Garden

"Charles caressed slowly her cheek and looked tendely at her face"

Shall we go inside, darling?

Margaret nodded and she stood up and stumbled a little from the amount of wine she had took.

"Charles helped her to stand up and showed her a smile"

Come, my darling...have some rest before travelling towards court...

"He said tenderly, walking slowly towards house's entrance"

Margaret giggled and hugged Charles' side 'what have i done to deserve such a wonderful..and caring..and wonderfull..and caring..husband' she said with a smile and she laughed.

"Charles giggled, happy to see her smiling again"

Oh...you deserve the best, my love. Rather me: what have I done for deserving a such beautiful, faithful and understanding wife?

"He asked smiling, still wrapping his arm around her shoulders. They entered inside house looking into each other's eyes"

Margaret smiled and looked at Charles 'You where loyal to the King..not loyal enough when you went to portugal' she said with a laugh and a wink.

"Charles laughed and shrugged a bit"

Well...thank God I accepted to escort you until there. If not...maybe I would not have the opportunity to marry you...

"He answered, remembering at when he asked her to marry him on the boat"

Margaret smiled and nodded 'Indeed my love, indeed' she said.

"Charles smiled back at her and leaded her inside house. He brought Margaret until the sofa, while he ordered to servants to prepare their luggages"

Margaret waited there and when the servants came with their luggage she stood up and smiled 'Shall we go?' she asked.

"When everything was ready, Charles took a long coat and wrapped Margaret's shoulders with it. Then he smiled tenderly and leaded her towards the door"

Let's go back to court, my love...

Margaret smiled and nodded and get got in the carriage and went to court with Charles.

Faith walked threw the garden smiling with her ladies in waiting behind her. She couldn't waiting to see her brother.

"Charles was told that his sister came to see him to talk with him urgently. He came in the garden and he smiled as he saw her"

Faith...I received your letter. Welcome to Suffolk. Would you follow me inside? So you can explain me what's happened...

"He said taking her lugguage and smiling at her ladies"

She ran up to her brother and hug him.

"Brother thank you for let me come to see you. And yes we must talk."

She said with a smile and taking his arm. She missed her brother but she needed to talk to him.

It had been too long since I had seen or heard from Charles and my heart longed to see him again, Court was not the same without him.

The journey to Suffolk was long and I hoped Charles would not mind me visiting him. I walked along the path towards his house and I stop as I spot him in the garden it is a sight that gladdens me - I watch him a while before approaching further "Charles" I call softly

"Charles was sitting alone leaning his back against a tall tree. He was just relaxing and enjoying sunlight on his face. But he was also wondering about his children. He had no news of them since the King locked him in Suffolk. He was still lost in these thoughts, when he heard a familiar voice calling his name. Looking up, he saw Anna next to him and he stood up suddenly, surprised to see her there"

Anna! I...I was not expecting you. When did you arrive?

"He asked adding a smile"

I have just arrived I smiled back I hope you do not mind me visiting but I....I have missed you and our children miss you

I bring my hand up to his arm How are you Charles? I whisper softly gently caressing his arm

"Charles glanced at her hand on his arm and smiled"

I'm fine, Anna. I don't know how long I'll have to stay here...but I'm fine. Of course I don't mind to see you. Tell me about our children. Are they alright? I have no news of them since ages...

"He said looking into her eyes"

The children are well enough but they need their Father, especially young Charlie and Catalina I fight back the tears that threaten to fall Oh Charles I am so worried for her I break away from his gaze and breath deeply

I lean against the tree The King will welcome you back to Court won't he Charles? I ask softly as I look up into his eyes

The children are  well enough but they need their Father, especially young Charlie and Catalina I fight back the tears that threaten to fall Oh Charles I am so worried for her I break away from his gaze and breath deeply

I lean against the tree The King will welcome you back to Court won't he Charles? I ask softly as I look up into his eyes

"Charles took a breath shhoking his head"

I don't know...the King always forgave me. So I suppose he will do it again...

"Suddenly he frowned"

Why are you worried for Catalina, Anna? Is she ill? Please, sit here with me and tell me everything...

I sit down and take a very deep breath Catalina has been spending time with a man in court, a Prince I believe I look up at Charles He is much older than her and I am worried that she will be....... I start to cry

"Charles placed an hand on her shoulder as she start crying"

A Prince...older than her? I heard something, but I didn't talk with her. Catalina is just 17. Do you think she...she already gave her virtue to this man?

"He said with reluctance. The thought that his daughter could be no longer innocent drove him mad"

That is what I fear Charles but I have not spoken to her I whisper I know nothing of this man except of rumours and I so want to protect her

My mind casts back to when Charles and I first met and we were the talk of Court, I wanted more for my daughter but knew I had not been the best example myself.

You say you had heard about him also I tilt my head and look at Charles, I can see the concern in his eyes What can we do, you would know more in these matters