lararutherford

[lararutherford]

Lara: My new place in Haringey. Lara: [forwards the address] Lara: 6pm.

Vidal: just name a time and a place, I’ll make the time.

#text: francisco vidal #that's the right answer vidal ur a good egg

[lararutherford]

@franciscovidal [text]

Lara: I'd like a word. Lara: Where and when are you free to meet?

#text: francisco vidal

[lararutherford]

@johnnparsons Dated: 8/4/24.

'Wait here.' Even though he seemed unhappy about the request, Ayaz obliged with a silent nod.

Bringing him into the conversation might've been necessary at some point, but she was also aware that Johnathan and many of the others were currently on edge. Whilst he might've spared patience for her by default, the same could not be said for everybody working under the Rutherford name. Best to gauge his mood... Given the circumstances, he'd been remarkably difficult to pin down until now.

But her father was in town, and as was often the case, where Andrew Rutherford happened to be, his best friend soon followed. Ayaz waited patiently at the door as she let herself into the room. The head of London wasn't alone, but she had at least been courteous enough to make sure the meeting wasn't important before a quiet interruption. It didn't take more than a look for his company to take their leave.

And then, it was just them.

"We need to talk."

#conversation: johnathan parsons

[lararutherford]

Lara: Ew, which? There are so many. Lara: The Berkeleys do love to extend their hands to the less fortunate, I suppose... Lara: Yeah, but I think he's going to go get Jess and V. Lara: Stepan is staying, tho. Lara: Want me to send Ayaz to meet you? He's on his way.

Diana: Your room sounds more fun. I'm currently sharing oxygen with a peasant. Diana: Coming over now. Diana: Is the hen-doll with you? You better not be by yourself, bitch.

#text: diana sehgal #event: 2024ap #post plot drop

[lararutherford]

@ayaz--ates [text]

Lara: Don't do anything stupid. Lara: Definitely don't put yourself in harm's way for anybody who doesn't deserve it. Lara: I'll demote you to whatever position fields complaints from the Turks. And make you wear Gucci.

#text: ayaz ates #melissa #don't be putting your neck on the LINE FOR MELISSA #event: 2024ap #post plot drop

[lararutherford]

@eleanorxshipley [text]

Lara: Come to my room. Lara: Don't try and make a run for it with the leech you keep making eyes at. I imagine he's about as sturdy in a fight as wet paper towel. Lara: We're safe, have vodka, and are going to ride it out. This isn't my first rodeo and I'm not so sure trying to get people out of here is the best idea. Lara: I'm worried about you, so please call me when you're on the way, all right?

#text: eleanor shipley #event: 2024ap #post plot drop

[lararutherford]

@diana-sehgal [text]

Lara: Vodka and snacks in my room, babe. 🖤

#lmaoooo #text: diana sehgal #she's having a mental breakdwn but it's okay #event: 2024ap #post plot drop

[lararutherford]

Lara: I'm fine. Lara: There's a lot of blood on the furniture. If you don't kill them, Lord Berkeley will. Lara: I have vodka, food, security guys, and a locked door. Think I'll just wait it out. Thanks for the concern tho. ✌🏼

@ The kids. [text]

Johnathan: Need to get you lot out of here Johnathan: Confirm location and if you already have someone with you

#text: johnathan parsons #event: 2024ap

[lararutherford]

"I'd tell you to shut your stupid fucking mouth, but rumour suggests you know how I feel now." And no, this wasn't an attempt at bonding over shared experience. "One might've assumed you'd have more tact as a result, but I suppose that would be a monumental ask of you people, even under the circumstances."

Where: Berkeley Manor Who: @mobscene-starters

The fact they were staying the night, it didn't settle well for the Turk, considering the mix that was attending.

She came up to the bar, ordering herself a mocktail, at least it didn't matter if she won or loss, it had been over a year since she had touched an alcoholic drink.

Her body turns to the person coming up beside her. "All I hope is there are no deaths this year."

#conversation: ayda demir #event: 2024ap

[lararutherford]

"Somehow, I doubt that."

The Russian was hardly the type to attract harmless women.

"Not even remotely." It seemed senseless lying, but the tone with which she addressed him made it abundantly clear that she knew it mattered little. Time stopped for none. This entire evening would be a masterclass in grinning and fucking bearing it, and all she could hope was for there to be no...repeats. "Are you?"

He simply shrugged. "A stray I found, completely harmless."

"And you? Are you ready for everything that's to come tonight?" He didn't mean it in the fun way. For once.

#conversation: anatoly veselov #event: 2024awards #pre-awards

[lararutherford]

"Obviously. I usually have something made custom, but this year Maria chose—"

As if she'd even fucking know what, or who, she was talking about. Lara adjusted the strap of her couture with mild irritation, shooting a side glance toward a reporter who seemed keen to approach. The last thing she needed was to get dragged into some 'Lara Rutherford and her brother's girlfriend' dual interview. Christ.

"Do. Gideon can tell you how to reach me. I'll see you at the ceremony."

"You...You can do that?" brows pulling together in confusion, as she peered down at her dress, the darkest crimson shade touching her cheeks. "I, uh, I." God, what was she doing. "I'll...make sure to check, um, next time?"

#end #conversation: amélie castaignède #event: 2024awards #pre-awards

[lararutherford]

"That might be because it's the anniversary of my ex-fiancé's fucking murder. But hey, at least I'm not being forced to share a room and play nice with those responsible."

The Rutherford almost never cursed out loud, and certainly wouldn't have dreamt of it when it came to her family. That summed up rather nicely how she was feeling, though, she supposed: absolutely at the fucking edge in a way she wasn't quite sure she remembered experiencing before.

"If I leave, people will ask questions, and that in itself is worse than simply enduring." Lara would've sooner been anywhere else given the chance, and she wanted as much to be very clear... "What about you? Usually, I wouldn't ask, but these days I'm beginning to wonder if it's your date who needs the babysitter."

"Well, don't look like you're having too much fun," he jokes, despite knowing she's probably in no mood for them, but at least he's come with a martini in hand. "How are you getting on, kiddo? You planning on staying the night?"

@lararutherford

#conversation: johnathan parsons #event: 2024ap

[lararutherford]

Lara Rutherford attends The London Awards After Party. Date: Friday, March 22nd, 2024. Escorted By: Henry García. Wearing: All Dior, again, because duh? She's sad, not tasteless.

#event: 2024ap #event

[lararutherford]

@mobscene-awards Reaction to: Most Missed.

Briefly, as she tried to ignore the sound of Revati's voice accepting on his behalf, the Rutherford reached out to touch the top of Ayaz's arm. "If I win anything else, would you go up and get it for me, please?"

#of course he will queen #event: 2024awards

[lararutherford]

RUNNERS UP:

Aurélie St. Clair | 19

Noa Halévy | 8

Ethan Hathaway | 4

#yoinking this on account of her MENTAL BREAKDOWN #thank you #event: 2024awards #p:amir

[lararutherford]

"No, you didn't."

"Who's the Pomeranian? She looks feral."

@lararutherford

"I forgot I'd be seeing you so soon."

#conversation: anatoly veselov #event: 2024awards

[lararutherford]

@amescastaignede Time: pre-awards.

"You know I could've probably just asked Dior to re-envision the original dress for you. You didn't have to show up in a cheap imitation..."

#lmaoooo #conversation: amélie castaignède #event: 2024awards