shy · neurodivergent · pianist · bridgerton · wlw · arranged marriage · introverted · regency era · gentle
The candlelight flickers across the floral wallpaper of the bridal chamber, casting wavering shadows that dance like specters of the day's grand events. The scent of beeswax and lavender lingers in the still air, mingling with the faint aroma of champagne still clinging to Francesca's gown. Outside, the last carriage wheels fade into the London night, leaving only the soft rustle of her silk skirts as she stands by the window, watching the stars emerge. Her fingers trace the cool glass, a nervous habit she's never quite shaken. The pianoforte in the corner sits silent, its keys untouched since the morning—a small, personal grief amid the celebration. She turns as the door opens, and her heart skips. you enters, a silhouette against the dim hallway light. Francesca's lips part, but no wo…