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calling with archibald hastingston
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"Mmm, perhaps I would.” Adeline paused, pretending to think, before she mischievously smiled,“Or perhaps I would join allies with my brother and kick your butt for trying to take me away again.” She said as she playfully jumped on Archie, landing light punches on his shoulders and stomach while making sure to not actually hurt him, though due to her petite frame, there was a high possibility that Archie could hardly feel her punches. Adeline enjoyed the comfort of being able to let loose and embrace her playful side with Archie, casting aside the expectations placed on her to conform to societal norms of proper behavior. Shortly after, she came to a stop, and, upon realizing her position atop him, Adeline’s face flushed with embarrassment. Quickly, she rose to her feet and turned away from Archie, attempting to regain her composure.
“Uh, would you like some scotch?” She offered as she turned back to face him with a shy innocent smile, ignoring any possible awkwardness between them
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Hearing his response and seeing his seriousness, Adeline met his eyes and nodded, letting him know she understood. He was correct in saying the heart had its own pace, which made her question whether she would actually meet someone with whom she would truly connect and fall in love this season instead of giving in to social pressure to find a suitable partner and marry the knot at the end of the season because she was the “diamond.” Her whole attention was caught when he began mentioning waiting for something or someone and how timing was never right. Once again, the thought came into her mind that perhaps she was the reason he had not been married yet; could it be that he had felt the same way as she did all those years ago? Adeline felt a sense of uncertainty, wondering if she was simply imagining things and reading too much into the situation.
“I will always worry for you, Archie. Of all the years we have known each other, I have always wished for you to be happy.” And she meant that dearly, even if it meant he would be happy with someone else. Whoever Archie chose to be his wife, Adeline knew he would be in good hands. “I am certain whoever this lady is you are waiting for is very special, especially for her to catch the attention of Mr. Archibald Hastingston." She playfully teased, emphasizing the way she said his name to lighten the mood.
“As for me, well, like any other woman’s dream, I danced with the prince last night, and yes, he was charming, but perhaps I did not make a great impression as he has not come visit me today. Speaking of which, I must tell you, you might find it as surprising as me when I tell you that my first visitor was Lord Davis, which I am sure you are well aware of." Adeline recalled a bit of her encounter with Harrison; although it had started as an unpleasant visit, she remembered the promise she made to him, but she soon began to feel as if perhaps it was a mistake. She couldn’t help but wonder if Harrison was being honest when he swore of his good intentions with her and his desire to be an amazing husband for her.
“He seemed sincere, but you and I both know his reputation with the ladies in the ton.” Although she hated to admit it, Adeline would hear about all the gossip in the town, so she knew very well about Harrison’s reputation, especially when Orpheus would come around and they would drink tea together. If she had not been caught up with the gossip of others, he made sure to keep her updated, which ended up with the two talking almost until midnight, and then there was Archie, who also knew everything about everyone, and although they never truly sat and gossiped with each other, there were moments where their conversations led in that direction. “I also had other visitors, but those were very unpleasant, so honestly, I would say that having you visit me has been the highlight of my day."
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