A/N: This just a preview of chapter one, when I finish typing the rest I will re-post it.
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Chapter One
Disclaimer: All characters with the exception of those that originate from my brain belong to Jane Austin.
The Netherfield party arrived at the Meryton assembly "fashionably late" according to one of its members. The party consisted of three gentlemen and two ladies. Mr. Bingley, who had taken the lease on Netherfield and his two sisters, Miss Caroline Bingley and Mrs. Louisa Hurts who is married to Gabriel Hurst. The last member of the party to enter was Fitzwilliam Darcy, of Pemberley and Derbyshire, this last tidbit of course was not known to the general public. When they enter the hall everyone in the room came to a standstill and stared at the new arrivals. At that very moment all were in the main hall except for one lady who was looking for a private area in which to fix her broken garter.
All assembled knew who all in the arrived party was with the exception on the very tall, dark and handsome gentleman. He was a total mystery to all and he wanted to remain that way. So once he entered he bowed to the host and without being introduced walked away to stand in a corner with a mask of indifference firmly in place. Truth was he was looking for one person in particular.
I haven't seen her in many years but I should be able to recognize her when I see her. I wonder if the Bennets have recognized me yet. I wonder w surprised they will be. I'm glad I told Bingley not to mention my name any one until I told him to. He was very surprised when said I had a very personal reason … I know I will recognize both Mr. &Mrs. Bennet and of course Lilli when I see them but the rest of the girls I am not too sure about, specially little Tom! I haven't seen them since my mother's funeral.
Darcy was brought out of his thoughts when Bingley approached and in a low voice, that only he could hear said his name and clapped him on the back.
"Come man I must have you dance. I hate to see you standing about in this stupid manner. You have better dance." "I certainly shall not. You know how I detest it unless I am particularly acquainted with my partner." "Come man I will have my partner introduce you to her sister, who is currently sitting behind you. Miss…."
While Bingley was speaking Darcy made a show of turning to look behind him but really did not see anyone and said "She is tolerable but not handsome enough to tempt me. You have better return to your partner and enjoy her smiles you are wasting your time on me."
Bingley smiled at his friend and responded "She is an angel! I will take your advice and go back to Miss Bennet and…." Darcy looked at Bingley with eyes wide in shock and asked while cutting Bingley off again "That is Miss Bennet, Miss Jane Bennet.