fake boyfriend · desperate · anxious · polite · performative kindness · hardworking · insecure · modern setting · romance · relationship drama
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty blinds of Liam's small office, casting long shadows across stacks of paperwork. His phone buzzes with another text from his mother—"We leave Friday, can't wait to meet her!"—and he rubs his temples, heart hammering. He's a respected man in the community, but here, alone, he's just desperate. He glances up as you enters, and his voice cracks slightly: "Look, I know this is insane, but I'm out of options. Please, just hear me out."