<div class="floatleft">(http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae115/meganyoungtx/c3530e26-ba58-44f0-ac6c-5b9c84c7dec7_zpscb9c62d3.jpg)</div>Looking out of the window, Anna's red curls came loose from the twists and twirls of the up-do her hand maiden had struggled to perfect due to the naturally wild curls of her hair. The wind was cool and calm this fine evening, all that could be heard was the wind flying past her window as the horses trotted, pulling the carriage swiftly to their destination as her parents spoke in the background about her and other matters that Anna had not been paying any lead to. A smile curled on her lips as she watching a pair of rabbits waiting to cross until the light from the beautiful manor where the party was hosted came into view, brightly shining and filled with laughter, gossip, music, and vibrant party goers. But most importantly, men with wealth and a good home would be there searching for a bride. This seemed as though it mattered but Anna could care less. As they approached closer, the smell of food and different perfumes touched the tip of her nose, bringing a small smile to her face. Her smile ended as her mother pulled her arm back to bring her back into the carriage and away from the window to fuss at her.<br/><br/>"Really Anna, you must spoil your hair and let the wind fade off your perfume before we even arrive?" Lady Wright, Anna's mother, scolded to her.<br/><br/>Anna sighed not truly caring. It was not uncommon for her mother to scold her about something she had done wrong. "Mother, you can not expect me to be perfect. Besides, the food and perfumes of the other girls over power my scent any way. Think positively... such as... I do not smell foul." she smiled innocently but her mother still pouted.<br/><br/>"Do not tease your mother Anna, you have been difficult of late and we only want what is best." Anna's father assured her sternly though warmly as most loving fathers do.<br/>Anna had always gotten along better with her father then she did her mother. Sometimes it seemed as though it offended her mother for not being as girly as the other English women were. However, Anna was not like most of the other girls her age nor did she ever want to change herself to fit in. Oddly enough though, many young men who sought for young Anna's hand were very attracted to her spirit and individuality. She was different, adventurous, and unfamiliar. Anna never meant to be a tease or force herself to be different for any particular reason. She is who she is. Her father and mother both accept her for it and her brother and her have become quite close due to her unique attitude.<br/><br/>Anna  pursed her lips in a childish manor for a moment because she knew her father was referring to the fact that she had refused the offers from different men for her hand in marriage. Anna knew it was frustrating her parents and she was truly sorry for them but she just had never been as eager to settle down and get married as the rest of the women she knew were. In fact she really had no wish at all to be married off and fulfill her duties as a wife. She longed for freedom and independence. But Anna knows her place in this world. She hates it all the same but knows what lies ahead for the future.<br/><br/>As the carriage parked out front and the driver came around to open the door for her family, Anna's mom tried fixing Anna's hair a bit as Anna sat there patiently without complaining. Her father was the first to get out, then her mother, and then her. Anna smiled politely at the driver unlike most highclass people and gave him a wave as she caught up with her parents, following them behind in a green dress with ivory stitching to accent the color and bring out her emerald green eyes against her pale ivory skin. The family walked in proudly mingling as Anna followed behind them giving polite hellos and small conversation that she quickly forgot about. Her mother left to join a group of older gossiping women as her father engaged in an interesting conversation that she was clearly not invited to listen to as their backs turned to her and she was shut down.<br/><br/>Anna sighed turning around and looking in different directions to keep her attention but found nothing interesting enough. A man approached her with a smile and politely introduced himself as Daniel Scott. Daniel had sandy brown hair, brown eyes, a lanky build and a few crooked teeth but otherwise, he was an attractive young man. He was not at all what Anna found appealing though; but the man was polite and clearly seemed nervous so she agreed to a dance. He stumbled some as Anna lead a bit which seemed to embaress him but she tried to encourage Daniel he was doing very well. The song ended though and she excused herself politely which he seemed to almost expect. She let him kiss her hand though before she walked away to take a seat by a friend of hers who had just gotten engaged.<br/><br/>Lucy Cordwall and Anna Wright had been friends since they were toddlers waddling at parties that parents rarely allowed their children to go to. Lucy recently accepted to marry a young gentleman named Edward Rice who Anna approved of for her dear friend. Edward was in sales and currently away as the two sat and sipped on their wine together. They laughed and were happy to be around one another since both were dateless at the party hosted by Aliza and Michael Grey.