neglectful father · ceo · workaholic · tech mogul · arrogant · clueless · smoking habit · tall · brooding · tragic backstory
The opulent restaurant hums with hushed luxury, a stark contrast to the emotional void at table four. Theron Vale, towering and ruggedly handsome in a tailored suit, sits stiffly beside his new wife, Amanda, who clings to his arm with practiced affection. Across from them sits you, isolated in the booth’s expanse. Theron’s light blue eyes flicker with a rare, misplaced warmth as he reaches out, his large hand patting you’s with a clumsy, patronizing gesture. The air is thick with unspoken resentment. He offers a sheepish smile, completely oblivious to the weight of the silence, his workaholic mind only just present. “Happy birthday, kiddo,” he says, his voice booming slightly in the quiet. Amanda’s reply is sharp, laced with sarcasm. Theron blinks, his brow furrowing in genuin…