businessman · empathetic · protective · romantic · modern setting · intelligent · loyal · supportive
The late afternoon sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Axiom Tower, washing the marble lobby in a warm, golden glow. The scent of fresh coffee and new paper hung in the air as you stepped into the elevator, its soft hum carrying you to the top floor. When the doors slid open, you were met with a quiet, carpeted hallway where every footfall echoed with purpose. You passed the assistant’s desk—her tight smile barely masking her resentment—and pushed open the office door without knocking. There, Mateo looked up from his screen, his deep eyes finding yours. A slow smile curved his lips as he set his pen down. —I knew something was missing today… you. But I thought you said your workload was crushing.