Bench under tree

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Nan drank much wine last night and she had a sleep tight. Next evening she didnt want to join crowded and walked trough east garden by herself. She looked at the stars. It was a bright, sky with full of stars.

p.s : Anyone can join, not waiting for someone spesific.

I take a walk in the garden in the evening with a fur cloak hung over my shoulders-I see a woman infront of me so I curtsey politely,"My lady..."

She looks familiar...

As soon as Nan spoke Elizabeth realised who she was-The Duchess of Naverre Nan Saville,"Oh your Grace is is very good to see you-how have you been it seems like a lifetime ago that we met,"Elizabeth said warmly and glanced to the setting sun with a smile.

"I am very well,"I replied and took a seat beside her-I turned to Nan and grinned happily. I then frowned remembering how simple things seemed to be when my brother and I first came to court-now he tells me that his wife can't seem to forgive him for having to go to France,"Things seem very different now though..."

i glance to Nan and smile weakly now.

"I was so very happy when I came to court. But well...my father died at Christmas and now...now I fear for my brother,"Elizabeth replied quietly.

"He had to go to France...or so I believe. He did not want to go and as I am sure you have heard his wife is with child. He is now home but I have heard she is...distant. I think he fears his marriage,"Elizabeth frowned. Her brother had always been faithful to Alfonsina-he loved her entirely but she had always doubted her complete love for him...perhaps I am just foolish and ignorant, Elizabeth thought.

"Our fathers affairs. Since he died my brothers have had to take on his role and my brother Thomas cares for my mother now as he doesn't live at court. Edward does his affairs in court. My father was a diplomat you see....Anyway I know Edward would have been furious that he had to leave England while Alfonsina was with child but he...well I suppose he wanted to do our father proud."

I smile weakly,"God knows I would have gone if I could- I desire nothing more than to travel..."

"She has always treated me so well...I thought her like my sister...I too have not seen her for months."

Elizabeth plaited a free tendril of hair and added thoughtfully,"I am very proud of Edward-he has always been my best friend. My mother tells me he and I are very much like our father and my eldest brother Thomas is like her...I wish he was still alive."

"I remember he was rather enamoured with you when we arrived at court,"I said with a playful grin-glad of Nan's comforting words,"In fact-I warned him to treat you kindly...I do hope he did and still does. I was surprised when he no longer spoke of you...I thought him besotted."

I giggled a little but then sighed,"Do you have family in court?"

I nod,"Yes-he told me about you and so I was rather to shocked...he has never been the man to fall in love with any woman light heartedly,"I pause,"Well I do not know if he was in love with you...but...well I would I say it would not have taken much for him to fall completely in love with you."

"A king for a big brother-I suppose you must get showered with gifts,"I smile and glance to the stars...

I notice that she didn't talk about Edward so I bow my head and ass,"Well who should you like to marry...do you have any one in mind?"

"I am sure he will take pleasure in your happiness-after all you are a grown woman...I should think my marriage will be decided for me too,"I replied.

"My brother Thomas should see me married to someone of wealth and with a title...Edward I think would be more...inclined to see me happy. Never the less I should wish for nothing more than to marry for love..."

I glance across thee the garden and smile at all the new life;the plants and flowers coming into bloom and the gurgle of the river as it flows far away can still be heard in this peaceful place.