Little Lake

"Charles looked around lake and took a deep breath"

Anna...is the mother of my children. We already are a family. Even if...not a traditional one. I...I don't think I need to marry with her. She knows perfectly that she should find a good husband for her. With my approval, of course. Even our children accepted that...

"He explained, turnig to her, Then smiled and hold her soft cheek in his hand. He just hoped she could finally trust him"

"Charles bit his lips and nodded slowly after her words"

Yes...I know that, Nan. She loves me...and I can't deny that. I...I love her too, of course. Even if...in a different way. That's why she deserves someone else than me at her side. Look at Margaret. I don't want Anna has the same...awful husband of her...

"He answered, holding her tightly. He didn't want let her go, this time..."

"Charles smiled at her words and pulled her more towards him slowly. He shook slowly his head"

No...not alone. Getting old with you...

"He finally whispered. He was rather hesitant to show his feelings clearly. But finally he did. Then he stared silently into her eyes, waiting for her reaction"

"Charles looked surprised at her and removed slowly his hands from her waist"

Don't you? I thought that...

"He stopped for a while and bit his lips. He looked fastly around and turned to her again, trying to understand. He just hoped not to look ridicolous"

Are you saying...that you stopped loving me, Nan?

"He asked quietely"

"Charles took a step towards her and smiled"

Yes...we still are, Nan. It's true. Many things happened, and I made many mistakes. I hurted you many times...and I'll never forgive myself for this. But nothing is changed in my heart, Nan. Because everytime I see you, I can see that innocent young girl I fell in love with. I still can see my sweet niece...

"He was trying to keep a firm voice but he had to stop talking. He felt emotion raising inside him and sighed deeply"

"Charles shook fastly his head after her words. She was telling the truth, and he knew it"

I won't deny it, indeed. It's my fault. I admit all my faults, Nan. You even risked your life in the Tower because of me. And I...I'm so stupid that I cannot resist everythime I see a skirt! But...I never stopped loving you, Nan. You are the only one I truly desire to spend my life with...

"He paused and took another step towards her. Her face was even more beautiful in the moonlight"

But...you have to admit, we had not pain only. We were happy in each other's arms. And we still could be. It's not too late, my love...

"He managed to say, with his eyes lost into hers"

"Charles listened silently at her. She was determined, as always. But he hoped she could see a light in their future among all this"

I know...I hate too loving you secretly, Nan. Really. You don't know how many times I'd like to shout to the whole world that I love you. Not like...a mistress, as you think. But a deep, everlasting love...

"He paused, without removing his eyes from her. Even if she was looking perplexed at him, he smiled and came closer"

I made you a promise, Nan...remember? And I'll keep my promise, one day. I...I swear you deeply...that you'll be my wife...

"He pronounced this words with hesitation at the beginning. But as he finished his sentence, he felt his heart about to stop. Wife... He was repeating this sweet word in his mind, while looking at her beautiful face

"Charles shook fastly his head as she mentioned Daniel and reached her quickly"

Oh no...don't say so. Our child was sick...and surely God needed another angel in Heaven. I...I know that it could seem fool but...I always feel him with me. Daniel will protect us forever. And...I'm sure he would be happy to see his parents together...

"These words came out from his mouth spontaneously. He never read the Gospels, but he strongly believed in God's mercy and in Heaven. He never talked with Nan about that. That's why he kept on staring at her face, hoping to comfort her. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders"

"Charles looked surprised at her, even if he was expecting such reaction. Little by little, these deep thoughts about Daniel made him feel better. But he was not sure if she was feeling better too, or if she had the same pain in the heart. Hoping not to have spoken too much, he nodded slowly"

Of course...it's rather late. Can I...accompany you until your room?

"He asked worriedly, noticing she was suddenly pale"

"Charles nodded after her. Then he offered her his arm and escorted her until Palace's Entrance"

I am walking about the lovely lake at Whitehall Palace, and suddenly stop with eyes wide as I catch sight the lady Nan Saville and his grace, Charles Brandon, speaking rather privately. I step backward to give them their space, and watch as they leave the area, and thought they do not see me, I position the parasol I hold over my face to remain hidden.
I was practically born at the French Court. I am used to becoming invisible during affairs and other such matters. Yet this is the English Court...and I am French I would normally ignore it here, but something inside me makes me think I could profit from seeing such things. I smirk and the sight and thought, and shrug them away, continuing my walk about the lake.

I was still very sad about my sister death and staying all day in my room was making me more sad.I needed to leave palace so I decide to take a walk near the lake.It was a fine, warm summer day, the sky blue, the golden sunlight darting through the green leaves.After sometime , I came to the little lake. .It was so peaceful and beautiful,exactly what I needed right now.The lake is shallow and warm, and lily pads grow tens of meters out from the shore.I sit close to shore and watch the sun as it drops into the orange sky,when I noticed someone in water.The glare of the sunlight was in my eyes.Shading my eyes from the glare of sunlight with my right hand I narrowed my eyes to get a better look at the person in the water,but i still couldn't see.Then I looked away and sighed deeply.