This is an AU fic that takes place during The One With The Proposal
What my heart wants
"Let me see the ring again", Phoebe asked as Chandler handed her a small box, with a huge smile on his face. "I can't believe you're actually going to ask her to marry you", she said as she held the ring in her hand, watching the gem sparkle, before putting it back in the box and handing it to Chandler. "So when are you gonna pop the question", she asked and Chandler replied that he was going to take her to a fancy restaurant, and hide it, and place it in the bottle of wine. "Oh yea" Phoebe exclaimed with excitement, as Chandler said "Shhhh", trying to calm her down. "Nobody but you knows about this, and I want to keep it that way", as he made Phoebe swear on Smelly Cat that she would not say a word.
Monica was at work, busy in the kitchen complaining that her relationship with Chandler was going nowhere. "But you love him, don't you", her assistant said and she nodded and said "Of course I do, but I don't want to be in a relationship that has no future. I mean, Chandler is never going to commit... he is so afraid of commitment, and I can't wait for him to decided if he wants to grow up or not". It was later on in the evening, and Chandler and Monica were at a local pizza parlor.
"Chandler, I need to know something", Monica said her voice grave and serious. Chandler looked up at her, as she continued, "Did you really mean what you said about never getting married". Chandler replied that marriage was un-natural and nothing more than a way for the government to keep tabs on people. "What", Monica exclaimed in exasperation, "What the hell is that supposed to mean", waiting for Chandler to explain. "Look", he said, "I'm not saying marriage is wrong... it's just not right for me". Chandler's plan to throw Monica off-guard, seemed to be working in full swing.
"Then what the hell are we doing", she asked as she got up to leave. Chandler said "I love you, isn't that good enough"? Monica glared as she threw her napkin on the table and said "Not anymore". Chandler grabbed her hand, and said "I'm still the same Chandler I was yesterday and I still love you". Monica yanked her hand away, and said "But you just don't love me enough, to want to marry me", and stormed off as other patrons were watching the spectacle. "That's ok", Chandler said, "I have a plan".
It was the next day, and Monica was busy preparing a salad at work, still could not believe what had happened between her and Chandler the night before. She still loved him, but has come to realize they were too different and wanted different things. Chandler was against marriage, always has been and always will be... but if you had Chandler's parents, you would understand why. At times, he could be so stubborn and immature. Monica had to face the ugly truth: No matter how much she and Chandler loved each other, they were just to different.
One of the waiters came to the kitchen, saying somebody was there to see her and a few moments later, Richard entered the kitchen. "Oh God, what are you doing here". Richard smiled and said "Doing something I should have done a long time ago... I love you Monica Geller and would love to have kids with you, and give you everything you've ever needed and wanted". Monica said Richard didn't really want to have kids and he said that was the Old Richard, and the New Richard was ready. He got down on one knee and said "Monica, I am ready to start my life...my family with you. Will you marry me"
