A True Love Match

[Anthony Bridgerton]

Tag: Kathani Bridgerton

i cannot imagine

MY LIFE WITHOUT YOU

This season was certainly an eventful one and one that held many a surprise of twists and turns that the Viscount could never have anticipated. But ever decision, every moment . . . led to this singular and most important moment: his wedding. A wedding that he had not expected; one that he would never have even dared to dream of. He imagined that he would be content on his wedding day, having found the most suitable match and the future Viscountess Bridgerton. But instead, he felt something else entirely. He felt . . . happy. An emotion he had not truly felt since before Edmund had died. Yet today, the smile brought to his lips was one of genuine sincerity. One that reflected the emotions in his heart that were no longer locked away never to surface. But rather, were coaxed out and reassured that it was ok to allow himself this. To allow himself to be happy.

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The wedding was a small, intimate affair -- what Anthony had longed for since the beginning. And considering he and Kate were of similar mind, planning the event was easy. It was at Aubrey Hall, with only family and close friends -- mainly Lady Danbury -- in attendance. And it was perfect. Absolutely perfect, because Anthony had married the woman he loved. A circumstance he had not thought possible even after hopelessly falling in love with Katherine Sharma. But alas, here they were . . . officially pronounced husband and wife. And on this day, he was the Viscount, but rather . . . Anthony. A man he had long since locked away out of duty to his family. A man that Kate had unknowingly forced out of him despite the hardships and obstacles along the way. Today . . . he was Anthony, and he was happy.

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With the ceremony complete, they made their way to meal being served and the day was drawing to a close. Returning to his rightful -- and most desired -- position to his wife's side, he gave a small smile as he looked at her. It was quite difficult, to tear his gaze away from her. But this time, it was not out of fear of discovery or the inappropriateness of it. It was merely his attempt to try and pay attention to whomever was conversing with him in that moment. However more often than not, his gaze returned to his beautiful bride. "Have you been enjoying the festivities?" He asked with a slight tease in his voice. He knew that his family could be tiring to deal with -- the sheer number of them reason enough. He could only hope they did not tire Kate to exhaustion . . . considering what was to unfold once they found privacy and release from this part of their wedding day.

[Kathani Bridgerton]

Kathani--Kate--Bridgerton was so overwhelmed with emotion that she could only smile so bright that her face hurt from the joy. There wasn't a word in English or Hindi that she knew to describe the emotion that came with the feeling of marrying a man she had come to love and respect more than she had imagined one count.

Mary had left her whole world behind--her family, friends, everything she had known--to marry Kate's father. It had been the purest example of love, and Kate had assumed it would never happen to her. And yet . . .

Anthony spoke to her, and she turned her face to look into his eyes. Sometimes it had been hard to look into his eyes. Or his face. It had hurt so much because she had wanted it. Wanted it more than her pride and her need to be this pillar of untouchable strength for her family. The more she had gotten to know him, the more his little quarks vexed her more, until she was forced to admit that the 'vexing' was a jealousy that had taken mold.

"I find them wonderful. It is perfect that it is only the people that love us are here." That rather than a grand display of pageantry, it was a display of love. Without looking away from his face, Kate reached her hand out to seek his. While it was not yet an unconscious thought, it was one that made her feel warmer. She liked his hands. They always made her feel flushed, and feverish. She had come to learn more of such emotions that night in the garden when she had learned it was not only his hands that gave her such feelings. And that her touch did so to him as well. "I had not thought I would find so many of them when I came to England." People who loved her. A man who loved her.

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^{Anthony Bridgerton}

[Anthony Bridgerton]

Tag: Kathani Bridgerton

i cannot imagine

MY LIFE WITHOUT YOU

Anthony smiled, proud that he could provide her a wedding that she deemed perfect. This was what he had wanted to. A smaller, more intimate affair as his family's home. One that held so many tragic memories. Yet, he considered this to be a fresh start. A clean slate, to hold previous happy memories dear but to build on those with new memories. With him and Kate. So yes, this was more special to him and he felt rather pleased to hear she had a similar thought and feeling. "I agree," he told her truthfully. "This was the wedding I had always dreamed of." Even though he had long since accepted that it would never be the case. He never thought to allow himself to fall in love; he never thought himself to have such an intimate affair. Kate had turned his world upside down . . . and he would not have wished for anything else if he was being true to what his heart desired.

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He hand held hers, intertwining his fingers in the spaces between hers. Her skin so soft, so warm. Once forbidden to touch and now, he was able to spend the rest of his years with her. What a privilege he would not take for granted. Smiling at her last remark, so grateful that she had joined the season. "Well my family alone accounts for many of them. A small army if you will," he said with teasing affection towards his family. One that would continue to grow as each of his siblings married and had children. Leaning forward towards her, he dropped his voice a little, more in a playful sense rather one of genuine discretion. "It can be quite overwhelming at times, I am sure." Once again, spoken with such teasing affection that he smiled after saying them. He could only imagine how overwhelming it could be for anyone, particularly Kate who came from a family of only one other sibling.