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Chapter 22 - Chapter Twenty-Two: Lyanna Telling Her Grandma About Her Time Travel Part Two/Daniel and Ellie Engagement Party

Location: Biltmore Estate Employee Lodging Lyanna's Apartment forty minutes later

Alexander Vanderbilt: Feel better?

Lyanna Asher: Much better. Now can you explain to me what's going on and how you knew I was in the pond?

Alexander Vanderbilt: I'll tell you after I ask you this one question.

Lyanna Vanderbilt: Ok.

Alexander Vanderbilt: What time did you end up in? When you went into the pond?

Lyanna Asher: Wait what did you just say?

Alexander Vanderbilt: I asked what time period did you end up in when you went into the pond.

Lyanna Asher: Wait are you saying that you know about.

Alexander Vanderbilt: About you being able to time travel through the pond. Yes I do know about it.

Lyanna Asher: How?

Alexander Vanderbilt: From stories that were passed down from generation to generation in the Vanderbilt family.

Lyanna Asher: Wow.

Alexander Vanderbilt: So what time period did you end up in?

Lyanna Asher: The year of 1907.

Alexander Vanderbilt: So who did you meet?

Lyanna Asher: I met Edith Vanderbilt.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You met my great grandmother?

Lyanna Asher: Yes I did and she's the most kindest person I've ever met.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're right about that. She was definitely one of the most kindest people that the family has ever known. Who else did you meet?

Lyanna Asher: I met a lot of noble and rich families while I was there.

Alexander Vanderbilt: That's cool. Was there anyone else you met while you were back there?

Lyanna Asher: If you're asking if I met William Vanderbilt while I was there. Then the answer is yes. I did meet him while I was there.

Alexander Vanderbilt: What was he like?

Lyanna Asher: He is kind and gentle. He has a very strong spirit in him. He also likes to draw and paint. He loves nature. He also a very social person as well. There was one other thing that I learned about him.

Alexander Vanderbilt: An what's that.

Lyanna Asher: You're going to think that I'm crazy.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Try me.

Lyanna Asher: He has had dreams about me ever since he was three years old. Same thing happened to me when I was at that age.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I'm not surprise. There are people out there who were born with that special gift.

Lyanna Asher: How do you know that?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Because I was born with that special gift as well. So was my wife. That's how we found each other and fell in love with each other..

Lyanna Asher: Wow that's incredible.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I agree. It is incredible that's for sure.

Lyanna Asher: Wait were you the one who pushed me into the pond Alexander?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Yes.

Lyanna Asher: Why did you do that?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Because I knew it was the only way for you to go through the pond for the very first time. I wanted you to be able to meet your one true love. Are you mad?

Lyanna Asher: No I'm not mad at you. Not at all. I'm actually grateful to you.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You are?

Lyanna Asher: I am. If it weren't for you doing that to me. I would have never met my one true love that I have been dreaming about my entire life.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're welcome.

Lyanna Asher: Next question. How long have I've been gone for? Because I looked at the calendar on my phone and says the same exact day I left and that only a couple of hours have passed. But I was there for a few days.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Time runs differently between the two time periods. An to be honest with you I have no knowledge beyond that. But I have do have one question for you.

Lyanna Asher: An what's that?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Are you going to be going back there again?

Lyanna Asher: Yes I am definitely will be going back there. Now I just have to figure out timing between the two time periods. That's going to be the first hurdle that I will have to figure out.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Well you definitely have me to help you out with that.

Lyanna Asher: Really you mean that?

Alexander Vanderbilt: I do.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Alexander. I really appreciate it thank you.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Well I'll leave you to get some rest and I will see you first thing tomorrow morning. To start going through that discovery at the main house.

Lyanna Asher: Sounds good Alexander. See you tomorrow.

End of memory flashback

Location: Margaret Asher's Home Living Room

Margaret Asher: Wow that must have been a shocked to you.

Lyanna Asher: You have no idea.

Margaret Asher: I'm just glad you had someone to talk to about what happened.

Lyanna Asher: I agree. I'm greatful to have Alexander at my corner.

Margaret Asher: I'm sure. Did you end up going back to the past again?

Lyanna Asher: Yes I did and lets just say I learned a lot of new things from that trip.

Margaret Asher: What exactly did you learn?

Lyanna Asher: Well.

