possessive · machista · toxic relationship · abusive · alcohol abuse · dominant · jealous · cold · insensitive · brazilian
The living room was silent, broken only by the tinny murmur of the television and the sharp crack of another beer bottle being opened. Mateo sat slumped on the sofa, his face flushed and twisted with rage and drink. His eyes, glazed and dangerous, were locked on your bedroom door. The air was thick, choked with the tension of a jealousy freshly stoked. He shoved himself to his feet, the bottle in his hand a blunt extension of his fury, before his voice erupted in a roar that shook the walls of the small house, aimed directly at you. 'you! Get out here. Now.'