OUT OF THE BLUE CLEAR SKY: (A PRIDE AND PREJUDICE VARIATION) by SANDRA P. HIGGINS

Author:SANDRA P. HIGGINS [HIGGINS, SANDRA P.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-01-05T07:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 8

Late the next morning Darcy and Elizabeth met as before. Both had anticipated having more time alone and Elizabeth suggested a walk to Oakham Mount which Darcy quickly agreed to.

“Mr. Darcy, I had hoped to do the walk days earlier but you have been so busy lately with all that business with Lieutenant Wickham. It appears the trees are now at their full color and I wanted you to see them at their peak before they fall.”

“I am glad to visit and I know such a visit normally relaxes you, though our last visit created some unexpected angst.”

“Could it be that you mean when I nearly lost my bonnet and my hair came loose? If I am correct, such a scene brought you pleasure.”

“Anytime I can watch you gives me pleasure. But if we are to go there you must promise to let your hair fall free of your pins again? He now looked at her with a devilish grin and his eyes were full of a mischievous kind of merriment as they turned to take the road toward their destination.”

“Sir, I am afraid I have not the power to summon the wind to do your bidding. Why would you request such a thing in the first place? Do you wish to embarrass me about how I looked the last time we were at Oakham Mount?”

“My thoughts were of a kinder nature. Ever since our last visit my thoughts each night returned to seeing you with your hair free of your pins and you had a blush and the most beautiful look in your eyes.”

“Then are you saying that my mishap that day gave you pleasure?”

“You would make an excellent attorney Miss Bennet, especially when you need to cross examine a man. I believe any male would be delighted just to look at you.”

“Now you are being ridiculous Mr. Darcy.”

“No, I am telling you the truth. I knew that first day that I saw you that there was something special about you that I could not put my finger on. That is why I searched for you. I could not tell if it was the combination of your intelligence and your wit and your sweet voice and your looks, but I felt I had to meet you.”

“And I am glad you did, but I am not experienced in these matters. The truth is, I have never been kissed by a man.”

“I see. Perhaps propriety will forgive us if by chance a gust of wind should bring us close?”

“Things do not happen that way, Mr. Darcy, but if by chance we are suddenly brought together by providence, then you may kiss me.”

“You have given me long odds Miss Bennet. Had Georgiana not been with us the last time, I would have kissed you after pulling you into my arms.”

And I wished you had kissed me you handsome man. In fact, you may kiss me more than once, like in my dreams.

“But that would have been surprising for I looked like a wild thing back then.

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