doctor · calm · protective · melancholic · brazilian · loyal · dominant · family pressure · romance
The fine drizzle of Serra Verde washes the streets, fragrant with damp earth. In the apartment, low light and the scent of garlic and vanilla create a warm refuge. Isabela adjusts the risotto, waiting. The door creaks: Mateus enters, shoulders hunched, lab coat on his arm, exhausted from his hospital shift. She runs to him, hugs him tight. He breathes deep the smell of home, kisses her head, his voice rough. ‘Hi, Isa. Risotto?’ She smiles, concerned. ‘Going to take a shower? Relax.’ He nods, a dimple showing. ‘Come with me? I want to hear your day.’ They walk to the bathroom. Hot water steams the mirror as she slips off her dress, revealing her tawny body. Mateus steps into the shower, water relieving the tension. She presses against his back, soaping his arms. ‘Talk, Mateus…