The Return by Timothy Underwood

Author:Timothy Underwood
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: JAFF, Pride and Prejudice Fanfiction, jane austen, meryton, Pemberley, Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth bennet, Netherfield
Publisher: Timothy Underwood
Published: 2016-12-27T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Following that evening, regular intercourse grew between the gentlemen of Rosings Park and the ladies of Hunsford parsonage. Darcy met Elizabeth while out walking, and often he called on her at the parsonage. The Hunsford party dined at Rosings a further three times.

On the final day of Darcy’s stay with his aunt, he walked out with Colonel Fitzwilliam quite early to call upon Elizabeth and Mrs. Collins. It was a damned shame Colonel Fitzwilliam needed to return to London, so he could visit his parents for a few days before he rejoined his regiment. Lady Catherine remained a terrible bore, but Elizabeth’s presence had made this visit an actual pleasure.

Near every day he had spoken with her on a call or a walk. The infatuation which led him to desire to marry her was gone, but he’d found in her an excellent friend whose mind worked in a sharp yet charming manner. She was different from any other person he knew. If his own wishes were solely consulted, he would stay in Kent until Elizabeth returned to London.

Even with the presence of Bingley, his clubs, society, lectures, races and so many other entertainments, London was never half so enjoyable as Kent with Elizabeth in it.

Elizabeth sat in the parsonage’s small white parlor and wore a bright sprigged muslin dress. He was struck again by the regular features of her face and how deep Elizabeth’s eyes were when she looked at him and smiled. However, she was paler than normal, and her smile not so bright.

He pulled a chair next to where she sat on the couch. “Are you well Miss Bennet? Your spirits appear low. Is something the matter?”

Elizabeth flushed and bit her lip, looking away at Darcy’s question. She rubbed her cheek as though she were embarrassed. “It is nothing, only a headache.”

Darcy frowned and peered closely at her face. “Are you certain? You must care for your health. If there is anything I might do to help, I am at your disposal.”

Elizabeth’s eyes brightened, and she turned to him with a sweet smile. “I assure you, I am perfectly fine. I know the exact cause of my indisposition, it is nothing dangerous.”

Her smile lifted his spirits. Her smiles always were warm and genuine. Perhaps Elizabeth really was well. He replied with his own smile. “I am glad. It would distress me greatly if something was amiss with you. Your friendship is dear to me. I shall miss your presence in London. Neither Bingley, nor any other friend of mine, can argue near so charmingly or cleverly as you.”

Elizabeth glanced at where Colonel Fitzwilliam patiently listened to Mr. Collins speak on the other side of the drawing room. “I shall miss your company as well. Excellent as he is, my cousin’s conversation lacks something present in yours.”

The animation in Elizabeth’s face left with a sigh. Her affliction seemed more melancholy than headache. “Miss Bennet, something does bother you. If you do not wish to speak on it, I shall importune you no further, but if anything is the matter which I might help, I beg you ask.

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