Elizabeth watched her aunt and uncle's carriage leave Pemberley from the window

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Elizabeth watched her aunt and uncle's carriage leave Pemberley from the window. She was so enthralled in what she was doing that she didn't hear her betrothed enter.

"Lizzy?" He asked, and she jumped in surprise before turning to him with a sad smile.

"Have you come to say goodbye?" Lizzy questioned.

"Yes." William answered and after checking that they were quite alone, kissed her quickly. "I am sorry, my love."

"I understand why you are going, I just wish I could come too William."

"I know but-"

"I know." Elizabeth said, tucking a stray curl behind his ear and then kissed him. "Goodbye my love."

"Goodbye. I will be back as quickly as possible. Lizzy could-?" Whatever he was going to say was cut off as Georgiana had entered the room.

"I hope that that you have a good trip brother." She said, and it became obvious to Elizabeth that Georgiana didn't know about the 'Wickham/Lydia situation', and was immensely grateful that William had kept the situation secret for as long as possible.

"I shall try Georgiana. Please have an enjoyable time while I am in Town."

"Of course."

"Goodbye Georgiana."

"Goodbye brother."

"Miss Bennet" He said, bowing.

"Farewell sir." She replied curtsying in return. He left the room giving a backward glance of longing. She gave him a large smile before he shut the door behind him.

"So Miss Darcy shall we call for tea in the music room? I would dearly love if you would play the piece that you performed earlier. Is that alright with you?"

"I think that is a delightful idea. Miss Bennet I would be honoured if you would call me Georgiana, as my closest family and friends do."

"It is I who would be honoured, Georgiana, but only if you call me Elizabeth, or Lizzy as my family do."

"That would be lovely, Lizzy."

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The day had passed pleasantly enough with Georgiana. They had spent time discussing the new novels as well as the genius of Shakespeare before playing the piano together until lunch. Elizabeth could not deny that she had enjoyed herself and yet it seemed to her that nothing was joyful without the presence of William. As she walked around the inner garden of Pemberley alone, for Georgiana had needed time to correspond with her acquaintances, she thought of how her life was going to change once she became the Mistress of the great estate. She had secretly watched how her friend talked to the servants and chose what was going to be eaten; she would have that job soon.

Elizabeth was brought out of her reverie by the housekeeper speaking to her, "What are you doing out here alone Mistress?"

"Mrs Reynolds," Elizabeth answered, "You and I both know that you cannot call me that for I am not your mistress."

"No, but you shall be when the Master marries you, and do not think for one second that he isn't missing you Miss," Mrs Reynolds replied, "I was there when I when he said those vows to you and I have know, oh I have over stepped the border, begging your pardon."

She went to leave but Elizabeth called her back, "You have over stepped no border with me Mrs Reynolds. Please continue what you were saying. "

"Only this Miss," she said as, "that I have known the Master since he was a boy of four I think I tell when he is in love." Before Elizabeth could say another word she had hurried away in the direction of the kitchen.

Elizabeth was still thinking about what else she may be able to extract about William from the housekeeper an hour later when Georgiana came outside looking for her, and wanted to know whether she would join her once again in the music room as she had some duet pieces she wished to perform to her brother on his return. Elizabeth readily agreed.

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Sorry that this chapter is short but it is a filler chapter and it was stuck in my head. Ramona-Theta