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faded. - He was cheerful, but did not ask questions about his
father. I think Lucas closed himself up for that feeling toward his father. -
It was not what she would like it to happen, but she could not change what
Breno did by himself.
    - I understand how he
feels. I was also abandoned. - Antônio commented surprising her. - But I had
wonderful people in my life that helped me a lot and sadness went away. Everything
passes, including pain. - He still felt the pain, Amanda could see, but had
certainly outgrown it. This is what really mattered.
    - As you say, life must go
on. - Amanda spoke to erase the shadow that had come up.
    - It must go on. - He
repeated. - Let me help heal this wound in Lucas and yourself – he asked. Amanda
looked at his hand on the car gear and imagined wearing a ring with his name. It
seemed so odd, but still felt some comfort on such a vision.
    - Okay Antônio. I will
accept your help - said Amanda and Antônio tried to hide the smile so as not to
scare her. - I was talking to my mother early today. She thinks the way you do,
that I need someone in my life right now.
    - We will do the way you
see fit. No need to be embarrassed should anything be different from what you
imagined or wanted, okay? - He asked catching her cold hand and then
immediately turned his attention to the avenue.
    - Thanks again. I want to
leave this right open to you as well. Regardless of the moment, if you think it
is impossible to continue with this story I’ll grant you carte blanche to step out of it as you please.
    - I do not intend to do
this, but if it makes you feel more reassured, I accept. - Antônio said when he
saw her hands rubbing each other indicating anxiety.
    Now please, let's go
‘cause I’m starving. I haven’t eaten well in days. - She asked, because since
Breno had come looking for her she had not had a quiet time like this.
    On the way they talked
about it with more intimacy which left Amanda less concerned, Antônio did not
seem to mind the life they would have as friends.
    The restaurant was not
full, which Amanda approved. She did not want glances toward them before she
was more certain of that decision. The town was not very big, so she always met
someone she knew when going went out with her son or Carol. She hoped this
would not happen that night.
    - It would be prudent if
we went out more often together before marriage, so it will be easier for
people to understand and not make too many questions. - said Antônio when they
were sitting.
    - You're right. - She
confirmed still unsure of her decision.
    - Since you agree with me,
I believe you will not be upset if we start with this – he said taking out a
small velvet box from his pocket. - We can start our relationship with an
engagement or commitment ring, you name it. - Amanda thought it was too early
to wear one, but preferred not to sound ungrateful. No other man would do what
he was doing for her. To have your life stopped for months, or until God knows
when, for the sake of a friend, was no role that many men would play, but
Antônio was willing to do it and the least she could do was be grateful.
    - It is so beautiful to be
worn as a lie – she said looking at the beautiful piece of jewelry.
    - A lie that that we will
have to convince people it is true. - Antônio said putting the ring on her
finger and then giving her a light kiss on the lips.
    - He needed not be that
good an actor. - Amanda thought and her heart felt as if it would get out of
her mouth. What an embarrassing situation that was. She felt like a chili pepper
feeling her lips touched by his. Antônio acted like as if that contact between
them was all too normal, but for her it was as if they had destroyed part of
the brotherly love they felt toward each other.
    - If there are
acquaintances around, we should exchange a few caresses or we won’t convince
anyone. - He explained showing a couple in the background. - Amanda looked
suspicious. “They had to get the pretend