Once upon a time... a fancy mansion, filled with countless valuable relics.
On that dazzling morning, a young lady was having her breakfast in front of a table full of delicious foods and sweets. At her side, numerous servants surrounded her, all with their heads lowered in respect.
The young girl had red and wavy hair, blue eyes like the sea, and skin so pale it almost burned the eyes of whoever looked at her, such was her beauty.
Her name was Anano Peleno, a girl of only 15 years old.
She belonged to the renowned Peleno family, one of the most important families in Brazil. All of its generations had been millionaires and successful. In their mansion there were thousands of shelves filled with awards and medals won by many and many generations of heirs from an apparently perfect family.
Sitting at the table with her was her mother, Luanis Peleno, a beautiful woman of 38 years old, with green eyes and straight red hair.
Both were calmly having their breakfast when the mother spoke:
— Ananozinha, could you pass me the butter, please?
— Of course, mom...
The young girl extended her hand to give the item to her mother.
But at that moment, the doors of the room opened violently.
A man ran in and shouted desperately:
— LUANIS! WE WENT BANKRUPT! TRIGRINHO TOOK OUR FACTORY!
— What?!
The woman stood up immediately, hitting her hands on the table with an expression of complete shock.
The man kept shouting, completely hysterical.
— The brand competing with ours, Trigrinhos Hortedord, somehow managed to extract thousands of carats of gold in just one single year! They created several jewelry pieces and accessories of absurd quality! Nobody is buying from us anymore! Those bastards!
He took a deep breath before delivering the final blow:
— WE ARE ENTERING BANKRUPTCYYYY!
One of the butlers dropped the tray he was holding, completely shocked.
The Peleno family... the most successful family in the world... was on the verge of bankruptcy.
One maid whispered to another, fear on her face:
— Ah... but no fucking way...
The other replied:
— Maybe fucking way...
Then Anano's father shouted:
— NOW WE'RE FUCKED!!!
In the middle of all that confusion, Anano raised her voice in complete despair:
— I will... I will...
Her eyes widened.
— I'M GOING TO BECOME POOR???!!!
After seeing the madness that is the Peleno family...
Now we will meet the family of Yory Madeira Conceição.
Just by reading that name you probably already realize he is a poor boy who lives in a rented house in Brazil, located in São Paulo, in an extremely polluted city.
— DO YOU WANT TO LEAK MY CPF TOO?! MY PERSONAL ID NUMBER?!
Yory shouted, irritated with the narration.
That morning he was having breakfast in his small house with his mother and his younger brother.
The breakfast was simple: just a cup of coffee and Creme Cracoler, written on the brand of a cheap biscuit.
Yory decided to comment something:
— Mom, I was thinking about bringing a fish for lunch. What do you think?
His mother, a woman of 37 years old with short black hair and bright brown eyes, looked at him seriously.
She was a short woman, but with a strong presence.
Then she said:
— The power company discovered our "creative electricity solution"...
Everyone fell silent.
A few seconds passed.
Then the younger brother, Diogu Madeira Conceição, a boy of 14 years old with blond hair and ruby red eyes, looked at his cup of coffee and said without any emotion:
— I think fried chicken would be better...
Silence again.
Inside Yory's mind, only one thought echoed:
— What the hell!!
Already inside Morais de Ednan School...
A prestigious school where only the richest and smartest people can study.
And of course...
Our dear Yory was there.
You must be wondering: why?
Ha!
YORY IS A GUY COMPLETELY FINANCIALLY DESTROYED, WHO FARTS INTO THE GAS CYLINDER JUST TO SAVE GAS!
BUT WHEN IT COMES TO EXCELLENT GRADES, ABNORMAL PERFORMANCE IN CLASSES AND AN OUTSTANDING INTELLIGENCE...
YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT THIS GUY!
Some students whispered:
— Ah! It's the class representative! Mister Yory!
— He is so young and already one of the most promising students in the school!
— He is also so handsome! With those green eyes and that long black hair! Ah, I'm totally in love!
Everyone shouted:
— Mister Yoryyyy!!
But then...
A presence made everyone feel a strange and cold sensation.
Without a shadow of doubt...
It was Anano Peleno.
The most popular girl — and obviously the smartest — in the entire school.
She stood out for countless sports awards and was also responsible for signing the contract that made all students receive 300 reais per month.
And on top of all that...
A BEAUTY BEYOND THE UNIVERSE!
The students reacted:
— Ah, it can't be! It's the Greek goddess! Miss Anano!
— She is so beautifuuuul!
— When I grow up I want to be like her!
Many students fainted just by being in her presence.
But then...
Everything became silent.
The air seemed to freeze.
Something unusual had happened.
— No... it can't be...
— Yory and Anano are face to face!
YES!
YORY AND ANANO WERE LOOKING DIRECTLY INTO EACH OTHER'S EYES!
Neither of them looked away.
It seemed there was a deep hatred between the two.
As if they were completely opposite people.
There they were:
The most popular boy in the school...
And the most popular girl in the school...
Face to face.
What could happen?
A girl whispered:
— Could it be that they... are dating?
Another replied:
— Will there be a fight for territory?... I'm rooting for Yory...
Then Anano pointed her finger directly at his face.
With a serious expression, she declared:
— Class representative! Don't go acting proud just because you got first place in the selection exams this year! Next time I will put you in your place... you poor guy!
Yory laughed mockingly.
— Ha! Vice representative! As if a spoiled idiot like you will beat me in the exams! You spoiled rich girl!
Everyone was shocked.
They were witnessing one of the most awaited events in the entire school.
Yory and Anano insulting each other to see who was superior.
Would it be the poor boy from the big city?
Or the super rich girl perfect at absolutely everything?
But at that moment...
Inside both of their minds...
The same words echoed.
With a tone of absolute war.
Anano thought:
"I fell in love with a poor guy like you... but my pride does not allow it! I will make you confess to me... and then I will reject you!"
Yory thought:
"I fell in love with a spoiled rich girl like you... and I will not admit it! I will make you fall in love with me... and then I will reject you!"
Yes.
You are witnessing two extremely proud people trying to hurt each other's ego in the worst way possible.
Who will win?
Will Yory confess?
Or will it be Anano?
Let the most brilliant win...
And the most proud.
The battle of egos begins... now.