Charlie finally is getting the courage to ask Vaggie something very crazy. The princess just doesn't expect what her girlfriend does as well.
Ch 73: Princess Date
(Heart's POV)
It was about a month after Elena's first birthday. It was crazy how time can fly.
After her birthday she was learning to walk more and more. She was getting good at it now. Of course, she couldn't go far and when she did fall, she would just start crawling. Either way, it was harder to keep an eye on her when she always wanted to move. Happily Rufio was keeping an eye on her most of the time and would alert me if something were happening.
Of course with Alastor, he had a better eye on her. I always said he cheated because he would just have his shadow watch over her when he had to turn away for a moment. Of course Elena seemed to like Alastor's shadow. She was more aware of it now then before and she just thought of it as something else to play with. Much to the shadow's dismay. Its master always made it play with the girl. Plus she was able to touch the shadow when it thought it was safe. Just to show that the girl did have some power in there somewhere.
She loved her new toys. She always wanted to play with them. They also didn't want to stay in her room. She managed to get them out into the living room or kitchen somehow. I had to watch my step now, otherwise I'd be stepping on something.
Her talking was getting better as well. She was learning some words and new things and I was glad to see the girl was growing up fine. That she was developing and learning quickly. Made me happy to see her achieving so much.
I was at the hotel now as I was going over a few things with Charlie for new art projects and stuff I had planned for the patrons. She basically agreed to all of them and I was happy she liked what I had in store. Elena was busy playing with a toy on the floor and Rufio was lying beside her and watched her with a keen eye.
"I'm happy that everyone likes the stuff I have planned. I can't wait." I said to Charlie excited.
Charlie nodded, "I'm excited to see what everyone comes up with as well." Soon the princesses face got a little serious. "Hey Heart, can I talk to you about something else for a moment?"
"Sure Charlie what's on your mind?" I wondered as I shifted in the seat.
I watched as Charlie reached into her desk, then pulled out something. She put it on top of the desk for me to see. Just looking at the box I already knew where this conversation was going. I got excited as I wagged my tail.
"Oh my goodness! Charlie! Are you?" I asked with so much excitement.
Charlie had a small blush across her face as she rubbed the back of her head, "Yes. I'm finally asking Vaggie to marry me." She opened the box and inside was a very pretty diamond in the shape of a heart on a gold band.
I started to bounce in my seat with such news. "Ah! This is so exciting!" I sat forward and put my arms on her desk. "So when are you popping the question?"
"I'm taking Vaggie out to dinner next week. I was hoping you and Alastor could be there? Make it a double date." Charlie wondered and I could hear the slight nervousness in her voice.
"You want us there to?" I asked her to be sure.
Charlie took a pause as she played with the sleeve of her shirt. "I'm nervous." She finally said softly.
I gave her a reassuring smile. "If you want me and Al there so you won't be as nervous, then I am sure we can work it out. It won't be a problem. With Dr. Talon agreeing to watch Elena when we need it, we should be able to come." I reached over and put my hand on top of hers. "It will be ok Charlie. You can do it."
Charlie took in a breath and let it out slow. "Yes! I can do it!" She said as she looked up with a lot of motivation in her voice.
My attention was taken away from the princess when I felt a hand on my leg. I looked over to see Elena had walked over to us by the desk. "Mommy." The girl said sternly.
"What is it sweetie?" I asked the baby.
The girl had a slight angry face as she looked at me. "Talk. You." She said as she pointed at me.
"You want to talk with me?" I made sure I understood.
"Yea." Elena answered with a nod. "Go. Home?"
"You want to go home?" I wondered.
Elena nodded as I saw her tail wag, "Yea."
"We will leave in a moment, baby. Mommy has to finish." I told her.
Elena started to pout. She then had a crying face. "Noooo." The girl cried as her ears went back. "Go. Home." She sat on the ground and started crying more.
I sighed as my ears went to the side and looked to Charlie with an apologetic look. "I'm sorry Charlie, she didn't sleep well last night so we are cranky and need a nap."
