Lizzie didn't think it was possible but she actually was able to have a moment alone. She promised herself that she'd only be detached from everyone else for a few short minutes. Lizzie was searching for a peace that she'd hadn't had a taste of for awhile. Even though there were two maids of honor, the workload was still heavy. She watched as the guests downstairs mingled, she knew if anything came up Charlotte and Lydia would handle it for the short time Lizzie was up on the terrace catching a break.
She leaned her back on a pillar and glossed over something her mother had said. Lizzie usually knew that her mother was paranoid and just over excited about everything but for once, her mother had her wondering if she had a point.
Her mother had made a joke about the state of her and William's relationship, they'd been together for a while now and there weren't that many mentions of marriage. Usually Lizzie's mother joked about people being together but, this time she joked about two people not being together.
Charlotte was present when the comment was made and knew that Lizzie was distracted for the rest of the evening with the slightly harsh jab at her heart. Doubt was a boulder that led things to crumble.
However, something was surfacing within her.
No… you know him. You know he takes his time and that's okay. There is a future with him. Come on, Lizzie… Get your shit together.
They did have talks about their future in the early days of their relationship and Lizzie couldn't help but admit that with Jane and Bing's wedding in the air, she hoped that it could have given Darcy a hint.
Okay, okay. Ask yourself. Does he love you?
Even though everything and everyone seemed smaller from her view on the terrace she spotted William having a conversation with Fitz. Lizzie eyes scanned him and her heart felt fuller and fuller the more she stared. Suddenly, he was staring right back at her. There was a conversation that didn't need words at that moment.
Yes, he does. Always has, always will. He's mine and I am his. Whenever our time will come, it'll be for the best.
Timing was always a funny thing in their relationship. It always was and with that fact in mind, Lizzie was calm and at a peace. She didn't know much about the future but with one look at William Darcy, she knew enough.
The tension in her back was gone, and William redirected his attention back to the conversation he was having.
She didn't have to be alone anymore, so with that, Elizabeth Bennett walked back downstairs and joined the party, even sharing a dance or two with her favorite newsie.