"Ouch! Mother's going to pull all my hair out!"
"Sorry, my dear, but your hair can't have a single knot."
"Why all the fuss? I'm just going for a stroll, not to my wedding!"
"Don't you give me that tone, young lady!" she said, thwacking my head with the brush.
"Ow! Sorry..."
"There, now let's pick an outfit for you."
"Mother, please, you're making it seem like I'm a servant! I can choose my own clothes, thank you."
"But daughter, you must select a dress that accentuates your beauty."
"Yes, ma'am, I will," I said, pushing her out of my room.
"One with a corset to highlight your figure!"
"Mother!"
I closed the door and sighed in relief. Unlike most households around, we're against having maids; we find it unnecessary to have someone dress us, bathe us, and even cook our meals. So, we have only a few housemaids to clean the house, and our gardener. The cooking is done by mother—she won't let anyone touch her utensils. We're considered a 'peculiar' family around here.
I descended the stairs, ready at last, and saw my father at the door waiting for me.
"You look beautiful, my sunshine. Now let's go; we're already late."
"Yes, Father."
I bade farewell to my mother and sisters and stepped into the carriage.
"Is everything alright, daughter?"
In the carriage, he asked, noticing my discomfort.
"Yes, I'm fine, just... tired."
"Tired?"
"Sometimes obligations can be suffocating."
"Oh, my sunshine, forgive me. I know I promised not to pressure you anymore, but I'm trying."
"I'm sorry, but you are failing quite miserably."
"Ha, do you understand it's for your own good? We're just worried about your future. The other girls are getting married, and you..."
"The other girls are marrying old, aggressive men, whom they barely know."
"I know, and that's exactly why I'm against choosing your suitors. But you are very picky, young lady!"
"Father, the gentlemen that court me are all repulsive, and their reputations are the worst imaginable."
"Yes, I understand... Now, cheer up."
He handed me a beautiful bouquet of white lilies.
"My favorites!"
"Yes, I know."
"Thank you, Father!" I stretched out my lips to kiss his cheek.
"You're welcome."
The ride to the Palace was peaceful; we talked a lot about the vineyards, the harvest, and expenses. Despite not having a male heir, Father is determined to pass all his assets to me, all under the scrutinizing gazes of other dukes who think it foolish to hand the kingdom’s prime capital to a naive girl who will surely destroy everything within months due to lack of knowledge.
Little do they know, I study finance every day, learning about grapes and wines. My father is an excellent teacher, educating me in secret, not mentioning to a soul so that when I inherit his lands, I can shut them all up and impress them with what I know.
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