Confidants

the post today covers the second half of the Harvest Feast. It is the last post before we get to the ball. Even still, there are important scenes that had to take place before next week's post. Rawlings needed to discover what the problem was between Darcy and Wickham. When his man Logan finds out he acts upon the knowledge. He is a true friend in all regards. He never gossips but he does not need to with Logan as his confident.

Well, oops, hit the enter button too soon! lol

Anyway, Rawlings is able to move about with ease knowing that Logan is there to back him up. He keeps him informed and as the old sayings goes, knowledge is power. Rawlings may be just a second son, but he does have the advantage of knowing what is going on, well, in most cases.

I have enjoyed creating this man. He has many flaws -- lord he drinks like a fish, eats sweets, is free with a cutting word here and there, but I like him. He has something special, something so hard to find. It is so hard I can't name it. It is usually called IT. Now most of my readers want Darcy to be the IT guy. Well he is too but in his own way.

I had to laugh, when I first started posting the story, almost all my commenters found RAwlings lacking. He was not to be trusted, his valet was evil, etc. They have since come to love him as I do.

Next they have placed their dislike on Blake and have begun the campaign to dislike Kent. Oh, my readers do not disappoint me at all. Kristin I believe is still hoping for the best with Blake. Well, Meg was too but she no longer reads my story or rather comments. I believe she is taking a break. If so, it is usually too hard to come back later. I will miss Meg's comments but I understand.

Today, I finally give my readers Darcy's thoughts. It is his POV today as it will be more often in the future. The ball is from his eyes and mind which should make a few readers happy, or will it? lol

I have just finished polishing Chapter 29 and will be sending it off to my beta's. I wonder what their reaction will be. I did take time to provide a look back on the 28 chapters through Darcy's eyes. Of course he had not seen everything so somethings were not covered. But I think it will help everyone move on to the London phase with the right frame of mind.

It will be interesting to note the number of views today. Two weeks ago I hit 650 at AHA. A very respectable number. Last week, barely 550. I think my readers want to get the Blake/Elizabeth plotline done and now are are a little frustrated with me.

I too wish to be able to reveal my thoughts on the storyline. My beta's are a relief, but today I wish to thank my confidant, KarenA. She was my first supporter that was not a beta. She encouraged me and made me feel good about my story. And she has become my Logan. well, she does not drink anyone under the table to gain information but she and I do share confidences. We all need them and I hope you will find your own.

Next I will share my thoughts on my beta's. I shall never be able to repay their kindness. I feel they too are a strong part of my life. but I will share more later and only with their say so!

Have fun reading today. Next week the climax for this part of the story begins.

gayle