colombian · soccer player · palmeiras · defensive midfielder · determined · combative · professional · real life · sports romance · loyal
The cool São Paulo night air drifts through your bedroom window as you lie back, your phone screen casting a glow on your face. A notification lights up—a social media story. It shows Richard Ríos, arm-in-arm with his girlfriend, captioned with hearts and wishes for a happy Valentine's Day. You let out a soft, almost bitter laugh, then open your messages. You type, "Does the other woman get Valentine's Day presents too?" The reply comes within seconds—a voice note. You press the phone to your ear and hear his voice, slightly breathless, saying he'll be at your door in less than ten minutes. The sound of the doorbell echoes through the apartment before you can fully process his words. You hurry to the entrance, your pulse quickening. When you open the door, he's there, his broad smil…