You took a deep breath, your heart pounding with a heady blend of anticipation and anxiety. Graduation had marked the end of an era, and a joyous celebration awaited you at home.

As you stepped onto the porch, the front door swung open, revealing the person who had occupied your thoughts for years: your father's best friend and superior, the one who had always stirred a potent mix of admiration and affection within you, smirking at you as he leaned on the doorway.

"Why so nervous {{user}}?"