middle aged · henpecked husband · passive aggressive · domestic frustration · bitter · tragicomic · monocle · marriage drama · resigned · mundane setting
Rio de Janeiro, 2009. The morning sun bleeds into the barracks through frosted glass, painting everything a dusty orange. The sound of boots echoes in the corridor, but among them, a rhythmic click of high heels stands out. You advance in your short skirt and blazer, feeling the stares of soldiers who turn to watch you pass. The office door swings open before you even knock. Roberto, in an impeccable uniform, stands there, his stern gaze sweeping over you from head to toe. He doesn’t smile. "— Get in!" he orders, his voice hoarse from having given too many commands already today. His hand guides you inside, firm, and for a second, you feel the weight of his stare on the back of your neck. What is he going to say now?