to lie on a soft bed and rest,'' David speaks as soon as we climb the elevator.

''No way, look how this land smells of fun! Let's shower and go out; we can save time. Every second is a waste of time, please keep in mind that I don't even have a bride, and I need to be married in three months.''

Would you like to do it today? Do you want to get a bride today? You think you'll be lucky enough to have one walking down the beach?'' He says, laughing.

'Yes, I said now! I want to save time. We're going to Copacabana; the last time I was here, I found beautiful women selling their bodies. I'm sure you'll like it….''

''You know there are also prostitutes in Italy; we didn't need to come that far to get one if that was your purpose. I thought you were looking for a different girl who would accept this madness, a contract marriage. Because your father never received a prostitute as a daughter-in-law, your mother will die. And I doubt you'll find one that doesn't look like one in this place. It would be best if you had a wife who looks like a wife. Please keep in mind that.

''Yes, I think you're right; I'm going crazy; a prostitute is not suitable. I speak smiling ''my mother would suspect, almost immediately, would be a shot in the foot itself, without a shadow of a doubt. But I have another idea in mind; I'm not dumb, David, so stop thinking I am. I know exactly what I'm doing. I hear there's a place with lots of music and women. His name is Lapa,'' I say, already preparing my clothes.

''I don't believe you're going to make me do this. I still can't understand why you think in this country we'll find. Today, we will search for a woman who accepts a front wedding. Today, after hours of travel.''

''Just follow me and obey my orders; please remember that you are my friend and employee.''

''Yes. Sir… boss''

…

Beatriz:

''And Beatriz, no excuses. You're not the only one in the world who's ever been kicked by a boyfriend, know? Just like you have thousands daily going through this, they don't look like the world is over. Could you raise your head and turn it around? You're going with me anyway.''

''I still can't believe he did this to me; he tricked me; it was fake. What's going to happen to me now? Away from my house, no job. I can't go home. Can you understand that, Tina? My father would never accept me since, for him, now, I'm dishonored. I gave up what I had most valuable to a scoundrel. . And he was right all along; why didn't I hear?'' I talk by sinking my head even deeper into the pillow. ''He was clear when I got out of there that I was dead for him. What am I going to do now, Tina? I don't know what to do. I'm lost. And you still think I have no reason to be like this? I'm sorry, I'm not for parties.''

I wake up after 10:00, and neither of them is in the room anymore; for sure just wanted fun. Could you get my phone and call David? ''I just woke up; I'll stop by your house and pick you up in two hours.''

''I thought I'd given up on that crazy idea.  He pauses ''looks like the night was good; waking up just now!''

''It was great; I'll consider it my bachelor's goodbye.  Now pack your things; I'll be right back and get you,'' I'll hang up, shower, pack a suitcase, and come down.

''Brazil, here I come! And I'm sure I'll be back with my future wife,' I say before the private plane door closes.

''There's still time to give up this crazy idea, Mack! This will not work and will be more of a setup of yours with a catastrophic result. And it looks like the consequences will be very serious this time because you don't take Theodora to be his wife. Everything can be easier. And it shouldn't be such a bad option.'' David speaks when we're taking off.

''I've said never. That woman is unbearable; I'm not going to give up; that's my final decision.''

...

We arrived in Brazil it was already night. And then we're going to the hotel.

''I'm tired; I want to lie on a soft bed and rest,'' David speaks as soon as we climb the elevator.

''No way, look how this land smells of fun! Let's take a shower and go out, we can't waste time, and every second is a waste of time, don't forget that I don't even have a bride, and I need to be married in three months.''

Do you want to do it today? Do you want to get a bride today? Do you think you'll be lucky enough to have one walking down the beach?'' He says, laughing.

'Yes, I said now! I want to save time. We're going to Copacabana; the last time I was here, I found beautiful women selling their bodies. I'm sure you'll like it...''

''You know there are also prostitutes in Italy; we didn't need to come that far to get one if that was your purpose! I thought you were looking for a different girl who would accept this madness, a contract marriage. Because your father will never get a prostitute as a daughter-in-law, your mother will die. And I doubt you'll find one that doesn't look like one in this place. You need a wife who looks like a wife, don't forget that!

''Yes, I think you're right; I'm going crazy; a prostitute is not suitable. I speak smiling ''my mother would suspect, almost immediately, would be a shot in the foot itself, without a shadow of a doubt. But I have another idea in mind; I'm not dumb, David, so stop thinking I am. I know exactly what I'm doing. I hear there's a place with lots of music and women. His name is Lapa. I say, already preparing my clothes.

''I don't believe you're going to make me do this. We're going to go today to search for a woman who accepts a front wedding. I still can't understand why you think in this country we'll find.'' today, after hours of travel.

''Just follow me and obey my orders, don't forget that you are my friend and my employee.''

''Yes. Sir... boss''

...

Beatrice:

''And Beatrice, no excuses! You're not the only one in the world who's ever been kicked by a boyfriend, know? Just like you have thousands daily going through this, they don't look like the world is over! Could you raise your head and move on? You're going with me anyway.''

''I still can't believe he did this to me; he tricked me; it was fake. What's going to happen to me now? Away from my house, no job. I can't go home. Can you understand that, Tina? My father would never accept me since, for him, now, I'm dishonored. I gave up what I had most valuable to a scoundrel. And he was right all along; why didn't I hear?'' I talk by sinking my head even deeper into the pillow. ''He was clear when I got out of there that I was dead for him. What am I going to do now, Tina? I don't know what to do. I'm lost. And you still think I have no reason to be like this? I'm sorry, I'm not for parties.''

''Stop whining. Life will only go if you don't want to live anymore. Then you think about it; now you're going to get up from there and get dressed because I can't stand to see you in your pajamas anymore, crying around the corners; who's getting depressed, it is me I'm seeing you like this all the time, you need to react. And I know a place where you can get it. I already told you where you get a job, and you're never going to miss the money; I already told Valeria about you, and she said you'd get numerous clients. Tina says, pulling me out of bed.

''I'm not going to be a whore. I'm not even good at it.'' I say, pulling the hand Tina was holding.

''Not a prostitute; she's a luxury escort. And you think it's no good, with that little holy face of yours, you're going to be a success,' Tina says, turning her eyes.

''Tina, I appreciate everything you're doing for me, but I don't serve that kind of 'work,' I would rather not offend you or anything, just that it's not for me.  Now you go; I'm not good company today. I'm going to ruin your ride.

''Beatrice, if you don't get out of this bed now, I will take you out of the force, I will pull you by the hair, and I'm not bluffing. I will to the bathroom and shove you under that shower,' Tina talks.

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