STELA GOMES I called Andreza, and she arrived quickly. I needed to talk and vent to someone, and she's my best friend, the only person I trust, so I told her everything. "Wow, you mean Ivan doesn't want to have children?" "No, he's already told me that twice. That's why I have to go to that doctor; he doesn't want to risk me getting pregnant. Even using a condom, he wants me to take contraceptives. We even argued because of this, but I made it very clear that at the right time, we will have this conversation again." "Stela, you're like a sister to me, and I'll support you in your decisions, but are you sure you really want to live here with Ivan? You could stay with me at my house. Mom has already offered this to you. She would be very happy with that." "You know your cousin, Andreza.

