— Then why don't you give up this shameful condition and assume your masculine side?

— You talk like it's an easy thing to do

— It may not be easy, but it is certainly not impossible, just effort. Homosexuality is just a psychological decline, a moral flaw that comes in the bag when we are born and that, if not practiced completely disappears from our lives, it is only a desire contained in the sexuality of the man or woman that must be vehemently combated

— You seem to have been born to be a psychologist, you know how to convince your patients that they can really change the course of their lives

— I am not only trying to convince you of this truth, but also to make you understand that all of us, human beings, have the power to change who we are, regardless of what we become, there are possible ways of exchanging our weaknesses for great virtues. Has a criminal, for example, been born with a tendency to commit crimes? Of course not, can he acquire such a condition, through external influences. By living with bad friendships that lead him to drugs and, later, to marginalization?

 — For the love of God, Karla, what a cruel comparison, we are not criminals for the simple fact of being born that way

 — I agree, but what we are today is directly linked to the external factors by which we were influenced. You may have been born with effeminate characteristics, but this does not necessarily make you gay, you will only be one of them if you choose this option of your own free will.

Take, for example, the fact that you had sex with another man, tell me seriously if you did it in any way forced by someone or was it your own decision, a free choice?

— I wished to be possessed by him and that will, was greater than me, I couldn't handle it!

— But you said that the first time you felt disgust

— Yeah, it turns out that with Júlio it was different, I wanted to surrender

— Okay, and how do you explain the fact that it was all over with him, suddenly? Did you lose the pleasure that awoke you to practice this act?

— Well, that's where I got lost, I'm not sure if I want to continue relating to people of the same sex, because I've been attracted to the opposite sex

— Oh yes? Who?

— You...

— Me? But you always rejected me!

— Rejected only apparently, but deep down I always wanted to be more than just a friend to you

— But we are already like two brothers!

— I know that, but I mean being more than a brother

— Are you convincing me that you are interested in me as a woman, after so many times I took you all these years?

— I realized how important it is to me, when I saw you in that ICU on the verge of death, only at that moment did I understand that I could not lose you, so my feelings were confused, I looked at Lucio and asked me why I was inverting the natural order of things and going to bed with another man and not with you, who loved me so much

— Correction, my beautiful, I still love you!

— Swear? So I want to live this love with you to experience the pleasure of having a woman, when I will no longer be the one to give myself up in bed, she will do it and I will assume the role of man, I will be in charge, I want to feel it!

— Because you'll know today, we'll sleep together

— In mine or in your apartment?

— Neither. This unique occasion deserves a celebration before pleasure. Let's have dinner at the best restaurant in town, so I want to dance with you and, only after these preliminaries, be yours for the rest of the night in a good place, luxurious and comfortable, I don't accept excuses. Let's enjoy this night and be happy

— Are we going to one of my restaurants?

— Yes, isn't it the best around here?

— Without a doubt

— So, there is no more to discuss, we will go to know the quality of your kitchen

— So, that is the reason for so much interest in going to one of my restaurants?

— To be honest, yes. I want to see if he really is as good a chef as he says he is

That night, after a romantic candlelight dinner, in one of the finest restaurants in Belem, they then went to an inn, where they spent pleasant moments. There, André was able to experience the pleasure of having sex with a woman and feeling like a man for the first time. That new experience caused profound changes in his life, because he realized that, despite being an effeminate, there was still a male being within him. And this inner self was wanting to be perceived, shouting to get out and to be perceived by the outside world. As if he were himself trying to free himself from that armor of homosexuality that trapped him in a strange way.

 In the mixture of sexes that made him a freak for Many. And that for a long time made him believe in the idea of ​​being born to assume such an identity. And surrender to another man, as if he were a woman.  However, it was up to destiny once again to take it to a new stage of its existence. Now he could look in the mirror and see the real André.

Who was once a cause for joy for his father, when he said in a loud voice that God had blessed him with two male children, he was immediately disappointed when he saw the marks of homosexuality in him it was always his biggest dream to win the love of his father and the respect of his older brother, but it seemed impossible in the face of the prejudice that existed in both of them about the fact that he was gay.

There, still lying in bed, next to Karla after hours invading his body with an indescribable sexual fury, feeling a pleasure never imagined. He knew that from then on, he would overcome his weaknesses and would soon be the male son that Alberto Borges, his father, wanted so much to have.

