"So everything that makes me whole I-"
"I offer it all to you" chimed a melodious semi-deep husky voice catching Marie off guard.
Wide eyed just looked to her right to find a handsome young man, with dusty colored short hair that was layered in a regal choppy fashion ending in a pointed V at the nape of his neck, and kind green eyes that seemed to glint as he looked down at her. Cheeks burned a bright pink as her childhood friend offered a gloved hand to help her up and out of her seat; gently leading her to the center of the ballroom before kneeling on one knee.
" Marie Turner, would you be my one and only?" With that he pulled out a small velvet box and opened it revealing a silver ring with a sapphire gem decorated with jade vines and tiny white crystalline roses. Gasps swept in waves, and among the deep sighs and awws Marie stood petrified on the spot.
'I.." she began as her eyes drifted to her mother who seemed to have her mind elsewhere even if her eyes were fixated on the scene. Aquatic orbs looked down at Michael, "I.."
Sonia egged on, "Well what you waiting for, say yes!"
Once more Marie's eyes swept through the crowd, and as she spied Isabella, a visiting noble from Spain, the fae had an almost bitter sweet expression upon her exotic face, and she didn't know why. A few other maidens seemed to have the exact same look, one mixed with sadness and joy. It was no wonder though, he was well known with the ladies and had always been the apple of any lady's eye.
The look in Michael's eyes was filled with fondness, that was certain, but something about his seemingly loving smile left a cliff hanger within her gut- the kind that tied it into knots. Everything happened so fast..what was she to do? Fainting would be oh so easy! But then again she had her pride. How many minutes had actually gone by?
"My dearest Michael," she began in a very sweet soft spoken manner. " Nothing would make me happier, than to be by your side." There she said it. It wasn't a yes, and it wasn't a no either. Reading his charming sly smirk couldn't help but smirk back.
Michael extended his hand out to greet hers, her touch was so light, and reassuring.. she must have caught onto something for such a direct and yet, indirect answer. Yes he knew her quite well..and that was exactly why he loved her; she was sharp yet not so stiff about things either. As she allowed her hand to be taken he slipped the little loop onto her ring finger and kissed the back of her hand-and as clockwork everyone erupted in cheers and laughter.
Turning to face the crowd the duo stood closely linked by their arms grinning from ear to ear. "Nice save.." Michael whispered.
Chuckling looked at him lovingly, "Why thank you love" she batted her eyes teasingly.