This story is very different and slow to develop, very unlike my normal stories. I can't imagine anyone not interested in Pride and Prejudice liking it. Continue at your own risk.
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Darcy
I stalk the outskirts of the assembly wondering how I came to be here in the first place. The answer is simple enough, I had promised my friend Bingley to help if he had ever gained an estate. The one we were presently in was but leased, but a promise is a promise.
I had been here but a few days and was already bored. Looking around I see not one person worthy of my notice.
My friend Bingley was dancing with the reputed county beauty. I admit she is beautiful but her docile demeanor is an instant turn off to me. I value spirited beauty above all things and breaking and controlling that beauty most of all.
I'll admit I long for a new muse. It has been an age since my last conquest. I sighed remembering the first time she called me Master. I always start with Sir, but Master is what I truly desire to hear.
Bingley interrupts my reverie trying to coerce me to dance. He points out his newest angel's next oldest sister, a Miss Elizabeth, who is nearby.
She meets my eye as I turn towards her. I look her up and down like one might inspect a horse one is considering buying.
I acknowledge to myself she is beautiful. Shorter than her sister with a more womanly figure. Her breasts are large for her frame and her hips as well seem very shapely with a very slim waist.
I make sure to keep my facial expression indifferent so not to let on any interest. She lifts one eyebrow as if daring me to give my opinion of the obvious inspection of her person.
I turn to Bingley and make sure my voice will carry to the buxom vixen.
"She is tolerable I suppose and if I was truly desperate perhaps I would consider her."
I could see my prey livid with anger. I tried hard not to smile.
The game was on.
Bingley was nearly as mad as his angel's sister but held his tongue and moved off as Elizabeth went to find a friend to vent to.
I watched as she obviously was relating the entire tale to her friend, a Miss Lucas. I kept a slight smirk on my face as they kept looking in my direction. The more they looked the angrier Miss Elizabeth seemed to get.
Whatever the outcome, at least I was no longer bored. The more animated Miss Elizabeth seemed to get, the more I wanted her.
I had yet to dance with anyone. The last thing I wanted was to show a preference to anyone so beneath me in consequence. I walk to Miss Elizabeth and stand before her still wearing my smug smile. She is breathing heavily with what I assume is furious indignation.
I turn to her friend.
"Miss Lucas, would you honor me with a dance?"
Miss Lucas accepts instinctively and I lead her to the floor. I hear the murmurs but make an effort not to let them distract me. I adopt my friendliest demeanor and engage Miss Lucas through the dance.
"Miss Lucas, might you allow me to say how delightful a dance partner you are?"
"I would like to thank you, Mr Darcy, but I suspect my sudden elevation somehow has something to do with the recent exchange between you and my friend."
I smile I admire cleverness and frankness.
"You have found me out all too quickly, Miss Lucas."
"Forgive me, Mr Darcy, but it wasn't that difficult to decipher."
"Have you been friends long?"
"Yes, many years. She is my dearest friend in fact."
I see this as my chance to gain information.
"I would like an opportunity to make amends to Miss Elizabeth, but I would like a more private setting. Can you help me in any way in this matter, Miss Lucas?"
"That depends, Mr Darcy, what is your true opinion of her?"
"I find myself quite interested, Miss Lucas, but I would not wish for her to know that at this time."
"And why would that be?"
"I'm not sure you will like my answer. I fear Miss Elizabeth has had everything all too easy her entire life and I am not inclined to be included in that. Am I wrong?"
"You are not wrong, Mr Darcy. Elizabeth has always been the center of attention and also considered the second most beautiful woman in the area."
I like the fact that she is considered the second most beautiful. I should be able to use this to my advantage.
"Then I ask for your confidence in this matter and allow me to proceed as I see fit."
"Very well, Mr Darcy. Elizabeth likes to see the sunrise on Oakham Mount."
"Thank you, Miss Lucas. If there is ever anything I can do for you, you have but to ask."
"You need not repay me for my help, Mr Darcy. I think you may be good for my friend, that is why I gave you the information."
"My offer stands nonetheless, Miss Lucas. I find I like you very well and if I can ever be of help to you I would consider it a honor."
She nods her acceptance and I revel in my success. I now knew where to find her alone.
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Elizabeth
I was still fuming as we rode back home. The audacity of that man to look as luridly as he did and declare me 'tolerable'! I could scratch his eyes out.
I would never admit to anyone how excited I got when his eyes scanned my body. I could feel my most private area gush with wetness at his scrutiny. The way his eyes seem to smolder is truly entrancing.
The anger I felt at his dismissal was maddening. No one has ever talked of my beauty in such a way. I will think of him no more.
As I lay in bed I realize not thinking of him is impossible. My memory of his stare still seems to pierce my soul. Why does he have to be so damned handsome? His expressions so superior. I scream into my pillow trying to calm my mind.
I wake, my mind muddled as I didn't sleep well. I wash and dress, eager to see the sunrise.
I reach the top of Oakham Mount just as the sun begins to rise. I exhale a deep satisfying breath.
"Miss Elizabeth."
I spin and see the object of my fury that ruined my sleep.
"Mr Darcy, how is it you find yourself here."
"I had heard that this is a fine spot to see the sunrise."
"Heard from whom, exactly?"
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Darcy
She is truly magnificent. Her look and her demeanor absolutely enchanting.
"Who can remember such things?"
"I would imagine you can but are choosing not to divulge the culprit."
I can't help but smile. Almost anyone else would have dropped the subject, but not this firey goddess.
I turn towards the vista.
"It is lovely, is it not?"
She gives me a frustrated look before turning as well.
"It is 'tolerable' I suppose."
I can not help but laugh.
"You heard me?"
She turns her blazing eyes back on me. Her eyes were deep, dark, and utterly captivating.
"You made damn sure of that, Sir!"
I chuckle.
"That I did."
"Then why exactly are you here this morning? she asks.
"I wanted to tell you that I think you are far greater than tolerable. I would even go as far as to say you are the jewel of the neighborhood."
I watched her face change to a puzzled look.
"Then why say what you did?"
I shrug.
"It was a little game to see how you would react."
I smile at the sight of her going livid once again.
"You, Sir, are insufferable!"
I smile and bow as if she were giving me a compliment.
She moves a little away seemingly trying to ignore me by concentrating on the beautiful view.
I find myself staring at an even more beautiful view. Her ass is truly magnificent. It is the very opposite of flat and shaped like no other I have even seem. And little did she know how well I could see the silhouette of her form with the way the sun was currently settled on her.
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Elizabeth
"I can feel your eyes, Sir," I say without turning towards him.