For the author: We will now go back to the present. Thank you
Chapter 17
William was setting at the head table in front of the room in the Great Hall. He didn't care what was being done or said, his thoughts were on Lizzy. He is sure his mother is lying but how to prove it. William thanks the people who came to the dinner, never seeing Lizzy and Mr. or Mrs. Smith at the back of the hall the whole time.
Lizzy couldn't believe her eyes there was William laughing and for what; what is happening here tonight? The Smiths sit down at their table leaving Lizzy standing on the back wall. From Wills place in the Great Hall he could not see the whole area. So he looked over at his Mom, smiled and got everyone attention.
"Can I have everyone attention please, we are here for a special day. We all have to follow their hearts. I come here introduce my choice of a Bride." Lizzy heart started racing from fear, if he chose her or if he didn't, this was it. She just knew he would proclaim his love for her.
"I like to introduce my future wife…..Lois Grant." Lizzy looked at his smile and knew she had been used and this child was going to make her an outcast. She turned and run to the door which is in the middle of the hall. William saw Lizzy and jumped off the riser, and took off after her.
Lizzy runs from the hall and not watching where she was going ran into the street. A horse drawn carriage approached in less then a second, the horses reared up and knock Lizzy to the ground. The coach man tried to stop but Lizzy fell under the front wheels. The coach run over her, her stomach was crush under the weight. William screamed as he ran to her, "NO, baby don't die I love you." Lizzy just turned head away.
"Lizzy I am so sorry, please forgive me; you are my heart and soul. I swear to my higher power one day we will be together. We are soul mates, no can change or stop that." William was crying in public, which is taboo for men. He lifts her head and places in his lap, getting her blood on his new suit.
A very weak Lizzy responses; "I am beneath you, so why care."
"NO, I am the unworthy party; you are too good for me. I was stupid and believed Mom, now I wish I would have pushed a little harder to find you. I wish I could die for you but I can't." Knowing this may be her last seconds he picks her up in his arms and yells, "I LOVE Elizabeth Lewis, she is my heart and soul. One day I shall correct my mistake ten folds, I swear." Lizzy dies and Will is left with his pain.