The Kingdom of Misthaven

Chapter 12: Stories of Marriage and Love

It has been exactly a month since Amelia's encounter with the other author. Everything's been peaceful and Captain Swan decided to get married a week after now, but they were both nervous which caused them to take a little time away from each other. Emma stayed in the castle while Killian went with Peter Pan, Amelia, and Charming back to Neverland for an 'errand.'

Belle

I woke up to the sun shinning brightly from our window. I turned to find Rumple watching me. "Morning, deary." He whispered kissing the top of my head. "Morning, Rumple. Aren't you late for Jester duty?" I asked smirking. "I always have time for you." He whispered tucking a stray hair behind my ear. "I like it when I wake up to you and no one's shouting your name." I whispered caressing his cheek. "Rumplestiltskin!" Regian's voice called. We both sighed. "I spoke to soon." I said giving Rumple a soft kiss before he got out of bed and started to change his clothes. "Have fun, Rumple." I hollered as he smiled at me and closed the door gently behind him.

I better get to work as well. Those books in the library from yesterday are not fixed yet. I got out of bed and fixed then changed my clothes. I sighed fixing my hair in front of the mirror.

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"Come in." I hollered finish my hair. "Mama?" Adria called and I smiled as she entered. "Adria!" I exclaimed enveloping her in a hug. "I missed you so much!" She exclaimed as we pulled away. "How was your weekend with Prince Hamish?" I asked as we walked together towards the Library. "It was amazing mama! We went to Arendelle and met up with Anna and Elsa. Elsa was making it snow and Hamish taught me how to skate." She replied happily. I remember when Rumple and I used to do that. Just send so much time together though he used to be mean.

We went in the library chatting away about her weekend and her feelings for Hamish. "Mama?" Adria asked as I was putting Records back in their shelves. "How did you know that Papa was the one?" Adria asked as I put the last book in the shelf. I smiled as we sat on the couches in the middle of the library. "Well, you see, your father used to be mean and greedy, but somehow; I knew that there was good in him. Something was pulling me towards him though he was scary at times. There was this one time where I was kidnapped by Ursula, Gruella, and Maleficent. I thought your father would leave me for dead because I was his servant back then, but he came and tried hard to sound like I was his property, but the little worry in his eyes told me other wise." I replied proudly.

"Mama... How did you feel about marriage?" Adria asked smiling nervously. I chuckled smiling. "Are you planning to marry, Hamish?" I asked as she blushed. "Oh my goodness! Did he propose already!?" I asked as Adria showed me her right hand with an engagement ring. "I'm so proud of you!" I exclaimed hugging her tightly. "Did you set a date already?" I asked smiling. "I'm going to ask Emma if we could have a double-wedding." She replied smiling. "I'd like that." Emma said behind us. I jumped startled to see Emma standing from behind my couch.

"How long have you been here?" Adria asked as she closed a book. "Well, I've been here listening to you since you came in. Adria, I'm so happy for you!" Emma exclaimed hugging Adria tightly. "You didn't answer her question." Emma stated as they pulled away after squealing. I smiled sitting down again. They both sat down as well. "I was happy and nervous of course. I was having doubts whether I was doing the right decision, but I knew he was the one. I remember Snow telling me about how being married was like. She said it was amazing aside from the love-making of course. Being married gives you a sense of happiness that you've never felt before and I agree. For me, marriage was the happiest day of my life. Sure, I was nervous and all, I actually almost tripped on a root that was sticking out since Rumple and I got married in the forest. Once I reached him and we said our vows; it was the best day of my life. As we kissed, it felt like magic." I replied smiling.