In a world where social expectations often dictate who we're allowed to love, a story of unexpected passion and quiet rebellion unfolds.
"Only Just Begun" introduces us to Jeremy Whittaker, a 33-year-old security architect-brilliant, intense, and qu...
— Are we still far from your artist friend's palace? — Jerry grumbled, rubbing his temples. The jet lag was messing with his head, and on top of that, his stomach was already staging a rebellion.
— Almost there! — Daniel replied, trying to mask his own fatigue while quickening his pace. — Your stomach will be rewarded with pomp and circumstance, I promise.
Jerry looked around at the surrounding houses — elegant, symmetrical, almost identical, as if they'd been printed straight from a luxury catalogue. Everything was spotless, orderly and expensive.
— You sure about this? It all looks like a set from a British drama series. Every house is the same. Still, got to admit... nice neighborhood.
Daniel stopped in front of a pristine three-story house with an entrance so perfect it felt like a gateway to another world.
— This is it. — he said, grinning. — And remember... smile, even if you don't understand a word. Worked for me.
— I was born ready. — Jerry replied, resigned. He was dressed in all black — T-shirt, trousers, blazer — more for practicality than fashion. It matched his mood and his desire to disappear.
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As they waited at the door, the noise of the dinner party was already audible from inside: voices, laughter, the clink of glasses. A butler opened the door with a look so neutral it bordered on boredom.
— Yes?
— Daniel Hemsworth. I'm a guest of Mr. Colin Gresham. And this is my friend, Jeremy Whittaker.
The butler disappeared for a few moments and returned with the same expression, one that didn't smile even at Christmas.
— You may come in.
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As soon as they stepped inside, they were swallowed by a scene of absolute luxury: marble walls, modern chandeliers, and stairs that looked like they led straight to Olympus. The entrance hall was vast, decorated in silver, grey, and white tones. Light bounced off polished surfaces, creating the illusion of a parallel universe where everything was flawless and outrageously expensive.
