The Princess was rather keen of being aboard a ship. Out at sea, fresh air, the swaying of the ship. Of course she couldn't tell you a thing about a ship, other than it had sails, a captain, a wheel and a Lieutenant. As a child her mother used to read her stories of pirates and how they went on adventures plundering treasure and doing as they pleased. She always fantasised about becoming a pirate as a child. That fantasy quickly passed upon her mothers death. Her role of being Princess tripled in importance. Her smile was warm as she reminisced of her past, then faded as thoughts lead to her mothers passing.

Josefina stood up from her rather large chair. She was locked in her cabin. This was frustrating for her more than anything. She wanted to roam the decks, smell the sea air, feel the breeze on her face. No, her father would have none of it. She sighed as she took a wander around her cabin. It was nice, she had all of her possessions with her, so it was also a bit full. Her fancy dresses alone took up a nice chunk of space. There it was, she went over to it and gently touched the white silk. Her wedding dress. It was made specially for her, she wanted to wear her mothers, but her father once again refused. 

She sighed and slumped down on her bed. This was going to be a long trip, and an even longer life. She didnt want to marry the Spaniard Prince. Josefina was a sucker for wanting to find her 'true love'. She didnt care for money or how much land they owned. She wanted someone true, who would love her unconditionally, not just because he has to because she is forced to be his wife. 

She picked up a book from her bedside table. She laughed a little to herself. It was one of the many pirate stories her mother used to read to her. She hadnt picked up these books since her mother died, the servants who loaded her things onto the ship must have placed them here. Josefina opened the book and began to read the first paragraph, very soon getting hooked into the story. She couldnt stop reading. At least this would pass the time.