I am Caroline Bingley

Chapter 16

Finally he asked me " Miss Bingley are you in love ? " His question stunned me for a minute cause I am not clear about my emotions myself.

I want to see Darcy and Elizabeth together cause that's how it's supposed to be. They are loved world wide , that's the main couple and it should be like that.

Even I loved the real couple. But now that I am Caroline my thinking changed. I can understand her feelings and mine too. But I can't love him , nope. I must protect my heart. Or I will lose him as a friend too.

" No Mr Hurts, I am not in love. " I told him trying to be real and trying to convince myself too. He was silent than he said " Is it healthy to lie to one oneself.... Caroline you must never lie to yourself. " And I don't know why I am having this conversation with him.

" I am not, Darcy and I are very good friends. And I know he has taken fancy on those pretty eyes...so not
me. " I told him pointing towards Elizabeth who is dancing with Mr Collins, poor her.

" Well from where I see , I don't think he fancies anyone. But I am not going to force you to do anything. But do think about it. " he said with a smile. Well , I don't think I should be thinking about it. But I didn't argue with him.

Soon the song came to an end. And than I danced with two officers but they were so boring. Darcy danced again with Elizabeth and now they stood together to chitchat a little. I always wanted it than when it's happening why my heart hurts a little?

I excused myself from that room and came in the balcony. It's so nice to breathe in the fresh air. The whole sky is bright with moonlight, you can see the distant lant covered in moonlight giving a fairy affect.

It's so beautiful here. I sat on the corner bench. It's so magical than why am I so lonely here ? Why my eyes are itching a little? Have I done the extact thing which I was telling myself not to do ?

" I was looking for you and here you are enjoying the best part of the house all alone. " Came an complaining voice and as I looked up I saw Elizabeth. She is looking so beautiful tonight.

" Have a sit. " I told her and she sat down. Her cheeks are red from all that dancing giving her beauty an extra touch of loveliness. " How is everything going on? " I asked her.

" I love dancing and it's the best ball of my life. " She said happily. " I am glad you liked it . I saw you dancing with Mr Collins, how was it ? Was it dream come true? " I asked her as I know what her reaction will be.

" It's more like nightmare...that man has no dancing skills. He can only praise his lady like a parrot. " Said Elizabeth with an angry expression.

" Alright I will not tease you. What about Mr Darcy? He danced well right? " I asked her. " Well not bad. I was just asking him about you. " She said , they were talking about me. Well that's nice to know.

" Elizabeth listen carefully, things may change a little in few days. But don't panic, have faith in me okay. " I tried to explain her knowing well that she will not understand what the hell I am talking about.

" I don't understand Caroline what do you mean? " She asked me all confused and she isn't wrong about it. But I can't explain her about it right now .

" I will write letter to you and explain you everything but you need to have faith in me. " I told her and she nodded in agreement. " I wrongly judged you at first but now I know you. So I will never misunderstand you. " Said Elizabeth sincerely.

" Thank you. That's why we must not judge anyone too early. You must not believe only one person's story ....you must not have prejudice about anyone. " I told her . Hope she understands and doesn't have hate for Darcy.

" I will keep that in mind. " She said. We talked a little more. " I think you should go inside, I will join you soon. " I told her. She nodded and went inside. Well I think even I should go inside.

As I stood up and turned to go inside I saw Darcy walking towards me. Man he looks inhumanly handsome under the moonlight. " Carol I was looking for you ...what are you doing here ? " he asked me.

" Watching the moon. " I told him. " It's a beautiful night. " I told him and sat down on the bench. " Well it is beautiful. " he said sitting next to me.

" But I never knew you enjoying the nature that much. I thought someone was here to dance with officers . " he asked with a smile and now I want to tease him a little.

" Mr Darcy are you jealous? " I asked him. " To the core...see still burning. " he said pointing his heart and both laughed. " I see....you know Mr Darcy I read so many fantasy stories where princess dance with their prince in the moonlight. He brings her roses , carries her in the seven white horses carriage. " I told him about the books I read in modern story books.

" Well , your one story can come
true. " he said , well I am living in one . " We can dance here. " he said in a low voice. I really want to but am I going to far with it ? Should I just stop ?

" Are you sure ? " I asked him and he nodded. We can hear the notes of music coming from the party room. He took my hand and in the moonlight we started to dance.

It's such a magical moment for me. Now even if we don't end up together I will survive with our memories. He looked at me and asked " what are you thinking? ." And I could only reply to him " The moon is beautiful, isn't it?" .

Author note:

The last line " The moon is beautiful, isn't it?" Let me see what my readers knows about it.