Viviane
Our daughter would continue to be supported by the Mendes de Albuquerque family and, even being with other people, we would still be the usual friends, now with an even stronger bond, which is our little Sarah.
" Look Viviane, how beautiful this bikini looked on our Sarah! " Marta spoke excitedly.
She had entered the mansion with Sarah to put on a bathing suit on the little one and now she was carrying her in her arms, who was already dressed in a bikini all pink and full of ruffles, which made Sarinha even pinker.
She had also changed her clothes and was now in a discreet and elegant navy blue swimsuit. Soon the two of them were inside the pool, Sarah was supported by a colorful and extravagant float and had fun laughing a lot at the jokes of her grandfather, who had also put on a pair of swim trunks and was in the pool with his wife.
"I need to have a very strong drink," Julia said.
We were sitting on sun loungers by the pool, while the others, Cecilia and the boys, had a few drinks, sitting at the table under the shade of the umbrella.
It was already past sixteen o'clock and the weather was quite pleasant, so it was possible to bring Sarinha to the pool at that time. We were all quite careful with our little girl.
"And what's holding you back?" I asked, smiling.
"Tomorrow I have a very important job interview. ''
"Have you left the company you work for? Or worked, I don't know anymore... My smile grew. I didn't remember that she had commented something like this to me and I was curious about such information.
"Not yet. But I intend to," she spoke with a closed expression.
"Did anything happen?" I asked, now worried.
"I didn't like my new boss. ''
"Wow, what an unpleasant situation. Why didn't you tell me sooner? Maybe we can help you. João Pedro can see something for you at Mendes de Albuquerque" I offered promptly.
Julia was a very hardworking and hard-working girl and our friend. We couldn't help but help at this time.
"You've been so busy with Sarah's birthday party preparations that I'd rather not take one more thing for you. ''
"Well, you did it wrong, friend. It's my daughter's birthday, but that's not why it's no longer just a party. ''
Faced with her silence, I insisted.
"Did you hear me? ''
" Yes " He ran his hands through his hair and spoke, after a tired sigh. " I was wrong not to keep you informed about what was happening to me and this new boss. But you have to agree that it's been a rush to your routine for the past few weeks. ''
"Of course, I agree. But you're my friend and I can't let go just because I'm throwing a party, Julia. He even seems to not know the friend he has. " I said in jest, to make the mood lighter.
"Vivi, you now have a family. I don't want to be disturbing you with my problems. ''
"You don't disturb me. Tell me better what's going on and let's see what we can do to solve it. ''
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After a Sunday full of excitement and laughter, Monday began radiantly. It was a beautiful day and after we had breakfast, the whole family gathered, JP and his father went to the company, while I and Mrs. Marta went to meet with the organizer of Sarah's party buffet.
" I preferred to stay at home with my granddaughter, " complained Marta, when we were already in the car, on the way to the buffet company hired for the event.
I smiled and shook my head from side to side in disbelief.
"And why didn't you stay? ''
"I need to make sure it's all perfect for our little princess. ''
"Don't you trust me to choose the menu on your own?" I joked as I was sure that wasn't the reason.
"No, honey! I fully trust you. But I want to participate in everything that concerns our little one" she spoke and sought my hand, in a gesture of affection. " But I also don't like leaving Sarah alone with the babysitter. Even more so now that Lùcia is no longer taking care of our house. ''
"I understand you, but we checked this nanny very well before hiring her. She was also nominated by a very credible agency and I like Isabela. She has shown herself to be a very responsible girl. ''
I had hired a person to help me with Sarah's care, as I had gotten a job that I had been wanting for a long time and that due to pregnancy I ended up not being able to accept. But Sarah was already going to turn one year old and since I always had Marta at home, I accepted the position of a social worker at the foundation I wanted so much.
"You're right. ''
Suddenly his phone issued a few notifications and after looking quickly at what it was all about, his expression changed drastically.
"Did something happen? ''
After a few seconds of seeming indecisive, she said, "Rodolfo bought our tickets to New York. We will travel after Sarah's birthday. ''
That information took me by surprise.
"But why don't you look happy? He always really enjoyed traveling especially to New York," I asked.
"I'm so scared to meet João Felipe after all this time. '
"But you've always wanted to be as close to your son as possible. If all this anxiety now is why you didn't tell him about his state of health, he'll understand! The lady was just thinking about him. We all stood there facing together with the lady so that he could carry out his plans. ''
"Now that you're a mother, maybe you can understand me better. We know the faults of our children, Vivi. I know that João Felipe tends to think only about what is best for him. I have a share of the blame for it, I'm not exempting myself. ''
"Glad I don't have to point that out. ''
We smiled together. We were very complicit now, I believe due to everything we went through during breast cancer treatment, where I was always with Marta, supporting and encouraging them in the most difficult times.
"Nope. But he must be upset with us, as we no longer keep in as close contact as ever. ''
"All this so as not to bring trouble to him. To avoid worrying about things other than those related to his precious work," I said without being able to contain the sarcasm.
"I know you must have your reasons, in addition to the ones I know, not to like João Felipe. But I hope we can all live in harmony when the time comes. ''
"What moment? ''
"When João Felipe can achieve everything he set out to do and decide that the time has come to stay close to his family. We " made a gesture encompassing her and me " are her family. ''