Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha Fan Fiction ❯ A College Romance ❯ The Proposal ( Chapter 8 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

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Fate's POV

I'm so nervous because I'm about to go in to the lion's den. I'm standing outside of Nanoha's parents were I'm about to ask them something very important if all goes well all I have to do is make a phone call and things will be set into motion I only have a few days before the appropriate day to propose to my one and only love.
"Fate it's so wonderful to see you where is Nanoha?"

"It's good to see you to Momoko I need to talk to you and your husband it's very important. There's nothing wrong with Nanoha so please don't worry about that but it's something that I need to talk to the two of you about without Nanoha being here."

With that all-knowing smile she assures me into the living room and calls for her husband is it even possible my nervousness has increased my palms are sweating and I know my face was turning beet red. Just at the thought of asking my next question to these two I'm pretty sure I know what Momoko's answer will be but it's Nanoha's father Shiro that has me worried.

"So Fate what brings you to our door without Nanoha is there something wrong with my daughter that you don't want to tell my wife and I about."

"Dear that's enough you're making her even more nervous than I'm quite sure she already is I mean just look at her she looks like she's about to faint. It's all right Fate I've been trying to tell him that this is going to be coming but he refuses to see it's time isn't it?"

At her words, I could feel myself starting to relax a little bit but only a little. I knew my greatest obstacle was going to be her father but over the years he has gotten to know me and I hope that he cares for me as I care for him and look up to him like a father.

"Mr. and Mrs. Takamachi I Fate Testarossa officially asked for your daughter's hand in marriage." I could feel the sweat and perspiration accumulate on my forehead and my palms were so wet I was afraid to even consider wiping them on my pants because I would leave handprints on them.

I looked at Nanoha's mother and she had a genuine and loving smile on her face her sign the way of knowing that I have her blessing and approval to marry her daughter. However, the one I was scared of was still stiff and silent he had a scowl on his face as if he didn't like what he had just heard.

I started to feel sweat popping out all over my body it feels like forever since I've asked the question he still hasn't given any sign that he will give his consent and blessing. When out of nowhere Momoko hits him up the side the head. Of all things to come out of him, I wasn't expecting his laughter. Nevertheless, that's exactly what I got that same laughter when they had found out that Nanoha and I were dating.

"You have done well in treating my daughter with love and respect we have watched you and Nanoha very carefully to make sure that this really is true love between you. As you might think we would want the best for our youngest daughter or baby and if you promise to take care of her for the rest of your life and to protect her even from herself then you have my blessing to wed my daughter."

The relief I felt apparently showed as my entire body went slack and I slumped against the back of the couch now that I had their permission and blessing it was time to set my plan into motion. I slipped my hand into my pocket and pulled out my cell phone they both kind of looked at me questioningly and I just smiled at them with one of the stupidest smiles I'm quite sure that they have ever seen on my face.

"Alicia, operation Cupid is a go. Commence operation now."

"You've got it Sis everything will be in full swing by the time you get back, and Congratulations Sis."

Today is the most romantic day of the year, Valentine's Day, and the day I plan to propose to the love of my life. It's been a very hectic few days since I've gotten the blessing from her parents.

On my way back from seeing her parents I stopped at a jewelers where I had met Alicia, between the three of us the clerk my sister and I, we finally picked out a ring that suited Nanoha to a T.

Alicia had made a few phone calls to find out what restaurants had openings thankfully the one I really wanted still had a few openings and she was able to make reservations at Amours, which is where Nanoha and I had, had our first date.

I had told Nanoha to dress up really nice as we were going out that night for a romantic evening. The sight that greeted me when she stepped out of the room was breathtaking. She had on a spaghetti strap dress in baby blue that had a slit up the side; it showed her off in all the right places. We were seeing eye to eye, which means she's wearing small heels.

I on the other hand decided to wear my suit and the color of her dress match beautifully with what I was wearing as I had, had a tailor made suit made to go with any dress that she chose and as most of her dresses are blue, my black and antique blue suit would match anything she had.

I had bought her a red rose corsage that had a wristband attached to it. As I slipped it onto her wrist I gently kissed the back of her hand and her cheeks when in to a beautiful blush. I gently took her hand, draped it over my arm, and escorted her down to the car.

The ride to the restaurant seemed like it took forever when I'm quite sure it was only a few minutes. I told the maître d' that we had a reservation for Testarossa. We were immediately ushered to a table, out of the corner of my eye I could see that our friends and Alicia were in the surrounding tables but it doesn't seem that Nanoha has noticed this just yet.

The waiter had come to take our drink order and I had ordered the best champagne that the house had. I noticed Nanoha was looking at me strangely at this point as we normally just drink wine. I had to explain to her that it was Valentine's Day so we were going to celebrate in style. She seemed to accept this and I slowly let out my breath knowing I had just missed a possible mess up.

After our meal, we had ordered dessert she still hasn't noticed that we have an audience patiently waiting for me to move. Therefore, I stood up, moved around to her side of the table, and got down on one knee. Her eyes got wide with surprise as I think she knows what I'm about to do. My hand goes into my jacket pocket and I slowly remove a little black box.

"Nanoha, we have known each other for over two years and I know that I fell in love with you at first sight. And I would like us to stay together until the end of our days, so Nanoha will you marry me?"

I held my breath waiting for her answer I could see that her eyes were tearing up and the next thing I knew she threw herself at me and we landed in a tangled mess on the floor. She was kissing me everywhere she possibly could but especially my lips and when she finally stopped, she put her forehead against mine and whispered her reply.

"Yes, I'll marry you my love."

I took the ring out of the box and gently slid it onto her left ring finger to let our audience know what her answer had been. Her next surprise was the cheering, whistling, and applause that we had gotten from our audience that she still had not noticed.

After we had gotten up off the floor, everyone left his or her tables to come and congratulate us. The last two were her parents. Her mother hugged us both winked at me and looked like a little Cheshire cat, her father hugged her then he looked at me reached out his hand and I shook it and he had a smile from ear to ear and welcomed me to the family.

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