Chapter 4 A proposal at sea
The next morning when King Roland woke up he said to himself, "tonight is the night. I hope Miranda said yes." "Good morning King Roland how are you this morning?" Baileywick greeted him as he came inside to give Roland a list of things needed to be done today. "I'm doing just fine Baileywick. I'm looking forward to tonight but at the same time I'm very nervous. What if Miranda doesn't want to be my queen? She is the queen of my heart and I love her so much" said Roland. "Then you should tell her that. Have you ever told Miranda that you love her?" Baileywick asked the king and he said, "No I haven't. I believe she knows but it's nice to be told that a person loves you and that's what I'm going to do when I ask for her in marriage. Did you send out the message to Miranda that I wish to see her tonight?" "Yes I have your majesty and she can't wait for the special surprise you have for her" Baileywick answered. Roland was pleased to see that Miranda accepted his invitation to see him tonight. While Roland was taking care of his daily royal business Miranda along with her daughter Sofia were shopping around in their home village for some supplies. "I'm looking forward to seeing Roland tonight. I wonder what his surprise is?" Miranda asked Sofia. "Maybe he wants to give you a present or something. Or maybe declare his love for you" answered Sofia. "That would be nice but let's wait and see. I'll let you know what the surprise is when I return home but I know I'm going to have to wait until you get back from your sleepover at Jade's house to tell you" stated Miranda. "I'll be on pins and needles" Sofia exclaimed as she and her mother finished up their shopping.
After they were done Miranda and Sofia returned to their shop to finish up the shoes they were making. Then Miranda started getting ready for another romantic night of being courted by the king of Enchancia. As soon as Miranda was ready she was picked up by King Roland himself. "Rolly I didn't expect to see you until I got to the palace. What a lovely surprise" Miranda exclaimed as she hugged Roland. "I'm happy to see you as well. Shall we get going?" asked Roland. Miranda couldn't wait and got in the carriage. When they got to their destination Roland showed her the many ships he owned but the best one he saved for last. "Miranda I present to you my favorite ship of them all the floating palace. The children and I take this ship often when we go on family vacations together" said Roland as he showed Miranda around the floating palace. "Roland this is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. Is showing me your beautiful ship my special surprise?" Miranda asked. "No but we're getting there" answered Roland as he gave Miranda a tour of the floating palace. "Would you like a ride?" "Oh my gosh yes!" Miranda answered with excitement as Roland told the captain to sail around the bay. "Dinner is served your majesty" said one of the ship's cooks as Roland and Miranda sat down to have dinner. While the happy couple was enjoying dinner and each other's company Roland kept thinking in his head the perfect way to ask Miranda for her hand. "Roland is there something on your mind?" Miranda asked as she noticed Roland was thinking. "As a matter of fact there is but I want to wait until we get outside" Ronald told Miranda as he led her outside and the both of them glazed at the stars. "Oh Roland tonight has been so perfect. Being here with you on your floating palace makes me feel like a queen. I don't know how tonight could get any better" Miranda stated as she looked into Roland's eyes with so much love. "I know how it can. Miranda ever since we first met at my palace when you came to make shoes for me and my children I felt this instant connection. Miranda I know I never said this to you before but I love you from the bottom of my heart and I hope you feel the same way about me" Roland declared.
"Oh Roland I…I love you too. You make me so happy and I love spending time with you" said Miranda. "How would you like to spend the rest our lives together. Miranda will you marry me and rule by my side as the queen of Enchancia? Nothing would make me happier than having you as my wife and Sofia as my daughter. What do you say?" Roland asked as he got down on one knee and showed Miranda the loveliest ring she had ever seen. When Miranda saw the ring she started crying happy tears and nodded her head yes because she was so emotional that she couldn't speak. Roland placed the ring on Miranda's finger and they kissed romantically. "Oh Rolly this is wonderful. Do Amber and James know about this?" Miranda asked. "They do and last night Amber was worried that once you and I are married her and James's life would be like in stories with wicked stepmothers but I don't because I've seen how nice you are with my children" Roland told his bride to be. "Well those stories like Cinderella set a bad example for stepfamilies that aren't like the ones in story books. I'm going to be the best stepmother in the world because I'm going to love your children as if they were my own and I know you're going to make a wonderful stepfather to Sofia. I can't wait to tell her the good news!" Miranda declared as the happy engaged couple enjoyed the rest of the ship ride together.
Author's Note: Now isn't Roland asking for Miranda's hand on the floating palace romance? If I had a special guy in my life ask for my hand in marriage like that I would be crying tears of joy as well. After all who wouldn't? Before I conclude this chapter I would like to say thank you to both SofiaxHugo Fan and Luiz 4200 for pointing out that I spelled Roland's name wrong. My bad on for not noticing sooner. I corrected it and from now on I'll make sure to spell Roland and other character's name right. I've never been the greatest speller. Please stay tune for my next update on this fanfiction. Peace out from Princesspeach102!