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I clarify the expressed doubt ... Lizzie is bewitched by Wickham and was blinded during the attack, she was sedated and barely spoke about the attack before going to Netherfield and then she has been in recovery, she has not spoken to many people ... but don't worry Get over this soon...

and Caroline will have her moment...

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Chapter 18

Silk gloves

Charles was woken up that morning by the grooms and the administrator, they required his help to calm the animals and attend to the devastation of the night. He asked for Hurts with whom he could do some things, but it was Darcy who had more experience… he knocked on the door and listened

-Who ?—

It's me Darcy—

-Go ahead—

Charles don't expect to see your friend so upset that morning, Darcy looked wounded, as if he had just fought someone very strong, his hair was disheveled, his eyes were red and he had dark circles -What happened to you?

Darcy shook her head

-Are you okay?-

He just shrugged...

Eustace knocked and almost immediately entered the room concerned _ Mr. Darcy?_ Both men looked at him -The Miss is not in the room-

Darcy interrupted him - She's gone - he said somberly

Both men looked at him with anguish - What's going on ? Charles said with concern he had felt the magic last night too but he didn't know why it was, and seeing his friend like that, Elizabeth having left in the middle of the night, something was wrong, Darcy's assistant left without bothering

_She just left_ said Darcy once again

_And why are you like this? because she left in the middle of the night, is she okay?- Charles continue

_She is fine and left by herself, now leave me alone_ Darcy said tiredly

_ I would but I need your help, this storm that you created affected several things and they have already come for me to make decisions, and I really don't know how to do it I have no idea how to fix it_

Darcy ran his hands through his hair, never before in his life had he had an explosion like last night…. Totally out of control, he knew that he had exceeded himself yesterday, he generated all that natural chaos, but he was hurt, no one had ever denied him anything and she rejected him, and that was not enough, she even complained about him behavior with Whickam, even when that miserable He was the one who attacked her, Darcy felt humiliated, hurt, furious, confuse… He closed his eyes and immediately his appearance changed.

Charles looked at him once more, Darcy was really a very powerful magician, now he looked neat there was no visible trace of his earlier appearance but his attitude was more somber than usual

_Come on_

_Aren't you going to eat? _

_Later_

Both men went out and spent much of the morning calming the animals, which was usually easy for Darcy and for some reason most of them especially the horses were really difficult to calm down, and controlling the waters, while Bingley's men were removing the fallen trees, in the distance they saw Jane doing the same on her land, Charles looked at Darcy and he gave Behind his back, he knew that Charles wanted to go say hello but the least he wanted was to see a Bennet

_ I'll be back shortly _ said Charles and approached the limits, Jane saw him and when she saw him approaching she did the same

_ Good morning Miss Bennet- He greet her with a smile but with fear

-Good morning sir-she said with a sincere smile—

-What a storm last night—follow he

The rather unusual one actually-she said looking at him with some curiosity

Cahrles perceived her concern, -Everyone is fine at your home- he said in a veiled way-

-Yes, everyone at home very well, thanks for asking-

He looked at her nervously without knowing very well how to continue

Jane was kind but she knew that something happened to her sister there in Netherfield... and looking towards where Darcy could still be seen in the distance, she said - Is your friend alright? -

Bingley swallowed, looked at him and bluntly said...- I don't know how to answer you—

- I understand...- she said- …. Mr. Bingley, I do not know what happened but something happened, if someone hurt my sister you know that we will not stay alone sitting at home- she said looking at him firmly, she felt uncomfortable treating him like that so she continued- …It was a pleasure to greet you, but I must continue, if you'll excuse me-

Jane had feelings for Bingley, and she felt grateful for Darcy's help her sister, but the way she came back and how upset she was let her know that something happened in Netherfield, and Jane presumed that Mr. Darcy was the main person responsible, she didn't know if it was Elizabeth who caused the whole mess, if she was really something bad step and she was not going to let it go simply, because above all she loved her little sister.

Charles felt disappointment, she avoided him, even threatened him - I really hope all is well, for me it has been a pleasure to greet you -

Jane nodded and turned, while he watched her longingly go away, he returned to where Darcy was, neither said anything and They returned to finish in silence.

