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Viviane

João Pedro did not like to open up about his feelings and emotions, he was very reserved, and I never saw him fall in love with any girl he had a relationship with. But lately, I haven't seen him with anyone, and he keeps disappearing without telling me where he is or with whom. Something was going on with my friend and I just hope it was nothing serious.

It didn't take long, and he arrived. He should be somewhere close to the University, as we lived at least thirty minutes from the university, and he didn't even spend fifteen to getting to where I was waiting for him.

“Just say what the problem is because I know there is one” I got into the car and sat on the passenger seat, at the same time as I said those words. “Don't bullshit me and don't look so innocent!”

“Let's get out of here. When I get home, we'll talk. I need to vent. There's something I want to share with you.”

“I knew I had something!” I said, looking at him with an inquiring and worried expression.

He didn't say anything else and drove the car out of the parking lot where we were. I understood that he wanted to talk only when we got home and decided to wait for his moment. We were very close, but I had no idea what the subject could be.

Upon arriving at the mansion, we were going straight to his room when we ran into João Felipe in the hallway where the family's rooms were located.

We were walking hand in hand because I noticed that João Pedro needed support and I held his hand. Looking at our joined hands, João Felipe blurted out:

" Did the couple decide to come out? She asked with an expression of displeasure.”

" Not yet. But any day, it could happen, " said João Pedro, smiling.

It was always like that, João Pedro never responded to the way his brother referred to us, which made me very irritated.

" Are you going out, João Felipe? " He asked curiously because Felipe was very well groomed, handsome as always and his smell was to drive a poor mortal in love crazy.

He was still staring at our joined hands when he answered his brother in a dry manner.

" Clear. After all, Friday is the best time to relax. I'm enjoying it while I still haven't taken over Mendes de Albuquerque.”

" We're also going out, me and Vivi.”

I immediately looked at João Pedro when he said that. I hadn't arranged anything with him, and I wasn't intending to go out this weekend. Exams were right around the corner, and I was never going to enjoy a hangover while I was supposed to be studying.

"Let 's go to Alícia Guimarães' party.”

João Pedro could only be going crazy or playing with Felipe's face. I hated Alicia and would never step foot in an event at her house. I glared at him, and he just smiled. I dropped our hands, upset.

" I'm on my way there. But tell me, were you invited? " He said as if doubting. " I'll rephrase my question. Was Viviane invited? Because as far as I remember, Beatrice and Alicia hated Viviane. In her place, I wouldn't take her, as I'm sure she won't be welcome at our friends' houses. I'll be really surprised if that has changed in the time I've been away.”

I looked away from João Pedro when I heard Felipe's words and decided to get away from both before I did or said something that I would regret because I was on edge.

" I'm leaving, João Pedro. Then you say whatever you have to say. I don't need to sit here and listen to nasty things coming from such snooty people.”

I left quickly, as I wouldn't submit myself to those gratuitous insults from João Felipe.

" Come back here, Vivi… please!”

I didn't pay attention to João Pedro's words and went on my way.

" Dude, I was just kidding, you didn't need to talk…! " I still heard João Pedro complain to his brother, before turning to the corridor and going down the stairs in a hurry. I was reaching the last step when I almost bumped into Mr. Rodolfo.

" Good night, Vivi! " He said excitedly.

I don't know how such a kind man could father that nasty one.

" Good night, Mr. Rodolfo!”

" Where are you going in such a hurry? Stay for dinner. I'm sure the boys will really appreciate your presence.

I almost asked who the boys were, but I wasn't in the mood for jokes and just said:

" In the next opportunity, Mr. Rodolfo. I'm studying for the last evaluations of the semester, and I need to dedicate myself to the fullest! " I said that he didn't realize how I was inside.

" All right then, my dear. You're right, you can't waste any time" She gave me a respectful kiss on the forehead, as she used to do since I was a child, and left, going up the stairs.

Upon entering my house, I found my parents watching TV. I greeted each one with a kiss on the cheek and went to my room, I needed to be alone.

João Pedro kept calling me and sending some messages, but I wasn't going to go back to the mansion anymore today, and despite his insistence, he ended up accepting it and said he would go out to have fun then.

I just needed a shower and sleep.

Already lying down and trying to reconcile sleep, the images of what happened tonight wouldn't get out of my head.

Why did João Felipe insist on hurting me? Why does he always need to rub our differences in my face? I had these questions for years and apparently, it would not be today that I would have my answers.