The Honor of My Family

Chapter 2

"Jane, Elizabeth please keep an open mind. Because of my health and our wealth. To make sure our family is safe and well taking for. I am asking one of you to become betroth." He told us.

I can't say word. I had nothing to say. Now I had a lot to say but the words couldn't come out. Jane then asked,

"Who?"

"I have these two gentlemen in here. They understand the situation. I'm must find out which one of my lovely daughters will do this." He said looking at us.

"Can Jane and I talk to each other in private for a second father?" I asked him.

He nodded to us and then left us alone in his study. I got up and walked to the window. I didn't know what to say. But then Jane said,

"I'll do it. I'm the oldest. I should be the one to take this responsibility."

"No. You gave up so much already. Jane, I know you. You want to marry because of love. If you are going to give up your sword. You will give it up because of love. Not because of this. That is why I shall do it." I told her.

"Are you sure?" She asked me.

"Yes. I shall not get my sword up for love anyways. So why not give it out for the honor of our family." I said to her.

"Okay. Let's go see our father." Jane said.

We got up from the window and went out to find her father. He walked around the house and we couldn't find him. Then I looked out the window see our father outside. We then went outside.

"Father." I said to him as we came up to him.

"My two daughters, did you talking all over?" He asked us.

"Yes. It will be me, father." I told him.

"Thank you, Elizabeth. You are doing the biggest sacrifice for this family." He told me.

"I know father. So, do I get to meet the two gentlemen or not?" I asked.

"Well, look like the plans change a little bit." He told us.

"How did the plan change?" Jane asked.

"Did they both back out? Please don't tell me. I have to marry Collins." I asked him worried.

"No. I would never make you marry Mr. Collins. No matter how bad I am." He told me.

"Okay. Then what is it?" I asked coinsured now.

"There is one guy who will do it. The other one changed his mind. I totally understand." He told me.

"Okay. So, can I meet him then?" I asked my father.

"Yes. Jane, can you go inside and get everyone into the parlor? Elizabeth and I will join soon." He told her. Jane nodded and then head back into the house.

We then walked to the garden. He leads me to the rose garden we have. I see someone standing there. I couldn't tell who it was because his back was to us. Just then he turned around. I could see it was the one person I didn't want it to be.