‘You need to lie down and put your foot up, otherwise you won’t even be able to walk tomorrow.’
She helped me limp over to my bed. ‘I’ll bring you something to eat before the others get home.’
When she came back with the food, I couldn’t help myself and gave her a kiss.
I hardly ever did that. When everyone had assembled for dinner, Mother noticed that I was missing.
‘Where’s Zezé?’ ‘He’s lying down. He’s been complaining of a headache all day.’
I listened in ecstasy, momentarily forgetting how much my foot hurt.
I liked being the topic of conversation. That was when Glória decided to stick up for me.
She put on a voice that was sorrowful and accusatory at the same time.
‘I think everyone’s been hitting him. And today he was in really bad shape. Three beatings is too much.’
‘But he’s always up to no good. He only stops when he gets a paddling! Do you mean to say you never lay a finger on him?’
‘Hardly ever. At the most, I give his ears a tug.’ They all fell silent and Glória went on.
After all, he isn’t even six yet. Yes, he’s naughty, but he’s still a child.
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