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Could you really get used to all this again?

If I must be the Beja I used to be in order to recover my old life...

then that's what I'll do.

The best course of action is to get Antônio out of Araxá.

Could he know that she's back?

I thought it best not to ask.

I only said the colonels from Desemboque would like to see him.

Antônio stands better chances if he's engaged.

Hello, Angélica.

Come in.

I was about to say goodbye.

I just came to wish you safe travels,

my future husband.

It's a last minute trip, but it should be short.

- I'm going. - Isn't it a bit soon?

I should've gone as soon as I reached Araxá!

He didn't come to see you. He certainly knows you're back.

If to have the man I love,

I must chase after him, then that is just what I'll do.

Bend the colonels, son.

Show that you are prepared.

Give me your blessing, mother.

Don't worry about the wedding.

Your father and I will handle it.

May you succeed in putting your years of study to good use.

- I will. - Let's go, boy!

It's a long road!

If Beja is in Araxá, this trip will be longer.

No, Paulo, it's the wedding that should come sooner.

MADAM BEJA

Your body is very similar to mine at your age, Angélica.

The dress will need very few adjustments.

Let me see the front.

What's wrong, honey?

- Did something happen? You seem unwell. - It must be the heat.

You already miss Antônio.

That's it, isn't it?

What is it, baby?

Talk to me.

Tell me, I'm your mother.

I think I'm scared.

Scared of what, my love?

What's the first night like?

When the wife serves the husband.

The wife...

fulfills her obligation.

That's all.

Without complaining.

Complaining about what?

Angélica...

You are marrying the man you love.

Thank God for it.

Most women don't even have that to make their wedding nights easier.

Thank you for receiving me, Col. Sampaio.

I have much to explain.

- To Antônio, to you... - No one will listen.

No explanation will return to you the honor you've lost.

Do you know what happened to me?

- What I... - That doesn't matter.

Whatever happened has ruined you forever, Beja.

For society,

for Antônio.

- I need to hear that from him. - He's traveling.

He has a career to build.

A mission.

You've ruined yourself, Beja.

But you won't destroy my son's life.

I've ruined myself?

I was kidnapped.

Destroyed.

- They killed my grandfather. - No one cares about your explanations.

Please, leave.

And never return again.

The day you settle the score with God,

you will remember the injustice you're committing.

It will not be pleasant.

What's wrong, Maria? What's all the fuss?

- Go on, girl! Speak! - Beja is here.

Here? Here at the farmhouse?

In the office, speaking with daddy. I eavesdropped.

- If Antônio hadn't left... - My God, my marriage...

Relax, baby, calm down.

Patience will always be key when one is baking.

I will sort this.

What if Beja tells him what we did when she was here the last time?

Mother might give thanks.

We left her where she belongs, that harlot:

- The brothel. - But...

What if Beja really insists on talking to Antônio?

That cannot happen before the two of you say "yes" on the altar.

Pray that mother sorts it.

Beja?

I couldn't let you leave without talking to you, first.

If you plan on talking to me like your husband did, then please,

- let's not. - I don't know what he said to you.

But I always defended you.

Without rhyme or reason, I defended you.

Because you were pure.

- But now... - I'm still Beja.

I'm still the same Beja that you knew, Mrs. Ceci.

Not to me.

And not to my family.

And not for my son.

Some things die, so other things may flourish.

That's life.

If you have any respect for my son,

then you know that the best for him is that you leave Araxá.

What I do, or don't do with myself, is none of your concern.

And who are you?

Who are you, ma'am,

to decide what dies and what flourishes?

Take care, Mrs. Ceci.

I can't believe he died.

Domingos, I'm so, so sorry.

Make yourself at home, I...

I really liked my father-in-law.

- And I really liked your brother... - Spare me your tears, Josefa.

You're nothing but a rat, gnawing away at their inheritance.

- And now, it's all mine. - Are you talking about the house?

It's my house.

You're mistaken.

Without my father here to defend you, much will change.

I was married to your brother for years, he left me this house.

No one of your skin color could ever enter my family!

God Lord!

Look at the state of the ceiling.

And the windows have been utterly abandoned!

Do you know where the road is?

Or must I take you there?

Women can't shoot.

My father wanted a son, but I was born a daughter.

To get revenge on God, he raised me as a man,

taught me to never a miss a target.

Will you try me?

Get out of my home.

And never again mention my skin color with disdain, you vermin!

