Catalina Brandon's bedchamber

Charles Brandon wrote:

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--Catalina walked into her bedroom .She walked towards her bed and sat on the edge .She smiled at her new surroundings with approval.

"Charles reached Catalina's chamber and knocked at her door. He hadn't seen his daughter since a while and missed her greatly"

Catalina...are you there, sweetheart? It's me, dad...

Charles Brandon wrote:

"Charles reached Catalina's chamber and knocked at her door. He hadn't seen his daughter since a while and missed her greatly"

Catalina...are you there, sweetheart? It's me, dad...

She stood up and walked towards thE door ,She opened the door and smiLED widely at her father " hey father ...i'm fine just settling in to my new room"

"Charles smiled as he saw and hugged her tightly. He kissed deeply her forehead"

Do you like it? I want the best for my Princess. I missed you. How are you?

"He said tenderly"

Charles Brandon wrote:

"Charles smiled as he saw and hugged her tightly. He kissed deeply her forehead"

Do you like it? I want the best for my Princess. I missed you. How are you?

"He said tenderly"

"Oh daddy it's wonderful" she hugged him back tightly "thank you i am truely grateful for this space" she chuckled looking around her room "your the best father ever".

"Charles laughed and took her face among his hands"

You deserve it, my love. Unluckily your mother is not at Palace. She is in Buckingham for some matters. But I'm here. And I promise that I'll spend more time with you, since now...

"He sais smiling and caressing her cheek"

Charles Brandon wrote:

"Charles laughed and took her face among his hands"

You deserve it, my love. Unluckily your mother is not at Palace. She is in Buckingham for some matters. But I'm here. And I promise that I'll spend more time with you, since now...

"He sais smiling and caressing her cheek"

She tilted her head ,her smile was sad yet hopefully of her fathers promise "i hope so father i've missed you so much."

She leaned her forhead against his shoulder her arms wrappd around his body "I love you dad"

"Charles smiled warmly, hugging her back. He kissed softly her head"

I love you too, darling. Your brothers and sisters are in Buckingham too. Your mother thinks they are too little for courtlife. But your stepsister Victoria is here. I think it's time for you to meet her...

"He said, curious to see her reaction"

She stared up at him and noded her head. "Yes father i agree with you i'd like to meet her" she smiled .

"But i also like to meet the king to... sometime not right now. Whenever he and you have the time to arrange a meeting"

"Charles smiled with a surprised face"

The King? Oh well...he is very busy. But he will surely find the time to meet a beautiful lady. I'll do my best to arrange a meeting...

"He said leaning his chin on her head again and caressing softly her hairs"

"Thank you Dad" she hugs him tightly with her head against his chest .

"I miss mom, i wish she was here with us along with my sibblings. I understand that she is overpretective over them ...but our family don't feel whole without them here."

"Charles took a deep breath"

I know. But even if we're not a...traditional family, we are a family. I know you miss your brothers and sisters, especially Edward. Twins are always so much close. But they will come back to court soon. Your mom writes me every week...

"He smiled and hold her cheek in his hand again"

She smiled back "i wish to write to her to ... i wish to tell her how wonderful my new bedroom is and how well i am settling in Court"

She chuckles "i really love it here father "

"Charles smiled and leaded her until the sofa"

Court is different from country, sweetheart. Here you'll have a personal lady who will take care of you. You're a Duchess, after all. But don't go too much around. This court is also full of womanizers...

"He said with an ironic grin"

She grins back at him "i've seen many of those outside of court" she sat back on her couch "that's great that i havesomeone to serve me but i like to do things to " she smiles "i hate not being able to do anything "

"Charles laughed"

Oh no...darling. Ladies in waiting will help you to dress up, to brush your hairs...and other female things, I guess. But...

"He stopped suddenly and frowned"

Wait...you said you met many womanizers outside court? Where? When?

"Erm..." she brushed a stray piece of hair away from her face "before i moved to court ... it was harmless flirting but i stirred away from anything sexual ... i am getting older dad i've got to learn these things" she smiled nervously at him.

"Charles frowned more opening his mouth by surprise. Then he shook fastly his head"

You need...what? Catalina...you're 15 years old. You're too young for such things and you should stay away...from men, for now. God...please tell me that you still have...your virtue. You know what I mean...

"He said anxiously, looking at her"

"Yes dad i'm still a virgin" she blushed bright red with embarrassment having the conversation with her father.

"You don't need to worry about that , you don't need to worry about me .As long as i'm with you i'll be fine .Your'll protect me and i love you for that." she smiled.

"Charles let out a sigh in relief and rolled his eyes"

Of course I will always protect you. That's why I'm asking you to be careful. You're becoming a very beautiful girl, like your mother. And every man at court would like to...ehm, to seduce you. I guess Anna told you everything about wedding night. Even if she never had one...

"He added thoughtfully"

"Oh dad" she hugged him tightly "i will always love you , you've done so many things for me for my great wealth .... i your just perfect in many ways"

She moved back to face him "i've had dreams of living with a royal family and serving the country ... i've even had dreams where i'd become happy and free in my own space. I love mother to pieces but i love living in court with my father who makes me the happiest daughter ever"

"Charles hugged her tightly"

You will be always safe with me. And you will meet many lovely people here at court. I just want you to be happy, darling...

"He smiled and kissed softly her forehead"

"I am more then happy father" she smiled and huged him back "we should do something together today like hunting or shooting some bows" she grins wide at him "i'm pretty good at archery"

"Charles raised an eyebrow smiling"

Oh I'm sure you are! I thought you archery. Uhm...are you challanging your father, my lady?

"He asked jokingly"