Nnenna's heart skipped a beat.
The opening dance?
Isn't that the one I was told to forfeit?
She knew the importance of it. It was always led by someone from the royal family, in this case, the birthday girl or girls, a way to introduce them to the people in a grand, elegant way.
"But," Lady Rose continued, "I spoke with your father, and he said your sister would be leading it."
Nnenna's heart sank. Of course. He had mentioned it before.
It made sense. Even if she was announced at the ball, they wouldn't let her take center stage.
"But," Lady Rose added, a slight smirk on her lips, "I will still be training you for the special opening dance."
Nnenna's head snapped up. "What?"
"Who knows," Lady Rose said, crossing her arms, "you might end up performing after all."
Impossible.
The royal family would never allow it.
…Right?