A dense man finally making sense

Louis was walking towards Estella's home, some roses clasped in his hand. The time for callers to be going house to house has begun and he would only be making one stop though normally he would be home, keeping a eye on his younger sister and her callers but Elmer has taken place for him.

He approached the door, knocking. A kind looking older man answered, a butler. The man lead Louis up the stairs and into the drawing room where he saw Estella sitting with a maid, the two chatting as the room was otherwise empty.

"Good morning ladies." He smiled politely at the two. The maid quickly stood up to bow though Louis would have preferred her to remain seated. Estella's dark brown eyes turned towards him, a soft smile crossing her sharp, beautiful features. "Lord Rowlington." She spoke softly and formally as she stood up.

"Lady Di Giovanni.' he returned the smile as he bowed his head down to her, once he straightened back up, he offered out the flowers towards her.

Louis didn't think he would see the day a blush crossed the confident woman's face and yet here was that day. His smile broadened once he saw it.

"Thank you, my lord." She said sweetly as she stood up, walking closer to him to take the bouquet. The way she looked up at him was enough to make him almost blush, he didn't understand how he didn't realize sooner how the two felt for each other but at least he knew now.

"Would you like to go for a walk Lady Di Giovanni?" He asked as he glanced at the maid who stood a distance away from them to where they had some form of privacy but still be supervised.

"Of course." This was the most he has seen her smile and he was growing addicted to it. The warmth, the glow and the sparkle in her eyes made he want to see this smile for the rest of his life.

Louis stepped out and down the stairs so she could get ready for a proper walk outside and not just for receiving gentlemen callers. The eldest Rowlington looked around at the fine art that decorated the walls of the home. She had taste that much was for certain.

A moment of confusion crossed his face as he suddenly heard barking and the click clack sound of nails against the floor. A large cane Corso came into view. Louis did feel a bit nervous when the dog ran right to him.

He was unsure of the dog's temperament but so far she just seemed protective and unsure. So while stiff Louis wouldn't say he was afraid of the dog.

"Mila tacco." Estella called as she descended the stairs. The dog, Mila, now turned towards her own and trotted with a new found joy to her side. "She's protective, sorry about that." Estella said with a small smile on her face as she scratches the dog between the ears.

Louis gave her a flash of a grin. "It is no trouble, she is protecting the one she loves. I respect that." He told her , offering out a arm, Mila emitted a soft growl as Estella placed her arm through his, the maid several steps behind them.

"Hush now my girl. I promise you can accompany us next time." Estella told the dog in such a loving manner. With Mila sitting by the door the three headed out.

"I wasn't aware you had a dog." Louis spoke softly as he looked towards her. Estella chuckled softly. "And I wasn't aware you knew so much about me." She teased him softly making him chuckle but roll his eyes and shake his head at the same time.

Louis and Estella walked together in the beautiful spring sunlight, it was warm without being overbearingly hot. Without a doubt the two had eyes going towards them, they were a handsome couple but also a unexpected one.

They stopped at a small cafe, getting ice cream and taking a seat outside as they ate the dessert and talked softly amongst the two of them about anything that would cross their minds.

Louis was listening to get intently as she spoke of her family, the boy working on making notes along with each name for whenever he was to met them. He loved listening to her talk about anything and everything, her voice, her eyes, her smile, her laugh, it was all so infectious

And he was infected by her, left without a cure. But he wouldn't want the cure if he was to die by being in love with her that is the way that he would gladly go.

Estella sucked in a small breath as she watched him eat a bite of the ice cream, cleaning off the spoon in a manner she was sure he did on purpose.

Once they had finished the ice cream the duo started the walk back towards her house so she could prepare for the ball that would be later that night.

Getting to the door they both walked in, the maid leaving their sights to take Estella's gloves and hat up stairs to be put away.

Once the girl was sure that no one was there she grabbed Louis by the jacket collar, pulling him down into her for a passionate kiss, the action caught him off guard.

Just as his hands found her waist she pulled away to look up at him and flashed him a cheeky smile and a devious wink. "Just a taste of your future." She teased as he turned pink. Estella didn't humor him anymore as she turned on her heels and started walking up the stairs. "Goodbye lord Rowlington." She laughed at the dumbfounded man.

"Good day...Stella." he whispered softly and happily as he turned to walk out the door and into the rest of the ton. A huge smile on his face and a small bounce in his step.

Tacco - heel