The next two days were nothing but joy for Manny and Frida. On the third day they went exploring in the woods then walked down to the beach where they fed the birds, looked for seashells, and had a picnic. It was the fourth day that Frida was especially excited about because Manny would be introducing her to the other humans. She wore a dress which consisted of a red skirt, bodice, and white long sleeves with a matching red bow tied in her hair. Once dressed they ate breakfast and he took her into town to meet some of the people and shop at some of the stores then they decided to end the day with a romantic boat ride.

"You know you're the first girl I've brought here." He told her. "My parents would bring me out here all the time when I was a kid, it was my favorite place."

"Nothing is happening." Chapi complained from a distance.

"They've spent four days together. Four days man!" Jorge said. "And not so much as a peck on the cheek."

"Frida only has one day left." Davi said. 'What's taking him so long?"

"Looks like we're gonna have to set the mood." Jorge said.

"I'm on it." Chapi said.

But before Jorge and Davi could object, the parrot began squawking in a way that was supposed to be music. But it was torture to anyone who heard it.

"God what's wrong with that bird?" Manny asked annoyed. "Somebody should just put it out of it's misery."

Frida nodded in annoyed agreement.

"Geez man I'm surrounded by amateurs!" Jorge said. "Davi shut him up! Leave the rest to me."

With that said Davi smacked Chapi into the water with his tail while Jorge led a group of animals to play soft and romantic music. Fireflies lit up the night making it look lovely. Frida was so distracted by the beautiful display that she didn't notice Manny nervously scooting closer to her.

"You know I really should know your name." He said. "Let me guess. Um...Ingrid?"

She stuck her tongue out in disgust.

"Okay no!" Manny giggled. "Carmen?"

She shook her head.

"Ramona?"

"Frida, her name is Frida." Jorge whispered.

"Frida?"

She nodded.

"That's your name? Well that's kind of pretty."

She blushed and smiled at him with her eyes sparkling, they were beautiful and very familiar looking to him. Where had he seen those eyes before? He took her hand and the two continued to get closer and closer to each other, their breaths slowed, cheeks turned red, and heart beats increased. Their lips were just about to touch when the boat was suddenly turned over dumping them into the water.

"So close!" Jorge whispered.

"Frida! Are you alright?" Manny asked helping her up. "Hang on, I gotcha."

They got back on the boat and rowed back to the castle. Underwater Django and Che snickered at how they successfully ruined the moment by flipping over the boat which was witnessed by Sartana.

"Nice work boys! That was a close one." She said. "Too close! The little tramp! She's better than I thought!"

"Now what do we do Nana?" Django asked. "At this rate he'll be kissing her by sunset for sure."

"Simple we'll just have to get dear old princie to fall in love with someone else." She said.

"But suppose he doesn't even blink an eye at anyone but Frida?" Che asked.

"Oh he'll blink an eye at another girl, the girl who saved his life."

"But Frida is the girl that saved his life." Che said.

"She knows that you idiot! But he doesn't!" Django said.

"Correct Django."

Sartana began filling her cauldron with bottles and jars of potions and magic. Then she began rubbing her black shell necklace.

"With this voice I'll be able to sing just like Frida and with a little black magic I can make myself look like a pretty girl." She cackled. "Then the prince will fall for me and I'll have that mermaid's soul making her father my slave!"

A mist surrounded her as she began to transform into a human girl.

...

That night Manny looked out on the ocean thinking of the girl who saved his life and of Frida. He was conflicted by his feelings, he thought he loved the girl that saved him but now that he's met Frida he wasn't so sure.

"Manny if I may suggest." His father said. "Far better than any dream girl is one of flesh and blood, one warm and caring and right before your eyes."

He pointed up toward Frida's window where she was brushing her hair. Manny smiled, his father smiled back.

"You know what to do." He said. "Goodnight son."

Once his father was gone Manny started to make his way to Frida's room when suddenly he heard a familiar voice singing. It was the very same voice of the girl who saved his life. He followed it and looked down to see a pretty girl with crow black hair and purple eyes, she wore a dress which consisted of just a black skirt and purple corset. She also wore long black gloves and a purple shell around her neck which cast a spell over the young prince.

"My name is Zoe." She said. "I believe you've been searching for me."

The next morning Chapi flew into Frida's bedroom totally excited and in a fit.

"Frida! Frida! Wake up kid!"

"What is this idiot squawking about now?" Jorge asked sleepily.

"I got great news!" He said. "The prince is getting married."

"What?" Jorge said. "Really?"

"Yes, everybody's talking about it."

Frida got out of bed, changed back into her red and white dress which was washed last night, and brushed her hair into a ponytail. Then she hurried downstairs filled with joy but her happiness faded when she saw Manny with another girl.

"Well Manny it appears I was mistaken." Rodolfo said. "This mystery girl does in fact exist."

"It's a pleasure to meet you your highness." The girl called Zoe said.

"Likewise but where have you been all this time?"

"I...I had to head home in a rush, family emergency."

"We wished to be married as soon as possible." Manny said.

"Today at sunset." Zoe said.

Frida walked in shocked and horrified.

"Hello Frida." Manny said. "This is Zoe, we're getting married today and I want you there."

Frida couldn't believe what she was hearing. She couldn't breathe and she couldn't think. She only shook her head and ran away in tears.

"Frida! Wait!"

Manny tired to go after her but Zoe kissed him on the cheek and tightened her control on him.

"You know son you don't have to marry her right away." Rodolfo said.

"Yes these things take time." Maria said.

"No." The prince said. "Today at sunset just as she requested."

Zoe smiled down at her necklace and laughed quietly to herself. The wedding ship departed an hour before sunset would arrive, everyone was aboard except Frida who stayed behind. The poor girl was heartbroken, she sat by the shore with tears in her eyes crying silently.

"I thought he loved me." She said in her mind.

Jorge and Davi looked at her with sadness and pity. Once sunset arrived they would lose their friend forever so they couldn't help but cry as well. This was truly the saddest day of Frida's life.