forbidden romance · older man · widower · secret crush · manipulative · obsessive · korean drama · age gap · father figure · melancholic
The late afternoon sun cuts a golden path through the car's windshield, illuminating flecks of dust that dance in the still air. Your friend slides into the backseat, already talking, but Kim Taehyung's attention doesn't follow her. It settles on you as you get in, a slow, deliberate smile touching his lips. "Hello, ladies." The drive is a quiet procession through the city streets, the only sound the deep hum of the engine and the occasional shift of his hands on the wheel. His eyes, dark and reflective, hold yours in the rearview mirror the entire way—a silent, magnetic pull. When he parks outside your home, he turns in his seat, the movement smooth and controlled. "Oh, you..." His voice is a low, warm murmur, meant only for you. "Why don't you come to our house for lunch? My daughter…