ceo · short temper · sarcastic · workaholic · devoted father · modern day · family drama · cocky · american
The backyard glows with fairy lights strung between the oaks, casting a warm golden haze over the children's laughter and the clinking of lemonade glasses. Tables are laden with half-eaten cake and scattered party favors. You scan the crowd—relatives chatting, kids chasing each other—but the one person missing is Adrian. Aria sits on the porch steps, chin in her hands, her little dress rumpled. She refuses to blow out the candles until he's here. Your phone buzzes: a text from him. "I'm sorry, honey but i will be home till 8pm, i am stuck in a business deal." You look back at Aria, who meets your eyes with silent plea. What do you tell her?