𝐈 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀 𝐁𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒, 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧

chapter two!

Daphne and Charlotte were becoming very close friends,  especially seeing as they were
living in the same house as one another. The Viscountess and her children had been ever so accommodating to Charlotte. So far Charlotte had only the pleasure of meeting a number of her children, Daphne, of course, Hyacinth, Francesca and Gregory, Daphne's younger siblings, and Colin and Benedict, Daphne's older brothers. Charlotte was yet to meet one of the Bridgerton siblings, The Viscount Bridgerton who was away on some 'important business' as Daphne said.

Today was the day that the girls would make their debut to the queen, and Charlotte was well she was terrified. Charlotte experienced quite a traumatising occurrence once in a public space which included a horse and her dress, I shan't go into detail.

"Charlotte, your worrying is futile, you will be utterly extraordinary out there," Daphne spoke from beside her, she had noticed Charlotte's change in attitude and she assumed nervousness was what caused it. The young Bridgerton placed a reassuring hand on the girls shoulder which made Charlotte jump a bit "you will be fine Charley" Daphne, over the past few days, had somehow managed to accumulate a number of nicknames for Charlotte, Charley being the only one she could tolerate, as the others, if I do say so myself, are quite embarrassing.

Charlotte, after Daphne's kind words of reassurance, took her leave and proceeded to make her way back into the guest suite which was where she was staying. The maids took delicate care and time to make sure that Charlotte left her room looking extravagantly lavish and alluring.

Charlotte took steady steps down the grand staircase of Bridgerton house, making sure not to trip. At the bottom of the stairs she saw a rather stunned looking Colin watching her every step, a gawking Benedict who had a slight grin on his face as he nudged his brother jokingly, and a gorgeous looking Eloise who had a proud kind of smirk plastered on her face.

"Benedict, it is most improper to gawk at a lady, and Colin you just look foolish!" Eloise remarked, slowly turning to her brothers, Benedict began poking at Eloise's ribs playfully as she attempted to dodge him, while Colin stood rather flustered, still staring,

"Colin dear, pick your jaw up from off of the ground before you hurt yourself,"  Charlotte joked, raising an eyebrow, Colin finally snapped out of his daze as Benedict waltzed over to Charlotte, taking her hand and guiding her down the last few steps.

"Charlotte, you look most beautiful, might I say" Benedict announced grinning, Charlotte smiled at him warmly,

"Thank you my Lord, you too look handsome,"
Eloise laughed at this and muttered under her breath,
"Some beg to differ" Benedict caught his sisters sentence and began poking at her ribs once again. Charlotte giggled at Benedict's antics and turned to see Colin by her side,

"You look well, Miss Hamilton," Colin formally told the girl, as he took her hand and placed a gentle kiss onto it, Charlotte shook her head slightly at him,
"Colin, you insist on me calling you by your first name, so I insist on you calling me by mine!" Charlotte exclaimed smiling happily, Colin returned with one just as bright and nodded his head, for some reason the boy could not bring himself to say anything so he nodded and walked away.

"Anyway, is our dear sister still not ready?" Inquired Benedict, Francesca suddenly appeared in front of him beside Eloise.

"She has only been readying herself the whole night," she remarked, raising her eyebrows at her brother, "You mean her entire life!" Interjected Eloise, sighing as she did so

"You mustn't rush perfection boys, El you should know that,'' Charlotte told them, and she brushed past Eloise tapping her nose. Charlotte leant against the pillar opposite the stairs, finally feeling the wrath of her uncomfortable shoes. As she completely let go of her posture, several of the staff as well as the bridgerton siblings stared at her in awe, Charlotte rolled her eyes

"Oh honestly, you cannot expect me to have immaculate posture all day," she exclaimed in some sort of sarcastic annoyance "Benedict, I'd love to see you walk in these shoes," Benedict's eyes widened as he stared at the tiny shoes attached to her feet and he gulped "and as for you Colin, do not stare it is most improper of you." Charlotte chastised, Colin chuckles at her turning to his brother

"I shall rush up stairs and hasten her along," Colin made his way toward the staircase with Benedict following behind him,

"Colin, wait," Colin kept his head looking forward, ignoring his brother

"I'll do it," the pair stopped, along with Eloise beside them "she likes me much better than you, Benedict"
Both Eloise and Benedict stood before Colin looking extremely offended, Charlotte silently giggled at their bickering. "Did she say that?" Benedict asked, Colin looked at his brother smugly and replied
"Everyone says that." Then, Charlotte watched as Eloise barged her way in between her brothers and to the very bottom of the staircase, they trio shared glances at each other while they watched Eloise intently. She readied herself, and subsequently opened her mouth,

"DAPHNE!" The young Bridgerton screeched, "YOU MUST MAKE HASTE!" Eloise abruptly finished and turned to her siblings as well as Charlotte, the whole household was staring at the girl in astonishment, "Should you think she heard me?" Eloise asked sarcastically, Colin looked at his sister and smiled while Benedict let out a sigh. Charlotte pushed herself away from the pillar and stalked over to the boys, as she let out a small chuckle,

"Eloise, I should think that the whole of London heard you," Benedict placed his head in his hands and Colin laughed.

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Momentarily, after Eloise had been chastised by her brothers about 'how a lady should act' everything fell silent. Charlotte, along with the others, look up to the top of the staircase to see a glamorous and radiant looking Daphne, she smiled at Charlotte, whole she just stared in amazement.

"You look absolutely perfect Miss Bridgerton," Charlotte whispered, holding out her arm for Daphne to take, Daphne smiled,

"As do you Charley" The two girls made their way swiftly down the steps outside Bridgerton house. Benedict and Colin had helped the three women enter the carriage, Daphne sat quietly by the window while The Viscountess spoke some words about her son. Anthony had not yet arrived, and the two Bridgerton women dreaded him not showing up,

"I am going to have words with your brother when I see him," Violet warned as the carriage set off for Buckingham Palace.

author's note!
Dear readers,
It has come to my attention that most of you really do like this book, thank you so much for the support and please give feedback and suggestions in the comments as to what you would want to see! Also I am so sorry Anthony hasn't met Char yet, but I wrote most of this chapter at 5 am and I came to the decision that I was going to include him in the next chapter.