A Fool’s Proposal (100-word challenge)

by lizzieanne16

It seems to be the season for proposals. Will there be any success? Five-shot all written. Language is casual for effect. I know it’s not Regency-speak. And it does not follow the P&P timeline. Please allow me the liberty. Final chapter now posted to celebrate my first month of writing fanfiction. Thank you all!

1. Take One, Part 1, 1st April

"You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."

Lizzy looked around.

"You talking to me?"

"Yes. Let me continue. Your family is poor and insignificant. Your sisters are wild. Your father is lazy. Your mum gossips for the whole of England. To be fair, you and Jane are not too bad. I tried to resist it but I have fallen for you. Will you marry me?"

"No."

"Are you serious?"

"Yes. Are you?"

"I never jest."

"Hmm…. oohhh! I know what you are up to. It's April Fools' Day!!! Good one, Mr Darcy!"