Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro

Enzo was already foreseeing the disaster that this party would be. Lots of drinking, lots of lighting, lots of luxury, lots of loud music until late at night. He even considered not going, but soon changed his mind, after all, the implications of an unfounded decision could be enormous. So he decided to go even against his will. That made him wear his best shirt and his best shoes, because the competition would be brutal.

- Jesus wept, Enzo Carvalho. How are you holding up?

- I feel great!

- Really? That good?

- Almost as good as the day we discovered beluga caviar. To finish the job, let me borrow your cologne.

- Get out, bobo!

- What?

- Are we going to use the same perfume?

- What's the big deal?

- Enzo, we are going to the same place, you can't have the same fragrance! It's a matter of etiquette!

- That's the stupidest thing you've ever said.

Sure, an exaggeration.

- Enzo, my friend, I didn't make the rules.

- So what am I going to use?

Oh, Enzo was going to regret this question. Because hours later, at Ana's house, he explained his dilemma to his girlfriend, but as it turned out, the solution would be a bit delicate.

- No fucking way!

- Ah, Enzo! Stop this nonsense! This is my father's perfume. He loves it and it's very expensive.

- Ana, you are putting me in a bad spot. Do you really want me to smell like my father-in-law?

Ana didn't say anything.

- Yes, I heard. - Enzo answered.

Then, without warning, Ana grabbed the bottle from the sink and shot four sprays at Enzo.

- Ana! Fuck! - Enzo complained, until he smelled the soft scent of cologne. - Wow, that's delicious!

- I told you so.

- So, my little daughter, do you want to lie on daddy's bed?

Ana made an angry expression and just said:

- I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that, because I feel like smashing you with a piece of wood.

Ana took some time to get ready. But the result couldn't have been better. She was magnificent. Wearing a long red dress and high heels, she was nearly Enzo's height.

- You look incredible. - he said, smiling.

- Thank you, Enzo.

- Look, I know it's short notice, but... - Enzo looked down. - We have time.

Ana was smart. She soon understood what he meant.

- Now?

- Well, not in your parents' bedroom. That would be weird.

Hours later, Vini and Belgium were waiting for the other couple to arrive. No surprise. Enzo didn't show up on time.

- I'm going to kill Enzo! - Vini complained.

- Do we need to get in with them? - Belgium asked an important question.

- Not really, no. But I'll call him just to tell him that we are already inside and he's an idiot.

Well, Enzo answered the phone, but then hung up. Or at least he thought he did. Vini was trying to understand if Enzo was just playing a prank, because he could hear whispering, panting, and especially the moaning of the two of them together. It was the wake-up call he needed. Vini's eyes widened and he immediately pressed the red key on his IPhone's screen. Yes, Enzo had done it again.

- Got anything?

- I don't want to talk about it.

- Did something happen?

- Let's just say that what Enzo did to me, he is doing right now to Ana.

- Yeah, I shouldn't have pushed it.

An hour passed, Enzo and Ana were at the door of the club. She showed the invitation to the security guard, who let them through. Everything was going strangely well.

- We shouldn't have stayed home so long! - said Ana.

- Your fault, I didn't imagine you would stay there for so long.

- Very funny, Enzo.

- I confess that I do feel ticklish, so it's very funny indeed.

- Hold tight. Let's go find Vini and Belgium.

- Why? We can stay here. - Enzo looked away. - Looking.

The club was huge, filled with guests and very, very luxurious. A huge pool and floor lights illuminating the palm trees and loud music. The complete package. All that was missing for that night to get better was to meet the birthday kid.

- Oh, isn't that your friend? - Ana pointed.

- Don't point, Ana - Enzo complained. - I don't want him to know I'm here.

- Enzo! What a senseless thing to say!

- Just try not to draw too much attention to yourself.

Unfortunately Enzo's request went unheeded, as a thick, growling voice came from the loudspeaker.

- Ladies and gentlemen, attention to the most special guest. Enzo Carvalho and his new girlfriend, Ana Carolina!

A huge spotlight illuminated the young couple. Enzo had no doubts, that was Vini's trick. Or maybe not.

- Pacifier. That son of a bitch. - Enzo said softly.

- How are you, my darling? - Pacifiers appeared, wearing a red suit and a purple tie.

- What a terrible combination of clothes, Dum-dum. It looks ridiculous even for you.

As the two continued their exchange of pleasantries, Ana spotted Belgium and Vini on the other side of the pool. Seeing that there was no end to the conversation, she left Enzo behind.

- What took you so long? - Belgium asked, even though she already knew the answer.

- Enzo slowed me down.

- Oh, i believe he was very down. You were having sex! - Vini said.

Ana turned red with embarrassment.

- How did you know that? Did he tell you?

- No, but I have a sixth sense.

- Strange sixth sense.

- Tell me about it.

It was Enzo's turn to walk in.

- Enzo, you are an idiot! - Ana was furious.

- No doubts in there, but what did I do?

- Vini said that we...

Enzo was confused.

- Belgium, can we go to the bathroom?

- Sure.

The two of them dispersed into the crowd.

- Oh, that's never good. - Enzo said, tense.

