Episode 8

...Next day…...

I woke up happy as can be the next day, took a shower, took my clothes with the bag Virginia gave me downstairs, and waited for the driver to arrive.

Virginia: Julia, I think it's best if you go alone with him.

Julia: No way, we're going to the same place, he won't mind.

Joao: In that case, I'll be on my way to catch the bus, good morning, ladies.

Julia: Wait, Joao.

Joao: Is something wrong?

Julia: I wanted to take this opportunity with everyone here to thank each and every one of you... Sir, you brought me into your home even without knowing me fully, Dona Gloria treated me like a daughter, and Virginia welcomed me so much... I just have to thank God for putting such a good family in my path, thank you.

He hugged me.

Joao: Don't make me cry before work, Julia! You are always welcome here, girl, we will be anxiously waiting for you on the weekends.

Julia: Thank you, Joao.

Soon Virginia and Dona Gloria also hugged me.

Gloria: It was a pleasure having you with us, Ju, you're already part of the family.

Joao: I'm leaving, good work, girls! See you later, honey.

He said goodbye and left.

Julia: I think that's him!

Gloria: Go on, good luck.

I hugged her and we left.

Julia: Good morning!

Virginia: Good morning.

Driver: Good morning, ladies.

Julia: She works in the same condominium, is it a problem to give her a ride?

Driver: Of course not, get in.

Virginia: Thank you.

We got in.

Driver: Your cake was delicious, you know? I had never eaten one like that.

Julia: I'm glad you liked it... what's your name?

He said his name was Luis. The three of us talked the whole way! He's nice and I even noticed some glances between him and Virginia.

...Renan…...

After lunch, my driver arrived at the mansion, he handed Felipe something and said that Julia had sent it.

Renan: What is it?

Felipe: I don't know, but it smells good.

I opened it and saw that it was a cake. My childhood nickname was "ant" because I loved sweets, my mouth watered. It was high up for Felipe to see what it was so I decided to make up an excuse not to share it with him.

Renan: This is a grown-up thing, it has alcohol in the recipe.

Felipe: Let me see.

Renan: I already told you it has alcohol, kid, get out of here.

Gabriel: What's that in your hand, Dad?

💭 Renan: That's all I needed, now there are two of them…

Renan: Both of you out of the kitchen, go on.

Felipe: But, Uncle…

Renan: One, two, three, go!

They left suspiciously, whispering.

I sit down and devour that cake.

Renan: My God…

I keep waiting for a message or call from Julia, but what for? Everything is set for tomorrow, she will be here and that's all that matters.

I take a shower and as I get out of the bathroom I get a message from Emily saying that she was on the balcony of her room. I leave in my bathrobe and go to the balcony of my room. I can see her, but it's too far to talk.

📱Renan: Are you spying on me?

📱Emily: I saw from the shadow of the curtain that you were in the room, would you like some wine?

She raises her glass and I smile.

📱Renan: I'd love to.

📱 Emily: Come over to my place, my brother is not here and Lua is sleeping.

I look and see her raise her glass of wine.

📱 Renan: Like I said, I'd love to… but I have to put the kids to bed and go to sleep to receive the nanny early tomorrow… and there's still the trip.

📱Emily: That's okay, I understand. Good night then.

Look, she blows a kiss and goes inside.

Emily is a beautiful, intelligent, good mother… I wish I had more time to talk to her and find out if we really have a chance to be more than neighbors… We've never kissed or slept together, life hasn't been very cooperative with us, but after this trip and with the arrival of the nanny, I will have more time for myself, for us…

I go back to my room and after getting dressed I go get my children. I leave them sleeping in bed and go back to my room, this time to sleep.

...Next day…...

The next day I woke up early as planned, got ready, and left my bags in the living room for when it was time to go to the dinner party.

The driver went to pick up Julia and when she arrived I was on my cell phone. I put my cell phone aside and went to greet her.

Renan: Good morning, Julia.

Julia: Good morning, Mr. Renan… look, thank you so much for the cell phone, I know it was to help with the children, but it is beneficial for me.

Renan: That was the intention, Julia, have you already added my number?

