A Proposal

Falling In Love Chapter 3

I own no characters from Meet Me In St Louis. Set after the Christmas ball scene. Inspired by All I Want For Christmas Is You By Mariah Carey

Snow was softly falling as Esther and John left the Christmas Ball. Esther couldn't be more thrilled that he'd showed up at the last minute.

"That was a wonderful surprise John.. I was so shocked to see you."

John smiled. "As I told you inside Es.. I hated to disappoint you. I hated to see you so sad so I called every John Smith in the phone book until I found the one who owned the tailor shop."

Esther leaned her head on John's shoulder. " I can't believe this is my last Christmas ball in St Louis and that I'm moving after January 1st."

"You will be back for the fair won't you?"

Esther sighed. " I really hope so but at this point its hard to tell."

"I really wish you didn't have to move Esther.. we just met."

Esther choked back tears. " I know John… this is hard for me.. I won't meet any boys quite like you in New York… Warren Sheffield has so many rich society friends. I won't fit in with any of them."

"Warren isn't like any other guys though. He's totally down to earth." John countered.

"True."

John fumbled around in his pocket and pulled out a small box.

"A Christmas gift for you Es." He whispered

Esther took the box and opened it. Inside was a sapphire ring.

"John… what in the world?"

"Esther Smith… I want you to be my wife.

"Your wife?" Esther's jaw dropped in utter shocked.

"Yes."

Esther was speechless.

John waited patiently for her response.

"John this is very sudden… you know I'm moving."

"Yes.. I know.. this is probably just as sudden for you as your father's promotion but Esther you're the girl I want to marry."

"How will our relationship work if you're here and I'm in New York?"

"That's just a minor detail. We'll make things work Es… I promise you."

Esther burst into tears.

John was shocked.

"Why are you upset? I thought you'd be happy."

Snow fell softly on Esther's blonde curls as she composed herself.

"Of course I'm happy. Very much so. This is the best Christmas gift ever. As I said it's rather sudden."

"So will you marry me?"

Esther swiped her tears away with the back of her hand and smiled at John kissing his cheek tenderly.

"Yes, John I will marry you."