When Calls the Hearties
Sorry for being slow here, life get in the way, but #Hearties this chapter will make up for it. Enjoy
Chapter 3: When One's Heart is Called to Love
It was 5minutes close to 6 O'clock, as it was coming onto to dusk on Cold Valley, Most families were at home gathering for dinner, but for Constable Jack Thornton, the wait was over, as he was dressed in his best suit once again to be the company of his lady love, Miss. Elizabeth Thatcher he thought it would to arrive early and awaiting in meeting Elizabeth at Abigail's Cafe for dinner. He knock on the door, hoping to gleam at the sight of Elizabeth's Beauty, but surprising it was Abilgial who answered the door instead and greeted him,
"Why, Hello there, Jack, How may I help you this evening?"
Jack answered, "I am meeting, Elizabeth, here for dinner, I know I am early, I just can't wait to see her."
Abigail understood as let Jack in the cafe, "You may come in, Jack and wait, it is just, Well know, Elizabeth, she always wants to look her absolute best, and especially for you.
Jack admired by that thought and thanked Abigail, "Thank you, Abigail, I didn't want to wait in the Jail anymore."
Jack finds an open table for 2 in the corner and sits down to wait, smiling as he thinks of Elizabeth . Abigail decides to leave Jack to his thoughts as she informs Jack,
"I am going to check on Elizabeth, See what is keeping her, and then I will start on your apperizters,"
Jack replied, "Thank you, Abigail, not only you are an amazing hostess but good friend, I am sure once Noah is clear of any wrong doing this place will be filled again."
Abigail smirked and walked upstairs, to Elizabeth's room, she noticed that Elizabeth was dressed in a beautiful maroon gown. Elizabeth turned and asked,
"Well, How do I look, does it look to forward for me to wear?'"
Abigail was shocked in how insecure Elizabeth was feeling as She thought Elizabeth looked stunning, So she admits to Elizabeth,
"Elizabeth, you are stunning, tonight, Why are you so insecure for?"
Elizabeth shaking her head as she was not insecure, but nervous,
"I am not insecure, just nervous, tonight will be third date with Jack and this I want.."
"You want to be prefect," Abigail finishing Elizabeth's sentence as she inform her, "Sad to inform you Elizabeth nothing is prefect."
Elizabeth sighed but there was one aspect about tonight that Elizabeth wanted to be prefect and she was not sure how it could be so she asked for Abigail's advice,
"Abigail, can I ask you some personal questions?"
"Depends, but no harm in asking?"
Elizabeth took a deep breath there was no turning back as she asked,
"When you and Noah were courting, which one of said, I love you, first."
Abigail smiled as she still remembers as clear as day her courting days with Noah, even though he made the first move in asking her out, she always love Noah ever since the first day he enter the school house, and she remembered after the third date she could not contain her feelings as she was the one who said "I love you" first.
So Abigail told Elizabeth, "I did,"
Elizabeth sighed, "How?"
Abigail confused, "How What?'
"How did you tell him?, You loved him?"
Abigail finally understood the meaning of this questioning, she didn't to frighten her by admitting she knew that Elizabeth was in love with Jack, and Abigail was happy for her after all, Elizabeth's has done for her and the children of Coal Valley, Elizabeth deserved to be happy and in love, So Abigail sat Elizabeth down on her bed and told her the best way to say "I love you."
"Elizabeth, the best advice, a woman like me to give you in saying I love you to man you love, is simple just saying it, because it is not about the place or time, it is about how you are feeling."
"But what if... he doesn't say back?" Elizabeth asked
Abigail replied, "Men say I love you in different ways, my Noah, when I told him, he didn't say anything all he did was kiss me for the first time, and that when I realize even though he didn't say did not have to say it, as the kiss clarify how he felt for him, actually, they first time he told me he loved me is when he propose to me."
Elizabeth smiled, and said, "Thank you,"
Abigail gave Elizabeth hug and told her, " Now. Go to the man you love, and Elizabeth remembered when you feel it, just say it."
After her chat with Abigail, she takes a breathe and heads downstairs to meet and greet with the man she loves, Jack Thornton. Elizabeth enters the dinning room and starts looking for Jack. And then there was patiently sitting and waiting for her, Jack turns sees Elizabeth amazed by her beauty he stand immediately upon seeing Elizabeth. Elizabeth' smiled always admired by Jack's matters she walks towards him, and greets him,
"Good Evening, Jack"
Jack smiles, and tells her, "Good evening Elizabeth. You look beautiful tonight and well every night
Elizabeth begins to blush as asks, " I trust you are well also? "
Jack informs her, I am better now (smiles) would you like to sit? Jack holds chair for her.
Elizabeth replies "Sure." (Smiles and sits down)
Jack pushed in chair as Elizabeth sits and then sits across from her) asks her
"How was school today?"
Elizabeth informed him, "Well, it is was good, but the children could stop gossiping about your public display of your affection towards me."
Jack blushed, "Well that is good you had a good learning day with your student, but again I apologize for public outburst, I was just so happy about the gift you gave me, which I have already started writing, but can I asked, how does one start a journal."