He would strive to free himself completely from the bonds of homosexuality, change his shameful posture and return to his home, after so many years away because of the rejection he caused in the family. In the church and in everyone who knew him. To show that just as under black skin there is white skin, as his idol Michael Jackson proved to the world. So, there is also a man inside the body of every gay person, that if he gets help. As he just had with Karla. He can revert to assuming his true role in society.

 He knew that he was not fully living what he felt existed within his being, he realized that someone was trapped in one form, being another. He decided to take his feminine side because everyone claimed he was not a real man, and this psychological pressure he received since he was a teenager made him believe what they said about him. — Yes, I am gay, I was born to desire the opposite sex! — he thought That night, when her masculine side was awakened by Karla

She realized that nothing could exceed the pleasure of having a pleasure in a woman's body, especially when she is beautiful, affectionate and loved. The next morning, he returned to his chores in restaurants, and at the end of the day he went to visit his uncles, who were quite old. To, his surprise, he found his mother there visiting his sister.

They had not seen each other for a long time, since she and her father had gone to live in the state of Mato Grosso, at the service of the convention of the evangelical church she presided over. He heard from his brother, Rogério.  Who followed in Alberto's footsteps and became a pastor, who was vice president of the state convention of an important Christian denomination, since leaving home, due to the prejudice for what he was victimized since adolescence, he never returned to the family's house.

 And never saw them again, he kept in touch only with Sueli, who never criticized him or failed to exercise his role as a mother and friend. However, several months went by without seeing each other because she went to live in another region. I heard about Rogério wedding two years ago, but he wasn't even invited. He made his dissatisfaction clear, but he held no grudge.

He understood that being a homosexual he could not be a scandal at such a special moment. Sueli told him all the news as they talked in the large living room. Hours later they said goodbye and André returns to his apartment located in the city center and as soon as he arrives, he immediately calls Karla, showing immense longing. And once again the two went out to enjoy the night. Having fun at the clubs.

 Enjoying every minute of the new experience they decided to live together, but not everything in the couple's life would be perfect. During the night, when the effect of drinking drunk them under the sweat of dancing in the wake of musicals from the past, no one but the jealous Lucius appears on the stage, creating problems and ruining their night.

When he saw André dancing with Karla, showing passion, an uncontrollable jealousy burned in his chest. That strange feeling made him go to violence in the maddening intention of separating them at any price. Already more mature and able to defend himself from his aggressors and when he was attacked by the opponent, he hit back, punching him violently in the stomach.

His opponent fell on the floor of the club and was writhing in pain as the couple withdrew from the stage. All those present testified that André acted in self-defense and was not charged by the security guards for the fight, but his opponent was immediately expelled from the scene. The three being out of the room, the discussion resumed, Lucius was still burning with jealousy:

 — So, you traded me in for her? Since when had they been keeping this love affair secret?

 — Stop acting like an idiot, no one here was always deceiving you, only after they separated, I realized how important Karla was to me as a woman

 — How ironic, now you have become a man and decided to love a woman?

 — I was always a man, I was just confused about my sexuality

 — Dude, stop being cynical, we both slept together countless times and now you come to play macho?

 — You know what, I think you better get out of here before I lose my temper and give you another beating!

 — Well then you will have to face me as the male you decided to be! 0

 — So, whatever!

The attacker again launched himself at André, who did not hesitate to fight back, the corporal fight of the two men extended from the outside of the establishment where they had been before and ended up on the public road, where dozens of onlookers followed the duel. He went from a thin and rickety young man before, to a true athlete.

 Now at the age of twenty-five and after a long time working out in gyms, he resulted in a strong man, with an athletic profile that guaranteed him total victory in the dispute against his opponent. The situation got worse when Lucio decided to act violently against Karla who tried to separate the two, André's ire was so great that he threw the opponent to the ground and broke his face.

 When he was arrested by policemen who arrested the two brawlers and led them to nearest police station. After that episode Karla took André to be treated for some bruises and returned to his home, where they were able to spend several hours together of intense passion together. In the months that followed the couple maintained a satisfying love relationship, she spent most of her free time striving to match the height. He felt increasingly freed from the inclination towards homosexual desires.

