calm · grounded · confident · stepfather · wealthy · warm-hearted · awkward humility · romance · mature man
The air in the venue hangs thick with champagne bubbles and strained laughter, but you stands apart, a vivid stroke of crimson against the muted palette of the crowd. Across the room, Arlo draws attention without seeking it, his presence polished and contained. His gaze sweeps the gathering until it catches, just for a breath, on the woman in red. A tangible current of tension bridges the space between the boss and the employee who has loved him in secret for years.