Thread: A Victorian Tale... Innocence Corrupted (Silvamoon and ThomasWaller)

Since the news of their marriage of convenience had broken Josies life had been a whirlwind of wedding plans and clandestine meetings with her fianc. She had never been so excited for something in her entire life, and the bliss that she felt in marrying the love of her life was only compounded by the fact that she would no longer be living under her overbearing mothers roof. Keeping this mantra in mind she worked with her mother and the Duchess of Grandgate to plan the nuptials as quickly as possible, no expense spared by her parents for the ceremony. This was going to be the event that the town talked about for years to come, and Kathleen Barlowe was determined to ensure that it was never overshadowed. Josie and David had immediately wanted to find a quiet country estate and settle down quickly, but Smithers eventually succeeded in convincing them that the newly married couple would do better to reside in London for a time and then get settled out in a country estate. There was something about the spidery man and the way he looked at her that made Josie uncomfortable, but she never voiced her opinion and deferred to Davids judgment on the matter of their future residence. On the day of their wedding the young woman was radiant in a modest white frock, detailed with delicate lace and frothy layered skirts. Josie scarcely remembered the ceremony and the reception afterward, her eyes and thoughts solely focused on her bridegroom. She recalled seeing many of the towns important residents and hearing their congratulations, but she could hardly wait for them to disperse so that she and David could join together finally as man and wife. In their heated meetings leading up to the wedding they had explored each other as intimately as possible brought themselves to new levels of ecstasy. Now that they were officially wed she could hardly wait to consummate the union. As they finally retired for the evening Josie giggled and teased her husband, both of them giddy with the knowledge that their love and passion was finally sanctified. Even as they made love to each other her parents were being blackmailed by Smithers, no sense of this unrest reaching the lovers in their cozy marital bliss. That night the pair barely slept, so intent to take their fill of each others bodies that there was no time for rest. The very next morning the bleary eyed couple said their goodbyes to both families, no sign of the spider mans late night chat. The pair ascended the carriage gleefully, ready to begin their new lives together. The ride to London was uneventful, Josie nearly hanging her head out of the window to see all of the astonishing sites as they entered into the massive and bustling city. She had never been permitted to travel outside of the town she had been raised in, and she was astonished at the sheer size of the buildings and the number of people. Soon enough they reached 23 Tarrington Circle, the servants readily outside to greet them. This city is simply amazing, David. We will have so much to see and do while we are here looking for an estate! The naive country couple is certainly in for a rude awakening.