Emerald eyed gardener
Chapter 20: Gardener's first ball with her prince
I stood in front of the mirror and tied my tie. I had chosen to wear my pin stripped suit with a blood red dress shirt and a black tie. Maka had jumped with glee as how she thought how perfectly we would match each other. Besides, she thought the suit is really hot.
''Soul, I think I'm done.'' I turned around and saw Maka in her beautiful dress. She had a little make-up on her eyes, bringing out her eyes more and lips gloss, which made her lips look more desirable. I walked up to her and grabbed her hand. ''I think I may use some rings but I don't know.''
''You don't need rings, you are looking picture perfect.'' Maka giggled and I bowed and held out my arm to her. She wrapped her arm around mine and I escorted her down the corridor. ''Are you ready to meet your parents?'' I asked and Maka nodded happily.
''I can't wait until I see them.'' We walked down the stairs and there stood my parents, Wes and Liz. My mother gasped and walked up to us in the stairs.
''Maka darling, you look beautiful!'' My mother pulled Maka into a tight hug and Wes winked at me. Knowing that this is the day when I was going to propose to Maka.
''Thanks, you look stunning Helena'' She covered her face with her glowed hand and blushed.
''Ah, nonsense, you and Soul look perfect together.'' My mother retreated back to my father's side and Wes smiled at us.
''Good luck tonight,'' he said and we all started to walk out to the limo.
''Thanks Wes,'' Maka looked questioning between Wes and I.
''What was that about?''
''You will find out at the winter ball.'' I smiled and helped Maka inside of the limo, and then I got inside and close the door. My mother talked about how excited she was for Maka and I while my brother sat and grinned at me. Liz sat and smiled at us. It seemed like Wes had kept quiet about my proposal.
''Look at the snow!'' My mother pointed out of the car window and there it was the snow that only came once every year.
''It's so pretty'' Liz and Maka said as their faces were glued on the window. The snow danced down the sky and landed softly on the ground. We arrived at the Albarn mansion and outside were Spirit and Kami, greeting their guests welcome. Maka immediately jumped out of the limo and I followed her. She ran up to the porch were her parents were.
''Mom! Dad!'' They looked at Maka's direction and they smiled wide as they went down the stairs of the porch. Maka hugged them both tightly and I stood my her side, watching the family reunion.
''Maka, we have missed you so much.''
''And I have missed you too.'' Maka pulled away from them. ''I know I should have called but I didn't know what to say.'' Kami caressed her hair and looked into her eyes.
''It's alright sweetheart, the important thing is that you are here right now.''
''Spirit Albarn, it has been some time.'' My father walked up to us with his arms out, inviting him into a hug.
''Robert Evens. Yes indeed is has been.'' They hugged each other in a manly way and pulled away. Meanwhile, I joined Maka by her side and wrapped my arm around her waist, pulling her close to me.
''I have been meaning to give you a call but it has been a busy time.'' My father said, he looked almost like they were very close for a long time ago, but the Evens and the Albarns had never been tight what I have known.
''I completely understand Robert, you don't has to explain anything.'' Kami joined her husband by his side.
''Are we going to stand outside all the time? The ball is inside in the ball room.'' We agreed with Kami and we all went inside of the ball room. There was a big stage with the orchestra playing soft, classic ball songs. There were people dancing, servants walking around and offering the high classed guests' champagne or appetizer.
''Mom, when have you gotten servants here?'' Maka said astonished as she looked to the waiters.
''Honey, it is only for today, they will be gone by the end of the night.'' Kami answered and Wes immediately took Liz toward the dance floor. Wes gave me a smirk and then started to dance with Liz. I bowed deep and held out my arm.
''May I have this dance?'' Maka blushed and giggled before she grabbed my arm.
''Of course, prince Soul,'' I led her out to the dance floor and I put my hand in hers and the other around her waist. Maka put her hand on my shoulder and her posture was as excellent as a true noble. I took a step toward the left and Maka immediately followed my lead through the waltz. She followed my lead excellently and I could see she was a great dancer.
''You are a great dancer Maka.'' She giggled and we took a step to the left.
''When I was young I took dancing lessons and I loved to dance with my father.'' We continued to dance until someone tapped my shoulder. I turned around and saw my father standing as he held out his arm.
''I hope it is okay if I dance with Maka for a while.'' I looked at Maka and she nodded.
''Sure, why not?'' My father took Maka away from me and then in the exact moment Spirit wrapped his arm around my shoulder and led me away from the dance floor.
''I'm sorry to take you away like this, but we need to talk.'' He led me out of the ball room and out on a balcony where his wife Kami stood.
''Soul, I'm sorry to take you away like this.'' Kami apologized and we all stood at the railing.
