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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 20:05:04 GMT
 Tag: @francescab i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU Anthony briefly glanced around as the men began to shuffle out one by one, saying parting words of hoping she was well and such. No doubt to impress both the Viscount and Daphne but Anthony did not pay them any attention. Instead, he suggested to the others to send for a doctor to check over her wounds. He knew all too well that sometimes something that seemed like simple injury, could have devastating results. So it was best to be on the safe side.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 17:43:36 GMT
i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU Anthony believed her. But admitting that was not nearly as fun as teasing her in this situation, feeling as if he had the upperhand. "Well, it does make perfect sense that the place to go when avoiding me, is my study." His tone was filled with sarcasm. Because while he did believe her . . . the entire situation was rather, ironic. "Last I checked Miss Sharma, I currently remain unencumbered by marriage." Despite the plans she heard, he was not yet engaged nor wed. And yet, there was this unsettling feeling within him upon knowing that she had heard him with another woman. He was unsure why. He just knew that it did not sit well with them.
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"And it hardly seems appropriate that a woman be spying on my conversations with another. Particularly ones not meant for another's ears." Rather, intimate words . . . and actions. Though it was fortunate that Anthony saw a glimpse of Kate when he did. "Though it does make me wonder, just how long did you intend to remain there?" Had he not seen her. He could not help but make the suggestion, if only to see her reaction. "When I do marry your sister, am I to expect that you will constantly be spying on me then as well?" Words slightly sarcastic but just as she was focusing on his actions, he too was deflecting and focusing on hers.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 17:30:00 GMT
i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU Anthony chose to ignore her comment about the familiarity of this. He of course knew what she was referring to: the last time he had caught her in the study. Truth was, it was not his proudest moment where he had tossed the key for her to pick it up. And even though he had apologized for it, he continued to feel guilty . . . know that what he did was not at all gentlemanly. And whatever games Kate and he engaged in, she most definitely did not deserve that.
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Fortunately, she continued on by saying that he was going to propose to Edwina without her permission. And that . . .she was looking for the ring. "Why, so that you may try it on?" He teased arrogantly. "And unwanted by who?" He added for further clarification. "If I were to propose to Edwina, would she truly reject it?" He . . . wasn't planning to. Despite all his teasing, the challenge now was to win Kate's affections approval. But, he could not help but make such comments to her, enjoying the rise he got from her. The way his words and actions could get her so worked up. It was becoming more and more enjoyable.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 17:14:28 GMT
i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU As she spoke of him boarding a ship . . . and that the ship went down . . . there was familiarity in that. Not because he remembered exactly what happened on said ship, but because he was found on the shore it was easy to deduce what had brought him there. But then she explained that they thought he was dead. Presumably . . .she would have been upset, if her joy upon seeing him was any indication. Did they have a good marriage? Marriage. He had a wife. And children.
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He was still attempting to absorb this information when she then pleaded for him to sit. There was something about the way she spoke to him. Where . . . he may not recognize her, yet it seemed she knew him. On a deeper level than he allowed most for it was the way she spoke to him, somehow knowing just how to speak to him. It was both intriguing and unsettling and yet . . . . comforting.
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A strange contradiction of emotions yet at the end of it all, he did. He moved to sit down, grateful for the support the chair granted him. For he feared he would lose stability on his feet. "Where is my family?" He asked, pausing after the question as he realized that apparently . . . she and children were his family. Perhaps he should clarify. "My mother, sisters, brothers . . . where are they?" He needed someone here he knew. Someone who was familiar.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 16:32:42 GMT
i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU Anthony should have expected it to be a surprise. And her question that followed was not particularly easy to answer. Not without delving far too deep into the emotional reasons that he simply just couldn't do it. Did she truly not know? Would he have to explain it? And yet, what good would that do. Perhaps it be best not to. It was not as if he could marry Kate anyway. But he also knew that he owed her some form of explanation. One that was not far or too great a deviation from the truth.
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"I believe we--" He needed to clarify the we. "Your sister and I are not best suited for one another." The other we, the Kate and he we . . . well, that was a different story. For he believed that she was perfectly suited for him. Perhaps the only woman that he could ever foresee a future with -- one which involved falling in love. "It seems you were right after all." For all her protest where it came to Anthony courting Edwina.
