Coming to London Simon had never imagined he would be thrown into restlessness over a young debutant. He had planned to come set things straight with the estate and be on his merry way back to travelling.

Yet here he was at another Ball in search of a certain red head.

After their dance at his aunt's ball. Penelope disappeared from his view almost instantly. Before he could approach her again he was cornered to dance with Daphne Bridgerton,helping her escape a certain suitor.

Their dance together was rather unusual her being arrogant and judgemental of him before even knowing him.

After the dreaded dance he once again tried to find Penelope Featherington but kept getting interrupted by the mamas of the young ladies on the mart. Frustrated on not being able to find her and speak to her he retired for the night.

At home he lived through the moments he had had in her in his arms and the spark he had instantly felt towards her.

He could not deny he was attracted to her, the only strange thing was , she was not usually the type of woman he went after.

Finally after much tossing and turning he was able to go to sleep.

The next day he was at the White's savouring a drink and going through the scandal sheet that everyone seemed engrossed in.

The only parts that annoyed him were one he was showcased as some kind of prized meat, two she had made it a very big deal about his dance with the Bridgerton chit but not one mention of his dance with Penelope .

The only mention of hers was about her outfit and how she resembles a citrus fruit, this did not sit well with him.

Already in a rather unsettled mood, he was further annoyed with Anthony accusing him of something untowards with his sister.

"Anthony, what is the matter with you mate? Will you please calm down and tell me what wrong I have done?"

Simon offered him a drink and seat to help him calm down.

Anthony taking the drink slumped onto the seat opposite his friend.

The two of them had been great friends through school and university till Anthony had to take on the role of viscount in his father's place after his untimely death. Thereafter they had drifted apart keeping in contact through letter once in a blue moon.

" You Hastings have caused me great dis service " Anthony answered sipping his drink.

"How in the world did I do that? " Simon asked curious.

"Your dance with my sister has caused all the men of the tin to swarm my house in pursuit of courting her. " Anthony replied.

Simon laughed at his friends ridiculous conclusion.

" Anthony once your sister was out in the society this was inevitable, considering she has been declared the diamond. Moreover I wasn't aware of her connection with you till we finished the dance... Might I also add she wasn't the only one I danced with.. Also it's just a dance.. You are perfectly aware of my situation in the matter. " Simon replied to his friends accusations.

" Yes but Penelope os not being swarmed with suitors is she?? That's my sister also it has somehow put my family especially my mother that you are interested in her" Anthony pointed out his situation.

" I am sorry ofy dancing with your sister has caused you trouble I will keep in mind to stay away from her! " Simon assured his friend.

" I'm afraid that's going to be rather difficult with your aunt and my mother planning your match.. I don't see how you will escape their match making " Anthony informed him of Lady Danbury accepting an invitation on his behalf to attend dinner with the family today.

"Great!! " Simon huffed at being played onto by two woman.

"Exactly my point! " Anthony agreed with him

"Do not worry at dinner I will make it perfectly clear of my intentions so not to give them any hope at all" Simon promised his friend.