Hello Everyone, my apologies for the abandonment, many things to do took away time to concretize the ideas.
Here I leave you a new chapter while I finish the others that I already have for the other weeks.
I have to comment that it was bittersweet to see how my ideas and those of other authors were used in a recent work, without any mention, although I do not intend to make a book, it is not pleasant to see, the most suitable thing is to recognize the ideas and leave at least a comment when something has inspired us.
Without more to say, enjoy reading and do not forget to comment, it nourishes us to know if you like it...
Eica
Capther 20
Days in London I
Elizabeth felt like a caged bird, with only three days there, it might seem exaggerated, but she was not used to staying inside any house, she was standing by the window while looking outside, Georgiana who entered the room approached, softly I express
-It's a nice day outside-
-Oh Georgiana, good day if it's beautiful outside-she said with a small smile
-my brother says that you are a great walker, the garden is quite wide is not it same as in the country, but I think I could enjoy
it- -I did not expect that Mr. Darcy had told you about me, and if I would like to walk around the garden, but I do not like walking in the London morning very much-
Georgiana blushed and without to know if it was good or bad, she said – uhmmm, yes, my brother speaks very highly of you, he holds you in high esteem, so I cannot deny that, although I wanted to meet you, your person also intimidated me- she said the latter even more blushing and lowering her eyes head.
Elizabeth couldn't believe she was bullying a class lady, what did Darcy say about her? – There's no reason for you to feel like that, I'm just a lady like you, in fact, I think I rather heard that you were exceptional for your age-
Georgiana looked up curiously and played with the ribbon in her hair – No miss Elizabeth, I don't think we are the same- he said thinking below Elizabeth- my brother hardly expresses himself about someone saying that she is graceful, intelligent, eloquent, self-confident and with a wonderful voice, that alone makes her very different from me , that I only know how to play very well- -I
think your brother exaggerates a bit and you are little aware of your own value, you are a beautiful girl and from what I can see very sweet, in my opinion a little shy, but that is not something you can't get over, you remind me of my sister Jane- she said with a smile and now she was truly surprised by the girl's words
Georgiana smiled - I think it's a family problem William can also be quite shy and quiet, I'm glad to bring you home so that they get to know each other better- she said with hope
Elizabeth only smiled, but deep down she didn't know how to handle this, it was evident that Georgiana expected a future link and apparently Mr. Darcy really admired her
Georgiana continued -I really like that let's be friends, although I know she may feel disappointed in me- she said embarrassed, retracting again and seemed to have sunk into her thoughts-
-I appreciate your friendship and don't worry I won't be disappointed in you – Elizabeth said sweetly but she saw that the easy smile Georgiana had disappeared and her eyes misted up as well as the environment slightly changed and it became languidly cold, she tried to comfort the girl and touched her gently, Georgiana's guard was down and with the touch Elizabeth could hear and feel part of her. what had flooded the girl's head….
…Darcy's voice: Whickham is not suitable for you…he is only using you to benefit from your dowry and take revenge on me….
…Voice of Wickham…. I've won Darcy, Georgiana and I are getting married …it can't be true, if you keep your sister's dowry then keep your vapid and stupid sister, but it won't stay like this….
…another male voice Georgi, don't be afraid, that man took advantage of your innocence and cast a spell on you…
-Georgiana….. …..Georgiana- Elizabeth said to break the cataract of messages that paralyzed her mind and she was completely lost in her thoughts, Georgiana barely reacted to Elizabeth's voice and blinked, I looked at him trying to see Elizabeth's reaction to what she could see or hear
shouldn't be disappointed, everything is fine" she said trying to encourage her
The conversation was interrupted with the arrival of Mary, she was very excited and told them about a science exhibition that she found extremely interesting and was being exhibited that week, Georgiana, although reluctant, also encouraged her and Elizabeth also liked the idea, however the younger ones did not show encouragement telling Darcy, Georgiana didn't feel safe going out without her brother, and Mary found even that man very intimidating. Elizabeth was filled with courage, she put aside all the words said by Georgiana minutes before and went to the office to ask for authorization, I breathe and knock on the door
-Come in- She listen
She goes inside and looks at him immersed in the reading of several accounting books that he had recently received by the administrators of the Fitzwilliam house -Mr. Darcy, excuse the intrusion—she said somewhat embarrassed
He looked away from the books when he heard Elizabeth's voice and looked directly at her, to say -Tell me Miss Elizabeth-
-It is obvious that you are busy so I will be brief— he pointed to the chair, but she remained standing — Uhm well we saw in the press that there is a science exhibition until tomorrow and we would like to attend, it will be possible that you can authorize the exit Sir-
-When do you plan to go?- Darcy said
–Clearly it's up to you, Georgiana doesn't feel safe going out without you- she replied
Darcy glanced at her briefly and returned his gaze to the books –As you see I'm very busy, it could be maybe a while tomorrow, but I'm not sure what I can spend the whole afternoon on it, I have several meetings-
-It's not good to work so much Sir- she continue
He looked up at her and said with a slightly dejected expression -But I must do it, they can go with the lackeys and even invite your cousins, my company will hardly allow them to appreciate everything because we would hardly make a quick tour-
-Are accounting books what you check- she asked, sharpening her gaze at the different books on the desk
-Yes- he said a little surprised that she was familiar with them
-Longbourn may not be half owned but all land management is the same, if you like I can help you and even Mary could do it, our father has trained us to run the whole to the farm so we know exactly how to evaluate the books, if you finish the evaluation faster you can have time to go- she said confidently and smiling.
