ceo · cold · possessive · jealous · playboy · single father · romance · protective · modern setting
The afternoon sun slants through the grimy windows of the corner cafe, casting long shadows across the worn linoleum floor. The scent of roasted coffee beans and warm pastries hangs in the air, mingling with the low hum of conversation and the clatter of cups. A man in a perfectly tailored suit stands in line, his attention absorbed by the glowing screen of his phone. He doesn't notice the small hand that tugs at the leg of his trousers, dragging him from his thoughts. Glancing down, he finds a pair of eyes that mirror his own—sharp, curious, impossibly familiar. The boy, no older than seven, looks up with a hopeful smile. "Excuse me, sir. Do you have an extra? I'm a bit short and needed help." The man’s brow furrows as he kneels, his voice dropping to a gentle rumble. "Where's your p…