Chapter 10, Taffia Returns
The following day, Taffia collected her things, and started making her way back to the castle of the Confederacy. Meanwhile, the minis were having a miserable time, as they continued to miss Taffia every day, and longed for her return.
"I miss Taffia." Said Chuckie.
"Me too Chuckie, me too." Replied Tommy.
"But what can we do? It's sad just sitting around here, doing nothing." Said Kimi.
"Hey, remember what Taffia does when she's sad? She sings about her favoritest things!" Said Tommy excitedly.
"Do you think we should do that?" Phil asked.
"It's worth a try, come on, let's at least try it. Now, how did that first verse go again?" Tommy asked himself, thinking.
"Oh come on Tommy, I believe it goes something like, gum drops and cookies, and mud pies and wormies. Reptar and dollies, and comfortable jammies." Sang Angelica.
Just then, Taffia showed up, overhearing the minis singing her favorite song, so she joined in.
"Playing on see-saws, and swinging on swings, these are a few of my favoritest things." Sang Taffia.
This excited the minis, that they all crowded around her, with bursts of excitement that she had returned.
"You're back! You're back! You're back!" Chorused the minis in unison at the top of their lungs, as they jumped up and down, excited to see her.
"When I fall down, when I'm called names, when I'm feeling bad, I simply remember my favoritest things, and then I feel, so glad." Sang the minis and Taffia in unison.
Governor Peter overheard this, and asked to speak to Taffia alone.
"So, you came back?" Governor Peter asked, surprised to see her.
"I thought about it, and I realize, this is where I belong." Replied Taffia.
"Come to think about it, well, I'm just going to say it. I agree with you." Said Governor Peter.
"But what about Baroness Coco?" Taffia asked.
"I know at one time, I wasn't the best father to my children, but after I watch Baroness Coco, and how she treats them, and remember what you did with my minis while I was away, it's obvious that those minis adore you." Said Governor Peter.
"Peter, they don't just adore me, they love me." Replied Taffia.
While the minis had never actually said that they loved her, Taffia could just tell by the way they looked at her, that they loved her more than anything in the world.
"And… And…" Said Peter, stuttering to get the words out.
"And what?" Whispered Taffia, taking Peter's face in her hands.
"I love you too." Whispered Governor Peter, as he and Taffia shared their first kiss.
Baroness Coco oversaw this, and was beyond displeased.
"What! Did I just see you kissing that scoundrel?" Baroness Coco asked angrily.
"Coco, it's not what it looks like." Said Governor Peter, rushing over to her, realizing he lied.
"Ok Coco, it is what it looks like. You see, at first, I thought you were the woman for me, but the more I realize it, well, I'm in love with Taffia, and Taffia knows how to treat minis." Explained Governor Peter.
"What?" Snapped Baroness Coco.
"I'm sorry, but my minis need somebody like Taffia in their lives." Said Governor Peter.
"Are you saying, it's over?" Asked Baroness Coco.
"Yes Coco, I'm afraid the wedding is off." Replied Governor Peter.
"Well, see if I ever do anything nice for you and your young scoundrals, ever again!" Snapped Baroness Coco, as she threw her engagement ring at Governor Peter's forehead, gathered up her things, stomped down the stairs, and ran out the doors of the castle, slamming them shut behind her.
Governor Peter turned to Taffia, and gazed passionately into her eyes. He knelt down on one knee, and asked her that very question that all women hope to be asked.
"Will you marry mme?" Governor Peter asked.
Taffia thought about it for a minute.
"Say yes, say yes!" Shouted the tiny two-year-old voice of the youngest mini, Dil in the distance.
"Oh how can I say no to that?" Taffia thought to herself, as she overheard Dil's tiny cries in the distance.
"Yes, yes, I will marry you!" Said Taffia excitedly, as she reached in, and gave Governor Peter a kiss.
All of the minis jumped out of various hiding places they were crouched in around the castle, and sprang into the room, embracing their father, and soon to be future mother.
Two weeks later, the wedding took place, and Governor Peter was happily married to Taffia, who became the new Governist of the Confederacy. But while one would think they would live happily ever after at this point, trouble came knocking on their door while Taffia and Peter were away on their honey moon.
And what happened? We'll find out, in the next chapter.