Helena entered Eduardo Brandão's office, one of the partners at the law firm, with a sense of apprehension. She knew her situation was far from ideal, and being back at work after the scandal of her canceled marriage to Leandro was uncomfortable. Eduardo was seated behind his desk, wearing a serious expression. He observed Helena for a moment before speaking. "Helena, please, have a seat." Helena settled into one of the chairs in front of Eduardo's desk and nervously waited for him to speak. Eduardo began, choosing his words carefully. "I can imagine your current situation is complicated, Helena. Everyone here knows about your wedding with Leandro, which didn't happen. However, we know it was your choice... So you should have come to the office today on time and dressed appropriately." Helena lowered her gaze, feeling embarrassed about the situation. "I know, Mr. Brandão. I planned to return to work, but things changed. And now, I need the days that would have been our honeymoon."
Helena set the table and invited her friend to join her. The two sat down to dinner. Lucia and Helena were seated at the table, savoring the pasta that Helena had prepared. Lucia couldn't contain her curiosity and asked about the trip to Paraty with Bruno."So, how was it in Paraty with Bruno?" Lucia asked with a mischievous smile.Helena gave a shy smile, her cheeks blushing slightly. "It was good, very good," she admitted, maintaining an air of mystery.Lucia's eyes widened in surprise. "Wait a minute, did you… sleep together?" she asked, almost choking.Helena chuckled playfully. "We made love all night. It was amazing," she confessed, her expression revealing the happiness and passion she felt."Wow, finally!" Lucia clapped excitedly and then eagerly asked for details. Helena shared the details, laughing with her friend and reliving the night she spent with Bruno.After hearing everything, Lucia leaned forward with a more serious look. "And the prophecy? What did Bruno say about t
Bruno was in the kitchen with his parents, enjoying a peaceful morning and having breakfast, when he heard a loud horn outside the house. His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly got up from the table. Helena was there, outside, waiting.He hurried to the door, and upon opening it, his eyes met hers. A huge smile lit up his face as he pulled her into a warm hug, followed by a passionate kiss.With an excited expression, Helena said, “Bruno, I've come to kidnap you for a weekend.”Bruno raised an eyebrow, not quite understanding what she meant.“Kidnap? But I have the store to take care of, Helena. I can't just close it like that.”Nilton, Bruno's father, appeared at the living room door with a smile on his lips. He looked at his son and said, “Bruno, a weekend away from the store won't hurt anyone. Put your worries aside and have some fun with Helena.”Helena smiled at Nilton, thanking him with her eyes, and then turned her attention back to Bruno. “He's right, Bruno. The store will b
Helena and Bruno's lips met in intense, fiery kisses, expressing all the desire that had built up between them. Feeling the need to fully surrender, Bruno gently laid Helena down on the bed without breaking their passionate kisses. The moment grew increasingly intimate and provocative. He decided to remove his own shirt, allowing Helena's hands to explore his sculpted abdomen. Then, he kissed her fervently, fueling the flames of passion between them.Driven by the uncontrollable love they felt for each other, they both undressed completely, surrendering without reservation to the love that enveloped them.With passion-filled eyes, Bruno ran his hands over Helena's body, exploring every curve and every inch of her soft skin. His touches were gentle and filled with desire, eliciting shivers that ran through Helena's body. She responded with fervent kisses, expressing all the love and intensity she felt for him.Their bodies moved in perfect harmony, dancing a unique choreography of plea
Bruno watched attentively as Helena jotted down her decisions in her notebook. It was a unique scene, but he could tell that Helena was approaching it with seriousness and care, which made him appreciate her even more.Helena then asked with a slight smile, "Are you ready for the next rule?"Bruno nodded, curious to know what else she had in mind.She took a deep breath and said, "The next rule is that we won't discuss the gypsy's prophecy. We won't let it control our lives or our decisions."Bruno nodded again, fully agreeing. "I agree, Helena. We won't let that prophecy dictate our choices or haunt us."Helena closed the notebook and set it aside, then approached Bruno and kissed him gently. "This is how we're going to live, Bruno. One day at a time, with love and without fear of what we can't control."Bruno smiled and caressed Helena's face. "That sounds perfect to me, Helena. I'm glad we have these rules to guide us, but above all, I'm happy to be with you."They embraced affecti
Bruno and Helena continued with their lives, each in their city, but the love they shared remained burning, like a flame that couldn't be extinguished.Bruno was back at Nilton's Bike, managing his bicycle shop in Paraty. He still remembered the passionate nights with Helena and the promises they had made to each other. Although he was busy with work, his mind often wandered to Helena.Helena, on the other hand, was back at the law firm in São Paulo. She still remembered the time she spent with Bruno. Amid contracts and legal proceedings, her heart raced every time she thought of Bruno.She was having lunch with Lucia at a restaurant near the office when her phone buzzed with a message from Bruno. Her face instantly lit up with a smile, and she began typing a response while Lucia discussed the upcoming hearing.Lucia looked at Helena's love-struck face and couldn't help but comment, "It looks like the weekend did wonders for you, my friend."Helena nodded, keeping her eyes fixed on Br
Loreta looked into Helena's eyes and said sweetly, "His name is Nilton... Nilton is the love of my life... Or Bruno? Who is Bruno? I think it's Bruno..."Helena approached and held Loreta's hand, trying to calm her. She said affectionately, "Loreta, today is not your graduation ball. Today is a special day for Bruno, your son. He's graduating from college."Loreta looked confused at Helena for a moment and then seemed to come back to reality. Her eyes filled with sadness as she murmured, "My son... my dear Bruno."Helena gently embraced her and said, "Yes, your son is growing up and becoming an incredible man. Let's celebrate this special occasion together."Loreta nodded, looking a bit perplexed, but Helena knew that reality was quickly unraveling in Bruno's mother's mind. She knew she would have to be patient and loving during these difficult moments.***Helena and Loreta descended the stairs together, with Helena gently holding her mother's arm, ensuring she was safe with each ste
Helena and Bruno remained motionless amid the bustling graduation ceremony, surrounded by lively chatter and flashing cameras. Suzana approached, her eyes fixed on Bruno.Bruno's gaze met Suzana's, his expression stern. “What are you doing here, Suzana?” he asked, his voice tinged with irritation.Suzana offered a casual smile, ignoring his question. “I have an invitation to your graduation, remember?”Helena intervened, her voice calm but firm. “I'll enter the hall with your parents, Bruno.”With the two of them alone, the tension between Bruno and Suzana became palpable. Bruno wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room. “Suzana, you shouldn't be here. In case you conveniently forgot, we broke up when you moved to Rio de Janeiro.”Suzana frowned, her voice defensive. “We argued, Bruno. I thought you would come after me, but it seems you replaced me quite quickly.”The comment hit him, but Bruno remained composed. “Things have changed, Suzana,” he replied calmly. “I'm dating H