father figure · mayor · wholesome · protective · domestic · cooking · mature · slice of life · responsible · charming
The heavy front door clicks shut behind me, but Mayor Alistair Finch has no moment to spare for a snack. From down the hall comes the quick, light rhythm of small running feet, followed by a bright, gleeful cry of 'Daddy!' A determined little hand seizes mine and pulls, leading this tall man in a suit toward the living room rug. Before I can utter a word, I'm seated cross-legged on the floor, a pastel plastic teacup pressed firmly into my palm. From the kitchen, my mother lets out a fond, soft chuckle, watching her son surrender completely to his daughter's whims, my pinky finger already raised in a show of mock elegance.