I am Caroline Bingley

chapter 18

" Do we really have to leave? " asked my brother to Darcy who nodded in silence. He is very upset and I can see that. " If it was in my power I would have told you to stay but I am afraid, we have to leave. " said darcy to my brother.

" I guess, we must start packing then." he said and his expression is heartbreaking. But we have to do it. I can just silently comfort him.

" Brother Jane must know that we are leaving. " I told him. He looked up and said " Don't say like that ..." . I know I must not say like that but I also know the future so it's okay.

" She must know..." I told him with a little strong voice and he said nothing. " He can write a letter and send it to her. " Said Darcy . " No , he must meet her and deliver the message himself. " I said in a ' I don't want to argue ' tone.

" I will be coming with you. We will talk with them. " I told him. He nodded than went inside to take his coat. We will be leaving today , so the news must be delivered today itself.

" Was it necessary ? " asked Mr Darcy. I turned towards him. " Yes , it is. If it is what you believe it is than Jane deserves to get a hint about what's going to happen with her , prepare herself to move on. Bitter medicine but worth it. Should be done personally not by some letters. " I explained him.

" You still hope that it will not go the way I imagine it will go ? " he asked me and I am hundred percent sure about it. " If it doesn't go than atleast she will know he valued her enough to talk with her before leaving, and not just sent her a letter and vanished without saying anything. " I told him.

After going back to London, I will be going back to Rosewood park , which is far from his house. I will be staying with my mother for few days. I am really going to miss our banter but this is for the best.

I am already calling Caroline's mother as my own . I wouldn't be long before I start thinking him as mine too...that will be bad. A classic story mustn't be changed. I will not do that.

" I guess you're right, she deserves to know. " Said Mr Darcy. " She does. " I told him. I need to talk with Elizabeth about something important. This is where I must explain her what's in my mind.

My brother came out with his coat and together we went to Bennet house . I know what's going on in the house. We ringed the bell , an over excited Mrs Bennet let us in. Although she wasn't very excited to see me.

Brother went to talk with Jane alone. While I stood with Elizabeth in the hall. She came to me with a smile and told few words with a smile and than she noticed my mood. " Caroline you okay ? Why you look upset dear ? " She asked me looking concerned.

" I told you that a time will come when you have to believe in me without any questions. That I intend no harm but the time will not be right. " I told her and she nodded.

" The time has come. We might have to go back to London for some work. But you have to stay strong and believe in me. " I told her and her expression already getting concerned for her sister.

" I know your concerned but trust me. Everything is going to be alright. It's just a bad time and it will pass. You're a strong girl , you need to stay
strong. " I told her. I don't know what I want her to believe but I want her to believe us.

" You guys will come back right? You're not going back forever right? " She asked me. And I can't ensure her that we will. I can't tell her. " Elizabeth no questions...just trust please. " I told holding her hand. Both ensure of a certain future, both scared yet both acting brave.

" Caroline...let's go." Came my brother's weak voice. I gave Elizabeth's hand a little pat and left with my brother without wasting anytime. We sat silently in the carriage. The Wickham treat has been stopped for sometime. Hope even if bennets decideds to bring back the girls , no mishaps will happen.

We came back in our temporary house. Our things are already packed. Everyone waiting for us. We will leave today itself. Our carriages are ready to leave. I could see philip standing with teary eyes. Infact his whole family is in teary eyes.

" Here you go boy , chocolate for you. Now don't cry. Learn your Alphabets. I have enrolled you in a school. Don't miss a single day alright." I told him and he nodded with teary eyes.

" Madam we will miss you. " Said Philips mother. " I will miss you guys too. But remember what I told you. Don't forget to write me . And do water my rose plants. " I told her and she nodded. I did give her some work and hope she can do it.

After some emotional goodbye we started our journey. The streets , shops and everything is soo of this era that I couldn't stop but watch with fascination. I can't believe its real and not some tv show.

After half day of journey we reached an Inn. We will rest here today and leave tomorrow. This is the point from where we part. Mr Darcy going to his house and me mine. He will finish the rest of the story while I will arrive at the wedding day.

" Here is your cake Caroline, you were right ... nothing can taste better than what you make. " Said Mr Hurts sitting next to my sister and me. He bought some sweet cakes for us.

" Dear are you sure you're not coming with us ? It wouldn't be a bother, trust me. You can never be a bothering creature for me." Said my sister . She and Mr Hurts are going for a little tour. And I want her to have some time alone with her husband. Their relationship from cold is getting warmer and I want it to stay that way.

" No sister . You enjoy. Cause I am going home to meet mother. " I told her and she nodded. " Does Darcy knows about it ? " asked Mr Hurts.

" No , and I am sure it's not his concern about where I go. " I told him and took and bite out of the cake. " Oh boy ....that's going to be a huge schoking moment for both of you. " he said and I don't know why he did that. But I have made my mind and I will not change it. I will go home. I have to hide ....just hide. From what or from whom...I don't know.