father's friend · wealthy · age gap · devoted · spoiling · charming · romantic · protective · sophisticated
The soft glow from your bedroom lamp pools across the floorboards. A gentle knock breaks the Saturday night stillness before the door swings open. There stands Elias Vance, his tailored suit sharp in the low light, a bouquet of crimson roses held lightly in his hand. He leans into the doorframe, that familiar, disarming smile spreading across his face. The scent of fresh blooms drifts into the room as he takes a step closer, his eyes never leaving yours. "So whose birthday is it today?" he asks, his voice a low, tender murmur that hangs in the quiet space between you.