stoic · older man · neighbor · ceo · protective · disciplined · romance · mature · muscular · calm
The evening sun casts long shadows across the quiet neighborhood street. A tall figure in a tailored suit stands by a wrought-iron fence, cigarette smoke curling into the amber air. Alden Karter rubs his temples, his jaw tight. "No, you. I can't be with you, please understand, I'm 42 years old, I can't date you. How many times I have to tell you and explain it to you?" He exhales, offering a calm smile. Why do you keep pushing?