Title: Good Ol' Days .

Chapter 6

Disclaimer: See chap. 1

Rating for the chapter: G

AN: OH MY GOD!!!! I am sorry it took so long. I started this chapter and then forgot about it. I'm sooooo sorry. Hopefully you haven't forgotten about me and this story! Read on Read on... you've waited long enough!!!

Rory sighed as she walked home that Saturday. Her grandmother had sent her for a walk into town that morning to pick up a package from the post office. Rory had protested, but agreed that it was a nice day for a walk and the fresh air would do her good anyway. Though it was supposed to be a relaxing walk, her mind couldn't relax; it was buzzing with questions. What will I do if Charles is the heir? What will I do if he proposes? What will Tristan do if he proposes? What will mom do if he proposes?

The ball was that evening and the town was buzzing with excitement. Carriages lined the crowded streets, and girls chatted excitedly about the announcement, and the latest gossip. Rory, being curious, had peeked into the ladies dress shop to see it virtually empty.

As she stood at her doorway, she contemplated whether or not to go in, for she knew the minute she got in she would have to face a list of duties she wasn't yet ready to perform. Against her better judgment, she sighed and opened the door. She could hear approaching footsteps as she stepped over the threshold, so she untied her hat and cloak and waited.

"Rory?" Her grandmother called.

"Grandma." She replied as Emily reached her, and slipped off her shoes.

"Good, your back. Did you have a nice walk in town today dear?"

"Oh yes." She lied. "Here is your package." She handed the box over to her grandmother.

"Oh, wonderful." Emily said, smiling as she took it and handed it to one of the maids. Rory watched suspiciously as her grandmother whispered something in the maid's ear. The maid smiled and nodded, and they smirked at each other as the maid went around the corner.

Rory was about to question, but Emily cut her off.

"You must be hungry dear. I'll have Rosa prepare you lunch."

"Alright. I'll just be upstairs in my room." Rory mentally sighed, and started for the stairs, but then stopped suddenly. "Grandma, what was in that package?"

"You'll find out later dear." Emily said, smirking, on her way to the kitchen. Rory watched her exit before turning back to the stairs. There is something very strange going on here. She thought as she entered her room. She laid her hat and cloak on the chair by the door and turned to her bed. There sitting on it was the most beautiful book Rory had ever seen. She gingerly picked it up and gently stroked the soft leather cover, then carefully opened it and read the inscription.

Rory,

Good luck tonight.

I love you.

Grandpa

Rory smiled brightly and turned the page see written in gold letters:

Pride and Prejudice

By: Jane Austin

Rory laid the book down on her bed and bolted down the stairs, right into her grandfathers waiting, open arms. "Oh, thank you grandpa!" She mumbled into his shoulder. "I needed that."

"You're very welcome Rory. No matter what happens tonight, know that I love you. I'm always here."

"Thank you." Rory smiled and kissed him gently on the cheek.

"I think your grandmother wants us in the parlor." He nudged her towards the parlor and knocked on the door before opening it and gently guiding Rory in.

"Surprise!" Her grandmother stood there in front of her along with all of people in the house.

This was all going so fast; Rory could hardly believe it all! For in the middle of the room stood the most beautiful dress Rory had ever seen. It's deep blue satin shone on Rory's face as she walked to it and gingerly caressed the smooth, clean fabric. A pair of shoes and gloves lay next the dress. Rory smiled brightly, closing her gaping mouth.

"Oh my God! It's beautiful!" She said turning towards her grandmother.

"We had it sent in from a designer abroad. It took awhile getting here but at least now no other girl will have the same one." Her grandmother gushed, hardly containing her giddiness.

"Thank you so much grandmother! I love it!" Rory exclaimed, carefully hugging her grandma so she wouldn't ruin anything.

"Your very welcome Rory." Rory pulled back and smiled.

"Wait, there's more." Richard continued, pointing to a bench where the package Rory had brought home that morning sat, unwrapped, leaving the box under a violet velvet case. Rory carefully untied the bow that circled the box and read the handwritten note that lay there.

Rory,

It's us...your parents. We hope you haven't forgotten about us already. We miss you so much! Not that this honeymoon isn't wonderful, but we can hardly wait to come home and see you. We especially wish we could see you tonight. We wish you all the best on your special evening and hope all your wishes and dreams for it come true. It'll all work out you'll see. Your grandparents sent us a letter recently detailing the event and we couldn't be happier for you. We hope that it goes the way you want it to, and we expect a full description of everything when we get home. We love you and miss you immensely Rory. Have a wonderful time tonight.

Love Forever,

Lorelai and Christopher

Rory smiled brightly at the letter and set it down gently beside the velvet box. She gingerly opened it to find yet another note, this one just from Lorelai.

Rory,

I thought I'd send you these. I know you'll love them as much as I do. Partly because of their importance and partly because, although Christopher does have good taste, I know you were a major part of the purchase. I hope they'll hold as much happiness for you as they did for me.

Mom

Rory gasped. Under the note sat the most beautiful diamond necklace Rory had ever seen. The bracelet and earrings that lay beside it matched it perfectly and the precious jewels glimmered in the sunlight. Rory almost fainted when she realized where she recognized them from, her mom's wedding day.

AN: Okay, I've gotta get to school. So this one is short. Now that exams are over I'll probably be writing more. and defiantly more frequently. again...my deepest apologies for not getting this out sooner! Let's just say that Pride and Prejudice came out back then, because I couldn't think of anything else.

Ali.

ps. thanks to my editor who stuck through the wait with me.