Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro

If the previous day was already bad, Enzo and Vini could not imagine what the next one would be like, because Ana and Belgium took their boyfriends to the Village Mall with the intention of overdressing them in search of the perfect outfit. In hindsight, it could be a new Discovery Home and Health show.

For those who are not familiar, the Village Mall, one of the most exclusive and expensive shopping centers in the neighborhood, filled with brand name stores such as Cucci, Pandora, Louis Vuitton and Prada. For some it is amazing to walk through so many storefronts, while others complain about the success of capitalism in other successful people's lives.

- Let's go, darling. - Ana pulled Enzo by the arm through the wide and well-lit corridor of the Village Mall, one of the most exclusive shopping centers in the neighborhood.

- Look at that idiot. - Vini said, debauched. - I find it unbelievable that Ana really managed to tame him in only two days.

Belgium stared at him.

- What does that mean?

- Well, let's face it, I couldn't do what that idiot Enzo is doing, and we've been together for months.

That sounded like a challenge.

- You know, Vini, you're right.

- I know that.

- So I had an idea. Why don't you and I go downstairs?

- And why should we go downstairs?

- There's something I'd like you to wear.

His features soon changed to concern.

- Gucci? Why would I buy something from Gucci? Are you trying to kill me?

Belgium missed the reference, since she might not remember the history and the dark paths of the Italian designer store.

- Why would I wear this? I was clear when I said I didn't want to be dressed like a drug dealer or a Hollywood pothead.

- None of that, Vini! Look how nice it looks.

- On the Boat Trip, maybe!

Upstairs, Enzo's situation wasn't going so well either, as Ana couldn't choose the best outfit... For Enzo to wear at the party.

- How about this one?

- Is this a party or a convention of idiots?

Frankly...

- You need to choose something, dear. I suggest one thing, but you want another.

- That's the problem. If we don't find a middle ground, we'll be here forever. And the worst thing is that the parking lot in this mall is a fucking kidney.

- You don't drive.

- All one more reason for us to leave.

What?

- Just pick something, already!

Enzo walked around the store, still not sure what to order. Until he came across a yellow sleeve shirt with blue stripes.

- That looks good.

Ana frowned. She didn't say a word.

- I guess not. - Enzo added.

- Just pick something... Reasonable.

- And you? Do you already know what to wear?

- Of course I do. The plan was to dress both of you, not the other way around.

Ana had a point.

- So, what's it gonna be?

- Here's what we're going to do. - Ana came closer. - How about this: I'll pick something for Vini and ask Belgium to dress you. But you won't be able to argue with her, just like I won't be able to argue with Vini.

It's a pretty stupid plan. And you know what? It might work.

- I can see it coming. - Enzo lamented. - This party is going to be a total disaster.

- If you keep whining, it will be.

Enzo realized that he had no choice. It was better to be embarrassed with Belgium than with Pacifier's friends, if they even existed. Still, could be worse.

- Drop your pants. - said Belgium to Enzo, already inside the fitting room.

- Are you out of your mind? - Enzo replied. - Why you'll stay here?

- Oh, Enzo, stop this bullcrap. You've slept at the house many, many times. Besides, it's not like yours is... Very different from Vini.

Enzo stood still and made a funny face.

- You're talking pretty good for someone who's never seen it before.

Belgium laughed.

- Do you think I don't talk about these things with my sisters, you little silly man? Put the shirt on and stop the drama.

- You look like a major general. Bossy.

- You would not believe it, sweetie.

- I don't know if this is the best time, but one of my fantasies is to do it in the fitting room of a store.

- Get your mind out of the gutter. - Belgium looked down and widened her eyes. - And try not to get too excited. After all, I am dating your friend.

- Okay, sorry.

But it was useless, because the damage had been done. And in the other fitting room of a different store, Vini and Ana were having fun, telling stories.

- So you first saw Enzo? - Vini asked.

- Yes," Ana said. - I have a vague memory of that day. He was such an idiot. But I liked him.

- I don't remember you at all.

- Oh, it's been so many years. I don't remember you either. In fact, I don't even remember meeting you.

- Maybe you didn't. I think Enzo was afraid to tell me about you so he wouldn't lose you.

- Would he do this?

- I would. And I'm sure he thinks the same.

- Why?

- An interesting girl is hard to find. It's not like... A Porsche.

- A Porsche?

- Yeah. If I want a good car, good mechanics, I go to any Porsche dealership and buy me one. And if I want a car with automatic warming, I buy a Mercedes.

What does he really mean by that?

- You lost me. Am I a Porsche?

- No, Ana. The analogy is that it is very difficult to find a person who is so amazing and so compatible. Unlike a luxury car, which I can go to any car dealership and purchase. Maybe this is the case with Enzo. I have known him for years and I have never seen him so excited about someone like that.

- Oh, I get it.

- Just go easy on him. If you start making plans, you'll scare him off and everything blows to shit. Let him make the plans, and then you can deny them completely.

The two returned to the entrance of the mall with two huge bags in hand. In a strange way, Vini was already expecting Enzo not to be at the arranged place, so he wasn't surprised by the delay. So he sent a text message to Julio, the bus driver, to ask if he could pick them up at the Village Mall. Five seconds later he got the positive answer.

- Where are those two? - asked Ana.

- They must be doing it. - Vini answered.

- Ha, ha. Very funny.

- If you know Enzo, you wouldn't be saying that.

Oh.

- You're bluffing.

- Let's say I am.

Ana feigned disinterest, but you can't say that she didn't feel a bit of distrust.

- Well, what can we do about it?

- We can just leave them behind.

Ana didn't understand. She wasn't aware of Vini and Enzo's antics.

- Can we do that?

- Of course!

- Will Enzo understand?

Vini kept his laughter down and answered back:

- Absolutely.