1 To Have His Cake (and Eat It Too) ~ Mr. Darcy's Tale by P O Dixon

Author:P O Dixon [Dixon, P O]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: darcy
Publisher: P O Dixon
Published: 2012-06-11T10:18:58+00:00

Elizabeth was not in the frame of mind to enjoy the festivities that night. Since they were guests at Matlock House and Mrs. Pearce was not there, it was her obligation to accompany Georgiana. She desired to step away for a short time, to take a break from the merriment. She had just removed her mask when Darcy caught her totally by surprise.

“Mr. Darcy! What are you doing here?” Elizabeth blurted out. “I mean to say, I thought you were away.”

“No, I decided to return sooner,” Darcy said with a slight wave of his hand. “I saw you escape the ballroom. Are you feeling unwell?” he asked as he moved closer to where she stood.

As if uncertain, Elizabeth said, “Yes! I mean, no. I am all right.”

“It is good to see you. Did you enjoy Christmas, Miss Elizabeth?” he asked hesitantly, and then inquired, “I trust your family is well.”

Still a bit startled by his abrupt appearance, she expressed, “Yes, I had an enjoyable time. It was a wonderful reunion with my sister Jane. I tried to persuade her to return to town with us.”

“I am sure that would have brought you great comfort,” he replied with a smile.

“Indeed, you are quite right.” Elizabeth finally relaxed. “It is good you are back. Georgiana misses you exceedingly. She has been unhappy during your absence.”

“She seems all right now,” he stated.

“Well, yes, but for the past few days, she has expressed her sadness over your absence many times.”

“And you, Miss Elizabeth, have you missed me, as well?” he asked in a low and deeply caring voice.

“Yes, I have, sir. I am so sorry for disappointing your hopes for Christmas,” Elizabeth responded genuinely and softly.

“No, I must apologise to you. I was selfish and stubborn,” Darcy insisted.

“You are correct. You are selfish,” Elizabeth gently teased, “but we are both stubborn, and like to have our own way.”

“Let us not argue over who shares the greater blame for what took place. Shall we call a truce?” Darcy offered hopefully.

“That sounds very agreeable,” Elizabeth cheerfully acquiesced.

“I have missed you so much,” Darcy murmured, now standing right in front of Elizabeth. Having in mind a chaste gesture, he raised her hand to his lips and kissed it gently. He turned her hand over and kissed her palm tenderly. Ingenuously, Darcy placed his hands on her arms and drew her a bit closer to place a light kiss upon her temple.

It was a lingering kiss. Darcy thought to himself that her skin tasted wonderfully sweet. Her hair smelt of summer roses. The faint tones of the finely tuned orchestra and the intimacy of the dimly lit room cast a magical aura. He moved his hand to raise Elizabeth’s chin upwards and soon placed a soft kiss on her cheekbone. Both felt their closeness intoxicating.

Elizabeth stood enchantingly captivated by the moment. He is here with me. I am not at all ready to see him tonight. He is standing so close. His soft, moist lips are divine. What

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