Scarlett's Soldier

Chapter #14

Chapter #14
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Louri’s POV
So today I’m going ring shopping because I want to propose to Scarlett. So I’m just waiting for Ma and Melanie to show up. Scarlett has meetings all day so today is the perfect day for me to go ring shopping. I am snapped out of my thoughts by the sound of a car pulling up the driveway. I grab what I need and head outside. “You ready dear?” Ma asks through the driver's side window. “As ready as I’ll ever be.” I state. “Ok hop on in.” Ma says. “I get into the backseat and once I’m buckled up we are off to the first jewelry shop on the list. After the first two stores I think I found it. “I think I found it.” I state pointing to a ring with a white gold band, an emerald in the middle and a few small diamonds around it. “It’s beautiful. Um excuse me miss can you please pull out this ring?” Ma asks the sales associate pointing to the ring. “Of course that’s a lovely choice.” She replies. The second I hold the ring I know it’s the one. “Would you like me to ring this up for you?” The lady asks me. “Yes please.” I tell her handing the ring back. “That’s a wonderful choice Scarlett will love it.” Melanie says as we exit the store with the ring in it’s box. “I hope so.” I say. “Oh I know so. When are you going to pop the question?” Melanie asks. “We have a nice date planned for this Friday at a nice restaurant so I was thinking I would do it then.” I tell them as we get to the car. “Sounds wonderful dear.” Ma says as we pull out of the parking lot and back to the house. “Looks like Scarlett’s home early. It's a good thing I told her I was going out with you two today or else she would worry about why I’m not home. I’ll see you later Melanie and have a good flight back to Boston Ma.” I bid them goodbye before I go inside. “Hey Baby, how was your day?” I ask. “It was good we were discussing the new Avengers movie. How was your day?” She replies. “It was good I had lunch with Melanie and Ma so that was nice.” I tell her. “I’m glad you had a good day.” She tells me as she puts her arms over my shoulders pulling me in for a kiss. “Do you still have your physical tomorrow?” She asks. “Yes I do. If I pass that means I can go on the next tour.” I tell her wrapping my arms around her waist as she nods, mumbling something. “What?” I ask. “I don’t want you to go back on tour.” She says sadly. “I know Baby but this is my job and I love what my job yeah there are some parts I don’t like.” I tell her. “I know and I’m proud of you. I just worry.” She says laying her head on my chest. “I know but I have always come home alive.” I tell her. “Yeah but you almost didn’t.” She says as I can feel her tears soak my shirt. “I know but I have a damn good reason to come home.” I tell her.
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Fast forward to Friday evening. I passed my Physical and get shipped out in two months. Scarlett didn’t take that news very well. We are currently in my 57 Chevy on our way to the restaurant. Scarlett humming quietly to the music on the radio. “This is a nice place you have good taste Baby.” I tell Scarlett as we are escorted to our table in the back. “Seb told me about it and said we had to try it.” Scarlett tells me. After we order our food and drinks Scarlett just stares at me. “What?” I ask. “Why are you so fidgety tonight is it your PTSD do we need to leave?” She asks slightly concered. “Fuck it.” I say as I stand reaching into my pocket grabbing the ring. I get in front of Scarlett and get down on one knee. “Oh my God.” Scarlett says as tears form in her eyes and her hand flys up to her mouth. “Scarlett Ingrid Johansson I have been in love with you since we met. The night you told me that you felt the same I knew then that I was going to ask you to be my wife. The day I went out with Ma and Melanie for lunch we also went ring shopping. It’s been so hard not to tell you this all week. Scarlett there aren’t enough words to describe just how much I love you. Scarlett, you complete me. So Scarlett Ingrid Johansson, will you do me the great honor of being my wife?” I ask opening the box. “Yes I will marry you.” She says happily. I stand and slip the ring on her finger. “It's a beautiful ring Babe. I love you so much.” She tells me before pulling me into a kiss that expresses everything she is feeling. “You have no idea how happy you have made me Baby. I love you too, fiance.” I say with a huge smile. “Did you get it?” I hear Melanie ask from behind me, making me turn around to find both of our families. “What are you guys doing here?” I ask as I still have one hand on Scarlett’s waist. “You thought we would miss this. Besides, Melanie set it all up.” Shanna says. “Move bitches I need to see the ring!” Vanessa says moving Chris and Hunter out of her way. “Oh my God it’s beautiful!” She squeals. “Congratulations Sweetheart.” Karsten says as he makes his presence known I’ve only met him through video calls. “Daddy you’re here.” Scarlett says as she tears up again. “Of course I’m here. When Louri called me to ask permission to marry you I said yes instantly and she told me when she was going to propose so I took two weeks off work so I could be here.” He says giving Scarlett a hug that she instantly returns. After they pull away from the hug Karsten turns to me. “It’s so good to finally meet you in person. Louri bring it in.” He says, opening his arms out for a hug that I easily return. “It’s good to meet you too, Karsten.” I say as we pull apart. We ended up having dinner together as a group. It was really nice. Scarlett and I were exhausted when we got home so much so I only took off my shoes and suit jacket before getting in bed Scarlett even slept in the dress she was wearing she washed her makeup off and heels before curling up into my side. “Good night fiance.” I say to her. “Good night fiance.” She says back.

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A/N
Well, that happened. Anygays, see you in the next one.