It was with a mix of sadness and pride that Helena accompanied Rudá to the new school. Sadness at being separated from the boy she had come to love like a son in just a few days. And pride because he wanted to study, but Helena knew that something else seemed to be troubling the boy, yet he refused to tell, and so did Estefano. The place where Rudá would stay looked like an estate; it was massive. There were horses, chicken coops scattered around, and Helena could see three swimming pools ahead. Her boy would like that place; it was huge, but not bigger than his spirit. Rudá was a free spirit, his eyes shone in search of knowledge. But at the same time, there was something dimmed; it was ambiguous, but that's exactly how Helena felt when she looked at him.
The principal was a tall Black
