The Adventures of Lizzy Bennet - Book 3: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kate Speck

Author:Kate Speck [Speck, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-04-01T04:00:00+00:00

YEAR 1810

Chapter 11

March 1810

“JANE! JANE BENNET!” Mrs. Bennet shouted, “How is it possible that you are not yet married? Why do you insist on declining every eligible man who comes to call on you?”

Lizzy answered defensively on her sister’s behalf, “You know all those men were not worthy of my sister’s affections, mama! They were only after a pretty face and did not have a substantial thought in their minds. You do not have to worry for your future, mama, and when the right man comes along, when the time is right, Jane will find her heart and all will be well.” She hugged her mother, “Cousin William completed his studies and I was able to convince Lord Matlock and Colonel Fitzwilliam that he might be a good fit for the vacancy in Kent. Hunsford is a pleasant vicarage and he and Charlotte will be very happy there if he is offered the position. Cousin William has been a part of our family and you never need to worry about being tossed in the hedgerows now.”

Mrs. Bennet smiled now, “My dear, dear Lizzy. Yes, I know we will be kept comfortable I know Jane will find her husband soon enough.” She kissed her daughters’ heads. “I will be patient. I only wish for your happiness but I have learned that marriage is not everyone’s goal in life. I am comforted in knowing that you will take care of us, Lizzy. Whether you or Jane’s son inherits Longbourn, our family has learned much over the years and I am very pleased with you.”

Lizzy kissed her mother’s cheek, “You are the most wonderful mother I ever had!”

The ladies smiled and planned their trip to London once again. It had become a tradition to travel for Easter and spend the season with the Fitzwilliam and Gardiners.

~*~

“Happy birthday, Lizzy.” William softly sighed wistfully as they sat under their favourite tree at Oakham Mount. “I cannot believe you are seventeen now. Where has the little girl gone?”

Lizzy laughed, “She changed in size but not in impertinence. I am the same girl, Will. I still feel as if I am ten years old and am only pretending to be a grown up.”

William smiled, “I know, Lizzy. I see the joy of life and such wonders in your eyes whenever look at you and I wish we were young again. Remember when we first met? I adored you then and I adore you now.” He stood and looked at the tree trunk where their named were carved. He noted the addition that Lizzy had made and commented, “When did you do this?”

LIZZY B.

+

W. DARCY

“Yesterday. I added the plus sign because we will be together always, Will.” Lizzy answered. “I wish to never leave my blood-brother.”

“Lizzy... I...” William let out a deep breath. “You will always be with me and I will not ask for more than your friendship but I want... The past months have been pleasant and I am always eager to spend time with you and I only wish I had the strength to continue as we are forever.

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