Those who knew him were amazed by the change, he received many compliments and incentives from the prejudiced ones to continue with the decision to leave promiscuity. And to maintain his masculinity. One day he decided to visit the family and took his girlfriend along. It was a hasty attitude, since his father and brother, both now evangelical pastors, despised him for being gay. Even so, he believed that with his move and now posting himself with dignity, he would be better accepted.

The flight to Mato Grosso was tiring, but it would be worth it if your plans worked out. The first disappointment was seeing that only Sueli was waiting for him at the airport. Alberto and Rogério opted to send the message indirectly. Through absence, warning him that he was not accepted there. The reception on arriving home would not be the best either, the father still hated him:

  — What is this immoral doing in my house?

  — Calm down, Alberto, respect your son!

  — How many times do I have to say that this bastard is not my son? Remove this abominable being from here, Sueli, or I will not be held responsible for what may happen!

 Witnessing that man's prejudiced attitude, Karla decided to intervene in favor of André:

  — You should be ashamed of this prejudiced stance against your son, André today has an indisputable character and does not deserve any discrimination, especially coming from someone who claims to be a representative of God and should set an example of love and understanding!

  — And you, who is it to come to my house to confront me?

 In defense of this abomination, his lawyer?

  — No, sir, I am your son's girlfriend, and I am not making him ready, just telling him certain truths

  — Girlfriend? I know, so should we believe that this immoral finally decided to be a man?

  — Alberto Borges, is that any way to talk about our son?

  — The only male child I have is living next door, married to a great woman and who has already given me a wonderful granddaughter, this is really my son, but this haunting is not part of my family!

Until that very moment André only listened to his father's offenses, but from that moment on he dedicated himself to taking the floor in self-defense:

 — I will not call you father, because you do not deserve this title. I will address you, Alberto, as the stranger I have always been. Perhaps I am not even the son you hoped to have, a man with the same prejudiced attitudes, the same ignorance and aptitudes to humiliate, despise and mock those who live under his miserable yoke as a shepherd, representative of a proud, merciless and self-centered God , very different from what the Bible shows us ...

 — Shut up, how dare you criticize my character inside my own home, you insolent?

 — Calm down, Alberto, let him talk, have a man posture!

 — Do not waste time, my mother, this man that you decided to marry one day can have everything but humility to know how to hear certain truths

 — Very well, in the Bible a prophet listened to a donkey, so I can hear it too!

  André reacts and gives him an answer to the level of outrage received:

“It doesn't matter if you consider me a person or an animal, what really matters is that you hear what I have to say: I wasn't born effeminate and inclined to like people of the same sex by choice, I didn't choose to be like that and I didn't even ask for it. being born in the family that you formed, nor did you want to be your child. It fell to this God that I see you serving him since he was a child, that it should happen.

If in any way this makes you disappointed, I recommend that you make the necessary complaints to him, who for some reason decided to put a despicable being inside your house that you reject and consider abominable. However, this abomination came here today to say that it does not hold a grudge because of this contempt with which it has always been treated since it came to understand life.

 On the contrary, she is grateful for the despicable way she has always been seen, after all, it was beneficial to her. Since it made him achieve all the achievements he enjoys today, among them the possibility of abandoning old tendencies and being the man that everyone doubted was impossible to become.

And this woman here at my side, whom she did not even have the education to greet, because great is your folly. It is the person God has used to help me with this change, not this prejudiced God who is said to serve. Mas outro que conheci fora da tua casa, onde me fez acreditar ser odiado por tudo o quanto fosse sagrado. Don't worry, I came here just to say that the abomination that you despise so much is well and gradually ceasing to be your greatest shame?”

  — Okay, I said everything I had the right to say within the limits of my patience, now do me a favor and leave my house, and take this filthy lesbian you call your girlfriend!

  — Look here, Mr. Alberto, please respect me!

  — I'm at my house and here I decide who to respect, now leave my house immediately or I will have to act more strictly!

  — Alberto, your attitudes embarrass me!

  — Shut up, Sueli, don't make me throw you out too, along with these immoral!

  — Well know that I will do this with great pleasure, I am tired of your prejudices against our son, the time has come to take a position on this

  —What do you mean, woman?

  — I got tired of trying to make you understand

  — Understand what?

  — That André is not to blame for being born that way and that he is our son, regardless of your sexual orientation. If you, even knowing the love and mercies of God, insist on despising him, treating him in this way. So I will refuse to remain by your side.