Don't you dare come to my father's funeral.

Indeed, Mrs. Josefa,

a lawsuit has been filed against you, ma'am.

With the death of your father-in-law, Gilmar,

his son, Domingos Junqueira,

guarantees he is the only heir to Damião Junqueira.

No. I was married to Damião Junqueira for years.

I am an heir, too.

Zefa, after the marriage, an earnest money contract was drawn up,

with a separate property regime.

Each party is entitled only to what is theirs.

The house was purchased with money made with the paintings...

...And it belonged to Damião, alone,

so the house should be returned to the true heir.

Do the honors.

Consider yourselves notified.

And as lawyer of the other party,

I suggest you pack up quickly.

You need to leave the house soon.

- That bastard! - Relax.

His dad just died, and he's already stealing from me!

It's unbelievable.

Unbelievable.

- Damião could barely hold a brush. - Yes.

But I signed the painting with his name.

- They will use that to steal from us. - No! Calm down.

Relax. I promise you that we will win this lawsuit.

Alright?

If Antônio's family wants you away from him,

what will you do?

I'll wait Antônio returns from his trip.

Only Antônio can tell me what he wants.

Can you make me a promise, Beja?

- Of course. - Don't leave me when you marry.

No!

Of course not, grandpa!

Didn't Antônio tell you that we'll marry and you'll live with us?

You will!

I will always look after you.

Always.

I don't know if you can see things from over there, as they say you can,

but I was a queen, grandpa.

Briefly, but I was.

It wasn't as magical as I'd hoped.

Quite the opposite.

It was sad.

Really sad.

But I avenged your death.

God rest your soul.

- He'd be thrilled to see you here. - Honorato!

And you adorn this place much better...

than these flowers I've brought.

Thank you.

For looking after my grandfather.

That helps soothe my pain.

- He died because of me. - No, Beja. You...

You aren't to blame.

I told the judge that you were kidnapped, but...

nobody believed me.

- I'm invisible. - No.

You're not invisible to me.

Nor to my grandfather.

I'll make him a tombstone.

Candinha!

- I wanted to apologize. - Apologize?

You? What for?

When that scene took place here, I did nothing, and I should...

It was very long ago that Col. Botelho dragged me here and humiliated me.

And after all that time, who would have thought?

You and I would become the same thing.

Not the same thing, there's a difference.

The color of your skin spared you from going straight to the brothel.

Why are you talking to me like that?

I saw the luxury of your carriage.

You are surely paid much more than I am for the very same service.

But make no mistake,

you are a whore, too.

No less, no more than I.

Then you shouldn't attack...

one who suffers the same things from men.

Don't compare your suffering to mine!

You will never know what it is to be a black woman,

stuck somewhere with so many rotten people.

You're right.

Count on me.

I hope to count on you, too.

We will need it.

With the bell damaged, Father,

the people of the village never know when it's time for Mass.

I'm waiting for some colonel to offer a new bell.

Until now, no one has offered.

Might your husband help us with this, Mrs. Genoveva?

My husband doesn't listen to me, Father.

I pity her so much.

Genoveva has a barren womb.

But still, being locked away at home every day is really sad.

That's what happens when you don't fulfill your role as a wife.

Why are we talking about this?

You're not even close to being a wife!

God help me.

Ladies, Mass is about to begin, would you like to sit down?

People of color should not sit beside us in the church.

Christ, mother...

Is it not enough we must content ourselves with a half-breed father?

Son of a white man and a savage woman.

Don't say that!

- My, this is absurd... - What is that woman doing here?

No! No, no!

This is going too far!

Father,

since when do you welcome whores into church?

Let alone at this hour!

This is the house of God, Mrs. Augusta.

That's right, Beja. The church is open for all people.

A harlot is not a person.

That wench should come here at the same hour Candinha does,

she and her... Her girls.

It's Beja, mother! She used to always come here!

Don't you dare wave hello to the whore!

Well, Father?

Will you kick out the whore?

Don't do that, Father Aranha.

If she stays, we leave.

Welcome, Beja. It's good to know that you're well.

Josefa, it's been so long!

Excuse me!

- I'm not staying in here. - God no, I'm out of here.

- Hi, Beja. - Let's go, we're leaving.

Be welcome, Beja.

Well, brothers and sisters,

let's begin.

It's so nice seeing you back at your home, Beja.

And how lucky that you two have met!

You would have suffered greatly had you been alone.

