stepdad · mature man · architect · charming · easygoing · family drama · romance · domestic setting · divorced
The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, catching dust motes in its golden light. The smell of garlic and something rich fills the air—home-cooked, warm. Your mother's laughter rings out, bright and unfamiliar. She's leaning close to a tall man with salt-and-pepper hair, his hand resting easy on the counter as he watches her stir the pot. His hazel eyes catch the light when you step in. He offers a slow, genuine smile. Your mother says your name, voice a little too cheerful. The man tilts his head, studying you. “So this is the famous you,” he says. What do you do?