Angelica came back from upstairs with some china as Peggy and I were mixing some filling for pies. "Did Washington say who was coming back for dinner with him and Alexander?" I asked as I brushed a strand of hair behind my ear.
"George said that it was the Secretary of State coming with him and Alexander." She said as I started to stir the soup. I saw the carriage coming to the front of the house.
"Angie! I think they are here." I said as Angelica put the china on the counter next to me and ran out of the kitchen. I looked out the window and saw her running outside to meet them as I saw a man in a velvet purple suit as I looked back at Peggy. "Peggy, there is a man in a purple suit with Washington." I said as she and I started to serve soup. "That's weird." She said giggling as I heard Angelica walking in.
"Well, how about you gentlemen settle yourselves in the parlor while we finish preparing dinner?" Angelica asked as she walked back in.
"That is a grand idea, Thank you Angelica." Washington said as the voices became muffled.
"Who was that delightful little pink flower?" A man asked in an articulated Virginian accent as Peggy and I giggled.
"That is my future wife Angelica Schuyler. She is the light of my life." Washington said as Angelica blushed while she was cutting freshly baked bread.
"When are you due to marry?" Jefferson asked as I started to carry some of the bowls of soup on the large dining room table.
"We are due to get married in two days." Washington said as I cleared my throat as the three men turned to face me.
"Dinner is served." I said as I brushed my apron off.
"Mister. Jefferson, I would like for you to meet Elizabeth Schuyler." Washington said as Alexander smiled at me.
"Well. Missus. Elizabeth, it is very nice to meet you. My you take after your sister. You look absolutely stunning." Jefferson said jumping up from his chair to kiss my hand while he bowed. Alexander stiffened as I blushed bright red.
"It is very nice to meet you Mister. Jefferson but please call me Eliza." I said as Alexander stood up and I pulled my hand away from him. I walked back to the kitchen as the men sat down. I watched Peggy walk out of the kitchen with a bottle of wine and put it on the table as I started to eat some food as I heard Hercules walk in.
"I'm home." He said as Peggy ran back in and hugged him.
"Dinner is ready for you." Peggy said as I handed them two bowls of soup to them as Hercules smiled and gave her another small kiss on the lips.
"Any word from Lafayette or Laurens?" He asked as I shook my head.
"Nothing yet." I said as he nodded. "I don't like that Laurens went off on his own to free slaves… I'm worried that he is going get himself killed." I said as I bit my lip.
"Don't worry Liza. I think he will be fine." Angelica said as Alexander walked into the kitchen fuming.
"What is the matter?" I said as he grabbed the bottle of wine that Angelica and I have been drinking for dinner and drank the entire bottle.
"Alexander Hamilton!" I said surprised as he put the bottle down.
"I hate that damn Thomas Jefferson." He said wiping his mouth as I took the bottle from him.
"What is happening?" I asked as I crossed my arms.
"This man doesn't want us to take responsibility for our war. That cockroach wants to us not to assume the debt and establish a national bank." Alexander said as I shook my head.
"Well, how about I make your favorite dessert and that will be your reward for not tearing out his throat." I said as he nodded.
"Thank you." He said as he walked out of the kitchen and I started to cut the pie as I heard chairs being knocked over.
"Gentlemen please!" Washington demanded as I walked out of the kitchen and saw that chairs were knocked to the floor and Hercules was holding back Alexander.
"I think it is best Mister. Jefferson, for you to leave." Angelica said as she brushed her skirt off and looked very regal as I looked at her shocked and Jefferson stormed out.
"Hamilton a word." Washington said as Alexander scoffed and I started to clean up.
"What on earth happened." I asked Hercules as he picked up chairs.
"Jefferson said something as I walked in and Alexander told him to bend over and he will show him where his shoe fits. Nearly killed each other." Hercules said as I bit my lip.
"I will go talk to him." I said as I walked into the opposite parlor as Washington walked out leaving as I walked into parlor as he leaned against a chair as he looked down.
"Alexander, are you alright?" I asked as he looked up at me.
"I have so much work to do." He said as he walked past me and I looked at him shocked as I walked out.
"Eliza? What is it?" Angelica asked as I shook my head.
"Alexander… Something is going on with him.." I said as she put her hand on my arm.
"Talk to him." She said as I nodded.
"I will." I said as she smiled at me and I smiled back. "Well, tomorrow we have a wedding to prepare for. You get to meet all of these fancy officials and things like that." I said as she blushed.
"I know, I'm worried. What if I am not fancy enough for George? He is our president and the man that fought for our country. What if I don't match him statemen expectations." Angelica said worried as I looked at her.
"Angie, you looked so regal when you told Jefferson to leave. I think you will do just fine." I said as she sighed and nodded.
"I am going to go finish sewing the rest of my veil." I said as I nodded.
"Okay, I am going to talk to Alexander." I said as we walked upstairs and I knocked on Alexander's door and walked in.
"I'm busy." Alexander said as I walked over to his desk and I rested my hands on his shoulders. "I'm busy." He repeated as I bit my lip.
"What happened?" I asked again as he put his quill down.
"Jefferson is a piece of crap." Alexander said as I massage his shoulders.
"Alexander, don't say that." I said as he turned and faced me. "Alexander?" I asked confused as he grabbed a small black box.
"You know how I asked if someday that if I asked if I would marry you what you would say?" He asked as I nodded.
"Alexander do you want to change our lives?" I asked as he nodded and went to one knee.