If not for Beja, I would be dead by now.

I would be too, Severina, even if I were alive on the outside.

People need to learn how to deal with those who are different.

None of us are doing anything wrong!

But,

what about the Magistrate?

- He had what he deserved. - Mendonça wrote to the Governor,

- but... - And who would care?

A woman, or a penniless old man.

One day, the whole world will know Beja!

I'm certain of it!

Speaking of the whole world, where is João?

Is he stuck in the capital for good? I can't wait to see my friend!

Here.

- Here. - Thanks.

- Is it fine to go to your parents'? - Say what we agreed on.

They are quite progressive,

but they worry like any father and...

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Have you been on the road very long?

A few days.

Can you answer a question?

Yes?

Which way is São João del-Rei?

Go down the road,

then bend with the river.

You'll be there in a couple days.

We'd better go straight to Araxá.

You can't see your family in Desemboque.

Forget the capital.

At least until the dust settles.

It took time...

but now, my grandfather has a little more dignity.

May he rest in peace.

I waited days for you!

Nobody knew when you'd be back.

I thought of you the entire time.

- And of our wedding. - Really?

Are you sure this is what you want?

It's all I ever wanted.

For you,

I am willing to bear whatever I must.

Even your silence.

- I'm a bit quiet, no? - You are.

Sometimes.

But...

I know you.

I know that...

I am not the wife you wanted.

But I will be the wife that you need.

I will always be beside you.

I promise.

Botelhinho did not hold back.

Tell us, father!

Curiosity is a flaw in a woman!

What's written on that thing, Costa Pinto?

Read it already!

"Not content with being wife to the king's Magistrate,

Beja went to the capital, after the prince,

but she was vehemently chased out of court."

God forbid!

Those are stinging words.

Could that really be true?

Carminha, if it's written, then of course it's true!

Read more, Costa Pinto!

What can I do? The guest requested I don't announce it!

It's rude to show up to someone's home uninvited.

I don't need an invite,

to demand respect from a...

Sniveling brat like you.

Eliseu, you confused yourself.

The whore must be here for my father.

The whore is here to make you swallow every word that you wrote.

Did I write lies?

You childish, stupid boy.

- Swallow! - Eliseu!

Get back here! She is possessed! Kick her out!

You will swallow the easy way...

or swallow the hard way.

There you go.

It wasn't easy, father.

But it went better than expected.

I want to hear every detail! Tell me, Antônio!

- Did they fold? - The colonels of Desemboque are with me.

They will support me.

- That's wonderful! - We weakened the other's candidacy.

I knew it! I knew you could do this, my son!

I'm the one who did it, Sampaio. Me.

I did it.

All I had to do was mention that Antônio is engaged,

and the big fish jumped in the net.

And the wedding is already set. I sorted it all with the Father.

What about my marriage?

- When will it happen? - Honey.

That was already decided when you were still a little lass.

- You'll marry João, Dr. Mendonça's son. - If he comes back from the capital!

Well, Ceci,

in Maria's case, there won't be any milk in her coffee, right?

Baby...

I missed you so badly my heart was in agony, honey.

Mine ached as well, mother.

Who's your friend?

Avelino.

A friend that needs our help.

Dr. Mendonça, Mrs. Josefa.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

João speaks much of you.

Avelino's health isn't the best.

It's nothing serious, but it needs clean air.

Well, you've come to the right place! Araxá!

- How can we help? - By hosting him here.

- If it's no bother. - No bother at all, boy!

Welcome.

- Any friend of João's is like a son. - Yes.

- Are you here to stay, love? - For a few days.

I must return to the capital.

- Work affairs. - A few days is better than none.

- Mendonça, show the lad to his room. - Of course!

This way, Avelino.

- Please, this way. - Excuse me.

You will love Araxá! You'll see!

I want to hear it. Tell me everything.

Isn't it dangerous, Felizardo?

Being out with Antônio with Beja in Araxá?

As far as I know, she doesn't work at the tavern.

- And that's where we're going. - Spare me the details.

I don't get why your husband never joins us.

Because he has children.

Unlike yours, his family is whole.

Really, cousin? You want me as your best man?

Of course I accept!

Maybe being on the altar will be good practice for your awkward manners.

It's about time you marry, too, no?

First, uncle, he must find a fiancée.

Yes, but it won't be tonight.

Where we're going, the women aren't there for that!

Let's go, boys! Come on, come on.

