I went through my repertoire in my head and remembered the last song Seu Ariovaldo had taught me.
“The Tango”; the tango was one of the most beautiful things I’d ever heard.
I started softly: “I want a naked woman tonight. Very naked I want her to be...”
“I want her in the full-moon light. I want her body all to me...” “Zezé!”
“Yes, Father?” I stood up quickly. Father must have liked it a lot and wanted me to sing it closer to him.
“What’s that you’re singing?” I repeated it. “I want a naked woman tonight...”
“Who taught you that song?” His eyes had taken on a dull shine as if he was about to go crazy.
“Seu Ariovaldo.” “I already told you I don’t want you anywhere near him.”
He hadn’t said any such thing. I don’t even think he knew I worked as a singer’s helper.
“Sing it again.” “It’s a popular tango.” “I want a naked woman tonight...”
A slap exploded on my face. “Sing it again.” “I want a naked woman tonight...”
Another slap, another and another. Tears sprang unexpectedly from my eyes.
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