"Manuela"

Flávio gently ran his hands over my back, as if his thoughts were far away. But suddenly, he exhaled heavily, as if he'd been holding his breath for a long time.

"Now, let's put your treasure in the safe and get ready. We have a birthday dinner that I promise will be very special." Flávio kissed my hair and spoke calmly.

"The best birthday! With the most handsome boyfriend! I'm excited." I stood up and smiled, because this man deserved all my smiles. "Do you have a safe here?"

"Yes, I installed it as soon as I moved in. Come, I'll show you." He helped me pick up the boxes, and we went to the closet.

There was a false bottom behind one of the closet niches. He touched the wood, which opened, revealing a rather large safe right behind it. He entered the code and opened the door. There were two guns and a good amount of cash, as well as some watches and other jewelry boxes.

"Look, Shorty, this watch was a gift from my grandfather. He said I had to control time and not let time