Wedded Bliss
I own no rights to characters from Meet Me In St Louis. This story takes places after the scene on Christmas morning when Warren proposes to Rose.
Rose Smith was elated. She had been waiting for the very moment Warren Sheffield would propose to her and what better day for him to do so then on Christmas. Things were about to change for the Smiths.. and at a rapid pace.
Rose felt a tap on her shoulder and turned around to see Esther smiling at her broadly.
"This is probably the best Christmas ever. We're not moving to New York anymore and Warren finally purposed. You must be so happy Rose. I know how long you've been waiting for this."
Rose embraced her sister tightly. "That proposal was the best Christmas gift I could ever receive. I'm so happy to start planning my wedding."
Esther's smile did not go away "We can't wait to help you plan. I have to admit though, it's going to be quite different around here once you move out."
Rose kissed her sister on the head. " You, Tootie and Agnes can come over to visit whenever you want."
Later that day Warren and John Truitt came over for Christmas dinner
Alonzo Smith looked at Warren skeptically. He had never met him before this moment but had frequently heard Rose talk about him.
"So Warren, you are set on marrying my daughter?" Alonzo said
Warren swallowed a bite of chicken and then nodded his head. "Yes,sir. There's something about her that has absolutely made fall in love with her."
"And you have equal feelings for him Rose?" Alonzo glanced at his oldest daughter.
Rose nodded. "Yes Papa."
"Then I give you my blessing."
Rose stood up and kissed her father on the head. "Thank you Papa."
After the dinner dishes were cleared John and Esther went in the living room to exchange presents.
John handed Esther a small box. Esther was surprised with what she saw inside.
"What a lovely ring." She said
"It's a promise ring. I know we're' a little bit too young to get married but this will symbolize that when the time is right and you decide I'm the person for you to marry then we'll discuss it."
Esther leaned over and kissed John on the cheek. "Thank you John. I hope you like the present I got you too."
"When do you suppose your sister and Warren will get married?" John asked
Esther shrugged. "We're just starting to plan the wedding now so I'm assuming not until the spring or the summer?"
"After the fair then?"
"Most likely but who knows they may decide to get married sooner than that."
"Are you happy you guys aren't moving to New York anymore?"
Esther grinned. "Oh yes, definitely John. "
"Do you think once Rose and Warren get married they'll live in St Louis or will the move to New York where Warren lives?"
"I suppose if they move to New York we can always go visit them." Esther replied.
John opened his present which was bow tie. "This is great! Thank you Es."
"You're welcome"
John wrapped Esther in a warm embrace and kissed her forehead gently. "Merry Christmas Es."
"Merry Christmas John."