 I will leave this house right now, from that moment on I will be on my son's side!

  — Are you crazy, Sueli, do you want to destroy my ministry? You know that if we split up, I will be prevented from continuing to exercise my pastoral position in front of my church!

  — Then change your behavior with André, if you don't accept him as a son, at least learn to respect him as a human being, because he is no monster!

Alberto found himself pressured by his wife, who decided to break the silence in the face of her unjust actions towards her son and withdrew, panting to her rooms, enraged, but defeated by the threats of a mother determined to defend her child at any price. After Alberto lost his strength and stopped verbally attacking them, André and Karla were taken inside the immense house. The place was very comfortable and with several rooms, where they received a large room for their well-deserved rest. The next morning, they woke up early with the arrival of Rogério enraged. Annoyed to learn of the younger brother's arrival at his parents' house. Also, the disagreement between him and Alberto. Over the years and age his brutality was the same, in addition to the visible prejudice:

  — Where is that effeminate and lesbian companion of his?

  — Good morning, my son, did you miss the education I gave you?

  — Don't start, Dona Sueli, I came here to have a serious conversation with that immoral, where is he?

  — Apparently your father must have poisoned you against André

  — And you as always, defending this disqualified!

  — Rogério Borges, you respect me!

The man's fury against his brother was so great that he couldn't help himself and entered the house in the direction of the bedrooms. Where he believed he could find it, as if it happened.

Still in the corridor of the house both met and the exchange of offenses started:

  — What the hell did you come here to do, you fag, shame Dad again in front of the church like you did before?

  — Stop being so thick, my brother, we haven't seen each other for so long and that's how you receive me?

  — Stop cool, André, you know very well that your presence here will only cause Daddy discomfort in front of his followers. And for me too, because unlike you I followed in his footsteps and today I am a shepherd and I take care of a flock of God. How do you think our frozen ones will act with us when they know we have a gay in the family, being us representatives of the church of Christ and his gospel?

  — Representatives of a prejudiced church without any resemblance to God! They preach love and mercy, but what they practice is indifference and contempt for those they consider imperfect and unworthy of their attention and respect. But rest assured, my brother, I am striving to be free from the homosexuality that I was born in prison, and this young woman, who you and Alberto insist on calling a lesbian, is largely responsible for this transformation in my life.For it is through her that I am living and acting like the man you wish me to be

   — But what is this, André, now you want to convince us that you were able to overcome your frills and become a real man? Have holy patience, boy, since when does a dirty fag like you and others like you have the ability to reverse this shameful condition in which they live?

Hearing the offenses made against André, Karla appears before the two and is verbally assaulted by Rogério, who is hit hard in the face by the brother who goes out in defense of his friend and girlfriend, the fight between the two begins in the corridor where they were and reaches the room. Making a huge mess in the house and that ends up catching the attention of Sueli who was in the kitchen. She then hurried to separate the two children who were physically assaulted. And when she and Karla tried to avoid further damage, the worst happens.

In the middle of that unnecessary violence, he was the victim of a strong punch that Rogério threw against his younger brother, and he passed out. Even more angry, seeing such a scene, André proceeded to beat his opponent mercilessly. Striking him sequentially in various parts of the body, leaving him knocked out. Due to a disciplined training in the various types of fights for self-defense in the academies, the boy who was thin and fragile in the past, became a skilled fighter, with enviable physique.

This facilitated his victory in the fight against the opponent, who came to a knockout. Sueli was helped by her son and daughter-in-law, taken to prison in a hospital, where she was properly medicated and restored from the aggression. On the other hand, Rogério was unconscious for a few minutes and then awakened by Ana, his wife.

She who had been warned of the confusion by her mother-in-law and arrived just in time to see her being rescued and stayed at the house to help her husband. Alberto also went to the hospital and stood beside his wife, however he requested that his son leave. Blaming everything on him. His return to his mother's residence was just enough time to pick up his belongings and head towards the airport.

 But he had to wait a long five hours to get tickets back to Belem. Sadness took over the young businessman's heart. He who, even though he became prosperous in his professional and personal life, was unable to win the love and admiration of his family. They considered him an aberration. Remembering the fight, he had with his brother and how he struck him with great fury. Hurting him by the force of the hatred he felt, he felt an intense remorse that made him cry sorry.

