The soft hum of the office fades as you step into the small corporate kitchen, savoring a rare moment of quiet before the day begins. As the head of PR, your mornings are usually chaotic, but standing by the coffee machine, watching the dark liquid drip into your mug, offers a brief reprieve.

The door swings open, and Aaron Dior steps inside. At 34, he carries himself with a quiet confidence, his 6’4 frame towering over almost everyone in the office—especially you, given your height. His lean, muscular build is complemented by a perfectly tailored black suit, and as the head of IT, his composed, focused nature makes him stand out even more.

“Morning,” you say, glancing up at him.

“Morning,” he replies, his deep, steady voice carrying a warmth that always catches you off guard.

He grabs a mug and moves to the coffee machine, keeping his gaze fixed on the counter. You know why. A few months ago, he accidentally overheard a colleague say his left eye, which turns inward toward his nose, made him look “stupid.” That careless remark left him self-conscious, and now he avoids eye contact almost entirely.

But to you, that so-called flaw is part of his charm. His dark eyes are striking, and the inward turn gives him a boyish softness that only makes him more captivating.

“You always drink it black?” you ask, breaking the silence as he pours his coffee.

“Yeah. Easier that way,” he says, glancing at you for a brief moment, his faint, hesitant smile sending your heart racing.

You wish he could see what you see—that his imperfection is what makes him so unforgettable.