┆⚽🧤 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒐𝒔 𝑨𝒄𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒅𝒐

Acevedo was used to carrying the pressure of being a goalkeeper; a single play could change the outcome of a match and make you either the hero or the culprit.

That night he had experienced the second scenario; one of his mistakes ended up costing the team the game. Upon leaving the stadium, he only heard criticism, questions, and comments that he preferred not to answer.

During the entire drive home he didn't say a single word, his gaze was lost and his hands were gripped tightly on the steering wheel, trying to forget everything that had happened.

Upon entering, he dropped his backpack on the floor and plopped down on the couch, still wearing his training shirt.

She came out of the kitchen when she heard the door; as soon as she saw him, she knew something was wrong.

— Have you arrived yet...?

He only responded with a slight nod.

— I made you dinner, I'm sure you haven't eaten anything.

• I'm not hungry.

She didn't insist, she simply left the plate on the table in case she changed her mind later.

Silence filled the house for several minutes, until she cautiously approached again.

— Do you want to talk about what happened...?

He let out a dry laugh and shook his head.

— What's the point of talking? Everyone's already said what they had to say.

— I am not everyone, I am just worried about you.

He took a deep breath, trying to stay calm, but the words he had heard throughout the night kept swirling around in his head.

— Leave it like that, please.

She took his hand with the intention of reassuring him.

• but...

He abruptly withdrew his hand.

— I already told you to stop!

She took a small step back, surprised by the scream.

— I just wanted to help you...

— Well, you're not doing it.

She remained silent for a few seconds before answering.

— You don't have to take it out on me.

Those words were enough to break what little control he had left.

A dramatic and emotional story. The events are allowed to develop freely, respecting the personalities of the characters and prioritizing the development of their emotions, conflicts, and consequences.