Chapter 3:

Later that day, Minnie had gone to get pedicures with Daisy. She also figured it would be a good time to figure out exactly what happened last night and try to get them back together.

"He said he threw a vase on the floor..." Minnie said as she explained what Donald had told them.

"My grandmother's antique vase," Daisy said bitterly.

"And then you pushed him and beat him up."

"What would you have done?!"

"I don't know if I would have done something so extreme."

"He deserved every bit of it. He says I'm annoying and I'm argumentative. You know Donald. He gets made over everything! The one time he pushes me over the edge I'm the bad guy!"

"One time?" Minnie said. She knew Daisy had popped off on Donald many times.

"Okay, however many times he's tipped me over the edge it was well deserved on his part."

"You know he really does miss you," Minnie said.

"I don't care. I never want to see him again for as long as I live."

"Come on, you two are perfect for each other."

"I thought so too Minnie. But sometimes I wonder if it would have been better if I had married Robert in the first place."

A lot changed over the next five years. The Disney Studio had expended, they hadn't out their first movie, won multiple awards and broke records. Goofy and Sylvia had been married for four years. And Daisy had just gotten engaged to Robert.

Daisy had invited everyone to her and Robert's house for an engagement announcement party. So far no one knew except Minnie who she had called immediately after Robert had popped the question.

Daisy was setting up drinks and food for all of their friends who would be arriving any second. Suddenly the doorbell rang and their first guests arrived.

She ran over to answer the door and it was Mickey and Minnie. "Hi guys! Come on in."

"What's this all about?" Mickey asked. Daisy had told everyone this was a special party but didn't say what it was for and Minnie clearly knew but wouldn't tell him.

"It's a surprise!" Daisy said excitedly.

"Mickey, Minnie, so glad you can make it!" Robert said as he came down the stairs. "There's food in the kitchen..."

"It's not ready yet dear. How about you and Mickey chat while Minnie and I finish getting everything set up?"

She led Minnie into the kitchen with her.

Minnie picked up Daisy's hand and looked at the beautiful engagement ring again. "I can't believe this is happening!" she said quietly.

"I know, me too!" Daisy said. "You and Mickey need to hurry up so we can have a double wedding."

Minnie giggled. "All in good time Daisy."

Daisy sat at the table and Minnie sat next to her. "I've dreamed of this since I was a little girl. I can't believe it's happening now."

"Robert is a wonderful man, you deserve it," Minnie said. She was eternally happy for her friends, but she did wonder something. "Did you invite Donald?"

Daisy nodded. "Yes, I did. I'd rather Donald find out this way with everyone else, you know?"

After asking her to go out with him years ago, he'd been relentless for a while in flirting with her and trying to be with her. But she had been with Robert for so long. Donald was sweet and sometimes she wondered maybe if she hadn't been with Robert then they might have had a chance.

He seemed to have accepted this recently though. He'd been in several relationships, none of which lasted. She wondered deep down if he did still have feelings for her and it kind of made her happy to think about it. She felt bad, but Donald of all people had to know that this was the direction her life was going in and it was something he needed to accept.

"You know Minnie, sometimes I wonder..." She stopped herself. It was too late to wonder.

"You chose Robert for a reason Daisy," Minnie said knowing what she was getting at. "You have to follow your heart."

Daisy smiled. "You're right Minnie."

Before long all of the guests had arrived and Daisy had them all gathered in the living room to hear the news. "Everyone, we've got some wonderful news to tell you."

She looked at Robert. "Should you tell them dear?"

Robert chuckled. "You tell them my little flower."

Daisy held out her hand to reveal the ring. "We're engaged!"

The room broke into a round of happiness and congratulations. Daisy caught a glimpse at Donald. He looked shocked.

Indeed he was. Somehow he had always believed he had a chance with Daisy. Despite her being in love with Robert and having told him that many times he never gave up. In his heart he knew they were supposed to be together. But now that she was engaged, he felt nothing but heartbroken.

The rest of the evening was spent celebrating Daisy and Robert's engagement. Donald pretended to be as excited about it as everyone else but his heart wasn't in it.

At the end of the night Daisy saw all of her friends to the door. The last to leave was Donald. He took one last look at Daisy, sweet beautiful Daisy who he could never have. "Congratulations."

"Thank you," she said wishing there was a way she could make it up to him. The two of them had become very close since they'd first met and she didn't want to hurt him. "You know, I really care about you a lot. You'll always be one of my best friends."

It wasn't what he wanted, but he would take it. "Thanks, you'll always be one of my best friends too."

With that she reached out and gave him a hug. Her embrace was warm and feminine and again he wished she was his.

He pulled away before she did. If he couldn't have her why torture himself? "I'll see you around." He walked over to his car fighting back tears.

She felt a little choked up as well. But then Robert came over to her and gave her a hug and kiss. She fell into his arms. She realized it never would have worked out with Donald anyway. Their personalities clashed too much as it was, sometimes they didn't get along. Being with Robert was right. Minnie had said to follow her heart and she felt like she had made the right choice.

Her and Robert hardly ever fought in the time they had been together. He was gentle and kind. Why did she ever choose abrasive and hot tempered Donald Duck over him?!

"I get what I deserve I guess," she said sadly. "Robert was a perfect man. He probably doesn't even give a shit about me anymore."

"Don't you love Donald?" Minnie asked.

"I do but...sometimes I don't know about us."