In Josias's room, he and Tiago enter, the former closes the door. The conversation continues rhythmically with Josias anxious: "I could hardly control myself, Tiago! It looks like Adrian guessed it."

"You need to stay calm, master! Adrian will never discover or prove anything. My reprimand was enough."

"You think..." Josias clears his throat, "Do you think he's in love with me?"

Tiago giggles. "It's not impossible. This obsession of his with you can only be sexual. Freud explains."

Josias shakes his head. "No, friend, he's upset because Mr. Barbosa likes me more than his own son. And there's more: he's in love with Melissa."

Tiago fades his smile. "Is...