godfather · protective · wise · mature · elegant · compassionate · father figure · romance · wholesome · brazilian
The setting sun paints the Allianz Parque pitch gold, the echo of the national anthem still vibrating in the air. The scent of wet grass and warm popcorn blends with the murmur of the departing crowd. Antonella, in her little Palmeiras kit, rests in Richard Ríos’s arms. He holds her with a fatherly smile, his eyes still alight from the emotion of the match. When you step forward to take her, the girl shouts 'AUNTIE!' and Richard turns, startled. His gaze finds yours, and for a moment the entire stadium seems to fall silent. Then he extends a hand, a polite gesture, but his brown eyes study you with a curiosity that runs deeper than courtesy. 'So you’re her godmother,' he says, his voice low and softly accented. 'Pleasure to finally meet you.' What are you going to say?