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Chapter 12

Mr. Darcy rubbed his eyes; the feeling of exhaustion was overwhelming. It seemed that he had been in his library all day long writing letters for this and that. Talking to his tenants, and trying to solve simple problems that only he could handle. It seemed that the pile of business keep heaping up with no luck of it diminishing. He had been at this for three days now and he was tired. Ready to call it quits and go to Netherfield. But he knew that if he did that then he would only get to stay till right after the wedding, which is something he did not plan on doing.

The wedding was at the end of January, the 27th. Darcy was glad that he wasn't going to spend Christmas by himself. Georgiana came to Pemberley with him and Colonel Fitzwilliam. They would be leaving right after the holiday, and hopefully Darcy would be going with them. A soft knock resounded on the door, "Come in" he commanded.

Georgiana stepped through the door timidly, hoping that she hadn't interrupted her brother.

"I am sorry to disturb you brother, but Colonel Fitzwilliam and I were wondering if you were coming to dinner."

"You have not disturbed me. I thank you for coming and getting me but I shall have my supper in here tonight. If you can have someone bring it up to me that would be wonderful." Darcy turned back to his work, after a few seconds he realized that Georgiana still hadn't moved. "Is there something else you wish to discuss with me?"

"I am worried that you are working too hard. For days now you have worked nonstop and I don't want you getting sick." Darcy got up and went to his sister. He placed his hand upon her chin and lifted her eyes toward his own.

"Your concern is noted, but unnecessary. Do not worry yourself over my sake. If I stop now then I won't be to leave when we had originally planned." Georgiana smiled weakly, still worried for her brother. She knew why he was so desperate to get all his work done. She herself was anxious to see Ms. Bennet again. She wanted to get to know this woman who seemed to have completely captured her brother's heart.

Slowly she left the room and went down to join her cousin. She hoped that her brother would one day repair the gap that he had put forth between Ms. Bennet and himself. She didn't know all the details, just what she had gathered from overhearing conversations between her cousin and brother. What she observed herself and what she could get out of Colonel Fitzwilliam. He only let it slip that her brother had indeed proposed once to Ms. Bennet but that she refused. At first she couldn't believe it, who would refuse her brother. He was so kind and lovable that she couldn't bear to think that anyone could hate him. Although she didn't know all the details she concluded that Ms. Bennet didn't really know her brother that well. The information that she must have heard was wrong, and hopefully eventually she would see what a wonderful man he was.

"Excuse me, Madame. This letter just came for the family." Georgiana smiled slightly and took the little note.

"Thank you Mrs. Reynolds."

"Is the master not coming to supper ma'am?"

"No he is not. He will be having his supper in the library today."

"Very good ma'am" Mrs. Reynolds replied before bowing slightly and leaving to go and prepare the masters supper.

Curious to see who had sent them a letter Georgiana sat down on a chair near by to open it. It was from Longbourn, a Christmas card. Although Georgiana had never met Mrs. Bennet, she felt really touched that she would send them a holiday greeting. Inside was also another letter from Elizabeth. Georgiana was ecstatic to be getting a letter from her.

Dear Georgiana,

I know we never really got to know each other very well but I feel like I have known you for a very long time. I must say that I much enjoyed your company while I was in London. I am just sorry that I did not get to know you better. I have heard that you will be coming with your brother to the wedding of my sister and Mr. Bingley. I look forward to seeing you again, and I am sure that we shall become the best of friends. Best wishes for the holidays, and may God bless you and your family.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Bennet

Her short little note filled Georgiana with such happiness that Elizabeth wanted to get to know her. And that she wanted to become her friend. Georgiana never really had very many friends, the only companion she really had was Mrs. Younge and her current governess. Her brother and Colonel Fitzwilliam were her only other companions but she needed more than just that. Someone closer to her own age and female like Elizabeth. She was so happy that she decided to tell her brother of the letter.

"William, oh sorry I forgot you were working" Georgiana felt pretty sheepish busting into her brother's office without even knocking. He looked up from his work, a little frustrated that he was being interrupted yet again.

"Is there something you needed?"

"Well… um I just, that is we received a letter, from the Bennet's." Once he heard that name he immediately perked up, ready to listen to anything his sister had to say. "I guess you can read it later, I didn't mean to interrupt."

"No, it is alright." Darcy hurried over to his sister and took the letter from her. He was a little disappointed that only Mrs. Bennet wrote wishing them well on this Christmas season. At least she did write some connection to his beloved he thought.

"I also have a letter from Ms. Bennet, in case you were wondering. She wrote to me, she seems like the nicest person. I like her a lot."

Darcy smiled his approval but was too afraid to ask his sister for the letter.

"Have you gone to dinner yet Georgiana?" She blushed slightly, realizing she hadn't even made it to the dining room. "I thought not, well it seems that I will not be getting anything done. Come let us go and eat." He said softly, taking her sisters hand and leading her out of the library.

"There you two are, I was about to send out a search party." Colonel Fitzwilliam joked once he saw the two walk through the door.

"We almost didn't make it. We just received a letter from the Bennet's is all." Fitzwilliam arched his eye brows in surprise.

