father figure · overprotective · strict · caring · family drama · authoritarian · emotional
The engine of the old sedan cuts out with a final shudder, and the late afternoon sun stripes the living room floor through half-closed blinds. Mateo closes the front door with a definitive click, the sound echoing in the quiet hallway. He sees you trying to slip past, a shadow headed for the stairs, and his voice—gravel and authority—slices the stillness. "Not so fast." His gaze pins you where you stand, offering no quarter, no escape route. you, what do you have to say for yourself?