The next day, not only did Darcy arrive at Pemberley, but he came with a beautiful young lady at his side. When Elizabeth went out to greet hit carriage, she was surprised to see this turn of events.
Seeing Darcy and the girl standing next to each other, the resemblance was so strong, that Elizabeth knew immediately that the mysterious girl had to be Miss Georgiana Darcy, Darcy's younger sister. The girl was indeed beautiful, with a crown of gleaming dark brown hair. She was tall, almost the height of her brother and Elizabeth was sure that if they were to stand next to each other, Georgiana would tower over her. For a girl of barely sixteen, she was a formed into a woman, full of grace and elegance. Even more so, despite her resemblance to her brother, they wore a different countenance about themselves. Whereas Darcy was all hard lines and dour looks, Georgiana's face was that of good humor and a shy smile.
All in all, Georgiana was nothing like Elizabeth imagined and she scolded herself for judging the girl before they had ever met. Just by looking at her, Elizabeth knew she should get to know this girl, especially if they were to live in the same household.
Elizabeth put a bright smile on her face and came forward to the duo. "Welcome home. I know you two must be tired from your journey. Luncheon is over, but I am sure the the cook will be happy to fix something for you."
Georgiana glances at Darcy with a small smile on her face, then turned back to Elizabeth. "You must be my brother's new wife. I have heard so much about you and am ever so glad to meet you."
Elizabeth was surprised to hear that the girl had heard anything about her beyond that she was her brother's new wife, but the slight blush high on Darcy's cheeks told Elizabeth the girl was telling the truth and that the things said were of a positive nature. That knowledge sent a small flurry of butterflies off in Elizabeth stomach.
"I have heard about you, too, Miss Darcy. I am looking forward to deepening are acquaintance. I am sure we are to become great friends."
Elizabeth's prediction turned out to be true. Over the course of several days, Georgiana and Elizabeth could be frequently seen strolling the gardens of Pemberley arm in arm or sitting in the library, heads bent close together whispering secrets and giggling with each other.
Elizabeth was so happy to have found a kindred spirit in that home. She was no closer to forming a bond with Darcy, though they had settled into being civil with each other. It was through no lack of effort on her side. Darcy was often in his office working on estate details he had neglected during his stay at Netherfield and Elizabeth still had some planning to do for the coming ball.
Life had become so busy that Elizabeth barely noticed the weeks fly by. She was constantly doing some sort of planning for the ball or spending time with Georgiana. They were quickly becoming close like sisters. Georgiana would have some of her friends come to visit or go visiting with them and drag Elizabeth with her, so that she could meet some of the other women of the county and make friends. There were even a few that Elizabeth enjoyed meeting so much that they agreed to exchange letters.
Despite her fears, life at Pemberley was turning out to be immensely comfortable and she could see herself carving out a content life for herself there.
So, it was with great surprise that time went by so fast that Jane arrived to Pemberley with Elizabeth scarcely remembering she was set to arrive on that particular day.