KarenOthon's actions left me completely bewildered. He simply ignored my decision and took control of the situation, even after I made it clear that I wasn't ready to reveal the truth yet. I did plan to tell, yes, but not at that moment. Nervousness overwhelmed me, and the gaze of my son and my mother only increased the pressure, leaving me unsure of how to react.Emotions churned within me, and my mother seemed to notice."It seems like this is an important matter. We'd better talk about it in the privacy of our home," she suggested, with a compassionate expression.I wasn't ready yet, but Othon didn't give me a choice. I couldn't make up excuses or tell more lies because I knew that would only make everything worse in the future. With a defeated sigh, I agreed. There was no more escaping it. Together, we all entered the house."I'll call Átila," Mom announced. "Please make yourself comfortable, Dr. Arraes.""Thank you," Othon replied, settling on the couch, closely followed by Otáv
OthonThe scene in Karen's living room left me in a state of shock. The tense atmosphere, heavy with surprise, hung over all of us. I couldn't comprehend how things had spiraled out of control so rapidly.Revealing the truth to Otavio had been a more challenging experience than I could have imagined. Seeing his refusal to meet his father was a painful blow, a sense of failure weighing heavily on my chest. However, even in the face of disappointment, I didn't regret trying.That dramatic scene had been just the first step on an uncertain path. Otavio was only a five-year-old child, and I knew nothing was definitive for someone so young. I tried to console myself with that thought, even in the uncertainty of what the future held for us.The first to break the silence was Mr. Buarque, who delicately expressed the desire to understand what was happening."Your mother and I deserve an explanation," he added, with a concerned look directed at his daughter.Karen's mother agreed with her hus
Karen After Othon left, a deep pain settled in my chest. I looked at my parents, who seemed to understand the intensity of what I was feeling at that moment. Their gazes were full of compassion but also laden with concern. I acknowledge my mistakes, a series of miscalculated choices that led to this painful outcome. None of my missteps were intentional, and the idea of hurting those I love, especially Otavio, was like an unbearable weight on my conscience. Mom looked at me, her eyes expressing a mixture of understanding and solidarity. She offered to check on Otavio, but feeling responsible for the situation, I replied that I preferred to do it personally. I needed to face the consequences of my actions and try to mitigate the impact they had on my son
Othon As I walked with Bart, the insistent ringtone of the phone shattered the peace. Karen. Her name blinked on the screen, stirring a strange sensation within me. A bad feeling settled in my chest. With a lump in my throat, I answered, sitting down on a nearby bench. Karen's words hit me like a hammer, leaving me stunned. My son was missing. I gripped Bart's leash tightly, ready to rush back home and assist in the search. But something made me hesitate. As I ended the call and held onto the dog leash, a strange movement very close to me caught my attention. A figure was approaching from a side street. I furrowed my brow, a shiver running down my spine. "Otavio?" I spoke aloud, but he wouldn't hear me from that distance.
KarenI was consumed by despair, but I knew I needed to keep my composure, as Camila had suggested. Otávio depended on me, and I couldn't allow myself to fall apart. With slow steps, I returned to the sidewalk, anxiously waiting for the arrival of the police, whose delay felt like an eternity.Meanwhile, my mother, with teary eyes, joined me after searching the house for any sign of Otávio. My father, on the other hand, went from door to door, asking the neighbors if they had seen the boy. Anguish hung in the air, enveloping everyone in its web."He's out there somewhere," my mother tried to comfort me, holding my hand firmly."I know, Mom, but it's so hard..." I replied, struggling against the tears that threatened to fall at any moment.Suddenly, my mother's expression changed drastically. Her eyes widened as she fixed her gaze on something behind me."Karen! Look over there!" she exclaimed, pointing to the end of the street.I quickly turned in the indicated direction, and my eyes
OthonAfter leaving Otávio safely with Karen, I returned home, feeling torn between the desire to clarify everything immediately and the need to take a step back, allowing all of us to digest the revelations of that eventful day.While Bart roamed around the house, I was lost in thought. I didn't attempt to sleep, knowing I wouldn't be able to. I felt extremely restless and unable to simply lie down peacefully in my bed. Instead, I opted to try to focus on reading one of my books from the living room bookshelf. I would try to lose myself in the world of fiction and forget for a while the extraordinary turn of events that had happened in my life over the weekend.With a resigned sigh, I picked a volume and settled on the couch, hoping that the distraction of printed words could push away the tumultuous thoughts that haunted me.Already absorbed in the reading, I immersed myself in the pages of the book and finally managed to forget a bit about the world around me. However, the momentar
KarenUpon hearing Othon's words, I felt a tightness in my chest. His serious expression and sincere words struck me deeply. I was genuinely remorseful for my actions, but I also knew I couldn't erase the past. The decision to forgive or not now lay in Othon's hands.For a moment, I fell silent, processing everything he said. I acknowledged the gravity of the situation, yet I also felt the urgency of a second chance, the opportunity to prove that I had learned a valuable lesson that day."Othon," I began, my voice trembling slightly, "I know I can't change the past, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to start over. I've learned from my mistakes and am determined to be a better person, not just for myself, but also for our son."I looked into Othon's eyes, hoping to find understanding and acceptance in his gaze. Uncertainty hung in the air as I awaited his response, yearning for a chance to mend the damage I had caused."It's going to be okay, Karen," he said softly. "Try to get s
ColinThe doorbell rang insistently, interrupting my moment of peace at home. With an irritated sigh, I got up from the couch and made my way to the door, prepared to unleash a few curses at whoever was on the other side. But when I opened the door, I was completely stunned to find Valquíria standing there.“Valquíria? What's going on? Why do you seem so shaken?” I asked, my surprise reflected in my voice.She looked at me with red, swollen eyes, clearly struggling to contain the emotions overwhelming her. I had never seen her like this before, and it deeply worried me.“Colin... I... I need help” she murmured, her voice trembling with emotion.Instinctively, I opened the door wider, inviting her