Symbol Prompt For Philipa

[Anthony Bridgerton]

Tag: @phillipaf

i will

ALWAYS PROTECT YOU

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[ ✪ ] our muses are stuck in locked room together.

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Her mother had been telling her that Anthony Bridgerton was wanting to get married this season. Her mother had it in her mind that he should wed one of her girls so tonight she had forced Philipa into a new gown that was by far was made of the brightest floral fabric she had ever seen. It made her stand out no matter who else was near her.

Not paying attention Philipa was blindly following her mother when she felt herself get pushed into a room and before she could even look up the door slammed shut. With one hard she tugged at the door handle. Then after realizing it was locked she heard another person in the room behind her.

[Anthony Bridgerton]

Tag: @phillipaf
Note: Better layout coming soon!

i will

ALWAYS PROTECT YOU

Anthony knew he should have been prepared for this. All of it. Since declaring his intentions to wed, of course eager mamas would wish to present their daughters, even if he had already met them. He supposed things had changed for he had now publicly announced himself ready for marriage, and in search of a wife. Still. It was a great deal to handle. Each event was often the same and this particular one, caused Anthony requiring a break from it all. From all polite conversations. All dances. All explanations from eager parents. Just . . . all of it.

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He managed to sneak out of the main room in eager search of somewhere -- anywhere -- that was quiet and more importantly, empty so that he may have a moment of peace to himself. He was quite fortunate to find one and as he did, released a heavy breath that he had not even realized he'd been holding. The moment's peace did not last long for he heard approaching footsteps, and when he looked up, saw a woman practically pushed into the room before the door slammed shut. Anthony would have questioned it, but instead, he just watched as she attempted to open the door. With no success. That was when Anthony crossed the room to move closer to the woman . . . who he knew.

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Philipa Featherington. He would not put it past her mother to have set this all up. "Allow me," he said in attempt to push it open, but the door was damn thick and clearly locked from the other end. He inwardly cursed, trying to keep it from escaping his lips considering he was in the presence of a lady. He turned his head to look at her before taking a few steps away. "Did your mother force you into this room?" He asked, unable to help his curiosity as to whether this was truly an accident, or weather Portia Featherington played a hand in this little ploy. His heart went out to her daughters; they were kind young woman being led by a rather . . . desperate and gossip ridden mother.

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When the door handle refused to budge Philipa almost started to pound on it but hearing another person in the room she held herself back. When Anthony stepped forward she was surprised, leave it to Mother to do this to her. Yes that was my Mother who pushed me in, most likely not by accident. 

She shook her head wondering if her Mother really believed locking them in a room together would work to gain her a husband.  I'm sorry, she's determined to marry one of us into your family.


Anthony Bridgerton

[Anthony Bridgerton]

Tag: @phillipaf
Note: Better layout coming soon!

i will

ALWAYS PROTECT YOU

Anthony inwardly felt the annoyance at hearing his theory being true; that Portia had concocted this plan. But whatever irritation he felt, he kept it concealed, trusting the words of Philipa in that this was not solely of her doing. Anthony knew all too well of desperate mamas and Portia . . . certainly had a reputation among them.

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"Well, this certainly is not the way," he told her, keeping his tone even, ensuring it was absent of blame. "Though do not worry. Someone will surely come soon enough to unlock those doors." He hoped. Pausing for a second, he glanced at the door before looking back at Philipa, taking a step closer toward her and dropping his voice to a lower volume. "Do you think she would be standing on the other end of the doors?" He inquired. Eavesdropping on their conversation.

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Phillipa was glad that Anthony was not blaming her for their interesting predicament and she laughed when he asked if her Mother might be on the other side eavesdropping on them.  I would not put it past her to be listening, she would want to catch us if anything happened she might use to say we should be married.

She giggled then looking at him feeling mischievous.   There is only one way to find out.


Anthony Bridgerton

[Anthony Bridgerton]

Tag: @phillipaf
Note: Better layout coming soon!

i will

ALWAYS PROTECT YOU

Anthony supposed he should feel relieved for the fact that Philipa was not panicking about their current circumstances . . . she seemed to be taking it quite well in fact. Though with a mother like Portia Featherington, perhaps her daughters came to expect such type behavior from their mother. How unfortunate for the Featherington daughters indeed. Though it did not ease Anthony's annoyance at the matron, particularly when Philipa said that she would be listening for any potential scandal.

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"I assure you that nothing of such a nature will take place." His voice confident and sure. It was one thing to be in a locked room with a woman. Another when there was a nosy audience on the other side of the door. Not to mention his words served as an assurance to her that he would not do anything to compromise her. "Your mother will be left disappointed." Perhaps that would force her unlock the damn door. Though when Philipa said that there was only one way to find out, Anthony looked at her curiously with a slightly raised eyebrow. "What do you have in mind?"

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Phillipa was amused that her Mother had done this and she had no doubt that she was standing on the other side of the door listening eagerly.  She was probably hoping to hear something she could claim was not discreet that might be used to force a marriage but Phillipa was not going to give her Mother what she wanted.

She gave Anthony a sly look and leaned over to whisper her idea to him.  I am certain she is on the other side listening,  if we make enough noise like we are doing... um something we should not be... she might open the door to try to catch us in the act.  Can you pretend enough to make her believe it?  


Anthony Bridgerton

[Anthony Bridgerton]

Tag: @phillipaf
Note: Better layout coming soon!

i will

ALWAYS PROTECT YOU

Anthony remained still despite their close proximity. Should she have a plan to prompt a swift exit from this room, then he was most certainly open to hearing it. Especially as there was a risk of being heard if she did was not positioned to him so closely so that she may drop her voice to a lower register. He listened to the idea and while the thought of an open door was tempting . . . he was still concerned about the consequences.

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"Your mother, from what you have told me, is eager for this circumstance to lead to an inevitable marriage." Which, Anthony refused to get trapped into a marriage. "Even if she only heard rather than saw anything that would indicate a scandal, I fear it would be adequate enough for her to entrap us into such a union." And while Anthony would not be so blunt in front of her daughter . . . Portia Featherington was indeed a gossip. "And I am certain that is not what you wish either. Nor the risk of others discovering that you were compromised, no matter how untrue." The last thing he wished to engage in was a battle of he said she said.

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Philipa felt her heart racing being this close to Anthony, she had never told anyone of her crush on him and now she was having trouble not acting on it.  Her plan was just to make enough noise that her mother would unlock the door but she knew very well there was a risk involved.  That risk was one that she was wanting to tempt him into taking with her.  When he cautioned against it she nodded disappointed.  He probably only saw her as his sister's annoying friend.  It was just an idea, I know that you want the best of the best to marry and you deserve it.  

Her voice was soft, she hoped that her disappointment did not show and she quickly walked over to look out the window.  She won't be opening the door anytime soon, I am sorry.  She doesn't think I am capable of finding love on my own.  She glanced over at him.  Whoever you do finally marry will be a very lucky lady.

Anthony Bridgerton