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With shaking hands I take the exam and check it once again. ─ Pregnant, Ali. You're pregnant – Márcia says, and even though she tries to sound calm, I can hear the desperation

ead to the grocery store. I work there to help with the expenses my father has with me and Theo, and even though I refuse every month, he always gives me some money. Mr. Joaquim no longer has any obligation to support me, after all, I am already of legal age and have a son. ─ We’re here! – I announce my arrival, drawing the attention of my father who is fixing something behind the cashier's computer. He drops what he is doing and comes towards Theo. ─ Hi, grandpa. – With a silly smile on my lips, I watch the two of them closely. – Do you know who is here to stay with you today? Grandma Vania. Even though I like Vânia, I want to say that his girlfriends are not Theo's “grandma”, but to avoid causing confusion, I remain silent, especially because my son loves Vania. I take over as the cashier while he is paying attention to Theo. Despite being a neighborhood market, it has a good movement, as it is the only one. ─ Oh, daughter. I have something for you. ─ My father gives me a pamphlet from the chocolate factory. ─ The representative I buy from gave me this, said they were hiring. I take the paper and evaluate it. Theo is still little, but I need to work and take some of the responsibility away from my father. ─ Don't think I think you're bad at home, but I've already seen you talking to Theo, who needs to get a job. ─ In silence I face my father. ─ You know you don't have to do this now if you don't want to. ─ Father... ─ You help me a lot, daughter. Since I had my son, my emotions have been very heightened and I get emotional about everything. According to information on the internet, it's the hormones' fault that they get messed up. ─ I know that you take good care of us, but I need to find a direction in my life. Can I put Theo in daycare... ─ No! Not that now. ─ Dad, even if I start working, I can't afford a nanny. ─ Aline... ─ Most mothers place their children in daycare centers. And besides, it's just a sche