Melissa -My friend doesn't waste any time, I can't believe she already found someone. She's really quick on the trigger, doesn't waste her time at all. Soon my mom joins me, and we start talking while enjoying some drinks. It's been a long time since we had some time just for ourselves.I don't know when I distanced myself so much from my family, especially my mom. I remember how much I enjoyed my mom's company and how close we were. I need to regain that, to appreciate my mom's company more. It makes me feel good.Where's Ane? Wasn't she supposed to come down with you?You know how Ane is, she already got ready and told us not to wait for her tonight.Wow, we've just arrived, and she already found someone? Maybe you should do the same, dear. Maybe that's what's missing in your life.Well, mom, I'm going to tell you something, but I'd prefer if you didn't tell Dad. I want to tell him myself at the right time.Clara, whatever you tell me will stay between the two of us.Mom, I met som

Father of the ex-fiancéeFinally, the big day has arrived. I'm sure that now we'll be fine. After this wedding, we'll be secure. I've signed a few more promissory notes for other creditors, promising to pay them off soon.And now, with my daughter getting married, my promissory notes will be paid off. This wedding is the salvation of my family. I can't believe my plan is working. I put on any suit, and I'm quickly ready.I go downstairs to the living room, and soon my daughter appears. Even though she's not wearing a traditional dress, she looks stunning. She's beautiful no matter what, but today she looks sensational.It's a pity that it's a forced marriage. My princess didn't need to go through this. She deserved someone who truly loves her. I know she truly loves this guy, but if it weren't for my debt problems, I would never force him to marry her. I know she would be unhappy. I would be the first one against this marriage. My wife also looks beautiful. She always dresses well, an

Melissa, I arrived home and took a shower. It's also very hot here in Rio. Since it's still early, I'm going to take advantage and prepare a surprise for Ricardo. He arrives tonight. Maybe a dinner? Yes, I've decided on an aphrodisiac dinner. I call my favorite restaurant and place an order for two: blackberry and ginger jam with toast as an appetizer, filet mignon with chef's parmesan cheese risotto as the main course, and truffled honey bread for dessert.I hope Ricardo likes it because I really enjoy this dish. I set up the coffee table with some candles and scattered pillows around. I want a relaxed dinner. I chill a bottle of wine and start getting ready because he'll be here soon. While I'm getting ready, the restaurant delivers the order, and I quickly receive it, arranging everything in the kitchen before returning to the bedroom to finish getting dressed. I finish my makeup, accentuating my eyes, and put on a tight red dress that highlights my figure. I wear black heels and l

Ricardo -I can't believe it's my father-in-law. He's the kind of man who commands respect with just his gaze, and he intimidates me a little. I knew I would have to face him at some point, but I didn't expect it to be so soon. I left him in the living room and went to the bedroom to let Mel know that her visitor is none other than her father. She noticed but acted naturally, seemingly unaffected.She found it strange that her father is here since he rarely comes over, so it must be something important for him to show up unannounced. She asked me to keep him company until she finishes getting ready. I can't believe she asked me to do that. I'll have to be alone with him until Mel is ready.Maybe by then, I won't be alive anymore. Just kidding, at most, he'll give me a stern talking-to, but nothing more. I take a deep breath and return to the living room, my heart racing. I feel like a kid asking his girlfriend's father for her hand in marriage. My father-in-law is one of those intimid

I arrived at work and I'm so sleepy, but today I couldn't miss it at all. The meetings I have this morning are very important. One of them is to finalize a big purchase that my company is making, and the CEO needs to be present because we'll be signing the purchase and sale contract. It's a shame the weekend went by so quickly, but it was really good and we had clarifying conversations. I hope that from now on, everything will be resolved smoothly.I entered my first meeting and coffee is a must. The meeting took longer than expected, but we finally reached a good agreement for both parties. Judging by the way things are going, I probably won't even have time for lunch today. The second meeting is about to start and I haven't even left the meeting room yet. I asked my secretary to bring me a snack because it's already 1 p.m. and I haven't been able to stop and eat anything. I have to leave by 2 p.m. at the latest, or I'll miss the appointment. I promised that I would take care of the