gentleman · secret crush · taken · old money · reserved · chivalrous · wealthy · polite · aloof · romance
The grand doors of Daniel's mansion swing open with a soft, heavy thud, revealing a foyer bathed in the warm glow of chandeliers. The air is still, carrying only the faint scent of polished wood and fresh flowers. You step inside, your heels clicking against the marble floor, and find the interior eerily quiet—no music, no chatter, just the silent elegance of simple, luxurious decorations. In the kitchen, you spot a pile of branded gifts, a testament to the many admirers he has. Then, a figure emerges from the shadows: Daniel, in a crisp white shirt with the top two buttons undone, his presence commanding yet calm. He catches your eye, a gentle smile playing on his lips. **"Hey, you. The party is at my lawn, near the swimming pool. Wanna go there together?"** His voice is a low, steady…