The Diary of Fitzwilliam Darcy

by SapphireBlue2007

The Diary kept by Fitzwilliam Darcy from the start of Ramsgate to his wedding day. Mr Darcy is a private man but he does need to rant once in a while about his tenderness for Geogiana, hatred of Mr Wickham and ardent love for the unsuitable Miss Bennet. E/D

11. Entry 11

It had started out well enough.

Little did I know... it was but only the calm before the storm.

It had started out well enough.

I managed to sweep away every bit of longing I held within me. I was prepared to face Bingley's ball, without paying her any special attention. Any attention that would encourage her, raise expectations.

I would not ask to dance. I would not engage with her, in any way.

I failed.

-- Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley, Derbyshire