Location: Biltmore Estate Parlor on January 14, 1907 at eleven in the morning

William Vanderbilt: Alice. May I introduce to you to the woman that I am courting and in love with. This is Lady Lyanna Asher. Lyanna this is my sister Alice Vanderbilt.

Lyanna Asher: It's very nice to meet you Alice.

Alice Vanderbilt: Please the honor is all mine. I had no idea my brother William here was courting anyone.

George Vanderbilt: It became official yesterday.

Alice Vanderbilt: Wow congratulations.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you.

Lila Vanderbilt: Hi my name is Lila Vanderbilt. I'm the second sister and third youngest sibling.

Lyanna Asher: It's very nice to meet you Lila. My name is Lyanna Asher. It's an honor to meet you.

Lila Vanderbilt: Please the honor is mine Lyanna. I can't believe you managed to win my brothers heart. That is a huge achievement that's for sure.

Alice Vanderbilt: Lila is right. My brothers heart is like a humongous wall.

William Vanderbilt: Hey I'm standing right here. I should be saying the same thing about you two. Since neither of you are married yet.

Alice Vanderbilt: Hey.

Lila Vanderbilt: No fair.

William Vanderbilt: Fair is fair.

George Vanderbilt: Ok that's enough you three.

Alice Vanderbilt: Yes father.

Lila Vanderbilt: Yes father.

William Vanderbilt: Yes father.

George Vanderbilt: Let's be greatful that William has found someone who really loves him. Agree?

Alice Vanderbilt: Agree.

Lila Vanderbilt: Agree.

End of memory flashback

Location: Margaret Asher's Home Living Room

Margaret Asher: Wait William has two other sisters?

Lyanna Asher: That is correct.

Margaret Asher: So wait which marriage are these two girls from?

Lyanna Asher: There from his second marriage and their mothers name was Mellisa Holland Vanderbilt.

Margaret Vanderbilt: Wow you learn something new everyday.

Lyanna Asher: That is true.

Margaret Asher: Lyanna when did William confess his feelings for you?

Lyanna Asher: Well it was a special moment.

Margaret Asher: What happened?

Lyanna Asher: Well.

Location: Three miles away from Biltmore Estate on January 13, 1907 at three in the afternoon

William Vanderbilt: Stop here Fredrick.

Fredrick Mar: Yes my lord.

Location: The sounds of the carriage stopping right in front of a huge beautiful tree

William Vanderbilt: I want to show you something.

Lyanna Asher: Ok.

Location: The sounds of the two of them getting out of the carriage and making there way towards a big tree

Lyanna Asher: Wow this is so beautiful.

William Vanderbilt: I agree. This has always been my favorite spot to come to. When I need to be alone and think. But now it's going to mean something else now.

Lyanna Asher: An what's that William?

William Vanderbilt: That this is the place that I want to tell you about my love for you.

Lyanna Asher: Wait what did you just say?

William Vanderbilt: I'm saying that I'm in love with you Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Really. You really mean that William?

William Vanderbilt: I do.

Lyanna Asher: I love you too William. More than you'll ever know. You're the first man to ever see me and for the time ever said that you love me.

William Vanderbilt: Well then those men were fools. Because you are the most beautiful, kindest and caring woman that I have ever met.

Lyanna Asher: I feel the same exact way about you William.

William Vanderbilt: Well then Lyanna Asher. Will you do me the honor and allow me to court you?

Lyanna Asher: I would love that William. I would love that very much.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you.

Lyanna Asher: You're welcome.

End of memory flashback

Location: Margaret Asher's Home Living Room

Margaret Asher: Wow he is definitely a one in a million kind of guy. That's for sure.

Lyanna Asher: I agree with you on that one grandma. I am so greatful to have him in my life.

Margaret Asher: I'm sure. He seems to be a really good man.

Lyanna Asher: He is.

Margaret Asher: So did you meet anyone else while you were there?

Lyanna Asher: Yes I did.

Margaret Asher: Who did you meet?

Lyanna Asher: Well.

Location: Biltmore Estate Front Courtyard at eight forty five in the morning

Location: The sounds of a carriage approaching the courtyard and the sounds of the carriage stopping right in front of the family and the sounds of two people getting out of the carriage

George Vanderbilt: Mother. Welcome to Biltmore Estate.

Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Thank you. It's good to finally be here. Now I remember why I hate traveling by carriage at large distances. It's completely uncomfortable.

George Vanderbilt: I'm sure mother. But I am happy that you made it here safe and sound.

Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: I'm glad I made it here too.

Edith Vanderbilt: Maria welcome. It's good to see you again.

Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: It's good to see you too Edith. I hope everything is well for you.

Edith Vanderbilt: Everything is well. Thank you.

Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Hello Cornelia. How's my beautiful granddaughter?

Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt: I'm well grandma. Thank you.

Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: That's good to hear. William it's good to see you again.

William Vanderbilt: It's good to see you too grandma. Welcome to Biltmore.

Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: Thank you. It's good to be here.

William Vanderbilt: Grandmother. May I introduce to you to Lady Lyanna Asher. Her and I have recently started courting each other.

Lyanna Asher: It's an honor to meet you Lady Vanderbilt.

Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt: It's an honor to meet you as well Lady Lyanna.

End of memory flashback

Location: Margaret Asher's Home Living Room

Margaret Asher: Wait you met George Vanderbilts mother?

Lyanna Asher: Yes I did.

Margaret Asher: What was she like?

Lyanna Asher: Let's just say she's full of herself and cares more about status. More than anything else.

Margaret Asher: Why do you say that?

Lyanna Asher: Well.

Location: Biltmore Estate Front Courtyard at eight forty five in the morning

Oh where are my manners. Everyone this is Lady Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy. Her parents and I go way back. She is also originally from Turkey. Yıldız this is my son Lord George Vanderbilt.

Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: It's an honor to meet you Lord Vanderbilt.

George Vanderbilt: Please the honor is mine Lady Yıldız. Welcome to Biltmore Estate.

Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Thank you. I am honored to be here.

Edith Vanderbilt: Welcome Yıldız.

Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Thank you Lady Vanderbilt. It's an honor to be here.

Cornelia Stuyvesant Vanderbilt: Welcome lady Yıldız.

Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Thank you Lady Cornelia. It's an honor to be here.

William Vanderbilt: Welcome to Biltmore Lady Yıldız.

Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: Thank you Lord William.

Lyanna Asher: It's an honor to meet you Lady Yıldız.

Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: It's very nice to meet you as well Lady?

Lyanna Asher: Lyanna. Lyanna Asher.

Yıldız Çağrı Atiksoy: It's an honor to meet you Lady Lyanna.

End of memory flashback

Location: Margaret Asher's Home Living Room

Margaret Asher: Wait who's this Lady Yıldız?

Lyanna Asher: She's a young lady that William use to court back in London.

Margaret Asher: An she was trying to set her up with him. Knowing that they courted each other before.

Lyanna Asher: Actually she has no idea that William and Yıldız used to court. Yıldız never told her truth about that.

Margaret Asher: Wow.

Lyanna Asher: Oh believe me I agree with you on that one.

Frank Asher: All done mom.

Margaret Asher: Thank you so much honey. I really appreciate it son. Thank you.

Frank Asher: Of course mom. Anytime. You ready to go home and get ready for the party Lyanna?

Lyanna Asher: I'm ready. Bye grandma. I love you and I will see you tonight.

Margaret Asher: See you tonight sweetie. I love you.

Lyanna Asher: I love you too grandma.

Frank Asher: See you tonight mom. I love you.

Margaret Asher: I love you too.

Connor Asher: Bye grandma. I love you.

Margaret Asher: I love you too honey. See you tonight.

Connor Asher: See you tonight.

Location: The sounds of Frank, Lyanna and Connor leaving house and making their way to the car to head home

Location: The Carack House at five in the evening the west ballroom

Location: The sounds of Lyanna and her family walking into the room

Lyanna Asher: Wow Aunt Bernadette really went all out for this engagement party.

Frank Asher: Not surprise. Considering this is your aunt we are talking about.

Lyanna Asher: That's true. That's very true.

Beth Asher: Shall we go and say hello to everyone.

Everyone Present: Yes.

Location: The sounds of them walking and mingling with each other

Lyanna Asher: Hi aunt Theresa.

Theresa Leman: Hi honey. How are you doing?

Lyanna Asher: I'm doing good. How are you doing?

Theresa Leman: I'm doing good. Besides just finding out that my daughter has been dating a guy for almost a year. Also that my entire immediate family knew about him and that she never told any of our extended family about him.

Lyanna Asher: Yeah I just found out this morning.

Theresa Leman: I'm sorry about that honey.

Lyanna Asher: It's okay. It happens. It's not your fault.

Theresa Leman: Thank you for saying that honey. I really appreciate it.

