Anya had finally woken up to find Remy fully dressed and on his phone looking up train tickets. Anya was completely nude but wrapped in a sheet. The only clothes she had were the ones from the day before. She searched around the room before sitting up. Her panties were over by the chaise and her jeans and shirt over before the balcony door. She couldn't find her bra anywhere. She let out a long sigh then accidentally fell back to sleep. When she woke this time she found that Remy wasn't in the room anymore. She was more than a bit confused but trusted Remy more than anything. So she went to the shower, to kill some time until Remy would come back. Once she was out of the shower she wandered around the room. She was just peeking out the balcony doors when the door to their room came open.
She dropped to a protective pose but dropped it as soon as she saw who it was. Remy had many shopping bags lining up his arms. He came in and dropped all the bags onto the bed then started tearing through them. "What's the mattah sug? Ya looking for somethang?" She asked as she started to peek through the bags he was rifling through. "Found it chere." He replied pulling out a daring little number. He held it up to her and shooed her into the bathroom. While she was in the bathroom getting dressed she realized he had slipped her a small bag with some simple black eyeliner and dark red lipstick. She smiled as she dolled herself up. It wasn't too much longer before she was stepping out of the bathroom. The first thing Gambit saw were the strappy heels he had bought dawning her feet. His gaze drifted upwards, enjoying what the heels did to her long legs. The dress she was wearing was a deep blue with an open back and a plunging neckline. The dark red lipstick and black eyeliner brought out her defining facial features. Gambit's mouth dropped slightly but he quickly recovered.
"Chere, you look tres belle." Gambit stood from his place on the bed and made his way over to Anya. He took her hand in his own and brought it to his lips. "Oh you sweet talking charmer!" Anya said with a blush on her cheeks. She withdrew her hand from his and brought it to her chest. Gambit could see the way her eyes glittered with mischief. "Remy has somet'ing amazing planned for us." He winked as he offered his elbow to guide her. She gladly took it and they exited the hotel. When they got to the parking area Anya was surprised to see a very big white horse attached to one old timey looking carriage. The driver got down from the front seat and opened the door. Anya was about to step in but Remy grabbed her by the waist and hoisted her up into the carriage. She was a bright d as she took her seat. Gambit swiftly entered the carriage and sat next to her. The driver shut the door and climbed back up. In a few minutes they were off.
Anya snuggled close to Gambit who put his arm around her shoulders. It was a nice day out. The sun was shining and there was not a dark cloud in sight. She looked at Remy, snuggled into his arm it was hard to see his face but she could tell from the set of his shoulders that he was completely relaxed. Anya didn't bother to ask where they were going, it was clear Remy wanted it to be a surprise. So she just sat back and let the carriage go where it was taking them.
She was more than a little nervous when the carriage pulled in front of a very fancy restaurant. "Remy, is this where we're going?" She asked as she looked around. "Oui chere." Remy nodded as he hopped down from the carriage. He then turned and held his arms open for Anya. She jumped down and he caught her with no problem. She giggled as he spun around then kissed her fondly. She leaned into the kiss but a bit of hooting and hollering had them breaking apart with huge grins on their faces. Remy then lead the way into the restaurant. He walked straight up to the maître-d. "LeBeau for two."
"Right this way sir." The maître-d responded as he began to lead them. They ended up at a somewhat secluded table. Anya waited as Remy pulled out her chair. She sat down and Remy quickly sat across from her. "Chere, Remy wants to let you know. He never thinks of you as Rogue." He chocked over the name. She could tell whatever he and Rogue had been a big part of his past. Anya reached across the table and took his hand. "It's okay Remy. Ah know that yah don't use me as a substitute." She smiled so kindly at him. "No, Remy never did and he never will. Rogue, she be Remy's past, but Remy's future lies with you Chere."
"Chere, Remy brought you here to tell you somet'ing." Anya looked into his eyes, giving him the okay to continue. "Remy wants to take you down to Nawlins to meet his family." He spoke quietly, like he was afraid she would say no. "Remy, ah'd love tah meet your family! Ah've never met a true family." She spoke excitedly, her eyes alight. "Really chere? Remy's family isn't…really a good example on how a family should be, but it's still Remy's family."
"Of course ah would Remy. Ah'm very happy you're inviting me along." Remy visibly relaxed with her response. Remy gave his trademark grin as the food arrived. "Let's dig in, no?" The food was placed on the table in front of them. The lobster tails looked exquisite but smelled of Cajun spices. Anya breathed deeply before taking the smallest bite from it. "Oh!" She exclaimed as the flavors exploded on her tongue. "This is delicious!" She took another small bite and giggled when she saw Remy watching her with awe.
"Remy's glad you like dis chere. It's his favorite." He tipped his glass of champagne towards her, causing her to pause in eating and lift her own glass. "To us chere." He said then tapped their glasses together. She was about to take a sip but a group of men approaching their table. A sweet serenade filled the air as new bottle of champagne with a ribbon around the neck was brought out. "Ready for the new bottle sir?" The waiter asked as he took the open bottle from the bucket. Somehow from the time they got the first glasses to now the bottle had disappeared. "Oui." Remy responded as he took the bottle and this time popped it himself. He took Anya's cup and filled it up. She heard something clink into the glass.
"Remy, somethang fell into my glass." Anya said but was shushed by Remy. He then handed the now full glass back to Anya. She saw something shiny at the bottom. She was about to reach in and take it out but Remy tsked her. "Drink it with your lips pressed together so you don't swallow your surprise." Remy said as he watched her. Anya's eyebrows raised but she did as she was told. When the glass was gone she looked in the bottom and saw a ring.
"Remy?" She questioned, but when she looked across the table he wasn't there. A throat clearing had her looking to her left. Remy was there on one knee. "Anya, chere…will you marry Remy?" She stood up in complete shock. "Remy? Are yah being serious?" She looked at him as he nodded. "Oui chere. That be why Remy wants to take you to meet his family." Anya turned bright red as tears of joy flowed freely down her cheeks. "Of course ah will Remy!" Remy stood and took the ring out of the glass and slid it onto her finger. She wrapped her arms around him and kissed him deeply.
The people in the restaurant all stood and clapped at the accepted proposal. Once the clapping died down Remy spoke. "Remy's got train tickets, we should get going if we going to get to da station on time." Remy smiled while he rubbed the top of her head as she buried it deep into his shoulder. She nodded as she withdrew from him. He took one look at his fiancé and gave her a deep kiss before taking her hand and leading her from the restaurant. "Now we're off to Nawlins!" Anya said happily as they got back into the carriage. They were headed back to the hotel to pick up Remy's bike then to the train station to head down to Remy's family and home.
A/N: An engaged Anya and Remy? Who would have guessed right? And now they're heading down to Remy's home to let his family know. Eventually they'll return home where Anya will tell her only family, Rogue. How will she take it I wonder...R&R even drop hints at anything you'd like to see!