Julia: Yes, I did, I just didn't call yesterday because it was already late when we finished.

Renan: Oh, yes, I imagined… By the way, thank you for the cake, it was delicious.

Julia: I'm glad you liked it, did the kids approve?

I felt embarrassed at the time.

Julia: Mr. Renan?

Renan: Oh, yes, very much.

Julia: That's good, because I made the cake precisely because I was very happy with this opportunity you gave me.

Renan: You made the cake?

Julia: Yes.

Renan: I'm going to bother you so much to make these things, I really like sweets.

Julia: Great combination then, I make it and you eat it.

Renan: Wonderful!

We laughed.

Renan: Come, I'll take you to your room.

As we went upstairs, he explained that my room is next to Beatriz's in case she needs me during the night, but he makes it clear that it's very difficult for her to wake up.

Renan: This is your room, Julia. It used to be Rosa's and for her age she didn't care much for decoration, but you can make it your own.

Julia: It's great like this.

I leave the bag on the bed.

Renan: Luis didn't come up with the rest of your things, strange.

Julia: Actually, that's all.

He looked at me in disbelief.

Renan: Oh, I see… I'm sorry.

Julia: It's nothing, you don't have to apologize… Speaking of clothes, shouldn't I wear my uniform?

Renan: Dress however you feel comfortable, no uniform.

Julia: Well, in that case, I think I can start with the chores then!

Renan: I'll wait for you downstairs.

Julia: Okay.

I went to the living room and a few minutes later Julia appeared wearing flats, her hair tied up with a scarf, and a simple green dress.

Julia: I'm going to start with the kitchen.

I follow her and show her where the cleaning products are, she is easygoing and does everything quickly.

Julia: I'm going to make Beatriz's bottle.

She prepares the bottle and I watch while I'm on the phone talking to a partner.

📱Renan: Okay, see you there then.

I hang up the phone.

Julia: Mr. Renan, I'm sorry to ask, but how many days will you be gone?

Renan: Three days, Julia, it goes by fast.

Julia: Piece of cake, I thought it would be more.

She goes to the refrigerator and opens it.

Renan: We're missing a lot of stuff, aren't we?

Julia: Yes, but for breakfast I can improvise.

Renan: I'll try to shop online, I can't guarantee it will be the best purchase, but I'll try.

Julia: I can help you.

Renan: Really?

Julia: Yes.

I sit down and she tells me the items while she does other things.

Julia: Look at the camera, it looks like Bia woke up.

Renan: Yeah, she did! Wait here, I'm going to get her and Gabriel too, I have to leave soon and I need to introduce you to them.

I went to Beatriz's room and took her out of her crib, changed her like I do every morning, and went with her to Gabriel's room.

Renan: Gabriel, wake up.

Bia calls him and he wakes up, I remind him that the new nanny starts today and he immediately frowns.

Gabriel: I don't want to meet any nanny, why did Rosa have to die?

Renan: It's part of life, she was old and went to meet her husband in heaven.

He got up with a grumpy face and followed me to the kitchen.

When we arrived, Julia had already prepared the whole breakfast table.

💭Renan: But how?

She comes up to us with a smile on her face.

Julia: Hi, princess.

She runs her hand over Beatriz's hair and she smiles at her.

Julia: What a beautiful smile! And you must be Gabriel, right?

She bends down to his height.

He shakes his head, a little suspicious.

Julia: Nice to meet you, Gabriel, my name is Julia! You are very handsome, have you been told that yet?

He shakes his head a little shyly.

Julia: So now you know, you're very handsome.

She holds out her hand to him and it takes him a few seconds to take it.

Julia: It's very nice to meet you, I think we'll be good friends! I prepared a breakfast table, see if you like it.

She goes to the table.

Julia: And you, princess, are you hungry?

Julia takes her from my arms and Beatriz smiles as Julia talks to her. Julia gives her the bottle and she takes it with great pleasure.

Julia: Are you going to wait for your mother and nephew to come down for breakfast?

Renan: No, I need to leave.

I sit down next to Gabriel and we have breakfast.

Luis…

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