Rose Park

My heart leapt when the gentleman came out and introduced himself. I had been expecting a man, but hadn't dreamt of one so handsome and charming. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Amelia von Cleves," I said when I found my voice. "I sing of love because it's the world's greatest hope. If one can love and be loved, there is little else to aspire to. Or so I've been told." His gaze was direct and honest, and while I could not look away I found myself blushing hotly.

My gaze was upon him all the while, especially when he placed the rose in my hair. It was sort of a secret coronation, witnessed only by us and the butterflies. "I never intend to settle, and though my heart is not a prize to be won, I will give it freely and completely-- when the time comes." I looked at him through my lowered lashes and because he was so near his scent intrigued me-- he smelled of cologne and woods and leather. "You seem to speak of love so easily. Are you an expert?" I teased.

Each step was as graceful as the last. My elegant fingers brushing against the Crimson petals, contrasting my snow like skin. I release a gentle sigh and breathed in the fresh air. I always found solace in the gardens, the great sky expanding above me like an endless tapestry. Unescorted, I had left my household to the tasks and fled my apartments for the call of the outside. The breeze caught my hair and gown, I closed my eyes and took yet another step in the blissful peace.

"Charles found some free time to leave his room and go outside. He didn't was around court so much recently. He felt a bit sad for what the King had intention to do in his Kingdom. But as he saw Katherine, a smiled came on his face"

Katherine...how long time! How are you, dear?

"He said showing a warm, charming smile"

A voice had called my name and broken the train of my thoughts, dragging my mind back to reality. A voice I knew and recognised. The voice of an old friend. "Charles." I sang in delight, my voice like silk and honey. It had been quite some time since I had last seen the man who had known me most of my life, I had sought solitude after what had happened with the Duke of Norfolk, when he had made me a victim of an attack, and kept myself away from many of the court events. "It has been a little while, hasn't it?" I offer a smile, faint smile... "But I am well, thank you. How are you?"

"Charles hugged her tightly and smiled her back"

I'm fine, Katie...thank you. Just thinking about how boring summer at court is. My wife and I would love spending some day in Suffolk with little Henry...but I'm afraid your brother will need me for his new coming wedding. And what about you, dear? I see you well...

"He said brotherly, looking deeply into her eyes"