Chapter 8

“Maria Izabel,” says Bruno as he walks towards the simple woman, who now gets up from her swing with bare feet.

“Bruno,” says Maria Izabel, turning her face, allowing Bruno to greet her. “How are you?”

“I'm great. And you?”

“I'm fine, I just finished grinding the sugarcane,” Maria replies, smiling at the young man. Then she turns towards Helena, who is a little further away from the two. “And who is she?”

“This is Helena, she hired our Bike tour package,” Bruno explains.

“Hmm... and since when my farm is part of your route?” Maria Izabel asks, surprised by Bruno's explanation.

Although her distillery is well known in the region, he didn't bring his customers here, even to avoid them going around drunk.

“She's special,” says Bruno to Maria Izabel. “Just don't tell her that.”

“Why is she special?”

“You'll see,” Bruno replies while gesturing for Helena to come closer. As soon as the young woman approaches, he continues, “Helena, thi