Page 47 of The Governess of My Heart
“I do not see a name on the book,” he said calmly.
“I meant, I wanted to buy it. I had placed it on the counter some time ago,” Elizabeth cried impatiently.
“Is that so, madam? Unfortunately, I have it now and would like to purchase it,” he said, not understanding why she made him behave so.
Elizabeth looked at him with shock.
Arrogant man!
“So, you want to take something that is not rightfully yours?”
“If you paid for it, the accusation would be true. Have you?”
“I intended to. Mr. Albert went inside on an errand. Can you give the book to me now?” she said and rang the bell.
He is in for an embarrassment when Mr. Albert returns.
Darcy looked at her and smiled. She looked flushed, and her cheeks turned red with anger.
He was drawn to her beautiful eyes, which beautifully mirrored her frustration and anger.
To Elizabeth’s dismay, instead of Mr. Albert, a young girl came to attend to them, and she greeted Darcy and Elizabeth with a smile.
“My uncle is busy with his child and sent me to attend the purchase. I am his niece; I am visiting Lambton,” she said.
“Miss, I need to purchase that book,” Elizabeth said, looking at the book in Darcy’s hand.
“Oh! I can help you find another.’
“No! That book is mine,” she said and saw Darcy’s lips twitch.
“I mean… I placed the book on the counter, waiting for Mr. Albert to return, but this gentleman had taken it.”
“Oh!” The girl replied, looking confused.
Darcy let Elizabeth do all the talking, amused by her outburst.
Her chocolate curls glittered in the rays of the morning sun, complementing the color of her beautiful eyes.
“I could find another copy of the same book,” the young girl said.
“There isn’t another copy. Miss, you do not understand; I was in the store first. I had already chosen that book,” Elizabeth cried in frustration.
She glanced at Darcy’s face; her anger rose when she saw his smile.
“And what is it you find so amusing, sir? You know that I am stating the truth. Why wouldn’t you speak up?” she asked.
“I could if you give me a chance,” he said.
She stared at him, trying to compose herself.
“What you state might be the truth, but I was unaware that you had already chosen it. I would readily give it to you if you can ask me politely,” Darcy said.
“What?” Elizabeth exclaimed.
Insufferable man!
“You heard me, madam,” Darcy said in a calm but challenging tone.
