Summary :-
A modern AU. A nice Wickham, a sweet Lizzy, a sad Darcy and a plotting Catherine.
Author's Note :-
I used to write FFs on local TV shows. This is my first time writing an FF here. So please forgive any errors. Suggestions are most welcome. This story is inspired from an FF I wrote years back. If you find any similarities with other FFs here, I swear it's purely coincidental.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
" Father ! I want to marry Elizabeth", announced a young man as he barged into his father's study.
The said father looked up in surprise and then smiled. " Of course. Now take a seat and tell me about this Elizabeth". He gestured towards the seat in front of him and closed the files he was studying intently.
That was enough encouragement for the young man to start his story.
"For heaven's sake William, please tell her."
" You know I can't, Richard. I will not lose her friendship."
" Stop being a coward !"
" Say whatever you want, but this topic ends here."
" Are you sure Lizzy ? I mean, isn't it too early ?"
" Early ?! Jane ! it's been six months ! "
" But still…."
" If it's about his past, he has already told me everything."
"Oh !"
"Now do you approve?"
" Well….if he's who makes you happy…"
" He does, Jane and I love him."
Catherine paced the floor in anger. The recent reports of her casino's performance have cast a dark cloud over her, scaring her manager. To his good luck and her bad luck, Anne de Bough entered the room. Taking his leave, he rushed out before Catherine could say anything.
" You will marry Darcy !"
" Mother ! No ! "
" Now you listen to me, you insolent girl . You will do as I say."
Mrs. Madeline Gardiner and Mr. Robert Bennet were reminiscing their childhood days.
"I wish you had proposed to Anne. She would have been alive today."
" Maddy please. It's my biggest regret, but past is past. There is nothing we can do now."
An uncomfortable silence followed.