I know I haven't written anything for a very long time and it may take a while for me to get back into the flow and also hopefully I'm going to find a better while I'm improving the first few chapters.
This is going to be in the POV of Mr Good Listener
I had been in Hertfordshire for many months now and I found that I did not like it, until now. I had the fortune to meet the most delightful lady I had ever beheld. I knew of course who she was, she being the reason I had to depart from the Pemberley ball.
It had been many years now since I became familiar with the name Darcy. My cousin was acquainted with Fitzwilliam Darcy they had attended University together, and had remained friends. I made the acquaintance of Darcy only two years ago, and that was when I heard about his sister. The tales about her I had been told made me desperate to see her to see if such a lady existed, I even thought myself in love with a woman I had never met. It was foolish of me, but I could not resist. Finally one afternoon I received an invite to a ball Darcy was having at Pemberley his Aunt Catherine had apparently insisted on it. I was overjoyed I was finally to meet the famous Miss Darcy.
The days until the ball passed slowly for me and it seemed as if time just was not on my side. Until finally the day arrived and I dressed very carefully, I am not vain man but I knew what looked good on me.
I remember the carriage ride to Pemberley, my legs were shaking and my heart was beating in anticipation. I was finally going to see the famous Miss Darcy. Would she like me? Would I ever have the pleasure of speaking to her? Did she have any suitors? These were all questions I would soon have answered and answered they were, in the most horrible manner.
When I arrived at Pemberley I was immediately grabbed by Eleanor Posy. A mere chit of a girl who had decided that I was going to be her future husband, and I can assure you her mother did not discourage her.
"Ah sir I did not know you were going to be attending this ball!"
"Yes Miss Posy I am here"
"Oh well then I must acquaint with my very good friends"
I supposed that I had to I could hardly slight the poor girl.
"Now this Miss Anne de Bourgh" she said inclining her head towards a rather sickly looking girl who smiled weakly at him.
"It is a pleasure Miss de Bourgh" I replied bowing.
"This is Mrs Anne Wentworth, recently married to Captain Wentworth" she said nodding towards a pretty young lady who looked very happy.
"A pleasure to make your acquaintance"
"Finally this is Miss Georgiana Darcy, Mr. Darcy' sister"
I looked up quickly at the most lovely girl I had ever laid eyes on. There was an air of innocence around her and naiveté that seemed to say that she would trust anyone. Her beautiful blonde hair framed her face, and her brown hair reminded me chocolate.
"It is a great honour to finally meet you, Miss Darcy. I have heard so many things about you, and they are all good things I can assure. Would you do the honour of danc...?"
"Georgiana! Oh my dear girl you look wonderful! I don't know how you are going to keep the suitors away. You must dance the next set with me; otherwise I will not get another chance to dance with you."
I turned to face a rather arrogant looking man with an air about him that I didn't all together trust.
"Certainly Mr Wickham it would a great honour" replied Miss Darcy.
Why did that name seem familiar to me?
"If you'll excuse me sir"
The way that Miss Darcy was gazing at Mr Wickham told me that she was attached to him, but I had not heard of any engagement between them.
"That is Mr Wickham he is the son of the late Mr Darcy's steward. Mr Darcy and Mr Wickham attended University together"
That is were I knew his name I had often heard my cousin talk about his dastardly deeds. He used women as toys, and quickly disposed of them. Did Mr Darcy know this? Surely if he did he would not allow such a man to dance with his lovely sister.
I quickly excused myself from Miss Posy and watched Mr Wickham and Georgiana dance. The more I watched the more jealous I became, Mr Wickham was certainly being very charming towards Miss Georgiana. Then I saw him whisper something in her ear, and at the end of the dance he pulled her into one of the balconies. That would mean that they were alone, I decided to ignore it. What claim did I have over Georgiana Darcy?
In the end my curiosity won and I found myself by the balcony Mr Wickham had led Miss Darcy five minutes before. I slowly leaned in to listen.
"Georgiana I burn for you. I love you, we must elope otherwise your brother will not allow a marriage between us"
"But George I must tell him he is my brother. I must have his permission"
"NO!" Wickham cried angrily. In a tone that obviously frightened Miss Darcy.
"Why not?"
"He would not allow it, he has become bitter. He thinks that every man is after your dowry Georgiana my sweet"
"George you are not. I am sure you can prove it to him"
"No Georgiana we must keep this a secret between you and me"
"But"
"Promise me!!! This is the only way we can be together if we elope"
Elope she can't elope with him. Please say no Georgiana.
"Yes George I will not tell him I give you my word"
"Good we will elope when you visit Ramsgate in two weeks time. Oh Georgiana my sweet I have waited for this my whole life!"
I cracked my knuckles I did not wish to hear anymore. Although I also had a very big urge to go and tell Darcy but I decided against it. If George Wickham would make her happy I would leave her. I just wanted to see her happy, it's quite diverting that a woman I hardly knew could control me so very well.
I left the Pemberley ball soon after and returned home; it would be a week before I finally came to my senses. It would be a week before I would write Mr. Darcy a letter telling him about his sisters plan to elope. Thankfully he quickly stopped their plans and Georgiana was no longer going to be Georgiana Wickham.
At least now in my dreams she could my Georgiana. I could think of her as my wife. The something that she would never be in reality.
She would never be Georgiana Macklesfield, wife to the Count of Kilermartin.
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