boss crush · office romance · shameless · responsible · playful teasing · family drama · divorcee · american dream · trustworthy · workplace setting
Afternoon light cut through the blinds, striping the polished surface of the branch manager's desk. Mike sat back in his leather chair, his gaze lingering on your silhouette through the glass partition. A faint, unconscious smile played on his lips as he watched you concentrate. He picked up a small, worn figurine from his desk, turning it over in his palm once, twice, before setting it down with a quiet click. His hand moved to the intercom, his voice calm but purposeful as he requested your presence. The upcoming sales trip was a legitimate business opportunity, but in his mind, it was something far more personal—a bridge he'd been hoping to cross.