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Previously:

He paused for a moment, turning toward Rogue. "Marie, there's something very important that I would like to ask you." Warren dropped down on one knee and the crowd watched with eager eyes. He reached into his tuxedo and pulled out a small box.

"Marie, will you marry me?"

Complications

Chapter 5: Charity Ball, Part 2

Rogue looked at Warren, her eyes wide with shock, "Warren…"

"Marie, I love you, and I don't want to let you go. You mean the world to me."

Rogue could not believe this was happening. She had of course pictured herself as Mrs. Warren Worthington III, but it seemed so unbelievable now that it was starting to come true. Warren loved her, Warren wanted to marry her. It was too much to take in. Her eyes filled with tears, and in a barely audible whisper came her reply.

"Yes."

The crowd let out a cry of excitement and clapping began as Warren placed the engagement ring on Rogue's finger.

"It's beautiful Warren," Rogue whispered as she looked at the ring. It was 24 karat gold, with a large diamond in the center, princess cut, with three small princesses cut diamonds on either side. She had never seen anything more gorgeous in her life. And to think, it was hers!

Warren smiled, kissing her gently, "Good. I'm glad you like it."

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To say Remy was surprised would be an understatement. He was plain flabbergasted. Not only did he just learn that the femme he was hoping to have a little fun with had a boyfriend, but now she was engaged! And at such a young age too! While he was unsure of her exact age, he could tell Rogue was not a day over 22. And based off his first impression of her, she did not seem to be the young wife type. But then again what did he know about her? Obviously not that much. His eyes darkened an as friends and family rushed forward to congratulate the couple, Remy stepped into the flow of the crowd headed towards the next event of the evening.

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"Oh my God!" Wanda yelled as Rogue flashed her the ring, "That rock is gorgeous! It must have cost a fortune!"

"Ah know," Rogue said faintly, still in shock, "Ah jus' can' believe it."

"I can. You've been dating for a long time. And look at you! Only 20 and you're engaged, not to mention set for life! Hell, you don't even have to go to college anymore!"

Rogue laughed. Wanda was of course referring to how wealthy Warren was. "And what per say would I do instead?"

"Be the gorgeous wife."

Both girls laughed. They both knew that Rogue would not be able to do just that. She was one who liked to do things with her life, to have an adventure.

"Wow though. You're going to be Mrs. Warren Worthington III. Talk about a major change in your life."

"Ah know," Rogue said smiling, "Ah can' wait ta tell mah parents!"

"Why aren't they here again?" Wanda asked.

"Ya know mah dad, he hates stuff lahke this, and mah mom had some kind of meetin' with some business people," Rogue replied, "Ah wish they couldah been here."

Wanda nodded in agreement, "Yeah, but think of it this way; you'll be able to share the moment with just them and not the with an audience."

Rogue smiled at her friend, "Ya raght Wanda. Ah nevah thought of it lahke tha'. Thanks."

Wanda just smiled back, "Come on, how about we find our guys and follow the crowd into the theatre. I hear it's supposed to be a good show."

Wanda held out her elbow to Rogue, who laughed, then took it, and the two girls went to find their men and enjoy the show.

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The show turned out to be wonderful, and after it finished, the party spilled back out into the main hall, where the guests were soon dancing to the lovely orchestra music. The night was beginning to wind down, but it was still lively, full of chatter and laughter.

Rogue had somehow ended up separated from Warren, now talking to the Mayor's daughter, a sweet young girl who loved to chat about everything. As much as Rogue adored the younger girl, she was beginning to grow tiresome of the girl's nonstop chatter. If only Warren would come find her…

A hand tapped her on the shoulder, and Rogue turned around expecting to see the face of her fiancé.

Excusez moi, mademoiselle, might Remy interrupt?"

Much to Rogue's dismay, it was none other than Remy.

"Wha' do ya want Swamp Rat?" Rogue said with a deadly glare.

"Remy jus' wants ta congratulate you Rouge, an' ta ask if Remy can have de next dance."

Rogue began to decline, but then looked behind her for a moment. The girl was still pouring words out of her mouth, unaware that Rogue was no longer listening. She sighed in defeat, "Ah guess so."

"Merci chere."

Anything was better than listening to the pointless chatter, even Remy Lebeau. Saying farewell to the girl, Rogue took Remy's hand and let him lead her onto the dance floor.

"So chere, exciting night, oui?"

"Yes, an' will ya stop callin' meh chere? In case ya've already forgotten, Ah'm engaged."

"Desole. Remy be sorry ch-Rogue. Remy jus' tryin' to make small talk."

Rogue eyed him suspiciously, "Wha' are ya up to?"

"Well Rogue, Remy's sorry 'bout de way he behaved. He didn' know ya had a boyfriend or anythin'. Remy's officially apoligzin'."

Rogue raised her eyebrows, 'Ya serious Swamp rat?"

Remy nodded, "Oui. Remy feels sorry for de way dat he treated ya an' he wants ta start over. Friends?"

And it was true, Remy felt sorry, something he had never quite felt for a woman before. There was just something about Rogue, something that attracted him to her. Something. But what that was he didn't know. All he knew was that he wanted to get to know he better and to be near her, and it looked like the only way to do that was to be her friend.

Rogue thought about it for a moment, "Friends."

The dance ended and the two smiled at each other. Remy was about to say something else, but Warren came to collect his fiancé. The ball was ending, and it was time for all to leave. Remy bid Rogue a good night.

"Good Naght ta ya too Remy."

Remy shook his head as he left the ball. He needed to get Rogue out of his head.

Plus, he had Bella to think about.

You know, his girlfriend.

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