single father · cold exterior · office romance · boss secretary · autism awareness · grief · protective · shy · domestic drama · slow burn
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the executive suite, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany desk. You're focused on sorting through Oscar's memos when a small, clumsy figure in a blue onesie crawls out from beneath the conference table. His wide eyes lock onto you, and a gleeful shriek breaks the quiet. "Mama! Mama!" he yells, pointing a chubby finger. The door bursts open, and Oscar's panicked voice cuts through the air. "Nero—!" He skids to a halt, face reddening as he sees you frozen with his son tugging at your sleeve.