"Elizabeth Schuyler will you please be my wife?" He asked as I started to shake. He looked at me worried as I fell to my knees in front of him.
"Of course." I whispered as he pulled me into a loving kiss as I felt him slip the ring onto my finger. "We need to wait till after the wedding to tell the others." I said as he nodded. "I love you." I said as he brushed my hair out of my face. "I need to get some rest. We have some much to do." I said as he helped me stand up. "I'll see you tomorrow." I said as I walked out and went to Peggy and I's room while I took my ring off. "What are you doing?" I asked as I saw her packing her trunk.
"Hercules proposed to me a while ago. Once the wedding for Angie and Washington. He and I are going to Manhattan. Back home to his little tailor shop." Peggy said as I looked at her shocked.
"Oh my Peggy. That's amazing." I said as I hugged her tightly. "The Schuyler Sisters are getting broken up…" I said softly as she looked at me.
"What do you mean? We are always going to be sisters forever." Peggy said confused as I pulled my ring out.
"Alexander and I are getting married." I said as she covered her mouth.
"We can't tell Angie till after the wedding." I said as she nodded.
"Of course." She said as I yawned. "We better get some rest." I said as she nodded.
"Okay." I said as I blew out my candle.
"Angie?" I called out knocking on her door as I walked in and stopped dead in my tracks. "Oh Angie you look amazing." I said covering my mouth as I looked at my older sister in her white wedding dress that Hercules made as she fluffed out her large white skirt as I picked up the tulle veil and started to pin it into her curls as she touched my hand.
"Eliza… I can't believe I am getting married." Angie said as I nodded.
"I know Angie and you look beautiful." I said as Peggy walked in her fanciest dark yellow dress as I finished helping Angelica with her necklace as she looked at us worried.
"Eliza, I pray you tell me what is bothering you and Peggy. I can see it in your eyes." Angelica said as I looked down.
"Angie, Peggy and I have something to confess to you." I said as Angelica looked at us worried.
"Peggy and I are engaged." I said as her eyes widen.
"What?" She asked shocked as I showed her my ring and Peggy showed her hers.
"When did these happened? Why didn't you tell me?" She asked as I sighed.
"Well, Alexander proposed the night Jefferson came for dinner." I said as Peggy looked down and fiddle with her hands.
"Well, Hercules proposed a week ago but you were already getting the wedding ready and we didn't want to ruin your big day Angelica. Please don't be upset..." Peggy said as she hugged us.
"I'm not upset. I'm so happy that I made the right choice and we all get to be happy." She said as she cupped each of our cheeks. "Now we better be going. We have a wedding to go do." She said as we giggled and we hurried out of the room. Peggy and I held her dress's slight train as we walked down the stairs and we walked to the door leading to the garden.
"Ready to change your life?" I asked as she nodded and Peggy and I took one of her arms each and we walked outside to the garden that was now beautifully decorated with candles and flowers. We looked down the aisle and saw Alexander fixing Washington's many medals from his service to our country as Lafayette sat adorn in his shiny navy blue and gold coat as Angie nudged me.
"When did Lafayette get here?" She asked as we shrugged our shoulders.
"Must have been a surprise." I said as Laurens got up from his chair to greet Hercules as I saw Burr talking to a much older woman who was clinging to his arm.
"Let's go." Angelica said as the wedding march stated and we walked her down the aisle. There were so many different faces of many people who we never have seen before as we made it to the end of the aisle. Peggy sat down next to Laurens and Hercules as I stood beside her and took her small bouquet of flowers while the priest cleared his throat and everyone settled in their seats to watch.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the face of this congregation, to join together this Man and this Woman in holy Matrimony; which is an honorable estate, instituted of God in the time of man's innocence, signifying unto us the mystical union that is betwixt Christ and his Church; which holy estate Christ adorned and beautified with his presence, and first miracle that he wrought, in Cana of Galilee; and is commended of Saint Paul to be honorable among all men: and therefore is not by any to be enterprise, nor taken in hand, unadvisedly, lightly, or wantonly, to satisfy men's carnal lusts and appetites, like brute beasts that have no understanding; but reverently, discreetly, advisedly, soberly, and in the fear of God; duly considering the causes for which Matrimony was ordained." The minster said as Washington beamed at Angelica in pride as I smiled at the two love birds widely. "Now General George Washington, will you have this Woman to be your wedded Wife, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor, and keep her in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep her only unto her, so long as you both shall live?" The Priest asked as Washington looked at my sister with a wide smile and looked back at the priest.
"I do." He said as the priest turned to face Angie, who was shaking in excitement.
"Now Miss. Angelica Schuyler, will you have this Man to be your wedded Husband, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? Wilt thou love him, comfort him, honor, and keep him in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all other, keep him only unto him, so long as you both shall live?" The priest asked Angelica as she nodded.
"I do." Angelica said proudly as Washington squeezed her hand.
"Does anyone object to this union of this two people. Speak now or forever hold your peace." The priest said as I closed my eyes and prayed to God no one would stand up.
"By the power vested in me by the power of God. I pronounce thee man and wife. You may now kiss your bride." The priest said as Washington pulled back her veil and pulled Angie close to him and kissed her softly in front of our as everyone clapped and cheered. I heard him whisper I love you as they slipped their wedding bands on their fingers. They then walked up the aisle, hand and hand into their new lives.
Hey Guys, Sorry for the delay of this chapter. I have been suffering from a horrible case of writers block. Forgive me please! Hope you all enjoyed this!