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Dialogue in Italics are quotes from the 2005 movie, which is why they are like that. Its just my way of saying I didnt come up with it. Normal writing is my own work. I will be doing this for our my story depending if I decided to use scenes that are in the movie. If you didnt guess this is based off the movie. I love the movie which is why that is. I might reword a few things so it is easier to understand because some people might not understand the fancy language of this lovely story so that might be why it sounds different.
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Summary:
Elizabeth accepts Mr Darcy's first proposal after a kiss that makes her see that she really is in love with him and like him, wants him no matter what. With them deciding to take time to be together before they get married Mr Darcy knows he must fix his wrong doings knowing Elizabeth would be even happier. However them both returning to Longbourn causes problems from Mr Wickham, him returning also to Longbourn with Lydia as his new wife. Can Elizabeth and Mr Darcy overcome everything people throw at them and become man and wife and never be apart?
Holding On Tight
Chapter 3
Seeing my home made me smile. I had been away for not too long a period of time but I had still missed it dearly. I was happy I could finally talk to Jane face to face instead of through long letters, and soon I would be talking to my father about one William Darcy. His name put a smile on my face. He, sadly, wasn't in the carriage with me he had to stay a few more days at Rosings to deal with his aunt. He had decided to surprise everyone including me by telling everyone at the table that we were engaged. To say his aunt was angry was an understatement. She had kicked me out of Rosings and forbad me ever to return, not that it fazed me.
William being very angry with his aunt for treating me that way stood up and left with me, I could see Charlotte wanted to come along as well but I knew she had to stay. She hated that woman almost as much as I did, her husband, Mr Collins seemed to have an unhealthy obsession with her. I felt sorry for Charlotte.
However the most stupid part about the event that night was Lady Katherine yelling that William was engaged to Anne and William yelling back that he wasn't and never would be. I could tell William cared for his cousin but as that, a cousin and nothing less. I could see that Anne as well as William had no desire to be anything other than cousins. Once William had truly shocked his aunt with his answer and final answer that he would never marry Anne, he took my hand gently and left Rosings. William had escorted me back to the Collins' home where I packed my things and had his carriage prepared for me. After one private kiss he told me he would meet me at Longbourn and he would try not to take too long. He should be at Longbourn at the latest by the end of the week.
Coming back to where I was I saw Jane come running out the front door. I smiled as I climbed out of the carriage and wrapped her in a tight hug. She returned it before she dragged me off out through the house and into the garden.
We sat under a tree that we use to play under when we were younger. I squeezed her hand and listened as she told me about her trip to London. I asked her about Mr Bingley and she responded just I knew she would. Denial. She smiled
"I am quite over him, Lizzie. If he passed in the street I would hardly notice. London is so diverting…" she changed the subject on me
"Oh Jane…" I said
"It's true!" She continued "What with the theatre and…but tell me, what news from Kent?" I couldn't help the smile that covered my face; I bit my lip "Lizzy what happened?" I took a deep breath
"You won't believe me." She frowned
"Why would you have any reason to lie?" I shrugged
"Ok…well while I was there Mr Darcy arrived; turns out he is Lady Katherine's nephew." Jane nodded "well you wouldn't believe it but he proposed to me." Her mouth dropped open
"Really?" I nodded "I never imagined…you said no of course" I sighed
"At first but after spending these last few weeks with him…I…I realised…" I paused. I took another deep breath "I have fallen in love with him." She smiled
"Oh Lizzy, I never thought you would find someone with your views of men. However it seems that the one man who you loathed at first has captured your heart." She took my hands "I am so happy for you Lizzy." I giggled as I felt tears in my eyes
"I just hope father sees it that way." She nodded
"He will, he loves you, you are the favourite after all and once he sees how happy you are, he will say yes." I smiled and returned the squeeze on her hands.