"Yes, they were so kind to send us a letter. I got a note from Ms. Bennet too; she is such a wonderful friend." Georgiana beamed holding the letter close. Settling in their chairs Fitzwilliam watched as Darcy eyes followed the letter that his sister was holding. He smiled, knowing exactly what Darcy was thinking. He could hardly believe that this was the same Darcy. He seemed so much more open, and so much in love. To Colonel Fitzwilliam it was rather entertaining to watch. Every time anything was mentioned that had anything to do with the lady in question it was like Darcy suddenly had ears for you and you alone.

"Georgiana, I was wondering if you would accompany me somewhere before the food is brought." Said the Colonel slyly, "I need your opinion on something."

Georgiana looked at her brother for his approval, which he gave. She was confused at what her cousin could want and why now.

"Just hurry up you two I am starving." Darcy said flatly. Once they were gone he reached over to where his sister had been sitting. Looking back to where they had disappeared just to make sure they were gone before taking the note. He reread the note several times and smiled to himself. Although it wasn't a long note, it was from her. He slowly caressed the writing, closing his eyes and imagining her in his mind. He brought the letter to his nose and smelled, it still had her fragrance on it. He leaned back in his chair just enjoying basking in the memory of Elizabeth. It was at that moment that he heard giggling, and someone shushing someone else. Darcy's eyes darted around the room, when he realized that both Georgiana and Fitzwilliam had been watching him from around the corner.

"Alright you two I know you are there." Slowly they came out. Georgiana although she looked completely ashamed at what she had just done, couldn't help but laugh at what she had just seen. Colonel Fitzwilliam was grinning from ear to ear, having been entertained by Darcy once again. Darcy looked at them sternly, embarrassed that they had seen him pry into his sister's letter. Georgiana looked to the floor under her brother's scrutiny. Then she heard a soft chuckle, looking up she saw her brother laughing. She couldn't believe it, here he was laughing at himself instead of being mad. Soon all three were laughing together; Georgiana had never laughed so much in her entire life. Her sides begun to hurt, she liked this carefree side of her brother and hoped to see more of that in the future.

Elizabeth was sitting in the parlor gazing out side at the snow slowly drifting to the earth. She listened as Robert read to Rachel, correcting him when he stumbled upon the harder words. Jane and Mr. Bingley sat in another corner talking softly to one another. Elizabeth was truly happy for her sister, she seemed so content. Elizabeth just hoped that one day she would be feeling the same joy that Jane was. Mrs. Bennet came practically floating through the room holding up a letter. She sat next to her daughter and smiled gleefully.

"Lizzy I have something that might brighten your day. Come with me child." Mrs. Bennet took her daughter's wrist took her to the library. There was a package sitting on the table addressed to herself. She glanced at her mother giving her a questioning glance.

"This is the letter that came with it, it is from Pemberley." Elizabeth's eyes widened, she was so surprised, and to get a letter and package from Pemberley was indeed something she did not expect.

"Mr. Darcy has been so kind as to give us a nice little fruit basket also, but this part of the gift was solely for you." Placing the letter on top of the gift she backed out of the room to give her some privacy. Once the door was shut Mrs. Bennet had to resist the urge to shout for joy. She had hoped that Mr. Darcy would send a letter to their family if she herself sent one to his. She did not imagine that he would send gifts, and one specifically to Elizabeth.

Elizabeth gazed at the letter for the longest time, afraid to open it.

"It is probably just from his sister. Why would he write to me, it wouldn't be proper. This package is probably from her also. So I am being silly." Determined not to let the butterflies in her stomach get the better of her she open the letter. The first was in fact from Georgiana. Thanking her for the letter and her thoughtfulness. She seemed like such a sweet girl, she was terribly sorry that Wickham had taken advantage of her innocence. The next was from Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth's heart almost stopped when she saw his even handwriting.

-Ms. Bennet,

I know this is a little forward of me, having now written you two letters. You were so kind to write to my sister that I had to thank you myself. She hasn't had many friends her age, and having you write such a thoughtful note to her meant too much. You are truly too generous, and I would just like to show my appreciation with this little gift. I hope you don't mind, but it seemed the kind of thing that you would enjoy. I am indeed indebted to you, Merry Christmas and may God bless you.

Fitzwilliam Darcy

Elizabeth pressed the letter to her heart. It seemed that perhaps he still cared, if only a little. He was indebted to her, which in reality she felt that she owed him so much more. He was truly the best of men, now forgiving her for thinking so ill of him. She hurried and opened the package. It was a book, one she had not heard of before. She stroked the cover, her heart bursting with happiness. She dashed out of the room and up to her room to think about all that had just happened. What could be the meaning of all this. Could it be that he still loved her. She didn't know for certain but she knew one thing, that she hadn't been this happy in a long time. Soon she would see him again, which filled her heart with girlish flutterings. She fell back on her bed with the letter and book clasped to her chest.

Ok so I am not Jane Austen when it comes to writing letters, but I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Don't worry the two lovers will be together, but just give me time. More is still on the way! Review and I will update!