Charlie just gave a smile. "It's ok Heart, I understand." She put everything back away inside her desk. "Why don't you head home today with her. See if you can get her to sleep."
"Thanks. Just let me know when and where for this date." I said as I stood up.
"Will do. I plan to call the place I have in mind today." Charlie told me.
I went to the crying girl on the floor and picked her up and she wrapped her arms around my neck and put her face there. When I did so she was still crying but not as hard. I looked back to Charlie and gave her a smile. "Good luck."
"Thank you. As to you." Charlie replied back.
"Oh I'll need it with this girl." I chuckled as I grabbed Rufio's leash. "Bye Charlie."
I walked out of her office and down the hallway towards the lobby. Elena was still crying but she was just in sniffles now. She lifted her head up a moment to look at me. "Home?" She asked softly.
"Yes we're going home now." I answered her with a smile.
All Elena did was smile back and then put her head back down. I gave a small sigh as we walked into the lobby and started to head towards the door. I said bye to everyone that was in there and headed to the car. Alastor was at the station today so I had to worry about Elena myself. I was hoping the car ride back will put her to sleep.
Once I put the girl in her car seat, I gave her the stuffed deer from her bag and she happily hugged it. Rufio got in the back seat as well and sat down beside the girl. I got into the car and headed out. Luckily as I drove Elena had calmed down. I knew she was still awake because I saw her making her stuffed deer dance. Her car seat was still turned to face the back of the car. We had to turn that around soon. At least she was distracted.
Once I got home, I managed to get the girl out of the car and took her inside. I was hoping she would sleep if I gave her a bottle and rocked her. It was a shot but it's what I had at the moment. I got her bottle warmed up and then headed to her room to sit in the rocking chair with her. I knew that the girl liked songs and I wanted to try singing her to sleep. Hoping it would help.
As I sat there in the rocking chair the girl happily took the warm bottle. I was thinking of what song I could sing to her.
Eventually I did think of one.
"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you,
Please don't take my sunshine away."
Elena looked up at me and just smiled around her bottle as I sang.
"The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping,
I dreamt I held you in my arms.
When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken,
So I hung my head, and I cried."
I brought the girl up closer and rubbed my nose against hers.
"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you,
Please don't take my sunshine away."
Soon I saw the girl's eyelids get heavy. Hopefully, she would give in.
"I'll always love you and make you happy,
If you will only say the same.
But if you leave me to love another,
You'll regret it all one day."
Sleep had won as the baby's eyes soon shut fully. A sigh of content escaped her nose.
"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you,
Please don't take my sunshine away.
Please don't take my sunshine away."
With the baby now asleep I just rocked away in the chair. I then hummed the song one more time to make sure she would stay asleep. I know she was tired so I'm hoping she would stay asleep a little bit. When she seemed to be fully asleep, I just held her close to me as I rocked. I honestly didn't want to let her go.
I placed a kiss on her head. "I love you." I took my hand to caress her ear. "Our little light."
I honestly lost track of time. I sat there, holding Elena in my arms. Whispering things to her. I wanted to put her down in her crib so I could go do some things around the house, but that didn't seem to be the case.
My phone vibrated, I managed to pull it out and look to see that Charlie had texted me.
'Heart meet us at the hotel next week at 7pm. I figured we can all ride together. I have a reservation for The Love Pot.' The princess had sent me.
'OK, I will let Alastor know. Thanks Charlie. I'm so happy for you.' I replied.
I put my phone back and sighed. 'It's going to start getting interesting."
I then went back to the girl in my arms and just held her close. I was just glad she was asleep, and she could rest. She needed it. I was thinking of how next week would go. I hope it would end well for the two girls.
[Next week. Before Date]
We drove to the hotel. We were dropping off Elena with Dr. Talon while we went on the date with Charlie and Vaggie. I was glad the scientist agreed to watch her, otherwise she'd have to come with us, and we wanted to make sure the night went smooth for the girls. Rufio was to stay home but he was persistent. So we let the hound come so that he could watch over the baby with the scientist. An extra hand, well paw, never hurt.
