Chapter 2

Perfect

Arianna's POV

Dear Diary,

Today was a great day…unlike the one I had yesterday. Everything seemed to go right!

I woke up this morning to find myself in my bed. Carlotta, the maid, arrived and woke me up. She selected a light blue gown. I got dressed and she even let me not wear the (evil) corset.

Then, I was led downstairs into the Dining Room/Banquet Hall. I greeted my parents and when breakfast arrived, I didn't cause a mess.

When Breakfast was over, I headed up to Embroidery, my first lesson. As I walked, I accidentally tripped but thankfully I didn't run into anyone. When I entered, I greeted Madame Lanelle.

"Good morning, Madame Lanelle," I said, curtsying. (And I didn't fall!)

"Good morning, Princess Arianna," she smiled.

We sat down and began sewing. A few minutes later, the Ladies-In-Waiting came. Since I was so happy, I greeted them. They were rather surprised at first but later they smiled and greeted me back. The ladies began their usually chatter and I joined in adding a few comments now and then. And another good thing was that I hadn't gotten scolded. I smiled to myself and continued sewing. When Embroidery was finally over, I left. (Mind you, I hadn't gotten a scolding throughout the whole time…)

I then met with Lady Eva.

"Good morning, Lady Eva," I greeted pleasantly. (Again, I did not fall when I curtsied!)

"Good morning, Princess Arianna," she replied. "Where would you like to learn your lessons today."

"Out in the garden," I answered. (I'm avoiding the ocean for now…)

"All right."

We went outside in the garden and Lady Eva began the lesson. I somehow managed to pay attention and she praised me when the lessons were over. I blushed and bid her goodbye as I rushed inside for my next lesson.

I met up with Lord Reston, my Reading/Writing teacher.

"Good afternoon, Princess Arianna," he bowed.

"Good afternoon, Lord Reston," I greeted, cheerfully.

He nodded and we sat down on the table. We began by reading the catechism. Then he opened the thick leather bound book in front of us.

"Please read the first three chapters," he said.

I began reading and after an hour, Lord Reston finally let me stop. By that time, my throat was completely dry and it hurt. (I'm now drinking honey to nurse my throat…) After when I finished reading, he had me write for another hour. My wrist was sore and it hurt when Lord Reston let me stop. (My wrist was somehow magically healed so I could write in you…)

Anyways, after my Reading/Writing lessons were over, I ate dinner. (Dinner Lunch) Then I went to my last lesson.

"Good afternoon, Lord Fendersyn," I greeted.

"Good afternoon, Princess Arianna," Lord Fendersyn said, bowing.

I smiled and he began the lesson.

"We are going to learn how to waltz," he replied.

Lord Fendersyn taught me how to waltz and I must admit it was quite fun. I managed not to hurt Lord Fendersyn. (Long story…)

Afterwards, I walked outside of the castle and wandered about. And then a magnificent thing happened, I ran into Nicholas Bentworth. I was walking around and then by accident, I bumped into him. At first, I didn't even recognize him.

"I'm sorry," I apologized, facing the person I bumped into.

As I turned, I flushed for it was Nicholas Bentworth.

"It's okay," he said, calmly.

We chatted for a while until he had to leave.

"I must leave, Princess Arianna but I hope we meet again," he replied, winking.

I blushed and bid him good-bye. (I really do hope I run into him again…)

Anyways, I returned to the castle and I went to the garden along with a book. I entered and the fragrance of flowers greeted me. I wandered around until I found the rose bushes. I looked around for a moment and made sure no one was watching. When I was absolutely sure no one was watching, I gently plucked out a rose from the bush. Carrying it around, I walked to the back of the garden. In the back were two enormous sycamore trees and a hammock was attached to them. Lying on the hammock. I began to read. After a while, a servant bustled into the garden and breathlessly said that supper was ready. I stood up and closed my book. He led me back to the Banquet Hall and I took a seat.

My father and mother greeted me pleasantly and we chatted while eating. While we were eating, Father began to speak.

"Arianna, we have hired a new teacher for your Reading/Writing lessons. Lord Reston seems to have some family problems so he has resigned from his teaching. Your new teacher is Lord Bentworth," Father replied. "Well actually, it is Lord Bentworth's son, Nicholas Bentworth."

I smiled and acted calm but inside I was very excited. When supper was over, I headed upstairs and danced around my room. Unfortunately, one of the maids entered and I was striking a ridiculous pose. I flushed crimson and began to laugh. She laughed, softly but then went back to her work.

Can you believe it? I have Nicholas Bentworth as my teacher! I'm very happy as you can see. I do hope I don't make a fool out of myself.

Well I must rest now.

Yours,

Princess Arianna