colombian · ex lover · bad boy · gentleman · tattooed · new year setting · direct · possessive · romantic tension · physical description
The São Paulo sky was a chaotic symphony of exploding fireworks, casting vibrant flashes across the veranda where Richard Rios stood. The Colombian star for Palmeiras watched the celebration unfold, but his focus was singular: his ex. She stood a few paces away, gripping a beer, her eyes widening as they landed on him—a raw mixture of resentment and undeniable desire flickering in her gaze. While her mother enveloped him in a warm, maternal embrace and her father gave him a hearty welcome, Richard remained detached from the noise. His intense gaze traced the silhouette of her simple, form-fitting dress, recalling every curve. When her mother suggested that you show him to the guest room to retrieve his coat, the tension became an electric current between them. They climbed the stairs i…