''Don't worry about it.'' I said and Kami took a sip from her champagne. I noticed she wore a light green ball dress with green matching glows and around her neck was a white pearl necklace.
''We just wants to get to know our future son-in-law.'' Spirit said and eyed me suspiciously. ''So, I'm going to ask you quick questions and I want you to answer them honestly.'' I nodded and he stared at me intense, making me feel uncomfortable. ''Do you smoke?''
''No.''
''Taken or taking any drugs?''
''No.''
''A member of any mafia gang?''
''Oh god no!'' The questions were like the usual parent question and I felt pretty confident.
''Having an affair behind Maka's back?''
''God no! I would never do that!'' Spirit smiled and held out his hand.
''I will be proud calling you my son-in-law. Just make sure to protect my Maka.'' I gave him my signature grin and took his hand.
''I promise, I will always be by her side and protect her from anything that can hurt her.'' Kami put her hands on my shoulders and smiled happily.
''See, I said that Soul is a kind-hearted man who will take care of our Maka.'' Spirit pouted as he put his hands in his pocket.
''I must make sure the guy is good enough for my darling daughter.'' We shared a good laugh and I knew that we would get along. He wanted to protect Maka and so do I.
''So there is where you ran off to,'' Maka walks out on the balcony and joined me be my side. I kissed her forehead and wrapped my arm around her waist.
''Just talking to your parents.'' I made a realization expression. I knew this was it. This is the time to go down on my knee and give her the ring. ''Let's go inside.'' I winked at Kami and Spirit, signaling it is the time. Kami squealed silently as she waved with her arms. ''Wait here.'' I kissed her forehead and ran up on the stage, silencing the orchestra. The crowed stopped dancing and looked at me. I grabbed a microphone and checking if it was on, and it was.
''Hello everyone! I would like to thank the Albarn's for hosting this winter ball on the day of snow.'' I applauded and the others joined me in. Maka smiled wide at me as she clapped her hands. I actually got a little bit nervous, what if Maka wasn't ready to get married with me yet? I don't think I would be able to take it. I loosened my tie a little and stopped clapping my hands. ''I'm Soul Evens as you all know me, the youngest prince in the Evens family and I'm here to talk about a very special woman to me.'' I looked at Maka and she smiled softly at me and a little blush dusted on her cheek. My brother Wes grinned at me and Liz looked at me astonishing, starting to realize what was going on. My father and mother looked at me, encouraging me to go on. I looked back at Maka and locked my eyes with hers. I started to feel the ring box in my pocket grew heavier and heavier. ''I still remember the day I first saw her, she was cutting the grass and the sun hit her skin making her look like an angel send from above.'' I paused. ''She then had collapsed and all I wanted was to know her eye color. I had fantasied about her eye color.'' I laughed low and Maka looked at me lovingly. ''I had actually though her eye color would be blue, but it was even better; a perfect emerald color.'' I walked to the edge of the stage so I could get closer to Maka. She had her hands over her chest as she smiled at me. ''I knew, when I saw her eyes. I wanted to be in her life. I wanted to be her number one person and I did. She became my number one and I'm hers. We have went through so much together these last 7 months and I know there isn't anyone in the world who I love more than Maka Albarn.'' I looked at Maka and breathed out. ''Maka… would you be so kind and come up on the stage?'' Her mother pushed her toward the stairs and Maka started to walk up to me. My heart raced faster and faster, almost driving me insane. Sweat drops formed on my forehead and I placed the microphone back in the stand. She went right up to me and I smiled my toothy smile at her. ''Maka… I have a very important question I want to ask you on the day of snow.'' I picked out the ring box and the audience gasped as they whispered to their loved once or acquaintances. ''Maka, you are the first woman who saw me for me. You even called me a rose even how uncool that sounds.'' I blinked and smiled at her, as I got down on one knee. ''I love you and I want to spend the eternality with you.'' I opened the ring box, exposing the silver ring with the blood red diamond. The audience gasped and squealed, watching our every move. ''Maka Albarn, would you marry me?'' The ball room grew silent, you could hear a needles fall on the floor. Maka's eyes were wide as she looked at the ring. My heart pounded in my chest and I was about to go crazy when she breathed out her answer.
''…yes,'' Maka's eyes looked into mine and they were getting watery. She said it a little louder. ''Yes, of course I will marry you!'' I got up from the ground and I quickly took the ring out of the ring box and Maka held out her left hand eagerly. I put the ring on and she immediately wrapped her arms around my head and kissed me. In return, I wrapped my arms around her waist, pulling her closer to me. We both kissed each other deeply and the whole room was applauding us, all except for one noble man.