Katerina de Petrova's Bedchamber

She laughed at his words and kissed his cheek softly.

"Great! Do you have some gentlemen friends you can introduce me to?"

"Charles smiled after her kiss and raised an eyebrow"

Well...even if I had, I would never introduce such beautiful lady to another man. You should know me...

"He admitted, holding tightly her waist. He tried to catch her eyes"

She looked up at him and met his eyes.

"Explain, why? I do know you but I want you to explain."

"Charles stopped dancing and looked directly into her eyes"

Do you really need explainations...Katerina?

"He asked, raising softly her chin"

She tilted her head slightly to the side and smiled.

"Yes, explain."

"Charles sighed and stared at her beautiful face. Then he leaned on her and kissed softly her lips, closing his eyes"

She gasped quietly when he leaned closer, and when he pressed his lips against hers she didn't know what to do so she just kissed him back.

"Charles tasted her lips with desire. Then he removed slowly his lips from hers and sighed. He shook his head"

I'm sorry...

"He whispered, noticing her surprise"

For a little while she almost thought that they were going to do the thing, but when he leaned back she breathed out and backed away slowly.

"No, forgive me.."

"Charles looked surprised at her as she stepped back. He took a deep breath"

Forgiving you...for what, Katerina?

She shrugged a little.

"For kissing you back, I shouldn't have done that."

"Charles sighed and shook his head again"

Why not? I felt you wanted it. So...why do you apologize?

"He said with warm voice, without removing his eyes from her"

She shook her head and turned around.

"You're married, Charles. In Bulgaria we see very serious on these kind of things."

"Charles took a deep breath and looked around room"

In Bulgaria you were a child, Katerina. You grew up. And you're a beautiful woman, now...

"He stopped and took a step towards her"

Just...allow me to court you. You won't regret it...

She crossed her arms over her chest and lowered her eyes without turning around.

"I'm still the same Katerina, just a bit older and.. much prettier then I was before. But fine, I will let you court me. If you promise to behave!"

"Charles smiled, not expecting such answer from her"

Oh...of course. I promise of being a gentleman. Thank you...

"He took her hand and brought it until his lips. He kissed it gently and showed her warm smile"

She made a little curtsy and smiled brightly.

"Charles, I really do care care for you.. A lot."

She mumbled quietly.

"Charles smiled her back and caressed softly her cheek"

I care for you too, Katerina. Come...

"He pulled her slowly towards himslef, holding her waist. He stared at her bright eyes and removed slowly her hairs from her neck"

She stepped closer to him and tilted her head slightly to the side.

"Best for you.."

A small laugh escaped from her mouth as she looked away.

"Charles showed her a warm smile and hugged her tightly"

You know I'm not a bad guy, after all. And until you'll stay at court, you'll be under my protection...

"He sighed and wrapped his arms around her"

She hugged him back tightly and smiled brightly.

"Thank you so much, Charles. I really appreciate it."

"Charles looked deeply into her eyes and kept on smiling"

Bulgaria is so different from England. So very different manners...maybe I can teach you something...

"He said with a joking smile, holding softly her chin"

Katerina looked at him with raised eyebrows and then laughed out loud.

"You? Teach me? You most be joking, Charles.. What would that be if I may ask?"

"Charles shrugged and looked careless around room"

Uhm...how to behave at english court, for exemple. Especially with royals and...with men...

"He added turning his eyes to her. He refrained a smile"

Katerina crossed her arms over head chest and laughed shortly.

"Royals? What royals would I meet?"

She looked at him with raised eyebrows.

"Act with men.. What do you mean?"