"Mario," Alessandra called as she entered the quiet kitchen.
Now that breakfast was practically over there was hardly anyone in the kitchen until it was time to wash the dishes used.
"Alessandra? This is new. You've never come to me at this time of day and last I heard, you were being punished. Did everyone else leave?" Mario asked, surprised to see her casually walking around.
"Today is a special day for a change as I got engaged to the duke," Alessandra couldn't wait to share the special news with Mario. "You should have been there to witness everyone's facial expression."
"I can imagine. I am shocked though I kind of expected it. Wait a minute," Mario looked around for a chair to make Alessandra comfortable enough to tell him what happened. If only he could have been a fly on the wall to see Kate's face out of everyone's. "There we go."
"I love that you are extra kind when there is gossip about my family involved," Alessandra sat down on the chair he found.
