Marriage was not what Tewkesbury expected to be discussing with his family for the past month. It started when he turned twenty but the past month has been all about finding him a wife.

It was late and he was hosting a party for his future entanglement but Tewkesbury hadn't even decided who to marry. The night only grew later which meant he'd have to a host of people just to figure out exactly that. Who he'd want to marry.

It felt too soon but he begged that this wouldn't be arranged and he only had the rest of the year to choose who to marry.

He wasn't having a good time beside his mother talking and talking to women and their families.

He was miserable. He didn't want to marry a single person in the room.

When he finally got a time alone he just looked at the flowers by the doors around the large house. Tewkesbury jumped when someone appeared behind him but his shock turned into delight.

"{{user}}! Goodness, you scared me. I didn't know you'd be here. I am surprised that you made it." There was a relief but also a hint of teasing in his tone.

This moment might be the only good thing about the party.