Emanuele had always wondered what it would be like to lose her virginity. In movies and books, the young girl would always choose someone she was hopelessly in love with, and the couple would get tangled up in the sheets between kisses, caresses and gentle movements. After it was all over, they would cling to each other, swearing their love.Although she was indeed falling in love with Johnny, however, the girl with the honey-colored hair didn't want to go through with it yet. There was time for them to take that step, and there was no need to rush things. The pains in her joints and nose also got in the way.So mutually the couple decided that they would pleasure themselves together, lying down on the huge double bed. With their hands, Emanuele and Johnny learned how the other liked to be touched, what made the other moan more, sigh and close their eyes. The girl came three times that night thanks to the skill of the beautiful boy who was there with her.Trembling, Emanuele was surpr

When Johnny goes upstairs, he sees Emanuele sitting with her cell phone in her hands, still without the courage to move, do or say anything. He notices her frightened physiognomy and is immediately concerned:"Hey. Is something wrong?"Her eyes are genuinely frightened and alarmed when she says in a thread of voice:"Alexandra is coming back from her trip."The boy crosses his arms:"I thought she was never coming back. Carlos and I were even betting on when she would break the news that she would be sticking around, wherever she is.""You guys don't know where she went?""No, no one. But you said she went to see a distant relative, a family member, right?"Emanuele nods and looks once more at the cell phone screen, still not having the courage to read those two sentences so short and precise, but still so shocking."I'll be there tomorrow morning. I have to get my brother ready for the funeral."The man who haunted Joshua's dreams, who made him go to juvie, rise from nothing, and car

Alexandra is very similar to what Emanuele saw in the photos, but different at the same time. In the perfectly calculated and angled images on social media, she is just a pretty woman with a serious air. But there, standing in front of the two, the former bride perceives a tremendous air of authority.It was explained why she simply rushed out of the apartment for a long trip, caring little for the feelings of others in the process. She did what she wanted, and probably did not accept being contradicted. She was wearing jeans, a long-sleeved blouse, and short boots. A small bag was in her left hand, and in the other, her key."Good morning," she greets them, absolutely surprised that they were both up so early.The dark-skinned woman with long, curly black hair caught in a bun and sparkling eyes takes a closer look at Emanuele's appearance and almost drops the bag."Good heavens! What happened to you?"She stares at Joshua, who holds his hands up in a defensive gesture:"Hey, come on

When Emanuele enters the room, Joshua is already opening the closet door and removing all his blouses, pants and other clothing items from there. The girl says:"Joshua, wait."The man doesn't even look at her as he replies, still focused on removing his clothes from the cabinet."I don't have anything to wait for. You heard.""You guys just lost your minds, I'm sure you can come to an agreement."Alexandra's voice sounds behind her:"There is no deal. I'm sorry, Emanuele. You seem like a sweet and kind person, and I see that, but my brother and I obviously have too many problems.""But that trouble is over, isn't it? Your father is dead. There's nothing left to fear or argue about!" Emanuele looks from one to the other, gesturing wildly. "Please don't do this, don't let yourselves get carried away by hurt and hatred."Joshua replies once again:"It's not that simple.""It is simple, yes. You just need to sit down and talk. Guys, you are brothers! You've been through so much, suffered

Amanda opens another can of beer. Emanuele stopped at the first one, and now all she wants to do is drink water and eat snacks. The two are on the balcony railing of the twins' apartment, and Amora is inside cooking something.It had been two weeks since Joshua had left, and there was a strange, horrible emptiness in Emanuele's heart.The week before, the group had wanted to propose a sort of collective lynching against Thabata, but the former bride begged them not to do anything to her. Despite being hurt, the girl with the honey-colored hair only got some peace and quiet when she fought back. She didn't want to restart the cycle.After taking a sip of her drink, Amanda mutters:"Can you have alcohol? I thought it would be harmful since you still take some strong pain medication."Emanuele shrugs."We all have a day when the rules don't apply. That's my case."The twin laughs."I can't believe someone as nice as you joined our group. I mean, we lost a mocre, swindling snake, and gain