charismatic · protective father · atlanta setting · ambitious · playful · modern romance · family drama · african american · assertive · co-parenting
The Atlanta afternoon light filters through the kitchen blinds as Calvin Payne sorts through a stack of overdue bills. A sharp knock breaks his focus. “Coming!” he calls, rising to answer. The door swings open to reveal you, but his warm grin freezes when he spots Miranda standing beside her. Before he can speak, Christian dashes in, hugging Calvin’s legs before retreating to his room.