I should go.”
“Please don’t I’ve been rehearsing this for months and now that you’re here I’ve forgotten what to say.” He paused nervously grabbing her hand.” I’m sorry I meant what I said outside of the hospital and I’ve not been able to get you out of my head. I wanted to say something before your father died, but it didn’t seem appropriate I mean after everything that that happened.” Jeanie breathed deeply and let go of his hand.
“It was just a shock and I didn’t I didn’t know what to do and after dad died things where such a mess. I thought you where just being nice, supportive. Listen I’m not good with. Now I don’t know what too say.”
James led her back to the table but this time he pulled her close before he began to speak, “Jeanie Rutherford, I spent nine months with you and I haven’t been able to think or breathe without you. I’ve missed you, and I know you like honesty so I’m going to tell you. I fell in love with you and if I’m truthful again I have pictured myself making love to you a thousand times? ”
Jeanie winced “Okay, too much too soon, too quick! This is really a lot for me to take in and I’d really love to be swept of my feet but back off one minute!” Jeanie looked intently at James
” I’m sorry you usually. I’m sorry I wanted to tell you eighteen months ago, I thought you felt the same,”
” I don’t know what you want me to say James you have waltzed in after all this time and just expected me to jump into bed with you. How do you think I feel?”
James sat at the table taking another cigarette he rubbed his face with his hands,” I understand how this looks but it isn’t the same. I want to love you, look after you I want to make you happy Jeanie.
In the time that I have known you…you changed me you changed me for the better and listen for what it’s worth I have this,” Bending down on knee he produced a ring.
“I love you marry me Jeanie.” Jeanie had never seen a ring like it in her life. The deep blue sapphire sparkled in the dim light of the bar and even after this Jeanie still did not know whether to stay or go. Excusing herself she moved towards the bar and as she put on her jacket she spun on the spot trying to make a decision
“You’re asking me to marry you,” James nodded not wanting to say anything else just in case she left.
” Please don’t go I beg you just give me a chance.” James stood at the door desperate for her to stay. Jeanie looked back at him as he pleaded for her return. She was the girl who never took risks and always calculated caution, she was always the good one the loyal the one that was always devoted her time to her family. Jeanie was either going to take a chance experiencing life or walk away.
“You love me” James held out his hand trying to reassure her.
” Please come back inside lets talk work things out….please Jeanie” Standing in the cold she tried to sum up her next move. Her deliberation and insecurity seemed to pain him deeply. Taking his hand Jeanie knew she was taking a chance and as she took off her jacket Jeanie felt the little electric tingles again in her spine.
He wrapped himself around her running his cool hand down her face and neck. This time Jeanie leant into him placing one hand on his chest she kissed him and as he pulled her close she felt him run his fingers down her back.
” James I know what I did and I did remember you…” James kissed her neck and as she closed her eyes he ran his thumb over her lips.
” I want you to be my wife Jeanie I want you. I always have done all I want you to do now is say yes,” Jeanie placed her fingers into his.
“I’m scared James. I’m scared because I’ve been here before and I remember what happened that day. I remember how you held me.”
“Jeanie whatever you want I will give it to you. I left everything just to be with you and all I could think about during my residency was getting