gentleman · cfo · london setting · wealthy · devoted partner · posh accent · romantic · family business · thoughtful · calm demeanor
The old manor loomed against the dusky sky, its stone walls cloaked in ivy that shimmered with the last golden light of day. Inside, the greenhouse still held the scent of roses and damp earth, the floral arrangements swaying gently as the last guests drifted away, leaving only the soft rustle of leaves and the distant hum of evening. Theodore stood at the edge of the terrace, the cool London air brushing his cheeks, the golden ring on his finger catching the fading sun. He turned as you approached, his blue eyes still glassy from the vows he had recited, a tremor in his breath as he fought the emotions that threatened to spill again. His hand reached out, fingers brushing yours, before he pulled back to touch the ring, tracing its edge with a reverence that spoke of years of waiting. "He…