The princess told us that we didn't have to dress up, but still try to look nice. Alastor was dressed down slightly. He didn't wear his jacket but had on his red vest with a black undershirt. He had black pants to go with it. I wore just a nice purple dress shirt with a black skirt that went to about my calves.
The whole week Charlie has been nervous as anything. She would talk to me, text me, anyway, to get a hold of me to make sure what she was going to say would be right. She wanted it to be perfect. I just kept telling her a proposal isn't going to be perfect. Even if you do practice.
She wanted to go over words. What to say. What to do. I told her she was overthinking it. Everything would come from the heart. The body will move on its own. She had nothing to worry about.
We pulled up to the hotel and we headed inside. We were greeted by Charlie in the lobby and to my surprise, Dr. Talon was already down there as well. I guess the princess must have been in a hurry.
When I saw Charlie she was dressed up in a white and pink women's business suit. I didn't see Vaggie so she must be getting ready.
Elena managed to finally see Dr. Talon and she held her hands out to him. "Pap pap!" She cheered.
The wolf demon chuckled and walked forward to take the girl from my arms. "Well hey there pup. We're going to have some fun tonight."
The baby cheered and hugged him. Dr. Talon smiled and hugged her back. I saw his tail wagging happily. It was honestly so cute to see and I was happy with how much the scientist enjoyed having the girl around.
I patted the girls back and just went over some things to the wolf demon. Hoping the girl would sleep well for him. I am hoping she'll be asleep tonight when we get back.
Dr. Talon decided to take the girl upstairs. I gave him Rufio as well. Elena was cute and blew us a kiss while she was being carried away. I chuckled as I catch the kiss and blew one back. Sometimes giving her away was hard but I knew in the end I would be getting her back.
Charlie walked up to us after the scientist left, "Vaggie is just finishing up. She shouldn't be too much longer."
"No worries. We were just glad to get hear a little early." I told her. "You look very nice as well."
"Thank you. Also, thanks so much for being here tonight. I appreciate it." Charlie thanked us. "I would have invited more friends, but I didn't want to overwhelm Vaggie tonight with a lot of people."
"We understand. I think it's nice that you wanted us. No one was around for mine, but at the same time I think it was a good thing there wasn't." I chuckled and nudged Alastor on the arm.
"Well being in the middle of the woods with no one around was perfect." The deer demon smirked.
I rolled my eyes at him.
Soon we heard Vaggie running down the steps. "Sorry! My hair isn't cooperating with me today."
We all looked to her to see that the moth girl had taken her long hair and braided it. She had a little amount of makeup on. She also wore a grey dress that went to about her knees and was sleeveless with a V-neck. She was honestly very pretty, and I saw Charlie looking at her a long time. I could tell that she was loving what her girlfriend was wearing.
When she got down to the bottom step and walked over to us, Charlie finally snapped out of it.
"You look beautiful, Vaggie." Charlie complemented.
"Thanks Hun, dug this one out of the back of the closet." Vaggie said with a smile.
"Well, now that we are all here. Let's head off!" Alastor said and headed towards the door.
We all agreed and started to walk out of the hotel, and we got into the car. Alastor took the car seat away from the back seat so that the girls had more room. We sat in the front and Alastor drove. He knew where to go. The man knew the city like the back of his hand almost.
The car ride to the restaurant was a little quiet but I had a feeling it was because Charlie was nervous about tonight. But now, looking at Vaggie as well, I could tell she also seemed nervous. I questioned why in my head; I didn't want to draw to conclusions though.
Soon we got to The Love Pot and Alastor parked the car. We got out and headed inside.
Charlie walked up to the host. "Hello there, I have a reservation." She said softly.
The demon at the host stand, who was a small sheep demon, gave a nod. "Princess Charlie, right?"
"That's me." Charlie answered with a smile.
The sheep demon nodded again, he reached down and grabbed the menus. "Follow me please."
We walked through the calming restaurant, it was cool because the main thing the place was known for was that it had fondue fountains and stuff you could get. Was very cool. I had a feeling Alastor wouldn't like the place since he didn't like sweet things, but he still decided to come. Plus I am sure they had something that would be in the deer demon's taste.
