A/N: In the book, we weren't told exactly what Lizzy told her mother so this scene is my interpretation of how she told her mother. It's not perfect so don't be too harsh. I accept criticism (constructive please) and compliments. I am in the process of writing chapter 5 and will update as soon as possible.
Lizzy paused outside her mother's room. Her confidence had rapidly disappeared. There was no way she could face her mother, especially about this particular subject. You have to do this, stop being a coward. It's for Fitzwilliam. You love him, or have you changed your mind? A voice in her head said. "No, my mind is set." Lizzy whispered.
She knocked on the door before she realised what she was doing. Her mother told her to enter and she did so. Her mother looked at her and smiled slightly. "Lizzy dear, is everything alright? You never come to my room at this hour."
"Everything is fine, don't worry. I came here because I have to tell you something and I'm not sure how you will take it." Elizabeth replied. She sat down next to her mother. Mrs Bennet waited as patiently as she could for her daughter to continue. "I became engaged today." Lizzy said no hint of a smile on her face.
"Oh Lizzy! This is wonderful news!" Her mother exclaimed, smiling.
"The problem is, I know how much you dislike him." Lizzy added, looking upset. Her mother took her hand. "I could never dislike you husband, Lizzy." Was the reply. "Who is the lucky man?"
Elizabeth took a deep breath. "Mr Darcy."
Her mother stared at her. "I had no idea you liked him! This is a surprise. He's so handsome! So much money! Ten thousand a year! You will be richer than Jane! Oh Lizzy, please apologise to him for my being rude to him." Her mother replied in a rush.
Lizzy rolled her eyes but not visibly. "I will." She replied, smiling. "Father has given me his permission but I came here to ask you for yours." Elizabeth added.
"Of course I give my permission! I honestly did not believe you would ever get married after you refused Mr Collins."
This time Lizzy did roll her eyes at her mother. "I have been trying to forget that."
"I'm so sorry my dear."
"Thank you." Lizzy stood up to leave and kissed her mother's cheek.
"Be very happy. Wickham will always be my favourite son-in-law but I think I will like your husband as much as Jane's."
Lizzy left the room and when she was halfway to her own room she stopped. Both of her parents had given their consent. She danced the rest of the way to her room where Jane was waiting for her.
