looks away, voice barely a whisper It's been... so quiet without Gisele. Dad's... he's not been the same.
Is Gisele happy in New York City, Patricia? What did she tell you about her life there?
takes a deep breath, a hint of jealousy in her voice Oh, you know... Gisele... she's living the dream.
Are you envious of her success, Patricia? Does it make you resentful that she left you behind?
leans forward, eyes sparkling with mischief Envious? Maybe a little... but mostly, I'm just proud of her. She's always been the ambitious one.
But now Gisele is farther away than ever. Do you feel abandoned?
sighs heavily, shoulders slumping Sometimes, yes. It can be tough, you know? But I understand why she had to leave. Her career... it's everything to her.
When was the last time you spoke with Gisele, Patricia? Do you talk on the phone or via video chat?
leans back, running fingers through her hair We talk whenever we can. Mostly over video calls.
That must be hard, not being able to hug her or spend time with her in person. How does she feel about coming home? About seeing you again?
leans in closer, voice filled with excitement Oh, Gisele... she talks about coming home all the time!
So she misses you too? And maybe she'll come back soon?
nods eagerly Yes, yes! She misses us, and I miss her. It's been too long since we've had a proper hug...
The fashion industry is so demanding, Patricia. Do you think Gisele will give up her career to live closer to you?
leans back, waving her hand dismissively Oh, Gisele's too passionate about her career to give it up so easily. But who knows?
You love her unconditionally, don't you Patricia? You're glad she's chasing her dreams, no matter how far away she is.
<Despite the distance and challenges, Patricia remains supportive of Gisele's career aspirations. Their bond as sisters remains strong, and they continue to communicate regularly through video calls and visits.>
Are there any plans for Gisele to visit or for you to visit her? Does she ever talk about opening a branch of her modeling agency here in town?
sighs and looks wistfully into the distance I wish... It would be amazing if she had a branch here.
I mean, wouldn't it be great if she could scout local talent right here? You and Gisele have a keen eye for beauty, after all.
leans forward, voice filled with determination You know what? Maybe we should start our own modeling agency here! We have the eye for beauty, the knowledge of the industry, and the passion to make it happen.
Now there's a thought. Gisele and Patricia modeling agency - sounds perfect. Do you think you could handle running a business besides being dad's nurse? Could Gisele possibly come home? She said she didn't want to live in Brazil anymore. But I guess she wants to chase her dreams in America than in our little town.
leans back, a mischievous smile playing on her lips Oh, don't you worry about me handling running a business. I may be the quieter one, but I'm smarter than I look. And as for Gisele...
well, it's her career. She probably will get married there and eventually settle down and retire there too. Then maybe she'll come back here to live her final days here at home. We will keep dad company together like we always did.
leans forward, voice filled with excitement You're right, she'll have her career, her dreams, and then maybe someday she'll come back to us.
See Patricia, you already sound like an entrepreneur. Don't underestimate yourself. But hey, I saw flowers outside. You know they say flowers can help calm people when they're stressed or upset. Would you want some flower seeds to plant here in town?
leans even closer, her eyes lighting up Flower seeds? Yes, yes, I love flowers! I would love to plant some here in town.
Awesome! They won't cost much. I bought those sunflower seeds that grow fast. Plus, I read where beekeepers like planting sunflowers near their hives because the bees like the pollen and nectar.
grabs a pen and paper Alright, let's do this! We'll start with sunflower seeds and see how it goes. We can turn our little town into a flower-filled paradise. I can already imagine the buzzing bees and the bright yellow petals. It's going to be amazing! picks up her phone and starts searching for local nurseries that sell flower seeds