I didn't want to return to the party room. I was so happy talking to Brok about my trip tomorrow and about my family. However, I heard the clicking of the high heels and tilted to see who it was. Brok turned around to see the presence of his mother.

"I wondered where you two were?" Queen Kristta asked.

"Here," Brok replied.

"Just talking," I said. The queen's dark long hair ruffled with the gentle breeze.

"I'm sure you're talking about the wedding arrangements. Yes?" The queen asked. I blushed immediately. I was totally embarrassed.

"Mother, please."

"Alright, alright. I promised not to interfere," The queen said. I frowned at Brok. He had obviously talked to her about us.

"And so you must keep your word," Brok said.

"I will son. I will, but first I would like to thank Anabella."

"Me?" I asked surprised.

"Of course, dear for this lovely party and for helping my son with his... disability," she said. Brok frowned annoyed.

"Oh... you're welcome," I replied feeling awkward. The queen then pulled Brok's braid and bringing it forward. Then she kissed it.

"Goodbye my son. I must go."

"Send my regards to father," Brok said.

"I'm sure he loves the party and can't wait to see you tie the knot. Goodbye my dear."

"Goodbye," Brok said. Then the queen grabbed part of my hair and kissed it. I felt very strange about it, but I figured it was a cultural thing. The queen left the garden.

"I think it's time to start dispatching the rest of the guests. What do you think?" Brok asked me. I nodded and yawned. I was definitely in for it.

"Yeah, I think it's a good idea," I said. Brok held his elbow up and I enlaced my arm with his. We walked together towards back to the party room and Brok informed the guests that the party was over. Everyone in groups said their goodbyes to us. Most of the groups that came smiled at me, wished me good luck and gracefully said that they were charmed with me. Not all of the groups were gracious, some were a bit husky, but inoffensive. Pundok came towards me.

"Well Anabella, I must say that it was very interesting," Pundok said. He looked deep into my eyes and into Brok's. However, Brok seemed occupied with other guests.

"I'm glad that you find the party interesting," I replied.

"Not just the party. You were certainly an unexpected pleasure," Pundok said.

"So are you," I spat back. Pundok bowed and left. He walked towards the prince, said his goodbyes and walked away. He walked with a long, proud stride and I wondered where had I seen or heard of him before. I watched him closely, as closely as a hawk and my gaze didn't abandon him until he left.

"Nice to meet you, wonderful party," other Senate members said. Tamil came towards me and said goodbye.

"It was a very nice experience. I loved the music. We must exchange it," Tamil said.

"Yes," I said half smiling. Honestly, I was okay with giving him some music, but receiving Sha music didn't appeal to me as much. However, I tried to be as kind as I could. Tamil seemed to be alright.

"Prince Brok! My loyalty to the kingdom," Tamil said.

"Thank you," Brok answered. They waved goodbye at each other and half an hour later the rest of the guests were gone. Frankly, I was exhausted. Rox and Krimla were picking up and throwing things in garbage cans.

"I'm beat. I'm going to bed," I told Brok.

"Yes, please do so. After all you must rest for your trip," Brok said.

"Yes."

"Trip?" Krimla asked.

"Mind your business. You have tasks here to finish," Brok said.

"Yes, master," Krimla replied. I frowned at Brok and scorned at him.

"Brok, why do you have to be so mean to her? It's alright Krimla. Yes, I'm travelling to Earth... tomorrow," I said. Krimla dropped a tray that she had recently grabbed and it fell to the floor. The tray crashed.

"Tomorrow?" Krimla asked.

"Yes, tomorrow. Why? Is there something wrong with that?" I asked. Krimla glanced back at Brok and answered hesitated.

"Oh, no, no, of course not Miss. May you have a good trip. Excuse me, but I must finish up in here," Krimla said snatching the tray on the floor. Heaps of food had spilt there and I wanted to help, but she waved me away.

"No Miss, please. This is my job," Krimla said.

"Anabella, she's right and we should leave them to it," Brok said. Had I seen Krimla afraid of Brok? I wasn't sure, but the exchange of looks in between them made me suspicious. However, I decided to ignore it, after all I was too excited since I was tomorrow going to Earth.

"Okay. Goodnight Krimla."

"Goodnight Miss." I gazed over at Rox.

"Goodnight Rox."

"Goodnight Anabella." What a cool robot. Rox wore his white robe over his metallic body and he still looked so awesome. His body moved fast. He didn't need to rest or take a break. He could just go on and on.

"Come," Brok said to me. He placed his arm over my shoulder and left with him. I felt warm and safe under his arms.

"Brok... I've been thinking," I said.

"About what?"

"About your marriage proposal," I replied. Brok however, shook his head.

"No, no, no. I don't want you to precipitate your answer yet," Brok said. I nodded.

"I know that you're afraid that I may say no."

"I confess that I am, but I don't want you to say yes because of my fears. I want you to say yes for you," Brok said. I nodded.

"I know. I wasn't going to say yes because of your fears."

"What are you saying, exactly?" Brok asked me. I inhaled as much air as possible through my nose. I was very nervous, but after everything I had been through and after tonight I realized that I was never going to be the same again. It didn't matter if I went back to Earth or not. I just could not imagine my life without Brok anymore.

"I'm saying yes."

"You're saying yes?" Brok asked me with a smile.

"I'm saying yes," I repeated. Brok grabbed me and swung me in the air laughing. I laughed both surprised and with some ounce of fear. I didn't expect him to grab me like that.

"You're saying yes to me? Are you really saying yes to me?" Brok asked again.

"Yes," I repeated. Brok laughed and cheered. He placed me down again and he kissed me again. His lips were soft and tender. His tongue moist and warm.

"Thank you, Anabella, thank you for making my life worthwhile."

"Don't say that," I scorned.

"It's the truth. Thank you. I love you so much. You have made me so happy," Brok said.

"Really?" I asked.

"Yes, of course you have."

"So now you won't have to worry about my return," I said.

"Yes, thank you. It would have been torture to me."

"Oh, Brok!"

"Say that you love me!" Brok begged.

"I love you," I said.

"Yes," he yelled and then he held me again in his arms and kissed me gently. We kissed for a quite some time and then I reminded him that I was very tired.

"Of course, Anabella. Sleep my love. I love you... so much," Brok said.

"I love you too," I replied.

"I love when you tell me that you love me," he said. I had to laugh.

"Okay. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Yes. I will not go to work tomorrow. Tomorrow we will have breakfast before you leave," Brok said.

"Okay, goodnight."

"Goodnight," he said. I grabbed the rails of the stairs and walked up and to my bedroom. When I arrived, I closed the door and dove into my bed with a smile. What a wonderful night, I thought. The party had been a success, I was engaged to a person I loved and soon I would become the princess of Sha.