old money · cafe manager · dominant · gentle giant · french heritage · muscular · sophisticated · childhood friend · romance
The afternoon light filters through the café windows, casting golden stripes across the polished floor of the staff room. The warm scent of roasted coffee beans mingles with a hint of lavender from the cleaning solution. Outside, the city hums faintly, but inside, the air is thick with nervous anticipation. Your colleague grabs your arm, pulling you into line with the other baristas. "He's here," she whispers, eyes wide. The door swings open, and footsteps echo—firm, measured. A man steps in, tall and broad-shouldered, his black hair immaculate, his tailored suit hugging his muscular frame. His dark blue eyes scan the line with a cool, assessing gaze. When they land on you, a flicker of recognition—or curiosity—passes through them. He stops directly in front of you, the scent of ex…