"But Jane I feel so guilty, you are heart broken and I'm…" she shook her head
"No…don't you dare. I am happy for you." She pulled me into a tight hug and we stayed that way for a bit. However our private conversation was interrupted by Kitty followed by Lydia and our mother coming out into the garden. Kitty was crying and Lydia was dancing around happily. Kitty walked over to me and said
"Lizzy, tell mama, tell her!" she shouted. I looked at her confused
"Mrs Foster invited me." Lydia spoke smugly
"Why didn't she invite me as well?" Kitty asked her, deciding I wanted to know what they were going on about I asked
"Kitty, what's happened?"
"Because she likes me better" Lydia answered Kitty
"I've just as much right as Lydia" she spoke to me "and more so because I am two years older." I turned to Jane wanting an answer and with a grim look on her face she said
"Lydia has been invited to Brighton with the Foresters." My mouth dropped open
"I shall dine with the officers every night!" Lydia exclaimed. I shook my head, why would the let her go are they mad? Knowing I had to speak to father I stood up and dashed into the house. Making my way to my father's office I knocked softly and walked in. He smiled at me
"Lizzy your home." I returned the smile and sat down across from him.
"Papa why are you letting Lydia go to Brighton?" He sighed
"Lizzy must we walk about this now you only just returned home." She frowned
"Yes. Please papa, don't let her go!" I exclaimed to him
"Lydia will never be easy till she has exposed herself in some public place or other, and we can never expect her to do it with so little inconvenience as under the present circumstances." I frowned at him
"If you, dear father, will not take the trouble to check her, she will be fixed forever as the silliest and most determined flirt who ever made her family ridiculous. And Kitty will follow, as she always does." He knew I was right, I could see it in his eyes
"We shall have no peace until she does." He responded softly
"Peace!" I yelled "Is that all you care about?"
"Colonel Forster is a sensible man and will keep her out of any real mischief, and she is far too poor to be an object of prey to anyone."
"Father, it's dangerous!"
"I'm sure the officers will find women better worth their while. Let us hope, in fact, that her stay in Brighton will teach her, her own insignificance. At any rate she can hardly grow any worse, without authorizing us to lock her up for the rest of her life." Standing up from my seat I left his offices and headed up to my room. I was in no mood now to talk to anybody else.
I woke up the next morning in my bed, Jane was curled up peacefully beside me and the sun was only just starting to rise. I could hear two sets of footsteps walking about the house but it was quiet. That was rare for this place. With Lydia leaving that day it would continue to be a lot quitter however I knew I would miss her in my own way.
Getting up after a while I got dressed and just pinned my hair out of my face, I couldn't be bothered doing it up. I didn't look or talk to my father at breakfast but I could feel his eyes on me, Jane and I had our own conversation while our mother and Kitty made sure Lydia was all prepared. My mother was excited for her and while Kitty had brightened up I could still sense her annoyance about her not being asked as well.
Once breakfast was over I grabbed my jacket and a book and decided to go find a good quiet place to read. I was out for most of the day reading and relaxing, it was good to be home but I already wanted to be back with William, spending time with him always calmed me down.
On my way back to the house I spotted two horses being ridden towards the house and I couldn't help the smile that covered my face. How could I not recognise the black horse and black top hat that he wore? I quickly took off at a dash to reach the house and as I ran in the back door there was a knock at the front door.
I stood there just in the view of the front door as it opened and there stood Mr Bingley and my William. Smiling brightly Mr Bingley followed the maid while William caught my eye. He returned my smile and walked towards me. Stopping in front of me I said
"Your very early." He nodded
"Charles was easier to convince than I thought, him forgiving me though might take some time though." I placed my hand on his check gently and said
"He will forgive you, I have." He nodded
"That is true." He took my hand from his face and kissed my hand softly "I missed you my love."
"I missed you too." He pulled me close and hugged me. I buried my face into his chest and smiled. I felt as home.
"Lizzy would you care to explain?" Jumping away from William I saw my father standing there looking very confused.
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