Between Law and Crime

he beginning of the semester, but the fast pace of the classes already demanded her total dedication. Sh

iend Camila approached her, carrying a steaming cup of coffee. "You need a break, J

rd, but I'm determined to seize this opportunity. I want to make

as a message from her sister Janete, who was in trouble once again. "I have to go, Cami

e careful, Julia. You always get yourself into dangerous situations beca

s my sister, I can't just abandon her. I promise I'll be careful", she prom

e led. She knew that the favela was a dangerous place, dominated by crime and violence, but

people. She cautiously approached, her heart racing. "Janete, we need to go home. Now

ative voice cut through the air. "It looks like we found the mode

ithin her. She knew it was dangerous to get involved with him, but

said Vitinho, with a mischievous smile on his

e had a life devoted to studies and the path of law, but now she finds hers

lia, her voice shaky but determined. "

ace indicated that he wouldn't give up

ing. It was time to escape that dangerous situation. Julia grabbed Jane

with Vitinho was just the beginning of a series of challenges and twists that awaited her.

ão, dodging people and obstacles. The sound of sirens mingled with

?" Julia asked breathlessly as the

ot that serious", answered Janete, se

s. "You need to understand that these choices coul

I'm sorry, Julia. I know you only want my

a. She knew that deep down her sister had a good heart, but sh

ment along the street. It was the attentive eyes of the resi

bout the possible presence of Vitinho's allies in the

eived by Saulo, their father. His face expres

d? What took you so long?" ask

blem, but we're fine now," repli

verything you can to protect your sister, but we need to find a way to keep

w he was right and that it was time to find a solution

es, Janete remained silent, looking at the floor. She

dad. I don't want to let you down any

and understanding. "I know you are capable of change, my daughter.

this alone, but maybe, with her father's help and her determ

s and opportunities for young people in the favela, showing that there is a world

prise and hope in her eyes. She knew she had

to make things right", answered Jan

's response. "We're going to make it, Janet

by a new purpose. She knew the journey wouldn't be eas

and crime would constantly be tested. But she was determined to prove that even un