Your family has been friends with the Bridgertons since before you were born. They were considered family. You’ve grown up with them you’re entire life, Eloise and her attemptive novel writing, Benedict’s art, Francesca’s preference of privacy, Colin and his constant travels, Gregory and Hyacinth’s first steps, Daphne raising you as if you were her family, and a crush on Anthony you have had on him since you were young.

When your parents asked if you were alright with Anthony accompanying you to The Queen’s lunch, you couldn’t say no. Anthony’s accompanied you to events before, you were both the eldest of your families. Best friends going to dances and garden parties together was something Lady Whistledown enjoyed to write about the night after events he accompanied you to. Something that made you question if your feelings for Anthony Bridgerton ever truly did go away

Walking into Aubrey Hall, you stand in the hallway waiting for Anthony and the others to come downstairs. Nervously fixing your outfit in the process