After a turbulent night and having the displeasure of meeting Miguel Henrique again, I finally managed to get home, well and without any further incident. As soon as I got inside I tried to tell my family what had happened at school. At first everyone looked at me scared and a little afraid. My mother never tired of repeating that I was crazy and senseless.
- How can you do such a thing? - When I told you to be a teacher, I asked for your inspiration to be me. And I would never do such a thing.- Of course not, woman! - Mom looked at my father with a disapproving look - You would do worse than Olivia, I'd have to take you to jail.But I made it clear to my mother and to everyone else that I was innocent and how liberating it had been to be rid of my abusive former principal.- Mom, stay calm, okay? - I tried to reassure her. I have good recommendations from other schools.- I hope so Olivia, and I hope God will talk some sense into you - I smiled, Martha was always dramatic. A little more than me.I had spent years not hearing from him and avoiding anything related to him like news in sports journals. Meeting him again was as if the ghost of the past had come to rub my face that even my chicken ex-boyfriend had started a family and was doing well and I, at 28, was single and unemployed. No, it was not normal for me to feel this way, but at that moment I had a moment of weakness, because even though it had been a teenage love, it had marked me very much.I closed my eyes and started to do something that always worked, I imagined my life with my ex, in this case Miguel Henrique, I didn't need much effort, I started to imagine myself with my head full of branches and married to an idiot. That was it! That was how Giselle must have been and I was sure that even then, alone, I was happier than my former friend had been.- Wake up Oly! - I've been here for half an hour, what's wrong? You look weird!- No! .... well! - I took a deep breath - It's a long story.- I'm all ears. Come on, let it out!- Remember Miguel Henrique? - I raised my eyebrow - So...I had an unpleasant encounter with him today. And he even damaged my car.- Hello? - My sister looked at me scared - What do you mean?I told my sister everything, she was that kind of person that you could be at rock bottom and there she was with a solution. But if you were to research her life, in any area, it was crazy.- Do you still like him? - Rebecca frowned, "For you to have stayed like this...I have terrible news. And gee, it's been so long.- No, no, no. It's just that it's been a long time since I've heard from them. Every time there is news about them I turn the page or change the channel. Besides, he is married to the fake friend, remember? - I got up from the couch tense - I just want to tell him a few truths, that's all, because he has been so naughty. - I shrugged - Well, I'm going to sleep ok?The days went by and I couldn't get tired of looking for an occupation. I wanted to have a job, staying at home counting the cracks in the ceiling was tiring me out.Until my phone rang. It was an unknown number and I didn't usually answer, but I imagined it was a job offer.- Hello? - I said- Hello? Could you please speak to Olivia Cavalcante? - The woman on the other end said.- Yes, this is she! What can I do for you?- Oh yes! Hello Olivia, I'm a friend of Marcia's - my smile died on the spot, friend of Satan?! - Well, she referred me to you as an educator and gave me good references.What do you mean Braasil? And here I thought I was going to be sued.The woman who had fired me had days later indicated me for a job opening? It was too much to digest.- I'd like to schedule the interview for tomorrow, is that okay? - I was stunned. It's just that I have a certain urgency to find someone.- Well...yeah...yes! - I said, picking up my pen - can you give me the address?After writing everything down and hanging up the phone, I still did not understand... the same woman who had signed my resignation letter, had indicated me for a job? What was to come?The next day I got up, took a shower and finally got ready for the interview.I was confident that everything was going to be alright, if there is one thing that I always took into consideration it was that we have to trust ourselves and always think positive.I got my car even though it was broken down and drove to Gávea, the place where my newest supposed job was.As soon as I found the street, I couldn't believe it, the place had only mansions. It was also not for nothing, I was in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro.- Good morning! - I smiled raising my dark glasses - Is this where Ms. Helena lives? I have an interview...- Yes Miss Olivia - he cut me off - Miss Helena is waiting for you. Come on up!Right at the beginning there was a huge garden, well kept by the way, then I noticed the huge pool with the dark blue tiles and a waterfall, on the floor of the pool the acronyms MH on the floor.A lounge area that I imagined was used for parties and in the center of the grounds the house that to access had a huge staircase with several potted plants on each side.Once I reached the living room, the house from the inside was even more beautiful. The living room was a tone of ice white with marble furniture. A huge black sofa gave the room a classic feel.