To Have and To Hold Chapter One Elizabeth and Jack's conversation
After seeing Haley's comet.
After starring into each other's faces after the comet, Jack approached Elizabeth and suggested a moon light walk. She accepted and took his arm.
Jack, I just wanted to know why you said I was the one the only one when you could have had Rosemary back in your life again. You've got so much in common with her I mean.
The truth is I was never in love with her. I thought I was till you. Yes her father and mine were Mounties together. They were good friends before my dad died. Rosemary's father asked my father to make a promise. As a man and Mountie my father tried to help everyone he could. Edward ask my pa if he could convince me it was the right and dutiful thing to do. Edward wanted me to marry Rosemary. At that time I did only what any man would do. We didn't really court. It lasted 3 months before she left me. She couldn't be a Mountie's wife. I grew fond of her as a dear friend. Yes she hurt me by walking out cause I was alone and felt like I lost a friend.
I chose you because of your love for children. You care so much about others. You changed me into a better man. You're loving, gentle, and more. You love teaching and children. How could I not choose you. I'd be a fool not to and would need to be horsewhipped. I know I haven't told you this yet. Elizabeth I'm in love with you and I hope in time when you trust me you might love me a little.
Jack I do like you very much. More than you ever know. You said you hated coal valley when you first arrived. What's keeping you here. She was terrified to really tell him how she felt at that moment in time.
You are Elizabeth. My priorities have changed since I have been here. The people of this town have become a part of my family and so have you. You've opened my eyes to a better and brighter future. I would give up being a Mountie for you if you wanted me too.
I couldn't let you you do that Jack. This is your dream. Dreams change all the time but one thing for sure is that my heart is true and I'll always love you.
Please don't say that Constable. It is way to early for that. I mean we haven't actually courted yet.
We did have that one night at Abigail's cafe and our picnic. Ain't that enough Not really. We need time to see what we have in common you know like are dislikes and likes. We need to see if we are truly compatible. We need to know how...
Jack couldn't rake it or help it. He lost control every time he was with this woman who could bring him to his knees with only a smile or simple hello. He quickly grabbed her waist and pulled her into his embrace and kissed her. The kiss wasn't soft or gentle yet it wasn't brutal either. It was more of a possessive kiss to let her know he wasn't messing around when it came to his feelings or his woman now she was speechless and breathless as the kiss ended. She was still holding on to Jack. She couldn't stand straight at keep from starring into his eyes as he kept her close.
Finally a few minutes later he spoke. Elizabeth, sorry but I couldn't help myself. Anyway I mean what I say. I love you and I don't give a care in the world who knows and I want to marry you as soon as possible. So will you do me the honor and just be my wife?
Elizabeth was taken by surprise with that question. In one day their relationship went from being friendly to don't go to a proposal. I can't answer that days my father...
Once again Jack cut her off. I will get your father's approval before we actually get married and his blessing. Now say yes before I ... Elizabeth cut him off this time by jump ping back into his embrace nearly knocking him down. Yes I'll marry you right now tonight if that's what you wish. I would live to marry you now but in a man of my word and I will seek out your father and mother first. He kissed her more tenderly and passionately this time. They sat one the steps of the jail watching the stars dance in the sky thinking about their live for one another. They had no idea trouble was lurking right around the corner.
Rosemary heard and saw everything that just took place. She vowed to herself to get rid of Elizabeth somehow so she could have Jack all to her self. She went back to the saloon and up to her room with a devious plot for Elizabeth to leave Coal Valley forever.
To be continued...
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