My interview with Mark Antonious Richfield

My interview with Mark Antonious Richfield

Today I am in a very special place on the planet. I’m in Paradise, California at Mark’s family estate. Mark and I are sitting outside by the pool, which is Olympic sized, by the way. From my cushioned seat on the breezy patio, I have a wonderful view of the recently remodeled stable and two horses grazing in an enclosed paddock. Beyond that amazing sight is the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Everything I’ve ever heard about this place is true. It’s a palace, one with two pools, one inside, one out, tennis courts, a basketball court, thirteen rooms, all recently renovated by the previous owners, Ewan Gallagher and Jason Phillips, who have returned to England.

Mark, wearing summer white, looks as if he just stepped off of the page of his cologne advertisement. He’s wearing white slacks, a white short-sleeved sheer top, and bare feet. A gold chai charm is visible around his neck.

Me: Hi, Mark.

Mark: (smiling) Hullo, Ms Hauser,

Me: Where do I begin? This summer you and your friends have had a crazy few months. How are you?

Mark: (runs his hand over his thick brown hair) It’s been quite the trip. A lot of life changes.

Me: I’ll say. Divorcing Steve, marrying Stan…

Mark: (makes a soft sound)

Me: (leaning closer) Did I hit a sore topic?

Mark: Not for me, love, no.

Me: Do you realize there are sides being taken and lines being drawn?

Mark: I’ve been too busy to catch my breath. Between the new company and the upheaval, things have been hectic, but it is slowly calming down.

Me: (lost in his green eyes for a moment) How is Alex doing?

Mark: Better. He’s a busy boy, just finishing a film, ‘Lover Boy’, and attending another premiere for ‘Snapped’. I’m very proud of him.

Me: Okay. (I take a deep breath) How’s Stan?

Mark: (a big smile appears on the top model’s face) He’s spectacular.

Me: You look very happy.

Mark: I am. Happier than I have ever been in my life.

Me: How’s Steve handling all this change?

Mark: (gazes out at the horses) Steven is doing very well. He’s married to a lovely man. Tadzio Andresen. Tadzio has become an invaluable member of our family. That sweetheart is full of surprises.

Me: What do you say to the fans who refuse to accept Stan?

Mark: (pauses for thought) I think it’s their loss, my love. You see, Stan is my future, make no mistake. The love I feel for him is quite strong. I trust him as the father of our children, and the man who will help me not only succeed in Steven and my new corporation but, he has the heart of a lion. My new husband has so much love and intelligence I see him going far in his work as an actor, and whatever he chooses to do.

Me: (listening intently) You realize your love for Stan is angering some of your fans.

Mark: (sighing) Oh, my pet. I have not spent the last four plus decades pandering to others. I need to find my own way, love whom I choose. I do find it ironic those who accept two men as partners are rejecting the lover I have chosen.

Me: (lost on Mark’s beauty- yes, it’s hard to focus on his words) (I get it, Steve)

Mark: The heart wants what it wants. I’ve spent too much time unhappy, suicidal, starving…enough. I intend on working towards a bright future. If the fact that I am content is upsetting people, is it really my issue, or, my pet, is it theirs?

Me: You had me at hullo.

Mark: (laughs) I do adore you.

Me: You’d better I’m your biggest fan! Thanks for the time, Mark, I know how busy you are. (I look out at the horses grazing) I love this place. Can I live here too?

Mark: Naughty. (his smile is so sexy)

Me: Okay. To your all of fans, the last Action! summer release ‘Living in Paradise’ is due out the first weekend of August. So, make sure you all catch up!

Mark: Thank you, love, for having an open mind and heart, and showing the world, love is indeed, love.

Me: (standing and walking closer) Thanks.

Mark: (stands and opens his arms)

Me: (rushing to his embrace) God, you smell good.

Mark: Behave.

Me: Never.

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