(AN: I hope that you all enjoyed chapter nine, and yes for those who are wondering, O'Hara will be rather stupid. For obsessed-1 I had read your story of Tavington being attacked by toddlers, I forgot the name of that one toddler so I really didn't know That Lillian's name was so close. I have a friend named Lillian, so there's my explanation.)
Ch 10 (two days later)
Anita and William had been invited to dine with O'Hara and Cornwallis. This was Anita's first day out of the room since the spat in the gardens.
Ebony was watching Lillian, while they dined. Anita and William walked down the hall to the dining hall.
" Do not speak of the incident tonight." William whispered to her.
People had been spreading rumors about what she and Bordon could have yelling about. Some said it was money, others suspected they were still seeing each other. They walked into the room and were greeted by O'Hara and Cornwallis.
" Lady Tavington." Cornwallis smiled kissing her hand lightly.
O'Hara did the same, both gentlemen merely nodded to William. O'Hara pulled out a seat for Anita.
" Thank you, General." She smiled meekly.
" You're, more than welcome my lady." He replied.
He moved to sit across from her. William sat on her right.
" How have you been fairing lately Lady Tavington? " Cornwallis asked as the servants' poured wine.
" Fine my Lord." she answered.
O'Hara Gazed at her intently from the other side of the table.
William glared at him darkly and O'Hara adverted his attention to his plate.
Anita gave a small smile to her husband who relaxed a bit.
" Well yes, the real reason I asked you here was because of your father." Cornwallis said.
" My father?" Anita asked.
" Yes, He was in a battle today, I'm afraid he was injured and must rest for several weeks."
" Why did no one tell me?" she asked
" They were ordered not to say anything," Tavington replied.
" Yes, but he is my father!" she snapped.
" We didn't want you to be worried after the incident, a couple of days ago." O'Hara cut in.
Tavington turned and glared at him. Cornwallis gave him a disapproving look and Anita bowed her head. She looked up at him with humility in her eyes.
" Do you know what it's is like to go and have everyone whisper behind your back about absolutely nothing? For your information, I wasn't doing anything wrong! Captain Bordon accused me of an action which I did not do, and now my whole family is suffering for it." She snapped. She stood up and threw her napkin down on her chair.
" Good evening Gentlemen." And with that she walked out of the room.
Tavington sat there stock-still and looked at O'Hara and gave him a disgusted look before he left to go after Anita.
"Anita," he said calling after her.
"What!" she cried, turning around sharply.
"You're going to have to excuse that ass O'Hara," he said simply. "He never knows what he's talking about and never shuts up."
Anita's expression did not change.
"Please, come back and eat," he asked.
"Why didn't you tell me about my father being injured?" Anita asked again. "And a couple of days ago, at that! You are my husband…why do you hide things from me?"
She was shocked she had said that because she was totally against the marriage in the beginning. William hesitated
" Even though it may not seem like it at times I do care for you Anita, I have to care about you sometimes!" he said.
" Oh really?" she asked in mock surprise.
" Would you stop it, your being childish." He said.
" Leave me be! I 'm not hungry." And she stormed away from him.
He chased after her once again. Catching her hand her turned her around.
" If your going I'm coming too." He stated.
" No you're not!"
" Yes I am" he hissed.
" Go away!" she yanked her hand away.
" Fine I'm going- back to our room." He smirked
" What! You can't do that!"
" Of course I can. Remember it was my room before you moved in?"
" Wha- Oh fine you can come." She said defeated.
William gave her a confident grin and walked ahead. Suddenly Anita caught up and whacked him on the back the head.
" You can come if you can beat me!" she cried and ran ahead.
" What!" he asked then started to run.
She was actually running pretty fast for a woman in a dress and heels.
Then suddenly he sprinted ahead of her and touched the door first.
" I win."
She pushed him and grabbed the doorknob. He shoved her back.
" Excuse me Colonel!" she said.
" No Excuse me Lady Tavington." He said
They were getting close to each other. She looked up at him, and smiled.
" Thank you, for getting O'Hara eyes off of me."
William didn't do anything but kiss her softly.
" Y ou're welcome."