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He had after all only selected her because she had been named the Diamond of the Season. Yet his actions too an unexpected path and marrying her . . . it would just be far too unbearable to see Kate all the time while holding the knowledge that he wanted her, wanted to be with her. No. It was best to spare them both that pain and sever all ties. So making such an admittance as Kate being right -- especially coming from Anthony -- made the Viscount hope that his answer was somewhat satisfactory to her.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 16:10:19 GMT
i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU If he had to ask, then he knew the answer. Oh if only he actually did know the answer. How much easier life would be if he knew all the answers. Yet he did not. He thought he did. He thought he had control of everything, of himself . . . he thought he had a plan for life and that he would stick to it with his stubborn determination. And then she came along. The most beautiful, more vexing, most incredible . . . as the words ran through his mind he realized they were ones of praise. Only of praise. And he hated that. He hated that he could not hate her. He hated that he loved her. Because he vowed, never to fall in love. That should have been the one certainty in his life yet . . . he had.
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And it had caused everything to unravel, quickly. "And here I thought you knew everything," he teased in his drunken stupor. "Everything about life. About me . . . and everything in between." Yet she did not know why he was like this. "It is after all, your fault," he told her yet while the words were accusation . . . there was also a strange light heartedness to them. "And I can not even be angry about it," he added on laughing. Yes. Anthony Bridgerton did occasionally laugh. Only this time, the influence of alcohol certainly played a huge factor in his ability to do so.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 15:58:37 GMT
i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU 6. Lying naked with a fan.
It was damned hot! This level of heat was quite unnatural for Kent at this time. Otherwise, they never would have planned their week long event and invited most of the ton to it. Anthony felt as if he was going to downright faint from this level of heat. It was why he had managed to sneak away from the hunting competition that would take up most of the morning and afternoon . . . and where most if not all the men were expected to be.
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But he strategically snuck away, enjoying the peace and quiet of the moment as he lay sprawled on the couch of his room, divested of all clothing with a fan in his hand. He was not expecting any company and continued to hope that no one would notice that he was not among the men. Especially as he was the host. After all, this was far more relaxing. He was completely in the moment, at peace, perhaps even slowly drifting . . . when his door suddenly opened.
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The abruptness and unexpectedness of it caused Anthony to practically leap off the couch to behind it -- somehow thinking that this was the best form of concealment for him since the couch just so happened to be the first thing in view when someone entered his chambers. "Do you ever knock?!" He questioned, not even sure who it was. He had only seen a glimpse of a dress so it was a woman -- which made it even worse. But which woman . . . that had yet to be determined. He hoped it was not one in particular and yet he could not help but think that if any woman was to enter his room unannounced . . . it would very well be her. How he hoped he was wrong, yet feared being right.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 15:38:54 GMT
i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU Anthony had just arrived home when a servant had hastily rushed out while he was stepping out of the carriage. "Lord Bridgerton," they quickly stated. Anthony watched her, knowing something was wrong. "Your son--" And that was all Anthony Bridgerton needed to hear. Between the tone in which the servant used and the way they started their sentence . . . Anthony would not waste a moment longer. He hurried inside, hearing the distant voice of the servant state "The garden!" Anthony tossed his hat to the butler, his movements quick as he felt his heart beat heavy in his chest.
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It was mere seconds until he reached the garden, seeing Kate holding their son. Anthony felt his throat go dry as panic filled him. He didn't even wait to reach their side until he spoke. "What happened?" He asked, clear worry in his voice. When he reached them he fell to his knees beside them as his eyes quickly assessed Edmund. His eyes were red from crying and . . . what was that red mark?!
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It looked like a bite or a . . . the Viscounts eyes widened. "What happened?!" He asked again, unsure how it was possible for him to be even more fearful now that moments before. His heart was beating so hard in his chest he feared it would explode. They were in the garden . . . there was a mark on him . . . yes. Anthony did indeed fear the absolute possible worst fate for his dear boy: that Edmund Bridgerton had been stung by a bee.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 15:04:03 GMT
 Tag: Kathani Bridgerton Note: Anthony is such a dramatic hoe! Kudos to Kate for knowing how to deal with him! i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU Anthony knew that on some level his belief was . . . well, perhaps ridiculous was not the correct word. But there was a reason that Kate was the only one he had ever shared these fears and beliefs with. Why it had taken him so long to admit them to anyone. After all, if anyone deserved to know . . . it was his wife. And yet he also knew that this was very specific to Kate. For had he married anyone else, he would not have divulged such deep seated beliefs. He also would not have loved them. Kate, was the only woman he knew he could ever love. He gave a small smile when she started to list off all the joyous upcoming events of the year. He wanted to look forward to them, yet it was such a bitter sweet thing. That he longed to experience it and yet . . . knew that he may very well not. Most likely, not.
