A Usual Agreement

A/N: please forgive me for taking so long to update. Hope you like this new chapter still looking for beta if anyone is interested.

Chapter 4

Mr. Darcy road in the carriage across from his sister Georgiana, on their way to Netherfield. He was invited by his good friend Mr. Bingley to help him with the estate that he had just leased. He also invited another good friend Lord Shores the Earl of Kensington. He was a good friend that Darcy and he had made in school Lord Shores was combination of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley. He could be serious, stern and had enough of the matchmaking mamas but he was also very charming and very amiable.

"Brother, who will be with us?"

"Well, there will be Mr. Bingley of course, Mr. and Mrs. Hurst, Miss. Bingley and Lord Shores."

"Lord Shores will be there? Will he be bringing his sister Tracy she is so sweet and I like spending time with her."

"No unfortunately his sister will not be able to join our party. But Miss. Bingley and Mrs. Hurst will be there so you have some female companionship."

"I don't intend to be rude brother, but may I speak freely?"

"Of course Georgiana you should always feel free to speak as you wish to me in private. I will take no offense." Darcy stated wondering at the dour expression on his sister's face.

"William, it is just that I do not care for the company of Bingley's sisters. Miss. Bingley is rude and is only nice me because she thinks it will be a way to gain your favor." She sighed and continued" Mrs. Hurst also follows her sisters lead in everything. They do not want to be my friends. Even if they did like me for me I cannot stand being near them, they are two of the most meanest people I know always putting everything and everyone down unless it might help advance their station in life."

"My dear sister, I am so sorry for you having to deal with Bingley's sisters. Most of the ton is like them; very few want to be our friends because they like us for who we are. Most seek to be our friends for what they will gain however, when you do find those who see the real you those are our true friends. That is why I am doing Bingley this favor and put up with his sisters because he is one of my very few true friends."

"What of Lord Shores?"

"Here is my good friend as well. He and his family do not like the ton either. That is why I know Tracy is a good friend for you. Would you rather have stayed in London instead of going to Netherfield?"

"No brother we spend way too much time apart as it is. You always have so much business to attend to. I want to go to Netherfield just so we can be with in each other's company." Darcy felt that he left Georgiana often to attend matters at Pemberley and for that he felt guilty but, Georgiana did have Miss Annelesly and her studies to attend to in town. He knew she would prefer to be at Pemberley but the best masters always stay in town."

"Well, look on the bright side Georgie maybe there will be some good company to be had in Hertfordshire. There might be some more girls your age to be friend."

"Yes brother, just promise me one thing?" Darcy looked up wondering what she would say next.

"What is that?"

"Don't fall for Miss Bingley and marry her. For if you do I would rather go and live with Aunt Catherine." Georgiana teased him

"I was considering marrying her." Darcy stated" but if I would lose you to Aunt Catherine it would kill me so I must live forever with this heartbreak." Georgiana gasped in shock that Darcy could not help but to laugh.

"Brother, don't scare me like that. It was very cruel." Still laughing Darcy said through his chuckles.

"Don't worry sister I won't fall for Miss Bingley's trap." Georgiana joined her brother in laughter and spent the time enjoying each other's company until they arrived at Netherfield.

"Welcome to Netherfield!" exclaimed Bingley.

"Bingley, it is wonderful to see you again thank you for inviting us to Netherfield." Says Miss Darcy as her brother hands her out of the carriage.

" It is lovely to have you here with us Miss Darcy and you as well Mr. Darcy" Miss Bingley exclaimed as she clutches Mr. Darcy's arm" Lord Shores is waiting for us in the drawing room shall we enter inside" and escorted them inside.

"It is great to see you Darcy. I'm glad Bingley decided to invite us all."

"Lord Shores it is a pleasure to see you as well. Georgiana was hoping to get to spend time with Tracy but, I told her she was able to make it."

"Yes, I planned on bringing her with me so that she can spend time with your sister Georgiana as they get along so well but unfortunately my mother needed her at the estate."

"That is very unfortunate indeed I do dote on Tracy." purrs Miss Bingley as she bats her eyelashes at Lord Shores. "Just as I do Georgiana." She then turns to Mr. Darcy not knowing who she should give more attention to as they have both have fortune and good connections it would be a great match with either one. " But Georgiana and I will find tons to do. Even in this desolate place."

Lord Shores and Darcy exchange and knowing look both know exactly what Miss Bingley is doing." Well Darcy" Lord Shores speaks up" Mr. Bingley was just saying before you arrived that we have an assembly to go to tomorrow night."

"Assembly?"

Mr. Bingley happily exclaims" Yes, Meryton holds an assembly once every month and we had been invited by Sir Lucas to go to tomorrow night's assembly."

"A dull, country dance if you ask me. Why must we go Charles? There will be no one there of education and refinement." Complained Caroline

"All the people we had met so far have been perfectly amiable." Bingley states

"Yes, I agree with Bingley they had been pleasant." Lord Shores chimes in.

"It is also a good way to get to know his neighbors and be part of its society. In Derbyshire I always attend the assemblies' when at home. Even if I detest them." Mr. Darcy stated

"Yes, well Derbyshire is much more refined then Meryton." Miss Bingley stated trying to fix her error.

" Miss Bingley, would you mind if I went up and refreshed myself it has been a very long time traveling all the way here from Pemberley." Says Georgiana.

"Of course Georgiana I will be happy to show you and Mr. Darcy to your rooms just this way please." simpers Miss Bingley as she guides Georgiana and Mr. Darcy to their rooms.