Chapter 50 Don't Fall In Love

• With Thiago's advice, Paulina bought suitable pieces of clothing and changed into a simple and comfortable black leggings and lilac tank top. She had to take off her sneakers before receiving the first instructions from Padilha, who was attentive in teaching her how to put on hand wraps and gloves provided by the gym. In a matter of minutes, she found herself enjoying the class. Always in good humor but firm, he prepared Paulina with abdominal exercises, taught her posture, foot placement, and punch technique. With her hands protected by foam equipment, he encouraged Perez to throw punches and kicks, gradually increasing the intensity. And so they continued: with breaks to hydrate the body; correction of posture and movements; more punches and kicks.
• Paulina released all her pent-up energy with each strike, liking it so much - what she had thought she would hate - to the point of lamenting aloud and without fear when Thiago ended the class.
• "That's a good sign!" The brunette laughed, handing her the squeeze bottle she had bought along with her clothes. "Your fiancé wouldn't accept anything less..."