Hellooo!
I know do not beat me, it has been quite a rollercoaster, and still is, in my life and I did not have either the energy or the time to finish it.
It is not entirely what I had hoped but I think it will do for now.
I will have a break from writing for a bit but I hope I can come back ASAP!
hope you will like this one
have a good week
madilizzie
After this first encounter, Lydia's behaviour changed so much even her own father could not believe it. Mr Bennet had never thought he would say it one day, but he quite enjoy his youngest daughter's company. He made some effort too as he realised he had left his youngers to their mother's care and by doing so left them unchecked.
The old Lydia reappeared from time to time, giggling like a goose. Everyone would accept this little relapse as it was less present than in the past and with more restraint than before.
It only took two more days before Mr John Anderson, with the surprising agreement of his parents, asked Miss Lydia in marriages and she agreed wholeheartedly.
A week later, Mrs Bennet arrived in London with the rest of the family to congratulation the newly weds. The couple left for their honeymoon in Cornwall to visit his family.
On their return to London, the couple would settle close to the Gardiners' house in Gracechurch Street. Lydia had expressed her worries about their future house and John, ready to please his new wife, had made the suggestion. It suits him as well for his business so the house was bought by the Darcys as a wedding gift.
Soon after they left, another happy announcement was pronounced. As Darcy fulfilled, another promised he made to his wife. This had not been easy for him to accept his wrongdoing and face his friend, but Mr Bingley's easy character could not be angry at him for too long. The prospect of being reunited with his angel earned Darcy the full forgiveness from his friend.
Miss Jane Bennet was engaged to Mr Bingley to the delight of Mrs bennet who had any intention of organising this wedding. She had been bared from organising two weddings; she did not want to miss another one. Darcy did not envy his friend, for he knew Mrs bennet would relish on preparing a huge event.
If everyone was overjoyed, one person remained dissatisfied with the turn of event. Miss Caroline Bingley was on her way back to London when she heard a most dreadful news, Mr Darcy of Pemberley had found a wife. She had reassured her friend that this must be a blatant lie for she would be the first to know if he had taken a wife. Still, some doubts were cast. She had to resolve this situation. It was about time she took upon her role of mistress. Her determination was so set that to her it did not matter how she would become the new Mrs Darcy as long as the title belong to her; the rest was insignificant.
The next day, Darcy found a divested Miss Bingley in his study; suggestively, lying on the sofa.
"Miss Bingley what are you doing here, it is highly inappropriate!"
"Oh, Mister Darcy, why being so shy about it, when we are married I do hope our marriage will be of felicity!"
"I beg your pardon?"
"Of course, what would the people say when they learn our secret meetings, we must make it official, think of dear Georgiana!"
Before Darcy could mutter anything at all, his wife entered the study.
"William, I was loo-. Miss Bingley?"
Elizabeth's presence did not deter Miss Bingley's aim; quite the opposite. She stood with the most prideful and victorious attitude he has ever seen.
"Oh, Eliza, what a surprise! Mr Darcy and I did not realise you were here. But you will be, I am sure, thrilled to be the first to congratulate us on our engagement."
Both Elizabeth and Darcy were stunned at the audacity of the woman. Their silence only encouraged Miss Bingley's assumption.
"Do not be alarmed my dear, this is only a natural attitude a man and woman who are attracted to each other do. When your time will come. You will understand what my Fitz and I suffer at the moment."
Finally, Elizabeth recovered from the shock, but she could only laugh without restraint. She tried to stop herself, but every time she looked at her husband or Miss Bingley, it grew even more. Eventually her husband joined in, himself realising the incongruity of the situation. The only one who could not understand why the situation has slipped through her control was Miss Bingley. And as their laugh continue she became angrier by the minute.
"Pray tell me what is it so laughable!"
Elizabeth did her best to regain some control to offer an explanation.
"I am very sorry for my outburst Miss Bingley! it was unladylike. But I found it quite humorous that my husband is engaged to another woman when our wedding was only a few weeks ago."
"I do not see the humour in it. After all, it is not my problem if your husband left you for another woman."
Elizabeth would have not believed Miss Bingley so thick of mind as she did not seem to understand the meaning behind her words.
"What you do not see Miss Bingley, I will explain it to you plainly. Elizabeth is my wife and by consequence I am her devoted husband."
It took Elizabeth all willpower to remain calm as Miss Bingley's face turned into a trout out of the water.
"It is impossible!"
"I can assure you it is more than possible, we married in a private ceremony in Derbyshire. Now we should speak of this absurd situation. There is only two possibilities for you to choose. We can all forget what just happened and no one will be the wiser or I can call upon your brother and explained to him what transpired."
Miss Bingley was not to be deterred by the allegation. For in her mind, It was inconceivable that Mr Darcy married this Eliza Bennet unless the wrench woman trapped him into this marriage. It never occurred to Miss Bingley that her action this morning was in the same nature.
