Chapter One

People were having a good time at least all but one. One girl was sitting with her sister in the grass. The most entertaining thing for her was pulling the grass out. Whatever her sister was talking about was going out one ear and out the other.

"Oh my god, Lizzy," the girl's other sister said.

"What is it Lydia?"

Lydia plopped herself across Elizabeth. "You won't believe what I heard."

"I'm sure it involves some guy," their sister Mary said.

Lydia rolled her eyes, "maybe."

Mary looked at Elizabeth, "see it is."

Elizabeth wasn't in the mood to hear another argument today from the two. They already had five arguments today.

"Well Lydia? Are you going to tell us?"

"Guess who is renting the Netherfield mansion."

"Brad Pitt?" Elizabeth said with a smirk.

"Oh, I wish. It's Charles Bingley."

Elizabeth and Mary both looked at her confused and said at the same time, "who?"

Lydia sighed, "I swear. Charles Bingley is one of the hottest single bachelors out there in the state of Ohio."

"I have a feeling he's too old for you," Elizabeth said. Elizabeth looked at her watch. She wanted this festival to be over with. Why did she let her parents drag her?

"He's your age."

"I rest my case."

"That's only ten years between us."

"Lydia you are eighteen years old. He's almost thirty."

"So?"

"One, I really doubt dad would let you date him. Second, you are still young. Enjoy it. Trust me."

"Says the girl who is still single," Lydia said to Elizabeth.

Before Elizabeth could say anything, Kitty, Lydia's best friend came over. Both screamed with excitement over this Bingley guy. Mary sighed and got up to explore. Lydia and Kitty soon followed leaving Elizabeth by herself.

Elizabeth took in the silence. She lay down on the grass and watched the sky. Just as she was about to fall asleep, her roommate Jane came over.

"What's up?" Elizabeth asked without looking at Jane.

"Nothing; I figured you would be here." Jane sat on the ground next to Elizabeth. "Did you hear?"

"Did I hear about Bingley? Yes and what's the big deal?"

"Who knows? But your mom and Lydia were starting to bug your dad about him."

"Elizabeth laughed. "I probably should go rescue him."

"Nah, Mr. Lucas came over and took him away. I think they went over to the tent for a beer."

"Good."

"I bet this Bingley has money."
"Why do you say that?" Jane asked.

"Why else would my mom get excited? I can guarantee you that as soon as I see her; she will brag about him and tell me to head over to his place."

"Your mom just wants to see you happy."

Elizabeth laughed. "Please, my mom just wants me married and out of her hair. Did you know we passed a couple babies on the way here and she kept going, "Oh look, there is Janet. Did you know she has three grandchildren?"

Jane pulled a piece of grass. "It could be worse."

"True."

"Anyways, I heard Bingley is bringing a friend and his sister."

"We could double date. Should I have my mom call your mom?"

"Ha-ha Lizzy." Jane threw a string of grass at Elizabeth. "Besides, maybe they are nice people."

"Sounds cozy," Elizabeth replied.

"What sounds cozy?" George said sitting next to Elizabeth practically touching her whole left side.

"Hi Wickham, how are you?"

"Hi Jane, I'm good."

"What are you doing here?" Not that Elizabeth cared.

"Can't I visit my favorite girl?"

"And which one is that?"

Jane stood up, "Okay I'm leaving you two. See you tonight."

"Yup, should be home soon."

George put his arm around Elizabeth, "ah now we are alone."

Elizabeth couldn't help herself and cuddle up with George. The festival was starting to look better and better.