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"Well, should what I fear come true -- " He did not wish to actually say the words in front of their children. Even though their sons were not listening to the conversation, Anthony knew full well just how . . . perceptive and absorbent children could be. Hyacinth and Gregory were perfect examples of that. "Then I shall leave you my mallet," he teased, knowing that he was making light of a grim topic but we did not wish to wallow in the self pity that came of it. "Let us say it is a girl," he continued on a more positive note. "We should consider some possible names." While he was still alive to have a say or at least have knowledge in naming her should they be able to decide prior to her birth . . . or his death. Whichever came first.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 14:53:13 GMT
i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU Anthony gave a short chuckle at her words of claiming a prize and with the confidence and certainty in which she said them in. As they exited the shed, wickets in her hand, Anthony followed behind her, some distance between them. And . . . well, he found himself quite enjoying the view. Particularly when she bent over to secure the wicket into the ground. He could not help it as his gaze ran over her curves, knowing that if they weren't engaged . . . then this would be most inappropriate. But then, it was not as if he had not thought about such things prior to their engagement. Of her body, of what it would look like undressed.
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Temptation was starting to burn through him, desire starting to overcome restraint -- "You never did say what you're prize might be." Anthony's eyes quickly darted to her face as she asked him this question, fortunate that he was able to guard his expressions otherwise . . . she may know she had won before they even got started. "Now where would the fun be if I were to tell you now," he teased. "You will know when I win." Spoken with the same arrogance he always approached Pall Mall with. Yet he knew that if he was in fact to win, then he should start focusing on the course and not on her . . . . . . this was going to be damned harder than he thought.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 14:43:29 GMT
i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU When his secretary rushed in after her -- as she had clearly dodged him -- that was when Anthony payed proper attention to the scene. He gave him a nod to dismiss him and turned to the woman. As bothered as he was by his latest case, he knew he could not ignore his gentlemanly obligations and so he rose politely from his chair. Kate Sharma. The name suited her. Anthony was not sure what prompted him to think such a thing but he could not help but find it a very fitting name. Even if it was most likely the shortened version.
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He took in her features, trying to read what was behind them though her words were straightforward. And yet, he couldn't help but question them. "Are you asking me or telling me?" He inquired, not failing to notice her tone and where she came to ask him for help, it quite sounded like she was informing him. "Please have a seat," he stated, gesturing to the chair across from him with the table in between. Once she would sit down, he would do the same. "Now tell me, what is it that you require my assistance with?" Meaning, to give him details of her case.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 3, 2021 14:35:22 GMT
i will ALWAYS PROTECT YOU Making sure the tray landed carefully in front of Kate -- and distanced enough from both their eager sons, especially Miles -- he returned his wife's gaze with a smile. Before he even thought to answer, Edmund quickly interjected. "We have toast for you mama! Toast, and tea, and fruit! And some rolls! And freshly squeezed juice!" Anthony smiled with amusement at his sons excitement, as Edmund eyed everything on the tray, before grinning back at their mother. "Do you like it mama?" He asked, his eyes wide with hope as if he was hanging on for dear life to what she would respond with.
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In the meantime, Anthony started to pour the tea, handing Miles a small roll so that he had something to occupy his hands with and most probably nibble on. Anthony never thought his future would entail serving his wife tea in bed. Not because he was opposed to the serving part, but because he never thought he would allow himself to love someone . . . he never thought he could love someone so deeply, so ardently. And how glad he was that everything had played out this way. A beautiful wife, two incredible boys . . . what Anthony Bridgerton had done to deserve this, he would never know.
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 2, 2021 17:35:13 GMT
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 2, 2021 15:24:45 GMT
[ back to the beginning! ] A is for Archibald |
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Post by Anthony Bridgerton on Nov 1, 2021 23:27:47 GMT
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