A/N: I only own the OC.
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I had been dreading this day since I started dating Drew. I had avoided it for 3 months, but here it was. I was supposed to meet them much sooner, but things kept happening. I was going to meet the King and Queen tonight for Drew's birthday celebration. I had gotten him a small gift and gave to Liz to put on the table for me. I had also gotten him something and given it to him earlier today. I wasn't sure what to get for the man that has literally anything and everything they could possibly want... so I officially gave him Margo. I made her adopt official for him, and got a photo I had taken on my phone printed off. I put it in a frame and gave it to him with the adoption papers. He loved it.
"Don't be nervous." he said and I chuckled as he squeezed my hand. I wasn't even sure what to wear. I was grateful that Liz had helped me pick out a dress at Harrods and we got our nails done yesterday. She had found Talbot Runhoft Lobata Ti-Waist Satin Gown that was a wine color, and paired well with black pumps. I finally found a metallic Ralph Lauren crossover front gown that paired with black pumps. I was glad that the slit wasn't huge and barely hung open. I had gotten my nails painted in a cranberry color since she said they didn't care for flashy nail polish. She had gotten a white color.
"Right." I said and he chuckled as he kissed my temple.
"You look beautiful." he said and I smiled at him. I really was nervous. They ultimately had the last say in anything Drew did no matter how old he was or what he wanted. They could tell him that they didn't like, and I would be gone. I knew that Stu, Finn, Vero, and Stephen were meeting us after at Stu's family's tavern, but I had to make it through this first.
We were announced and walked into a large sitting room. I was greeted by an older couple that had friendly, but serious faces. I curtsied to both of them and they smiled at me.
"Mother and Father, this is Jodi. My girlfriend." he said and I was surprised when his mother gave me a light hug. I smiled at his father who just returned it.
"Jodi, it's nice to meet you. We have heard a lot about you." his father said and I smiled.
"Thank you for inviting to the celebration, and it's wonderful to meet you both." I said as they both smiled larger.
"Jodi, let's sit and talk while we wait for the food to be served." his mother said and I nodded as I smiled at Drew. Liz was already by the window sipping champagne as she joined us. She hugged me and I smiled at her as we were brought over glasses of champagne. I sat beside Drew on a small sofa and we talked about different things. They were very impressed that I worked for the RSPCA and that I had come from America. We talked, but I was grateful when the food was served.
"You are going great." Drew said as we all sat down. I squeezed his hand under the table as they sat plates down in front of us.
"We let Drew pick the menu." his father said as they lifted the covers and I had to stop myself from laughing. He had chosen fried chicken, green beans, and roasted potatoes. I smirked at him as he looked at me. I had cooked him fried chicken one night and he loved it. I ate it very carefully as I was wearing a very expensive dress. Liz and her husband were enjoying it, and so was the King and Queen.
"What made you choose this? It's not like the normal chicken we eat." his father asked Drew.
"Jodi cooked it for me one night, and I love it." he said and they all looked at me.
"I used to eat it all the time when I was younger." I said and they all nodded. The meal went well, dessert was Black Forrest Cake, and we had champagne to toast to Drew afterwards. We talked a little longer before the King and Queen retired for the night, Liz's husband disappeared, and we all got into a car to go to Drew's other birthday celebration.
"Why is it I always go to taverns with you all in gowns?" I asked them as we pulled up. They laughed at me as we were let in. They had decorated the tavern nicely and they all yelled 'Happy Birthday' when we walked inside. Vero hugged me and Liz as Finn handed us both shots.
"To Drew." Stephen yelled and we all did whiskey shots. I had a feeling that anything could happen tonight.
We celebrated well into the night. They had gotten burgers and fries delivered, and here I was eating it in a gown that cost more then more than the total amount of clothes I buy in 5 years. We took pictures and were dancing to music. I was glad that Stu was keeping his distance. We were civil, but thankful over the last few months he had grown to understand that I had chosen party was fun, and I realized that I never imagined that I would be in a royal circle, let alone dating one. I had been skeptical about Drew, but I had slowly fallen in love with him. He was goofy, handsome, and really cared about the people in his life.
"You ok?" he asked me as he took a sip of my beer and I chuckled.
"Yeah, just taking it in and letting you have fun." I said as he kissed him.
"It's more fun when you join in." he said and I chuckled as Liz came over. They pulled me off the stool to join them. I gave in as Vero joined us.
I was exhausted by the time we were leaving around 3 am. Drew had Adam take us back to my apartment. We stumbled in as quietly as we could as I held my shoes in my hand. Margo greeted us, but thankful wasn't too hyper right now. I wasn't sure if I could handle that.
"You are beautiful." Drew said as he pinned me between him and counter. I gave him a drunk smirk as he kissed me greedily. I chuckled at the memory that last time I had done this I had been stupid enough to sleep with Stu.
"What is it?" he asked me as I slid my hands up his shoulders and he pressed his forehead against mine.
"Just chuckling at us." I said as I realized that even in my drunken state I couldn't admit that. He smirked and kissed me again.
"Did you enjoy your birthday?" I asked him and he nodded.
"I did, but there is one more thing that would make it great." he said as he took my hands in his and I looked at him. He dropped down to one knee as my mouth dropped open.
"I love you, and I know that I love you... I want you to be my wife." he said and I looked at him surprised. He kissed the back of my hand as he looked up at me.
"And, you get to pick your own ring... it's a royal thing... just say yes." he said as he smiled up at me. I was shocked at this. I didn't realize that things were to that point yet. We had said that we loved each other, I met his parents tonight, and we hung out with each other's friend... but were we at the marriage stage after 3 months?
A/N: Will she say yes?
