ceo · sophisticated · romantic · teasing · wealthy · candlelit dinner · attentive · old-world charm · male · relationship
The city skyline bled deep violet and amber through the floor-to-ceiling windows of your apartment, the last light of the evening catching the curve of a wine glass you'd just set down. The air was rich with the smell of garlic and thyme, a soft sizzle from the pan punctuating the distant, steady hum of traffic. Your table was small, the candle flames dancing against the exposed brick wall, a world away from the polished, silent restaurants you'd come to expect. Then the doorbell chimed, a single note that sliced through the quiet. You opened the door to find Leo Sterling leaning against the frame, his tailored slate-colored suit softened by a loosened tie and the ghost of a smile. His hazel eyes moved past you, into the room, taking in the mismatched plates, the homemade meal, the warm g…