Upon arriving at the mansion, a footman approached Darcy and handed him a letter - It arrived a few minutes ago sir-

Darcy went to the library, immediately read its contents, they notified him of the death of his great-uncle August Darcy, Marquess of Normanby, whom he had seen 2 months ago, he had already been preparing him for the succession, he knew the status of all the properties and investments, who he lived in and why, for 2 years he had been being prepared, because he would be the king's next man, one of the eight great powerful Northmen, he now had under his administration 7 more estates than the 4 he already owned, including Mulgrave Castle in North Yorkshire where his cousins Marie and Josephine resided with Lady Margot, his presence was required as his heir and sole surviving man, he must go to London to start the legal paperwork.

They knocked on the door - Come in - said Darcy who was having a glass of brandy, the footman announced

-Sir Bennet requires your presence- Darcy paid no attention to the reference used by the lackey and nodded, then he watched as the older man entered and looked at him harshly, Darcy pointed to the chair for him to take a seat because he perceived that this was not exactly a pleasant visit

Bennet, he did not sit down immediately he watched with Looking at the young man before him, he was disturbed and tired, it was obvious that he was standing by magic without a doubt.

Darcy looked at the knight and noticed the king's man badge pinned to his vest, and the tip of the magic wand that was in his sack, just as his uncle used it -this is new-- he thought, removing in the seat, breathed and said -You will tell me Sir- looking the man again continue thought… I was doing it a big mistake, I perceived Bennet was just a gentleman, far from his family heritage, but it turns out that now he was the head of a magical house

Bennet still in silence, he kept looking at him reading it, but Darcy's aura showed no visible disturbances, finally sat down - I would like to know clearly and bluntly, what happened here between you and my daughter Elizabeth-

Darcy swallowed, never thought that Mr. Bennet was so frontal, but if he was a man of the King, clearly he was not a man for play -My intentions - Darcy said and paused - were completely honorable-

-Were they? - said Bennet

-Yes, they were, because the lady in question doesn't want to receive them

Bennet smile, his daughter was not easy to impress, but seeing how out of adjustment the gentleman before him was, he saw that this man was really interested in his daughter - I see, that's why the storm that hit us last night-

Darcy did not answer, but his silence affirmed that the gentleman had reason

–- I can't say I understand, because I haven't been through something similar, but it doesn't surprise

me- Darcy remained silent

–-Elizabeth, if you have been able to notice it, she is not easy to persuade, much less is she the most obedient, her nature is quite explosive, very… very explosive…. however, it is still a jewel of great value, or even one of the most exotic and rare flowers-

Darcy looked at the man trying to follow what he wanted to tell him

- You obviously noticed it, despite trying to distance you, I even thought of casting a spell on you, but being who is you are it was very notorious, for your past actions young man I can see that you are capable of protecting her with all his power, but you must change the tactic if you are really interested in her, my Lizzie is touched with silk gloves -

Darcy narrowed him eyes and looked more intently at the gentleman

-You cannot control her, you must convince her with arguments, give her reasons, she is really very intelligent, much more than you think, her mind, take it for sure, is the greatest of her qualities, although I think that already you know- Bennet fell giving Darcy a chance to assimilate what was said

-She doesn't want my attention- Darcy repeated and Bennet smiled - Besides, I can't give it to her anymore, I'll go to London- he said unceremoniously

-I see- Bennet said, the silence continued -As you realize, my daughters, especially Elizabeth, are at risk here and now you are not the only one with big jobs to take on-

Darcy looked at the man doubtful of what he wanted to ask him

-Given that you will be paving the way for your sister's presentation, I propose that you take care of Elizabeth and Mary for a few days, two weeks at the most, while we finish fixing your magical havoc here and I'll come for them on the 22nd when I hope to take for past a small time here and then arrive with my wife and another daughters at Stone Manor for the season-

He did not clearly understand what was proposed, the guardianship of his daughters, that this man was talking about, the confusion was visible on Darcy's face

- Let's see, young man, you need to help your sister come out of her shell, my daughters they can do it, I need protection for them in this process you can protect them, we are both heading to occupy the same place in society, we are, as they would say, sailing in similar boats, the only thing that their boat will be bigger, I only propose that we leverage safely we both want to keep the razors away from our ladies_

Darcy nodded, understanding the older man's strategy

-Well I'm glad you agree, it's up to you to take advantage of those weeks to put on your silk gloves and convince her, once in London you won't be the only one interested in her- he said smiling and stretched out his hand

Darcy took his hand even with doubt if this was good

-I guess you'll leave in the morning-

-First thing in the morning- Darcy said

-Well, come on for two of my jewels and guard them with your life-

Darcy nodded again

The announcement of Darcy's departure to London, made Caroline hysterical, who insisted to her brother that they all leave together, but Bingley was firmly rooted that he would not move to London before to set things right in Netherfield, what he didn't say was that that set things right included Miss Jane Bennet.

