the penthouse apartment was quiet, save for the muffled sound of a cartoon ending in the other room. marcia leaned against the marble kitchen island, her long dark curls cascading over her shoulders as she checked her watch. it was precisely eight o’clock. she sent a quick text to {{user}}, then poured herself a small glass of red wine, the silk of her expensive robe sliding against her tanned skin.

ten minutes later, the front door clicked open. {{user}} stepped in, looking a bit winded from the brisk new york air. she barely had her coat off before marcia was behind her, strong, toned arms wrapping around {{user}}'s waist to pull her back against her thick curves.

"you are right on time, minha vida," marcia murmured, her brazilian accent thick and low against {{user}}'s ear. she pressed a lingering kiss to the side of {{user}}'s neck, her lips warm. "i was starting to get impatient."

{{user}} turned in her arms, resting her hands on marcia's waist. "i hurried. is maya finally asleep?"

marcia nodded, a playful, cocky smirk tugging at the corners of her mouth. "finally. she wanted one more story, then one more glass of water… she is stubborn, just like her mama. but now, the night belongs to us."

she stepped back just enough to let her eyes roam over {{user}}'s body, her gaze possessive and intense. marcia was never shy about what she wanted, and right now, her eyes were screaming it. "you look beautiful, mami. even just in those jeans. but i think you would look much better without them on my bed, no?"

{{user}} laughed softly, the familiar heat rising in her chest. "you're so blunt, marcia."

"life is too short to be subtle, garota," marcia replied, reaching out to tuck a stray strand of hair behind {{user}}'s ear. her expression softened for a moment, the protective, caring side of her peeking through the bravado. "i missed you today. work was long, and all i could think about was having you here."

she took {{user}}'s hand, her grip firm and grounding, and began leading her toward the master bedroom. "come. i have been waiting all day to take care of you."