- Yes - Vini agreed. - Two women going to the bathroom together is more dangerous than two men on a motorcycle.

- But why is she pissed off?

- Because you're an moron. I called you to find out why you were late. But you forgot to end the call, so I was forced to listen to both of you...

- Oh, Vini! - Enzo complained. - This is sick!

- How do you think I sleep at night?

While the two did not return, Enzo and Vini had a few more minutes to analyze the environment.

- What a crazy place this is. - said Vini.

- Isn't it? I feel intimidated. Who the fuck are these people? It's not possible that they are all friends of that sucker.

- Maybe they are slaves to the family.

- Didn't slavery end in 1888?

The two of them started laughing. And after a while, their girlfriends finally returned from the bathroom.

- How do you think the party is going?

- It was great. - Belgium replied. - I'm starting to get a headache.

- Do you want to go out for a while?

- I do.

Enzo was paying attention to the conversation and looked at Vini, who expressed no reaction. There was something there that he missed. So, before he left, he said to him:

- Didn't you notice?

- What?

- She wants to nail you.

- What, here? It's too risky! She's not that kind.

- That's what they all say, Vini! "Oh, I'm not into that, that's not my thing," and the next minute she's sucking your soul out of the Walmart parking lot!

Vini was startled.

- That was very specific, Enzo. And terrifying.

- I don't care, buddy, go for broke!

- After such a mental image? I don't think so.

Belgium led Vini to the back of the club. It was dark and emptier, without all those lights and movement. Vini went straight in and kissed her softly. Belgium didn't back down. At least until Vini tried to take off her blouse.

- Vini! What is this?

- What is what?

- Are you out of your mind? You want to take my clothes off here?

- Isn't that what you called me for?

- Of course not!

- Oh. Damn it.

- You listened to Enzo, didn't you?

- It's all that jerk's fault. He influenced me to make bad decisions.

While the two were arguing, or rather talking, two boys walked by. They didn't look lost, they just weren't supposed to be there. Maybe they were guests, who knows. Even so, Belgium was in two minds.

- Vini, look at those boys. - Belgium pointed.

- What?

- They shouldn't be here. It's dark and it's kind of empty and gloomy. Where is the mother of these children?

- Do you want to return and find out about it?

- Finally you have a good idea.

Still, Vini's idea was not bad at all, but as it turned out, he could not make that kind of decision alone anymore. After all, it takes two to tango.

Belgium returned to the party, but couldn't find Ana or Enzo. Vini came right behind her, but he advised Belgium to look for Pacifier's mother, Suzane. And she didn't even need to, because she magically appeared from behind his back. But not exactly the way he would have liked.

- Vini! What a surprise! - Suzane said. She was the modern definition of a MILF.

- Hello, Mrs. Francisco. - Vini said, respectfully.

- Mrs. Francisco? - Suzane was confused.

- I'm sorry. Force of habit.

- Where is your friend Enzo?

- Go figure! He's probably looking for a place to bang his friend.

- There's a nice place on the second floor. If you want, I can lend you the key.

Yes, Suzane was a "cool mom".

- No, thanks. Actually, we wanted to ask you something.

- Go ahead.

- Do you know if anyone here came with two children?

- Children? I don't think so. The club doesn't allow minors at private parties. You know, so that alcohol, sex and drugs can take place without the worry of parents paying for psychologists afterwards. But what is the reason for the question?

- I was with my friend and we came across two children. It was dark and they were kind of alone. I thought it was weird.

- There is a condominium of houses around here. And a huge wall. Maybe they came from there.

- But how could the parents have left the kids there alone at this time of night?

- Anyway, I will talk to the security guards at the club.

- Thank you.

- Are you sure you don't want the key?

Vini looked at Belgium, who was not paying attention to the chat. He grinned and shook his head. Suzane then handed him a red key and left.

Upstairs Enzo really wasted no time. Even if the bed was very uncomfortable and the mattress was hard as a rock, Ana didn't seem to mind so much as they both enjoyed every peaceful moment together.

- This thing is hard.

- Hey, I'm doing the hard work here! If there's something hard, it deserves some respect!

- No, you idiot. I'm talking about the bed.

- Oh. That's right. This one too.

- Cute.

The small room had a window that led to the back of the club, exactly where Vini and Belgium had been minutes before. Enzo snuck a glance and found two children playing again in the empty lot. He thought it strange, but continued with His job. Ana lay on her stomach and let Enzo enjoy himself. She moaned loudly and felt like her bones would break from so much pleasure. At least until someone suddenly came to the door and broke the whole feeling.

- Vini, for fuck's sake!

- Oh, no! - Vini shouted. - Another mental image that I won't be leaving out anytime soon!

- Shut the fucking door, dammit!

- Sorry, sorry, sorry! It's just that Suzane gave me the key and then I thought...

- You thought wrong! Get the fuck out!

- All right, all right!

Still, it could be worse. As Enzo tried to regain his rhythm, he realized that there was nothing he could do. Vini had ruined the mood. He looked outside one more time. The two children were still playing in the same place, except that a white light came down from the sky, which made Enzo block his eyesight. As soon as it went out, there was only one child down there.

- What the fuck!