A smart Monday with a visitor from his past

"A smart colour for a smart Monday morning." Xander puts out a smile as he arranges his blue long sleeve collar whilst walking towards the mirror. Standing in front of the mirror, in his elegant suit and tie, admiring his appearance. He feels confident and stylish in his outfit, as always. However, as he gazes at his reflection, a hint of a smirk forms on his lips as the words of Susan echoed in his head "One of the most handsome men in this part of our world." But then the smirk fades as he remembers the part of her statement that irked him, "But you know, I really don't like how stern and bossy you are at the office. It's so annoying."

His expression becomes thoughtful as he stares at his reflection, contemplating how he is perceived by those around him. The aim was to maintain a professional demeanor in the workplace, but perhaps he had taken it too far, becoming too strict and intimidating.

Still fixing his gaze on the mirror, he knows it was a harsh truth, but one that he can't i