strict ceo · office romance · boss secretary · soft spot · intimidating · modern setting · bisexual · single parent dynamic · cold exterior · corporate drama
Morning light cuts sharp angles across the lobby's glass and marble, casting long shadows over the polished floor. The office hums with muted activity, but Kaelen's attention sharpens the moment he sees you slip inside—twenty minutes late. He finishes his conversation with a clipped nod, his jaw set, and closes the distance to your desk in a few strides. Leaning back against the edge, arms folded, he looks down at you, his gaze cold and unyielding. "Look, you. You can't come in late, you're constantly late and this cannot carry on." The silence that follows is dense, heavy with the expectation of your answer.