Garden

Margaret shook her head 'I like it out here Charles, the wind..the breeze..it is all good' She said

"Charles nodded and smiled tenderly at her"

Of course...would you sit here with me, then?

"He suggested sweetly, pointing at the grass, next a tall tree"

Margaret thought for a moment 'If you can send...a servant..to fetch us some wine..then i agree' She said with a smile.

"Charles laughed and nodded in agreement"

Yes...I'd like drinking some wine with you too, darling...

"He wrapped her shoulders while a servant was coming out from house"

Boy! Bring us two goblets of red wine!

"He shouted. Then he invited her to sit with him on the grass, gesturing with his hand"

Margaret sat down on the grass beside him and waited for the boy to bring the wine, once it was done she took a sip from the goblet and looked at Charles 'How was the trail?' She asked

"Charles took the goblet and sat on the grass next to her. He took a deep breath after her question"

Well...Cardinal Campeggio delayed new audience at 1 October. Your brother is disappointed, as you imagine. And...I fought with Wolsey. I can't wait to destroy him...

"He added whispering, looking around"

Margaret near choked on her wine and remember her and Wolsey's talk about Mary she looked at Charles 'As much as i do not like Wolsey at the minute either, but you cannot destroy him!' She said 'He has sworn to me to look after Mary once i am gone, as for she will be so lonely in this world with a father who is trying to marry a whore and get rid of her mother' she said

"Charles looked surprised at her. He removed slowly the goblet from his lips and sighed deeply"

My love...I'll take care of Mary personally. I swear it to you. She is my niece, after all...and I'll watch over her as my own daughter. She...she has no need of Wolsey....anyone does in England! He betrayed your brother...and very soon he'll pay for this. Don't be worried, sweetheart...

"He added in a whisper, caressing softly her cheek and hoping to reassure her"

Margaret sighed 'My love, these bloody days are enough to put England to shame' She said 'He is Mary's godfather, doesn't that mean anything to you?' She asked.

"Charles took a deep breath, before replying"

I know...I know, my love. I don't like this situation too. But your brother, the King himself asked me to make investigations about him. He sent me in France for this reason. And I...I discovered many things about Wolsey. But this is not important for you. I promise...I swear that Mary will be never alone, darling...

"He tried to explain. Then smiled and touched softly her chin"

Margaret looked at Charles with fierce eyes 'What did you find out about Wolsey?' She asked in a tone, demanding to be told. This was one of her Tudor inheritance, her tone could tell you what she wanted instead of the expression on her face.

"Charles took a sip from his wine and turned his eyes to her. He never loved talking about such things with his wife. But he decided to answer her question, this time. He didn't want to deny her something, especially now"

Well...as I told you, Wolsey betrayed your brother. He is very rich and powerful...just because he stole money to the King. Money...that should be in Crown's hands, instead of in his pocket! Also...he is trying to delay things about King's matter. Even Anne Boleyn told that to your brother. You know...I hate her. But I have to admit that she was right. Wolsey is just pretending to help the King. But he has some secret plan in mind...It's the truth...

"He finally said, looking intently at her face"

Margaret made a thoughtful face and looked at Charles 'That man should be cropped at the neck' She said sincerely and she smiled a little 'I would make a good part of the privy council, don't you think Charles?' She asked and she sipped her wine to hide her smile.

"Charles coudn't avoid an amused laughter after her sentence. He nodded slowly"

Oh...of course you could be. But in this case...you would be a man too. And you're not, thank God...

"He giggled. Then leaned on her and kissed softly her lips"

Margaret smiled and kissed him back 'But think..if Women where aloud on the privy council, id' be...well..i think the others would be afraid to anger me incase i go into one of my tantrums' She said with a laugh.

"Charles miled and hold her cheek in his hand"

Uhm...I think they already fear to anger you, Margaret...

"Then he rubbed softly her cheek and kissed her lips again, closing his eyes"

Margaret laughed against the kiss and pulled away softly and looked at Charles 'If Anna..is with Child, and its a girl, i beg you to name is Margret' She said with a smile.

"Charles remained silent for a while. Then, deeply touched from her words, he nodded slowly"

I...I already thought about that, my love. I promise you...that if I'll have another daughter, she will bring your name...

"He answered with broken voice. He tried not to cry. Then he made an effort and showed her a smile, taking her in his arms"

Margaret smiled 'You should hope that she is indeed, like me.' she said 'Even though..she wont be my child..but somehow..like me' she added.

"Charles shook his head and kissed deeply her hand"

Anyone can be like you, my darling. But I know...that everytime I'll look at my daughter's eyes, I will see you in her...

"He added whispering, staring at her deep eyes"

Margaret smiled a little and she nodded and kissed Charles' hand and put it on her cheek 'Would you miss me, Charles?' she asked in a whisper.

"Charles looked back into her eyes and sighed deeply"

I'll miss you terribly, my love...

"He answered whispering. He felt his heart about to stop for a while. Then he tried to smile and pulled her slowly towards his chest, holding her tightly in his arms"

Margaret smiled and kissed his cheek 'Do not worry my love,, as for i will be watching over you and granting you the most beautiful life possible' she said.

"Charles remained silent after her words and made an effort to catch tears back. He kissed deeply her hairs with closed eyes"

I know, my love...I know...

Margaret smiled and she took a gulp from her wine and then all of a sudden she said giggling wildly.