"She will be the ruin of you, can you not see it. We can found a solution to this, She has ruined herself with one officer and now she—"
"MISS!"
Miss Bingley shrunk at his outburst, shocked to see him with such anger.
"Now, if you go down this path, I am sure The ton would be more than happy to learn what spectacle you have given us this morning. And I wonder whom they would believe more? You, who has not ties to the Ton and family in trade or Me, Mr Darcy of Pemberley, nephew to the earl of Matlock and well-established family."
He looked at her with such a stern expression that even Elizabeth was slightly startled. She could now see the Mr Darcy she encounter at the Meryton ball. Miss Bingley's expression changed all of a sudden, upon realising she lost. She readjusted her dress and made her escape not before curtsying to the new Mrs Darcy with bitterness.
After this event, Miss Bingley disappeared from London society only to reappear a few weeks later, engaged to an Earl twice her age. Elizabeth had briefly wondered if Miss Bingley was satisfied with her choice. William reminded her that Miss Bingley could not in his mind ever find happiness for she never seemed content with anything.
As the preparations for Jane and Mr Bingley took place, Darcy praised Bingley's patience. They had decided for a three-month engagement period. The reason being, Mrs Bennet would not have enough time to prepare such occasion. Jane understood how it was her way to gain back some attention after the missed weddings and Jane, being the most kind person whom you could ever meet, agreed.
Mr Bingley's cheerful nature was tested many times and many times did he find himself in the quiet of Darcy's study or the library; not that he was alone as Mr Bennet would himself hiding away from wedding preparations.
One night Darcy confessed his sympathy towards his friend.
"I have to say if we had to wait three months to marry I would have taken you to Gretna Green without a second thought! I do not think I could have borne so much talk about laces."
"What an ungrateful thought Mr Darcy, what would my mother say to that!"
"I am sorry, but I love you too much." He said unapologetic, her laughter producing a smirk from him.
"I have to admit, I would have let you take me there willingly. I love my mother, but as much as I wanted a nice wedding, I would have hated being paraded like a peacock around London."
"Such ungrateful daughter you are!"
Their laughs resonated in their room as both settled for the night.
"Do you think she does not like me for that reason?"
"Oh no, she does not know how to behave around you. I had a conversation, she ought to know the truth and as much as she can appear silly at times, my mother has some sense. She knows you saved our family and that her behaviour in the past had drawn Mr Bingley away. With what happened to Lydia too, she is trying to be better and so she will need some time to adjust and learn. But do not worry, she will have much to do when she will have a handful of grandchildren."
"Oh yes, I assumed she will when that happened!"
"It will sooner than later!" Elizabeth smirked at him knowingly. He looked at her unsure.
"No… You?"
"Yes!"
"When?"
"I saw the doctor this morning, he confirmed my suspicions."
He kissed her passionately too happy to say anything.
"I love you Elizabeth Darcy!"
"And I love you William Darcy!"
The couple rejoiced at their new adventure on the way. In the corner of their room, a shadow smiled, Artemis was happy. Life would be good, she would see her grandchildren grew up. For Artemis was not just any fox, in another life, in another time, she was a Lady married to a wonderful man with two lovely children. She had died too young, before she had drawn her last breath, she remembered her prays to her children and husband. She had prayed her shy little Fitzwilliam would grow into a fine young man and her sweet Georgiana to a lovely and kind Lady.
When a few month ago her eyes had opened at first, she could not remember who she was and as she had wondered around Pemberley quietly, the memories came back. Her children, her husband, the love they shared. From that moment on, she had watched over the household and their inhabitant. She could feel they were not happy. After eavesdropping a conversation between her two children, Lady Anne had realised that her son was in love but he had ruined it with great care. Yet again she had prayed to god for help and he had answered her when Elizabeth appeared at Pemberley. Lady Anne had acted hoping to help her son in his misfortune. She had thought it would take some effort to reunite them, but as it turns out, fate was being good with them.
This Lydia affairs was not the best occurrence, and she certainly did not like young Wickham being part of the family. She had a lot of respect for his father, as he was a great man, but his son had taken too much on his mother. Yet again she had acted to ensure her family future happiness. She grew to like the Bennet family. They might not have the manners to recommend themselves, but they loved each other, and that was what was important for Lady Anne. Manners could be learned Love was another thing.
But now she was a happy fox, and she would make sure that it would stay that way.
Among the Derbyshire county, Elizabeth became known as the Lady Fox because Artemis would follow her mistress around like a shadow. Her kindness and generosity won the heart of many even the cold-hearted ones. Darcy would even disappear in people's mind if his wife was with him. Not that he would take offence quite the opposite, everyone could see the pride and joy on Mr Darcy's feature.