Proposal

"Alexander, you are 18 years old and it time for you to get married after all

The future tsar must must also have an heir

So do you have anyone in particular in mind?"

"Father, I think I do.

There is the woman I met at the ball,

Her name is Elizaveta Dologrukova

We are on good terms and I think she's the one for me."

"Hmm... not a bad choice.

She isn't from a high ranking noble family but isn't too low of a rank either, good choice.

So. You know the procedures.

First you will have to ask her families permission to court her.

After which you guys will get to know each other and then you propose to her."

"I know father, I will not dissapoint."

Nicholas I is happy that Alexander managed to find someone he likes.

Since that was one of his goals for hosting the ball on his sons birthday.

He hoped that Alexander marries someone he likes and not forced to marry a random stranger. The reason? No other reason then the fact that he loves his son.

"Alexander."

"Hm?"

"I couldn't have hoped fpr a better crown prince."

"And I couldn't have hoped for a better father"

As they look each other in the eyes there is silent understanding.

Alexander has already grown up into a mature, reasonable, and intelligent crown prince. And Nicholas respects that.

And so.

Alexander leaves.

To send a formal letter to the Dologrukova Noble family.

-May 1-

Alexander is at the Dologrukova families residence.

To Elizavetas father for the permission to court her.

"What brings you here your Imperial highness?"

Asked the count,

Currently they were sitting on opposing ends of the table casually drinking tea.

"Count Semyon.

I've come here to get your permission to court and eventually marry your daughter Elizaveta Dologrukova."

"How can I say no Your highness,

You have my permission.

And while you are here you should take a look around the mansion, there are many a scenery to admire.

And since my daughters also here she can guide you."

"Thanks Count Semyon.

I'll be sure to look around the mansion."

As Alexander exists the room he sees Elizaveta Wearing a tea gown, and her long hair reaching down to her waist in a crown braid.

'So beautiful...'

Currently she is guiding Alexander through the mansion.

"And this is the garden your highness, there are many flowers from all over the world here,

Tended to by the gardeners."

"No need to be so formal with me Elizaveta, you can call me by my name in private."

"Sure thing... Alexander."

Elizaveta gets a bit nervous saying Alexanders name but then it subsides."

"The garden, it may noy be grand but the way its set up is nothing short of impressive.

Its absolutely beautiful second only to..."

"Second to?"

"Second only to your beauty my lady."

Alexander words has made Elizaveta blush intensly.

"Thanks for the compliment your highness,

There is also another part of the garden you didn't see, I'll show you."

And as she prepares to guide Alexander, Alexander holds her hand.

Elizaveta with her cheeks turning pink acts as if nothing happend and continues to show Alexander the rest of the garden.

Finally after some time they reach the most beutiful place of the garden.

It has flowers of all varieties, vines growing around the pillars, and the trees are majestic, blocking out the sky, but light still gets in, lighting it up.

"Elizaveta, this is..."

"I know right? Even I couldn't believe that such a stunning place could exist."

And as she let goes of Alexanders hand she stands in the middle.

Making her look like an angel.

Alexander doesn't know what overcame him, as a crown prince he had great self-control over his actions but he suddenly pulled in Elizaveta for a kiss.

Having realised what he has done Alexander lets go.

Elizavetas thoughts are in turmoil, she didn't excpect the crown prince to pull her into a kiss, and to enjoy it?

Her entire face is red from embarassement.

And as they awkwardly stand there Alexander breaks the silence.

"Sorry... You looked so beautiful I couldn't resist."

Alexander, seeing Elizavetas Face burning up realises that this is too much for her so he stays in silence.

Waiting for her to sort out all her thought and emotions.

-Elizavetas POV-

Having heard that Alexander has come over Elizaveta is very happy, so she dresses up in a tea gown meant for recieving guests and goes to meet him.

And as she sees Alexander exit the rooom where he and her father talked she thinks

'So handsome...'

'You know, guiding him through the mansion is quite nice.

Especially the garden since its one of my favorite places.

I can't wait to show him that place.'

'My god he is holding my hand what do I do? What do I do? Should I just let go? But that could be rude... and its not bad,

Lets just act normal as if nothing happend'

'No matter How many times I see this place I never get tired of it, it just feels so magical, standing in the middle basking in its beauty.'

'Whts happening?

Why am I kissing the crown prince?

Oh my god, and why am I enjoying it?

He let got, god I don't even know what to do.'

"Sorry... You looked so beautiful I couldn't resist."

'You handsome bastard, stop saying such words I'm about to die from embarassement.'

And as Alexander is about to leave Elizaveta couldn't help but think

'I think I'm in love with this man'

-Alexander POV-

Leaving the Dologrukova Residence Alexander has many thoughts going through his head.

'God do I love that woman.'

As he gets on the carriage to go back to St.Petersburg Elizaveta rushes over and says.

"Your Imperial highness I'll be writing letters to you"

Hearing her Alexander happily says back

"I will send letters as well my lady, I hope that god permits us to see each other again."

[End Of Chapter]

A/N its my first time writing romance so I hope its not bad.

Anyways, good day.