- Hello Olivia, I'm Helena, sit down." The woman pointed to the sofa. - Make yourself comfortable.- Pleasure - I held out my hand to her. A little nervous- Well, Marcia recommended you as an educator and as I told you, I want you to be a companion to my grandchildren. I've heard that you have a way with children and they need it a lot? it's a complicated situation, they lost their mother and my son? well, his work prevents him from being with them all the time.Helena was the face of the fine, wealthy woman. Her blonde hair and fair skin and expensive silk blouse showed it. Her low, yet desperate tone of voice denoted that she saw in me a solution to her problems.- I have never worked with only two children and it seems even more complicated because of the situation in question...they lost their mother and it is not easy to adapt to this," I forced a laugh, "and the lack of a father helps too...is the father distant because of the death of his wife?I had dealt with all kinds of children before, but the situation with these twins was much more complicated. I found out that they had lost their mother when they were only 8 years old in a tragic car accident and after that the father was no longer affectionate with the children. This resulted in both of them changing their behavior...- So, I ask for your help ok? - She pleaded with her gaze - Look, many give up out of fear but I feel that you are the person who will help my grandchildren.- Ok! - I sighed - This may sound crazy but I also feel that I have to do this.I don't know what had happened, I don't know if it was the woman's desperation or maybe doing my part with those children but I knew well that I had done the right thing by taking that job that had fallen from the sky.I was trying at all costs to get closer to my children, I was trying to give them presents, take them on outings and do their bidding but it was getting harder and harder to have a parental relationship with them.Heitor was much more complicated than Lavinia. Maybe he had picked up my difficult temper and also thanks to Olga's witch the boy didn't respect me anymore. Lavinia was sweeter and less complicated to deal with, she reminded me a lot of her mother.- Hello children, I brought something for you - I showed the transparent wrapping - For Hector a remote control cart and a Barbie for you Lavinia! Did you like it?- Dad? - Heitor looked at me with contempt - I'm not a little kid anymore, ok? Remote control cart? Yikes!- At your age I loved to get one of these! - I frowned - And you daughter?- Look, I'd rather get an iPhone - I looked startled at my daughter! What do you mean? - But that's ok dad, I'm glad you thought of us.I tried to talk, asking about school, friends and othe
I was very excited for my first day of work. It would be a new experience, yes I used to be a teacher, but this time I would dedicate myself to only 2 children and it would also be a new challenge, and if there was one thing that made me willing, it was challenges.The story of the children touched me a lot, for them to lose their mother when they were still young must have been a real blow.For my first day of work I decided to wear a flowered dress down to my knees, loose and a low sandal. The hair was loose.After a last check in the mirror, I went downstairs with my purse and stopped for coffee with my family.- Olivia, as soon as you get to work call me, you know I worry, right daughter? - Mom thought I was 10 and not 28.- I'm glad too mommy," I drank my coffee. "I just hope that my boss is a delicious one.- Then yes, if he is hot send me pictures - Rebecca smiled.- Good,I'm coming - I kissed my mother's forehead.Ok,I was super nervous and with a huge cold in the belly,I said
- Hello Miguel Henrique - I forced a laugh.I imagined myself flying at his neck and punching that idiot in the perfect face so that he would feel enough pain, but I kept my posture.Anderson Silva style...not in defeat of course....After a few minutes I tried not to stare at the idiot,I ended up getting into a conversation with Helena and Camila.avoiding Miguel as much as possible,I tried to focus on my purpose which was my job.I would not have to live with him every day and every hour because Miguel was a famous goalkeeper and of great importance so he spent most of his time at the club training or traveling around Brazil to play.If I poison him maybe not even for a short time...good idea.Little by little I got to know more about Heitor and Lavinia.I discovered that although they were children and twins, they were children with different personalities. And that after Giselle's death, Heitor had become a little more aggressive and quiet, while Lavinia was more docile and needy.
