Once upon a time in a land of Alligators and scorching suns lived a Princess named Monica. She and her family resided deep in the Coral Springs surrounded by Mango trees from faraway places and herbs that could cure any ailment. She led a simple life and worked during the day watching over the children of this kingdom as their parents worked tirelessly in hopes of making a better life for themselves.

Monica was considered the fairest of them all and would often be courted by the boys who thought they could sweep her off her feet. They would speak of riches beyond comprehension and a life beyond the Coral Springs. Monica knew that although these men could provide her a good life, it would be meaningless without a key ingredient; love. All these boys had to offer her meant nothing with a hollow heart.

One day while Monica was tending to the kingdom's children a Prince named Joshua caught glimpse of the Princess. He had never seen such beauty. With hair long like Rapunzel and eyes that you could melt in. To Joshua she was perfection. But more than what was visible to the naked eye Joshua knew that he needed to get to know her to see if her heart was as beautiful as what he could view from the outside.

He rode up to her on his noble alligator and unlike the boys before him he didn't promise riches, nor did he ask to take her away from her kingdom. He simply wanted the chance to show her who he was and to learn about her. He proposed a date where they would meet again for drinks and good conversation. Princess Monica was taken back by Joshua as he was the first man to approach her who really wanted the chance to get to know her and she quickly agreed to the date.

The following day Joshua rode up to the castle doorsteps and knocked on the door. A Jovial King named Sam answered the door and before Joshua could even state his intentions he was invited into the castle walls where he was offered food made by the King. Sam was so happy to have company and Joshua was happy to eat after his long Journey across the Coral Springs. A large spread of different foods Joshua had never heard of laid across the kings table. Gilbaka, Dhal, Pholourie, delicacies from a faraway place. The food was so full of flavor and you could feel the love in every bite, Joshua knew just by tasting the food he was in the presence of not only royalty; but good, honest people.

While Joshua was eating; Princess Monica made her way down the stairs and over to the table where Sam exclaimed "I like him, treat this man good Gyal!" Monica blushed and Joshua smiled. Joshua promised the King to take care of his daughter and would return her safely after their date.

King Sam walked with them to the Castle doors and bid them safe travels. They both got on Joshua's Alligator and rode it all the way to the beach where they would lay in the sand and talk for hours about their lives. Joshua would tell Monica about his humble beginnings and how against the odds of life and the hand he was dealt he persevered. Monica would tell Joshua of her good deeds around the Kingdom and her dreams of the future she longed for.

When the sun began to set and Joshua looked at Monica he knew she was the one for him and although it went unspoken she also knew the same. They locked eyes and drew near to one another. Their lips became magnetic and neither could stop the inevitable as they shared a first kiss. Sparks flew across the blazing sunset sky and as the palm trees swayed in the summer breeze they knew they had found magic in one another.

Night overtook the sunset; Joshua hoisted Monica back on his alligator and rode her back to her Castle door. As the stars twinkled in the sky Joshua asked Monica for her hand. He told Monica he would love her till his dying breath and promised to care for her till the end of time.

For the very first time in her life Monica was left speechless; she had never had a man tell her anything other than false promises of a life outside her Kingdom. Joshua told Monica he would help build her Kingdom with her and together they would make it a Utopia. Monica was so overwhelmed with joy she almost forgot to give an answer; but after a couple seconds of silence that felt like a lifetime for Joshua, Monica smiled and said she would stand by Joshua and they would wed. The pair relished in the moment knowing they had found the half they had been missing all along.

Not long after that night, news would spread far and wide of an approaching wedding between the two. In fact if you are reading this tale it means you have received your invitation and will be witnessing the Merger of Joshua Adam Pearl (The Jewish American Prince) and Monica Persaud (The fairest of them all). The Kingdom awaits your arrival.

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