A/N- I understand some of you think that this story is a bit too modern and I don't really leave much of Pride and Prejudice in it. I can relate to that, but for me the most important part is the characters' personality, and I'm trying to keep that intact. I'm trying to show what Mr Darcy was like ten years before we know him. After a few chapters, I'll be fast forwarding this story to that time and then it will be a lot more like the story we all love. Some personality changes do exist, because they are bound to if Anne Darcy doesn't die and her children have a mother to watch out for them. That is the whole point of the story. Also, in case it wasn't clear, Bingley did not lease Netherfield, a close family friend (Mr Dashwood) did. And Mr Dashwood invited Bingley and Darcy to visit. Hope that it clears up all issues. Also I'm looking for a beta to help with some problems, so if one is reading this, please PM me? Enjoy the story...
William and Charles had received a warm welcome at Netherfield and been led to their rooms. They had been tired after the long journey so they had been led to their rooms. Later Mr Dashwood had had a word with them, telling them how glad he was to have them there. He had also mentioned, with a twinkle in her eye, that some incredible young girls were found in the neighborhood, and they must call on some of them.
'Especially the Bennets. You will enjoy being acquainted with the eldest Ms Bennet, Charles', said Mr Dashwood and extracted a promise from them to call on the Bennets. Both young boys dutifully agreed, even though William wasn't interested in meeting any girls. His mother didn't say much but he knew she wanted him to find a suitable woman he loved and marry her at the appropriate age for them. He didn't like disappointing his mother but he did not think he was likely to fall in love. He was yet to meet a girl he could get along with, let alone fall in love with. When he had mentioned this to his mother, she had simply laughed.
'You will fall in love only with right woman, love. Your father was like that too. He loved only once, but with complete loyalty and love.'
Anne had started tearing up then, for her husband had been a good man and she had dearly loved him.
William shook himself to the present. He would try to live through this ordeal as well as he could. He and Bingley were now on there way to the Bennet living room. They entered, and the introductions started.
'Charles Bingley', bowed Charles.
'William Darcy'
'So glad you could come Mr Bingley, Mr Darcy', gushed Mrs Bennet.
The girls curtsied, one after the other.
'Ms Jane'
'Ms Elizabeth'
'Ms Mary'
'Ms Catherine'
'Ms Lydia'
The youngest girls were merely five and six. They soon excused themselves, along with Mary, saying that they simply must do some lessons. The two gentlemen were left alone in the room with Jane and Elizabeth.
Their mother had left the room, saying she must talk to her husband. Mr Darcy sighed. There was no choice now, he simply must try to act charmingly towards these girls. Ms Elizabeth did not look as though she cared much for the visitors, or for courtesy. Maybe she wouldn't be so unbearable. She was merely twelve, and her sister fourteen. Looked like Bingley was smitten by Ms Jane already. She was pretty, yes, and well behaved, but William wasn't sure he liked her much. Ms Elizabeth, however, was a different story...
A/N- I can imagine some of you mentally screaming that Darcy and Lizzie are not supposed to get along. Just have fun my friends, this will be much more like the real Pride and Prejudice than you think. Just wait and watch, and while you are at it, don't forget to review.