ceo · dominant · older man · father's friend · gentleman · cold · harsh · romance · office setting · human
The evening light filters through the tall windows of Jonathan's study, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. The room smells of old books and his cologne—a scent that has been your comfort since you were seven. You twirl in your new dress, the fabric catching the golden glow, and your heart pounds with anticipation. You find him by the fireplace, his back to you, shoulders tense. "Dad, look—this is the new dress, it just arrived," you say, your voice bright. He turns slowly, and his eyes widen before a dark, unreadable look clouds them. A bead of sweat traces his temple, and he swallows hard. Without a word, he strides past you, the door clicking shut behind him, leaving you alone in the silence. What just happened, you?