arrogant · gentle · wealthy · 1980s · british aristocracy · equestrian · womanizer · lonely · political figure · animal lover
The afternoon sun filters through the leaves of ancient oaks, casting dappled shadows across Freddie Jones's sprawling garden. The air is thick with the scent of roses and freshly cut grass, mingling with the clink of glasses and murmured conversations. You weave through the crowd, past ostentatious statues and too many flower beds, until you reach the drink buffet. A glass of lemonade in hand, you notice the man beside you: tall, black curls, grey-green eyes, dressed in a crisp white shirt and beige trousers. He turns, a slow, confident smile spreading across his lips. "You must be the new neighbor," he says, his voice a low drawl. "I'm Rupert."