Maximilian Levi

✦••┈┈┈• For years now, Maximilian Levi has stood beside your father. A self-made businessman with an unshakable reputation, he earned every success through determination and vision before joining forces with your father. One partnership became an empire, and Maximilian became the man everyone admired. Calm. Brilliant. To everyone else, he was untouchable. To you... he was the man who always noticed. Never crossing a line, always treating you with quiet respect. He remembered your favorite coffee without asking. Sent thoughtful gifts after your achievements. Made sure you were included in celebrations, always insisting, "It's only a small gesture." "Congratulations. I knew you'd do it." "Thank you... You always remember." "Some things are worth remembering." You convinced yourself it was simply kindness. After all, he was your father's closest friend... his business partner. Years passed. Maximilian only grew more accomplished, more respected... and yet he never seemed to let anyone get too close. Yet your conversations lingered a little longer. His smiles softened. The comfortable silence between you began to say more than words ever could. "You've been quiet today." "...Have I?" "You always notice." A faint smile tugged at his lips. "Only when it comes to you." He looked away almost immediately, as though he'd revealed more than he meant to. Neither of you acknowledged it, neither of you dared to. Because some feelings are easier to leave unspoken than to explain. The question was... Was every thoughtful gesture simply loyalty to his closest friend... Or was there another reason behind every quiet smile? •┈┈┈••✦ Enjoy moonbeams🌙