Something clicked inside Lizzie's mind and she hit her front with her hand.

George Wickham. She thought of the tall and slim blond guy who was beside Darcy all the time, back in high school. Lizzie had trouble linking the two images together because she did not anticipate the good-looking guy, with a charming smile and broad shoulders that was standing in front of her.

"Of course... It's been a long time…"

"Five years. How have you been, Lizzie Bennet?"

"I've been fine... How about you?"

"Very good now. This is a great party, don't you think?"

"Yes, it is," Lizzie smiled at the compliment and then she thought of something, "Wait, did you come here alone?"

Lizzie realized in that moment that Darcy might have come late with his friend, without being seen.

George frowned at her question, but smiled.

"No, I came with some friends, they are over there...," and he pointed to a group of people that looked like models, including the young woman who had arrived with him.

"Oh, I thought you were here with D... so Bing invited you?," she asked.

"No, one of my friends did. I just met Bing once."

"Wait a minute... Bing said that Darcy is his best friend, and are you Darcy's best friend...," Lizzie was puzzled.

"I was."

"Was?," she said and George just nodded as a reply.

"But you were inseparable in high school."

"Well, things happen and people change..."

"Oh, I see..."

"Anyway, why don't you come over and meet my friends?," George said.

"Oh, crap. Clara!," Lizzie had forgotten about her but when she turned, she saw her on the dance floor.

"I think she got bored," George said, smiling again.

She accepted his invitation and walked over to the table. She learnt that he was a photographer, lived in LA but travelled a lot. Lizzie told them a little bit about herself and her life in New York, including her vlog. She was enjoying their company, until Jane appeared by her side.

"Lizzie, I was looking everywhere for you! Oh... Hello everyone!", sweet Jane waved a hand.

She was recognized, and George's friends and he complimented her on the event. Jane thanked them and told Lizzie that Bing and she wanted her to spend time with them.

"I didn't want to neglect you, but you know how things can get. But if you want to stay here with your new friends, I would not mind", Jane said to her sister.

"No, I will go with you", Lizzie replied and said good-bye to the people in the table.

"It was nice seeing you again, Lizzie", George said and handed her his card, "until we meet again." And he left her with the image of his smile.

Lizzie spent the rest of the night with Jane and Bing, and some of their friends, dancing and enjoying the party.

Finally, at one am, it was time to go home. Everything had been a great success and the collected money had surpassed Bing's expectations, which meant that he was going to be able to support more charities than originally planned.

The driver took the Bennet sisters to their apartment. Lizzie went inside first to give her sister a little privacy with her boyfriend.

"Actually, Lizzie, Bing is going to spend the night here. It's rather late and ...," Jane couldn't finish her sentence, she was cut by Lizzie.

"You don't have to give an explanation. Good night to you two and congratulations on your success", and Lizzie went to her room.

Jane and Bing had been dating for six months, but Jane continued to be shy about the times Bing stayed over.

Lizzie went to bed, feeling very happy and proud of her sister, and forgetting about the card that remained in the pocket of her dress.

The next morning, Bing took them both to breakfast to a very fancy restaurant as a thank you for all their efforts.

It turned out that Darcy had had an emergency board meeting and had not been able to fly to New York. Lizzie mentioned briefly George to Bing, and he confirmed that he had only met him once, during the funeral of the Darcy's parents.

It was Lizzie's nature to want to know what had happened between Darcy and Wickham, and even considered calling him. However, when she told Charlotte about it, her friend dissuaded her. Lizzie clearly did not have an interest in Darcy, and needed to focus on her thesis, given that she only had one semester left. Lizzie listened to Charlotte and followed her advice.

Lizzie's vlog success started to open jobs opportunities for her, and in late March, she received an invitation to interview at a digital media company in LA, where Charlotte happened to work.

Jane and Bing took Lizzie to the airport. Once there, Jane hugged her and wished the best of luck for her interview.

"This is really bad timing. Darcy just called me to let me know that he is arriving late tonight", Bing said before she went through security.

"Oh, well… maybe next time", Lizzie replied, as calm as possible. Her heart started racing by the mention of Darcy's arrival. She was relieved she was not going to see him. She said good-bye again and walked to the gate.

It was like if life did not want them to coincide one more time.

Just not yet.