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But I don’t stay alone for long, because my notification bar reveals messages from Daniele.

Dani <3:Loved the video from your last day on the road, seriously. You and Richard, and you and Alex, are the best things about this band. I’ll post at 12 PM.

Dani <3:You guys are cute. Annoying, but cute.

Me:Don’t be ridiculous.

I send the message and throw my phone on the couch, getting up to turn on the TV and Nintendo.

Dani <3:I’m serious, I know you.

Me:Wasn’t it you who said I’m not in love with her?

Dani <3:Not in love, but you're pretty excited…

Me:You know that’s not it, Dani. I told you about her thing with her dad, with Victor… I like being there for her because, when I needed, I had no one.

Dani <3:I know you just want her to be okay, man. I know how much that hurts you because of Big D. But…

Me:There’s no “but.” She’s super private, and I don’t like the jokes about it.

I drag the cursor toKingdom Comeand get ready to try to finish this damn game. I’ve got time for it.

Dani <3:If you say so.

Me:I do.

I send the message and watch the first few seconds of the game.

Me:You know where Soul lar de Bora fogo is?

I ask, trying to figure out if the place has any significance. Dani will definitely know if it does.

Dani <3:SOLAR DE BOTAFOGO?

She corrects my terrible Portuguese, and I give a thumbs-up on the message like her dad taught me.

Dani <3:In Botafogo, why?

She answers right away, and I can see the disgust on her face for the obvious info she just gave me.

Me:Alexhas a show there, I wanted to check online if it’s a cool place…

Dani <3:Oh my God, in the thank-you video for the top 10, you let her boss you around the whole time, and now you're crossing the continent to see her show?

Me:She wasn’t bossing me around.

I lie.

Me:And I’m not going to Rio to see her show, you’re crazy?

Dani <3:Well, I’ll post a naked pic if you don’t go to this show.

Me:Then you can go ahead and prepare for the breakup, ‘cause Rick’s not the type to share, and like I’ve already said, I’m not going to her show.

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I’m at her show.

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