He sharpened his gaze and said - Interesting, however, do you know how to tell it can be adulterated-
-Yes, I even recognize where small potholes generate enrichment – she said even more confidently
-Sorry- Darcy said truly surprised by the turn of the conversation
-My father has taught us that sometimes tenants tend to look for the way in which they invest in small but continuous things, but they use them for their enrichment and not for the improvement of their plot or house, also the administrators can do it to subtract amounts of money that they keep for themselves- she continued
-I understand, thanks for the advice- Darcy nodded, seeing that she didn't move to leave, he said - well I don't want you to get bored with it, but if you really want to do it right You can- he said closing the book in his hands and taking another to give it to
-I can use that desk?- she asked looking at a place to get comfortable
-Whatever you like- Darcy answer while they both kept their eyes, she stopped looking at him
And immediately magically moved the desk, a chair and the curtain making light, the desk there belonged to Darcy's mother, he watched as she adjusted it for herself and sat down with the book to review it. Darcy's heart seemed out of control not even in his dreams had he been able to conjuring up an image of her so domestic and perfect, the light made her hair shine and everything in her was resplendent, He spent a minute looking at her, until she looked up and said- I'll have to go to another room if I don't let you concentrate-
-It's not necessary- said the blushing completely stopped looking at her and concentrated as best he could on the books.
Several minutes passed and only the leaves could be heard as they passed, as well as the crackling fire, a whisper and many tinkles were suddenly heard, Darcy looked away from the book and directed it towards Elizabeth, she was taking out beads and some kind of little fairies they seemed to do the same around her, -I got it- she said satisfied
She got up and went to Darcy who didn't lose any of her movements, she smiled and said- I'm sorry when I concentrate too much on something they appear, please look here-
-Don't worry, I had already seen them before when Georgiana plays, or myself but I had never heard them tinkle, let's see what you discovered? -
Elizabeth showed Darcy how over 6 months the administrator had drawn unnecessary expenses, they were consistent in the properties near Matlock, were not continuous but trickled down to a significant sum.
Elizabeth's ability really surprised Darcy, women were not raised for it even if they were Hilmen, he thought that Mr. Bennet, having no sons, raised his daughters with the greatest amount of skills, although it was partly true, not all the daughters received the training of Elizabeth who developed their intellect more than any of the Bennet ladies.
They continued like this the day until an official was announced requesting the Bennet ladies, Elizabeth did not know what it was, however she went out to attend to the man, accompanied by Darcy.
-Good afternoon- said Darcy
-Good afternoon Mr., excuse the intrusion, I'm James Patterson, and I come from the Royal House magical registration area at the request of Sir Bennet, if possible I would like to talk with the ladies in question-
-Mr. Patterson, Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Miss Mary Bennet, are my guests, would you be so kind as to explain yourself-
-Of course here is the request made by Sir Bennet-
Darcy took the letter, read it quickly and passed it to Elizabeth, the official let them read and indicated
- Normally the magical registry is carried out at 5 years of age after inspection and evaluation of the qualities of each person, in the case of you, Miss, the registry was carried out only by the declared word of your father, and having requested the modification a new inspection and evaluation is required, I was at Stone Manor and I was notified that you and one of your sisters were here, so if possible I would like you to allow me to evaluate them to speed up the process-
Darcy nodded to Elizabeth, and she speak -What is required for it?-
-The observation mainly of your skills and an interview-
-Miss Elizabeth I suggest you meet in the blue room, I will be in the office- said Darcy
-Thank you Mr. Darcy, Mr. Patterson, let me ask my sister then-
Mary arrived while Elizabeth checked her data on a form, the official looked at Mary and then proceeded to ask brief questions which she answered. I answered easily, the official asked about the other ladies, he was told that they were in Hertfordshire and Mary explained the qualities of each one of them as stated by her father.
The official gave them instructions and both showed their qualities, the man was surprised to see how both had such a level of magic, but even more so when Elizabeth indicated that she could effectively heal
- Well, from what was observed it is evident that you have been registered very differently in fact. I can see you, Miss Elizabeth, you are a Hilmen healer, and you are a Multiwizard, Miss Mary, I have taken note of what you indicated about your other sisters, however, the procedure requires an explanation of Sir Bennet's previous statement, prior delivery of their new badges – He give them a notification for their father — I won't take up any more time— said, he do a bow and leave
Elizabeth sighed and looking at her sister said—The more changes we are supposed to expect with all this—
-A lot Lizzie, the new position of the family given the position of our father entails a life quite different from the one we have led, to begin with we will have more time here in London. Father must review Longbourn and must also review the other properties and lands of the House, so I suppose we will not be long in one place, although it is not common for ladies to manage anything it is evident that we will be the support of our father, as there are no more men except for Mr. Collins-
Elizabeth had her head busy, the interaction with Darcy made her see that he treated her like an equal, although he was clear about his rank, He did not despise her or simply ordered the opposite, he made her participate; she also reflected on what Mary said. Elizabeth hadn't had the conversation her father had with her sisters, but she knew her life was changing and she still wasn't entirely comfortable with it. Mary was right Mr. Bennet had prepared his three elders in a certain way for it when he assigned them certain tasks in Longbourn, he seemed to shy away and put things aside for them to take charge.
