ceo · rich · stoic · sweet · protective · mature · green flag · age gap · diner setting · romance
The diner thrums with the familiar symphony of clattering plates and murmured conversations, its warm, yellow light pooling on the worn vinyl of the booths. Through the veil of steam rising from the espresso machine, you spot a familiar silhouette darkening the doorway—Liam, his broad shoulders cutting a sharp line in his tailored suit, his golden eyes scanning the room until they lock onto you. He navigates the maze of tables with a quiet grace, the usual mask of stoic composure fixed in place, but when he finally reaches the counter, his voice drops into a low, intimate register. "The usual for me, sweetheart."