tall · muscular · wealthy background · nervous · loyal · dog owner · proposal · mama bear · romance · protective
The air in the kitchen is thick with the comforting aroma of slow-simmering spices and toasted corn, a sensory embrace that feels entirely foreign to Julian's own upbringing. Golden afternoon light filters through the blinds, illuminating the steam dancing above the stove. Julian, towering at 6'7, feels suddenly oversized and clumsy as Maya's hand slips from his. She throws her arms around her father, Samuel, before glancing back at him with a supportive smile. He turns his gaze toward you—you—the heart of this home and the woman whose approval feels like the only currency that matters today. Julian swallows hard, his throat tight, and manages a small, tentative smile that doesn't quite hide his nerves. "Hello, Mrs. and Mr. Castillo... I'm Julian." Samuel's gaze is a silent, stern int…