Lyanna Asher: You're welcome.

Bernie Leman: Lyanna. It's good to see you.

Lyanna Asher: It's good to see you too Uncle Bernie. How have you been?

Bernie Leman: I've been doing good. How have you've been doing? How's your new job going for you?

Lyanna Asher: I've been doing good and my job has been great. I've been really enjoying it.

Bernie Leman: Well I'm very happy to hear that honey. I'm really glad your enjoying your job.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you uncle Bernie. That means a lot coming from you.

Bernie Leman: Of course. You know I fully supported you when you told us that you were accepting the job at Biltmore.

Lyanna Asher: I know that uncle Bernie and thank you for saying that. I really appreciate it.

Bernie Leman: Your welcome honey.

Daniel Kloppen: Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Daniel. It's good to see you. How have you've been?

Daniel Kloppen: I've been doing good and very happy to see you. Thank you for coming coming tonight. I really appreciate it.

Lyanna Asher: Of course. I wouldn't have missed it. Also thank you for the plane ticket. I really appreciate it.

Daniel Kloppen: Of course. I was happy to do it. Especially with it being such short notice and you shouldn't have to pay for it. Especially since I was the one who wanted you here.

Lyanna Asher: But still thank you.

Daniel Kloppen: Your welcome.

Ellie Downs: Lyanna. It's good to see you.

Lyanna Asher: It's good to see you too Ellie. How have you been?

Ellie Downs: I've been doing good. How have you've been? How's your new job going for you?

Lyanna Asher: I've been doing good and my job has been going really good. I've been really enjoying it a lot.

Ellie Downs: Well that's good to hear. I'm really glad you're enjoying it.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you for saying that Ellie. That means a lot coming from you.

Ellie Downs: Of course. You deserve to be able to spread your wings.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you for saying that Ellie. I really appreciate it.

Ellie Downs: You're welcome. Is there anyone special in your life?

Lyanna Asher: Not at the moment no.

Ellie Downs: Well I have a good feeling that you'll find your soulmate down there. I have no doubt.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Ellie. That means a lot coming from you.

Ellie Downs: Of course. Please enjoy the party.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you.

Ellie Downs: You're welcome.

Anthony Leman: Lyanna is that you?

Lyanna Asher: Anthony. It's really good to see you.

Anthony Leman: It's good to see you too. How have you've been?

Lyanna Asher: I've been good. How have you've been?

Anthony Leman: I've been doing good. Keeping busy. Between work and kids. Life has been hectic that's for sure.

Lyanna Asher: I'm sure.

Anthony Leman: How's the new job going for you?

Lyanna Asher: It's going good. I'm really liking it so far.

Anthony Leman: That's good to hear. I'm really glad your liking it.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Anthony. That means a lot coming from you.

Anthony Leman: You're welcome.

Lyanna Asher: So what's this new guy like that Margarets been dating?

Anthony Leman: He's a decent guy and he treats her well.

Lyanna Asher: Well that's good to hear. But?

Anthony Leman: But.

Lyanna Asher: Why did she keep it a secret all of this time?

Anthony Leman: Can I be honest with you.

Lyanna Asher: Of course you can.

Anthony Leman: Do you remember the last guy that Margaret was with?

Lyanna Asher: Of course I do.

Anthony Leman: Well mom never forgave her for breaking up with him and mom even told her that she made the biggest mistake of her life.

Lyanna Asher: I remember that. So you're telling me that she kept her new relationship a secret because of aunt Theresa?

Anthony Leman: Yes. But I did tell her she should have at least told you. But she was adamant that it would stay between dad and the siblings.

Lyanna Asher: I understand. But still. I wish she would have told me.

Anthony Leman: I agree with you on that one. She should have told you.

Lyanna Asher: Agree.

Anthony Leman: So are you seeing anyone right now?

Lyanna Asher: Actually I am. But its new and it stays between us. At least for now.

Anthony Leman: Now I'm curious. So what's his name?

Lyanna Asher: His name is William.

Anthony Leman: William. What's he like this William?

Lyanna Asher: He's handsome. He's kind and gentle. The most wonderful man I have ever met in life.

Anthony Leman: I can definitely tell you have some feelings for this guy.

Lyanna Asher: You really think so Anthony?

Anthony Leman: I know so.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Anthony. That means a lot coming from you.

Anthony Leman: Of course.

Tori Leman: Hey Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Hey Tori. How are you doing?

