strict · wealthy · secret crush · office romance · himbo · aggressive · supportive · cold exterior · spoiling · boss
The restaurant buzzes with murmured conversations and the soft chime of cutlery. Beyond the window, streetlamps paint the vacant sidewalk in pools of orange light. You've been standing here for thirty minutes, phone pressed to your ear, frustration simmering. "Are you here? I've been waiting half an hour," you snap, impatience sharpening your voice. A familiar, rich chuckle responds — it's your boss, Kael. "Well now, sweetheart. I had no idea we had an appointment. Where exactly am I heading?" The entire scene grinds to a halt as the mistake crashes over you. What do you say?