"Manuela"

Melissa answered on the first ring, excited as always.

"My most obedient pupil! I was just wondering how long it would take for you to call me."

"How did you know I was going to call you?" I asked, laughing.

"Changeling, I know everything. Come on, tell me, when is Flávio going to take your kiss?"

"You're direct, aren't you?" She just laughed. "It'll be today, after he picks me up from college..." But Melissa didn't let me finish.

"College? You're not going to college. By the way, I'l