I stared at the ring on my finger, only yesterday did Ingo gave it to me, he looked shy when he asked my hand for marriage, Papa seemed to be happy about the news. I felt relieved, it was unbelievable that a man would take interest in me... the ones I had met in Spain were spineless fools who court women as if we were trophies to be paraded.
Knock, knock, knock!
“Nina!” I heard Ingo’s voice from the other side, my heart fluttered in excitement, “are you still dawdling? We still have lessons you must be at the study soon.”
What!? I thought as I rushed to the door, what lessons? This man just proposed to me and now he speaks about lessons? The audacity!
I pulled back the door and I was welcomed by a stern stare, “Have you forgotten of your lessons today Senorita?”
“Ay! My love, why th
