Episode 12

Isadora was with Diogo and a woman. As soon as she sees Emma approaching, she gets off his lap and goes to her.

Emma: Hi, princess.

Diogo: Isadora, is that any way to treat Rayane?

Rayane: Don't worry, dear. She's a sweetheart.

Isadora: I want to stay with my mommy.

She speaks while clinging to Emma's leg, and when she says that, Emma looks at Diogo nervously. He tenses up but can't do anything since he's the one who set this whole thing up. He looks at Emma and nods his head, indicating that everything is fine. She bends down and adjusts Isadora's dress.

Rayane: What do you mean, "Mom?" Diogo, I didn't know you had someone. Who is she?

Diogo: I'm still single, Rayane. She's taking care of Isadora and she ended up getting attached to her and calling her "Mom."

Rayane: Is that all?

Diogo: Yes, why?

Rayane: Nothing.

Emma takes Isadora and walks around the party. She goes to a table with sweets and takes one for her.

Isadora: Another one, Mommy?

Emma: I'm your mommy?

Isadora: Do you want to be?

Emma: Oh, my love, of course. I'll be your mommy forever.

Isadora: My mommy.

Emma: You're so sweet.

Emma showers her with kisses and she laughs. Amanda approaches and gives Isadora a kiss.

Amanda: Sweetheart, let's take some pictures.

Emma: Me? But…

Amanda: It's no big deal, you too! I liked you a lot and I know we'll be good friends. I want to capture this moment.

Emma: All right. Thank you for your kindness.

They go to the cake table and the photographer takes several pictures. Emma holds Isadora in her arms and she smiles for the photo. Some people are watching, including Diogo, and Emma gets embarrassed and stops. She thanks Amanda and walks away.

Amanda takes pictures of some people and the wedding vow renewal begins.

Vinicius: My daily struggle has become your love. I just want to fight in this battle to win you over more each day, for you have become essential in my life. With each passing day, I persist in this attempt, for I have discovered that my love for you transforms my life. I promise to love you seriously, in all your ways. Now and forever. I promise to never forget that this is a love for a lifetime. And always knowing, in the deepest part of my soul, that no matter what challenges come to separate us, we will always find our way back to each other.

Amanda: I just want to renew our love and live intensely by your side, loving you and making you feel good in the way you deserve. I promise to help you love life, to always embrace you with tenderness, and to have the patience that love demands. To speak when words are needed and to share silence when they are not. To live in the warmth of your heart and always call it home. I love you, my husband.

The priest blesses them and says some touching words. Some people get emotional, including Emma. She smiles as she watches the ceremony and, within minutes of meeting them, she was already happy for their happiness.

The ceremony ends and everyone applauds. They cut the cake and it is served. Emma takes two plates and goes to the garden to eat with Isadora. Inside the room, there were many people, so she preferred to go to a quieter and emptier place. In the garden, there were some people, but not as many. She sits at a table with Isadora and eats.

Diogo: Found you.

Emma: We came to eat here, if you don't mind. There are a lot of people inside and it's calmer here.

Diogo: No problem.

Isadora: Daddy, I'm eating.

Diogo: Is it good, sweetheart?

Isadora: Yes, I want more.

Emma: I'll get it. Will you stay with her?

Diogo: Yes.

She leaves and goes to the dining room. She takes a plate from the waiter and puts some sweets that were on the table on it. As she was leaving to go to the garden, Amanda stops her.

Amanda: Emma, darling, I wanted to introduce my nephew to you. This is Gustavo. Darling, this is Emma.

He approaches her and greets her with a hug.

Gustavo: It's a pleasure, Emma.

Emma: The pleasure is mine.

Amanda: Gustavo, Emma takes care of Isadora, your cousin's daughter. She's a lovely woman.

Gustavo: I can tell just by that smile. Beautiful, by the way.

Emma: Thank you.

Amanda: You'll have time to chat.

Emma: It was a pleasure meeting you. I have to take this cake to Isadora. Excuse me.

Gustavo: I'll see you around.

She leaves and returns to the table. Isadora takes the plate and eats the cake. Diogo was serious and Emma didn't want to say anything at the time.

Diogo: That took a while. Did you get lost on the way?

Emma: I apologize.

Diogo: Did you enjoy meeting Gustavo?

Emma: He's nice. Your mother bumped into me and introduced us.

Diogo: You must have liked him. You were smiling a lot.

Emma: I was just being nice. I don't have to like him, I'm just working.

Diogo: Great, keep it that way.

He leaves and Emma keeps eating with Isadora. Many things go through her head but she pushes them away. After eating, they play in the garden, spinning around, and Gustavo approaches.

Gustavo: Where's my little one?

Isadora: Hi, Uncle.

Gustavo: What a beautiful girl.

Isadora: My mommy dressed me.

Gustavo: Your mommy?

Emma: She calls me that.

Gustavo: I understand. Are you enjoying the party?

Emma: Yes, it's beautiful.

Gustavo: My aunt and uncle know how to throw a party, haha.

Emma: Do you live here?

Gustavo: Yes, in this condominium. And you?

Emma: Currently at Mr. Diogo's house, but on weekends I go to my house. It's not very far from here.

Gustavo: How old are you?

Emma: 23. And you?

Gustavo: 25.

Emma: You don't look it, haha.

Gustavo: Haha, I have an 18-year-old face, right?

Emma: Yes, haha.

Gustavo: It's good that it doesn't scare the girls, haha.

Emma: That's not relevant.

Gustavo: So, am I handsome?

Emma: Haha, yes you are, and you know it. Haha.

Gustavo: Haha, did I make you blush? You're all red.

Emma: Oh my God, haha.

Gustavo: How about we go out one day to get to know each other better?

Emma: That would be nice.

Gustavo: Great. Here's my card, save my number. We'll talk and set something up.

Emma: All right.

Diogo: Am I interrupting?

Gustavo: Hey, cuz.

Diogo: Chatting up the ladies, Gustavo?

Gustavo: Only the ones I'm interested in. And, of course, the single ones.

Diogo: Ever heard of "single but not available"?

Gustavo: Yes, I have. But I make them change their minds.

Diogo: I know your tactics well.

Gustavo: Emma, see you around. Don't forget about the message.

Emma: All right.

He winks at her and walks away smiling. Diogo turns to Emma seriously and she already imagines it will be a complaint or humiliation.

Diogo: For someone who wasn't interested, you sure have a lot to talk about, don't you?

Emma: Mr. Diogo, I think you're seeing things that aren't there. Don't confuse kindness and friendship with intimacy and liberty.

Diogo: I know Gustavo well.

Emma: But you don't know me.

Diogo: Your behavior already says a lot.

Emma: I don't see anything wrong with my behavior. Am I not allowed to talk to anyone now?

Diogo: Do whatever you want.

He leaves and she continues to play with Isadora.

Isadora: Mommy, sleepy.

Emma: Let's go to sleep then, my love. I'll take you to bed.

She takes her hand and leads her to the room. As they climb the stairs, Emma comes face to face with Diogo kissing a woman. She covers Isadora's eyes and walks straight past. Diogo stops and looks at her, but she was looking the other way and quickly enters the room.

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