Chapter 14 - The Proposal

Author: Sezza
Disclaimer: I own nothing but this story and any unknown characters in Roswell.
Couple: M&M
Spoilers: Anything up to season 3 may be mentioned at some point
Rating: PG-13 but could get higher
Summary: The aliens left instead of staying. Alex didn’t die and Tess wasn’t evil. When they return Michael learns something that will forever change his life.
Author’s note: Ok here I am with another fic. There are something’s that you should know before reading and that will be brought to your attention in a Background info section I release before chapter 1 so I hope none of you get too confused.
Email: sezza43@hotmail.com
Distribution: If you want it, all you have to do is ask.

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Maria had no idea what had gotten into her when she accepted Michael’s invitation to dinner. Over the past month he had been so sweet and Maria found herself loving him more with each day that came. Michael had approached her that afternoon and asked her if she wanted to go on a date with him and the boy looked so hopeful that Maria just couldn't say no. Not that she wanted to anyway. She was actually really looking forward to it.

She looked into her mirror at herself. She was wearing a black knee length skirt with a slit up the side and a tight burgundy tank top with a v-neck to show off some cleavage. She had her long curly hair held up loosely at the back with a clip and subtle but nice make up. Black high heels completed the look. Once she was satisfied she walked down stairs where Michael was waiting.

Michael shuffled nervously on each foot. Kyle came up and shook his head. "You sure you want to go through with this?"

Michael looked confused. "Yeah why?"

Kyle laughed at the poor man. "Cause you look like you're about to pee your pants."

Michael glared at him but then gasped as he spotted Maria at the end of the stairs. He couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. Maria walked over and smiled shyly. "Ready?"

Michael nodded not trusting his vocal cords. Maria giggled and went to kiss her son's good-bye. Kyle had offered to baby-sit with Tess. They waved as they left the house. Michael helped her into the car. Michael smiled. "You look beautiful."

"Thank you," she said quietly. "Where are we going?" she asked

Michael winked at her then pulled onto the road. "It's a surprise."

Maria rolled her eyes and glanced at his profile. Maria thought she had never seen him look so sexy before. He was wearing black slacks with a black button up shirt and a black dinner jacket. He had his spikes combed back making his face look even more handsome.

When they stopped Michael got out to open the door for her. Maria got out and looked around. "Ah, Michael where are we?"

"In the desert."

Maria rolled her eyes. "I know this but why?"

"Well walk with me and I'll show you."

They walked up to the top of a rock formation onto a flat surface over looking the desert where Maria stood speechless. "Well?" Michael asked nervously.

Maria looked at the picnic he had set up. There were wine glasses with a bottle of coke, because the aliens couldn't drink alcohol; cutlery and plates were also set up with a picnic basket at the side. Maria looked at him and smiled. "It's beautiful."

Michael smiled in relief. He sat her down on the blanket where he opened the basket and placed different kinds of Italian food on the blanket. Maria looked at him confused.

Michael shrugged. "We didn't get to eat it last time I made it," he explained.

Maria smiled at the memory of that night. However bad the next morning turned out, that night had been one of the best in her life. They ate in comfortable silence. Once finished Michael laid down with Maria on his chest looking at the stars.

"Thankyou Michael, this night was perfect."

"It's not over yet," Michael told her quietly.

Maria lifted her head. "What do you mean?" Michael got up and started to pace. Maria sat looking confused. "Michael?"

Michael stopped pacing and kneeled down next to her. "Maria, these past few months have been the best of my life. I never thought my life would ever turn out this great. I have my friends, I have my children, but there's one thing missing and I want to rectify that tonight. Maria, I know that I have hurt you badly in the past and you have no idea how sorry I truly am. But I promise to never hurt you or our children again. Ever. I would die to protect you and I promise to love you forever. Maria I love you." He pulled a ring out of his pocket and lifted Maria's hand. "Will you marry me?"

Tears sprung in Maria's eyes. She knew he meant every word he said. But still, he had hurt her deeply, but she did love him. She looked at the ring then into Michael's eyes and saw all the love in the world he had for her. With her decision made she answered him.

"Yes."

"Yes?" Michael asked thinking he heard wrong.

Maria smiled and laughed. "Yes."

Michael smiled and hugged her tightly. He put the ring on her finger. "God Michael it's beautiful."

"Like you, I love you Maria."

"I love you too Michael."

"If I kiss you will you dump your drink on my head?" Michael asked remembering what happened last time he kissed her.

Maria shook her head. "If you don't kiss me I will."

Michael laughed and crashed her lips to his. His tongue grazed her teeth and she opened her mouth moaning into his. Michael pulled away and looked deeply into her eyes. "Can I make love to you?"

Maria nodded. "Yes." she whispered before Michael leaned her down onto the blanket and proceeded to do just that.