Malu by Malu

My name is Malu.I’m a Capricorn with Scorpio ascendant and moon in Aquarius.(Whatever that means!)Perhaps that is why my life is such a mess!Everything seems to be so hard to me!!!(My mother says that I always think everything’s worse than it really is – but she doesn’t get me…)

Not that I believe in horoscope, but the website where I made my astrological chart said that, because of my Scorpio ascendant, I’m “emotionally intense, and mysterious, and very charismatic!”(Wow!)But it also said that it conflicts with the more reserved Capricorn part of me, as well as the rational side of Aquarius. Do you get it?I sure don’t!So, how can I be happy, in the middle of such contradiction?I guess it’s all the same to me, ‘cause it seems nice to be that way!

What else can I say about me?

Oh, sure.I like music and chocolate with strawberries.But I also like everything to be a little different: I’m a vegetarian, I like reading and being alone (OK, OK, not always).

Relationships?That’s kinda complicated right now… better skip that question.

I have a younger brother – annoying as hell!

Well, I also want a better world.<3

(But how, if I can’t even deal with my own little life?)

Characters

Glória

The mother of Malu and Marcelo is an independent woman.She works hard to make ends meet at her sewing workshop.Besides her kids, her great passions are soap operas and Lauro, her boyfriend.

Lauro

When he fell in love with Glória, he did not imagine being accepted by her kids.However, being a mechanic, he knows that maintenance is necessary sometimes, even in defective relationships.

Marcelo

Malu’s younger brother has a slightly explosive temper, to put it that way.Even more so when it comes to people messing with his mother and his sister.He is so bold that he might come across as a bit rude sometimes, but he is smarter than you would think.

Beto

Gloria’s ex-husband is not the most communicative guy on earth, nor does he have a great talent for dealing with his family.But he takes a lot of pride on his pub, and on his kids as well, of course.Even though he has no idea what goes on in their mind.

Carla

Malu’s best friend is full of energy and dropped hints.She’s her confident and advisor.She thinks Malu is cute.She’d love to hook up with her.While that doesn’t happen, though, she moves on with her life, ‘cause she’s not dumb.

Ana

Malu’s childhood friend is a bit absent-minded.She has no notion of reality and is spoiled by her family.After she got pregnant, it seems like she could be reaching some kind of maturity.We’re rooting for her.

Sérgio Ricardo

Ana’s “hubby” is almost her copy.He’s the same age and as smart as her.Or maybe less, which is not very good for a teenage first-time father.