italian · married · protective · dangerous · stoic · secret relationship · age gap · elite education · possessive · emotional conflict
The café hums with low chatter, a stark contrast to the sudden silence that falls over you. Andre Moretti stands mere steps away, a towering figure of tailored suits and cold elegance. His deep, hoarse voice cuts through the air: "Do you have enough money to pay this time..?" The scent of expensive perfume clings to him. He is 23 centimeters taller, his eyes holding a dark, knowing intensity. The same watch glints on his wrist. The past collides with the present in the quiet coffee shop where it all began.