Despite the countless injuries suffered by him and his father, he still loved them. Karla remained there, always by his side, healing his physical wounds and, also, supporting him morally, she had the brilliant idea of ​​inviting her uncles to come and comfort him. What they readily agreed to do, and spoke words of deep encouragement, which he very much thanked and acknowledged to be of great value, in that moment of intense demotivation:

 — Thank you, my uncles, you as always present, when I need it most

 — Stop it, my boy, how could we refuse to come to you at this hour?

 — Karla shouldn't have bothered you with my problems

 — Your problems, too, are ours, André, we are a family!

 — Thank you, Aunt Luci!

 — When that poisonous snake from your father decided to throw you out of the house because of prejudice.

 Who welcomed you with open arms and for a long time gave you love and affection, was it not me and your aunt? You were the best thing that God gave us, we were a childless, empty and hopeless couple. Then you suddenly appear, we received a gift from heaven. An heir to whom we could leave our assets that we acquired with so much work and sacrifice. You changed our lives, son!

  — Nothing, uncle, I should be thanking God for being accepted by you, otherwise I don't even know how I would be living now

  — Ah, always so humble our boy!

  — I love you so much

Months passed after those events, and one morning in the spring he arrives at one of his restaurants, where he routinely inspected the management of the place, received an unexpected visit from Henrique, an old childhood friend. After a long conversation in which they recalled old adventures together, killing the longing for so many years apart, a new meeting was arranged at André's apartment.

On the night of the following day, which in fact happened, and the conversation between the two friends went on all night, sipping a good Scotch whiskey. In their high level of intoxication, Henrique dared to ask an indiscreet question:

  — But, tell me seriously: Did you have that effeminate way at the time we met by chance, or was it for real?

  — Are you wondering if I was gay or if I still am?

  — Exactly!

  — Yes, I was and still am, but with a difference, today I fight with all my strength to inhibit this evil inclination of my body

  — And are you succeeding?

  — Quite I'm even seriously dating a wonderful girl, an old teenage friend, like you

  — But surely you still have suppressed desires in there?

  — I confess that yes, sometimes it is difficult to fight against this crazy desire to surrender to the desires that burn in my body, but God and Karla help me overcome

  — I suppose Karla is the girlfriend you just told me about?

  — That's right. Did you know that when we were playing together at your house, I was crazy about you?

  — Are you telling me that you fell in love with me?

  — Yes

  — And why you never said anything to me?

  — Have you gone crazy? I wouldn't risk losing your friendship!

  —  I don't lose!

  — As well? I remember just touching on a topic about homosexual cases and you were soon exposing your contrary ideas

  — Yes, my friend, it is true, but deep down I just kept behind that false appearance of Marxism, a fragile and sensitive teenager with you

  — Do you mean that you are also a gay?

  — Always, since I understand myself as people

  — But what made you hide it from me and your parents, if you already showed who I was and they were modern and liberal people?

  — The shame of disappointing them, I didn't want to be a reason for humiliation for either of them

  — I knew you very well and I know they would never be ashamed of you

  — André, I saw the fight you faced at home with your father and Rogério, at school and in the streets where you were, once I even fought with some guys to defend you, remember?

  — Of course, and it was because of all this persecution that I went to live with my uncles and today I became a winner. It is also because of all this prejudice that I decided to free myself from homosexuality and be a normal man, as I should have been from the beginning

  — Well, here's the explanation of why I kept myself in the closet all these years

  — Wait a minute, do you want to convince me that you've never had sex with a guy before?

  — Yes, not with men or women!

  — You're kidding, aren't you? At this age and still a virgin?

  — On both sides!

  — Wow!

  — I thought I could change my sad situation here, with you

  — What do you mean, with me?

  — You have always been my best friend, you are gay like me, no doubt you would not criticize me and you would know how to initiate me sexually, I would not be so ashamed to surrender

 — Are you asking me to have sex with you?

 — Yes, I need to fulfill myself!

 — But am I just trying to break free?

 — Will you deny that you still feel desires for me?

 — Of course, I do you don't know how much I would like to give myself all to you now, but I need to be strong and resist. If I give in to that crazy will that burns inside me, I will be lost!

 — Stop fighting yourself, you and I are gay, we wish each other. Let's live this moment, and let fate take care of the rest!

