The party went on for a few more hours, and after all the guests had left, Júlia went to her room, Heitor to his, and Jade to hers, along with Benicio, who would sleep there that night. As early as the next day, he would travel with Jade to the coast—a trip paid for by Heitor as a birthday present. Júlia was in her room; her stomach was upset, but she had to pack her suitcase. The next day, after Jade and Benicio left, she would go somewhere she didn't yet know, with Heitor. “I shouldn't have eaten so many sweets,” she said to herself, then took a deep breath and continued. The house was silent; she knew Heitor wouldn't take long to arrive there. It was then that she saw the door open, and he walked through it. She quickly ran into his arms and gave him a tight hug. “Leave that for now;

