ɪ ᴡᴀɴɴᴀ ʙᴇ ʏᴏᴜʀs ~ Bridgerton / Enola Holmes

Chapter 18

Y/N'S POV:

It was the next morning and I woke up excitedly as ever for today as today was the art gallery where they would be show casting many paintings along with William's as well. I got out of bed and quickly got dressed with the assistance of Rose and made my way downstairs to the drawing room where I waited patiently for the carriage to arrive.

While waiting, I practiced my pianoforte while Eloise read the latest Whistledown article for Francesca and I.

"There appears to be a new eye catching figure at the ball last night who seems to be known as William Clinton, he-..." She read but I quickly interrupted her.

"Wait pardon!" I exclaimed shock to here William's name in the article.

"Wow! He has gotten attention rather quickly" Francesca chuckled going back to her sewing.

"It says here that he was catching the eyes of many young girls last night" Eloise told me.

"But-...that was like his first ball?" I questioned at the situation.

"Well....I mean he did have a grand entrance. When he arrived all eyes were on him, like he was this magnificent creature" Eloise laughed.

"I guess you're right" I responded until I heard a loud shout from Mother.

"The carriage is here girls!" She said and my sister's and I rushed outside.

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We arrived at the venue if the gallery and made our way out the carriage. I walked with my sisters looking out for either Tewkesbury or William but none of them were in sight. I walked some more keeping a look out, until I finally spotted William. He was surrounded by a bunch of girls making it hard for him to see me and for myself to see him. I didn't want to interrupt his "swarm" so I kept my distance.

In less than 5 seconds he finally spotted me excusing himself from the girls walking over to me. He tried to catch his breath which made me giggle.

"A bit busy huh?" I chuckled.

"Uh....not really" He hesitated flashing smile.

"Have you seen it?" I asked him wondering if he saw the article.

"Saw what?" He questioned furrowing his eyebrows.

"The Whistledown article, you were included in today's brochure" I told him and he looked shocked.

"Really? What did it say? Was it about my paintings in the gallery today?" He asked excitedly that his paintings were getting recognition but sadly, that wasn't the answer.

"Well....not technically. It said that you were eye catching to all the girls" I smirked at him playfully.

"Oh stop it" He slightly blushed.

"Stop what?" I heard someone say and I turned to see Tewkesbury and we both greeted him.

"Oh William, have you seen the latest-" Tewkesbury started.

"Yeah" William and I said in unison then we all laughed at the coincidence.

"Anyways...let's watch some magnificent art shall we?" I said looking at them and they both nodded locking their arms with mine as I stood between them.

We entered the the gallery to be surrounded by hundreds of paintings all over the walls. Not one empty spot can be seen in sight.

"Woah" I said amazed at the artworks.

"I know right" Tewkesbury said.

"Let's see if we find any of William's art" Tewkesbury continued and we walked around the room for a bit until we spotted Eloise and Penelope.

"Sister, what brings you here?" Eloise said.

"I'm just doing the same duties as you, looking at paintings" I said in an obvious tone.

"Fair point" She nodded.

"Uh...by chance have you seen any paintings labeled "William Clinton"" I asked looking on the wall.

"Ofcourse, certainly. Look in the room down the hall to your right I assume"

"Thank you so much" William thanked Eloise.

"Yeah...no problem." Eloise responded looking weirdly at William's excited face. I mean how could he not be excited, his work is being displayed to hundreds of people.

We walked into the room and each of us began looking on a wall.

"Guys I think I found it" I heard Tewkesbury say and William and I both walked to his direction.

"This is it." William smiled feeling accomplished by his work.

"It looks really good, it deserves to be here" I smiled at him reassuringly so did Tewkesbury.

"Thank you guys" William responded.

"Oh-...guys I'll be right back, I think my uncle is calling me, meet you guys later" William said leaving Tewkesbury and I in the lonely room.

Tewkesbury and I just looked around the walls admiring the art in a comfortable silence until he broke it.

"Well William looks ecstatic" He laughed and I did as well remembering his happy face.

"You can't blame him, I would've been really excited to experience the same thing" I responded walking over to him while he watched a large painting, probably the largest in the room.

"You're right. He cleans up nice" Tewkesbury said.

"Considering that he was able to catch Whistledown's attention, as well as a group of ladies" He continued and I laughed.

"He's a charm" I smiled.

"So what do you admire so much about this painting your grace" I said turning my head to the picture. It was a painting of a couple dancing in a large field of grass on a sunny day near an lake.

"Not quite sure, it's just....unique I suppose. What do you think?" He said looking at me then back to the piece.

"Uh...well...." I started trying to find some words for the painting.

"All the other's seem ratherly similar, but this one is....different" I said closely staring at the details.

"I live in a small cottage in the middle of nowhere, no contact with anyone....Just me" I started slowly melting my gaze into the picture imaging myself in the scene.

"I walk outside on a late afternoon...the sun is setting.....only to meet the love of my life awaiting on my presence" I continued.

"He notices me.....plays a soft tune on the record player.....wiping the fly away hair from my eyes..." I said feeling the soft gaze of Tewkesbury on me.

"He holds my hips...and I hold his shoulder as we bring our bodies closer to each other..." I don't know what became of me when describing the photo, my hand slowly moved across to Tewkesbury as I continued.

"We sway side to side...no distractions...not a soul.....just us...and our love" I finished then I felt a soft finger touch mine. Without looking I knew it was Tewkesbury. We slowly combined our fingers together until I felt a tingly sensation in me.

We fully held hands then turned to look at each other with our eyes locked in each other's gaze. He placed his hand on my waist and took a step closer to me. I followed his steps and did the same. He looked down onto me, bringing his head closer to mine.

"Hey guys!" We heard and quickly stepped away from each other. I looked to see William at the door and Tewkesbury cleared his throat.

"Can help me out here so I look like I'm busy? These girls are....how do I put this....atrocious" He said and I giggled at his annoyed expression of him getting bothered.

"We're coming" Tewkesbury responded while he laughed. William left and Tewkesbury both looked at each other and took one last laughter before we left the room.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:
I'm so sorry I haven't been active. Last week and this week, I had a test everyday. I apologize😭.

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