Adventures of Mr and Mrs Henry Dashwood
This is my rendition, of the movie "What a Girl Wants"; this story begins where the movie ended.
The movie ended with Henry and Libby marrying. Their daughter Daphne has been accepted to Oxford University. Daphne had placed many CV's to other colleges/universities Cambridge for one as well as in the states. Gradually over time they both moved into Henry's estate. It would be a two hour drive on the motorway from the city of London. Henry's mum and uncle lives there as well. As in the movie his mum took a liking to her granddaughter straight away.
Two Years forward month of June
Henry had no quams not at all - in reference to marry or not ? Henry perhaps lost the title of Lord as well. It did not longer matter to him. Looking back over the years really, he realized that the political arena was not his "cup of tea". He had to sort out things that really mattered. The question was did he want to continue in politics or not ? He had to make that determination, decision, on his own. He had put a lot of time and effort; even searching his soul; to make the correct decision. The choice was for love, as well as family and love of country.
Libby still was involved with her fashion design. She has a new line coming out in the autumn. Libby also has a surprize for all as well ! After all this time, their will be another Dashwood - she recently found out the news as well ! Her thoughts were this evening at the dinner table she will tell them the news ! Her thoughts were, will Henry be happy or not ? Then her inner thoughts told her not to jump to any silly conclusions. Just wait and see. She was quite sure that he would be "pleased as punch" ! It would be nice to have a little one around; since Daphne will be away at university during the day and into the evening. She had to reassure herself that all will be pleased with the news.
It was time for the event of the evening - dinner with the family members and the news. Libby went into the dining room and then sat beside Henry. She then whispered into his ear, as she held his hand. Then she whispered darling, I have some news to tell you ? His reply to her was yes, yes dear. Henry ! Libby then said were are going to have a baby in the upcoming year ! Hearing this he did not say a word; just grinning from ear to ear; as he squeezed her hand. Henry then stood up clanging the water glass with a utensil. Sorry, sorry, to interupt, attention please family - I have an announcement ! Before he spoke he took a glass of water to clear his throat. Libby and I will have a new little one in the upcoming year ! Their daughter, Daphne just looked at them both then smiled. He then said to Libby that went rather well did it not ? Yes dear it did. Then everyone went back either chatting to each other or their meal.
Henry mentioned to Libby later on, as they were walking into the den; would you like to take a stroll around the gardens ? That would be lovely dear ? just let me get my wrap. Then later on they returned from their stroll - coming back to the den. Then Libby looked at Henry for no apparent reason. She loved looking at him any time of the day actually. She could look into his heart; and knowing that he was brightly smiling. Then Libby sat on the sofa; she then picked up a book; and english novel or a novella, the author's name she had no idea. Henry went over to her; sorry dear. Just to say that tomorrow we are dining out ? Oh ! how lovely. Then she asked him were are we going ? He did give her an answer. Libby ! It's a surprize that all - just wait for the time dear. Her thoughts perhaps they would be going to Hiversham Hall. It had been a while since last being there.