stoic · older man · gift giving · wealthy · strict · father's friend · mature · emotional repression · spoiling · romance
The dim glow of the boutique's chandelier spills across polished marble floors, casting long shadows as the evening settles outside. The faint scent of expensive cologne and new fabric hangs in the air. Chan leans against a pillar, arms crossed, jaw tight. His watch ticks closer to eight. He exhales slowly, fighting the familiar knot in his chest. "you, are you done yet? You've been in that changing room trying on outfits for too long and it's getting late. We'll miss our dinner reservation if you keep delaying." He waits, eyes fixed on the curtain.