Your hands were shaking. To anyone who didn’t know any better, they would think that you were worried for Emma, since it was her wedding tonight and you were the maid of honor. However, there was another reason that you were nervous, a reason that you confided in Emma the night before.
“What? You’re gonna propose to Regina? At my wedding?”
“I know, I know, it’s your wedding and maybe I should find a more unique and sentimental place to propose-“
“No, I’m glad that you’re gonna propose to her at my wedding! It’s perfect, a celebration after another celebration.”
It didn’t sound as easy as you made it to be in your head. You were looking through your closet for a good outfit for the wedding, occasionally glancing at the ring in the velvet box, shining brightly under the sunlight. You sighed. Even after Emma’s reassurance that everything would be okay, you were having second thoughts on this.
Your thoughts are halted to a stop when you hear footsteps coming towards the room. Frantically reaching for the ring, you shut the box and stuffed it in your pocket. Just as you hid the box, Snow, Emma, Zelena, and Henry barged in.
“Good lord, could you at least learn how to knock?” You asked.
“Nope, not when you’re gonna propose to my sister tonight.” Zelena stated proudly.
You whipped your head to face Emma. “Seriously? You told them?”
She shrugged nonchalantly and went over to your closet.
“Oh, I’m so excited! I know I was excited when Hook proposed to Emma, but now I’m really excited. I just know that Regina is gonna say yes. She deserves to be happy and you make her happy.” Snow rapidly goes on.
You look at Henry. “Are you okay with this, Henry?” The boy nodded with a comforting smile. “I have confidence in you, you can do this. I know you can propose to my mom.”
Your gaze met Zelena and Emma’s who bore disappointed expressions. You raised an eyebrow. “Nothing in this closet is good enough to wear tonight”, Zelena says exasperated. Kind of offended, your taste in clothing wasn’t that bad.
“Luckily I’ve got just the solution.” Zelena grinned mischievously. Over the past few hours, Zelena got your measurements and was debating with Snow on which outfit to go with while you were chatting with Emma and Henry. “So, are you excited, nervous, both?” You chuckled at her attempts to make you relaxed. “I should be asking you that, Emma. Have you decided what dress to wear to the wedding?” “Yep, we’ve got everything handled.”
After much back and forth bickering, everyone decided on a light seafoam blue dress that had a V-neckline that didn’t plunge too far and flowy short sleeves. Snow looked at her watch. “It’s almost time for the wedding. We’ll see you there.”
It was all a blur from there. Emma walked down the aisle, the two said their vows, there was dancing, and now people are getting settled down and eating cake. You caught the four giving you glances urging you to do it soon. Where was Regina? You searched for her and found her chatting with Charming. Perfect, you smiled. She was right by the center of the roof. Grabbing the rest of your drink, you downed it, praying it could give you the rest of the courage you needed to pop the question.
As you moved past everyone. it felt like time had slowed down and you came closer and closer towards Regina with every stride you took. It was only a matter of time until Regina stopped talking to Charming and noticed you walking towards her. You stopped right in front of her and it seemed like the entire crowd stopped everything too. Taking a deep breath, you started to talk.
“Regina Mills, you are the most beautiful, kind, funny, loving woman I have ever met and being in your presence always brightens up my day. I love you with all my heart and it would make me the happiest person on Earth if you said yes.”
Regina covered her mouth with her hands, eyes widening as you went down on one knee, taking out the velvet box and opening it. “Will you marry me?”
“Yes, I would love to marry you.”
As the last word left Regina’s mouth, the entire crowd cheered loudly. Regina looked at you and smiled as you stood up and put the ring on her finger. You were so happy to start a new chapter of your life with her by your side.