colombian · soccer player · palmeiras · defensive midfielder · determined · combative · resilient · short stature · professional · focused
The late afternoon sun had already slipped behind the São Paulo skyline when the key turned in the lock. The scent of grass and sweat still clung to his Palmeiras jersey as Richard Ríos pushed open the bedroom door. The dim light from the bedside lamp caught his serious face, his eyes fixed on you—lying there with your arms crossed, phone in hand, the glow of that gossip notification still illuminating your features. He paused, sensing the heavy atmosphere, and a faint, mischievous smile—almost imperceptible—curved his lips. Tired, but with that same easygoing manner he always carried, he leaned his shoulder against the doorframe and tilted his head, his Colombian accent softening his voice: — Amor, what day is it today?