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Rumplestiltskin got up early. He could hardly believe that he would be getting engaged. Rumplestiltskin rummaged through an old jewelry box that had belonged to one of the spinsters. Most of the jewelry was tarnished, but he came across the ring that he was looking for. It was just a simple gold band with a small diamond set into it nothing really fancy. He was sure that Milah would like the anyways.

The spinner went over to the old mirror that hung over the wash basin and gave himself the once over. He straitened up his clothes and put the ring in his pocket. Rumplestiltskin took a deep breath and steeled himself. He had never been so nervous in his whole life. He knew though that it would be now or never. Milah basically already agreed it was just a matter of making it official.

Rumplestiltskin left his cozy little hovel and made his was to the Blacksmith's house. He hoped that Luke would agree to let him marry Milah. Rumple made his way through the village whistling as he went. If John did refuse he couldn't and wouldn't blame him. Rumplestiltskin was sure though that if Milah had anything to say about it though that that wouldn't happen.

Smoke billowed from the forge as Rumplestiltskin approached the Blacksmith's shop. He could see that Milah and her mother were in the garden weeding. The women both looked up and smiled as they saw him. Milah's mother got up and dusted he hands off on her apron and came out to greet Rumple.

"Good morning Rumple." the plump woman smiled.

"Good morning Fran. Is your husband home?" Rumple replied.

"Yes, as a matter of fact he's just around at the forge." Fran told him.

Milah just flashed Rumple a knowing smile and continued to weed. Rumple thought his heart was going to jump into his throat. He swallowed the lump down and returned the smile. He rounded the corner towards the back of the house where the forge was. Sure enough there was Luke. Rumple mustered up his courage and approached him.

"Why hello there Stiltskin, what brings you here?" Luke asked.

"I came to ask you something very important." Rumple answered. He knew it would be best to be strait forward.

"What is it?" the Blacksmith inquired.

"I was wondering sir if you would allow me the honor of your daughter's hand in marriage?" Rumple stammered.

"Rumple I know that nothing would make my Milah happier. You have my permission and my blessings." Luke approved.

"Thank you sir I promise that you will regret this." Rumple assured Luke.

"You better go give Milah the good news." Luke smiled.

"Yes, sir." Rumple said.

Rumple made his way around the corner to see Milah sitting on the porch steps. She got up and met him. She looked almost as nervous as he was.

"What did father say?" she wondered.

Rumple got down on one knee and fished the ring out of his pocket and held it out. "Milah would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" Rumple asked.

"Yes, of course." Milah gushed.

Rumple took Milah's left hand and slipped the ring on her finger. Milah pulled Rumple to his feet and pulled him into a hug.

"Oh Rumple I'm so happy." she gushed.

Milah's mother stood on the front porch and smiled at the two. Rumple and Milah walked over to her. Fran just beamed at them.

"I saw and I must say congratulations." Fran smiled.

Milah went up on the porch and took her mother's hands. "Oh mama we'll have so much to do with the planning." Milah said.

"I've always looked forward to this day." Fran gushed.

"Rumple you must join us for supper to celebrate." Milah insisted.

"Of course. I have some business to attend to so I will return then" Rumple agreed.

"See you then." Milah smiled. She came down from the porch kissed Rumple on the cheek.

Rumple could feel himself turn pink. He said his goodbyes and made his way back through the village. Rumple had to admit he was relieved that everything went as smoothly as it did. He never in his wildest dreams would have imagined that he would be getting married.

Rumple flipped the sign on the door to open and began setting up for work. There were still a few orders that he needed to finish up. He would try not to be too nervous about having supper with Milah and her parents. He was sure it would be fine.