At Longbourn Mrs. Bennet did not understand why her daughters had to travel, letters were sent to pave the way and a confused Elizabeth did not understand how her father sent her under the tutelage of Mr. Darcy refuted and refused but he had no choice but to obey, tomorrow she would leave whether she liked it or not.

That night she was upset and totally uncomfortable, she was very quiet at dinner, even though her father had announced his departure for London, her younger sisters were talking about things they wanted Lizzie and Mary to buy for them, Mrs. Bennet was She was disturbed, in part that departure would spoil any courtship on the part of Collins, who despite wishing them a magnificent trip lamented the loss of his presence in Longbourn, Jane and her father did not say much and Mary tried to assimilate the requests rather than talk of his mother and sisters.

In the room Jane approached Elizabeth – You're fine Lizzie-

-Well, since I'm going to be fine, father plans to send me to London under Mr. Darcy's tutelage, it's crazy-

-It's for your own good Lizzie, he has shown that can protect you, but I suppose you are for some reason upset with him- said Jane, trying to know the real reason for her disgust

-Jane, although I am grateful for your help to me, nothing changes that Mr. Darcy is a controller, who oppresses and he destroys everything that doesn't give him a benefit, if a benefit, he's a horrible man. I already told you what he did to Wickham-

-Wickham? Lizzie, how can you still believe that he didn't deserve whatever Mr. Darcy did to him after he attacked you-

Elizabeth looked confused at her sister and touched her head because she felt a very strong pulse– I don't understand you—

-It's that perhaps you don't remember, it was Mr. Wickham who attacked you, he was the one who wanted to take you away with the others, He hurt Mr. Darcy with fury. If he could have, he would have killed him. You just don't remember it - said Jane seeing how her sister's eyes grew moist and red and she touched her head as she spoke to her - Lizzie, what's wrong, Lizzie- she said with anguish

-My head- she said trying to control it, but she could only cry from the pain, while her confused thoughts of the attack returned, the Wickham's voice thundered but before she didn't recognize him, she didn't see him she never saw him but she heard him, because it hurt so much she couldn't stop it

-Lizzie- Jane, despite the panic that invaded her, remembered what her father had told them, about mental work, it could cause pain in the face of a reality that contradicts her spell - I'll look for dad- Jane practically flew to her father and told him what was happening and thought, he asked her to call Mary, the three came to the room and her father approached Elizabeth who cry and took her head

-Dear look at me- she raised her eyes still red and full of tears ace – please tell me did you talk a long time with this Wickham-

-At Aunt Phillips's house- he said complaining

-Damn man- he whispered, his other daughters didn't hear him but Lizzie did –- let me look at you relax –-

Benent took his daughter by the cheeks and he looked deeply into her eyes, he was looking for some magical bond at first he saw nothing, but then he detailed his eyes once without seeing anything, he deepened his gaze and entered Lizzie's still vulnerable mind, once there he managed to see one firm and another that it was not well done, he told Mary and Jane to observe for themselves in her sister's mind, Mary managed to see them easily, but Jane had to concentrate much more.

-Daughter, it is evident that this man used magic in your mind, maybe to favor you but there was also another thought that worked, I don't know what it is because it looks diffuse but with this spell we will eliminate it from your mind, your thoughts and emotions will now be only yours again-

l'enchanté cesse d'être et redevient son être (the enchanted ceases to be, and becomes its being again) Bennet whispered twice

Elizabeth felt the pain disappear, Bennet – You feel good ?– She nodded

-That's the way, they must speak clearly and simply, they could see it was a tie, these bend the will from thought, you can link to one emotion and plant another, maybe now Elizabeth has a feeling of doubt or empty, as if something had been lost, but it will be fine- he patted her on the thigh and smiled at her - You can continue with what you were doing, don't go to bed late, remember that tomorrow you leave first thing in the morning-

Mary followed her father and began to ask him things, she always curious she had taken Lizzie's place in her absence, Mary in the last days was constantly with him always wanting to know more her father at first felt strange but could quickly see that he had never seen beyond Lizzie nor had he dedicated time to her to no one else, even though Mary was diligent and intelligent and the closest thing she had to her dear Lizzie.