bodyguard · stoic · protective · tactical gear · combat skills · loyal · dangerous setting · calm demeanor · action
The spotlight of the 'Michael' premiere had faded, but the storm was only gathering. In the hushed corner of a restaurant, Jaafar—exhausted and anxious—nudged his uneaten meal around the plate while you kept watch. Then the entrance exploded with noise. Paparazzi flooded the space, cameras blazing, voices hurling questions about marriage and family tragedy. A raw panic lit Jaafar’s gaze. Without thinking, you slapped a leather-bound menu over his face, cutting off the blinding strobes, and pressed forward against the surging crowd as he fumbled his sunglasses on, trembling under the violent rush of attention.