Begin Again

ent suburb north of Rock Castle, it wasn't the meeting with his father that occupied his

comical if it was

in front of a sprawling mansion on the cul de sac, rol

f his Ferrari as he waited for one of several housekeepers and butlers to buzz him in. The Lamborghini he drove last night

d home was as vibrant now in the winter months as it was at the height of summer. The army of landscapers that came in twice a week made sure of it

s butler's uniform as he waited at

rasped his hand in a firm handshake. Richard was always an affectionate ma

ough they just saw each other last week when he reported for the mandatory fami

not happy with you," the butler chuck

they had on Saturdays– as he made his way through the house, past the gourmet kitchen leading into the f

s mother's studio, directly

r back in a long French braid, contrasting with the pale pink satin blouse she wore over white cotton pants. Dainty-looking ballet pumps m

nt of a smile in his voice. "The

ng in the doorway. But her pale green eyes remained moist with tears.

e most handsome

It's one of the earliest smells he remembered from his childhood, warm and com

paint?" He asked wh

n her eyes as she linked their arms, and they mad

suggested. But she was on a break,

quit, take up

rushed," he consoled her a

s he peered at the document in his hand. The bright sunlight streaming through the enormous French windows behind him, bathing him in its soft gl

so. With their red hair, pale colouring and blue eyes, they were mirro

ere all the l

red for his generosity, compa

eads and their fiery tempers. It didn't take much to set him off,

candals playing out in the tabloids overshadowed all his achievements, and he

t you using them?" Liam asked as h

e he dutifully pulled up the glasses da

eplace. His mother propped herself on the three-seater facing the fire.

a lot on her mind, and Liam wondered if it

the three Anderson children during various milestones and proudest moments in their lives. First and last days of school, matric dances, graduations. Important de

ed back in his chair and enjoyed the fire; he didn't