Pemberley Celebrations - the First Year by Kara Louise

Author:Kara Louise
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781435752290
Publisher: lulu.com
Published: 2011-10-18T04:00:00+00:00

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The next morning blossomed with all the freshness of a spring day after a shower. It had rained just enough during the night to settle the dust, but not to make things exceedingly muddy. Darcy and Elizabeth set out for Hunsford in the late morning, and Elizabeth anxiously looked forward to seeing her friend and her new baby boy. They took their time walking there, enjoying the woods that bordered the lane between Rosings and Hunsford. Elizabeth had so enjoyed her walks here last year, although she usually had become quite perturbed whenever Darcy happened upon her. Now, as she took pleasure having her husband by her side, she chided herself for those times when she had frequently desired his absence.

They came to the parsonage and rang the bell. A young girl greeted them and told them that Charlotte was with the baby and would be down shortly. She then ushered them into the drawing room. When Darcy and Elizabeth walked in, they both felt instantly overcome by the history that was within this room.

Elizabeth glanced at the mantel where Darcy had stood angry and distraught after she had rejected his proposal. Darcy looked to the chair where Elizabeth had been sitting while he poured out his heart and his struggles, only to be brought down like a bird stopped in flight by an unexpected shot. They looked at each other and weakly smiled.

“I fear we are being continually confronted by the memories of that day,” Darcy began. “So much transpired here.”

“Yes.” Elizabeth walked over to take her husband's hand. “But what happened here, although at the time it seemed terribly distressing, was actually the beginning of what was needed to improve both of us.”

“I am so thankful, Elizabeth, for how things turned out.” He pulled her to him, and kissed her forehead. He held her close, as if commanding the demons in that room to depart, and to make room for the love that now existed between the two. Mrs. Collins, upon entering the room with her son, Jacob, quickly put an end to both of their reflections.

“Oh, Charlotte!” exclaimed Elizabeth, reaching out to her. “How are you? Look, Fitzwilliam. Is Jacob not the cutest baby? “

“He is, Mrs. Collins. A very handsome boy.”

“Thank you both. He is so good. I must admit I count my blessings every day for the gift of a precious son. God has been good to us.”

“I can see that, Charlotte.” Elizabeth smiled warmly. “Where is Mr. Collins now?”

“He is at the church. There is so much to be done for Easter services on Sunday. He has been kept very busy.” She looked at Elizabeth and smiled. “But little Jacob is very good at keeping me company. Would you like to hold him, Lizzy?”

“Oh, yes! May I?” Charlotte handed the squirming little boy to Elizabeth. He was about three months old and quite responsive to everything around him.

They sat down, and Darcy affably watched Elizabeth and Charlotte talk while Elizabeth held the baby. He could not help but wonder when they, too, would have a child.

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