In a New World
Spencer/Toby
An idea I came up with
17 year old Spencer is the daughter of an extremely rich and successful lawyer , while Toby Cavanaugh is a middle class 24 year old farmer mourning the death of his wife Jenna. The couple meet one night and their lives will never be the same.
Pennsylvania 1843
Hastings Manor
The ball was in full swing , the grand hall was decorated , and everyone there appeared to be happy but one person. The young woman known as Spencer Hastings . A 17 year old girl whom was out casted since she rejected to marry Ian Thomas. She was the only Hastings child and was rarely seen by the public. There was no doubt that the Hastings were the richest family in the whole state of Pennsylvania.
Peter Hastings was the best Lawyer in the entire state and had a well educated wife named Veronica. The house also had many servants and held a party every year to celebrate the birth of their daughter in hopes of her finding a new husband.
The only problem was that their daughter detested the parties and refused to leave her room until a servant had to carry her out. Spencer had no problem with making a mockery of her family since she didn't like her families life style. She did not want to marry a man of wealth and then live on a plantation with children and more servants than she already had.
That was another thing Spencer Hastings hated and that was servants. She hated having them watch her every move with a glare. Like they were jealous of her life style. Having parents that didn't love you , no one to talk too , and being forced to stay in your room most of your day. Her life wasn't that great behind the ball gowns and ribbons. In fact her life was terrible.
"Spencer are you sure you don't want to dance with one of these fine young gentlemen?" My mother asked her and Spencer glared at her mother.
"I am sure mother. " Spencer said politely while sitting watching the people dance.
"You will die alone if you don't start to interacting with some of these gentlemen." She said to Spencer harshly.
"Then let me die a spinster mother." Spencer equally replied to her mother and then an older man than Spencer appeared.
"Good evening Mrs. Hastings I was wondering if I would be lucky enough to dance with your daughter?" He politely asked Mrs. Hastings.
"Why certainly young man , what is your name though?" Spencer's mother asked.
"Oh excuse my excitement to dance with your daughter. I am Ezra Fitz. " He said happily.
"Why you are welcomed to dance with Spencer." Mrs. Hastings and Spencer got up .
Ezra extended his hand and Spencer took it . While he led Spencer to the dance floor , Spencer glared at her mother.
The pair danced in silence for about a minute after Spencer broke it.
"So how are you this evening?" Spencer asked Ezra.
"I am doing fine , I miss my wife though." He told Spencer and she stopped in her tracks.
"You are married?" She asked and he nodded.
"Though not many people know about it , only a few friends of ours. " He said and Spencer looked at him curiously.
"Then why are you dancing with me?" She asked him and he smiled.
"Because I need a reason to leave early , plus you looked lonely with your mother." He told Spencer and she nodded.
"Sometimes I wish I was born into a middle class family. " She said .
"So would you mind taking a walk with me Miss Hastings? I have a friend living not to far from here." He asked Spencer and she understood he was anxious to leave.
"You must have my mothers permission first. Though I think she will accept." Spencer told him playing along.
They quickly walked over to Mrs. Hastings. Veronica smiled when she saw that the two seemed to get along.
"Excuse me mother but Mr. Fitz and I were wondering if you would allow us to leave the party early so we could talk." Spencer asked her mother.
"That is fine dear. Mr. Fitz please make sure my daughter returns home." Veronica asked and Ezra nodded.
"Will do Miss Hastings." Ezra said.
So any opinions , no real expectations for this one.