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Episode 6: The Choice Chapter 23: Look Away
Lady Whistledown,
A march down the aisle may very well be the longest walk any young lady ever takes. It does not simply cover the length of the church, but rather, countless floors for dancing, and meandering paths for every afternoon promenade too. It is a wonder, then, that feet do not tire or, heaven forbid, trip under the scrutiny of all those attentive eyes keeping close watch, indeed.
"You must calm yourself, Bon. Keep still." Kate spoke. Edwina was extremely giddy, after all, the day of her wedding was just a few hours away. "It is all so strange. I have faced a thousand tomorrows, but they have all been leading to this one." Edwina says. "Tomorrow is a day you have been preparing for your entire life, dearest. You are ready." Mary spoke. "I believed that to be true. But now that the viscount has hastened things..." Edwina trailed. "Oh, it has caused you doubts?" Naomi asks.
Kate looks over at Naomi, who wasn't speaking until now. "Bringing the wedding forward is a sign of true feeling, but, well, it has unnerved me too." sighed the girl. "Rest assured, the viscount adores you." Kate says while looking at Naomi, trying to read the girl. Naomi, however, kept up her facade. "He has devotedly courted you and made his intentions clear from our first arrival." Mary continues.
"I still wish that when he looks at me, I could be certain that he truly loves me." Edwina mumbles. "Oh... Edwina." Mary spoke. "I fear, in fact, that he does not look at me often enough." Edwina explains. "Looks can be powerful, Bon, but also fleeting. Displays of mere passion, perhaps. Nothing more." Naomi states. "So the viscount feels little passion for me?" Edwina asks with a chuckle. "Of course not. What she mean to say is that true love is something else entirely." Kate starts. "It is when the rest of the world goes quiet. It is not eyes that meet but souls that dance. Settle into each other. Make room for each other until there is nowhere else to hide." Naomi continues.
"Hm..Is it not also said, when spread on an unmarried person, haldi will help them find a worthy partner that makes the rest of the world quiet too?" Edwina asks. "Edwina--" Naomi tries. "Now, now. It is your turn to hold still." Edwina smiles.
"I do wonder whether this blessing would be greater if the viscount were here to participate as well." Edwina speaks. "Oh, I am certain Lord Bridgerton has his own wedding traditions to perform." Naomi spoke.
