...Present day...
...The next day, Guilherme could barely contain his anxiety as he waited for lunchtime. He spent the whole night organizing the apartment, trying hard not to appear like the messy person he always was during his school days. Back then, it was always Daniel who took care of tidying up, including making both their beds....
...As Daniel was getting his things ready to go downstairs, Viviane appeared with a radiant smile and clung to his arm, catching everyone's attention, especially the other women who already had their eyes on him....
..."Let's have lunch together? I know a wonderful restaurant..."...
...Daniel looked into her eyes and mentally replied, "Woman, I'm trying to escape my boss, let alone you." Out loud, he made his excuses. "Sorry, but I have an urgent appointment today, there's no way to postpone it. See you tomorrow."...
...He hurried toward the elevator, pressed the button for the ground floor, and didn't look back. He wanted to avoid any commitments, but another one was already waiting for him outside: the CEO's car pulled up at the entrance, right in front of him....
...Guilherme lowered the window. "Get in!"...
...Daniel looked around, noticing the curious onlookers, but he had to act as if he didn't see them. He headed for the back door of the car, but Guilherme interrupted him out loud. "I'm not your driver, Daniel. Your place is in the front."...
...Daniel promptly headed to the correct door and sat down. With the sound of the engine, they set off towards the apartment....
...Daniel was impressed with the car. Although he had owned one in Australia, the CEO's vehicle was on a whole other level. His salary didn't even come close to what would be needed to purchase something like that....
..."Mr. Alves, you have an amazing car!"...
..."When we're alone, you can just call me Guilherme, okay?"...
...Daniel cast a confused look at the CEO, who returned a reassuring smile....
..."Okay!"...
...Daniel's eyes wandered over the car's interior, displaying an intimate knowledge of vehicles. He was also amazed by Guilherme's driving skills, and he couldn't help but blurt out, "You could let me drive too." He immediately corrected himself. "I mean, you drive very well, boss!"...
...Guilherme laughed, used to his friend's spontaneous remarks. "On the way back, you drive. I just hope you don't disappoint me and drive under thirty."...
...Daniel faced him with a playful expression. "Stop the car and give me the wheel!"...
...The CEO laughed again and, in response, stopped the vehicle. They switched places, and an excited Daniel spoke. "I recommend you buckle up and hold on tight!"...
...Guilherme followed his friend's instructions, and when Daniel saw that everything was ready, he stepped on the accelerator....
...As the streets of Sao Paulo sped by, the two friends let themselves be carried away by the adrenaline. The wind blew through their hair, and the excitement was palpable. Guilherme couldn't contain his excited shouts, and Daniel responded with laughter and animated words. The exchange of insults and laughter filled the car's interior as they enjoyed the unique moment....
...Guilherme was feeling revitalized, as if the rest of the world had disappeared, thanks to the feeling of being inside that car with his best friend from adolescence. His heartbeat matched the old days....
..."How about we take turns driving? It seems like you enjoy a dose of adrenaline."...
...Daniel responded with a smile. "Well, at least on the way back from work. Saves me from facing the crowded subway at rush hour."...
..."Deal! Now turn on the next street. That's where my apartment is."...
...Daniel followed his boss's instructions and, turning off the car, Guilherme commented. "That was an interesting experience... Let's go up."...
...Upon entering the CEO's apartment, Daniel couldn't help but admire the grandeur of living on the top floor and having an entire floor to himself....
...The apartment was a true masterpiece of luxury and refinement. The walls sported a soft shade of light gray, lending a contemporary and elegant atmosphere to the environment. The dark wood floor contrasted harmoniously with the impeccably designed furniture, carefully arranged in spacious areas well-lit by generous windows that offered stunning views of the city....
..."Feel free to explore every corner!"...
...Daniel's eyes sparkled with curiosity at the invitation. If this man were, in fact, his childhood friend, he already anticipated that he would not be disappointed with the architecture and furniture selection....
..."Can I really?" he asked, overflowing with excitement....
...Guilherme couldn't help but notice that his friend maintained the same essence. The connection between them seemed like something rooted in past lives, acting as if they were close friends of many years. "If this Daniel is my Daniel... there will be no more doubts."...
..."My house is your house!"...
...Without hesitation, Daniel embarked on an exploration of the apartment's rooms, and Guilherme followed him....
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