Kathani.
Kathani returned home from Queen's diamond ball. Standing on the balcony she stared at the sky while thinking about her circumstances that led her here.
Now that her sister is a Diamond all she wants is for her to marry a kind nobleman and not that Viscount she first felt attracted but soon he disappointed her with his views on marriage and girls.
No Edwina needs a kind gentleman with a good heart. She needs to marry a nobleman of ton, not just to fulfill her deal with Sheffield's but someone who is kind enough to take care of her family once she left them and returned to India.
It was Sheffield's absolute clause that she break all her ties with Edwina and Mary and only then they provide dowry to their granddaughter and allowance to Mary.
"Even though it will break my heart to be separated from them, I love my family enough to pay any cost for their happiness." She promised herself as she looked at the stars tearfully where her dead parents must be.
Anthony.
He found his diamond and Anthony will do anything to make Miss Edwina Sharma his Viscountess at any cost.
Taking out his diary he wrote benefit and consequence of perusing Edwina Sharma.
"Benefits.
She is dutiful, beautiful, sensible, intelligent and wants as many children as her husband would want."
He smiled to himself and then frowned as he began to write the consequence
"Consequences"
She had left all decision in the hand of her spirited elder sister who disliked him and his views about marriage."
Anthony scowls when he remembers beautiful Kate Sharma who caught his attention that very first ride.
At first he thought she could be perfect for him but her spirited natures and outspoken attitude, not to forget manners made her unfit for his Viscountess.
"No, Edwina Sharma is the girl for me and she will be my Viscountess at any cost."
Edwina.
Her sister was still outside looking at the sky and like her, she must be finding it hard to sleep.
Making sure her sister was still outside, Edwina picked up her book and opened it. There in the middle lies a letter from her dearest friend and love of her life. She once again began to read the letter.
"Dearest Edwina.
When I received your letter in Delhi I knew I would be too late to stop your departure. I understand your circumstance my love and I understand you and your mama do not want to be burden on Kathani Didi anymore but my dear sacrificing your happiness our love is not the solution.
Your grandparents are vile people to demand all those things from your didi and I promise I will come to you as soon as possible and ask your hand in marriage.
Until then stay strong my love. I need you to stay strong at any cost and please do not be swayed by a wealthy suitor.
Always in your heart.
Mathew Bagwell."
"I am so sorry Matt but I cannot be burden on my Didi anymore. I have to marry Viscount Bridgerton, He seems rich enough that he would not require those Sheffield's dowry and this way I will stop my Didi from leaving me and mama."
She held her letter closer to her heart as she promised herself. "I will marry this Viscount for my Didi no matter what cost I have to pay."
The tears spilled from her eyes as she mourned for her lost love.