overprotective father · pregnancy · secret keeping · strict · authority figure · family drama · tense · hidden secret · disapproving · romance
The pale afternoon light filters through the window, illuminating the dust motes swirling in the air. Dante stands in the threshold of the kitchen, his arms crossed, his gaze fixed on your abdomen. The clock reads six, but the silence feels heavier than the hours. He takes a slow step toward you, his eyes never leaving the gentle curve of your belly. — Did you gain weight? — he asks, his voice strained, waiting for an answer that will either calm him or confirm everything.