A new friend

Melissa was seven years old when this happened, but she grew up with that memory, and not only that, she always dreamed of a girl similar to her, but with green eyes. Dionísio could not fully fulfill his promise as he still overprotected his daughter from the world, albeit more subtle than before.

Ten years later...

Melissa was already a beautiful young woman, who was finishing high school, was kind, and very applied in her studies. For the father's happiness, he didn't like parties or having a busy nightlife, he even suffered from teasing from his colleagues for being so homely and focused on studies all the time when everyone his age wanted to break into this world.

Dionisio was in a serious relationship with Jussara, a mature woman who gave him the stability he was looking for...but without marriage forecast, his personal and professional life was stable and peaceful in all aspects, he was a well-rounded realtor. successful.

Melissa came home from school and threw herself on the sofa next to her father who was reading a newspaper.

Melissa - Dad, when are you going to marry Jussara?

Dionísio - Why this question? Don't you think it's a little early for that?

Melissa - Early? You've been dating for eight years dad!!! I don't think any other woman in the world would have that much patience.

Dionisio smiles at his daughter as she takes off her sandals and hangs her feet on the coffee table.

Dionisio - I don't know if I would get used to living together with someone sharing the same bed every night is one thing, sharing life is another.

Melissa hugs her father and looks him in the eyes.

Melissa - You need to remake your life daddy. I know you loved my mother very much and she will be happy wherever she is if you are happy too!

She kisses her father on the cheek, picks up her backpack from the table, and leaves for the bedroom with her sandals in her hands.

"You'll forgive me daughter, but no way marriage!"

Following day...

It was just another boring history class. Melissa was almost dozing off when the principal walks in with a girl.

Carla - This is Roberta, she came transferred and we are going to welcome her.

The classmates laughed at the girl's punk style and Melissa felt empathy for her... more than anyone knew what it was like to suffer for not being like most, she was a very rebellious girl and seemed to be very liberal too.

Roberta - Hi, how are you? Can I do the physics homework with you?

Melissa asked, already knowing that, as a newbie, the girl would have difficulty finding a partner, especially with that group so full of prejudices and empty people.

Melissa - Of course, you can. They usually run away from me to make this kind of partnership. They don't like me being so serious.

Roberta - Well, I already liked you!

The two built from that day, a solid and fun friendship even though they had to share all the boring jokes and bad taste nicknames. Being two, the load was much less painful to carry.

Roberta walked Melissa home that day.

Melissa - So now you know that this is where I hide. (Laughs)

Roberta - Until tomorrow then friend.

Melissa - See you!

Melissa entered the house and Dionisio was looking at her with a pizza box in his hands.

Dionisio - I didn't have time to prepare dinner.

Melissa - I love your food dad, but a pizza is a glory!

Dionísio - Who was that girl?

Melissa - A new friend from school.

Dionísio - What's his name?

Melissa - Roberta....you thought it was strange, didn't you?

Dionisio - I just want to know who you hang out with.

Melissa - But that's not all, I think it's strange that someone in this world wants to be my friend!

Dionisio - By God, daughter, I didn't say that.

Melissa - But she thought, all my life I wanted to get away from the world until I became a weirdo as I am.

Dionisio - Please don't talk like that.

The two embraced.

Dionisio - All I want is for you to be happy in this life, never question my love.

Melissa - I'm sorry for what I said, father... it's just that sometimes it hurts to be me!

Dionisio - You're just going through a discovery phase, but that will pass soon and you'll discover the wonderful woman you're becoming....and more, invite your friend to come to have lunch with us one of these days.

Melissa - It's ok!

The two were having dinner together when Jussara arrived and joined them, that climate of suffering was gone.

Melissa - You still haven't told me if you liked the blouse? It was a little hard to choose why you always look so elegant.

Jussara - What's up Melissa, of course, I loved it...you have great taste.

Melissa - Dad said that if you want to stay here with him while I'm on vacation in Cuba, you're invited.

Dionisio - Hey, hey young lady, first of all...I didn't say you can go on that school trip.

Melissa - You promised you would think about it.

Jussara - Of course, he will leave!

Dionísio - Let's see!