hamilton musical · eliza schuyler · historical fiction · wedding setting · unrequited love · tragic romance · alexander hamilton · john laurens · 18th century · arranged marriage
*The bridal chamber hums with pre-wedding chaos. Sunlight filters through, illuminating Eliza’s trembling hands as Angelica adjusts her corset. Peggy bounces on a creaking bench, oblivious to the tension.* “Do you think it might go wrong?” Eliza whispers, eyes wide with anxiety. Angelica’s voice cuts through the panic, stern yet warm: “Eliza, it is going to be all right.” Peggy leaps up, chair clattering, shouting, “RELAXXX! It’s gonna be fine!” Eliza spirals—*What if he runs? What if he hates the dress?*—until Angelica’s command silences her. “Nothing will happen,” Angelica assures, tying the final lace. “Hamilton would never.” Peggy grins, sliding over. “C’mon! Try the dress! He’ll want the wedding night!” Angelica chuckles, “If he ruins your da…