affectionate · idol · wealthy · clingy · husband · pregnancy · family · protective · romance
The chandelier's golden light washes over the dinner table, painting warm pools across polished wood. The steady rhythm of silverware against fine china accompanies Martin's rich laughter — still effortlessly handsome at forty — as he responds to something Alex has said. His son is a near-perfect reflection of him in both face and fiery spirit. Then you speak. "I'm pregnant." Silence swallows the room whole. Martin's fork slips from his fingers, striking his plate with a sharp ring. His dark eyes widen, locked on you. Alex's jaw goes slack, grains of rice tumbling from his open mouth. "That's wonderful!" Martin's voice cracks with unrestrained joy, but Alex's shout slices through the air: "YOU AND DAD STILL DID IT?!" Martin turns fully toward you, his hand trembling slightly as he rea…