Well, as we all know I do not own anything except the new idea...i was a century or two too late huh?

Chapter 4

The sight which greeted Lady Catherine could hardly be the one she wanted, or expected. She pushed past Darcy, only to come face to face with 'That Bennet Girl' she couldn't seem to escape. And what a sight she was! Her hair down, in running waves down her back, her dress twisted and bunched, as if it was hastily put back on... And her face! Flushed and swollen, either she had just been crying, or had been soundly kissed! All of this going on in her bachelor nephews house!

"Darcy, I demand an explanation for your behavior theses past days, as well as this...this girls presence in your home! You, a young single gentleman and her, a plain Mister's daughter! Hardly better then a tradesman! I say, have neither of you any decency, or morals for that matter? Well? What have you two to say for yourselves?" Lady Catherine demanded, looking from Darcy to Elizabeth, out of breath from her tirade, and quite put out from the whole situation.

"My dear Aunt, as you point out, this is my house, and I am a single gentlemen, I cannot see how this is any of your concern" Darcy said with all the polish he had gained throughout the years.

"None of my business! Darcy, I do warn you to proceed cautiously; you are on very thin ice" Lady Catherine said with an air one usually sees when viewing royalty.

'And that's just her problem, always thinking herself above others and in charge of everyone' Darcy thought to himself. 'Well, I'll just have to prove her wrong. Nothing, NOTHING is getting in between Elizabeth and I...well, nothing more, anyway'.

"Lady Catherine, if I may, I was just visiting your nephew, trying to gain any information he might have on my sis...I mean on an important matter we have been discussing" Elizabeth said, mentally kicking herself for her slip of tongue.

"What was that you said? Or rather, meant to say? What news of your sister? Which one? Darcy I demand to be informed on all matters concerning this family at once!" Lady Catherine exclaimed, looking truly put out that she did not know everything there was to know about her nephew.

"Aunt, it is as Miss Bennet says. She is here on a personal issue which we have been discussing, nothing more. If it had been such an important family matter, do you not think I would have sent word to you at once? Have I ever done anything else regarding those types of situations?"

"Well, there is always a first time for everything. And since it does concern this...lady, I would not put anything past her, or you that matter. Do you think that I am blind? That I cannot see that you are infatuated with this girl? And her being who she is, I wouldn't put it past her to use her feminine wiles on you. I've seen it happen before Darcy, mark my words, once she gets whatever it is she's after, you'll never hear another kind word out of those lips. You cannot tell me that she is truly fond of you. If she was she would be defending not only herself, but you as well! Come now man, you are not that daft!" Lady Catherine said, her voice shaking with anger and authority. She would set matters straight, once and for all.

But before she or Darcy could utter a word, Elizabeth seemed to break from the spell Lady Catherine had placed on them. Her fine eyes flashed brilliantly before she chose to reply to the charges thrown against her. "Lady Catherine, and notice how I stress Lady, for it is not rank alone that earns titles, but also the manner in which one presents themselves, and how they treat others. So you may be a Lady in rank, but in rank only. I know far better people, most of them lowly governesses or dressmakers, that are 100 times the Lady you are, or ever shall be. As to the reason I am here, well that is simply none of your business. Now or in the future. I am a grown woman, and I do live my life the way it pleases me to live it. As does your nephew. Neither of us need, or even request your permission for any event which may take place. If the issue concerned you, believe me, you would have been contacted. But you and I are linked by very thin bonds, so I cannot imagine why I should contact you about a family issue".

"And as to your comment about what kind of a woman I am, well at least I have my own mind, and use it, unlike your sickly mindless daughter,who would rather pretend to be sick and fragile, just to please you, rather than standing up for herself and do what she would wish to do. How you love to control! Well this situation is completely out of your hands. And as it does not concern you, I cannot think of a possible reason for to even still be here for. Now if you will excuse us, your nephew and I do have matters to discuss, which are for our ears only. Good day, My Lady" Elizabeth finished with a triumphant gleam in her eyes, her head tilted to a proud angle.

"Darcy, are you going to allow this...this nobody talk to your aunt like that? The nerve! I say, do have her shown out at once, never to cast a shadow over this great house and family again!" Lady Catherine demanded, staring Darcy carefully, fully expecting him to do as she said.

"I regret that I do not see Elizabeth's presence here as a shadow. In fact, if anything I would like to say how grateful I am that she should grace this walls with her intelligence. Now aunt, if you would excuse us, Elizabeth and I would like to talk. My cousin Fitzwilliam should be delighted to see you out to your carriage. Good day, Aunt" Darcy said as he turned back to Elizabeth, waiting to hear the door open and his cousin step inside.

"This is not the end of this matter Darcy! This girl is nothing but trouble, and I shall see to it that she is never accepted into society again!" She said before she slammed the door shut behind her.

"Well I personally never thought she'd leave" Elizabeth said with a wicked gleam in her eyes.

"You minx" Darcy replied before talking her into his arms and holding her close. "You were brilliant, my dear" He said into her hair, inhaling deeply, finding himself intoxicated by her scent.

"Mister Darcy, we still do have matters to discuss. Please, do let go so that you may explain yourself."

"Tomorrow...Tomorrow I will tell you anything you may wish to know...but for now, please, let me love you" he said, his heart in his eyes, his voice soft and husky, and hands running lightly up and down from her shoulders to her wrists.

"Very well...but only because I am curious...I do believe I remember you saying something about 'That only being one of the ways a man can please a woman...I think I should like it for you to further explain these...other ways to me" She said with that wicked gleam in her eyes, the very one which had started his downfall in love with her. "But of course, My Lady...Being the gentleman that I am, how could I do anything but comply with your wishes."

"Then...CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!" She yelled before she ran out the door and up the steps.

"With pleasure" he whispered to himself.