The White Horse: Rupert Chooses Truth Over Performance in Rivals
The White Horse: Rupert Chooses Truth Over Performance in Rivals
A few days after the New Year dance, Rupert arrives again.
But this time, there is no crowd.
No music.
No performance.
He comes alone — riding a white horse across the countryside, toward Taggie.
Rupert and Taggie’s Rivals New Year Dance: When Recognition Becomes Dangerous
The New Year Dance: When Recognition Becomes Dangerous
After the rupture of the dinner — after entitlement is exposed and dignity reclaimed — Rivals offers something deceptively glittering: the New Year party.
Champagne. Music. Dresses chosen to impress.
A room filled with people performing versions of themselves they believe will be admired.
And yet, Taggie O’Hara is not part of the performance.