Page 53 of A Duke's Wicked Secret
“I actually brought them a sample of my writing with that written on the note so that they could match it as closely as possible. I am so happy they were able to match it so well!”
“Ahh, speaking of time, perfect timing, we are here!” Theo announced as the chaise stopped.
Penelope had been so preoccupied with the gifts she had forgotten all about where they were headed. When she stepped out, she instantly knew where they were.
This was the Davenport estate. It was one of the closest estates to Theo’s, and as they stepped out, Georgina came out in jubilation.
“Oh, Pen! I am so happy to see you. Alexander did not tell me till just now that the two of you were coming. He allowed me to lament all morning about how I was so disappointed that I would not get to see you once more before your travels!”
Penelope shared a sweet embrace with her dearest friend and answered saying, “Neither did Theo! I am so happy they thought out this plan for us to see one another.”
“Well, we both knew that you ladies would need one more farewell before being apart for so long.” Alexander laughed as he walked out to join them all.
Georgina wrapped her arms around him before slapping him fun lovingly on his shoulder. “Still, it was very wicked of you to let me suffer for so long this morning and not to say a word the entire time!”
“Would you both like to come in? We were just sitting down to breakfast? Prey, come and join us!” Alexander offered.
“We have already eaten and sadly really must be on our way. We have a long journey ahead of us before we stop for the day. But thank you for the kind offer, my friend!” Theo said as he shook Alexander’s hand heartily.
“Oh, how will I ever manage for so long without you, Penelope? I do not think we have ever been separated for so long since we first met as tiny girls!”
“I do not think we have, but the two of you will have a wonderful time in Bath, I am sure. And I will write very often, I promise,” Penelope stated.
“All right, well, you both take care and know you shall be gravely missed until …” Georgina choked on her words, unable to finish her sentence.
“Oh, Georgie, do not cry!” Penelope said with tears forming in her own eyes as she hugged her friend once more. “We will be back before you know it!”
Georgina pulled herself together and cleared her throat before saying, “Yes of course. It is going to be wonderful. I cannot wait to see all the things you bring back from all the wonderful places you will go and see. Take it all in and enjoy every moment of it, you two!”
After one last hug, Penelope and Theo climbed up in their chaise and waved out the window to their two very best friends as they headed down the road towards their first trip together as The Duke and Duchess of Winchester.
THE END
