Maria had made it through her first whole day with the suitors under the palace roof, and my, what a day it was.
She not only had her first official date ever, but her first kiss...and her second kiss, with an entirely different man.
It had not taken her long to fall asleep that night because the conversation she had with Alexandria had put her at ease about what was to come more than it made her anxious.
She had a full night's sleep before she was awoken by the familiar sound of Alexandria pulling the curtains back.
Knowing what was in store for her today, Maria sat up and called out to the maid before she could go to the dresser to pick the princess out an outfit for the day, "I have my dancing date with Rafael today, Alex. Is there a dress in there that's a little easier to move in? I'd hate to get tangled up and trip".