The sheep took our group outside to a little covered awning. It seemed the ones out here were a little more private as each table had small curtains around them. At least that was a nice touch. No one could creep on you as you ate or do other things. Would be perfect for the nervous Charlie.
We all took a seat at the booth. The sheep leaving the menus and walking off.
"This place is really nice Charlie." I said as I sat down.
"Yes, it's actually a normal spot for me and Vaggie." Charlie said as she reached for her girlfriend's hand.
"We actually had our first date here." Vaggie added.
"Aw so cute. Well we are excited to be here with you guys this time around." I smiled.
Now it all made sense as to why we were here. It was a special spot for them. Their normal spot. It was cute that Charlie wanted to propose to her here.
We looked at the menu. Alastor was actually lucky that they did in fact have something for him here. But I decided to share with the girls by having a chocolate and caramel fountain. It was so amazing since I've never done a fountain before. It was honestly so fun. There were so many things they brought us. It was so enjoyable. Even though Alastor didn't want anything we ate I still managed to get him to eat one of these and that was a pretzel rod where we ate both ends and met in the middle. Was fun.
As we finished the food we had, we sat to talk. I saw Charlie was nervous again. She wanted to do this. Now would have been the best opportunity. I took my phone and sent Charlie a text quickly.
'You can do it Charlie.' I sent.
Charlie quickly looked at her phone. She looked up at me with a smile. I watched her take a deep breath.
Then it was Vaggie that spoke. "Charlie, is it ok if I ask you something?"
Charlie looked at her confused a moment but soon smiled. "Yea. To be honest Vaggie I have something to ask you as well."
Vaggie then looked surprised, "Oh, well ok. You go first then."
Charlie smiled and then cleared her throat. She grabbed Vaggie's hand. "Mind standing up for a moment?"
Vaggie said nothing and nodded. She let Charlie guide her out of the seat. I was nervous and excited about what was going to happen. I reached over and grabbed Alastor's hand to calm myself. He looked at me and just smiled.
We turned back to Charlie as she held Vaggie's hands. The princess looked at her with so much love. They stood in front of the table, still under the cover and out of eye view from others. This was it. It was happening. I believed Charlie could do this.
Charlie finally spoke. "Vagatha. I have something that is very important that I'd like to ask you. I love you so much. More than I have loved anyone in my hell life. I've never had anyone like you, and I am so happy that you came into my life. You believe in me more than anyone else had. You helped me through so much. Especially with the hotel. You believed in me more than anyone. You helped me start it and I hope to keep you by my side through more of it."
"Charlie, before you continue. May I speak?" Charlie nodded. "I love you as well. You're the greatest thing that happened to me ever since I fell here. I am happy I found you and you found me. Happy to call you mine. I will always be by your side no matter what. I believe in you. I'm always happy to be your rock. My partner in crime."
"The jelly to your peanut butter." Charlie added smiling.
"The light to your dark." Vaggie said with a small chuckled.
"They hay to your horse." Charlie smiled as she was getting excited.
"Please get to the point dear ladies." Alastor interrupted, wanting them to get to the point.
The two blushed as they stopped for a moment to be quiet. They realized that they were straying off from the point. They were getting off topic.
Charlie cleared her throat. "Sorry Al." She looked back to Vaggie. "Vaggie I have something important to ask you."
Vaggie smiled, "Charlie, I honestly have something important to ask you as well."
Oh boy, I honestly had a feeling of what was about to happen. I think Alastor did as well because I looked at him and he had such a large smirk on his face and he looked like he was trying not to laugh.
"Why don't you ask together. Same time." I suggested.
The two girls looked to us and then back to each other. They nodded.
I saw as Charlie reached into her pocket that was in her suit jacket. Ironically, Vaggie reached into her dress and pulled something out. I couldn't see what it was.
They both took a breath.
What I watch happen next, shocked not only me and Alastor but the two girls.
They both pulled a box out and opened them at the same time, saying, "Will you marry me?"
