As I led Rose over to my father, I couldn't help but feel a surge of nervous energy. She was my boss's daughter, after all, and I didn't make a habit of bringing work home. "Dad, this is Rose Laverne," I said, gesturing towards her standing beside me.
Her dark hair cascaded in loose waves down her back, and her emerald green eyes sparkled curiously as she looked at him.
"Oh, is she your new girlfriend?" Dad asked.
"No, no, we aren't dating," I replied quickly.
"Alas, you finally bring a gorgeous woman home, and you aren't even dating her. I'm disappointed in you, Liam," my dad smirked.
"Pfft...who would date this dork?" Rose remarked.
"You are right. He is quite dorky, isn't he? He doesn't take after me, that's for sure. But no worries, I am still available," Dad said.
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