“Alessandro”

Patrício and I took Mari to the airport. I felt a certain melancholy about her departure. This woman was like a mother to me and had been by my side my whole life. I would miss her, so I arranged for her to spend one week a month here in the country with us.

- Alessandro, I had lunch with Catarina and Melissa today. – Mari said, holding my arm. – Pedro sent you a message.

- Oh, really, Mari? Wow, I fell in love with this boy! What did he tell you to tell me? – I said, smiling because my little friend had remembered me.

- He told you to go play with him. – Mari conveyed the message, making me smile even wider. – Son, Cat is very hurt, but don't give up on her.

I hugged Mari and assured her that I wouldn't give up. Mari told us that she met Melissa's boyfriend and that he's a good guy and told us about lunch and how my Catarina is doing. I miss her so much. I hadn't heard anything from her for two days.

Mari got on the plane and Patrício and I left the airport. When we got