André gets up, moving a few meters away from Henrique, and makes a decision that in the end was not what he would have liked to have done:

— Sorry, friend, but I need to ask you to leave

— What is it, André, are you kicking me out of your house?

— No, I'm expelling you from my life to avoid my fall.

If we stay together for a few more hours the worst will happen

— And the worst thing for you would be what, to live intensely the passion we feel for each other?

— It would be me having a serious relapse and never being able to get up or look in a mirror again because I am ashamed of my failure!

b— You're being selfish, André!

— Maybe, but it is the only way to free me from this filthy desire!

— Homosexuality is not something filthy, the love we feel for people of the same sex is as pure as what a heterosexual couple feels for each other

— Stop being crazy, it is not natural for two people of the same sex to have sex or live a passion, this does not come from God who created man and woman to form a family!

— Well, I'll tell you what a family really is: It is a group of people who respect and love each other. If two gays, like you and me, decide to adopt a child and bring them true love.

 Affection and attention, in addition to what they need to grow socially, becoming a good citizen, could we not say that we would be a family?

— How crazy, Henrique, of course not! Where have you seen yourself? A family consists of father, mother and children. A gay couple does not form a family here or in China, this is absurd! Without also talking about the constraints that this child will have everywhere he goes, in front of those who will ridicule him for being raised by two homosexuals. Imagine the embarrassment at parents' meetings at school. When two gay men or two lesbians arrive in front of the teachers instead of a man with his wife?

 — But this will only make a difference for the prejudiced

 — This is the problem, few in this country are not prejudiced. Please excuse me, but as soon as dawn I want you to leave, my friend, unfortunately 'we meet again in a period of changes in my life

 — Okay, I'll do it, but I'll always be waiting for you to change your mind.

The next morning Henrique left and André was relieved of the possibility of a relapse, he was strong and resisted what on other occasions would be impossible for him to refuse. After work he went to visit his girlfriend who was waiting for him at home.

  — Good that you came, I was already missing you.

  — I've been thinking about you a lot too, for me this is still very strange

  — Why?

  — Soon me, a gay man, looking like I'm in love with my best friend?

  — You're not a gay anymore, baby, you're a normal man like any other

  — I appreciate the encouragement. But let me tell you the news: Guess who suddenly showed up at the restaurant earlier today?

  — I have no idea, tell me

  — Henrique!

  — Who are you talking about?

  — From my first friend, when he still lived in my parents' house

  — Sorry, I don't remember if I heard something about it

  — I told him about it a few times.

What I must tell you is that he came out of nowhere, we talked and then we went to my apartment, where we were reminiscing about the old days

  — Good, love, sometimes it's good to remember the past

  — But something very serious happened

  — What's it?

  — He declared himself a homosexual…

Confessed that he never got involved sexually with a man or woman, he is still a virgin

  — My goodness, André, but it seems that this drug of homosexuality has become an epidemic in people, it is contaminating everyone as if it were a cursed virus!

 — But the worst of all is that he confessed to be interested in having his first sexual experience with me

 — What? Got crazy? Do not even dare to consider such absurdity in your mind, in no way can this happen André, it will mean your relapse!

 — Calm down, Karla, I know that and I took the necessary measures, I took care to avoid that such misfortune could happen to me

 — Don't make me lose the limit of my trust in you, André, take action!

 — Calm down, baby, I already told you that nothing happened, I was strong enough to endure the temptation

 — I really hope, because I don't know if I will be able to forgive this type of infidelity, I accept being betrayed with another woman, because then I will know that she is more and more macho, however, being exchanged for another man is too much!

 — I understand you, I promise not to allow you to suffer from this disappointment

— Okay, let's change our plans to stay at home and go for a walk on the waterfront

— You love that place

— Yes, it brings back fond memories of us

— Okay, so let's go!

— But if you prefer another place, fine

— No, it doesn't matter for me, the important thing is to be with you

— Ditto, baby, staying by your side is what matters

— So, don't waste any more time and go on this tour

— Okay, enough talk, come on

The rest of that day was wonderful for both of them, but the future still had serious surprises in store for them, and their hearts would need to be prepared to endure the many sorrows and disappointments that life had ahead of them. The months passed and their relationship became more and more solid, little by little André learned to feel for Karla the same love he received from her. The couple's emotional bond was getting so strong that they were thinking about marriage.