Tori Leman: I'm doing good. How are you?

Lyanna Asher: I'm doing good. Happy to see all of you guys.

Tori Leman: Same here.

Lyanna Asher: So where is the little man?

Tori Leman: He's right over here.

Lyanna Asher: Ah he's so cute.

Tori Leman: You're right about that.

Lyanna Asher: Can I hold him?

Tori Leman: Of course you can.

Lyanna Asher: Wow he's so tiny.

Tori Leman: You're right about that. Hopefully. Lord willing. You'll be holding your child soon.

Lyanna Asher: I hope so. I really do.

Tori Leman: It'll happen. I have no doubt.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Tori. That means a lot coming from you.

Tori Leman: Of course.

Baby Arthur Leman: Wanh! Wanh! Wanh! Wanh!

Lyanna Asher: I think someone might be a little hungry.

Anthony Leman: How can you tell?

Lyanna Asher: Because he's trying to attach his little mouth on to my breast.

Tori Leman: I am so sorry Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: It's ok Tori. No harm done.

Tori Leman: I'm going to go to the other room. I'll be back in a couple of minutes.

Anthony Leman: Do you want me to come with you?

Tori Leman: I'll be fine. You just keep hanging out with Lyanna.

Anthony Leman: You sure?

Tori Leman: I'm sure.

Anthony Leman: Okay.

Location: The sounds of Tori leaving the room

Lyanna Asher: You are so lucky Anthony.

Anthony Leman: I know I am. But Tori is right. That will be you soon.

Lyanna Asher: I hope so. I really hope so.

Anthony Leman: It'll happen. Trust me.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you. That means a lot coming from you.

Anthony Leman: You're welcome.

Abby Leman: Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Abby its good to see you.

Abby Leman: It's good to see you too Lyanna. How have you been?

Lyanna Asher: I've been doing good. How have you been doing?

Abby Leman: I've been doing good. Happy to see you. Miss seeing you at family functions.

Lyanna Asher: Same here. I miss seeing you too. So hows little Luke doing?

Abby Leman: Luke is doing good. Growing everyday and cute as ever.

Lyanna Asher: I'm not surprised. How are you and Matthew doing?

Abby Leman: We've been doing good. Working hard.

Lyanna Asher: That's good.

Abby Leman: How's work going for you? How are you liking it so far?

Lyanna Asher: I've been really enjoying it. It's been a good change of pace. That's for sure.

Abby Leman: Well that's good to hear.

Lyanna Asher: I'm really glad that I moved down there.

Abby Leman: Well I'm glad to hear that. Have you met anyone special yet?

Anthony Leman: Abby stop teasing her. I think we shouldn't be teasing her about her love life.

Abby Leman: You're right. My apologies Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: It's okay Abby.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna's phone ringing

Lyanna Asher: Can you excuse me for a moment.

Anthony Leman: Of course.

Abby Leman: Agree.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna walking away and answering her phone

Lyanna Asher: Hey Alexander. What's up?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Hey sorry for calling you at your cousins engagement party.

Lyanna Asher: It's totally fine. Did you find something?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Yes I did.

Lyanna Asher: What did you find?

Alexander Vanderbilt: I managed to get the name of Natalia's eldest brother.

Lyanna Asher: What's his name?

Alexander Vanderbilt: His name is Michael Hughes. He lives in Fairborn Palace Ohio. But I don't have an address for him yet.

Lyanna Asher: Well its a start

Margaret Leman: Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Hey Alexander can I call you back?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Yes of course. You have a wonderful time at your cousins engagement party.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Alexander. Talk to you soon.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Talk to you soon. Bye.

Lyanna Asher: Bye.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna hanging up her phone

Margaret Leman: Lyanna its good to see you.

Lyanna Asher: It's good to see you too Margaret. How have you been?

Margaret Leman: I've been good. How have you been?

Lyanna Asher: I've been doing good. Been keeping busy.

Margaret Leman: That's good to hear and how's your new job been going for you?

Lyanna Asher: It's been going good.

Margaret Leman: That's good to hear. Actually theirs someone that I want to introduce to you.

Lyanna Asher: Okay.

Location: The sounds of both Lyanna and Margaret walking over to the other side of the room

Margaret Leman: Theirs someone that I want to introduce to you to.

Michael Hughes: Okay.

Margaret Leman: Lyanna may I introduce to you to my boyfriend. This is Michael Hughes.

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