...After......
...The next day was Guilherme's birthday, and at the Alves' house, some relatives were already starting to arrive to celebrate the occasion. In the midst of the small crowd, one person was missing: his boyfriend, with whom he had spent the night exchanging messages until they finally fell asleep....
...Meanwhile, Carol and her father arrived at the party, much to Guilherme's discomfort. He had no idea that it was his stepmother who had convinced the girl to bring her father....
..."Hello, Guilherme, I was worried about you!" she said, hugging him. Out of politeness, he returned the gesture....
...After greeting Carol's father, Guilherme discreetly tried to escape the party. However, Carol followed him and found him in the garden....
..."Hey, where are you going? You didn't even explain to me why you left school and went to another one. I thought we were friends."...
...Guilherme didn't want to have to explain that he had changed schools to escape the pressure of having to justify his sexual orientation. He longed to come out, to scream to the world that he liked men, but he knew that his life could become a living hell. He needed to regain control of his own life before taking that step....
..."I wanted to go to the school where my grandfather studied, and, you know, I hate goodbyes, just like I'm hating this party."...
...Carol sat next to him on the bench, trying to get closer. She leaned her shoulder against his, making him take a slight sideways glance. However, he wouldn't let her get too close and create false hopes. One of the reasons for his school transfer was precisely this: to avoid situations like this and protect his secret. He trusted no one, except Daniel....
...While absorbed in his thoughts, trying to find a way to get rid of Carol to call his boyfriend, she interrupted him with an unexpected question....
..."Why don't we date?"...
..."Damn!" He cursed mentally....
..."Did you at least ask if I like you?" He realized he had been too direct in his serious tone....
...Carol was surprised, but she didn't back down. "Come on, don't act all difficult. I know you're shy. I know! How about taking a walk in the park nearby?"...
..."No way! I'm suffering here for not having Daniel by my side! Aaah..." He raged in his own thoughts....
..."I don't have time for a relationship!" Guilherme stood up and started to walk away....
...Carol followed him. "Stop following me, I need to call my boyfriend!" he repeated mentally....
..."Your mother said you wanted to see me and that you were too shy to say you like me. But why are you acting like this?"...
...Now Guilherme understood what was happening. His stepmother had invented a big lie to bring them together....
...He turned to Carol, approached her, and said quietly. "I don't like you! Now, please, stop following me."....
...Then, Guilherme ran off, disappearing from view among the trees, leaving Carol behind....
...As soon as he found a place where no one would disturb him or hear his call, he dialed Daniel's number and upon hearing his voice, he smiled....
..."Guilherme....."
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