The rise of the dark queen

Proposal

Andrew asks Grimhilde to follow him, after breakfast. Auretta had to go to a meeting, she has quite a few responsibilities since she became queen so Andrew has a plenty of time to plan a big surprise to her.
Andrew leads Grimhilde to the lake, Auretta's favorite place. Grimhilde looks at it and she can't even recognize it properly: everywhere is candles and rose petals. She just looks at the view and feels peace from the beautiful sight.
-It will look better at night!
-Are you kidding me it looks beautiful now! - she says then looks at him - I can guess what will be the occasion.
-Yes! But I won't do anything without your blessing. So I brought you here to show how serious I am, and I never will betray her, or leave her! I love Auretta!
-Andrew! You don't have to prove me anything! You saved me, you were loyal to me, you stood up for me and fought on my side! I know you love her, and I know I can trust you, and give you my daughter and the kingdom too with her! You will be a grate king, and you will be a wonderful father too! But go on, ask your question!
-Thank you, Grimhilde for your trust and kind words! I know our relationship wasn't the brightest and I'm honored that you gave me a chance and I was able to win your trust and show you, that underneath that boastful prince there is a kind and loyal soul too! I knew you would like me if you give me a chance!- finishes jokingly
-The question, Andrew!
-Will you give your daughter's hand in marriage to me?
-You have my blessing Andrew, and to show it I want you to have this ring! - she says as she pulls her proposal ring down - I got this from Auretta's father when he proposed me. I know I wasn't in love, but still, that's how I got my only love, my daughter! So please accept it, as a sign of the future descendant of the kingdom! May this ring give you two many - many royal kids, they will be grate rulers one day!
-Thank you Grimhilde! It means a lot to me! - he says and hugs her.
-Well, I guess welcome to the family! - she says smilingly.
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Auretta arrives home, Grimhilde already waits for her. Her job is to send Auretta after Andrew. He already waits at her at the lake to propose her.
-Hey, honey! - she smiles.
-Mom?! - looks at her Auretta surprised, she already suspects something because of her mother's behavior. - What's up?
-Andrew planned you a date near by the lake!  He waits you there! - she holds her hand and starts to pull her up on the stairs - Come on, sweetheart, lets prepare!
-Mom, I'm tired I had to do my duties towards the kingdom all day, can't I just go like this?
-No! You have to dress up nicely! Believe me you don't want to go there like this!
-Is this what I think it is?
-I have no idea what are you talking about!
-Mom!  - she pulls her back and looks at her strictly.
-Yes! It is what you thinking about! - she says as she smiles at her - So are you ready to prepare?
-Yes! I'm not tired anymore! - she says smilingly as they go upstairs.
Auretta chooses a long white, straight dress then sits down in front of her mirror, and let's her mother do her hair.
-You know it's so strange! I just got you back and I'm already loosing you! - she says as she brushes her hair.
-You don't lose me! You will be living with us just like now! Nothing will change!
-Yes but lust time when we were together like this you were my little baby, and now you so grown up!
-Mom! Save this for the wedding toast! - she laughs - don't worry mom! We will have plenty of alone time as mother and daughter! We will make up the lost time anyways!
-Right! - she says and tries to hold back the tears. - So do you want your hair down or updo?
-Down! It's more natural!
-Yes! You're so beautiful! - she says and hugs her.
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Auretta arrives to the lake. She looks around, it's already dark, but everything is so shiny because Andrew lighten up the hole place with candles. The lake looks beautiful, Auretta feels delighted from the view. Andrew stands the middle of the place. He wears a white traditional uniform. He smiles at Auretta and waits for her patiently to arrive.
-Looks like we have matching outfit! - he says smilingly.
-Andrew, this is so beautiful!
-No, you are beautiful!  - he says and lets them stair at each other's eyes for a moment then decides that he won't pass the time. - Auretta! In all of my life I felt so unloved, and disrespected, and this changed at the last few months. Ever since I arrived there I started to feel what is like to be loved and return give unconditional love too! You changed me, my beliefs, my behavior and my feelings. When someone feels this way about an other person, they can not release them! And I can't live without you! Because I love you, with all of my heart! - he kneel down in front of her and takes out the beautiful white diamond ring, what Grimhilde gave her. Auretta sees it immediately and recognizes it, and she starts to cry. - Auretta, will you marry me?
-Yes! - she says and lets Andrew put the ring on her finger. He stands up they look at each other's eyes - I love you Andrew! And I will love you for ever! - she says then she kisses him.