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Chapter 2
After that scene at my house with Marcio, he didn't call or text me. It was good, because if he looked for me, I would make a scandal. I was really afraid that he would rape me, but I acted, and I had that beautiful broom there to help me, without it I don't know what I would have done.
- Ana Caroline?
My father calls me from the living room, I put on some perfume and come downstairs. He is wearing a suit and looks very handsome. My father has dressed up too much, I think he is charming like that.
- Hi, Mr. Handsome. Good morning!
I say happily, and he smiles at me, then sits down and says:
- Some letters came for you, Ana. I hope it's good news.
My father, Charles, sips his coffee and kisses the top of my head, then goes to work. I look at the mail on the table and see that there are three letters addressed to me. I take the first one and it's just a bill for me to pay, I roll my eyes and go to the next one. Another bill, this time from the internet.
The third is a letter from my friend in Sao Paulo. I open it and she says she is coming to Uberlândia in a few months. We communicate only by e-mail or letter, because she is always travelling and loves to send me postcards, but now she gave me her new phone number and we will be able to talk better. I smile and pick up my mobile phone to call her immediately, but just then it vibrates in my hand. I unlock the screen and see that I have received a new email. The sender is C&CH - Construction Company: Cam Holder.
I get excited, already wondering what it's about. I read the email to the end and confirm my expectations. They are calling me in for an interview tomorrow morning at seven o'clock. This is perfect! I smile and go to the laundry room to meet my mother.
- Guess who has an interview tomorrow?
I give her a big smile.
- Really, daughter? I'm so happy for you. You'll make it, I'm sure of it.
She hugs me and I hug back, happy. I help her hang out her clothes.
A few hours later, I call Marie and ask when she is coming to Uberlândia. I tell her that there is a guest room in my house and that she could stay here. We talk for a little longer and I tell her that I have just broken up with her and that I have an interview tomorrow. She wished me luck and we said goodbye.
After dinner, I'll go to my mother.
- Mum, I broke up with Marcio.
She widens her eyes and says:
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I was going to ask you when he was coming here. What happened?
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Well... he wasn't the right guy. I know we dated for two years, but I no longer felt anything for him, only affection, and as soon as we broke up he showed an aggressive side. Now it's better to live your own life.
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What do you mean, aggressive? Did he attack you? - She says, showing that she didn't let this information go unnoticed.
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Calm down, Mum, it's been sorted out. He didn't hit me, everything's fine.
My mum takes a deep breath, controlling herself, but I know she's worried. I kiss her and tell her that everything is fine. I tell her that I love her and that I'm going to bed. Tomorrow is a new day and I am very anxious. I have to calm down, take a deep breath and lie down on my soft and smelly bed. I feel hugged and safe, then I fall asleep quickly.