Bingley felt his anger rise at Caroline’s manipulations. If she had been in the room, she would have seen a storm of fury quite out of the ordinary for her easy going brother. However, he let go his anger (for the moment) for the need to know Jane’s response to his proposal was more important.
“Jane, despite all lies that my sister told you, you are the only woman I have ever considered marrying. And you will marry me, won’t you?”
Jane had barely whispered “yes” before Bingley kissed her, somewhat chastely at first, but with increasing ardor when she returned his kiss. Both were startled by the intensity of their emotions. When the kiss was finally over, there were no longer any doubts on either side.
Bingley brushed back a wayward curl that had fallen upon her cheek. “I love you, very much, and nothing anybody does or says will ever make me change my mind.” It was a promise from his heart. “I shan’t let you get away from me now,” he said in a lighter, teasing manner.
Jane smiled shyly at him, “I have no desire to get away, for I love you.”
“Jane, I believe you have made me the happiest man alive,” Bingley positively beamed at Jane. Jane return his smile, and when he began to lower his head to kiss her again, she was waiting with much anticipation.
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