Mr. Bennet was in really a strategist, they still did not know that he, with that attitude, trained them to replace him, just as he still kept secret investments and dowries for each of them that did not depend on the Magic House, Bennet always had something Of course, he did not want any man to take advantage of the benefits of the Bennet ladies' heritage and he wanted them to be happy in their own way.
A new day arrived and just as they were meeting for breakfast, finishing some details and then going out to the exhibition, a wild Colonel burst into breakfast
-You can tell me what you're up to now that I have to run to your aid-
Elizabeth and Mary was surprised to hear this. As Darcy stood up and said —I haven't asked you to run to my rescue that I can recall–
The cousins hugged each other and before the colonel could say anything else Darcy proceeded to introduce the ladies. When the colonel saw them, he was more than surprised and understood his father's strategy. Darcy invited him to breakfast
Georgiana had woken up earlier that day and hearing Richard's voice she rushed into the dining room and without controlling her emotions gave him a big hug, she apologized, but none of the ladys gave it importance they had seen worse behavior in the exuberance of her younger sisters.
After breakfast, the gentlemen went to the study, however, before they went to lock themselves up, Elizabeth addressed Darcy
-Mr. Darcy, allow me to remove two of the books so we can finish while you attend to your cousin-
-That's too much Miss Elizabeth, besides not is necessary-
-Mary will sit with me, so there is no problem, sir-
The colonel did not understand the exchange and as soon as Elizabeth left he said -Enlighten me -
The Bennet ladies want to go to a fair that ends today, Georgiana too wants to go but doesn't want to go out without me, and then since I have to check those books quickly, the ladies offered to help me so that I can get out of the job faster and attend with them_
-You're saying that the ladies know about property management, that they work for you, was it perhaps that you kidnapped them in that town and the real reason for your accident
-Stop talking nonsense
-Then explain to me how it is that you have a Hilmen and a Multimaga, in your house, working for you…. Where did you get them from?
-They don't work for me, and I didn't kidnap them
-Certainly not that you need it either, you can hire an army of people
-No, I don't need it, and they are here because their father Sir Bennet of the Collins house ordered them for me to protect them and sponsor them for a couple of weeks–
-Hummmm and what was the reason for your accident?
-Miss Elizabeth suffered an attempted kidnapping by Wickham, I intervened thwarting him and was wounded-
The colonel's eyes shot up, as his whole being expanded-Wickham, tell me you killed him-
- I tried, but he wasn't alone, because you think he got hurt-
-That scoundrel, he has no limits...and since he was there-
Darcy didn't say anything and shrugged and his cousin continued-You can't just let anyone you care about be harmed by that rake-
Darcy looked at her cousin who was still elated-I warned the lady about Wickham-
- Well your warning didn't prevent that your girlfriend was almost kidnapped, besides you were without security, you are a Hilmen, use your power and eliminate it-
- Richard Miss Elizabeth is not my girlfriend or fiancée, and I can't just eliminate him, even if I wanted to-
-Yes, as if you didn't want it to be… But are you a fool or what-
-Richard-
- You have to eliminate it, because you think that was she the target, your whole being goes behind her, if I can see it,he did it and made, her his target, you must eliminate him and it is easy, you don´t need a big plan, is drinker, player, with debts in many places…. But I see that the problem is that you haven't managed to make her fall in love, the lady really is peculiar- she said with a mischievous smile
Darcy sent a gust of wind to her cousin
This one began to laugh- You're lost- and continued laughing
- Enough-
- Talk, let her know what you think is beautiful and unique, dance, flatter - she started laughing again- you have reserved and protected yourself so much that you only know how to push them away forgetting how to attract them-
-That's enough, you don't have to remind me of anything-
-Let's see I haven't listened to her, but I swear you were anything but nice and making her work for you won't make her fall in love, let your wolf guide you- - he said strutting - by the way, whatever you took changed your essence-
- What are you talking about now-
- Your smell is not the same, your scent is stronger, more cub than before -
-I haven't taken anything, you're crazy-
-No, what I'm telling you is true, you know that my sense of smell is sharper, your essence has changed-
- Now let me work-
- -Okay, I'll see the ladies before going to the fair -
Darcy tried to work a little more, Richard dedicated himself to getting to know the Bennets better, although Elizabeth was more graceful and friendly, it was Mary who with her hazel eyes caught his attention, she was graceful and serene, quite intelligent and somewhat shy but sweet.
