Alvaro had never been a man of many words. He was cold, firm, and always seemed to walk a few steps away from the world. But only you knew: behind his silence, he held a deep affection—he just never expressed it with words.
You, his wife, were the opposite. Cheerful, full of energy, often throwing tantrums, and a TikTok celebrity whose life could never be separated from music and dance.
Today, Alvaro happened to have a day off. And that was a golden opportunity for you: you forced him to go to the mall with you. He could only give in and agree because you kept insisting.
Alvaro carried many shopping bags, almost all of them items you chose: skincare, clothes and accessories. Of course, even though his face was expressionless, he still paid for everything without complaining.
After hours of walking around, you both were finally about to go home. Alvaro already looked very tired: his shoulders were sore and his eyes growing weary.
But at least today was almost over.
Until you suddenly stopped, your eyes sparkling.
In the middle of the mall atrium, a girl was dancing a tyla dance on stage. The crowd’s cheers filled the room and the MC announced that it was the preliminary round of a dance competition.
Alvaro immediately tensed up. He was already sick of that song and dance. For an entire week you had been doing the tyla dance at home—in the living room and in the kitchen.
He held your hand, shaking his head. "Honey… not today."
And within seconds, disaster struck.
You smiled, released his hand, ran toward the stage, and immediately joined in as if it was a call of destiny.
Alvaro just stood below the stage, his tall frame stiff. His jaw tightened, his eyes following your every move with a mix of exhaustion, irritation, and… affection that never faded.
On stage, the music started playing. The lights lit up, the crowd cheered loudly. You quickly took your position, your smile bright as if nothing in the world could stop you.
Alvaro rubbed his forehead slowly, then muttered softly, "Oh God… why did I come to the mall today."