(Y/n) (L/n) is the daughter of a rich jewel company owner in New York. Her father sends a proposal to the mother of the Schuyler brothers: He will give her half of the company, but you must marry her sons shortly after.
She agrees to the proposal a...
A month had passed with no word from any of the boys. Mr. Jefferson would be arriving later today. My baby bump, luckily, hadn't gotten a lot bigger. I was worried for the boys since news of Washington sending Alexander home had spread around.
I knew Mr. Jefferson wasn't after my heart, but my father's company. But I'd have to suck it up for the sake of my child.
I made myself presentable and waited. After 30 minutes, there was a knock. I opened the door, "It's nice to see you again, Mr. Jefferson." We went to the sitting room. He spoke, "Has there been any word?" I sighed, "No. I fear the worst, but a deal is a deal." He took the ring out of his pocket, "May I?" I removed the other ring and allowed him to slip on the new one. I looked at it.
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It was beautiful, but it weighed me down. He spoke, "And call me Thomas darling. Now, we should get going to Monticello. I'll send a servant for your things." I nodded, "Of course. Let's."
A few minutes later, I found myself in a carriage, watching the manor fade into the distance. The ride to Monticello went by quickly.
As we approached, I spotted servants tending to the plants while others flitted about here and there. The carriage came to a stop. Thomas stepped out and helped me out. He led me inside. The manor was beautiful and big, but it didn't feel like a home. He showed me to a room before leaving me alone. I memorized the way to my room and headed back to the carriage. I spoke to the driver, "Take me into town please." They nodded, "Of course, Mrs. Jefferson."
After I got into town, I walked and did a bit of window shopping. Suddenly, I bumped into someone's chest. I stepped back, "I'm sorry, si-!" I looked up, "Alexander." He spoke, "(Y/n)."
He continued, "How have you been?" We walked into a park and sat on a bench. I sighed, "I'm alright." He hummed, "From what I've heard around town, you're marrying Mr. Pompous in Purple?" I nodded, "...Yes. I fear my fiances are dead. I haven't heard from them in a month." He frowned, "Even if they are dead, why Jefferson? Why not me? I loved you since the beginning when the three of them broke your trust."
I scoffed, "I'm an (L/n). That'd elevate your status. I'd have to be naive to set that aside. Maybe that's why." He looked at me, "And Mr. Pompous won't be elevated? I don't think so." I spoke quietly, "It's not just about status. Thomas is after the company too, but promise you won't tell anyone what I'm going to tell you." He nodded, "Of course." I took a breath.
"I'm...pregnant."
He stared at me, not saying a word. Then, he finally spoke, "Does Jefferson know?" I shook my head, "No. If I marry him, I'll pretend it's his. I have to." He held my hand, "You don't. I have a little place in Harlem. Leave a letter for Jefferson saying that you left and went to the Carolinas or somewhere else." He continued, "He'll be in a meeting tonight. You can leave then." I sighed, "I'll think about it."
He smiled, "If you accept, I'll be waiting here." I stood, "Alright. I should be going. Goodbye, Alexander." I headed back to the carriage and went back to Monticello. Thomas stepped out of the house just as I arrived. I got out of the carriage. He spoke, "The servants have prepared dinner. I have a meeting, but I'll be back soon darling."
I quickly headed inside and up to my room. I watched the carriage pull away from the manor. The servants had brought my luggage up. I sat at the vanity, thinking. After a while, I made up my mind. I grabbed a piece of paper and some ink.
Dear Thomas,
I regret to inform you, that I cannot go through with our deal. It is by nothing you have done, but by my own volition. I am thankful for the opportunity you have presented to me, but I cannot stay here.
By the time you are reading this, I will already be out of Virginia. Please do not come looking for me. I have family in Georgia awaiting my arrival.
I truly hope you won't be too angry or upset.
Sincerely, (Y/n).
I rolled the letter up and sat it on the bed. The sun had set, the stars rising in the sky.
