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You might have noticed, that I have been slowing down quite a bit on here, but that does not mean i'm going away, or im stopping my stories. I have been on Wattpad a lot recently, so I'll probably reupload my on-going multi chapter stories to my account there, (bettyslilcrazy). I will also transfer over my reader insert stories, and delete them from my account here. I have a few stories over there, one of my favorites being Panic Room, its not a fic, you'll have to see for yourself, but i'd love for you to check it out!
And for everyone saying "i thought you quit!" I forget if I addressed this, probably did, but I'll say it again i guess, no. I am not quitting this story, I would not be the writer I am now if it weren't for this story, you have all shown me such kindness and love, and support, and for that I am forever grateful, thank you all so much! I would love to keep you all around!
FloofiestLaurens (39): lol thank you! I had to throw it in there!
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Next update will likely be me redoing "The Adams Administration" btw. (and then "Congratulations"!)
((if i underline anything, its thoughts or flashbacks, normally i'd italicize it, but I kind of can't with this one…))
Chapter forty-one: The Reynolds Pamphlet
The Reynolds Pamphlet
Eliza bit the inside of her lip.
Have you read this?
She cringed and squeezed her eyes shut.
Alexander Hamilton had a torrid affair-
Tears poured down her cheeks and splotched the paper, clutched in her hand. A candle sat on the dresser across the room. "How could i be so STUPID?" she asked herself. Thunder crashed outside, but she paid it no mind. She grabbed the candle, and used the flame to start the fireplace beside her. She reread the letter he had written her seven years ago. In the midst of all of this. Betsey, I miss you deeply she tore that line off the letter and fed it to the flames. My heart saddens with each day I do not see your face, or the bright eyes of our children.
And he wrote it down right there
She let out a cry and stuffed the whole paper in the mouth of the hungry beast. She reached for another one. Betsey, I cannot wait for you to be mine. My heart bursts at the thought alone, I long for your warm embrace and kind smile. These things are rare here in the dirty trench we call a path to freedom. She glanced at the date, even though she didn't need to. It was the July before their wedding, Alexander had been taken from her side to fight once again. Anger boiled up inside of her as she realized that he could have taken any one of these letters, changed the names, and send it off to Maria. She sobbed and dropped it to her begging pet.
Highlights!
"Am I not enough?" She called, staring deep into the dancing flames, "Are WE not enough?"
She heard footsteps hesitantly walk down the hall and stop in front of the door. "I do not want to see you!" She yelled, glancing at another letter before tossing it.
"I-" Alexander started, then his footsteps echoed back down the hall.
"The charge against me
Is a connection with one
James Reynolds!
"Where?" She asked herself "Where Lord? Where have I messed up? Where have I proven myself unworthy? Where have I failed? Tell me, where will I find it within myself to forgive him like the good Christian Mama raised? Where can I find the strength?" She cried out throwing a handful at the fire. The dancing flames were mesmerizing. She let her tears roll down her face, and onto her hands. "Where?"
For purposes of
Improper speculation
Alexander felt Eliza shaking. He looked to see a tear rolling down her clutched his shirt tighter, and cried into it.
Philip and his siblings, along with Theodosia, glanced over. Alex placed a kiss on her head. William stood to walk over to his mother, but Alex shook his head.
William walked up to his mother anyway, he placed a slobbery kiss on her forehead,before Eliza wrapped her arms around him and rocked him back and forth.
My real crime is an
Amorous connection with his wife
For a considerable time
With his knowing consent
Damn!
"Betsey," He took her hand and kissed it."Betsey, you don't have to stay here."
She shook her head and cuddled back into him, William trotted off to rejoin his brothers.
"I had frequent meetings with her
Most of them at my own house."
At his own house!
At his own house!
Damn!
"Mrs. Hamilton with our children being absent
At the mention of her and her children, she shook a little again.
On a visit to her father."
No…
Boooo!
Have you read this?
Peggy came and sat in front of Eliza, who almost collapsed in her arms.
"Shh.. there there, Eliza. You were able to forgive and forget, you are strong and amazing for that. It's something I couldn't of done." She whispered.
Well, he's never gon' be President now
Never gon' be President now
Well, he's never gon' be President now
Never gon' be President now
He's never gon' be President now
Never gon' be President now
"Well, Jimmy-
(Why do I want to call him Jimmy John?)
-I can't say anything." Thomas sighed, glancing at Eliza.
James followed his glance. "Agreed. Perhaps your commentary could be useful later.
"Or never!" Angelica called.
That's one less thing to worry about
That's one less thing to worry about!
I came as soon as I heard
What?
Angelica-
All the way from London?!
Damn
Angelica, thank God
Someone who understands what I'm
Struggling here to do-
Peggy held Eliza tighter. "Come on. You can't stay in here right now."
"No." Eliza wiped her face and took a deep breath. "I'm staying,"
Peggy, being Peggy, knew there is no use to argue with Eliza being Eliza. So she just nodded.
I'm not here for you
Oooooh!
"Damn right I'm not!" Angelica snapped.
Eliza smiled.
I know my sister like I know my own mind
You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind
Eliza glanced at Angelica.
I love my sister more than anything in this life
I will choose her happiness over mine every time
"I do. I always have." Angelica mouthed.
Put what we had aside
I'm standing at her side
"Thank you." She mouthed back.
You could never be satisfied
God, I hope you're satisfied
Well, he's never gon' be President now
Well, he's never gon' be President now
Well, he's never gon' be President now
That's one less thing to worry about.
"Am I wrong though" Thomas asked.
Washington glared at him.
"Alright fine, maybe it was a bit much, but what can I say? He can't steal my- WAIT"
Alex glanced up at the stage. Almost everyone laughed when they saw King George III strut across the stage, throwing pamphlets like the others. It confused and angered Alex that he was there, but at least it made Eliza and Peggy smile.
Hey!
At least he was honest with our money!
Well he's never gon' be President now
Well he's never gon' be President now
Hey!
At least he was honest with our money!
That's one less thing to worry about.
That's one less thing to worry about!
The Reynolds Pamphlet
Eliza peeled herself from Peggy and smiled. "Thank you." She said, straightening her hair again.
Have you read this?
You ever see somebody ruin their own life?
His poor wife
"You good?" Peggy asked.
Eliza hugged her sister. "You're too good to me, Peggy, thank you."
"Of course!" She smiled, before leaving to sit next to Stephen.