Gay In The 1800s - Steddie

Chapter 10

They all quickly rushed outside to greet the Sharma's. "Lady Mary" Voilet said walking up to her. "So pleased to have you" she said. "Thank you for having us" Lady Mary responsed smiling.

"This is my daughter Edwina, you remember" Lady Mary said. "Lovely to see you, I do" Lady Voilet said as Edwina walked up to her bowing, Edward stepped out of the carriage looking around.

"Oh and of course, Edward, my eldest" Mary said as Edward bowed, he walked a bit looking at the outside of the old home, it was gorgeous, it had vines grown all over it to decorate, he smiled slightly admiring the home, Steven walked outside and was pleased seeing Edward looking delighted by the home.

He walked up to Edward with a smug smile on his face. "Ah, your smiling" Steven said, Edward huffed as Steven got closer to him. "I see my plan to win you over is already working" Steven said. "I was smiling at the view, which you are now blocking" Edward said.

A little dog ran up to Steven. "Oh, you brought your dog?" Steven asked glancing down at it. "Yes, Newton is an excellent judge of character" Edward said smiling as he grabbed the leash.

Steven knelt down slightly to attempt to pet the dog but it growled at him. "Oh, see" Edward said smiling as Steven sighed. "Mark my words, Mister Sharma.." Steven said getting very close to Edward. "By the end of your stay, your opinion of me will be much improved" he said with a slightly smile.

"As will his" Steven said looking down at the dog who barked at him. "I did not think you such an optimist. Since your schemes to manipulate me are not out in the open, I suppose it would be an improvement, indeed" Edward said as Steven rolled his eyes.

"And you must be the Sharma my friend is so in love with" Maxine said walking up to them. "No" Steven said glaring at Maxine as Edward stood there with his mouth slightly open. "This is her brother" Steven said looking back to Edward. "Mister Edward Sharma" Steven said.

"Ah. Forgive me, Mister Sharma" Maxine said. "I'm entirely flattered, your grace" Edward said bowing to Maxine. "Allow me to introduce my sister, Miss Edwina" he said looking to Edwina who began walking up to them.

"It is an honor, your grace" Edwina said bowing to Maxine, Steven stood in the middle of Edward and Edwina. "Miss Edwina, I am pleased to introduce to you Aburey Hall" he said looking at the home.

"It is a beautiful home" she said as they all looked at it. "Thank you so much for inviting us" she said looking back to him.
"I very much look forward to spending time with you and your family" Edwina said.

"Well, now , you must be weary from your travels. Mrs. Wilson. please show our guests to the room so they might get refreshed"
Lady Violet said as the maid nodded, everyone began walking inside.

"Mother?" Steven said as she stopped to look at him, everyone else continued walking inside. "I believe there is something I shall be needing now" he said smiling as she realized what he wanted.

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They were now inside and Steven and his mother, Lady Violet were talking privately. "So you're quite set on your decision, then, I take it?" She asked as he looked at his father's ring. "I have made my intentions clear" he responded.

"Still, you must know there is no need to hurry such a momentous occasion, the Sharma's have barely unpacked their things" she said as he held the ring looking at it closely.

"You should take the opportunity to get to know one another" she said. "Mm. Unnecessary" he said putting the ring back in it's case. "Miss Edwina will make the perfect Viscountess, to be sure" he said.

She went silent and walked around the room, she noticed an old painting of Edmund on the wall, she stared at it for a few moments before speaking. "This house carries many memories, good and bad" she said as he glanced at her then to the framed painting I only hope your acting with a clear mind" she said worried.