𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮

𝐼... 𝑑𝑜 𝑛𝑜𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑒𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

“ 𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝓂𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌... 𝓈𝓊𝓇𝑒𝓁𝓎, 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓂𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌 𝒾𝓉 𝓌𝒶𝓈 𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝓎𝑜𝓊”

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

+ before he can make a fool of himself he then turns back and watches Lizzie again, he could watch her all day and never get bored of her. He then felt a cold breeze blow by, he looks to Lizzie then.

“Are you cold my dear?”

The name slips out before he could stop himself.

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

Darcy couldn’t help but smile at Lizzie’s happiness and eagerness in her tone of voice to allow him to accompany her to the lake at dawn. His head moving up and down in acceptance, a smile rather wide on his features.

“Good… I mean that’s settled then…”

He looked away +

[𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝘉𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘛 . @OFSOFTGAZE]

Well, it had actually been a silly question, Lizzy. It was obvious that he knew his home, the place where he lived.

Goodness, she could have given herself a slap on the head. But she didn’t do so out of politeness — not in front of him, anyway.

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[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

+ Then the rest of the family descended down to join them one by one.

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

Kitty turns and looks to Lizzie, not aware of her sudden interest in the conversation or the way her eagerness to learn about the situation has changed. Kitty shrugs her shoulders as she walks into the dining room them. Unaware Lizzie was following her.

‘Just basic +

[𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝘉𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘛 . @OFSOFTGAZE]

Elizabeth’s eyes lit up at the mention of Wickham’s name, which is why she turned her full attention to her younger sister. She took care not to appear too absorbed in the subject, however.

“ Oh, really? And what did he say about me? ”

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[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

+ questions… he seemed interested if you knew of Mr Darcy and if anything had happened… of course I told him you wasn’t into such things… he also took interest In you dowery…’

Kitty ask. Unaware of the importance of that as she began to serve herself some breakfast. +

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

+ Lizzie in a gaze of love.

“How far along are you?… we must celebrate this…”

He couldn’t help his happiness, his head moving down to press a kiss to her stomach.

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

He couldn’t contain the tears of joy that fell from his eyes, he was going to be a father, the woman he loves more than life itself was carrying his baby.

His hand stays rooted on her stomach. Fingers slowly caressing the soft fabric. His gaze slowly looking up to meet +

[𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝘉𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘛 . @OFSOFTGAZE]

Oh, Lizzy was so happy! She pressed herself close to her husband in that tender kiss, returning it and showing him just how much she loved him. And their little one. She almost burst into tears of joy; she couldn’t have felt any luckier.

“We did it together, my love! ”

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[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

+ edge and around…”

He glanced towards the direction of the lake before returning back to Lizzie.

“I could accompany you… if you so wish.. unless of course you prefer the quiet of the morning…”

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

“It is my estate Miss Bennett..I know all what goes on..”

He slowly smirks, watching her as she takes in the gardens and how she seemed to really admire the that fact that there was swans here in the estate..

“At sunrise is the best time… so I’m told… they swim along the +

[𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝘉𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘛 . @OFSOFTGAZE]

“ How do you know it?! ”

Elizabeth seemed truly spellbound by the place and watched Darcy curiously, observing his mannerisms and the way he spoke. He really did know a great deal.

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[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

+ again.

‘Nothing much… mr Darcy was there of course… he’s always in attendance is he not?… but he wasn’t too pleased… seemed he had a rather heated conversation with Wickham … he kept asking off you, Wickham, when he returned”

Kitty said much to her disappointment.

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

‘Yes.,, Bingley always said we could attend…’

Kitty was almost squealing with excitement at the thought of another dance. Another ball, another chance to meet some officers. She was spinning around the living room with excitement. Only stopping when Lizzie spoke +

[𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝘉𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘛 . @OFSOFTGAZE]

“ Oh, is that so? ” Elizabeth took in the information, glancing around for her elder sister, but it seemed she wasn’t nearby.

All this could only mean that Bingley was genuinely interested in Jane.

“ And what else do you know? ” she pressed her younger sister to speak;

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[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

+ before he leans forward and captured her lips in a soft loving kiss.

“Thank you.., my love… for giving me the greatest gift any man could ask for…”

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

He was rendered speechless., this morning everything had been as it was. And now, everything has changed. He is to be become a father. After a moment he laughs happily, his eyes staring up to her gazes, his hands still resting on her stomach.

“ a father…”

He whispered +

[𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝘉𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘛 . @OFSOFTGAZE]

Lizzy nodded several times, her large dark eyes filling with tears of joy as she gazed into Darcy’s with such love and gratitude. A happy smile spread across her face, and her hand, resting on her husband’s, squeezed the back of his hand, seeking it out at every moment.

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[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

+ trails his fingers into the water. Noticing it was fresh water, meaning the gardeners changed and cleaned it.

“They must have cleaned the water… sometimes we get birds here… drinking.. and we have swans in the lake nearby..”

He turns and looks to Lizzie then .

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

Darcy was too busy watching Lizzie, watching her take in the beauty of the gardens before them. To him he’s seen it all before, but with Lizzie he’s seeing it through her eyes.

They walks to the water fountain, the water spraying up and back into the water. Darcy slowly +

[𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝘉𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘛 . @OFSOFTGAZE]

“ Wow! ”

That place was incredible, full of surprises round every corner – a little paradise on earth. Lizzy had always been used to simplicity, but that simplicity seemed like gold in comparison. She didn’t let go of Darcy’s hand for a single second, letting him lead the way.
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[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

+ the officers.. Mr Bingley also said he would host another ball in the future… and that Jane is very welcome to attend his house whenever she wishes..’

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

Kitty couldn’t help but smirk in the direction of her sister. She didn’t know what had happened at the ball. All she remembered was laughing and dancing with Wickham. And over hearing many things .

‘I did.. it was a beautiful night last night was it not?… the dancing and +

[𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝘉𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘛 . @OFSOFTGAZE]

Elizabeth raised her eyebrows at this remark, shamelessly ignoring her mother. That subject was a bit of a sore point; it was best not to bring it up.

She turned her attention to her younger sister, who seemed to be in a lovely mood that morning.

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[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

+ She was? Was she telling him she is with child.

“Your?… your with child?”

He wanted to hear it from her lips. To hear he is going to become a father.

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

He turns his head again to look at her. A soft loving smile on his. His eyes then glance down to her hand on his hand resting on her stomach. His fingers slowly caress her stomach before the realisation hits him.

His eyes widened as he looks back up to meet Lizzie gaze. +

[𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝘉𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘛 . @OFSOFTGAZE]

A door opened for Lizzy at her dear husband’s words. In truth, that was precisely why she was there, and since he himself had broached the subject, she thought it was the right moment to talk about it.

Her hands reached for Darcy’s, which was still caressing her stomach.

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[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

+ middle in the large gardens.

[𝙈𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙮 @OffThatMrDarcy]

He gave her a warm smile as she follows him down the steps. His hand now encased in hers. The feeling was warm, like just holding her hand felt like home. He shakes the feelings away before walking through a garden of roses towards the water fountain at the +

[𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝘉𝘌𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘛 . @OFSOFTGAZE]

She clasped his hand, resting her other hand on top of theirs, so that Darcy’s hand was completely enclosed within hers.

Lizzy lifted her face towards him and, when he moved, she did the same, following him. Probably, she would have gone to the ends of the earth with him

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