The first few days in the house were not that complicated. I even thought it would be worse, that it would be like in the movies where the children tie you down or make your life a total mess. I thought I wouldn't last the first day.I hadn't been able to get close to Hector, he really was a complicated child to deal with, but his sister Lavinia I had managed to get close to. She was sweet and her manner reminded me a lot of Giselle's when she was the same age. Calm, serene and sweet.I just hope she doesn't steal her friends boyfriend...Ok, it was a sin for me to think that because Giselle was dead and Lavinia was just a child. I had to respect the memory of my friend, but just because she was dead didn't mean she was a saint, right?- Olivia? - The girl took me out of my thoughts - Is it true that you met mommy? I heard Grandma commenting.- Yes, - I shook my head positively - We were friends, I met her when I was your age.- Oh yes - She smiled - I have a great friend like that...
As soon as the social worker walked out the door,I knew for sure,I was going to die or be beaten badly by Olivia. But I had no choice and unbelievably when the woman spoke of bride, marriage or family, I looked over and saw Oly.It was either she was my fake fiancée or I was 100% fucked and without my children that I had been trying so hard to get back.No, I didn't want to have to rely on my ex-girlfriend to help me, much less would she want to help me with this.- My son! What a great idea you had," my mother smiled, "Well, I'll leave you two to talk, okay?I waited for mom to come out and leave us alone,I knew she would yell or mess up my life in some way but in front of my mom it would be embarrassing.- Look,first listen to me…I felt my face burn after the slapping slap…You crazy girl! What was that?- You're such a jerk, aren't you Miguel Henrique? - Her eyes exuded hatred - Have you gone mad? What's in your head?- Olivia? Come on, what's the big deal? - I smoothed the left
I could only be having a bad dream or living in a horror movie. What do you mean? How could I ever marry Miguel Henrique? He was the man I hated most on the face of the earth.Yes, okay, it might be for a good cause, but if I didn't have to remind myself that he was a cheating bastard every time I looked him in the face, it would be a lot easier.- Sister, look, think of the children, okay? - It had been hours since Rebecca was trying to convince me - It must be bad enough to live without your mother and without your father it will be even worse.- Look Beck. I love those kids, you know? Especially Lavinia who I talk to the most - I took a deep breath - But I can't marry that idiot just like that, I hate him. Argh.- I'm starting to think it's the other way around...- I looked angrily at her - Don't look at me like that...it's...just a few months. Oly, stop being silly, take advantage of this situation and make him suffer. I don't know, take money from him, or travel, or make him regr
Olga looked at me with blood in her eyes. While everyone else in that room was smiling. Relieved.Okay, I don't know what had gotten into me and maybe I had gone crazy (again) but I had gotten into the madness of pretending to be the fiancée/future wife of Miguel H. I was not going to let Olga get away with this easily.- Baby...I just got back from the party room and everything is okay! - I hugged Miguel - Baby, I am so happy!Oh, if my mother could see me now, she would see that I am good at lying.- What are you clowning about? - Olga asked nervously.- Clowning around? - Henrique smiled victoriously, holding me by the waist.He was taking advantage of me...bastard!- Ma...but...you were my daughter's friend! - She shouted - Do you want to tarnish her image? Traitors!- As far as I know, here - Helena pointed at us - are two people who love each other and are going to get married. And my son has the right to move on with his life.- We are just rekindling the passion of years ago..
For dinner with Miguel I decided to wear a long blue dress, silver heeled sandals and a light makeup. Nothing too flashy, highlighting only the eyes.I was in my room finishing getting ready when I heard his voice echoing through the room.Miguel Henrique's husky voice was unmistakable. I could identify that voice from miles away and I couldn't deny it. It was the perfect blend with his appearance, his beard, his athletic body, and his eyes.How generous God was with this man!- Daughter, you look beautiful! - Dad smiled as he came into my room - Can I have a word with you?- Of course Dad! - I smiled.- Look, I'm totally against all this, you know!- I know dad...but it's for a good cause! - I tried to argue - Look, it's the kids ....e- Olivia, there must be another way! Daughter, this man is famous, rich and influential. He can solve everything without you having to marry him.My father was totally against the idea of me marrying MH in order to help him with the custody of the chil