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herself.
    - I know your life is
hectic my dear, but a new relationship would do you good and, of course, would
remove that guy from your life once and for all. The fact that he sees you like
that, alone, quiet, with no interest toward anyone else can lead him to believe
that you still love him and want reconciliation. - Her mother thought like
Antônio; this coincidence could be telling her something.
    - I do not love him
anymore, you know that. - Amanda said it as if she knew what she was talking
about.
    - Then make it clear to
him. I'm sure you have treated him well when he comes for you and that for a
jerk is a green light to follow towards winning you over. Change your life. Make
career plans, yes, but also think about your heart. Your emotional life. -
Mothers’ advices are always loaded with unique truth.
    - You're right. I will
think about it - said Amanda realizing that now was the time. “If it had to be
that way, then it would be," she thought.
    - Do it baby. Life cannot
stop because a relationship did not work out and excuses will not help at all,
understand? - "Her mother was a master at giving advice, and she was
right," thought Amanda. - I will have to go now, there are two hungry ones
here asking for food. Take care my daughter and do think about what we said. -
ended the mother.
    - I said I'll think about
it mother. A big kiss. - it was all set. She would marry Antônio. Fate seemed
to have given him that chance, so she’d take it to get rid of the father of her
child. Other than that, time would be in charge of putting things in their
places. At least, she hoped so.
    Amanda took advantage of
the late afternoon to prepare dinner. She had hardly left the house lately. She
was definitely, as her assistant would say, rusty and out of place in the
world. Thanks to her shop she always had formal and fashionable clothes. If she
did not own a boutique, certainly her wardrobe would be just like her: outdated.
    After getting dressed and
putting on some makeup, Amanda was ready. A casual, flimsy, dress was her
choice. The weather was warm, which led her to dress lightly. Looking at the
mirror she liked what she saw. Her face was more expressive and bright,
although a large part of it was artificial. Her body seemed more straight and
elegant with the right dress just above the knees showing her well-groomed
legs. Amanda had always taken care of herself, but hadn’t done much in recent
months. Perhaps because her intention was not to be noticed by any man, so she
would be sure of no flirtation or probable commitment, which she did not want
so soon.
    Antônio arrived at the
agreed time; in fact, promptness was one of his biggest virtues. He had many,
she concluded smiling.
    - Would you like to go
somewhere special? - Antônio asked as they left the apartment.
    - You choose where to go. -
She answered with no suggestion in mind.
    - Can we go to that
restaurant near barrinha ? The atmosphere is nice and we have the option
of the most reserved seats or not.
    - Great choice. - Amanda
replied pretending naturalness.
    - Is there a problem
Amanda? - Antônio asked when he realized she was trying to hide something. “Would
that dumbass of her ex-husband have bothered her again?" he wondered.
    None! Why? - She replied
making Antônio move his head no. Grabbing her waist, he took her to the
elevator. - I talked to Lucas today! - She said as they went in.
    - Really? How is he?
    -Very happy. He loves the
farm. - She remarked smiling. - He asked for you. - Antônio smiled at what he
had just heard, because it was very pleasant for him to know that the child
remembered him, despite being in a wonderful place like a farm.
    - Your son is a great kid.
I like him very much. - Amanda heard Antônio speak about her son, thanking him
with a smile and remembering how he had been important to the child in the
absence of the father.
    - Did you tell him his
father is here? - He asked after a while.
    Yes I did. - The smile she
had on her lips