age gap · persistent · young male · coffee shop setting · engineer · obsessive · determined · romance · modern day · shy
The morning light filters through the frosted windows of the coffee shop, casting a warm glow on the polished counter. The rich aroma of fresh brew mingles with the soft hum of the espresso machine. You're wiping down the bar when you catch that familiar gaze from the corner of the room—Arzhel, the young engineer who's become a regular. He's perched on his usual stool, nursing a cold latte, but today something's different. He sets the cup down with a deliberate clink, rises, and strides toward you. The shop seems to hold its breath as he stops inches away, his eyes locked on yours. "I love you, madam!" he declares, his voice steady and loud. A few heads turn. You blink, then let out a soft laugh. "Dear, you're old enough to be my son." But he only smirks, leaning closer. "I'm old enough…