After the tea talk, Queen Isabella toured us around the Italian Court while Marco was trying to cope with the concerns he missed when he was in Scotland.

"I'm sorry, Alex. I have to meet my subjects for a while. " He said.

"Go ahead, Marco. You needn't worry about us. Queen Isabella is here to guide us." I smiled as Marco left, then Queen Isabella asked, "So when's the wedding, child?"

"We're not sure yet." I paused. "Maybe next month, Queen Isabella."

"Oh my God! I can't wait! Francis would be so proud of you as well as Charles. " She smiled. "Charles would be so proud of Marco that he found his true love." She laughed while I smirked.

"Thank you, Queen Isabella." I bowed. "You know, call me Isabella. We're family, Alexandra. " We continued walking as we talked about the wedding details.

"We just don't know where to wed, whether in Scotland or here."

"You know, darling, it doesn't matter. Don't worry about me and your mother. It's your choice, it's your wedding." She smiled at me.

We left the court by carriage to go visit the marketplace.

"Your Majesty, we have arrived." Said by the chauffeur.

"Okay, let's go!" The queen exclaimed with glee. We went down the carriage as the villagers looked at us surprisingly.

"Oh my! It's the Queen and the Princess of Scotland. "

"They are here!"

"OUR QUEEN AND OUR FUTURE QUEEN!" Someone yelled. The crowd cheers and welcomes us. "Hello, your majesty." A young little girl bowed down.

"Oh you little girl, you don't have to." I smiled at her and said, "Come ti chiami?" (What's your name?)

"Caterina," she answered.

"Che bel nome, Caterina" (What a beautiful name, Caterina.)

"Grazie!" (Thank you!)

"Sei così carina, Principessa" (You're so pretty, Princess.)

"Grazie, Caterina!" (Thank you, Caterina!)

"Anche tu" (And so are you.)

"I didn't know you were fluent in Italian, my dear." The queen smiled.

"I was taught by many, including by my parents. They're truly great teachers. "

Minutes later, as we were walking, a lady called for the queen's attention. "Queen Isabella! It's me, Gianna. "

"Gianna! How are you? " Queen Isabella asked.

"I am great, my queen."

"Oh, by the way, Princess Alexandra, meet Gianna." She introduced her to me.

"It's my pleasure to meet you, Gianna." I said.

"My my! It is an honor to meet you, Princess Alexandra. " She smiled.

"Gianna is a friend of mine. She was also Marco's nanny. " The Queen explained

"But since I'm already aged, I have to retire as well." She laughed.

We laughed and talked as Gianna toured us around the marketplace. The queen and I brought some bread and fruit for the court guests. After that, we went back to court.

"Alex!" I looked for the voice that called me. "A message from the Queen of Scotland," Belle said

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Alexandra

Hello, my daughter! How are you? I guess you're busy touring your future country, haha Oh well, I just want to send my regards to Isabella. By the way, Charles sent us baskets of wine. I don't know what for. I can't drink, you know why! It's all good here. Nothing to worry my child. The baby's kickin', just like when you were still in my tummy. I miss you, Alex! I hope you'll be back before I give birth. Best wishes for your adventure there.

All the love,

Mary, Queen of Scots.

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"How's your mother, the queen?" Queen Isabella asked

"Oh, she's great. She's fine, so is the baby. She's sending her regards to you, Queen Isabella. "

"Oh how sweet, Mary. I should write to her as well. "

"That would be great!"

"Will you excuse me, Alex? I'll just go up to my chambers. " The queen said.

"Of course." I nodded.

"The maids are here to serve you if you need something. Or you can approach me right upstairs. I guess Marco's still busy. You should go to rest, my dear. "

"I will, Queen Isabella."

"Okay, off I go." She smiled.

"My princess!" I looked back and saw Philippe, my brother. "John-Philippe! You're here! " I ran to him for a hug.

"Do you really have to greet me by my full name?" He laughed.

"I'm sorry!" I laughed. "How are you? " He said. "No, how are you?" I stepped back from the hug. "I thought you'd be here after our departure from Scotland." I said.

"No, I said a day or two. Not right after, sister! "

"Fine. Whatever! "

"Where's your fiancé?"

"Marco's with his subjects. He's coping well with all that he has missed. After being in Scotland for a long time." I explained.

"Oh, I forgot that he's a king." He scratched his head. "Oh my God, brother!" I whispered "You stepped into a country and a castle without knowing who the ruler was?" I laughed.

"I was just joking!" He laughed. I laughed back and said, "You better be, brother, or else, you are quite embarrassing."