Charles Brandon's bedchamber

"Charles listened her carefully and nodded slowly"

I see...So, the heir of Spanish Throne is still uncertain...

"He said thoughtfully, sipping his wine"

I looked at Charles with attention.

__" emperor´s Charles son is the heir to the thrones of Castile and Aragón.My little niece Juana is the heiress of Navarre..."

I told him smiling.

"Charles nodded again hearing her answer"

Ah...I understand, now. Well...it seems that royals have all the same problems. Succession to throne, marriage, male heirs...

"He shrugged a bit"

_ "Yes, that's true..."

I said smiling...

_ "but my brother can not be divorced from Margaret of Valois, because we would lose French support our cause.Do you understand, excellence?"

I got up from the couch and went to the window.
I watched the landscape.
And I sighed, I remembered Navarre´s mountains.
Unavoidably a tear fell down my cheek.

"Charles looked at her while walking toward window"

Of course. But please...don't call me Excellency. I'm not an ambassador...and I don't wish to be...

"He giggled"

_"but you are a Duke..."

I said smiling...

"He sighed smiling and left his glass on the table"

Not by birth, my lady. The King gave me the title some year ago. I was...a commoner, before then...

_ "oh ... I understand"

I approached him and I stroked his cheek...

_ "I think I should return to my chambers.It was a pleasure meeting you...I hope you come to visit...
I also I have good wine in my chambers"

I said and I winked at him...

"He stood up and smiled wide at her"

But of course...I'll come as soon as I can, Your Highness. It has been...lovely talking to you. Can't wait tasting your wine...

"He smiled teasingly and kissed gently her hand"

_ "I'll wait with impatience"

I said smiling seductively and I left the room

"After few hours Princess Quiteria left, Charles heard another female voice at his door. He closed his book and stood up, surprised"

Come in, please...

"Charles looked at the young lady and smiled, suprised by such gift. He took the bottle from her hands and bowed"

Oh...thank you, my lady. You must be...Princess Quiteria's lady. Lady Catalina...If I'm not wrong. Ohh...what can I say? Tell to your Mistress that I really appreciate her kind gift. But please, would you sit?

"He showed her the sofa"

"Charles left the bottle on the table and smiled while turning to her"

Oh...it's rather hard for me forgetting your name, my lady. My daughter has the same name...

"He smiled proudly and reached her on the sofa"

"He nodded in agreement with a charming smile"

Yes, it is. I love this name. I thought it was used only in Spain but...I was wrong. Are you from Navarra too, my lady?

"He asked kindly, staring at her"

"Charles smiled warmly while shooking slowly his head"

Oh no...I'm glad listening you, my lady. Is this the first time you come to England?

"He asked with friendly, warm voice"

"Charles looked at her lively eyes and smiled"

I see. As I told to your Mistress, I've never been in Spain, but I'd like to visit it. Are you married, lady Catalina?

"He asked curiously"

"Charles looked at the bottle she brought on the table and turned towards her"

Uhm...what if we'll taste this good wine together, my lady? Hope you're allowed to drink even during service...

"He suggested with a meaningful smile"