M a k e H i m C h a s e
"Come on, Y/n, cheer up, it does not matter if the Viscount is here or not, you can still have fun" Edwina said, smiling reassuringly as we entered the ball
"You cannot blame me, Bon, that paired up with everyone in the ton staring at us, it is making me nervous" I sighed, holding on to her arm
"What do you say?" Edwina smiled as we neared everyone at the center"Shall we take to the floor?"
I turned to look at Kate who shrugged before turning back to Edwina "With whom?"
"Ourselves, they cannot possibly say anything about us that we have not heard before." Edwina pulled me to the floor as Kate laughed standing where we left her.
We danced, I laughing along with her, redness creeping on my face from embarrassment of everyone staring at us, but I kept dancing still.
I looked to the side, seeing Anthony staring at us. He smiled once he saw I was looking back at him. Edwina followed my stare.
"Do not mind him, just have fun" Edwina chuckled, I looked back at her and laughed as we twirled around
We walked to the refreshments table once the dance was finished, laughing as we talked, that dance brightening my mood. My eyes roamed around the room, Edwina chuckled
"Say what you want, sister, but you do not fool me, your eyes always search for the Viscount when you are together in a room, do they not, didi" She teased, I shook my head quickly "You will not be able to avoid him all night, and you should not attempt to. At least, not on my behalf. I already told you I am over him, not really sure if I ever did like him honestly and I will be happy for you with whatever decision you make. Be the sister I know that you are, be funny, brave and feeling" Edwina advised
"Be unafraid to follow your heart after doing the exact opposite all this time. No matter what everyone thinks, do what you desire, it is time for you to shine all on your own" Edwina smiled
"Why is everyone telling me the same thing all the time?" i feigned annoyance before we both laughed
"Maybe it is a sign for you to do it" She said looking over my shoulders " you'll thank me later" she smile and walked away
I turned around, coming face to face with Anthony "Lord Bridgerton"
"Miss Y/n" he bowed his head "I was just on my way outside" I hummed
"I- I should give you your space, everyone will tall in light of-"
"Perhaps you should not" I interrupted him deciding to finally follow what everyone is telling me to "perhaps everyone will think that I was in the mood for a dance and since no gentleman is currently approaching us, you so kindly offered since you are a friend of our family still, after all" Anthony smiled, narrowing his eyes before putting up 3 fingers
"How many?" He stared at me adoringly
I gave him a look, smiling amused "three" I looked into his eyes, he turned his hand around, putting up one more finger making a face.
We stared at one another before I spoke up "Are you going to ask me to dance or not?"
"Will you accept?" I held out my hand towards him, he grabbed my hand, pulling me to the dance floor
We got in position to waltz as the music started, the ton looking at us murmuring. The few couples that were on the floor, walking off to not be near us
"Do you want to stop?" I said worriedly
"Just keep looking at me" he twirled me "No one else matters" he stared into my eyes
I looked down at his lips as we danced, my hands around his shoulders while his were around my waist
"Marry me, y/n"
"Anthony" I sighed
"You know I will not be the worst of husbands, of course, I may annoy you sometimes and we may not agree on much, although you may regret your decision once you see the chaos that is my family" I laughed making him smile
"Anthony, you know I cannot" I shook my head
"What is stopping you-"
"Let us not talk of this any longer" I plead
"Alright" he pulled me closer as the music started to go more slowly
He held my hand on top, our faces getting closer as our hands went down, my eyebrows furrowed sadly before I closed my eyes, our noses brushing each others before we parted as the dance finished
"Everyone, outside. I have a surprise for you all" Lady Featherington said as she walked into the room. Anthony and I continued to stare at each other, our hands still holding on as everyone passed us to go outside.
The queen stopped in front of us, smiling knowingly, we bowed before her "I may have the wedding I wanted after all, Miss Y/n" She left leaving me to stare after her shocked . Anthony chuckled, I hit his chest
"Do not laugh" I walked outside with the rest, Anthony's chuckles still sounding behind me, I smiled after I was out of his view. Okay, I must admit I like his insistence, it is no crime to make a man chase after you is there? Makes you feel more important.
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I walked through the garden as everyone walked further on. A hand burst through the shrubbery and pulled me into another path where nobody was able to see.
"Marry me"
"Anthony" I laughed as he pulled me closer to his chest
"Why do you keep on denying my proposal? Your sisters and mother already gave me their blessing-"
"When did you even ask them?" I chuckled in disbelief
"A few moments ago, but that does not matter" he huffs "marry me, stop with all your worrisome thoughts and just accept. I will be the best husband you will ever have-"
"I can only have one husband" I mused chuckling
"Exactly!" He nodded his head "I will be the best husband you will ever have had that you will not even think of having another man as your husband"
"You know, these days I am just seeing a new side to you that I did not even know you possessed" i laughed " I never knew you could be so desperate and persistent when you do not get you way"
"Yes, I did not even know I could be like this" Anthony chuckled "You know what, I do not even care that you keep on rejecting my proposals, you know why?" I hummed biting back my smile
"Because I am going to keep on insisting and insisting until you give in. I am going to pursue you, bring you flowers and properly court you. I will even get on my knees if you want. I will make a fool out myself in front of everyone. Because you are worth it" Anthony breathed out
I smile before wrapping my arms around his shoulders and pulling him into a kiss. He pulled me even closer, not even letting go when I went to pull back. I pulled away, smiling mischievously.
"Then go ahead, Viscount Bridgerton. I will be waiting. Let us see if you do manage to make me accept your proposal"
I give him one last kiss before walking away.
It is never a crime to make a man chase after you after all.
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Tales of a Heart ▪︎ Anthony Bridgerton
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