Chapter 3
After the romantic dinner Michael had prepared Maria thought that nothing could tear them apart. I has been six months since Maria moved into the Valenti household and the group was getting ready for Christmas vacation. Michael wanted to get Maria a special gift. So he went to Isabel for advice and she said that Michael needs to prove to Maria that she is the one and nothing will ever change that. So Michael and the guys went shopping for the girls for Christmas that they were having at the Crashdown. Jim had finally met someone that was what he was looking for and Kyle finally approved of her so he was excited for his dad. Meanwhile the girls were heading to the mall to go shopping for the guys when finally Liz saw the guys at the jewellery store and saw what Michael was buying. She got Isabel's attention and had her direct Maria to another store away from the guys. Liz decided to investigate and heard Michael say that this isn't the one. She deserved the best and needed a female opinion. Finally Liz decided to join the boys and give Michael a little help.
Liz: Michael need any help
Michael: Liz what are you doing here
Liz: oh we are shopping for Christmas and I happened to see you in here
Kyle: the girls are with you…Maria is here in the mall
Liz: yep…don't worry she didn't see you I did and so did Isabel by the way who decided to take her to the end of the mall where you won't be seen. Okay Michael here is a female's opinion okay Maria doesn't like anything big she likes it small okay trust me on this. Make it vintage okay Maria loves vintage and no more than 3 carat okay
Michael: Liz how do you know exactly what she wants
Liz: Michael Maria and I have been planning our futures since we were little. Maria told me what she wanted and how her dream wedding would look like and I told her what I wanted okay. Trust me okay. I have to get going okay before she comes finding me good luck and we will see you guys for lunch later
Liz left the guys and headed for the girls when she got to thinking that Isabel is the Christmas Nazi and next will be the Wedding Nazi when Maris gets married. She couldn't be happier for her she wanted the same thing but little did she know that Max had taken Maria the other day and picked up Liz's Christmas gift and was planning on giving it to her for New Years. Liz finally found the girls in the men department and saw Tess picking out something for Kyle. The girls have been with their partner since sophomore year when they found out about them. They all couldn't be happier but they know that people could be looking for them. Liz wasn't going to let that bother her she joined the girls finished their shopping and went back to the Crashdown. It was Christmas morning Liz and Maria went to decorate the Crashdown, Isabel and Tess said they come by in a bit. The boys showed up the same time Isabel and Tess did. Liz and Maria gave everyone instructions to decorate the place before they opened for the party that they had every year. Liz's parents came down and saw how much was getting done and asked if they needed any help. They all said no that they were about done. When they all finished the girls went up to Liz's room to put on their Christmas outfits while the boys waited downstairs. The girls decided to dress in red and white short dresses with heels to go with the Christmas season. Isabel decided to run her hands through Maria's hair and made it long and curly again just like Michael liked. Maria asked Isabel to make it where her hair was up and parts of her hair were loose. Maria looked in the mirror and thanked Isabel Tess and Liz saw her and smiled. The girls were ready to head down stairs when there was a knock on the door. Liz went to open it and Liz's parents asked if they were ready because the party was getting ready to start and they didn't want them to miss it. The girls went down stairs to find their dates. The boys were waiting for them at the bottom of the stairs and when they saw the girls they all were shocked on how they looked. Michael went to Maria and kissed her.
Michael: you look beautiful
Maria: thank you lets get to the party
All eight of them went to the party and were having a good time when Michael got everyone's attention
Michael: Can I have everyone's attention please
The whole Crashdown went quiet and looked at Michael
Michael: we would like to thank everyone who came out to celebrate Christmas with us at the Crashdown. I know that many of you don't know the eight of us but we would like to make a special announcement please. Maria I have a special Christmas gift for you under that tree over there if you would like to go get it
Maria went to the tree and saw the box under it. Michael had it wrapped in the same length of box as the earrings she got the year before. Michael was nervous and the boys saw this.
Max: I want to thank Maria, Liz, Tess and Isabel for putting this night together for everyone here. This night wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for the four of you. Thank you
Each of the girls were smiling and when Maria went to Michael with her Christmas gift she started unwrapping it so Michael knew that this was it.
Michael: Maria we have been together for the past two years and I have finally realized what home meant. As you know I have no memory of what home was. But when I met you and you have been able to put up with me I know that there isn't another person in the world that would do that. From the minute I kidnapped you and stole your car I knew you were the girl for me I will make you a promise today I will love you forever. Maria will you do me the honour and become my wife will you marry me
Maria looked at him and opened the box she started crying when she looked at it. It was the ring that she always talked about
Maria: ummmm…..
