Episode 6

Raquel spent the afternoon with Elisa, as there were no more employees at the house, they decided to make something to eat, cooking wasn't really Elisa's thing, she only knew how to do the basics. They both made ham and cheese sandwiches and a natural mango juice, then went to eat in the living room watching television.

There was a good and relaxed atmosphere between the cousins, for a while Elisa managed to smile and distract herself a little. The cousins got along very well, they always shared everything about their lives with each other, they didn't hide anything.

Raquel — Lisa, have you heard from Aunt Gisele?

Elisa — Not yet, I think she changed her number!

Raquel — Cousin, forgive me, but this attitude of Aunt Gisele is unforgivable, how can she abandon you in a situation like this?

"I try to understand but I can't, it's all very well to want a divorce, but to leave like this... it's too much for me!"

Raquel — Well, changing the subject, I was thinking, what if we look for your fiance on social media? Aren't you curious to see his face?

Elisa — He's not my fiance and no, I'm not curious at all!

Raquel — Seriously, cousin, you're very calm, if it were me, I'd be freaking out!

Elisa — The less I think, the less nervous I get!

Raquel takes her cell phone out of her pocket and starts researching.

"Hmm!? It seems that Mr. Mystery has no social media!"

Elisa shrugs and goes back to eating her sandwich, thus the cousins' afternoon proceeds, at the end of the afternoon Raquel left, she insisted that Elisa go with her, but she thought it best not to leave her father alone.

…

Around 8 pm, Eduardo arrives home, his face weary and sad, Elisa was in the living room watching television.

Eduardo — Daughter?

Elisa — Dad!

Eduardo — My dear, your future husband's lawyer called, pack your bags, tomorrow you move into your new home!

Elisa is startled and brings her hands to her mouth

"Tomorrow? But..."

Eduardo interrupts her

Eduardo — The union will only be formalized in the civil registry, there will be no ceremony, you will only sign some documents formalizing the union.

Elisa — But, Daddy, I....

Eduardo — It will be better this way, my daughter, look around, we are alone, your mother left us, I am ruined, I put the house up for sale, and with the money I will buy a small apartment and pay the employees before they sue me, by marrying this man at least you will be supported, he will give you everything you need, you will not lack anything!

Elisa — What a situation, Dad, look how far we've come!

Eduardo — I know, and you don't know how sorry I am, if I could go back in time I would never have entered that club! Now go pack your bags, tomorrow morning the lawyer and the judge will come and bring the documents for you to sign!

Elisa remains silent and goes up to her room, locks herself in and allows herself to cry, she gets under the shower fully clothed, she stays there for a long time until Raquel appears.

Raquel — Cousin, come on, you're going to get sick like this!

She was so distressed that she ended up turning on the cold water.

Elisa — What are you doing here?

Raquel — Uncle Eduardo called my dad, my mom assumed you'd be needing a friend!

Elisa — Raquel I.... (crying)

Raquel — I know everything, Lisa, but have faith, everything will be resolved! Now get out of that cold shower, please!

Elisa gets up and turns off the shower, her hair and clothes were soaked, she was shaking like a leaf, Raquel helped her undress and turned on the shower with hot water, Elisa showered, wrapped a towel around her body and another in her hair.

Raquel — Are you calmer?

Elisa — Yes, thank you cousin!

Raquel — So tomorrow you become a married woman?

Raquel spoke in a playful tone to lighten the mood a little and try to take that sadness out of Elisa.

Elisa — I think so, thank you for coming, I'm feeling so alone!

Raquel — You're not silly, I'll always be here, besides being cousins, we're sisters!

Elisa — What if this man forbids me to finish my studies? Lock me up inside the house...

Raquel — If he does that, I'll rescue you!

Elisa gives a little smile and hugs her cousin.

"Can you help me with my suitcase?"

Raquel — Of course!

Elisa took two suitcases, and they began to pack her clothes, shoes, accessories, and in another suitcase, she packed her books, if she were to become a prisoner of a man, at least she would not die of boredom, she would read and reread all the books.

After packing everything, Raquel helped her dry her hair with the hairdryer, also straightened it, she changed clothes and they stayed in bed talking.

Elisa — Quel, I wanted to ask you something?

Raquel — Ask whatever you want!

Elisa — Can you keep this a secret? I don't want Filipa and Anderson to find out...

Raquel — Don't worry, I won't talk about this with anyone!

Elisa — Thank you!

…

The next morning Elisa woke up early, to tell the truth she barely slept a wink, she spent hours watching the sky from her bedroom window, in a way it helped her to be calmer.

Early on, she tried to contact Gisele, but again without success, she decided to give it some time, she believed that her mother had forgotten about her for good.

Elisa showered, got dressed, and decided to put on some makeup, because of the long hours of crying, her eyes were a little swollen and red, maybe the makeup would hide it a little!

Raquel woke up shortly after and helped her with her hair, did a braided bun, she also got dressed and they went down for coffee, but there was nothing ready, as there were no more employees.

Eduardo — Good morning girls! I ordered you some coffee, it will be here soon!

Elisa — Dad?

Eduardo couldn't look Elisa in the eye, he was sad and crestfallen.

"What's going to happen now?"

Eduardo — I don't know, daughter, but I hope this man keeps his word! Elisa, promise me, if he does anything to you, you will tell me, okay? Don't hide anything from me!

Elisa — I won't hide anything!

The doorbell rings, Elisa is already tense, but it was just from the bakery, the coffee that Eduardo ordered had arrived, Raquel and Eduardo eat, but Elisa was not hungry, she only had coffee.

After coffee, Eduardo went to the office and the girls went back to the room, Elisa asked Raquel to stay by her side, she was very nervous and shaky, her hands were sweating and she couldn't sit still.

Raquel — Calm down, Lisa, everything will be fine!

(…)

At nine o'clock sharp, the lawyer and the judge from Paes arrive, Eduardo receives them in the living room.

Eduardo — Where's Christian? Did he give up on our deal?

Thompson — Of course not, he's already signed, all that's missing is your daughter's signature.

Eduardo goes upstairs and calls Elisa, she and Raquel come down the stairs arm in arm.

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