Deixa Acontecer

help is just another term for weakness

  - Look, algebra 1 is the easiest subject ever. You just need to concentrate and you'll understand, you'll may even enjoy it later. - I said to Alexandre.

  - Okay, then help me solve this question.

  - Or, you can use some logic. Let's just start with simple stuff: if x equals y² + 15, and you already know that y equals 9 - 3, you can say that x equals (9 - 3) • (9 - 3) + 15. - I suggested, trying to make him use his brain for once since we got to my house.

  - Which is equal to...? - He asked.

  - 51.

  - Thank you. - He said as he wrote the answer on his notebook.

  - Alexandre, you're not learning. - I commented, taking the notebook from his hands.

  - Yes, I am. - He fought back.

  - No, you're just copying what I say. - He just groaned. - What's 7x6?

  - 7x6? Umm. Well, if 2x6 is 12, then 3x6 is - he stopped to count on his fingers really quick - 18, then 7x6 will be...? - He looked up at me clearly asking for help.

  - 42. 7x6 is 42.

  - I was getting there but you didn't let me finish my thinking.

   - Are you sure about that? - He nodded. - You know what, let's take a break and finish this another day, alright? Dinner must be ready, come on. - I called him to follow me as I walked out of my bedroom.

  We went downstairs to see Jorge cooking while Amelia watched Harry Potter and The Prisoner Of Azkaban. That was her favorite movie ever, she even took me to watch a rerun on the cinema and it was awesome!!

  - Hey, Lia, this is Alexandre, that friend that I'm doing the history project with, remember?

  - Oh, yes! Alexandre so nice to meet you, boy! - Amelia, my dear 30 year old cousin, said enthusiastically.

  - Hi, nice to meet you too! - Miranda answered shyly. Was he really trying to act calm? I appreciate it, but it seem almost impossible.

  - Guys, dinner is ready!! - Jorge yelled from the kitchen as he gave Tony, my dog, a piece of meat.

  - Jorge, what did we talk about giving Tony meat? - I asked him while sitting down at the table, patting the chair next to me, telling Alexandre he could sit down to eat.

  - Ah, Maddie, Tony is a strong guy, he can handle it!!

  - Sure. - I answered giggling, before hearing Alexandre asking something.

  - Aren't we going to wait for Mr. and Mrs. Ferrari? - Alexandre asked innocently making me turn my head directly to Amelia to see her reaction and ask her to keep it quiet, - I mean, so we can eat dinner together.- the boy continued, seeing mine and Amelia's looks.

  - Umm, we would but - I thought of a quick excuse while hoping my cousin would just go with it - they are traveling! For their 20 year marriage anniversary!!

  - Oh, that's awesome! Send them my congratulations.

  - Will do. - I said not more than whispering, while we started to serve ourselves.

  - So, Alexandre, Maddie said your Brazilian, is that true? - Jorge asked while he put some type of seasoning on his food.

  - Yes, I am. Have you ever visited there? - My friend answered him.

  - Once, some years ago I went to Nordeste but I would like to go back and visit more. Are you from there?

  - No, I'm actually from Rio, you know? Very popular.