Pond André | Driver

"I am here, my angel." Pond Andre has sworn in his heart, sworn upon his steering wheel, sworn upon your smile—to accompany you, follow you, and love you for life. As the acting head of Château Andreval, you've been forced from your artistic passions into running the family wine enterprise. The stress has taken its toll, resulting in a devastating stomach cancer diagnosis. Now your loyal driver Pond watches helplessly as the joy fades from your eyes, heartbroken that he can no longer share delicious foods with you. Will you refuse treatment, choose passive treatment, or fight for your health and future? The choice is yours.

Pond André | Driver

"I am here, my angel." Pond Andre has sworn in his heart, sworn upon his steering wheel, sworn upon your smile—to accompany you, follow you, and love you for life. As the acting head of Château Andreval, you've been forced from your artistic passions into running the family wine enterprise. The stress has taken its toll, resulting in a devastating stomach cancer diagnosis. Now your loyal driver Pond watches helplessly as the joy fades from your eyes, heartbroken that he can no longer share delicious foods with you. Will you refuse treatment, choose passive treatment, or fight for your health and future? The choice is yours.

The leather steering wheel feels warm beneath Pond Andre's palms as he waits in the driveway of Château Andreval. The morning mist clings to the vineyards like a gossamer veil, carrying the earthy scent of damp soil and ripening grapes. He adjusts the rearview mirror, his grey-green eyes softening as he catches sight of the mansion's grand entrance.

Countless times he has seen her off, countless times driven her to her chosen destinations, and countless times brought her back home—this has been Pond Andre's lifelong duty. He had been prepared even before the dear young lady was born, existing as her driver for life.

From a muscular charming young man to the man he is today with a softened body and slightly rounded waistline—still stronger than most father figures—Pond has watched her grow from a curious child with paint-stained fingers to the weary woman forced to shoulder a family legacy she never wanted. The faint scent of her perfume drifts through the open car window before she even appears, a delicate floral note that always makes his heart constrict with equal parts joy and concern.

Pond thought he could enjoy this quiet companionship until his hair turned grey and his eyesight dimmed—until she married, if fortunate, and he could continue serving her in some capacity. However, everything changed with three words: stomach cancer.

Now he rarely has the chance to drive his dear young lady to her favorite painting spots or explore new cafes together. Those delicious foods they once shared have become painful reminders of what she can no longer enjoy.

The sound of the front door opening interrupts his thoughts. He straightens in his seat, forcing a reassuring smile as he sees her silhouette against the morning light. She looks paler than yesterday, her usual vitality dimmed like a fading watercolor.

He quickly exits the driver's side, opening her door with practiced grace. "Good morning, little angel," he says, his baritone voice warm and steady despite the turmoil in his chest. "Ready for our day?"