The two girls then laughed and so did we. Well that was totally unexpected. I knew about Charlie wanting to ask Vaggie but not the other way around. So weird. At the same time I thought it was cute. They both had the same idea, and they wanted the same thing.
Once we all stopped our laughing. Charlie and Vaggie just smiled at each other. "Yes." They both said.
Both chuckled and they hugged each other a moment before they shared a kiss.
I started to clap lightly. Alastor just smiled and leaned back to clap as well. The two pulled apart and they put their rings on each other.
"Congrats guys." I said as I tried not to cry.
They looked at us and both smiled.
"This wasn't planned." Vaggie giggled.
"It wasn't. I was so worried as well." Charlie added. "I was literally shaking."
The two girls hugged each other one more time and shared another kiss before sitting back down.
"This night is definitely the best." Vaggie said as she leaned onto Charlie.
The princess was holding the girl's hand and leaned her head against hers. "It was definitely surprising and I'm honestly excited."
I bounced a little in my seat, "This is so amazing guys. I'm so happy for you." I leaned forward a little. "So I know this is right off the bat but...when do you think you'll get married?"
Vaggie blushed but Charlie chuckled. "Well, I'll be honest, I don't want to scare anyone but, since I'm royalty...it's probably going to be as soon as possible."
"It's understandable. It's a big thing." Alastor said then chuckled. "You are the princess after all."
"Royal weddings are usually important I believe so I can understand that it will be a soon as possible thing." I said.
Charlie Nodded, "I'm sure once I tell my parents they probably want to have it at least within a month or two." She looked to Vaggie. "I hope you don't mind this?"
Vaggie shook her head. "I know. I figured I would expect that when proposing to the princess."
"I'm just excited to have you by my side always, my little moth." Charlie said as she rubbed her nose with Vaggie's.
The girl laughed and smiled as she had a small blush on her face. "I love you Hun."
Charlie smiled as she too had a small blush, "I love you too."
The rest of the night was super fun and romantic for the two that just got engaged. The drive home was kind of quiet for the most part, except for the laughter and kissing I heard in the back seat. I just sat in the front holding Alastor's hand.
We got back to the hotel and the girls thanked us for being with them for their special night. They said their goodbyes and headed up to their room.
Alastor and I headed up to where Dr. Talon was, and we retrieved our daughter and hound from him. Elena, thankfully, was asleep and had fallen asleep for the scientist without a problem. Before we collected her though we told the wolf demon about the engagement of Charlie and Vaggie. As well as the little twist where they both proposed to each other. He thought it was an adorable thing. We agreed, was funny to experience.
After we talked for a little, we collected our kid as well as Rufio and said our goodbyes to the scientist. Alastor got the car seat back into the back seat. We put the sleeping girl in the car and headed back home.
On the way home I reached over to grab Alastor's hand, "Tonight was fun and enjoyable." I whispered.
"It was. I had fun tonight. Plus it was good to see the dolls get together." Alastor said as he kept his eyes on the road.
"Lots of new things are happening. Its honestly exciting." I said as I squeezed his hand.
"I agree it's exciting. I think a lot of good things happening right now is a good thing." Alastor stopped at a red light and I saw him look back at the sleeping baby. "She was the start of it all I feel."
A big smile came to my face and I looked back to her as well. "I agree. The best light hell could ask for."
Alastor gave a small chuckle. With the light still red he leaned over to give me a kiss quickly. "It's all thanks to you my darling wolf."
A blush came to my face. "Oh, Al, stop it."
Alastor gave a light laugh. "It's true. I only get half the credit dear."
I chuckled. "You just had help making the pup. That's still an important role." I told him as I poked his arm with my other hand.
"Well I guess that's true. After that though it's all you my dear." Alastor said.
"Well you helped me stay sane through the whole thing." I pointed out. "Plus you helped me in more ways than you know."
Alastor's smile went wider. "I wouldn't have wanted it any other way mon amour." He gave me another short kiss.
When the light turned green, we headed on our way back home after such a long day.
Had some chaggie fluff in there. Wanted to focus on them too. Next chapter will be helping Charlie and Vaggie with the wedding plans.