He's marrying Angélica?

What's with him? He was crazy for Beja.

It's a long story, son.

Are you okay, mother?

You barely ate.

Don't hide things from me.

- What happened? - Domingos, Damião's brother,

he's filed a lawsuit against your mother.

He wants our house, son.

- I won't allow it. - I won't, either.

You have two other lawyers here to help you.

You can count on me.

- One more dance! - Do you like that?

- Hey, pretty lady. - Get off!

Brings us three shots, honey!

None for me. I'm avoiding alcohol.

Excuse me, gentlemen.

I know you're upset with me.

With every right.

I drank too much last time and was rude to you.

You can wait for service at your table.

Excuse me.

- Good evening. - Evening.

Good evening.

Candinha,

serve my son.

I've tried you and liked you.

Now it's his turn.

I am not the girl you tricked anymore.

Now I own all of this.

I don't have to lay with your son or with you.

Don't worry, father.

I am a man, and the whore is coming with me.

Enough!

Let her go now.

Do you want to taste gunpowder?

- What? - If you touch Candinha again,

you will have me to answer to.

Vermin.

Do you collect whores or do you collect used sheets?

You should worry about the other whore, that you were engaged with.

She's back in Araxá!

- Don't you read my newspaper? - Shut up, Botelhinho!

Easy.

Only I tell my son to shut up.

Please, gentlemen, let's relax. Are you here for fun, or for fights?

Not even in Vila Rica are the nights so lively!

Candinha, give everyone a round of your best stuff.

- Antônio. - I'm paying!

Antônio.

Are you okay?

Why did no one tell me Beja was back?

Antônio!

I'm so glad you came!

I didn't know you were back already.

You had no right to come back and haunt my life!

Severina, please...

Let me be alone with him, we need to talk.

Calm down.

- Let's sort this once and for all. - There's nothing to sort.

- You ran away with another. - I was taken by force.

I love you, Antônio.

I've always loved you!

Liar!

You've lied to me my whole life!

And why did you not come for me?

- I thought you would come! - I did!

And saw you in bed with another.

Now you talk of love?

Love?

I never touched you, out of respect.

I was an idiot.

It wasn't like that.

I was taken by force, Antônio.

- You don't know... - I don't want to know, either.

I already know too much.

Then why did you come here?

Why?

To look in your face and tell you all that I've buried in my chest.

And I did.

Beja. That man...

It's true, he came to the estate.

I saw him, but Juca said he was a thief.

Your fiancé did come after you.

For you.

Antônio?

Say nothing more.

We should have done this before.

Everything would have been so different.

Antônio!

We need to talk.

I have to tell you what happened, calmly.

Dine with me tonight.

I have to go.

What do you mean, Antônio?

My God, you've been with Beja?

I don't know what came over me, father!

After everything that happened, everything I've seen!

- I still falter. - We all have moments of weakness.

But we can't let ourselves be washed away by them!

I know! I shouldn't have!

You did what any man would do to a woman like Beja!

Antônio, listen!

Calm yourself.

Now, look forward.

Go on with your life.

Your mission.

Angélica.

Angélica.

Aren't you ashamed of making her suffer?

All of it over Beja?

- Always that damned Beja! - Maria, go to your room.

Now.

It was impossible not to hear your father's screams.

I hope with all my heart,

that God will help you see what is right.

My son,

great men act with reason,

never with emotion.

I think you know the kind of man you have to be.

It was so intense, Severina.

It was much more than I expected.

Antônio is mine.

Our love is forever.

But did he say he'd leave his fiancée to be with you?

That's just how he is.

But I know he'll come back.

I can feel it.

A boy sent this.

He didn't say who sent it.

This way, I'll always be close to you heart.

Thank you.

There's no need to cry. Nothing will change between us.

I know I did wrong by you, Angélica...

I hurt you.

But I needed to end that part of my life.

And did you?

Yes.

It's over.

What if you bump into her some day?

In the streets, by chance?

What would that be like?

Like she doesn't exist at all.

I promise.

You are the right woman to marry me.

To make a family with me.

To help me with my career.

I will...

always give you respect for that.

And maybe someday...

you could also give me your love?

Brothers and sisters,

we are gathered here today...

to celebrate the union of...

Antônio Sampaio.

It is far below me to accept a message sent by a random boy.

If you had something you wanted to say that you didn't have the courage...

to say when you came looking for me...

Then say it now, to my face.

My God.