Eloise Featherington: Bridgerton

13| Jealousy hits

Eloise PoV:

By night we had visited opera hall, theatre and now we were looking for  a dinner place. It was a holiday so the streets were crowded and most of the places were booked. We were looking around in one of the restaurants for a table but by far we could not. Suddenly a young couple asked us to join them they had two  empty seats.

It was a German couple. The lady had red hair and looked really charming and a bit modern in her dressing and the man was dressing quite casually in a shirt he has a little beard. They looked nice. Pen looked at me for consent. I nodded. Then we went and grabbed a seat.

Pen: "Thank you. We could not find a table."

"Oh it's fine. How are you?" The lady replied with a sly smile on her face. I noticed that she was closely looking at Pen even in the presence of her man while Pen was unaware.

Pen: "We are doing good." He replied gently.

"How are you doing here?" This time the man questioned. While they both closely checked us out. For a moment I wanted to leave but my hunger did not let me.

Pen: "We are newly weds and we are here for our honeymoon."

"Uhm.. must be really fun." The girl looked at me this time meaningfully.

Pen: "Are you two perhaps married as well?"

"Nope totally available." She winked at Pen.

He stayed silent. He did not knew what to ask further. For the rest of the night the questions remain same. I could see the girl was interested in Pen and he was unaware. By the time of farewell they invited us to visit their place. They offered us to show us places. It was a convenient offer but for some reason I hated the girl. I could see Pen was smiling most of the time.

After changing and getting tucked in bed. I noticed that Pen was still inattentive even though I was silent but I never saw him like that. He was lying on the bed while I stood by the mirror brushing my hair.

"Pen!"

Pen: "Yes!" He suddenly came to his senses.

"What is wrong with you?" I asked rudely.

"Nothing. What happened?" He was staring at the roof. He was avoiding me and he has never done that.

"Do you think of me as a fool? You are constantly smiling and inattentive. Do you by chance like that lady?" I gave him a dead stare.

"No. I am in love with you of course I am just amazed."

"By what?"

"Her." He spoke idly.

"What?" I was shocked. I seriously hated it I did not know why.

"The way she asked me questions about myself. It was like she could see me. She complimented the changes in me I worked hard for. She made me feel a little special. It's my first time. She relieved me tomorrow I don't have to find places for you to visit. So tonight I can relax and feel good." He was flushed.

"Nice speech Pen. Why don't you feel good in your room then?" I shouted.

"Eloise I need to tell you something." He said seriously.

"What?" I questioned.

"When we were leaving she touched my chest for a second. It gave me chills. I think she offered something indecent. What should I do?"

"What? How indecent of her. We are not meeting them tomorrow." I clearly told him. I could feel burning in my veins.

"We will. It doesn't matter. By the way do you know all men of ton go around to slut houses except me. I am the only man who never had a woman."