Elizabeth said, "Well, Jack it is pretty simple, just to write how one is feeling I just start writing like I am writing a letter to family, or to you when you left Coal Valley."
"I see, Thank you for having dinner with me." Jack told her
Elizabeth reply, "You're Welcome, it is an honor."
Jack smiles, "It is I who is honored. Are you hungry? "
"Yes! I'm starving." Elizabeth said,
"Good me too. Have any recommendations? " Jack informs Elizabeth
Elizabeth suggests, "You pick. I'll let you surprise me."
Jack recommends, "Well Bill has been raving about the beef stew, how does that sound? "
:"Sounds wonderful."Elizabeth Smiles
Jack mentions, " Okay that is decided. Tell me what you would like to talk about? "
Elizabeth starts getting nervous as she had no clue I mean she did, she wanted to talk about how she was feeling but she could not find the right words. So instead of using word she chuckles instead out loud for Jack to hear, as he chuckles along with her and asks,
"What, What is the Joke?"
Elizabeth covers her mouth which is full of chuckles and giggles as she tells him,
"Nothing. (Smiles) I'm just glad to be here with-with you. "
"And me with you. I am happy to sit and just look at you," Jack smirks
Elizabeth blushes slightly-then Abigail comes with their dinner. Jack tells Abigail, "Thank you, this looks delicious"
Jack waits on Elizabeth to eat first, Elizabeth begins to eat. Jack eats as well, but Jack notice the silence between chewing as he swallowed his first piece of his meal Jack asked Elizabeth.
"So are we just going to eat in silence "
Elizabeth replies, "No, silly. I'm-I'm sorry if I've been so quiet."
Jack informs her, " No apology necessary. I am happy to just have your company."
Elizabeth adds, "Me too."
"When dinner is done would you like to come sit on the porch at the jail with me? " Jack requests.
Elizabeth accepts his request, "I would love to."
Jack smiles, "good. Let me know when you are ready. "
Elizabeth stands up, said," I'm ready." Jack Offers his arm. Elizabeth accepts Jack's arm, slipping her arm inside his to proceed outside together. Jack walks with Elizabeth up to the jail and offers her a chair) Would you like a blanket for your lap? (Pets Rip).
Elizabeth replies, "No. I'm fine."
"Ok "Jack said and sits next to Elizabeth and gazes at her as she watches people and asks
"Have I thanked you for having dinner with me? "
Elizabeth giggles, "You have...I think. "
Jack chuckles too, and states, " Well I can't thank you enough. I have so enjoyed your company "
" I've enjoyed your company just as well. " Elizabeth added
Jack hated the idea that night has passed by already and he knew it had to end so he told Elizabeth.
"I know you probably have lessons to prepare so whenever you want I will walk you home "
Elizabeth reaches to place her hand on Jack's hand, and said .
"I was thinking about that day when you told that no matter what it was I needed that I could come to you night or day. Thank you for that, Jack. You are the most noble man I know. "
Jack looks into her eyes, squeezes her hand and said,
"I meant every word. If you ever have the smallest care you come to me. Promise me you will come to me if you ever need even the smallest thing "
This was the moment, the feeling Abigail was told Elizabeth about she felt very bless for this love God has given and she needed to tell Jack now,
"I promise. I love you, Jack. And that will not change. Nor will I ever hesitate to come to you. "
Jack stunned in the words that just came out of Elizabeth's mouth, he raised his eyebrows and was grinning ear to ear he asked Elizabeth
" You love me, Elizabeth?"
Jack reaction satisfy enough as was not excepting Jack to say it back and she reply,
"Yes, Yes, I do, Jack."
Jack turns to Elizabeth & takes both of her hands,
"Do you know how incredibly happy that makes me" he smiles and he said back,
" I love you Elizabeth "
Elizabeth so happy as she no doubt in mind he loved her, and she told him,
"I know. And I am happy...that-that I stayed here in Coal Valley. And I'm glad you decided to come back for good. "
Elizabeth and Jack grasp both of their hands as they stand together both of nervously happy as they are embarking in the new step of relationship, Jack steps close to Elizabeth & looks around & seeing no one leans & kisses her. Elizabeth leans accepts and returns his kiss. After the kiss Jack looks into her strokes her cheek, and asks,
" Do you know how incredibly lucky I am to be here with you? "
Elizabeth replies, "Yes. Just I am blessed to be here with you. "
Jack so happy he hated to have this night to end but it had to and he said,
" I hate to say it but if I don't walk you home now I won't want to & no need to give anyone fodder for gossip." Jack offers arm to Elizabeth.
Elizabeth chuckles, "Very true." She accepts his arm as they proceed to walk the boardwalk. Jack walks her to her door, and says,
"Good night Elizabeth. You are enchanting."
He lifts her hand & kisses back,
"Will I see you tomorrow? "
Elizabeth smiles while stifling a grin, and says,
"Good night, Jack. And yes. I think you will be seeing me. I am the schoolteacher."
"Yes ma'am. I will see you tomorrow then. " Jack smiles as he turns and walks away, turns about halfway & waves before going inside. Elizabeth waves back in return as she then turns to go inside the café and up the stairs with a never-ending smile on her face.