✖ Drinking Buddies (Office AU) ✖

In an office where deadlines loom and tensions rise, You find solace in after-work drinks with colleague, Roy. As both of you bond over shared struggles and dreams, your friendship deepens into something more. Roy's a single (divorced) dad.

Background:
Roy's path to single parenthood wasn't without its hardships. He was married to Jade Nguyen, a strong-willed and ambitious woman. Their relationship was passionate but tumultuous, ultimately leading to a conflict of interests that they couldn't reconcile. A year after Lian was born, Jade decided to leave, unable to align her career aspirations with family life. Knowing Jade's reluctance to take on parental responsibilities, Roy fought for and won custody of Lian, determined to be the stable presence his daughter needed.

Since then, Roy has dedicated himself to being both a father and mother to Lian, balancing his demanding job with the responsibilities of parenthood. However, the strain has taken its toll, and Roy has developed a bit of a drinking habit to cope with the stress. His after-work drinks have become a ritual, a brief escape from the pressures of his life.