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Chapter 1: In my mind (Lizzie)
It was the week before their one year anniversary, a year they both won't ever forget. From beginning a relation back in March to living together by the end of October. A week before Lizzie's birthday, a week before the anniversary of their first kiss!
But it was the week when William had to go for the conference he could no longer postpone.
If he had known it would have been unavoidable exactly a week before their anniversary, he would have gone the very first time he was supposed to go!
He had apologized, profusely; and promised her he would return two days before their anniversary… but, still five days without him was nothing short of torturous.
She had somehow managed to spend three days. The catch here being 'somehow', her work had kept her tremendously busy, and kept her mind off from missing him desperately! And when she had the time of missing him, he would call her and talk to her until she fell asleep. Even though it would be three in the morning where he was.
And the next morning she would wake up again; ready to go through the ordeal of starting the day without him!
Yes he had gone for business trips before, but never for more than a day or two, and all those times he would leave her in company of some family; but this time, each and everyone was busy! Even Gigi who would make time for the 'best future sister – in – law'.
Until today.
After three days of utter boredom at home alone and loneliness, today Gigi had promised to meet her for breakfast and last night charlotte to tell her she might join in their plans of breakfast together. They had made plans to meet at the bistro near her office; which was half way between Pemberly digital and Rediffusion productions (Lizzie's company). When getting a place for her startup office she wanted it to be as near as Pemberly possible, and she was the happiest person on the earth when she found her office not five blocks from him!
So when she got up at that fourth day William – less; she stretched out in the bed and was the first time in this week not in hurry to get out of the bed and get to the office. She remembered the days when she and William both would be lazy and just lay there, at times drifting back to sleep within each others' arms. But today when she turned to her right she saw an empty bed and a cold pillow. She sighed not letting herself miss him terribly and got up to get on with her daily chores. When showered and half ready she glanced at the clock to notice how little time had passed, she smiled over all the days when they both would get ready together and still won't make it to their offices in time. She laughed over how many times he would bump into her while going in and out of the en suite bathroom or closet. Today with him not being there and her having all that time to reflect upon, she noticed just how involved they both were in each other's daily routine. She so wanted to do the knot of his tie right now, just like every day!
She shook her head as if to dispel the sudden urge to hold him, got dressed, put on her shoes and walked out of her – their house.
On the way to the bistro Gigi and Charlotte called her t ask her about her whereabouts, the moment she disconnected the phone telling them she was on her way, she was reminded of the time he was driving her to visit Charlotte and she couldn't help but laugh at how he had reacted over the news of Mr. Collins actually marrying his illusive fiancé.
She walked into the bistro and spotted Gigi and Charlotte at a corner of the cozy place and was immediately reminded of the times she and William had chosen the very same place; it was their favorite because it was nearest to the glass wall. He told her once when asked that he loved the spot because he could easily see her coming down the street. She had laughed at him for being a dork, but right now she knew how much she would have loved to sit there and wait for him coming down the street.
Gigi and Charlotte were successful in distracting her, to a degree. But one thing or the other would keep on reminding her of her boyfriend who was very very far away at the moment!
"Are you even listening?" Charlotte asked.
"Wha – yeah yeah you had a meeting with miss de bourgh and it was much more bearable without Collins there! Really? He still comes down for meetings with Miss De Bourgh?"
Gigi and Charlotte were staring at her with dumb faces.
"What?"
"That topic was over like 10 minutes ago Lizzie. Where is your head at?" Charlotte was highly amused.
"I am sorry, I am just a bit – distracted." She looked around noticing the knowing smirks on Gigi's and Charlotte's faces.
"Oh yes, and we know exactly what she is distracted with. It's okay Lizzie, I am sure William misses you too." Gigi faked an innocent kid's voice. And despite everything she blushed like she used to a year ago!
"Oh look, she is blushing now!" Charlotte was all mocking, "What exactly were you thinking of Liz, Mr. Darcy all naked and sweaty?"
"Eww, Char. TMI. He's my brother; remember?"
"Stop it you both it's so – " just then her phone buzzed and they all looked at the vibrating device. The two girls laughed, "Say HI to my brother for me."
She blushed again, "Think of the devil." She mumbled, picked up her phone and walked out of the bistro.
"Hello?"
"Lizzie, I hope you are not busy." His voice was like a balm to her heart, despite the fact that she had talked to him last night for at least over an hour.
"Not at all. How are you?"
"I am – fine." The pause did not go unnoticed.
"Will? What is it?"
"Nothing, just – I just, god, Lizzie I miss you so much."
She smiled softly, "I miss you more."
"Oh really? That is certainly debatable."
"I am sure none would win."
"True." A small pause later he said, " I love you."
"I love you too. You were in my mind the whole time today, though it's still early."
"And you were all I could think about, it's a good thing I didn't have to make any presentations today or my clients would have been highly confused with my topic of discussion. And I called you to tell you that I am coming back. I am headed to the airport right now."
"What? As in today?"
"Yes, I couldn't tie the knot of my ties nicely and I don't think it's prudent to attend any more conferences without a tie. And anyhow my VP can handle the rest. I don't like myself without a good knotted tie!"
"Exceptionally rational reason to come back home I believe." She giggled.
"Yeah, so I'll be home by nine. See you then."
"Oh I can't wait to see you, have a safe journey. And yes Gigi said Hi."
"Tell her hi back. Love you."
"Love you."
She disconnected the call and wanted to do a little victory dance in the middle of the street. But restrained herself and went inside with the biggest smile on her face and told the news of William returning early to her best friends.
They both laughed and Charlotte said,
"Gigi, even after a year your brother has it as bad as last year."
"Yeah I know." She said in between giggles.
A/N: so this was the first installment for a big collection of the most insignificant – and/or important details of the life of our favorite couple. It will be completely futuristic and mostly each chapter would be based around an idea, like this one. The theme of the chapter would be in its title, just like with this one! And each will have POV's, like this was Lizzie's side. I'll do Darcy's next.
If you want a chapter made around any insignificant detail of their life just send in your request – through PM or REVIEW, with the theme in your mind, i'll try my best to write on it.
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