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A ball was to be hosted and she was invited! How exciting was that! She hadn't left Pemberly since she had arrived, and she was eager to get away. She would be out in public for the first time. "Oh no." She thought wearily. "Maybe this isn't such a good idea. People will be wanting an explanation for everything. They're so gossipy too. I would hate to make a bad name for Mr. Darcy." She thought worried, but then shrugged it off when thoughts of how much fun a ball would be clouded her mind. Dancing and music. Lots of handsome men. She giggled aloud at that thought. She was acting just like the girls in those movies. But who cared? She was going to have some fun here.

The ball was to be at a Mr. Bingley's. Mr. Darcy had mentioned him once or twice saying they were good friends. She was eager to meet him as he sounded like quite a jolly fellow. The ball was still weeks away though and with nothing to occupy her, time would surely go by very slowly. She rode horses, learned how to knit, took walks in the gardens, drew, painted, and simply had a good time doing nothing while waiting until the day the ball came.

One day when she was out attempting to paint a picture of the gardens she got an unexpected visit. She was humming to herself a simple tune and letting her paint brush sweep across the canvas carelessly. Leaning back to study her work so far, her brows furrowed and the corners of her lips curved down forming a frown. It just didn't look at all like what was before her. If only she had her camera she could capture the beauty of it all In mere seconds. Still studying her picture, she didn't notice a person stood behind her gazing over her shoulder. Standing up to take a rest from painting her picture she stood, turned and gasped. She scolded Mr. Darcy for sneaking up on her.

"Mr. Darcy! You almost gave me a heart attack! You should be ashamed of yourself sneaking up on me like that!"

A small smile spread across his face as he said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you so bad."

Sighing she plopped back down in the chair. Turning to face him she said sarcastically,

"And to what do I owe this honor?"

"Nothing. I was simply getting some fresh air when I saw you were also outside. I thought I might ask if you would like to accompany me on a walk."

"I would be happy to." She replied cheerfully. Standing up she straightened her dress and looked up to the gaze of Mr. Darcy's dark brown eyes. Before she could read them, He quickly looked away. What had she seen in his eyes? She had caught a glimpse of something, but she didn't know what. They started walking side by side quietly. Each a little uncomfortable. She was always the one to break the silence and she did it again now.

"I'm rather excited for the ball." She started. "I have never been to a ball you know. It's not something we do in the 21st century."

Mr. Darcy's reply was short. "Pity."

"But what will people think of you when they find out you're keeping a strange woman from the future at Pemberly? It will surely ruin your good reputation."

"So they won't find out." He said smartly. "You will be my distant cousin from London, that came to visit me after such a long time." He finished, his smile mischievous.

She laughed. "Are you sure I can pull it off?"

"I doubt it will be too hard." He returned.

They had been walking for a while now and decided to go back inside. Through the four months she had been at Pemberly Mr. Darcy and she had formed friendly bond. But was it becoming more than that?

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