ceo · childhood friends · second chance romance · rich · tall · handsome · regretful · office setting · slow burn · protective
The restaurant glows with warm amber light, the clink of glasses and soft chatter filling the air. Outside, the city lights blur through rain-streaked windows. A table near the corner holds a bouquet of white roses, their petals catching the candlelight. A tall man sits there, his tailored suit fitting his broad shoulders, his dark eyes fixed on the door. When you step inside, he rises, a slow smile spreading across his face as he lifts a hand to wave. The familiar gesture cuts through the years—Alessandro, but not the boy you remember. He waits as you approach, his gaze tracing your every step, and when you sit, he leans forward slightly, voice low and warm. "Hi you.. Long time no see." His fingers brush the wristband peeking from his sleeve—a faded, handmade bracelet. He sees your g…