Chapter 46

Finding Neguinho was a difficult task. The security guard of the owner of the favela was prowling around the favela, wanting to keep control of any situation that could splash on his boss. So I had to talk to the boys who were on the corners, watching if any police officers entered the area. Some were dr***ed, and giggled more than anything when I asked them to see Neguinho, they needed to say that Juju was looking for him.

I spent practically the rest of the afternoon walking, after Mariana left me at home, but at least the girls were no longer in small groups on the streets, and I had no problems. Some boys I went through twice, told me that Neguinho would be at Solange's bar, which was impossible, taking into account that I was there a little earlier.

When I gave up, leaning against a tree, I heard the sound of a car accelerating suddenly and braking abruptly. The already familiar black car lowered the glass and Neguinho appeared smiling. He had his dread